SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

August 22, 2007

We are now more than half way into a hot and very muggy August. Recent rains have added to what has been an already a sultry summer. I hate to complain about rain but less humidity does make it easier to enjoy being outside. And the locusts are so noisy! How did we ever survive without air conditioning! I remember growing up in the no air conditioning days. We stayed indoors in the afternoon with all the shades closed and rested since it was so hot. We played outdoors only in the morning or at night when it was cooler. Dad taught us to put cold water or ice on our wrists to cool off. Somehow, we also got used to sleeping to the tune of the noisy bugs.

Let’s celebrate! Its National Catfish Month! In honor of this occasion, take the family out to fish for catfish or invite family and friends over for a catfish cookout. Check out the National Catfish Institutes’ website for great recipes and a host of information on catfish: http://www.catfishinstitute.com/

The Springfield Memorial Library held a Fishing Clinic on July 26th. Greg Hartel and Jason Faust from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission instructed children on the fine art of fishing in Nebraska. Learning to cast a fishing rod was a highlight of this program. Kids and parents also learned all about the kinds of fish in Nebraska lakes and rivers. By the way, catfish are available in Nebraska fishing waters.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

August 23 – Platteview High Red-White scrimmages and Boosters Club Tailgate. The fun begins at 5:00pm.

August 25 – Platteview High Marching Band at the Nebraska State Fair.

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. For more information access this link: http://www.soaringwingswine.com/aboutsoaringwingsvineyard.html

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

August 29, 6-7pm Sonshine Preschool Open House. Students and parents are invited to “Blast Off” with a craft project and a snack. Preschool officially begins September 5th.

September 15 & 16 – Fall Arts Festival at Weiss Studios and Gardens

In our nearby area:

September 7 – Lofte Theater in Manley. The production of “The Octette Bridge Club” begins. For more information, click here: www.lofte.com

September 8 – 7:00pm, Weeping Water First Christian Church Concert Series of Southern Gospel Music presents the Crusaders Gospel Group. A free will offering is suggested.

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
Springfield’s first girl’s basket ball team was in 1912. In 1926, basketball was considered too strenuous an activity for the physical well being of girls, so it was discontinued. Basketball was reinstated as a competitive sport for girls in the 1972-73 school year.

~When you flee from temptation, be sure you don’t leave a forwarding address.

Connie Manzer

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