Springfield Wednesday Newsletter - July 12, 2017

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS ONE!

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS SEEING THIS EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM.

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CONGRATULATIONS, LIBBY!

 

Local Student Named to CSB Dean’s List

ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA – Libby Cronican, daughter of John and Karoline Cronican of Springfield, Nebraska, has earned the distinction of being named to the dean's list for the 2017 spring semester at the College of Saint Benedict. Cronican is a philosophy major at CSB.

            To be included on the dean's list, students must have a semester grade-point average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits for which honor points (A, B, C, etc.) are awarded. Students included on the dean's list cannot have any “unsatisfactory” or “incomplete” grades for that semester.

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SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE COORDINATOR IS STEPPING DOWN.

Ralph Meister served as coordinator for the Springfield Community Blood Drive for the last 9-10 years. His last Blood Drive was on June 25^th. Thank you, Ralph Meister, for your years of service.

News Release
Media contact: Samantha Pollard, 402-321-3576, @RedCrossBloodMW         redcrossblood.org

Red Cross seeks volunteer in Springfield
to coordinate community blood drives

SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (June 26, 2017) — The American Red Cross is currently looking for someone to fill the role of volunteer blood drive coordinator for the Springfield community blood drives.

“Throughout the Red Cross, volunteers contribute in countless ways, including leadership roles, serving military and civilian families, responding to emergencies, donating blood, coordinating blood drives and more,” said Blair Bonczynski, Donor Recruitment account manager. “The Red Cross could not operate without the tireless efforts of volunteers.”

The ideal blood drive coordinator will be a dedicated individual who wants to give back to the community and is organized, personable and motivated to take the helm. The right volunteer for this position must be comfortable with customer service skills, willing to greet blood donors and socialize while providing care post-donation, make phone calls to schedule donor appointments and fulfill behind-the-scenes organizational duties. Individuals must be willing to commit to 10 to 15 hours for each blood drive, five times a year.

Please contact Blair Bonczynski at 402-660-0446 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or for more details.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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Come on out for fun and support a good cause. It's for the kids!

DOWNLOAD A COPY HERE:

WE DIG SPORTS

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Bring Your Donations to Springfield Memorial Library!

 

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LIBRARY FUNDRAISER

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Springfield Memorial Library invites you to these events:

 

 

 

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HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?

  

WICKED HEN FARMHOUSE

OPENS WEEK OF JULY 10th

We have all been anxiously waiting for this!

Located at 153 Main Street

Serving Breakfast & Brunch

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Join the Facebook group

“SPRINGFIELD STORIES”:

Discover Springfield’s History

Click here to join:

Springfield Stories

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GET THE WORD OUT!

Register Your

“GARAGE SALE”

For FREE Area-Wide Advertising:

Garage Sale Registry

https://goo.gl/7AwyC3 

Find a Garage Sale Here:

www.CassSales.com

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SOARING WINGS VINEYARD & BREWING

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

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

Friday Night Music

July 14 – Skrette, Etc.

7:00 – 9:30pm, $5 cover Charge

Sunday Acoustic Music!

July 16 – Pril and Johnny

No cover charge - music is from 2:00 -5:00 pm.

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

See You at the Winery!

HAPPENING NEARBY

 

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Pictured:(From Left) Chris Berger, Aaron Spracklin, Benjamin Pettiford, Matthew Parker, Lowgaen Schmidt, Wade Mumford and Matthew Hansen are King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table in the Lofte Community Theatre’s upcoming production, “SPAMALOT."

QUEST FOR ‘SPAMALOT’ AT

LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE

 King Arthur and his knights are on a quest to find the Holy Grail and their search begins at the Lofte Community Theatre!

 The Broadway smash, ‘Monty Python’s SPAMALOT’ opens on the Lofte stage Friday, July 21.  The stage musical is lovingly ripped from the 1975 cult classic film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”   Winner of three Tony Awards, ‘SPAMALOT’ retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.  But, in true Monty Python style, their adventure takes a silly spin.  The production features beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits, plague-ridden peasants and rude Frenchmen.  ’SPAMALOT’ originally ran on Broadway for three years and was seen by more than two million people.  Popular songs from the show include, “The Song That Goes Like This,” and “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”

 Directed by Kevin Colbert, the production features Chris Berger of Louisville as King Arthur and Catherine Bobst of Lincoln as Lady of the Lake.  In 2016, they played leads Harold Hill and Marian Paroo in the Lofte’s production, “The Music Man.”  Sir Lancelot is played by Wade Mumford of Lincoln.  Aaron Spracklin of Elmwood shines as Sir Galahad.  Brave Sir Robin is brought to life by Matthew Parker of Papillion and Lowgaen Schmidt of Louisville is the humble Sir Bedevere.

 “These are some of the best voices in the area,” said Colbert.  “We’ve got a great cast and that should translate into a great show this summer.  Python is sort of check-your-brain-at-the-door humor, so folks can come and just laugh.”  Colbert does mention that there is some mild adult humor and suggests a PG-13 rating.

 Show dates for ‘SPAMALOT’ are July 21-23, 27-30 and August 4 and 5.  Tickets are $19.  Sunday, August 6 is already sold out so those interested in tickets should make their reservations soon.  The Lofte is also offering a Medieval themed pre-show luncheon, complete with games and entertainment available for purchase on Sunday, July 23 and 30.  Advance reservations are required for the meal.  The Lofte box office can be reached at 402.234.2553, or tickets can be purchased online at Lofte.org.

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THANK YOU!

The Murray Freedom Festival Board of Trustees wishes to thank EVERYONE who attended our fundraising events and volunteered to help by either donating their time, supplies, money and/or manpower. We apologize to anyone whose name is  inadvertently left off.   This list shows that it really is through combined efforts, whether large or small, that an event like this can be made possible.  Again, THANK YOU!

75 MART

ALAN MILLER

ANDREW JIMINEZ

ANN WIERINGA

ANYTIME FITNESS

APRIL & CHAD SCHMECKPEPER

BEAVER LAKE BP

BILL & CONNIE FARIS

BONNIE PARTIN

BROWN FLORAL

CAROLYN SWITZER

CASS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

CASS COUNTY TOURISM

CASSGRAM, STEVE WARGA

CATHY & KEVIN SMITH

CHAR MARS

CINDY REDDEN

CONESTOGA HIGH SCHOOL ART STUDENTS

CORNERSTONE BANK

DANA SAYERS

DAVE & MARY NIELSEN

DAVE & TRACY MORTON

DEANNA FILKINS

DeWayne & LYNNE WHITMER

DIANE & RUSS BAXTER

DJ’S DUGOUT

EILEEN MURDOCH

ERIC DENNIS/CONESTOGA ELEMENTARY

ERIC MATSON

FASTENAL, PLTSMTH, J.VALLERY, MGR

FORTERRA, DAVID WILSON

GARY DETERDING

GEORGE BLESSING, JR.

GEORGE’S ELECTRONICS

GRACE WEISZ

GREG HARTEL

HY-VEE

IDONA & WAYNE PLYBON

JEFF HENRY CHEVROLET

JEFF OLSON

JEN FITCH

JILL BEDELL/PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL

JIM & DIANE GIACOVELLI

JOYCE JOHNSON

JSM CONCRETE

JUDY SIMPSON

JULIE BEAR & ROB BEEBE

KAREN BRANNON

KATE & CHRIS HALL

KEEP CASS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL

KUTTER’S DEN, AL JOHNSON

LARSON MOTORS

LAURA WEATHERBY

LaVONNE BEIL

LIBERTY ENTERPRISES/ MIKE GILLOTT

LINDA GRUNEWALD

LIQUOR at the LAKE

LOREN & SANDY JORGENSON

LTD OUTDOORS, LLC

LUCAS MINOR and the COUNTRY MILE band

MARYANN TOMAN

MATT, ANDREA & MADISON ZEIGLER

MICHAEL BLAND

MINNIE MAE SAYERS

MURRAY BUILDING & SUPPLY

PASTOR MIKE NJUS/MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

MURRAY GIRL SCOUTS

STACEY & PASTOR BILL McConnell/MURRAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

MURRAY REPAIR

MURRAY VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE

MVP ENTERPRISES

N & W TRANSFER, D. HOBSCHEIDT

NANCY KIROFF

NANETTE MERRILL

NEHAWKA BANK

NEHAWKA BAR & GRILL/BRIAN MINER

PATTI PETERSON/PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL

PAUL & SUSAN RICE

PLUMBER DAVE

PRO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

RAFAEL DORADOR

RICH’S PAINTING

ROBBIE MINK

ROLLIN & KARYL TERRYBERRY

ROSE & LYNN GERNERT

SHARP’S TOWING

SHELLI & ROBERT HAYES

STAN & DONNA FLAK

STAN’S BAKERY

STEVE GDOVIC

STEVE RISHEL

STUTHEIT IMPLEMENT

TED JOCHIM TRUCKING

TEENA CHAPPELL

TIKI TIME BAR

TIM, COURTNEY & NOAH GROBECK

TWO GYPSIES QUAINT GOODS

VILLAGE of MURRAY TRUSTEES

VIRGINIA SPANGLER

WES REDDEN, THE PANCAKE KING

WILES BROS

WITTE PHYSICAL THERAPY