Springfield Wednesday Newsletter, December 29, 2010

WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE

DECEMBER 29, 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR

School Board Makes Plans for Appointment

The South Sarpy School District #46 Board of Education has decided to replace 6-year veteran Todd Neitzel in an open process. Neitzel resigned his position as Board member in November and has two years left on his term. The Board is currently working with 5 members.

The process will include an application period and interviews, with the final selection being appointed by the Board. Any eligible registered voter and resident of the school district may apply. Letters of interest should include information about the person’s background (i.e. years in district, connections to school) and the reasons for applying for the Board position. It can also include any other details the person wants to include. If there are multiple applicants, the letters may be used to narrow the field of candidates. Letters must be postmarked by December 31, 2010 and can be mailed to: Dr. Chuck Chevalier, South Sarpy School District #46, 14801 S. 108^th St., Springfield, NE 68059.

The Board may select those applicants to interview or interview all applicants. Interviews, which will occur in an open Board meeting, are tentatively set for January 6, 2011 at a time to be announced later. The Board may make a final decision that night, or they may wait until the regular meeting on January 10^th. The new Board member will be sworn in and seated immediately upon appointment.

Any questions may be directed to Dr. Chuck Chevalier, Superintendent, at 402-592-1300.

SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

Closed now and throughout January

Reopens February 1, 2011

with many exciting new classes, merchandise and events.

NANA’S CLOSET

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

NANA'S CLOSET WILL BE CLOSED:

NEW YEAR'S EVE

NEW YEAR'S DAY

NEW BUSINESS OPENS ON MAIN STREET

ROBERT PRATT

SPRINGFIELD RESIDENT & OWNER

YOTES

BBQ PIZZARIA

167 MAIN STREET

402-253-2755

HOURS

MONDAY -THURSDAY

11:00AM -8:00PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

11:00AM-10:00PM

SUNDAY

NOON-6:00PM

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

PROCEEDS BENEFIT

THE LIBRARY AND THE DOUGLAS/SARPY COUNTY MASTER GARDEN PROGRAM

SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE

GAMES & SNACKS!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011

3:30 - 4:30 PM

K-6TH GRADES

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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 2^nd & 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

South Sarpy School District #46

Winter Break

December 22, 2010 – January 4, 2011

School resumes Wednesday January 5, 2011

PLATTEVIEW HIGH TROJANS

BOYS & GIRLS BASKET BALL, WRESTLING

WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE

http://www.goplatteview.com/

SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

ACOUSTIC SUNDAY

2-5PM

JANUARY 2, 2011 - JEFF TOMES

FREE ADMISSION

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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

JANUARY 15, 2011 – 7PM - 5 COURSE DINNER , $65 PER PERSON

FEBRUARY 12. 2011- 7PM - WINE, CHOCOLATE, ROSES. $65 PER PERSON

For more info on all events and specials, visit:

www.soaringwingswinery.com

HAPPENING NEARBY

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.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

~ It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

-Aesop

Thanks to all Springfield E- Newsletter readers.

Happy New Year!

CONNIE MANZER

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