SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

November 14, 2007

Autumn is at its best this year in Springfield. The weather has been warm and wonderful. It’s nearly the middle of November and many trees are still wearing their gorgeous fall foliage. The longer this nice weather stays around the better. Let’s delay the cold and wintry weather for as long as possible.

Deer Alert! Watch out for those deer bounding across the highways. It’s mating season for deer, which means they are on the move and more aggressive. Be on guard especially when driving at dawn and at dusk. I once received some advice about being on the lookout for deer when driving this time of the year. Use your peripheral vision and look for those shiny doe-like eyes. And it has been confirmed that it is better to hit the deer, than to swerve and hit an oncoming car or fixed object.

Sonshine Preschool took a Field Trip to the Bellevue Berry Farm recently. Twenty two children along with parents and teachers had a fun day experiencing pumpkin farming.

Springfield Elementary 6th grade Quiz Bowl Team competed at Louisville on November 7th. The team placed 2nd in the competition. Congratulations, students!!! You make us proud!!!

(From left to right) Morgan Kulm, Tara Workman, Christian Ray, Dylan Dostal, Matt Layher

Flusher Update! Now being seen around town are some brightly and gaudy toilet bowls in front yards of unsuspecting residents. The Springfield First United Methodists youth group are stealthily delivering these works of art around town. Honk if you see one!
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Springfielder At Heart Committee Needs Help! Manpower is needed to make the dinner a success. Sign up at your church. Each of the three churches in Springfield receives the proceeds from the free will donations collected. The dinner will take place on December 8th from 5-8pm. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, apples, stuffing, rolls, cake, and beverages will be served.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

November 15, 7pm – Westmont 1st & 2nd grade musical, “It’s A Saturday” at the PHS auditorium.
November 16, 6:50 – 8:20 pm - Springfield Elementary Family Reading Night
November 17, 9am-1pm- Used Book Sale at Springfield Memorial Library. Gently used books, reasonably priced. Stop by for some great deals.
November 17- Springfield Boy Scout troop 711 Food Drive. Have your non perishable food outside by 10:00am for pickup. The drive will take place in Springfield, Westmont, Fairview Acres, and Hawaiian Village.
November 17, 7pm Platteview Boosters Dance & Get Together featuring John McGill’s band “The Connections at Springfield Legion.
November 21 – South Sarpy School District 46 - ½ day of school, early dismissal.
November 22 & 23 - South Sarpy School District 46 – Thanksgiving Break
December 1, 9am – 1pm Christmas Cookie Walk at Springfield Memorial Library. Cookies needed! Call the library to volunteer.

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

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

And For Events Happening in Nearby Communities:
Elmwood. NE
November 24 8:00am-4:00pm Holiday Extravaganza Garage Sale Mania - A benefit for the Elmwood Volunteer Fire Department. To register for a booth at this event go to: www.elmwoodvrd.org

Plattsmouth, NE
November 17, 7:30pm – Tales of Wonder Concert presented by Church of the Holy Spirit’s Adult and Youth Choir at St. John the Baptist School gym, 500 S. 8th St. Free will donation accepted. Refreshments served after the concert.

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
November 1927- B. R. Cain living southwest of Springfield won second prize on then acres of yellow corn in the recent third annual exhibit of Sarpy County farm products.
-reference: The Springfield Monitor, November 14, 1957: Thirty Years Ago

~I’ve done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are almost identical whether you play or not.
-Fran Lebowitz

Connie Manzer

GO HUSKERS!!!

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.