SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

December 12, 2007

This newsletter is meant to bring the good news of small town life in the state of Nebraska. Our state’s motto is: Nebraska, the Good Life. Sadly, our good life was shattered last Wednesday by the unimaginable tragedy that happened at the Westroads Mall.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and friends, and to the many witnesses to this tragic event.  Say a prayer for the suspect’s family. They, too, are suffering. The good people of Nebraska are here to support each other through this time of unspeakable sadness, loss, and grief.

The Springfielder at Heart award was announced last Saturday night at the community dinner. This award was given to a most deserving person, Shirley Buskirk. Shirley is a tireless worker for our community and an individual who shares her time and talents to make Springfield the great place that it is.  Congratulations, Shirley!

It’s the countdown to Christmas. Usually our days are spent in the hustle and bustle of getting ready for this holiday. The weather is certainly not cooperating with all the ice and snow lately. So it’s time to stay safely at home and enjoy your precious loved ones. Crack out the games, craft supplies, and books.  This Christmas spend some quality time just having fun with your family.  Play together, read together, and share those hugs!

Give the gift of life this holiday season. The Holiday Blood Drive is this Sunday, December 16th at Springfield city hall. The Blood Drive will run from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Type O blood is needed. To make an appointment, call John at 660-0446 or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org

Despite the snowy weather folks turned out last Saturday to buy cookies at the Library’s Cookie Walk, which had been postponed due to the freezing rain the Saturday before. 

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

 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 16, 9am – 6pm – Springfield State Bank Open House                                                                                                                  
December 17 – Springfield Elementary 1st & 2nd grades Holiday program

December 17-22 –Springfield Memorial Library Open House stop by to enjoy cookies and punch or a cup of coffee all week in the meeting room. Gifts for all the children who visit. Merry Christmas!

December 18, 2pm – Westmont Elementary 6th grade DARE graduation. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
  December 22, 6:00pm – Ho! Ho! Ho! Meet with Santa! The annual Springfield Volunteer Fire Dept. Christmas party will be held at the Community Building.

December 24 – Jan. 4th - South Sarpy District #46 schools Winter Break

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. Last chance to enter, Dec. 14th. Judging takes place Dec. 18th. Call the library for more information, 253-2797.

Check out the Winter Sports schedule for Platteview High at: www.goplatteview.com

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

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT

December, 1917 - E. C. McEvoy has resigned as County Food Chairman and J. W. Elwell of Springfield has been appointed to take his place.

-Reference: The Springfield Monitor, December 12, 1957 issue “Forty Years Ago”

~Whatever God’s dream about man may be, it is seems certain it cannot come true unless man cooperates.

• Stella Terrill Mann

Be well, be safe, Happy Holidays!

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.