Springfield Wednesday Newsletter: January 13, 2021

SUPPORT SPRINGFIELD VOLUNTEER

FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Donations are needed to purchase a water rescue boat, rescue gear, and to fund specialized training. Donations are being accepted by the Midlands Community Foundation:

Donate Online:

Springfield Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fund

Mail your donation to:

Midlands Community Foundation

217 North Jefferson Street

Papillion, NE 68046

Please designate which fund the donation goes to

Vaccine Timeline

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Springfield resident, Bob Wiese

Bob Wiese will be celebrating his 80th Birthday on January 14, 2021.

His family is hosting a card shower to celebrate this milestone.

Cards may be sent to Bob at:

16002 S. 156th St., Springfield, NE 68059.

Mail your cards today!

IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY

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The year was 1956 when the Springfield High School basketball team went to the State Tournament in Class D. They were the last team to go to the state basketball tournament from Springfield High. (In 1960, the high school moved to Platteview High). After a hard-fought game, the team from Dodge, Nebraska stopped the Springfield team from advancing by a last second winning shot.

Basketball players were: (front row-left to right) Dick Kiger, Bob Zimmerman, Duane Neitzel, Carl Hibbeler, Ronnie Meisinger. (back row- left to right) Glen Milks, Tom Webster, Lyle Blum, Don Joern, Jerry Osborn.

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

DRIVER EDUCATION

2021 SCHEDULE

Classes will be held on Zoom!

PLATTEVIEW DRIVER’S EDUCATION SPRING CLASSES

INSTRUCTOR: Adam Larson

CLASSROOM DATES: January 23rd, January 30th & February 6th

CLASSROOM TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: Driving arranged with the instructor

Requirements~

1. Must be 15 years of age by the start of class

2. Must have a permit to drive from the DMV of Nebraska.

3. Most students will have a Learners Permit or School Permit.

4. All students must have access to a computer and email for online testing.

5. All students must complete 20 hours of Zoom classroom instruction.

6. Limit of 15 students per session.

7. Students are expected to have some experience driving and will be required to pass a DMV certified road test. The road test will be administered after students are given lessons covering a variety of driving situations including residential, city and highway driving, parking, and basic safety maneuvers.

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National Popcorn Day

January 19, 2021

Celebrate National Popcorn Day with a big bowl of popcorn. Americans consume around 16-17 billion quarts of popcorn every year. Wow! That’s a lot of your favorite snack! Actually, this number continues to grow by 5% each year. Approximately two-thirds of the popcorn is consumed in the home with one-third in movie theaters and sporting events. So, pop some popcorn on January 19th and enjoy this special day!

Covid Precautions

SARPY COUNTY HELP LINE

The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office along with Sarpy County Human Services has established a help line for the citizens of Sarpy County during the COVID-19 pandemic event. Starting today, people who are sick, elderly, or caretakers of this demographic in Sarpy County may call the Sarpy County Sheriff Helpline at 402-593-1593 for needs such as picking up prescriptions, groceries, or other necessities. A uniformed Sarpy County Sheriff's Deputy will pick up and deliver these items in a marked police cruiser. This helpline may also be utilized by the general public to make non-emergency police reports via telephone that do not require a police officer present in their home.

The following providers are participating in this program:

Walmart in Papillion
Target in Papillion (Groceries Only)
Bakers at 36th St & Twin Creek Dr
Bakers at 801 Galvin Rd (Pharmacy Only)
Springfield Drug (Pharmacy Only)

Please check the Sheriff's Office website and Facebook Page for any new updates to this program.

SARPY COUNTY SHERIFF WEBSITE

https://apps.sarpy.com/sheriff/COVID19.html

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SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

8:00AM – 1:00PM

SPRINGFIELD FIRE HALL

505 SO. 1ST STREET

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We are open for IN-PERSON worship! We will continue to stream LIVE on Facebook. We are asking for pre-registration for attendance. Please contact the office 402-253-2270 to get your reservation!

Sunday Services at 9:30am

Tune into our Facebook page for live streaming Sunday Services at 9:30am

https://www.facebook.com/firstunitedmethodistchurchofspringfield

Snowman Building Contest

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

or drop off at the Library

Winter Reading Program 2020 2021

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Flyer Final

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SHOP LOCAL

Please support Springfield’s local businesses during this difficult time.

Springfield Artworks is still temporarily closed to protect the owners and the customers. They will post here when they feel it is safe to Re-open.

Ace Hardware

B&D Pit Stop

Black Sheep Coffee House

The Blind Pig Bar & Grill (402) 521-9276

Runza Restaurant

Soaring Wings Vineyard

Springfield Drug & Soda Fountain (402) 253-2000

Sweet Rice Thai Food: (402) 714-4516

Valentino’s Pizza: (402) 253-2491

Wicked Hen Farmhouse Café breakfast, lunch & some evenings: (513 )721-6877

These and all Springfield businesses need your support to survive these difficult times.

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HAPPENING NEARBY

Avoca Quack Off Postponed

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Food Bank 2021

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Lofte Family and Friends

Our Christmas presentation “Making Spirits Bright” is now online! Please go to our home page at lofte.org and click the button that says “View Making Spirits Bright Online” to watch this heartwarming production. Note that the show will be available to watch from today December 22nd through January 22nd. Watching is 100% free, and you may watch as many times as you like. We appreciate your understanding as we've been working hard to bring you this show, one way or another, and hope that you enjoy it!

About the show: We all feel the modern strains of the holiday season, shopping, decorating, and food preparations. Follow one couple through a Christmas season that helps them bring back the spirit of what the holiday is about. Through magic, love, and humor, and a mysterious "Neighbor", Nick and Helen rediscover the joys of the holiday. "Making Spirits Bright," is authored by one of our very own born-in-a-barn players, Kathryn Cover!

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

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“Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.”

~W. Clement Stone

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers. 

Connie Manzer

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