SPRINGFIELD NEWS
January 22, 2014
SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMUNITY MEETING ON FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
AND POSSIBLE BOND ELECTION
Surveys have been sent out to the community over the holidays to allow the district feedback on facility improvement planning since the bond election failed in November 2013. You can also take the survey online at www.springfield-platteview-bond.com. This information will assist the Board of Education on how to proceed in addressing facility needs moving forward and possibly going out for another bond election. Your participation is critical to the future of the school district. There will be a public meeting Monday, January 27 at 7 PM in the high school cafeteria to review results from the survey and for the Board of Education to hear community feedback directly.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
The next Springfield Blood Drive is schedule for Sunday Feb. 9th, 8:00 A.M till 1:00 P.M. at the Springfield Fire Hall. To signup, go to: www.redcrossblood.org Code# 009111 or call Ralph @ 402-253-8301. The need for blood is extremely high at the present and I know the Red Cross always counts on the wonderful donors of the Springfield area. Please signup to donate. Walk ins are always welcome and needed. Thanks,
The Red Cross and St. Joseph Knights of Columbus ( Sponsors)
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Class begins Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Springfield United Methodist Church. ALL are welcome to attend. Please contact Suzi Miller at 402-490-0982 for more information.
VFW BREAKFAST
JANUARY 26, 2014
VFW Post 9558 Community Breakfast the last Sunday of each month, in the Springfield Legion Hall from 8:00 a.m. until noon. For $6.50 which includes a donation of $1.50 you get all you care to eat pancakes, French toast, hash browns, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, juice and coffee.
SPRINGFIELD DAYS PLANNING MEETING
THURSDAY JANUARY 23 @ 7:00PM
SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
JOIN US TO HELP PLAN THIS YEAR’S EVENT
ANY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
THIS IS A GREAT FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR:
SPRINGFIELD DAYS: JUNE 6 & 7, 2014
BASKETBALL SHOOTING COMPETITION
The St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring the annual free throw shooting competition on Friday, January 24th at Platteview High School. The competition is open to boys and girls ages 9-14 and shooting begins at 7:00 p.m. All age bracket winners will receive basketballs and advance to the district competition. Contact Joe Boro at 402-490-8697 for more information.
ANNUAL VALENTINE LUNCHEON
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5
12:30PM
COST $5.00
RESERVATIONS BY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2
402-253-2270
SPRINGFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
480 MAIN STREET
SAVE THE DATE!!!
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH YOUTH GROUP
ANNUAL GAME FEED AND SILENT AUCTION
WINTER COAT GIVE AWAY
For the 4th year in a row the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus are giving away New Winter Coats ( and with the help from some friends of the Knights, hats and gloves will also be given with the coats) to children in need. Sizes range from 7 thru 16 for girls and 8 thru 18 for boys. If you have a child or children in need or know of someone in need call 402-707-8426 or talk to the Human Resources person at the schools of the Springfield Platteview School District. This is a totally confidential project.
At Touching Hearts, we know that maintaining independence is the key to ensuring the highest quality of life. We are honored to have the opportunity to serve and care for Springfield area residents.
Our Caregivers give a helping hand with daily activities like:
- Meal preparation & cleanup
- Laundry & change linens
- Shopping & errands
- Light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Companionship
- Transportation
- Peace of mind for all family members
- Hourly, overnight or 24 hour live-in
- Temporary or long-term
“Touching Hearts at Home is dedicated to enhancing and preserving our clients’ quality of life with respect, trustworthiness
and excellence in service.”
We care for those living in communities within Sarpy County
For a free brochure including rates call: 402-905-0119
Bonded & Insured
www.touchinghearts.com/neighboringomaha
Touching Hearts at Home P.O. Box 311 Gretna, Ne 68028
Malinda & Kevin Perdue/Owners
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
2:00 -5:00 p.m.
January
5th - Daniel Christian
12th - Stephen Monroe
19th - Slap Happy
26th - Katie Logan
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T PICK YOUR NEIGHBOR?
Come See What Springfield Has to Offer!
Open Houses:
210 N. 7th Street, Springfield, NE
Sunday, January 26
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
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12612 Cottonwood Lane, Springfield, NE
Sunday, January 26
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Brought to you by:
Molly Amick
Deeb Realty
Mobile 402-957-0374
Home 402-253-3060
HAPPENING NEARBY
Pictured: Mother-daughter duo Jaymie and Kellie Jones of ‘Belles and Whistles’
'Belles and Whistles’ Take the Stage at
Lofte Community Theatre
The Lofte Theatre in Manley announces that the mother-daughter duo group, “Belles and Whistles” will take the stage on Saturday, February 15 at 7pm. All seats are reserved and tickets are only $15.
This Omaha based group is likened to another family duo, ‘The Judd’s.’ Daughter Kelli leads with her charming vocals with mother Jaymie sings harmony and plays guitar. Jaymie is no stranger to combining family and music. For many years, she was on the road singing with her sisters in their popular band, ‘Mulberry Lane.’ During the past two years, ‘Belles and Whistles’ has performed with Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Montgomery Gentry, Scotty McCreery and many others.
Call the Lofte Box Office at 402.234.2553 for reservations. The Lofte is located just east of the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50 near the town of Manley.
Pictured from bottom to top: Samantha Colbert, Brenda Jones, Brandy Palatas, Sharon Kryger, Melinda Mead, Kathleen Smith.
Mahoney State Park Opens 2014 With
'Always A Bridesmaid'
Mahoney State Park announces that KBC Productions will open the comedy, “Always a Bridesmaid,” at the Kountze Memorial Theater on Saturday, January 18. The story is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Four girlfriends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings…no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are determined to honor that vow.
The classmates include Brandy Palatas and Kathleen Smith (Papillion), Sharon Kryger (La Vista) and Melinda Mead (Plattsmouth). Brenda Jones (Louisville) and Samantha Colbert (Lincoln) complete the rest of the cast. The play is produced by KBC Productions and directed by Kevin Colbert. Performance dates are January 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and February 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30PM and Sundays are at 2:00PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For reservations contact Mahoney State Park at 402-944-2523 ext. 7122.
ANNUAL LINCOLN-EISENHOWER-REAGAN DINNER
The Cass County Republican Party will host its annual Lincoln-Eisenhower-Reagan Dinner on Tuesday the 18th of February at the County Fairgrounds in Weeping Water. Guest Speakers include all six Governor Candidates: Tom Carlson, Mike Foley, Charlie Janssen, Beau McCoy, Pete Ricketts, and Bryan Slone. Opening remarks will be provided by District 2 Senate Candidates Bill Kintner and Ron Nolte. For Tickets ($15 each) contact Dean Helmick at (402) 298-7281.
12TH ANNUAL NEBRASKA AMERICAN STRING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
FIDDLE TUNE COMPOSITION CONTEST
This event inspires fiddlers everywhere to compose their own tunes, and supports the cause of string education throughout
the great state of Nebraska.
1st PLACE: $100.00 2nd PLACE: $50.00 3rd PLACE: $25.00
Best Viola Tune: $75, courtesy of the American Viola Society
Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2014. The winners will be announced on May 24, 2014, during the Monumental Fiddling Championship held at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, Nebraska. The winning compositions will be performed at the Monumental Fiddling Championship, and printed in Stringing Along, the journal of the Nebraska Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.
For the 2014 contest rules and guidelines, e-mail
For more information about the Nebraska American String Teachers Association, log on to the web site at www.neasta.org.
Greenblatt & Seay Publications, in Avoca, Nebraska is a proud Sponsor of the Nebraska ASTA Fiddle Tune Composition Contest.
~I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.
-Carl Sandburg
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