Springfield Wednesday Newsletter

Sarpy County Fair 2015

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Thanks to all the volunteers for the fantastic 2015 Sarpy County Fair!

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Local Scouts Attend Conference

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From August 3-8, 2015, Arrowmen from around the country have the unique opportunity to gather together at Michigan State University to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Order of the Arrow at the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). Five of Springfield Troop 711, including Mr. Hagerty, are at this once-in-a-lifetime conference.

Joey Brinkman reported back that he was told, “This is the largest conference ever held on the campus of Michigan State University.” This conference’s attendance of 15,000 Arrowmen called for three years of planning, with thousands of emails between OA members/volunteer and the MSU team.

The boys have had the opportunity of running in a 10k, 5k race, OAWarrior Lodge Competitions, Scuba lessons, NOAC Science Fair, extreme BMX, BubbleBall, flag football, Legacy Speaker Series: Collectors Guide Authors, patch trading and the list goes on and on.

The 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference is bigger than ever, not only at MSU but all over the virtual world! The Order of the Arrow has nightly news stream which the hours include the following times if you would like to view it.

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Patch Design 101
8 p.m. – NOAC Nightly News
8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. – “Those We Serve”
10:15 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. – NOAC Tonight
http://www.noac2015.org/tv/

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SUM BIG GARDEN MARKET

SATURDAY AUGUST 8

9:30 – 11:00AM

SPRINGFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

IN THE PARKING LOT – 480 MAIN STREET

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ESU

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

DRIVER EDUCATION

2015 Fall SCHEDULE

PLATTEVIEW

14801 S 108^th Street

Springfield, NE 68059

402-339-3606

INSTRUCTOR: TBA

CLASSROOM DATES: September 19th, 26th, October 3^rd, 10 and 17^th

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

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: September 19^th November 21^st

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ASK THE MASTER GARDENER

Springfield Fair Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. every Thursday morning at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds garden (barring rain) now till October.

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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.)

Sunday Acoustic Music!

No cover charge - music is from 2-5 pm.

August

2nd – The Wildwoods

9th – Sue Murray

16th – Jeff Tomes

23rd – Tracy Skretta

30^th – Katie Logan

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Friday Night Music

7:00 – 9:30pm

August

7th- Out of the Fire with Rick Spurgin

14^th – Swampboy Blues Band

21st – Soldiers of Soul

28th – Outloud

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

See You at the Winery!

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Sarpy County Representative for Sarpy/Cass Board of Health

The Sarpy/Cass Department of Health and Wellness is currently seeking candidates for an opening to serve as the Sarpy County representative on the Sarpy/Cass Board of Health. Functions of the Health Board include: 1) providing policy guidance on the development of

appropriate public health programs; 2) working to educate the citizens of both counties regarding public health issues; 3) providing Board oversight on the Department’s budget and the Health Director’s performance; 4) and ensuring that priority public health needs are being addressed by the staff of the Department.

A letter of interest and background qualifications should be submitted no later than August 6, 2015 to:

Erin Ponec, Office Coordinator

Sarpy/Cass Department of Health and Wellness

701 Olson Drive, Ste. 101

Papillion, NE 68046

402‐339‐4334 x201

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

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HAPPENING NEARBY

CASA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Cass Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is currently recruiting CASA advocates to speak up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in Cass County. The next training session is scheduled for September 2015 for five weeks. The training consists of 15 hours of online training and 15 hours of in-person training. We are also seeking male volunteers for this class. If you are interested, please contact Angie Neumiller (402) 296-9520; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or if you would like to learn more information about our program, please visit www.casscasa.org

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Bubble Soccer 2015

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FIDDLE WORKSHOP

Internationally acclaimed fiddler, Julie Lyonn Lieberman, will be giving fiddle workshops in November in the Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse. On Friday , November 13, starting at 7 PM, the subjects will be "Six Approaches to Jamming", and "Modal Improvisation". On Saturday, November 14, starting at 9 AM, the topics will be "Gypsy Jazz" and "One Tune, Five Styles". These workshops are appropriate for any string player who desire to open their ears to new ways of making music.

JULIE LYONN LIEBERMAN has helped develop the alternative string field over the last thirty-five+ years through her work as an educator, author, radio producer, composer, recording artist, journalist, and performer. Her former students have toured with Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, and one of her former students plays regularly on Dancing with the Stars.

Pre-registration is required. For more information, and to register, click on the following link:

http://greenblattandseay.com/workshop_fiddle_lieberman.shtml

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

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~ Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.

-Helen Keller

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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Community Sustaining Sponsors 2015

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