Springfield Mini Kix took second place at the Just For Kix Eastview Competition on March 1. Front, from left: Madison Wester, Brianna Pidde, Kaylee Simon, Violet Hovland and Mallory Drake. Middle row: Madison Welch, Emma Pingeon, Jaeli Richert, Jordyn Plaster, Astrid Ramirez, Courtlyn Runck,...
Sophia Hillesheim Kral’s entire family gathered last weekend and celebrated her 100th birthday. They gathered in Springfield because this is the community where she grew up,” explained Sophia’s daughter, Renee Wendinger, “and I always think of that saying, ‘it takes a village’ when it comes to Mom...
Cheryl Diede is a valuable volunteer at St. John’s Circle of Care. She plays keyboard for chapel services every Tuesday, at special services at other times, and for some Sunday services as well. She also goes to The Maples where she provides piano accompaniment for sing-alongs.
Springfield Floral, under new ownership, will hold Grand Opening Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, to celebrate spring as well as to offer a special opportunity for the public to stop in to meet and get acquainted with new owner, Char Frank, and staff. Frank purchased the floral shop from Barb...
Brianna (Utz) Portner recently had the opportunity to co-coordinate the 2015 National Eating Disorders (NEDA) Awareness Walk at the Mall of America. The event on February 22 attracted hundreds of participants and raised more than $50,000 for the cause.
“This is not a typical walk. It is an event...
Preschool education plays an essential role in early childhood development, both socially and academically, and it prepares children for kindergarten.
Springfield School District offers Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) through its Community Education program, Pre-School Classes for children...
Birthday cakes have been a requisite part of birthday parties since at least Roman times, when the emperors offered cake all around on their birthdays. But it takes just two to make a birthday party—two people and a cake!
A birthday cake, dedicated and sung over, is a big deal. It may be the magic...
Agnes Kosel fits the pattern
of astounding centenarians
to note101st birthday on January 18
Lorna Thorston — some people call her the Cookie Lady and others call her the Cookie Angel.
That’s because Mrs. Thorston bakes cookies — lots of cookies — and distributes them freely.
“They just disappear,” Lorna said during a recent interview. “When someone comes by, I give them a bag of cookies,...
African violet
is an armful!
Peggy Bredvold holds an African violet plant that resembles a big bouquet. Bredvold received the plant from Greta Jensen several months ago and says it’s been blooming ever since.
African violets are grown almost entirely as houseplants. A full-sized plant typically...