CONESTOGA JR-SR HIGH to PRESENT WINTER MUSIC CONCERT
Thursday, December 15, 2011
7:00pm
Conestoga Jr-Sr High School
Hwy 1 & 42nd Street
Murray, NE
Lead by Music Director, Dwight Rose,
and featuring members of both the
Junior and Senior High School Choirs and Bands
Open to the public for all to enjoy!
Hope you're still saving 'Box Tops for Education' for
the Conestoga Jr-Sr High School band, because
they're still collecting them!
Why not bring them to the Winter Concert this Thursday?
Conestoga Band members and Mr. Rose thank you!
COUGAR SPORTS
(Home games in BOLD print.)
COUGAR WRESTLING
VARSITY
December:
17 @ JCC Tourney, 10 a.m.
20 @ Bishop Neumann Quad, 5:30
January:
7 @ Malcolm Dual Tourney, 9:30 a.m.
21 @ Oakland Craig Invitational, 9 a.m.
28 @ DC West Invitational, 9 a.m.
February:
2 v. Fort Calhoun, 7:00
3 @ Louisville, ECNC Tournament, 3:00
16-18 @ State Tournament, TBA/TBA
JR. HIGH
February:
21 CONESTOGA TRI, HOME, 4:15
25 @ Weeping Water Tourney, 9 a.m.
27 @ Palmyra Tri, 4:30
March:
2 @ Fort Calhoun Tournament, 4:30
6 @ Platteview Quad, 4:15
8 @ Louisville Tri, 4:30
13 @ Auburn Quad, 4:00
COUGAR BASKETBALL
GIRLS' VARSITY
December:
16 @ Yutan, 6:00
20 v Nebraska City, 6:00
30 v Brownell Talbot, 4:00
January:
3 @ Platteview, 6:00
6-7 Lourdes Booster Tourney @ HOME, Times TBA
10 @ East Butler, 6:15
12 v Elmwood-Murdock, 6:15
14 @ Auburn, 7:30
17 v Palmyra, 6:00
19 v Mead, 6:00
20 @ Fort Calhoun, 5:30
24 @ Weeping Water, 7:30
26 v Johnson County Central, 6:00
28 ECNC Preliminary Round @ HOME, TBA
30 ECNC Tournament 1st Round @ HOME, TBA
February:
2 ECNC Semi-Finals, SECC, TBA
4 ECNC Finals, SECC, TBA
7 @ Ashland-Greenwood, 7:45
9 @ Syracuse, 6:00
13, 14, 16 Sub-Districts, TBA
24 District Finals, TBA
March:
1-3 State Tournament, TBA
GIRLS' JV
December:
16 @ Yutan, 4:30
20 v Nebraska City, 4:30
January:
3 @ Platteview, 4:15
10 @ East Butler, 4:00
12 v Elmwood-Murdock, 4:45
14 @ Auburn, 6:00
17 v Palmyra, 4:30
20 @ Fort Calhoun, 3:00
24 @ Weeping Water, 6:00
26 v Johnson County Central, 4:30
February:
7 @ Ashland-Greenwood, 6:00
9 @ Syracuse, 4:30
GIRLS' FRESHMAN
December:
17 @ Louisville Tourney, 8 a.m.
January:
7 v Palmyra, 9:30 a.m.
16 v Weeping Water, 6:00
23 @ Lourdes Central Catholic, 5:30
GIRLS' JR. HIGH
January:
28 @ Johnson-County Central, 8:30 a.m.
February:
2 @ Weeping Water, 6:30
4 @ Weeping Water Booster Tournament, 8 a.m.
& @ Syracuse, 4:30
9 v Louisville, 5:00
18 @ Palmyra Tournament, 9:30 a.m.
21 v Auburn, 4:30
25 @ Elmwood-Murdock, 10 a.m.
BOYS' VARSITY
December:
16 @ Yutan, 7:45
20 v Nebraska City, 7:45
30 v Brownell Talbot, 5:30
January:
3 @ Platteview, 7:45
6-7 Lourdes Booster Tournament @ HOME TBA
10 @ East Butler, 7:45
12 v Elmwood-Murdock, 8:00
17 v Palmyra, 7:30
19 v Mead, 7:45
20 @ Fort Calhoun, 7:00
24 v Auburn, 7:30
26 v Johnson County Central, 7:30
28 ECNC Preliminary Rounds, TBA/TBA
31 ECNC Tourney 1st Round, TBA/TBA
February:
3 @ SECC, ECNC Semi-Finals, TBA
4 @ SECC, ECNC Finals, TBA
9 @ Syracuse, 7:30
17 @ Weeping Water, 7:30
20-21, 23 Sub-Districts, TBA/TBA
27 District Finals, TBA/TBA
March:
8-10 @ STATE TOURNAMENT, TBA
BOYS' JV
December:
16 @ Yutan, 4:30
20 v Nebraska City, 4:30
January:
3 @ Platteview, 4:15
10 @ East Butler, 5:00
12 v Elmwood-Murdock, 4:45
17 v Palmyra, 4:30
20 @ Fort Calhoun, 4:00
24 v Auburn, 6:00
26 v Johnson County Central, 4:30
February:
9 @ Syracuse, 4:30
17 @ Weeping Water, 6:00
BOYS' FRESHMAN
December:
17 @ Louisville Tournament, 8 a.m.
January:
7 v Palmyra, 10:30
9 Elmwood-Murdock Tourney @ HOME, 4:00
16 v Weeping Water, 7:15
23 @ Lourdes Central Catholic, 6:30
BOYS' JR. HIGH
December:
17 @ Elmwood-Murdock Tourney, 8 a.m.
Conestoga Elementary's 'BackPack Program'
Did you know that one in five kids in Nebraska under the age of 18 is at-risk for hunger?
The 'BackPack Program' is designed to provide food for hungry children at times when
other resources are not available, such as during weekends and school vacations. The
BackPack Program' supplies bags filled with child-friendly, nonperishable food for those
children to take home on Friday afternoons.
There will be a fundraiser for the Conestoga elementary program
Sunday, December 18th
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Firehouse Grill, Murray, NE
This will be a free-will donation event, offering spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and a drink.
Recommended giving is $5 per adult and $3 per child over the age of two.
Please come help support this very important cause.
Our New Senator, Paul Lambert, Welcomes New Opportunity to Serve
December 9, 2011, Lincoln— In October my public service career changed dramatically
when I was honored to receive the call from Governor Dave Heineman appointing me to
serve you as the next state senator from Legislative District 2. My service on the city council
and as mayor of Plattsmouth will provide a solid foundation serving constituents in my new
role as your state senator.
In just the past two months – during the special session – I have met hundreds of people
and gained knowledge about the legislative process that will give me a head start moving
into the next legislative session beginning in January of 2012. I really enjoy meeting and
working with new people, and that is important to be effective in the legislature. To those
of you who already know me, this disclosure will come as no surprise. To those of you whom
I have yet to meet, I hope you quickly realize that I am truly interested in learning about what
you think and what is important to you. As the people I represent in the legislature, you, the
citizens of District 2, are very important to me. I believe we will often agree on the issues
that affect our district and the entire state. I was welcomed warmly by my colleagues when
the legislature convened in special session last month. I am getting to know the senators as
individuals and elected representatives of the people in their respective districts. Each senator
has loyalty to and responsibility for his or her own district, but that must be tempered with the
best interest of the entire state. Listening to your concerns while establishing trust and building
strong working relationships with my colleagues will be of utmost importance during the 2012
legislative session.
The work of state senators is supported by dedicated legislative personnel. Essential support
comes from the staff and offices that serve the legislature. I have met and worked with some
of these fine folks already. I know I will continue to benefit from their assistance to help me be-
come an even more effective member of the legislative body.
Each state senator has up two staff people to help with constituent services and assist with l
egislative responsibilities. Sherrie Geier is my senior legislative aide. Sherrie will soon begin
her 12th year with the legislature and many of you already know her from her work with my out-
standing predecessor Senator Dave Pankonin. This month Darlene Howsden came on board
as my administrative assistant. Darlene is new to the legislature and to state government. I look
forward to you having the opportunity to meet and work with her.
From an early age I learned to value hard work and respect public service. I know that my per-
formance as a state senator will require hard work from me and from everyone who provides
support to me. I thoroughly enjoyed my civic duties in Plattsmouth and I am energized by the
challenges that lie ahead for me as the new representative for our legislative district. It is said
that having goals gives one's life greater purpose. My primary goal will always be to leave our
district and this state better than I found it.
I am interested in hearing your comments by mail, phone or email.
Senator Paul Lambert
State Capitol
PO Box 94604
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2613
RECYCLE SCHEDULES for MURRAY, NEHAWKA & BEAVER LAKE
The CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN recycle trailer will be located on these dates
in the following towns:
Now - Dec. 16, Murray
Dec. 17 - 23, Beaver Lake
Dec. 24 - 30, Nehawka
Dec. 31 - Jan. 6, Murray
Jan. 7 - 13, Beaver Lake
Jan. 1 - 6, Nehawka
Jan. 21 - 27, Murray
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Jan. 28 - Feb 3, Beaver Lake
(Murray will also continue to have the recycle bin located behind Town Hall every day,
but this is for Murray residents' use only.)
“Dad’s Christmas Miracle” Playing at Mahoney State Park
KBC Productions is partnering with Eugene T. Mahoney State Park for its 19th winter theater
season with the winter production of “Dad’s Christmas Miracle”." Written by Pat Cook, this
funny and heart-warming story revolves around Connor Murphy (Dustin Reckling Louisville)
who wants a go-cart for Christmas. He and his pals, Tater (Peter Reckling Louisville) and
Neil (Matt Rothgeb, Omaha) try to get to the end of the school semester being good boys in
hopes of getting what they want for Christmas. However, report cards and the annual Christmas
Pageant stand in their way.
Hysterical situations abound in this loving memory of Yuletide charm back when if you had a
dollar it was more money than you knew what to do with; if you had an hour to play, it seemed
forever, and the best time in the whole world had to be Christmas. Artistic Director Kevin Colbert
says, “This is great fun for the whole family!”
Other cast members include: Doug Rothgeb, (Omaha), Dave and Hope Hibler, Keylee Ezell,
(Manley), Andrew DeBrie, Emma Gauthier and Brenda Jones (Louisville).
The production runs December 16, 17, 18, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30PM and Sundays are at 2PM.
Ticket prices are $10 for Adults and $8 for Children 12 and under.
For reservations call the park at 402-944-2523 Ext. 7122.
Pictured in photo: Front - Keylee Ezell, Emma Gauthier. On Sofa - Brenda Jones, Dave Hibler,
Hope Hibler, Standing - Dustin Reckling, Peter Reckling, Matt Rothgeb. Back - Doug Rothgeb.
Fulfill Your New Year’s Resolution to Give Blood
As 2011 draws to a close, many may reflect on the past year and the New Year’s resolutions
made nearly a year ago. If ‘help others’ was included on your list of resolutions, there is still time
to help patients in need by donating blood through the American Red Cross.
With your donation this month, the gift of a blood or platelet donation can make an even greater
difference. In honor of all December blood and platelet donors, a financial contribution will be
made to the American Red Cross annual holiday giving program.
As the new year approaches, take the time to give blood this month and remember to include
‘donate blood’ on your list of resolutions for 2012. Make an appointment today to make a difference
in the lives of others.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appoint-
ment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least
110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students
and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight require-
ments.
About the American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red
Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States.
While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes
without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s
blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills,
serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists
victims of international disasters or conflicts.
CASS COUNTY
12/19/2011, 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm, Town Hall, 643 House St, Avoca
OTOE COUNTY
12/20/2011, 11:15 am- 5:15 pm, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 1162 Mohawk, Syracuse
12/22/2011, 11:00 am- 4:00 pm, Cargill, 2601 Industrial Road, Nebraska City
HAVENMAKER’S PLACE
EVENT FACILITY
Have your holiday event or meeting here!
Havenmakers Place
129 Main Street (2nd Floor)
Louisville, NE
Meetings, Reunions, Parties, Pampered Chef, Scrapbooking, Weddings,
Game Nights, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Fundraisers, Auctions, Craft Shows,
Baby showers, Retreats, Classes, etc...
Tables and Chairs are also available to use for 50+ people!
Full Day $100.00 or $20.00 per hour
Call 402-234-4663 to schedule your event.
Food ServiceGuests are welcome to supply their own food and
beverages. Please take care to protect carpet and all surfaces
from damage. Catering is also available upon request.
Jeanne Anderson 402-234-4663
Fax (402) 234-2032
Email: MyHavenMakers@yahoo.com
We look forward to helping you host a successful event.
Please let us know how we can help.
"Christmas Survival Guide" Opens at Lofte
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is now showing its holiday Christmas musical,
"Christmas Survival Guide."
Written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick with music by John Glaudini, this
show is a musical revue that takes a wry look at what can be a very stressful season.
Armed with a copy of a new book, "A Christmas Survival Guide," the characters
charge into the holiday searching for the true meaning of the holiday.
Artistic Director Kevin Colbert described the show as a "Perry Como Christmas
special with lots of songs and comedy sketches that will keep audience members
entertained and laughing out loud."
Starring in the show are Brandy Palatas and Allison Tiller of Omaha; Dan Hendrickson,
Benjiman Pettiford and Cory Misek of Lincoln, Cynthia West Sheldon and Janet Sorensen
of Elmwood; and Anne Pope of Eagle. Musical Director is Betty Colbert and choreographer
is Noelle Bohaty.
Show dates run December 15, 16, 17 and 18.
Curtain is at 7:30pm on Thursdays through Saturday; Sunday afternoons at 2pm.
Ticket prices are $17. There are special rates for groups over 20 so this may be
a fun alternative to the traditional holiday office party!
Pictured in front row - Benjiman Pettiford, Allison Tiller, Dan Hendrickson, Brandy
Palatas. Back row, Janet Sorensen, Cory Misek and Anne Pope.
The Lofte is located just east of the intersection of Hwy 50 and Hwy 1 in Cass County
near the village of Manley. Those inquiring about tickets may call the Lofte Box Office
at (402)234-2553 or visit the Lofte website at
Sponsored by The Cass County Clergy Association Grant from Interchurch Ministries
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