Springfield Wednesday Newsletter

SPRINGFIELD NEWS

February 19, 2014

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH YOUTH GROUP

ANNUAL GAME FEED AND SILENT AUCTION

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22

5:00 – 8:00PM

Silent Auction Ends at 8:05 Sharp –

Come later if you are only interested in the Auction items.

Proceeds will go to help us with our Mission Trip to Eagle Butte, SD this summer.

Country Music Legends Guitar* – value Priceless – estimate over $3000

(Autographed by Garth Brooks, Reba McIntyre, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Toby Keith, Randy Travis, Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, George Strait, Loretta Lynn, Dwight Yoakum, Shania Twain, Alan Jackson and Willie Nelson.)

This Country Legends guitar is autographed by 18 of the most influential country music stars to date. This guitar has the autographs of musical sensations for every decade of country, from stars popular in the 60's to stars popular today. Each of the musicians on this guitar helped shape the country music genre to how it is today. – You will never see another like this.

Framed Miranda Lambert Sheet Music* - estimate over $300

(Autographed by Miranda Lambert)

Miranda Lambert is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records.

Framed Spiderman Animation Cell* - estimate over $250

(Autographed by Stan Lee)

Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, voice actor and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. In collaboration with several artists, Stan co-created Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, and many other fictional characters.

Framed Indiana Jones 11x14* - estimate over $300

(Autographed by Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas)

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg combined forces to turn Harrison Ford’s character into a hero for the ages. Indiana Jones was ranked by the American Film Institute as the 2nd Greatest Movie Hero of All-Time and Entertainment Weekly ranked him the 2nd Coolest Hero in Pop Culture as well.

Framed Yogi Berra 16x20* - estimate over $350

(Autographed by Yogi Berra)

Known for his performance on the field and his witty “Yogiisms” off, Berra is quite the baseball personality. He spent almost his entire 19 year career with the New York Yankees, winning the American League MVP 3 times, and earning Hall of Fame honors in 1972. Berra played in 18 all-star games, won 13 World Series as a player and coach. He was ranked 40th by The Sporting News on their list of 100 Greatest Baseball Players of all-time.

Framed John Cougar Mellencamp Record Album* - estimate over $300

(Autographed by John Cougar Mellencamp)

John Mellencamp has sold over 40 million albums, with 22 different songs reaching Billboard’s Top 40. He’s been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, with only one victory to date. In 2008, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he still continues to tour and record at over 60 years of age.

Nicolas Cage 8x10 Photo - estimate over $100

(Autographed by Nicolas Cage)

Nicolas Cage, is an American actor, producer and director. He has performed in leading roles in over 75 films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action movies.

Framed Al Pacino – Scarface 11x14 Photo* - estimate over $250

(Autographed by Al Pacino)Al Pacino, is an American actor, producer and director. He is pictured in one of his most famous movies Scarface. Al is truly an actor for the ages staring on some of the biggest movies of all time.

2013 Husker Football / Walnut Display Case - estimate over $200

(Autographed – Laser Signed by the Nebraska Football Team and Coaches)

2013 Creighton Basketball - estimate over $100

(Autographed by the Creighton Basketball Team and Coaches)

2013 Creighton Men’s Soccer Ball - estimate over $75

(Autographed by the Creighton Soccer Team and Coaches)

Handmade Nebraska Football T-Shirt Quilt - estimate over $400

Handmade and tied by Miss Linda herself – a fun and very cool quilt for any NU Football Fan

2013 Lancer Hockey Stick/Puck - estimate over $100

(Autographed by the Lancer Hockey Team / Captains Puck)

Also a couple of t-shirts and a team signed Calendar

Handmade Pies - estimate over $100

Handmade Pies from Lori Smith

2 Ladies Bicycles – Great shape and ready to use.

Armor All Car Vacuum - estimate over $40

Brand New

50 Pcs Socket Set - estimate over $75

AC Delco - Brand New

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

PLATTEVIEW HIGH MUSICAL

“GREASE”

MARCH 13 & 14

7:00PM

Rehearsals are underway for Platteview High School's musical “Grease”. Students are working hard and having fun at rehearsals preparing for opening night. Performances of "Grease" will be Thursday, March 13 & Friday, March 14 at 7pm.

NEXT SYAA MEETING MOVED TO FEBRUARY 19, 2014

The Springfield Youth Athletic Association (SYAA) is looking for a few volunteers to join their Board of Directors. SYAA has openings for five Board positions and one Spring Fling Coordinator position. The only prerequisite for these positions is a desire to provide boys and girls in the Springfield Platteview community a variety of opportunities to participate in sports and develop athletic and life skills through preparation and competition.
If interested, please join us for our next monthly meeting on February 19, 2014 at 8pm at the Platteview High School. Election of the new SYAA Board of Directors will take place on February 19, 2014. Current Board members are required to nominate new prospective members to be included on the new Board. Once the Board is filled, the new Board will elect the officers for the upcoming year.
For more information about SYAA, visit our website at http://platteviewjrtrojans.com/. If you have questions, contact SYAA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it."

VFW BREAKFAST

FEBRUARY 23, 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 FEB 27 @ 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

HEARTS TO HANDS MINISTRY

We are inviting any and all who are interested in Knitting, Crocheting and Sewing, to participate in our ministry. We have three programs that we support, KAS Care which is an organization that puts together 8x8 inch squares of knitting or crocheting to create blankets for orphan children in South Africa. What is needed by them are 8x8 inch squares of knitted/crocheted squares with a tail of 24 inches attached to it.

We also support our local NICU with preemie baby items for families who will be taking their precious babies home, who are still quite small. We donate hats, booties and blankets. And this can take the form of knitting, crocheting or sewn items.

And the last item we are looking for help with are Chemo Caps. These are provided to Methodist Hospital to those people who are going through Chemotherapy. They should be made with soft fibers and fabrics, since their skin is very sensitive. These also may be knitted, crocheted or sewn.

Hearts to Hands meets every Thursday evenings at the 1st United Methodist Church in Springfield. But it is not necessary for you to attend the meetings. If you would like to participate in this all we ask is that you bring your items to the church or library.

Any and all items will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

TouchingHearts

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.

February

16th - An Evening

23rd - April and Friends

March

2nd - Ryan McLeay

9th - TBD

16th - Tim Koehn

23rd - John Stokely

30th - Sue Murray

HAPPENING NEARBY

LOFTE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NIGHT

The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley will be holding its annual Volunteer Recognition Night on Saturday, February 22 starting at 6pm. This event is open to all volunteers; actors, ushers, parkers, corporate sponsors and private donors.

The evening will begin with a catered meal provided by “Git ‘Er Done Cook’n” of Avoca. The Lofte will hold its annual business meeting, recognize outstanding volunteers, review the past season and find out what’s in store for the future. All Lofte alumni are welcome to attend.

IRISH MUSIC CONCERT

Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 PM, in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. Greenblatt & Seay will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, folk harp, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and recorders. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions.

Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 9 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay.

The concert will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34.

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited. For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

FIDDLE CAMP

Registration is now open for the 2014 Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska. Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler, author of many fiddle collections, will help the campers get in touch with their inner fiddler. The course of study during the Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps will be designed specifically for the individual campers who sign up.

The June Camp (Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13) is for folks who consider themselves beginners. The July Camp (Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18) is for folks who consider themselves intermediate or advanced. Enrollment is limited to 10 fiddlers for each week, so that everyone will get individual attention.

For more information, e-mail Deborah at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To register on line, log on to: http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp.shtml

~Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.
-Abraham Lincoln

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Connie Manzer

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