SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

November 7, 2007

Veteran’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 11th. Historically this day was first observed November, 1919 after World War I. Fighting ceased between countries involved in the war on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month in 1918. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day. By an act of Congress in 1954, the word “Armistice” was changed to “Veterans” to honor American veterans of all wars. On October 26, 2007 the United States Senate passed a resolution designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as “National Veterans Awareness Week” to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.

Pay tribute to local veterans by attending Platteview High School’s annual Veteran’s Day celebration on Monday, November 12 at 9:00pm. The public is welcome.

Needed: Pictures of current members of the military for a display at the Springfield Memorial Library.
Drop off pictures or mail to 665 Main Street, Box 40, Springfield, NE 6809. The library would like to recognize the contributions made by local service men or women to our country.

Who did we see parading down Main Street on Halloween afternoon? It was the annual Springfield Elementary students Trick or Treating Parade down Main Street. Was that a gorilla we saw? Goblins, princesses, pirates, cowboys, fairies, and more were spotted out and about. Hope you all got lots of treats!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

November 8 –Springfield Elementary 5&6th grade Music Program

November 12, 9:00am- Veteran’s Day Program at Platteview Sr. High. Everyone is welcome.

November 12 – Platteview High winter sports practices begin. Be sure to have your physical forms turned in.

November 13, 12pm (NEW TIME) – Senior Brown Bag Lunch at Springfield Memorial Library. Bring a sandwich. Soup, dessert and beverages provided.

November 15, 7pm – Westmont 1st & 2nd grade musical, “It’s A Saturday” at the PHS auditorium.

November 17, 9am-1pm- Used Book Sale at Springfield Memorial Library. Gently used books, reasonably priced. Stop by for some great deals.

November 21 – South Sarpy School District 46 - ½ day of school, early dismissal.

November 22 & 23 - South Sarpy School District 46 – Thanksgiving Break

Purchase Village Inn Pie gift certificates for $10.00 from the Friends of the Springfield Memorial Library. For more information call the library at 253-2797.

Soaring Wings Vineyard continues Acoustic Sundays through December from 1-4pm. Free admission!

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT
Otto Joern decided to start his own store and on November 1, 1909 the O.W. Joern store was opened in the building on the northwest corner of First and Main. The building had been moved to Springfield from Sarpy Centre.

~When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
-Franklin D. Roosevelt

Connie Manzer

GO HUSKERS!!!

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