WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
January 21, 2009
The annual Valentine Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church will take place on Wednesday, February 4 at 12:30pm. The cost is $6.00 per person. Call to make your reservation by January 28. Phone the church office at 253-2270 or Alice Gottsch at 253-2293. It’s sure to be a lovely event!
It’s time to register for SSAP spring soccer. Registration is open until February 28 but a late fee applies after January 10th. For more information log on here: http://ssap.org/joomla/index.phpoption=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
(Be sure to check the “soccer” message board)
Local young artists met at the Springfield Memorial Library for the first of a three - session Art Workshop for K-3rd grade students. They had a fun time learning a printmaking technique with paint. Parents were excited to take home lots of refrigerator art! Next session…Printing with Food!!!
Does anyone in our area remember Tony Rosato? 
“I am looking for anyone who may have known my dad, Tony Rosato. Born, Anthony V. Rosato Jr. Tony lived in the Murdock area when he passed away of a heart attack at the young age of 39 in May of 1971. He worked for the railroad as a laborer. Tony was married to a lady with the nick name "Cookie" and they had a little girl together then divorced. I would love to find and meet my half sister. If there is anyone out there that may have known my dad and can help me please call Larry or Jane @ 402-934-2995. Thank you.”
One Book One Nebraska 2009 invites citizens across the state to read A Lantern in Her Hand, by Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich. Through a broad-based nomination process, the Nebraska Center for the Book board narrowed the choices, read all the finalists, and voted to select A Lantern in Her Hand, a classic story of a pioneer woman who withstands the adversity of existence on the prairie to triumph in the joy of everyday life. A “Community Announcement” will be held on January 31 at 1:00 pm at the Elmwood Public Library with the Lieutenant Governor attending. What an exciting event for our friends in Elmwood, NE!
Young writers, ages 9-12, are invited to attend a five –week workshop at Springfield Memorial Library beginning Tuesday, February 3. Meet after school from 3:30 – 4:30 and learn how to write a creative story during the Young Writers Workshop. Snacks will be provided. Please register by calling 253-2797 or stop by the library.
The St. Joseph’s Church Knights of Columbus are holding a Basketball Throw Contest on Friday, January 30 from 6-8pm at Platteview High School. The contest is open for all boys and girls, 10-14 years of age. An adult must accompany all participants. For more information contact Mike Patera at 253-3087 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Need after school supervision for your teens? Area resident and parent of Platteview students, Celia Cruz, is interested in providing a “Teen Center” in her home at 19820 S. 174 Plaza (near 174 & Cornish Rd.), Springfield. For a fee of $40 per week, teens will be offered a choice of activities, homework help, or simply hang out with friends. The Center is open from 3:30 – 7:00pm. Call 253-3983 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD –The Calendar
January 24, 11am – 3pm – American legion Baseball registration at Springfield American Legion Hall. First time players need to bring their birth certificate.
January 24, 7pm – Meet Your Winemaker dinner at Soaring Wings Vineyard. A fabulous five course meal prepared by Chef Paul Pleskach with wines produced by Soaring Wings vineyard will complement each course. Seating is limited, so be sure to book your reservation. The cost is $65 per person.
January 25 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Springfield VFW Post 9558 breakfast at the Springfield Legion Hall. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, hash browns, ham and sausage with milk, orange juice and coffee included. $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Come and enjoy!
January 30, 7pm – Springfield and Westmont PTO Movie Night at Springfield Elementary.
February 2 – 12pm – Senior Meal at First United Methodist Church. A free will donation is appreciated.
February 2 - 4-8pm - Springfield Elememtary PTO Dine-Out Night at Hometown Cafe, Main St. & Hwy 50. A portion of the proceeds benefit the PTO. Support our local school & our local diner!
February 3, 3:30 – 4:30 – Young Writers Workshop at Springfield Memorial Library (first session of the five week workshop).
February 4, 12:30pm – Valentine Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church. Don’t forget to make your reservation by January 28.
February 5, 3:30 – 5:30pm - Valentine Crafts at Springfield Memorial Library. Make Valentine cards and gifts for family, friends, and loved ones. Snacks served, too!
HELP WANTED
Customer Service Advisor
Copple Chevrolet - GMC, Inc., a leader in providing customers with an exceptional automotive sales and service experience has an outstanding opportunity for a customer service advisor. Must be self motivated with exceptional communication skills.
Primary duties would include:
Maintaining exceptional CSI ratings.
Meeting and greeting service customers.
Writing service repair orders.
Customer follow up.
Recommending routine service maintenance.
Estimating service repair costs.
Dispatching service jobs to technicians.
Be a team leader.
E-mail resumes to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 402-234-2000.
Work for the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about our nation’s people and economy. Applications are now being accepted for employment in the Sarpy County area. Part-time and Full-time opportunities are available with bi-lingual persons encouraged to apply. To schedule for applicant testing or for more information, call 1-866-861-2010.
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Connie Manzer
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