SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

June 13, 2007

This Sunday, June 17th, we honor our Dads. Father’s Day gives a chance to celebrate fathers, grandfathers, step fathers, or anyone who acted as a father figure in your life. My own father was the person who instilled in me the value of working hard and the importance of family. I remember fun times with my Dad…like how he always took us to see the fireworks display on July 4th, the time he let me guide the sled and I almost crashed into a tree (that did get him a little upset), and going with him to Sears to shop for tools. Those outings prepared me to be the future wife of a Sears tool shopper. Be sure to remember your special father this Sunday.

Sarpy County Sesquicentennial Bench Project has installed three art benches in Springfield. The benches are located at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds, in front of Springfield Drug at 2nd & Main, and at Buffalo Park. This public art project is called “Sarpy County Plains to Planes”. A list of all the art project benches installed throughout Sarpy County can be found at the Springfield city office.

"County Fair"
Artist: Jeff & Paula Yoachim
Sponsor: Sarpy County Agricultural Society

"King Buffalo"
Artist: Katrina & Paul Swanson
Sponsor: Springfield Business Association

"Story Teller"
Artist: Carl Weiss
Sponsor: City of Springfield

Mulberry trees are now producing fruit. Remember those trees that resulted in purple stained shoes or feet, mouths, and clothes when you were a kid. Ripe mulberries can be used to make pies, jams, puddings, and sauces. Most kids like to eat them straight off the tree. As an adult, I prefer to wash them first!

Springfield area mulberry tree

Congratulations to Reverend Eldon Davis, the pastor of Springfield First United Methodist Church, on his Ordination. The ceremony took place on June 8th in Lincoln at the Nebraska United Methodist Annual Conference.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

Children in grades K-6 are invited to register for Vacation Bible School at Springfield United Methodist Church. Soaring to New Heights with God will be held :
Wednesday, June 20th 9-noon
Thursday, June 21st 9-noon
Friday, June 22nd 9-noon
Look for registration forms around town or call the church office, 253-2270, for more information.

Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph’s Church will be held July 9th - 13th. Please register early to assure a spot for your child. Forms can be found at the back of the church.

St. Joseph’s Church is hosting Life Line Screening on Monday June 18. Four non-invasive tests that can save your life will be administered which include: Stroke Screening/Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening, and Osteoporosis Screening. These tests take less than an hour of your time. The cost is $129.00. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-324-1851. More information can be found at: www.lifelinescreening.com

Registration for Fall Soccer began June 1st. Fill out forms online at: www.SSAP.org

For Sale: Commemorative Sarpy County Sesquicentennial afghans. An afghan is currently on display at Springfield Memorial Library. The cost is $55.00. Order by calling 253-2497, 339-8149 or 339-3584.

Cake Decorating classes are now forming. Instructor Christy Carman will teach attendees to decorate cakes! Classes will be held at the Springfield United Methodist Church on July 10, 12, 17, & 19 from 6 -8pm. Sponsored by Michaels and the Springfield United Methodist Church, fees for the class will be offered at the low price of $26.41($25.00, class +$.01, kit = $1.40, tax). Find registration forms around town.

Springfield Memorial Library News:
Look for the Summer Reading Tent located outside the Library on Thursdays from 9:00am -12:00pm. Kids may drop in to read or be read to by a “reading buddy“.
“Get a Clue at Your Library” programs are held on Monday. Preschool Storytime begins at 9:30am. Elementary ages are invited for Story & Craft Time from 1:00 - 2:00pm. All programs are free. Registration for the Reading Club program is for ages 0 -17 years old. Pick a logbook at the library to record your reading.

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
June 1927: Claus Krambeck recently purchased the George Condon 160-acre farm four and one-half miles northwest of Springfield, paying $42,000 for the tract.

~The easiest way to teach children the value of money is to borrow some from them.
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Connie Manzer

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