SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

July 11, 2007

Are you surviving the summer heat? Since we are now sweltering with temps in the high 90’s, it’s time to review those summer safety heat related tips:

• Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun's energy. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella.
• Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body.
• Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein, which increase metabolic heat.
• Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Stay indoors when possible.

Rain, glorious rain! It was great to waking up to that sound last Monday. With hardly a drop for a month, we needed any amount of moisture that we could get. Our rain gauge read approximately 1/3 inch. I also heard of a report of nearly ½ in. near here. The corn and beans will be much better off now, we hope. Anyway, the corn around here was more than knee-high by the fourth of July. So, we’re hoping for an abundant crop.

Thank you to Brian and Marcie Tracy for providing each Springfield residence a flag for our July 4th celebration.

On no! Bunnies are attacking my garden! Here are few suggestions if this is happening to you too:

• Get a ferret (a first-class rabbit-chaser) or beg some ferret droppings from a pet shop or ferret-owning friend, and spread the droppings around your plants.
• Plant repellent species in and around the rabbits' targets. Good choices include Mexican marigolds, dusty miller, garlic and onions.
• Fill 1-gallon (4-l) glass bottles with water and set them among your plants. Sunlight bouncing off the glass will startle the bunnies and send them fleeing.
• Fill cloth pouches with cat, dog or human hair and distribute them among your plants.

I am really not too keen on that first suggestion. I don’t think I’ll be adding a ferret as one of our household pets!

Horse lovers rejoice! The new Equestrian Trail is now open adjacent to the MoPac Trail south of Pflug Rd. Local area resident Vicki Fraser, chairman of the Equestrian Advisory Committee to the Papio-MO NRD, was instrumental in obtaining this new horse trail. Riders are advised to observe regulations that are posted along the trial. The Nebraska Horse Council’s Nebraska Horse Trail Committee is an excellent source for information. Click here to access their website: http://www.nebraskahorsecouncil.org/nhtc.htm
Happy Riding!!

We just happened to catch Vicki out for a ride on her horse.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

July 18-23, 5:30 -8pm - Football Camp for 3rd – 8th grade boys for more information click on this link: www.goplatteview.com

July 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 & 31, 5:30 – 8pm – Platteview High Football Camp for high school boys.

July 23, 1:00pm - Springfield Memorial Library will host its end of the season Summer Reading Program party. Everyone is invited to Peter the Nears Magic Show with an Ice Cream Social to follow.

July 26, 10:00 am – the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will hold a Fishing Clinic for kids at the Springfield Memorial Library. Learn about fishing in Nebraska and practice casting a fishing rod.

July 20, 7-9:30pm at Soaring Wings Vineyard. Bill Ritchie Trio performs during the Friday Night Music Series. $5.00 cover charge.

July 22 1-4pm Acoustic Sunday at Soaring Wings Vineyard. Performance by George Walker. Free admission!

Coming soon!! The Sarpy County Fair – August 1-5

July 18 6:30 pm - Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP) is a state-wide non-profit organization. The Cass County REAP roundtable meets in Plattsmouth on the third Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 18th at the Plattsmouth State Bank on Main Street in historic, downtown Plattsmouth. Our business meeting will begin at 6:30pm followed by our speaker at 7:00pm. This month, we have the distinct honor of welcoming back Carol Blood from URPR. She is a DYNAMIC speaker you cannot afford to miss! She has tremedous insight into how to successfully grow your business. Additionally, we have lots of great things hHappening and we cannot wait toshare our plans with you!

If you have any questions, please contact our chairperson, Angie Neumiller, at 296-4040.

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT
July 20, 1957 – Springfield Monitor “ Thirty years Ago” - Someone drained the water tanks at Zimmerman Feed Yards at Springfield Monday night, making quick pumping necessary so the 3,500 head of livestock could be watered Tuesday.

~ The man who has a full set of tools has no children.

Connie Manzer

News to the Editor: Please send in all your Springfield area news. Pictures, announcements, and events will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Thanks in advance for all your help. Send to Editor@springfieldnebraska.com.