WHAT'S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
July 23, 2008
Our local UPS delivery man, Larry Peters is retiring August 7th. Larry and his wife, Karen, are moving to Texas soon after. To show our appreciation for Larry’s dedication to his customers and outstanding service for nearly 32 years, a party will be held to honor him and Karen on July 26th at the Springfield Legion Hall from 4:30 – 7:30pm. Gifts and donation may also be dropped off at Springfield Drug.
Sonshine Preschool will not be continuing to serve the children of Springfield this fall due to Teacher Heather Shepard and her family moving to Marengo, Illinois. Heather and Luann Kulm have loved working with the children of Springfield the past 2 years teaching them about their world and it's creator. There will be a sale on August 7th at the Methodist church to sell the books, puzzles, ride on toys, supplies and teacher materials. Heather and Luann wish to thank the church for their tremendous support in the preschool venture the past two years as well as the many parents who supported the preschool with their time and energy. It is very difficult to say goodbye to so many wonderful children and parents!
Submitted by: Heather Shepard
Thank you to Luann Kulm and Heather Shepard for your service to the little ones in our community. Springfield will certainly miss Sonshine Preschool.
The Summer Acting Class performed a scene from the Jungle Book at Springfield Memorial Library on July 17th. A group of 1st -3rd graders participated in the class directed by Haley Benedict. Haley, who will be a 7th grade student at Platteview Jr. High, organized the class, instructed the students on acting techniques and created costumes and scenery for the program. Assistant helpers were Sarah Roth, Rachel Scholting and Kylie Richards. An outstanding performance by the students was the highlight of this summer activity at the Library.
Pictured:(L-R) front row: Whitney Hawley, Braden Hawley, Alyssa Lane, Courtney Scholting; middle row: Sara Zimmerman, Skyler Lipsys, Emily Carlson. Back Row: Sarah Roth, Rachel Scholting, Haley Benedict
Springfield Wizards Boys Soccer Team (U-10) won the silver medal at the 2008 Cornhusker State Games. The tournament was played in Lincoln on July 19th & 20th.
Other Springfield Teams that played and medaled were: Springfield Pumas Girls (U-19)- Gold; Omaha/Springfield Blast 1 Girls (U-1) Gold; Springfield Shockers Girls (U-11) - Bronze; Springfield Warriors Boys (U-14)- Silver
Submitted by Kraig Kingston
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To inquire about the new Daycare, A Step Ahead, soon to locate at the strip mall being built on Hwy 50 & Platteview Rd. please call this temporary phone number, 402-296-5357 or email:
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD – The Calendar
July 25-28, 6pm -8:30pm – SSAP Soccer Camp with Creighton coaches and players providing instruction. For more information, log onto: www.ssap.org
July 24 10:30am-12pm - Watermelon Feed & Papermaking Activity at Springfield Memorial Library. Library Assistant & Artist, Nancy Davis, will teach us how to make paper. Children and adults are invited for this special event.
July 26, 4:30 - 7:30 - Springfield Legion Hall, Party for Larry and Karen Peters
No Senior Meal at Springfield United Methodist Church in August. Please come on down to the Food Stand at the Sarpy County Fair.
This week at Springfield’s premiere winery, Soaring Wings Vineyard: Friday Night Music Series, Soldiers of Soul 7pm ($5 admission). Acoustic Sunday, 2-5pm: John Stokely Folk Guitarist and Old Favorites (free admission). For more information: www.soaringwingswine.com
"The Sound of Music" Revisits the Lofte Theatre in Manley, NE - Performance dates are July 18-20, 24-27, 31, and August 1-3. Curtain times are at 7:30pm except for Sundays which are 2pm matinees. All tickets are $15 and reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at (402)234-2553 or visiting the Lofte website, www.Lofte.com . Several dates are very nearly sold out already so early reservations are strongly encouraged.
~ After I'm dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
Connie Manzer