SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER
What’s New in Springfield, NE
August 29, 2007
 The end of the summer season is in sight with the upcoming Labor Day weekend. For many it is the last time to get away for a long weekend of summer fun. Say farewell to summer with a camping trip, a visit to a festival, a Labor Day Parade, or host a picnic with family and friends.
 National Toasted Marshmallow Day is celebrated Thursday, August 30th. Each summer more than 50% of all marshmallows sold are toasted. So, get your fire going, find those marshmallow toasting sticks and toast some marshmallows. Or you can just do as I do and turn on that stove top burner and toast some right in your very own kitchen (shh, don’t tell my husband ).
 Springfield Memorial Library announced the winners of the Summer Reading Contest. A reading challenge was held to see who could read the most books in three reading level categories. The winners received a Board Game and a certificate. Easy Book level winner: Louden Ferguson, reading 100 books. Chapter Book level winner: Susan Sherman, reading 53 books. Young Adult level winner: Jamie Wenzl, reading 15 books. Congratulations! And kudos to all the kids who read this summer!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD
Volunteers are needed! Fall Harvest will be underway at Soaring Wings Vineyard. Harvesters are needed Wednesday, Aug. 29; Thursday, Aug. 30; Saturday, Sept. 1; and possibly Monday, Sept. 3. To volunteer email: info@soaringwingswine.com
August 31 @ 7:00pm - Platteview High Football Season Begins! Platteview vs. Seward home game. Go Trojans!!
September 3 – Labor Day! No School
September 5 – First day for Sonshine Preschool. Have fun, preschoolers!
September 6 - South Sarpy Schools – “Late Start”
September 12, 9:30am - Preschool Storytime at Springfield Memorial Library. Children ages 2 ½ - 5 are invited for 45 minutes of fun and stories at the library.
September 15 & 16 – Fall Arts Festival at Weiss Studios and Gardens. Browse the gardens and explore the art on Saturday from 10 – 6pm and Sunday 11-5pm.
Fall soccer is underway for youth players in the SSAP leagues. Drive out to the SSAP Soccer Complex located on Highway 50 & Platteview Rd. to take in the games this season.
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:
On August 30, 1925 a fire swept through Kieck’s Grocery Store making a complete rebuilding necessary. The Kieck Store never failed to hold a high place in the minds of the people of the community. In those days of long ago, one gave their order for groceries needed to a clerk who filled it. He then readied it for loading into a wagon, buggy, or car, whatever the case might have been. Payment was made when the order was ready by cash, credit, or trade for butter, chickens or other farm products.
-Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It’s Source 1882-1982
~What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance.
-Jane Austen
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.
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