Springfield Wednesday Newsletter

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER DEDICATION CEREMONY

The new religious education center at Springfield’s St. Joseph’s Church was dedicated on Sunday August 31 by Archbishop George J. Lucas.

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FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL BOY SCOUT

The Order of the Arrow is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2015. Joey Brinkman has been a member of the Order of the Arrow for the past two years. He enjoys Order of the Arrow meetings and Camps. He is currently being trained to work in the Trading Post for Summer Camps. He is working hard on Fundraising Money to get to this trip. Please consider buying a Younkers community coupon booklet from Joey. The price is $5.00. There are plenty of coupons to earn your money back and save $10.00 on selected items.

Little history on Order of the Arrow

In 1915, Camp Directors searched for a way to recognize select campers for their cheerful sprits of service at Scout Camp in the Delaware River. Goodman and Edson founded the Order of the Arrow when they held the first Ordeal Ceremony on July 16th of that year. By 1921, as the popularity of the organization spread to other camps, local lodges attended the first national gathering called a Grand Lodge Meeting.

The Order of the Arrow was one of many camp honor societies that existed at local Scout camps across the country. As the years went on and more camps adopted the Order of the Arrow’s program, it gained prominence and became part of the national Boy Scout program in 1934. By 1948, the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. Toward the end of the twentieth century, the OA expanded its focus to include conservation, high adventure, and servant-leadership.

Famous Leaders in Order of the Arrow include President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In addition, Joey's Grandfather was also a scout leader at Boys Town and was a member of Order of the Arrow.

You can call Joey at 402-298-2448 to place your order or purchase the coupon booklet at Springfield Memorial Library.

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SPRINGFIELD TIRE RECYCLING DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
City maintenance property located on the northeast corner of South 1st Street and Pflug Road

Springfield Residents Only
You must show proof of residency to be allowed to take advantage of this service this year. Please bring a copy of your August water bill with you to the dump site.

Tires will be the only item accepted at this event. Please do not bring heavy equipment tires, rims or trash.

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

DRIVER EDUCATION

2014 Fall SCHEDULE

PLATTEVIEW

14801 S 108^th Street

Springfield, NE 68059

402-339-3606

INSTRUCTOR: Bill Buza

CLASSROOM DATES: September 13th, 20th, 27th October 4^th, 11th

CLASSROOM TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: September 13^th through November 15^th

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COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Please mark your calendar for the next Springfield Community Blood Drive on Sunday Sept. 14th, 8:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M at the Springfield Fire Hall. To make an appointment go to: www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: 009111 or call Ralph @ 402-253-8301. Thank You and hope to see you there.

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LIBRARY NEWS

RETIREMENT TRANSITIONS SEMINARS

LONG TERM CARE

SEPTEMBER 2, 6-7PM

ESTATE PLANNING

SEPTEMBER 4, 6-7PM

PLEASE REGISTER

PHONE: 402-253-2797

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

ANNOUCEMENT!

THE LIBRARY NOW PROVIDES LAPTOPS FOR ADULTS 18 YEARS OF AGE & OVER FOR USE IN THE LIBRARY. ALL USERS MUST PRESENT A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PHOTO ID.

FALL STORY TIME

EVERY MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 8 - NOVEMBER 17

*EXCEPT OCTOBER 13 (COLUMBUS DAY)

9:30AM

AGES 2/12 - 5 YEARS ARE INVITED FOR STORIES & ACTIVITIES

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

480 MAIN STREET

SEPTEMBER 13

8AM – 2PM

DONATIONS ACCEPTED ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY BEFORE THE SALE. NO CLOTHES, PLEASE.

PROCEEDS GO TO THE MISSIONS

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SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

(Nebraska Law stipulates that no outside alcohol can be brought onto the premise.)

COMING UP …

Sunday Music is still going strong! No cover charge - music is from 2-5 pm.

September

7th - April and Friends

14th - Rick Spurgin

21st - An Evening (A John Denver Tribute)

28th - Daniel Christian

Friday Night Music is back! Your favorite Friday night activity is back and better than ever! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and friends and come out to enjoy the music! Music will be outside weather permitting. $5 cover charge.

September

5th - Hector Anchando Band

12th - Jumpin' Kate and Naked Reserves

19th - Rock Rescue Group

26th - John Stokely Band

Check out upcoming performers and events at www.soaringwingswine.com!

See You at the Winery!

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HAPPENING NEARBY

Pictured: From left to right, Josh Smith, Benjiman Pettiford, Eddie McGonigal, Meredith McAdams, Kaitlan Scates-Pettiford, Cheryl Grimshaw and Ed Cutler.

King O’ The Moon” Opens at Lofte

The Lofte Community Theatre will open the family comedy-drama, “King O’ The Moon” on Saturday, August 30. Written by Tom Dudzick, “King” is Part II in a trilogy loosely based upon his family life in Buffalo, NY. Part I, “Over the Tavern,” was produced by the Lofte in 2009. “King O’ The Moon,” follows the Pazinski family’s journey into the rebellious 1960s, just as Apollo 11 is about to land on the moon. The family gathers together to remember their father, Chet and catch-up with each other in the midst of the Civil Rights movement and the Viet Nam War.

Directed by Kevin Colbert, the production has one actress reprising her role. Cheryl Grimshaw again plays the strong Pazinski family matriarch, Ellen. Joining her onstage as the rest of the Pazinski children are Joshua Smith of Plattsmouth, Eddie McGonigal of Omaha, Benjiman Pettiford and Kaitlan Scates-Pettiford both of Bellevue. Meredith McAdams and Ed Cutler round-out the cast.

Production dates for the show are August 30, 31, September 5-7 and 12-14. Tickets are $19. Curtain time on Fridays and Saturdays is 7:30pm. Sunday matinees are at 2pm. Reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553.

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Apple Jack Festival

Friday ~ Sunday

September 19 ~21, 2014

Nebraska City, NE

http://gonebraskacity.com/festival/apple-jack-festival

~It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

Confucius

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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Community Sustaining Sponsors 2014

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