SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

October 10, 2007

This week a tinge of fall is in the air. Cooler temperatures remind us of the long winter to come so it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasant weather. For farmers in our area, it’s those long days of getting out in the fields to harvest.

Don’t forget about the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department’s BBQ and Family Fun Night. It is this Saturday, October 13th at the fairgrounds 4-H building from 5-9pm.

For the Kids:

• Free fire prevention materials
• Meet Smoky the Bear
• Fire truck rides
• E911 simulator
• Scavenger Hunt
• Jaws of Life demonstration
• Fire extinguisher demonstration
• Rescue Squads and Fire Trucks on Display
• Springfield Elementary Coloring Contest Winners Display

For the Adults:

• Free fire prevention materials
• Free smoke detectors (installation available)
• Free Blood Pressure checks
• Husker Football (if televised game available)
• Learn more about becoming a member

For Everyone: Great Food and Fun! Admission is Free! Donations are Appreciated!!!

Look at what the First United Methodist Church Youth group is doing! Their fundraiser involves toilets and one could end up in your front yard. For $25.00 it will be removed or buy an insurance policy to keep it from one from appearing on your property. So be on the look out for one of these works of art appearing mysteriously in your neighborhood. (Actually folks can to sign up to participate and benefit the UMC youth group.)

I have to put a plug in for the Hometown Market here in Springfield. For dinner the other night, I purchased some nice plumb pork sirloins from there to cookout on the grill. After we ate my hubby commented that those sirloins got first prize! Best he’s ever had! So if your looking for something tasty to make for supper be sure to visit Springfield’s grocery store to pick up some first rate meat and other fixin’s.

Seen at Springfield Drug Store…Platteview Trojan bracelets and key chains for the low price of $4.99 plus tax.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

October 11, 4-6pm – VNA Flu Immunization Clinic at Springfield Memorial Library, 665 Main St., for ages 13 & up. $25.00 or free with Part B Medicare card. Parent or guardian permission is needed for under 19 years of age. Help prevent the flu and get a flu shot!

October 12 – South Sarpy District #46 Schools: End of the quarter, Early Dismissal

October 12 & 13 – October Boutique hosted by Shirley Santee at Springfield Memorial Library. Friday hours: 9am – 5pm. Saturday hours: 9am- 3pm. Stop by for lots of miscellaneous items by several top artists and crafter's.

October 14- Springfield First United Methodist Church Celebrates its 125th Anniversary! Everyone is invited to this commemorative event. A special worship service takes place at 10:00 with special guest, Bishop Ann Scherer. Reservations are being taken for a meal to follow the worship service. An auction of a full size quilt, 2 table runners, and 1 table square will take place. Congratulations to Springfield’s First United Methodist Church!

October 17 & 18- South Sarpy District #46 Schools: Early Dismissal & Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 19 - South Sarpy District #46 Schools: No School! Sleep in kids! It’s a long weekend!

October 27, 5-7:30pm - Annual Soup Supper at St. Joseph’s Church hosted by the Ladies Guild. A raffle will take place during the event.

October 28- 1-4pm – Fall Festival & Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Springfield Memorial Library. Adults and children are invited to crave or paint a pumpkin to enter in the contest. Judging will take place during the festival by the public. Decorated pumpkins may be dropped off at the library, Thursday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct 27 during normal open hours. Join us on Sunday, October 28 for a fun event.

November 3 – Craft Boutique at First United Methodist Church

November 17, 9am -1pm – Used Book Sale at Springfield Memorial Library

SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY:
The history of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Springfield runs almost parallel to that of the city. The corner stone of the first church edifice was placed in the foundation on July 6, 1882. Its first pastor was C. D. Day who served from April 1882 to September 1883. Services were held in the school house until September 10, 1882 when the new church was ready for occupancy. In 1927 this first building was turned a quarter turn and the present church built around it. The corner stone for this building was laid on June 6, 1927.

~Cheese - milk's leap toward immortality.
-Clifton Fadiman (1904-1999)

Connie Manzer

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