SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER
What’s New in Springfield, NE
December 05, 2007
 An ice storm hampered the area last Saturday. Springfield streets and sidewalks looked similar to ice skating rinks. Walking was especially treacherous for those who were courageous enough to venture outside. Did you know it is not good for you to traipse on your grass when it is covered with frost or ice? So my hubby informs me when I back out with my minivan and accidently venture too far off the driveway. Well I did not care one iota about my lawn when choosing between next year’s green turf or the thought of breaking my bones. And since we live in the constantly weather changing state of Nebraska, by Saturday night the temps climbed into the balmy 50’s. Thank goodness that ice storm left in a great big hurry!
I noticed that Friday night events were already being cancelled for the next day. Are you an optimist and hoping for the best? Or would you say it’s pessimistic to predict that the weather forecasters would all be wrong and that the coming ice storm would miss our area? I was faithfully praying that no freezing rain would fall, no icy drizzle or snow to hamper the next day’s Library Cookie Walk. Alas it was not to be! We cancelled the annual Friends of the Library Cookie Walk but some brave souls ventured out and brought cookies. So we opened up for business that wintry morning but of course many folks did not want to risk coming out. The Cookie Walk will be held again next Saturday, December 8 from 3pm -5pm. Cookie donations can brought to the library Thursday 2-7pm or Saturday 9am-1pm. By the way for folks that don’t know this… in my other life I am Director of the Springfield Memorial Library, the greatest profession in the world.
The Springfielder at Heart Dinner is being held this coming Saturday at the First United Methodist Social Hall. Everyone is invited to share a delicious meal and fellowship from 5:00 – 8:00pm. The dinner is free for all who attend but donations will be accepted. All contributions are to be shared between the three churches in Springfield. Please plan to attend and support this worthy cause. And just who will the Springfielder at Heart be?
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD
 December 6, 7pm – Springfield Elementary and Westmont Honor Choirs at Platteview High School auditorium. A wonderful collaboration of schools and voices!
December 8, 3-5pm (New date & time) Annual Christmas Cookie Walk at Springfield Memorial Library. Due to the weather, last week’s Cookie Walk was postponed. Bring cookie donations, Thursday, Dec 6th, 2-7pm or Sat. 9-1. Prices: $9.00, large box and $5.00, small box.
December 8, 5-8pm – Springfielder at Heart Community Dinner at the First United Methodist Church. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, apples, stuffing; rolls, cake, and beverages will be served. Free will donation accepted.
December 10, 7pm- South Sarpy District #46 School Board Meeting
 December 13, 4-6 pm – Christmas Crafts at Springfield Memorial Library. Kids stop by to make cards and gifts for parents, grandparents, teachers and friends.
 December 13, 7pm – Platteview High School’s Winter Concert, includes high school bands and choirs.
December 17 – Springfield Elementary 1st & 2nd grades program
December 18, 2pm – Westmont Elementary 6th grade DARE graduation. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
Soaring Wings Vineyard continues Acoustic Sundays through December from 1-4pm. Free admission!
Holiday Lighting Contest – Do you have the best Holiday display in your neighborhood? Enter the Holiday Lighting Contest sponsored by Friends of the Springfield Memorial Library. Once and for all, let all your family, friends, and neighbors know that your display of Christmas lights is the finest when you win this year’s contest. Simply send in a form with an entry fee of $10.00 to qualify. Residents and business divisions may win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. Pay out for the contest will be as the following: 50% to the Friends of the Library, 30% to 1st place, 20% to 2nd place and 10% to 3rd place. Springfield and all surrounding areas may enter. Forms are at the library. Deadline to enter: December 14. Judging takes place on Dec. 18. Good Luck!
SHOP SPRINGFIELD for Christmas gifts:
Eclectic Designs Salon and Homespun D-zings offers unique craft items, furniture, jewelry and more.
Hometown Market: Gift Certificates & a wonderful selection of grocery items.
Soaring Wings Vineyard: Award winning wines. Visit the gift shop located at the winery.
Springfield Drug: purchase Springfield Drug sweatshirts and T-shirts.
Weiss Studios and Gardens: Art and Sculpture pieces
For many more ideas, check out the “Business” link www.springfieldnebraska.com
And For Events Happening in Nearby Communities:
Louisville, NE
December 8, 9am-4pm Ringing in the Season Christmas Tree Lane, crafts & lunch at the Senior Center, Horse drawn carriage rides & Gingerbread House Display at the school. Live Reindeer & Santa. Local businesses & restaurants open.
Here is a great website to visit. Help feed the hungry and increase your vocabulary at the same time. www.freerice.com Have fun!
SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
On December 7, 1881, even before the Springfield post Office was established, the office was operated in connection with the James Dawson Spearman Grocery Store. Cyrus Kirk Spearman was appointed postmaster.
~Some of the worst mistakes of my life have been haircuts.
-Jim Morrison
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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