Welcome Back, Springfield!
The Springfield Memorial Library would like to thank everyone in our town for making the recent book sale such a big success! We appreciate your support and enthusiasm.
As we move into November, we welcome chilly weather, the beginning of holiday decorations, and, of course, the special celebrations of the season. This month, we honor and show our appreciation for the men and women who have served our country, along with their families who have sacrificed so much. Here in America, we have many blessings to be grateful for, and I hope you have the chance to attend a Veterans Day celebration to show your appreciation.
To all veterans reading this, I want to personally thank you for your bravery and commitment. It’s people like you who make Springfield such a wonderful place to call home.
Enjoy the start of this holiday season, and stay warm!
Join the fun on Wednesday!
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Get you game on and bring your friends!
Cookies & Cards at the Library: A Sweet Gathering of Treats & Creativity!
Autumn Adventures: Monday Morning Story Time
Join Us for the Native American Heritage Celebration
Learn how to play Chess
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High School News
We’re excited to announce this year’s Annual Veterans Day Program at Platteview High School! The event, titled Band vs. Vets, will be held on Monday, November 11th and will be live-streamed on our HUDL Fan page instead of YouTube as in previous years.
Please help us spread the word about this change! You can watch the program at the following link: Platteview High School HUDL Fan Page
Let’s honor our veterans together and make this event a memorable one!
We love our Veterans
One act Performance Schedule:
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SPRINGFIELD
Bring Toys, Bring Joy: Make Christmas Special for Our Local Pantry!
BINGO and SUPPER at St Joseph's This WEEKEND!
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New maker at Remain! Come shop items like concrete trays, candle holders, ring dishes, and even some Christmas deco!
Springfield Spotlight: Keith Hentzen. He started Springfield Drug in 1977, taking over the building after the Springfield State Bank moved up Main Street. Go and get your pic with Homer and Keith!
Remember - Robins Nest is closed until November 7th at 1:00!!!
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Where to Eat
The Blind Pig!
Casa Del Sol Azteca - Birria Bliss Just Down the Road! Casa Del Sol Azteca: Louisville’s Taco Treasure!
It Happened in Springfield
An interesting but horrific event occurred in the Springfield area in March 1912, after three convicts,
Shorty Gray, John Dowd, and Charles Morley escaped from the state penitentiary in Lincoln. During the escape, the convicts injured the warden and shot a guard. After four days on the run through blizzard conditions, the three made a stop in Murdock to rob a store of clothing and supplies, including guns and rifles.
Eventually they made their way to the James Blunt farm in the Platford district southwest of
Springfield. They took Roy Blunt, son of Mr. & Mrs. Blunt, hostage and drove off in Blunt's horse-drawn wagon. Roy Blunt had recently married Carmelita Anderson who was from a nearby neighboring farm. A posse of Sarpy County officers and local men converged to hunt for the three desperate convicts and their hostage, Blunt. The posse finally came upon the stolen wagon and the convicts near the District 31 school. After a chase, the wagon was stopped about four miles northeast of Gretna. During an ensuing gun battle, Blunt died along with Shorty Gray and John
Dowd who shot himself. Officer apprehended the remaining convict, Charles Morley. Afterwards, an inquest was held in Springfield when claims were made that law officers had inadvertently shot Roy Blunt. Area residents crowded into the Springfield Opera House to attend the proceedings since sentiments were high with the blundering of the gun battle.
The consensus among the community was that the reward money should be given to Blunt’s
widow, Carmelita. To learn more about this historical event: the book, The Last Posse by Gail E.
Christensen, is available at Springfield Memorial Library.
Blunt's wagon was taken to the Springfield Opera House for the investigation during the Inquest proceedings.
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Save the Date
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Driver Education at Platteview High School!
Online Registration Opens: January 11
To register, visit the ESU 3 home page, click on Driver Education, select your school logo, and complete the registration process. This is available for students from PHS, Gretna, Gretna East, Monarch, and Titan High Schools.
Class Start Dates:
- January 18: Classes begin!
- Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Platteview High School
- Schedule: 5 Saturdays (January 18 - February 15)
- For PHS/Gretna/Gretna East:
- Contact Rachel Brinkman at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
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View Sarpy auction details >>
View auction inventory >>
Bidding online >>
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HAPPENING NEARBY
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Unveiling the Hidden Gem: Come Jam at Our Secret Spot!
COME ON OVER!
This is the way country music started out, with acoustic instruments, before electricity. People sat out on the lawn, on the porch, or in a friend’s house and played their instruments together.
Enjoy the originality of music which is still present in many circles of friends.
211 Main Street
Louisville, NE
Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!
This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too! Relax in nice air conditioned comfort and support our concession stand - fresh, popped popcorn, candy bars, soft drinks and bottled water.
UPCOMING SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWS
7:30~10 PM
November 9, Humdingers
November 23, Down Home Band
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AMPLIFIED JAM SESSIONS
2nd Sunday each month
1-4 pm
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ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS
UPDATE, acoustic jams now on the LAST Sunday of the month
1-4 pm
ALL jam sessions, acoustic and electric, are FREE & open to the public!
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For updates, watch the theater's website or FB page.
Bring your instruments, bring your voices or just sit in and listen!
Let's get together and have a good time!
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Email for more information:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Larry, 1-402-949-0668.
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Updates can be found here >>
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Cookie of the Week!
To spread holiday cheer, we’ll be sharing a different Christmas cookie recipe each week until Christmas. This is also a reminder that the Springfield Memorial Library’s annual Cookie Sale is coming up on December 14, 2024. Stop by to pick up delicious homemade treats and support our library!
Have a favorite holiday recipe? Send it our way! We’d love to feature recipes from our community.
Pecan Pie Cookies – Buttery, Nutty, and Perfectly Sweet!
These Pecan Pie Cookies capture the flavors of classic pecan pie in a bite-sized, handheld treat. With a buttery base and rich pecan filling, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a sweet treat!
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Base:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
For the Pecan Filling:
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup corn syrup or maple syrup
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough:
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shape the Cookies:
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
Prepare the Pecan Filling:
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup (or maple syrup), melted butter, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
Fill the Cookies:
Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the pecan filling into the indentation of each cookie.
Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy:
Enjoy these delicious, pecan-filled cookies with a cup of coffee or as a sweet treat!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Happy baking, and see you at the library on December 14!
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