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Veterans Memorial now on Facebook

Springfield Veterans Memorial now has a Facebook page. Jim Hornstra has been busy working on updating the information on the page with names of veterans for the wall, photographs and other information regarding the memorial. The address is http://www.facebook.com/springfieldveteransmemorial

Zumba Classes every Monday Night @ the Springfield Gym

Kelsey Pudwill, Zumba Instructor, has been putting on Zumba Classes every Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Elementary Gym. Come and dance your way in to FITNESS!!!!!

Legion Auxiliary  Bingo Begins Saturday

Dwight Wood Post #132 American Legion Auxiliary Bingo will begin Satuday, January 7 at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Community Center. Bingo Nights are also set for Jan. 14, 21, 28, and Feb. 4 and 11. There will be a winner every game. Fifty numbers will be drawn for the two black-out games, each with a $50 prize. If there are no winners at blackout, the numbers drawn will increase by one each week. Auxiliary members will have lunch available for sale. Everyone is welcome to come out and play Bingo on Saturday night!!!!

Youth Archery Program Set

The East River Strutters Chapter of the NWTF is starting a youth archery program for students age 8-12 years. The program will be held at the Bon Homme 4-H Center, Tyndall January 22 and 29 and February 12 and 19 from 2-4 p.m. each day. There is NO cost for youth to participate. All levels are welcome to attend. All equipment will be provided. For information call Ross Hudson at 464-9008.

Four City Positions Open for Election

Four positions up for election in Springfield this spring. The positions are two year terms. The terms expiring and up for election are Mayor, Ward I - currently represented by Brian Jones, Ward II - currently represented by Harold Gosser, and Ward III - currently represented by Greg Walpole. Nominating petitions may be obtained from the City Finance Office and circulation may begin on January 27 and must be returned by 5 p.m. on February 24.

Golden West Announces 2012 Scholarship Program

Area high school seniors may now apply for a Golden West Telecommunications College Scholarship. This year, 44 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students from high schools in the Golden West service area. To apply the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be a Golden West customer and live in a Golden West service area. In addition, students who attend home school and students whose parents live in the Golden West service area and subscribe to a Golden West service, but who attend a school not included in the program are eligible for the at-large scholarship. The Golden West Scholarship Program is designed to help local students pursue degrees at vocational schools, military academies and colleges.

Golden West Scholarship applications are available from the high school guidance counselors, and at-large applications may be obtained by clicking on the scholarship button at www.goldenwest.com. The application deadline is Monday, March 15.

"We're proud to play a role in the education of students from our Golden West service area and hope that many remain in South Dakota after they graduate or return at some point to help create opportunities for others. Committees overseen by each school's superintendent and / or principal will select local scholarship winners, while a committee of Golden West employees will select the at-large recipient. Golden West Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on SAT or ACT scores, high school transcripts and civic and extracurricular activities. In addition, the committees will consider leadership in school, personal character and the applicant's motivation to serve and succeed. When two applicants are extremely close in qualifications, financial need will serve as a tiebreaker. The 2011-2012 Golden West Scholarship program marks the thirteenth year the Golden West Telecommunications Board of Directors has funded the program.

Emmanuel Reformed to hold Soup Kitchen Feb. 8

The Emmanuel Reformed Church will host their annual soup kitchen February 8 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the church. The church has installed an elevator so feel free to attend without having to use the steps. Soup, sandwiches and desserts will be served with a freewill offering taken. Hope to see you all there and come take a ride on our new elevator.