WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
DECEMBER 15, 2010
ST. JOSEPH'S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS POSTER WINNERS
The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all the students that participated in the Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest and their families. Congratulations to winners Elizabeth Iverson, from Springfield Elementary and daughter of David and Angie Iverson, who won the Drug Abuse Awareness contest, and Jenny Welsh, from Springfield Elementary and daughter of Tom and Trista Welsh who won the Alcohol Abuse Awareness contest. Each Winner received a $25 prize, and the winning posters will be sent to the district competition! The winner of the Tom Osborne/ Bo Pelini autographed football was John Krejci, the son of Bill and Angie Krejci.
Pictured, left to right: Jamie Heller, 4th grade teacher at Springfield Elementary, Elizabeth Iverson, and Wes Reed, principal at Springfield Elementary
Pictured, left to right: Jacque Simons, 5th Grade Teacher at Springfield Elementary, Jenny Welsh, and Wes Reed, Principal at Springfield Elementary
Pictured, left to right: Ralph Meister of the Knights of Columbus, Angie Krejci (mother), Bill Krejci (Father) Front: John Krejci
Elizabeth Iverson's poster
Jenny Welsh's poster
CONGRATULATIONS, WINNERS!!!
SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Thanks to all in the Springfield Area who took time to donate blood on Sunday Dec. 12th. We fell 1 donation short of our goal but still are thankful for the turnout we had considering the problems we encountered with a late start due to truck problems. Once again thanks to all who donated and to the Springfield City employees who had the building ready for use and the snow shoveled.
~Your Red Cross and the Springfield Knights of Columbus Sponsors.
SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Springfield Baptist Church
Meets every Sunday
Springfield Elementary School
10:00AM
Christmas Eve Service
5pm
For more info:
Phone: 490 -9725
"SHOP SPRINGFIELD"
Seasonal Treats
Gift Shop
145 Main Street
Springfield, NE
We are selling molded chocolates, truffles, assorted candies, fudge, and baked goods (to name a few) for the Holiday Season.
Just a few examples of what our items could be used for:
Stocking stuffers, co-workers, secret Santas, teachers, neighbors, and holiday parties
Items will be available for purchase in the shop but special orders can be made upon request.
Come Take A Look & Enjoy
A Free Cup Of Coffee!!
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SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS
Bring in your shopping list to Springfield ArtWorks
Support Your Local Artistsans
Desperate Husbands and Boyfriends Sale
Are the holidays sneaking up on you this year? Are you stumped to know what to buy your sweet wife or girlfriend as the time gets shorter? Come on in to our....
Desperate Husbands and Boyfriends Sale
Thursday December 16 5pm-7:30pm
Tuesday December 21 5pm-7:30 pm.
Evening Hours Just for You Working Guys!
We'll help you find her something wonderful. Gift Certificates are always a welcome gift, too! Free gift wrapping just for you guys.
MAIN STREET
Family Consignment & More
New Items in the Store!
Brand New Purses!
Trojan Sportswear!
HOURS:
Friday 10AM -5PM
Saturday 9AM – 2PM
Tuesday –Thursday 10AM – 6PM
FRIENDS OF THE SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
HOLIDAY FUNDRAISERS
TREAT YOUR FRIENDS TO A
VILLAGE INN PIE!
Purchase Village Inn Pie Gift Certificates – priced at $11
On Sale at the Library
Great for Stocking Stuffers!
Marcus Theatres Movie Passes
Platinum pass -$8
Silver pass -$7
Gift Certificates available, too!
Call the library at 253-2797 for more info
MASTER GARDENER 2011 CALENDARS
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ALL GARDENERS
Features photos of master garden sites & gardening tips
$10 each
On sale at:
Springfield Memorial Library
665 Main Street
SOARING WINGS VINEYARD
ACOUSTIC SUNDAY
2-5PM
DECEMBER 19 – TRACY SKRETTA
FREE ADMISSION
For more info on all events and specials, visit:
DONATIONS NEEDED
Springfield Proposed Urban Park
The Springfield Community Foundation is seeking assistance for this proposed asset for the Springfield Downtown area, located on the vacant lot at the NE corner of 2nd & Main. The city council has agreed to purchase the lot. $20,000 is needed to bring this project to the next level. An anonymous donor will donate the first $5000. Any and all monetary contributions are appreciated. Suggested categories of giving include:
- $1000 –Visionary Businessman or Woman
- $500
- $250
- $100
- $25 Young Adult Community Builder
- In memory of:
- In honor of:
The Springfield Community Foundation is a 501 C # non-profit organization.
Make checks out to the Springfield Community Foundation and mail to:
Randy Fleming
PO Box 410
Springfield, NE 68059
Or drop off at Great Plains Realty Auction Co.
222 in Main Street
Tel: (402) 210-4885
PLATTEVIEW HIGH TROJANS
BOYS & GIRLS BASKET BALL & WRESTLING
WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE
http://www.goplatteview.com/
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HAPPENING NEARBY
"Journey Into Christmas"
Holiday Open House Weekends
Bess Streeter Aldrich House
204 East F Street, Elmwood, NE
Dec. 18-19 & 26
2:00-5:00 p.m
See every room of the author's historic home dressed for the holidays! Each room has been lovingly decorated by an area group or family, each with its own tree and unique theme. After your tour enjoy complimentary holiday goodies in the Aldrich kitchen and browse the gift shop.
For more information call 994-3855 or visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.
TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE TO YOUR LOCAL VINEYARD!
Slattery Vintage Estates
Vineyard & Tasting Room
8925 Adams Street
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 267-5267
www.SVeVineyards.com
Now through the New Year
Gift Giving Ideas!
Want to give wine? $4 off wines (12 different selections) Cute wine racks and sleighs too! Free pretty sleek black gift box for a two bottle purchase. Many styles of wine are offered at this discount.
Two for one: For every $25 value in gift certificates, get a free wine tasting certificate for two. Gift wrap your Gift Cert in a SVE wine glass!
Good prices on Cash and Carry wine or beer baskets. Ready to go and give.
20% off two gift shop items (includes all jewelry and pottery, and all other items, but does not include consignment items or baskets)
Prize drawings and free snacks, sip and snack while you shop
Beers, $8.99 a mixed six pack, your choice, includes assorted Nebraska craft brews!
Mac's Creek River Valley Red is back!
Support Nebraska products. We have all Nebraska made gift shop items! And we only have to charge 5.5% tax, unlike Omaha's restaurant/bar tax at over 9%!!!
Come on out, hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1-6, (or call us to arrange another shopping time, after all, we live here!)
Want to entertain family in town? Come on out to do a wine tasting, we're family friendly.
Happy Holidays from Slattery Vintage Estates
“GREETINGS”
Opens Winter Theater Season
KBC Productions announces that it will open the winter theater season at Mahoney State Park on December 3 with Tom Dudzick’s touching Christmas drama, “Greetings.” All performances take place at the Kountze Memorial Theater near the lodge inside of Mahoney State Park.
Greetings is the story of a mentally handicapped man named Mickey. He lives at home with his sweet Catholic mother and sour Catholic father. When older brother, Andy brings home a Jewish fiancée to meet his family on Christmas Eve, he fears the worst. However, that evening a small miracle occurs. Mickey, whose entire vocabulary consists of “Oh boy,” and “Wow,” suddenly blurts out, “Greetings!” the whole family is left to wonder how this is possible. It is a gentle heart-warming story for the whole family.
The production is directed by Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water. Starring in the production are Jim Knierim of Louisville, Stacy White and Shari Hoelker of Omaha and Chuck Danskin of Lincoln. Reprising the role of Mickey for the third time is Jim Frerichs of rural Dunbar.
Performances for “Greetings” are Dec 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 and 26-30. Adult tickets are $8. Children are priced at $6. Reservations can be made by calling Mahoney State Park at (402) 944-2523 ext. 7122. Curtain times are at 7:30pm except for Dec 5, 19 which are 2pm Sunday matinee performances. Mahoney State Park is located just off exit 426 on I-80 near the towns of Ashland and South Bend.
Pictured: Larry Bauers of Louisville is surrounded by his trio of angelic waitresses; Lindsey Micks, Samantha Colbert and Renee Kovar.
World Premiere in Manley, Nebraska!
CHRISTMAS AT LEON'S
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is bringing a world premiere to the stage. Opening on December 3, “Christmas at Leon’s” tells the tale of a bus full of holiday travelers who get stranded at a roadside diner during a blizzard. As we are introduced to the passengers, we discover that each one has a flaw or personal drama affecting his or her life. Everyone is able to find shelter and spiritual comfort at the diner owned by an odd little man named Leon. The story and original musical score were both written by Mick Kovar of Lincoln. Mr. Kovar is a long-time friend of the Lofte having served on its board of directors and starred in several of its productions over the years. Lofte Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert is directing the show. Colbert and Kovar are old friends and have enjoyed working with each other on “Leon’s.”
Starring in the title role as the curmudgeon, Leon is Larry Bauers of Louisville. His three angelic waitresses are played by Renee Kovar of Lincoln, Lindsey Micks of Bellevue and Samantha Colbert of Weeping Water. Other players in the show include Bob Pinkerton of Weeping Water; Jamion Biesterfeld and Anne Riha of Louisville; Scott Pope of Eagle; Cynthia West Sheldon of Elmwood; Adam, Mick and Meagan Kovar and Brittney Ernesti all of Lincoln; Tom Lucas of Papillion, Virginia Howe Kincaid of Elkhorn and Jason France of Plattsmouth.
“Christmas at Leon’s” will run December 3-5, 10-12 & 16-19. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm. Sundays are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $16.
The Lofte is also doing a fundraiser in coordination with this event. Ticket holders can come to the Lofte 90 minutes prior to curtain to eat at Leon’s Diner. A home-cooked meal of meatloaf or hot turkey sandwiches will be served right on stage as the cast entertains and helps to serve the food. Tickets for the meal are priced separately at $25/plate. $15 of the meal ticket is tax deductible. Advance reservations for the Diner Experience are required.
The Lofte is located near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 1 just east of the village of Manley. The box office is open Monday through Friday 8am-12pm.
GREENBLATT & SEAY SCHEDULE
The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will be hosting a Twin Fiddling Workshop on Saturday, January 8, from 1 PM - 3 PM, for fiddlers (or violinists or violists) who want to learn to play nicely together with their fellow-fiddlers (or violinists or violists). Fiddlers (or violinists or violists) of any age and experience level are encouraged to enroll. Championship fiddler and fiddle book author, Deborah Greenblatt will share some tunes, hints about arranging for two fiddles, playing back-up, etc. The Workshop takes place in the historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska. Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited. The fee is $20.00 per fiddler. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to
- Calvin Coolidge
Connie Manzer
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