SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

December 26, 2007

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and now it’s onto New Years.  Remember to celebrate safe and sensibly.

Today, December 26th is Boxing Day. This day was originally celebrated as a way to give money gifts to servants and trades people on the day after Christmas. The gifts were given in an earthen box which had to be broken open to obtain the money. Today, where celebrated, Boxing Day is a day of quiet recuperation from the Holiday season.

From Brenda Sherman, Springfield resident, who is making a difference in our world:

The Westroads Shooting has left us devastated. In light of this devastation, let us come together to make a positive difference.  On Saturday, December 29 from 9a - 9p our home will be open for an all day crop.  There are 10 available spaces and the cost is a free will donation.  Come for all day or part of the day and contribute based on what you feel led.  There will be product for sale and available to order.  All profit and free will crop fees from the day will be donated to the Victims Fund.  Snacks, meals and drinks will not be provided so feel free to bring your own.  Please pass this on to anyone that might be interested.  Also, if you can't crop, stop by to purchase some items as those sales will be included.  God Bless your Christmas Season and thanks for making a difference in your corner of the world!!!

Brenda Sherman, Creative Memories Consultant
510 South 9th Street   Springfield, NE 68059
402-253-2787 or 402-216-3160   kbsherman@q.com
www.mycmsite.com/brendasherman
My CM ID # 58976357   for Storybooks, cmphotocenter.com and Lasting Moments

Prayer Patches at the Springfield United Methodist Church will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, January 2nd from 6:00pm- 7:30, with a break for a prayer service. Sewing will resume from 8:00 -9:00.   This ministry is inviting anyone in our community who is interested in helping make quilts for the Springfield Volunteers Rescue Squad Dept. or anyone who is in need of a warm blanket. Clean fabric is also needed. To donate fabric or for more information call the church office at 253-2270.

Picture submitted by: Luann Kulm.

The 5th and 6th grade Sunday School class at Springfield’s First United Methodist Church made a blanket as a donation for a family this Christmas.

Can you believe it’s time to be thinking about next year’s Sarpy County Fair already? The 2008 Fair will be July 30-Aug 3 with the Parade on Saturday, Aug 2. Planning for the parade is in the works. If your organization is interested in participating in the parade please contact Russ Zeeb @ RZeeb@aol.com or 681-0929.

I made this simple Green Bean recipe for our Christmas Day meal. It was delicious and so easy.

1 pound fresh green beans
3 green onions, chopped
2 T. olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Bring water to boil in a sauce pan. Add green beans and cook for 4 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in skillet and add green onion, sauté for 1minute. Add green beans. Saute for 4 minutes, stir frequently. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

WHAT’S HAPPENING

December 24 – Jan. 4th - South Sarpy District #46 schools Winter Break
December 28- Platteview High School Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Ashland -Greenwood in the Lee Sapp Ford Mercury Holiday Tournament at Ashland-Greenwood. For more information: http://www.goplatteview.com/

December 29, – Platteview Varsity/JV Wrestling @Kearney Invitational

December 29, 9am – 9pm – “Crop for the Westroads Victims” at Brenda Sherman’s house

 December 30, Soaring Wings Vineyard hosts Acoustic Sundays from 1-4pm. Performance will be given by Tim Koehn. Free admission!

January 2 – Prayer Patches, United Methodist Church sewing quilts from 6:00 -7:30 & 8:00-9:00.
January 8, 12pm – Senior Brown Bag Lunch at the Springfield Memorial Library

January 8, 3:30 – 4:30pm - “Get Fit & Read” at Springfield Memorial Library. Kids come to the library after school on Tuesdays in January to exercise and read. We will follow a fitness video, eat a healthy snack, and read our favorite books. For K-6th grades.

January 12, 7:00pm – Soaring Wings Vineyard presents “Meet Your Winemaker” dinner. Reservations required. $60 per person. Chef Paul Pleskach of At Your Service Catering will serve a five course meal pairing each entrée with wines from Soaring Wings Vineyard. Link here for more info: http://www.soaringwingswine.com/aboutsoaringwingsvineyard.html

January 17, 24, 31, 3:30 – 4:30pm,  “Ooey, Gooey Science” An after school workshop for ages 9-12.  Explore science and how it works. All projects will be safe and simple.  Registration is required. Call 253-2797.

Brad White In Concert 

Dec 29 – Saturday @ 3PM.  Baritone/Pianist w/ the Blackwood Bros. First Christian Church, Weeping Water NE.  Soup & Fellowship follows concert

Dec 30 – Sunday @ 6PM Heartland Baptist Church, Bellevue, NE,.  Love Offering will be taken.  Info: Ken & DeAnn Johnson, kendeannjohnson@hotmail.com, 402-269-5508

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
The first officially observed Christmas was in 1882 by both organizations, the Congregational Church and the Methodist Church.
Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It’s Source 1882-1982

~Santa Claus has the right idea ... visit people only once a year."

Be well, be safe, Happy New Year!

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.