SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

August 8, 2007

Springfield, NE grew larger last week with all the visitors for the annual Sarpy County Fair. The fair was held Wednesday through Sunday with an array of events and entertainment. It was time to celebrate the tradition of 4-H and open class competitions, agriculture, and family life. This year an added celebration included the Sarpy County Sesquicentennial, 1857- 2007, festivities. For anyone who would like to send me your special pictures of happenings at the fair, email to: Editor@springfieldnebraska.com and I will include them in the next few newsletters. A big thanks goes out to all the many folks who work so hard each and every year at creating a successful Sarpy County Fair & Rodeo!!!

Now that the fair is over, it’s back to school time in Springfield. Next Tuesday, August 14th , kids in Springfield and the surrounding area will pack their backpacks with those newly purchased school supplies and head back to class. Right now teachers are preparing their classrooms for students. It’s time to get back into the school year routine with re-established bedtimes, homework schedules, and lunch time choices. Remember also up to date immunizations are required for all school children in Nebraska. For more information on the Nebraska Law about School Immunization access this link: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/imm/school_i.htm

National Smile Week is celebrated this week. So put on a happy smile for one and all you meet. Better yet, think of ways to make those around you smile.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

August 14 – School Begins -First day of classes

August 14, 11:30am – Senior Brown Bag Lunch at Springfield Memorial Library

August 25, 7 – 9pm 2nd Annual Swine on the Vine at Soaring Wings Vineyard $25 per person. Enjoy food, wine and music at an old fashioned pig roast. And don’t forget, the Friday Night Music Series continues through Sept. 14th. This upcoming Friday Mark Irvin performs. Free Acoustics Sunday is held 1-4pm with live music by a solo artist. For more information access this link: http://www.soaringwingswine.com/aboutsoaringwingsvineyard.html

August 23 –Platteview High Red-White scrimmages and Boosters Club tailgate

August 28- 9am Platteview High Girl’s Golf at Gretna. Fall sports officially begins!

In our nearby area:
August 8-11 Cass County Fair at Weeping Water
http://www.soaringwingswine.com/aboutsoaringwingsvineyard.html For more information, click here: www.lofte.com

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
In the spring of 1876 a new school house was built on the corner of what is now Hi-way 50 and Pflug Road. The building was remodeled into a home.
-Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It’s Source 1882- 1982

~Forbidden fruit is responsible for many a bad jam.

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.