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Four are new appointees toDoane Board of Trustees

Doane Colleges Board ofTrustees has four new appoin-tees. The 36-member boardgathers for sessions each fall andspring, and members serve four-year terms.

Ann Songster Cahill,Class of '72

Cahill, a 1972 Doane gradu-ate, is an active volunteer inthe St. Louis, Mo., communitywhere she resides with her hus-band, Jack, a 1971 Doane gradu-ate. The couple has three grownchildren.

Cahill volunteers on the St.Louis Woman's Exchange Boardof Directors as its recordingsecretary and has also held theoffice of treasurer. She has heldseveral offices with PEO, includ-ing president. For the past 10years, Cahill has been a memberof the St. Louis Children's Hos-pital Board. She is a past mem-ber of the Board of Trustees forthe Mary Institute and St. LouisCountry Day School, a non-profit, independent K-12 pre-paratory school. The school isrecognized as one of the nationsleaders in independent educa-tion.

Cahill holds a bachelor'sin education from Doane andtaught for four years in the Ne-braska public school system. Shealso worked for Edward Jones asa branch office administrator fortwo years.

Jim KeckKeck is senior minister at

First-Plymouth United Churchof Christ Congregational inLincoln. He also serves on theBoard of Trustees for PacificSchool of Religion (Berkeley,Calif.) and is the founding presi-dent of a multi-faith network in

the San Francisco Bay Area.Keck holds a bachelor of arts

from the University of Colorado(Boulder), a master's of divinityfrom the Pacific School of Reli-gion and a doctorate of ministryfrom Andover Newton Theolog-ical School. He has been an ad-junct faculty member at PacificSchool of Religion and a guestlecturer at numerous colleges.He also has served on the boardof Matt Talbot kitchen and out-reach center in Lincoln.

He and his wife, Karen Tay-lor, have two children and live inLincoln.

Jane Renner Hood,Class of '66

Hood brings 23 years of ex-perience working in nonprofiteducation through the NebraskaHumanities Council. She retiredfrom her position as executivedirector in 2010. Among thecouncil's endeavors was collabo-rating with the Nebraska LibraryCommission to start a bilingualreading program in communi-ties with low reading scores.Crete was one of those commu-nities.

Hood graduated cum laudefrom Doane in 1966 with a bach-elor of arts degree. She went onto earn her master's and Ph.D.in history from the Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln. She hastaught history at the Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln, CreightonUniversity and NorthwesternUniversity (Evanston, 111.) Hoodhas given decades of service tolocal, state and national orga-nizations. Currently, she is thevice-chair of the Cooper Foun-dation, a member of the Univer-sity of Nebraska Press Commu-nity Advisory Council as well as

the Lincoln Downtown RotaryClub 14, The Round Table, theWilla Cather Foundation Advi-sory board, and the history ad-visory board for OLLI at UNL.Hood resides in Lincoln, whereshe volunteers as a tutor for Lin-coln Literacy. She has one sonand two granddaughters.

Thomas Sorensen Jr.Sorensen is a financial advi-

sor for Edward Jones and hasbeen with the company since1988.

He holds a degree in animalscience from the University ofNebraska-Lincoln.

Currently, Sorensen servesin the Crete community onthe Crete Area Medical CenterFoundation Board and the CretePublic Schools Trust Board.

He is also a member of theRotary Club and United Churchof Christ.

In 2007, he received the Ser-vice to Mankind Award from theCrete Sertoma Club.

Sorensen and his wife, Vicki,have four children and reside inCrete.

Rotary clubs' fooddrive scheduled

COLUMBUS - TheMorning and Noon Rotaryclubs of Columbus areteaming up to encourageColumbus residents to con-tribute food and cash to lo-cal food pantries.

Members of the clubs willbe stationed at three localgrocery stores today andSaturday, two of the largestgrocery shopping days of theyear.

The food and cash collect -ed will be evenly distributedamong the Platte CountyFood Pantry, Simon Houseand the Salvation Army.

Community CalendarMONDAY

■ Recovery Inc. - 1 p.m., 71stand Cass St., First United MethodistChurch, Omaha. A self-help supportgroup for anxiety, fears and depres-sion. Use north door. Call (402) 449--0301 for more information.

■ Better Breathers Club - 1p.m., Alegent Health Mercy Hospital,Edwards Professional Center, 715Harmony St. Friends and familymembers welcome. Topic: Pulmonarynews. For information, call 328-5479.

■ Families First CommunityCircle - 6 to 8 p.m., 1415 Aye J,Micah House Emergency FamilyShelter. A support group to help peo-ple achieve their goals, each sessionincludes supper and the meeting.Sponsored by Hope Net Ministriesand Promise Partners. Call Molly at322-5966.

■ American Legion Post No.725 Fish Dinner - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,HW.Main,Treynor

■ Down Syndrome SupportGroup - 7 to 9 p.m., GethsemanePresbyterian Church, 1320 W. SouthOmaha Bridge Road. For informa-tion, call Missy Duncan at 366-4543.

■ Co-ed Water ExerciseClasses - 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., LewisCentral pool, 2000 U.S. Highway 275.$2.

■ Women, Infants and Chil-dren Program - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,WIC office, Omni Centre, 300 W.Broadway, Suite 9. Health screenings,food checks and referrals. For infor-mation, call 328-5886.

■ HIV Counseling and Testing- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Council BluffsHealth Department, 209 Pearl St. Foran appointment, call 328-4666.

■ Hometowner Chorus - 9:45to 11:45 a.m., Broadway UnitedMethodist Church, US. First St.,choir room. For retired singers. Alltypes of vocal music and all voiceparts. For information, call 323-9485.

■ Breastfeeding SupportGroup - 10 a.m., Jennie EdmundsonHospital, Kanesville room. For infor-mation, call the birthing center at396-6037.

■ Monday Noon AA - Noon, The500 Club, 410 S. 16th St. Call 328--9979 with questions.

■ Southwest lowa NarcoticsAnonymous - Noon, Let it Be, TheNew lite House, 200 S. 16th Aye.,Council Bluffs; 6 p.m., StraightFriends, Presbyterian Church, ThirdAvenue, Villisca; 8 p.m., Never Alone,St. Michael's Parsonage, 2005 CollegeDrive, south door, Harlan; 8:30 p.m.,Rebellions, The New Lite House, 200S. 16th Aye.

■ Downtown Kiwanis - Noon to1 p.m., Hy-Vee, 1745 Madison Aye.,

conference room. For information, callMike Knedler, 322-0637, or DuaneAnunson, 496-4598.

■ STD Clinic - Monday throughFriday by appointment only. HTV,chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis testingavailable. For appointment, call 323--0096.

■ Overeaters Anonymous- Noon, Broadway Christian Church,2658 Aye. A. Main entrance. ContactHarold at 690-2759; 7 p.m., St.Andrew's Methodist Church, 15050Maple St., Omaha. Use southeastentrance marked "sanctuary," base-ment room 4. Handicap-accessible.Contact Diana (402) 445-2277.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 North Aye., 5to 8 a.m. (adult lap swim), 5:30 to 8:30p.m., (1 lap lane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). Drop in Fees: $3 a child,$7 an adult, 18 and older, $10 a fam-ily. YMCA members are welcome toKirn for free. YMCA membership andswim passes may be used at both Kirnand Council Bluffs YMCA.

■ ZUMBA - 6:15 to 7 p.m., lowaWestern Community College. New fit-ness craze includes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo or meringue-style dancing. Contact IWCC Contin-uing Education at 325-3210.

■ I Want to Work the Steps -2658 Aye. A., Broadway ChristianChurch, 7:30 p.m.n Coping-DualRecovery Anonymous - Alegent PeerConnection, 622 S. Fourth St., 6 to 7p.m.

■ Water Exercise Program - 7to 8 p.m., Lewis Central pool, 2000U.S. Highway 275.

■ Public Open Swim - CouncilBluffs YMCA Pool, 7 S. Fourth St. $3youth, $7 adult, $10 family; 8 a.m. to 1p.m. (Lap Swim/ Water Fitness), 1 to5:15 p.m. (Open Swim), 6:30 to 8 p.m.(Open Swim); Lewis Central pool,2000 US. Highway 275. 5 to 8 a.m.(Lap).

■ Fraternal Order of EaglesNo. 104 Bingo - 7 p.m., North 16thStreet and Avenue F. Public welcome.

■ Westend Optimist Club - 7p.m., Peace Church of the Brethren,2605 Aye. E.

■ Overcomers in Christ - 7p.m. (for women), First Assembly ofGod, 3320 Harry Langdon Blvd., forinformation, call 323-7721 or 614--3438; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (for men andwomen), Church of Freedom, 701Fourth St. For information, call 325--6939. Christ-centered support groupopen to those struggling with anyaddiction. Childcare provided.

■ Lodge No. 259 Open Meeting- 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 130 S.Sixth St.

■ Gamblers 12-step Program -7:45 p.m., Bellevue Library, 1003 Lin-

coln Road, Bellevue, Neb.; 8 p.m., 12--step House, 7306 Grant St., Omaha.For 24-hour hot line, call (402) 978--7899.

■ Monday Nite Al-Anon Fam-ily Group - 8:30 p.m., 500 Club, 410S. 16th St., downstairs. For anyoneeffected by another person's problemswith alcohol. Non-smoking.

■ Cardiac Support Group -5:30 to 7 p.m., Jennie EdmundsonHospital Auditorium, 933 E. PierceSt. For information, call 396-6055.

■ Epilepsy Support Group -6:30 to 8 p.m., Midlands CommunityHospital, McArdle Suite, Highway370 and South 84th Street, Papillion,Neb. CaH (402) 553-6567 for informa-tion.

TUESDAY■ Blind Support Group - 1

p.m., Council Bluffs Senior Center,714 S. Main St. Visually impaired andfamily caregivers welcome.

■ Lewis Township Trustees -7 p.m., Lewis Township Fire Hall,Cypress Avenue and lowa Highway92.

■ Morning Women's Connec-tion - 10 a.m., Risen Son Village,3000 Risen Son Blvd. Continentalbreakfast. Cost is $4. For reservations,call Marietta at 347-5388.

■ Council Bluffs Lions ClubMeeting - Noon, meeting room at theHy-Vee on Madison Aye.

■ American Legion Dinner - 5to 7 p.m., 716 S. Fourth St., chicken-fried steak. Public is welcome.

■ Lewis & Clark Dinner Meet-ing - 5:30 p.m. social hour; DodgeRiverside Grille, 2 Harrahs Blvd.Social hour is followed by dinner anda brief meeting before presentationsat 6:45. The public is welcome toattend. For more information regard-ing the nominal cost for the meal, call(402) 291-1585 or e-mail [email protected].

■ Metro Area Personal Com-puter Club - 6:30 p.m. social hour,7:30 p.m. meeting, Godfather's Pizzaparty room, 3020 W. Broadway.Demonstration following the businessmeeting. For information, call JoeCavallaro at 322-2438 or [email protected] or Fred Veleba at (402)733-7586.

■ Council Bluffs Multiple Scle-rosis Support Group - 7 p.m.,Broadway United Methodist Church,11 First St. Group discusses issues

surrounding those afflicted with MSand their caregivers. Open to the pub-lic. For information on meeting loca-tion, call Jerry at 366-9569.

■ After 5 Connection - 7 p.m.,Risen Son, 3000 Risen Son Boulevard.Cost is $5. Call Carolyn at 322-2177for reservations.

■ United Support forAmputees - 7 p.m., The ResourceRoom at the Rehab Center atImmanuel Hospital in Omaha. Foramputees, family members andfriends. For information, call 644--2955.

■ Veterans of Foreign WarsPost No. 737 and Ladies Auxiliary- 6 p.m., 716 S. Fourth St.

■ Council Bluffs Saddle Club -7 p.m., New Life Assembly.

■ Life After Loss BereavementSupport Group - 7 to 8:30 p.m.,Harlan Senior Center, Harlan. Forinformation, call 755-2757.

■ Survivors of Suicide - 7:30p.m. Support group for those whohave lost a friend or relative to sui-cide. For more information, call 558--4616.

■ Women, Infants and Chil-dren Program - 8 a.m. to noon and

1 to 4 p.m., WIC Office, Omni Centre,300 W. Broadway, Suite 9. Healthscreenings, food checks and referrals.Immunizations from 1 to 3 p.m. Forinformation, call 328-5886.

■ HIV Counseling and Testing- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Council BluffsHealth Department, 209 Pearl St. Foran appointment, call 328-4666.

■ Take Off Pounds SensiblyNo. 608 - 9:30 a.m., First Church ofthe Nazarene basement, 2600 Aye. A.

■ Southwest lowa NarcoticsAnonymous - Noon, Let It Be, TheNew Lite House, 200 S. 16th Aye.,Council Bluffs; 6:30 p.m., Straight andGrateful, Cass County Memorial Hos-pital, second floor, 1501 E. 10th St.,Atlantic; 8 p.m., Visions of Hope, OurSavior Lutheran Church, 313 StorySt.; 8 p.m., Stairway to Freedom,United Methodist Church, 200Church St., Shenandoah; 8:30 p.m.,Rebellions, The New Lite House, 200S. 16th Aye.

■ Children's ImmunizationsWithout Waiting - 1 to 3 p.m., atWIC office, Omni Centre, 300 W.Broadway, Suite. 9. Call 328-4666 formore information.

■ Public Open Swim - CouncilBluffs YMCA pool, 7 S. Fourth St. 5 to8:00 a.m. (Lap Swim), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.(Lap Swim/Water Fitness) 3:30 to5:15 p.m. (Open/Lap). 7:15 to 8 p.m.(Lap Swim). $2 youth, $5 adult, $7family.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 North Aye., 5to 8 a.m. (adult lap swim), 5:30 to 8:30p.m., (1 lap lane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). YMCA members arewelcome to Kirn for free. YMCA mem-bership and swim passes may be usedat both Kirn and Council BluffsYMCA.

■ Overeaters Anonymous - 6p.m., First Presbyterian Church,

South Calvin Hall, 216 S. 34th St.,Omaha. Handicap-accessible. ContactKaren at (402) 346-6076; 7 p.m., UnityChurch, 3424 N. 90th St., Omaha.Contact Marcy at (402) 571-6843.

■ ZUMBA - 6:15 to 7 p.m., lowaWestern Community College. New fit-ness craze includes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo or meringue-style dancing. Contact IWCC Contin-uing Education at 325-3210.

■ Fraternal Order of EaglesNo. 104 Bingo - 7 p.m., North 16thStreet and Avenue F. Public welcome.

■ Overcomers in Christ - 7p.m., Crossroads Christian Center,1224 N. 28th St. Christ-centered

recovery support, men's and women'sgroups.

■ Gamblers 12-step Program -7:30 p.m., Temple Israel, 7023 CassSt., Omaha. For information, call(402) 978-7899. For 24-hour hot line,call (402) 978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous - 8p.m., St. John's United Church ofChrist, 400 Cloverdale Drive, backdoor.

■ Al-Anon - 8 p.m., St. John'sUnited Church of Christ, 400Cloverdale Drive, back door. Non-smoking. For family and friends ofpeople who have drinking problems.Non-smoking.

■ Alzheimer's Disease Care-givers Support Group - 6:30 p.m.,Bethany Lutheran Home, 7 Elliot St.;

7 p.m., Mills County Public HealthOffice, 101 Central, Suite 811, Glen-wood. For families and friends of indi-viduals with Alzheimer's disease andrelated disorders. For information,call 322-8840 or (800) 309-2112.

■ Council Bluffs PublicLibrary Book Discussion Group -Noon., 400 Willow Aye. Lunch Bunch."Louisa May Alcott: The Womanbehind Little Women" by HarrietReisen & Little Women by LouisaMay Alcott. Book discussion groupsare free and open to all who wish toattend. Books are available at thelibrary reference desk. For moreinformation, contact the referencedesk at 323-7553, Ext. 132 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAY

■ American Red Cross Blood-pressure Screening- lOto 11 a.m.,Oard-Ross Drug Store, 701 16th Aye.

■ Pottawattamie CountyTobacco Prevention Coalition -Noon, lowa Western Community Col-lege Looft Hall, room 107. RSVP toAdrienne at (712) 325-6831.

■ Depression and BipolarSupport Support Group - 6 to 7:30p.m., Peer Connection, 622 Fourth St.

■ Head Injury Survivors Sup-port Group - 6:30 p.m., GoodwillIndustries, 1111 S. 41st St. Groups forsurvivors and caregivers and familymembers. For information, call 231--1933 or 231-1927.

■ Military Family SupportGroup - 7 p.m., First CongregationalChurch, 36th and Harney streets,Omaha. Group is for any family mem-ber, significant other or close friend ofmilitary or civilian assigned overseas.For information, call Kathy at 292--1312 or Diana at 292-4138.

■ Harlan Alzheimer's Associa-tion Support Group - 7 p.m., Har-lan Senior Center, Eighth and Laurelstreets.

■ Public Open Swim - CouncilBluffs YMCA pool, 7 S. Fourth St. 5 to8 a.m. (Lap Swim), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.(Lap Swim/Water Fitness) 3:30 to5:15 p.m. (Open/Lap). 6:30 to 8 p.m. $2youth, $5 adult, $7 family.

■ Rotary Centennial Club - 7a.m., Hy-Vee at the Mall of the Bluffs.

■ Business Network Interna-tional - 7:30 a.m., The Center, 714 S.Main St. Visitors welcome and break-fast is served. For more information,call (712) 256-9686.

■ HTV Counseling and Test-ing - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Council BluffsHealth Department, 209 Pearl St.For an appointment, call 328-4666.

■ Co-ed Water ExerciseClasses - 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., LewisCentral pool, 2000 U.S. Highway275. $2.

■ Breastfeeding SupportGroup - 9:30 a.m., Alegent HealthMercy Hospital Lactation Clinic,room 218. Call 325-2525 for informa-tion.

■ Senior Citizens LeisureClub - 11 a.m., Peace Church of the

Brethren, 2605 Aye. E, pinochle andsack lunch. All seniors welcome.

■ Free Eye Screenings - 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1601 Aye. D.Sponsored by Family Eyecare, Dr.Barry Jose and the Council BluffsLions Club.

■ Mid-Week Sobriety - Noon,The 500 Club, 410 S. 16th St. Call328-9979 with questions.

■ Southwest lowa NarcoticsAnonymous - Noon, Let It Be, NewLite House, 200 16th Aye.; 6:30 p.m.Reaching Out, Council Bluffs PublicLibrary, 400 Willow Aye., room 2E; 8p.m., Visions of Hope, SaviorLutheran Church, north side, 313Story St.; 8 p.m., Miracles of Recov-ery, Manning Hospital, Manning;8:30 p.m., Rebellions, New LiteHouse, 200 16th Aye.

■ Midday Optimist Club -Noon, Golden Corral, 3103 DialDrive.

■ Blind Support Group - 1p.m., The Center, 714 S. Main St.Visually impaired and family care-givers welcome.

■ Glenwood Farmer's Market- 4 to 7 p.m., Lake Park.■ Carter Lake Veterans of

Foreign Wars Post No. 9661 Aux-iliary Hamburger Night - 5 to7:30 p.m., 100 Locust St., CarterLake. Hamburgers, tacos and otheritems available. Public welcome.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 North Aye., 5to 8 a.m. (adult lap swim), 5:30 to8:30 p.m., (1 lap lane open), 7 to 8:30p.m. (open swim). YMCA membersare welcome to Kirn for free. YMCAmembership and swim passes maybe used at both Kirn and CouncilBluffs YMCA.

■ ZUMBA - 6:15 to 7 p.m., lowaWestern Community College. Newfitness craze includes Latin and hip-hop dance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. ContactIWCC Continuing Education at 325--3210.

■ Moms Off Meth SupportGroup - 6 to 7 p.m., HeartlandFamily Services, 1515 Aye. J. Forinformation, contact Erin Vanatta at325-5637.

■ Al-Anon - 6 p.m., 620 FourthSt. Support group for family andfriends of people with drinking prob-lems.

■ Overeaters Anonymous -5:30 p.m., Bellevue Public Library,1003 Lincoln Road, Bellevue. Con-tact Judy P. at 292-8337; 6 p.m.,Epworth United Methodist, 2447Aye. B. For information, call Karynat 310-7706. Handicap-accessibleand childcare provided; 7:30 p.m.,Central Presbyterian Church, 55thand Leavenworth streets, northeastside door, Omaha. Contact Barb at515-9049.

■ Water Exercise Program - 7to 8 p.m., Lewis Central pool, 2000U.S. Highway 275.

■ Recovering Food Addicts -6:30 p.m., Broadway ChristianChurch, 2658 Aye. A. For more infor-mation, call Roberta at 328-2678.

■ Greater CommunicatorsToastmasters No. 2114 - 6:30p.m., The Center, 714 S. Main St. Forinformation, call Floy Westermeierat 527-2732 or 661-1652.

■ Carter Lake Optimist Club- 7 p.m., Carter Lake Senior Center,626 Locust St.n Gamblers Anony-mous and Gam-Anon - 7:30 to 9p.m., Fifth Avenue United MethodistChurch, 1800 Fifth Aye. Supportgroup for family and loved ones ofcompulsive gamblers. For 24-hourhot line, call (402) 978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous - 7 to8 p.m., Alegent Health Mercy Hospi-tal, McDermott Building.

■ Debtors Anonymous - 7 p.m.,Community of Christ Family LifeCenter, 150 W. Kanesville Blvd. Call325-6788.

■ Council Bluffs PublicLibrary Book Discussion Group- 7 p.m., 400 Willow Aye. "The Tem-pest," by Shakespeare. Book discus-sion groups are free and open to allwho wish to attend. Books are avail-able at the library reference desk. Formore information, contact the refer-ence desk at 323-7553, Ext. 132 oremail [email protected].

Rotary donates dictionaries to third gradersCOURTESY PHOTO

The Seward Rotary Club's annual literacy project involves distributing school student dictionaries to three area schools,giving a new student dictionary to each student in third grade. The Rotary Club presented dictionaries to Seward Elemen-tary, St. Vincent de Paul Elementary and Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Staplehurst. St. John Lutheran School receivedtheir third grade dictionaries from the Esther and Trumann Prange Memorial Fund. The Rotary Club's Dictionary Project wasfunded through a memorial in honor of the late Sherie Stauffer of Seward, who had been a student at the Seward Elementary.

Community CalendarWEDNESDAY(g\ ■ Public Open

Swim Council BluffsYMCA pool, 7 S.

■ J Fourth St. sto 8:00a.m. (Lap Swim), 8

a.m. to 1 p.m. (LapSwim/Water Fitness) 3:30 to5:15 p.m. (Open/Lap). 6:30 to8 p.m. $2 youth, $5 adult, $7family.

■ Rotary CentennialClub - 7 a.m., Hy-Vee at theMall of the Bluffs.

■ Business NetworkInternational - 7:30 a.m., TheCenter, 714 S. Main St. Visi-tors welcome and breakfast isserved. For more information,call (712) 256-9686.

■ HIV Counseling andTesting - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Council Bluffs Health Depart-rhent, 209 Pearl St. For anappointment, call 328-4666.

■ Co-ed Water ExerciseClasses- 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.,Lewis Central pool, 2000 U.S.Highway 275. $2.

■ Breastfeeding SupportGroup - 9:30 a.m., AlegentHealth Mercy Hospital Lacta-tion Clinic, room 218. Call 325--2525 for information.

■ Senior CitizensLeisure Club - 11 a.m.. PeaceChurch of the Brethren, 2605Aye. E, pinochle and sacklunch. All seniors welcome.

■ Free Eye Screenings -11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1601Aye. D. Sponsored by FamilyEyecare, Dr. Barry Jose andthe Council Bluffs Lions Club.

■ Mid-Week Sobriety -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, New Lite House, 20016th Aye.; 6:30 p.m. Reaching

Out, Council Bluffs PublicLibrary, 400 Willow Aye.,room 2E; 8 p.m.. Visions ofHope, Savior LutheranChurch, north side, 313 StorySt.; 8 p.m., Miracles of Recov-ery, Manning Hospital, Man-ning; 8:30 p.m., Rebellions,New Lite House, 200 16th

Aye.■ Midday Optimist Club- Noon, Golden Corral, 3103

Dial Drive.■ Blind Support Group -

1 p.m., The Center, 714 S.Main St. Visually impairedand family caregivers wel-come.

■ Glenwood Farmer'sMarket - 4 to 7 p.m.. LakePark.

■ Carter Lake Veteransof Foreign Wars Post No.9661 Auxiliary HamburgerNight - 5 to 7:30 p.m., 100Locust St., Carter Lake. Ham-burgers, tacos and other spe-cially priced items available.Public welcome.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1lap lane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). YMCA membersare welcome to Kirn for free.YMCA membership and swimpasses may be used at bothKirn and Council Bluffs YMCA.Drop in Fees: $3 a child, $7 anadult, 18 and older, $10 a fam-ily.

■ ZUMBA-6:15t07p.m.,lowa Western Community Col-lege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educa-tion at 325-3210.

■ Moms Off Meth Sup-port Group - 6 to 7 p.m.,Heartland Family Services,1515 Aye. J. For information,contact Erin Vanatta at 325--5637.

■ Al-Anon - 6 p.m., 620Fourth St. Support group forfamily and friends of peoplewith drinking problems.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 5:30 p.m., BellevuePublic Library, 1003 LincolnRoad, Bellevue. Contact JudyR at 292-8337; 6 p.m.,Epworth United Methodist,2447 Aye. B.This is a 12-stepgroup for anyone sufferingfrom an eating disorder. Forinformation, call Karyn at 310--7706. Handicap-accessible

and childcare provided; 7:30p.m., Central PresbyterianChurch, 55th and Leaven-worth streets, northeast sidedoor, Omaha. Handicap-accessible. Contact Barb at515-9049.

■ Water Exercise Pro-gram - 7 to 8 p.m., LewisCentral pool, 2000 U.S. High-way 275.

■ Recovering FoodAddicts - 6:30 p.m., Broad-way Christian Church, 2658Aye. A. For more information,call Roberta at 328-2678.

■ Greater Communica-tors Toastmasters No. 2114- 6:30 p.m., The Center, 714 S.Main St. For information, callFloy Westermeier at 527-2732or 661-1652.

■ Carter Lake OptimistClub - 7 p.m.. Carter LakeSenior Center, 626 Locust St.

■ Gamblers Anonymousand Gam-Anon - 7:30 to 9p.m., Fifth Avenue UnitedMethodist Church, 1800 FifthAye. Support group for familyand loved ones of compulsivegamblers. For 24-hour hotline, call (402) 978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anony-mous - 7 to 8 p.m., AlegentHealth Mercy Hospital,McDermott Building.

■ Gamblers 12-Step Pro-gram - 8 p.m., 12-step House,7306 Grant St., Omaha. For24-hour hot line, call (402)978-7899.

■ Debtors Anonymous -7 p.m.. Community of ChristFamily Life Center, 150W.Kanesville Blvd. Call 325-6788.

THURSDAY91 Public OpenSwim - CouncilBluffs YMCA pool, 7S. Fourth St. 5 to 8:00a.m. (Lap Swim), 8

a.m. to 1 p.m. (LapSwim/Water Fitness) 3:30 to5:15 p.m. $2 youth, $5 adult,$7 family.

■ Optimist Club ofCouncil Bluffs - 7 a.m., Hy-Vee at the Mall of the Bluffs.

■ HIV Counseling andTesting - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Council Bluffs Health Depart-ment, 209 Pearl St. For anappointment, call 328-4666.

■ Women, Infants andChildren Program - 9 a.m.to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m.,WIC office, Omni Centre, 300W. Broadway, Suite 9. Healthscreenings, food checks andreferrals. For information, call328-5886.

■ Al-Anon - 10 a.m., 410S. 16th. For family and friendsof people who have drinkingproblems. Non-smoking.

■ Council Bluffs Rotary- Noon; 714 S. Main St., TheCenter.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, New Litehouse, 20016th Aye.; 7 p.m., Visions ofHope, Our Savior's LutheranChurch, 313 Story St.; 7:30p.m.. Nobody's Group, Ninthand Durant streets, Harlan; 8p.m., Straight Edge, HopeCenter 106 N. 15th St.,Clarinda; 8:30 p.m., Rebel-lions, New Litehouse.

■ It's Getting Better -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Children's Immuniza-tion Clinic - 1 to 4 p.m.,Community Hall, 205 S. MainSt., for children by appoint-ment only. For an appoint-ment, call 328-4666.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 3 p.m., 2066 ColfaxSt., Blair, Neb. Contact Patti at426-2961; 7:30 p.m., St. Timo-thy's Lutheran Church, 510 N.93rd St., Omaha. Lower level.Contact Kay (402) 457-6864.

■Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly No. 1263 -5 p.m.,2704 E. Kanesville Boulevard,Copper Creek Clubhouse. Forinformation call Shirley at712-642-3530 or Sheila at 712--323-5874.

■ Alegent Health WeightManagement Center Orien-tation - 5:30, Alegent HealthClinic, 801 Harmony St. For

more information, call (712)388-2778 or (800) ALEGENT


■ ZUMBA-6:15t07p.m.,lowa Western Community Col-lege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educa-

tion at 325-3210.■ Journey Beyond

Abuse - 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sup-port group for women whohave left or are thinking aboutleaving an abusive relation-ship or women who have hadmultiple abusive partners andwant to break that cycle.Childcare provided. Call 256--2059 for an intake.

■ Council Bluffs MADDADS -7 p.m., 133 W. Broad-way. For information, call 328--0302.

■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram - 7 p.m., LutheranChurch, 90th and Pacific,Omaha. For 24-hour hot line,call (402) 978-7899.

Nominees wantedfor Rotary award

COLUMBUS -Nomina-tions now are being receivedfrom the community for theColumbus Morning RotaryClub's 14th annual "ServiceAbove Self" award.

Rotary is an internationalclub whose motto is "ServiceAbove Self" in the communi-ty, in the workplace andthroughout the world. Theclub is seeking individualsfrom the Columbus area whoexemplify the spirit of com-munity service.

The individual selected forthe award cannot be aßotar-ian.

Anyone can nominate anindividual by contactingTonya Wemhoff at StaffCoEmployment Service, 233623rd St., (402) 562-7823, [email protected] for nominations isMarch 7; the presentationwill be March 15.

YORK

Welcome to York'signs again discussed

By Melanie WilkinsonSTAFF WRITER

YORK - A number of yearsago, there were discussions aboutthe fact that York has no "welcomesigns." Many communities havelarge, monument-style structures,

welcoming visitors to town . . .which has some wondering whynot York?

One of those questioning thelack of signage is Sally Ruben, alongtime resident, member of theYork County Visitors Bureau anddirector of the York Main Street

program."A number of years ago, the

Rotary Club decided it would worktoward putting up a sign along thebypass," Ruben told the city coun-cil this past week. "They had mon-

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SIGNS:ey set aside and they founda place, on private land, thatthey thought would begood. But it didn't workout.

We're still working onthat scenario, with thelandowners.

"The Main Street com-mittee has talked about sucha sign and we need it,"Ruben continued. "As I wasdriving to Grand Islandrecently, I noticed thatAurora has a beautiful signand Hampton has two newsigns. I talked with theNebraska Department ofRoads and they said if it'son private land and the signis owned by the city, therewould be no restrictionsexcept that there could beno advertising. It needs tobe as simple as possible."

Ruben suggested plac-ing the sign near the bypass,in the vicinity of the AuroraCo-op facility.

"York needs a sign,"Ruben said. "Having onewould show that we are up

Signs again discussedand coming. We need tohave two signs, I believe. Sothere you have it. It's fairlysimple. I think the councilneeds to decide if this proj-ect should go forward andhave a committee work onthat. I don't know, but weneed to start working on it. Ithink the city needs to stepup and do it. You need toshow that you are interestedin York, the council shouldbe cheerleaders for York."

"If we wrote a checktoday, to do this, how muchwould that check be for?"asked Councilmember Mar-garet Brink.

"I don't know," Rubensaid. "Aurora's sign was$16,000."

"We'd be glad to lookinto it," Mayor Chuck Har-ris said, with other councilmembers nodding in agree-ment.

Because the matter was-n't listed as an action itemon the agenda, no officialvote was taken.

calendar■ ■ Governmentmeetings

Lincoln-Lancaster CountyPlanning Commission —1 p.m., County-City Building, CityCouncil Chambers, 555 S. 10thSt. 402-441-6308.

■ ■ Night lifeBourbon Theatre — Lincoln

Exposed: Strawberry Burns,8 p.m.; Professor Plum, 9:30p.m.; Sputnik Kaputnik, 10:30p.m.; Powerful Science, 11:30p.m.; Aren’t We All Dead, 12:30a.m., 1415 O St.

Crescent Moon — Jazz atthe Moon with Jazzocracy, 7-9p.m., 140 N. Eighth St., lowerlevel.

Duffy’s Tavern — Lincoln Ex-posed:Dean The Bible, 8 p. m.;

Pharmacy Spirits, 9 p. m.; EliMardock, 10 p. m., Orion Walsh,11 p. m.; Foam_ Form, midnight,1412 O St.

Duggan’s Pub — open stage,9 p. m.-2 a. m., 400 S. 11th St.

The Grove — DJ Nick theQuick and amateur dancecontest, 8: 30 p. m., 340 W.Cornhusker Highway.

Meadowlark Coffee &Espresso — open mike night forpoets and musicians, 8 p. m.,1624 South St.

Pla Mor Ballroom — Valen-tineDance with Bobby Layne &

His Orchestra, 7-10 p. m., 6600O St.

Zoo Bar — Lincoln Exposed:Dr. John Walker, 6 p. m.; TijuanaGigolos, 7 p. m.; Sons of ’ 76,8: 15 p. m., Hangin’ Cowboys,9: 15 p. m.; Lucas Kellison,10: 15 p. m.; Ghost Runners,11: 15 p. m., Omni Arms, 12: 15a. m., 136 N. 14th St.

■ ■ Local organizationsLincoln Sunrise Optimist

Club — 7 a. m., PerkinsLincoln Sunrise Optimist

Club — 7 a.m., Perkins

Restaurant, 48th and O streets.402-420-5144.

Gateway Sertoma — 7:30a.m., Grandmothers Restaurant,70th and A streets.

Lincoln Literacy Council’sEnglish Conversation Groups— 9:30 a.m., Lincoln LiteracyCouncil, 745 S. Ninth St.; 4:30p.m., F Street RecreationCenter, 1225 F St. or 5 p.m.(Current events, Cedars North-402-476-7323.)

Lincoln Music TeachersAssociation meeting — 11: 30a. m.-1 p. m., Fellowship Com-munity

Church, 8601 HoldregeSt. Program:“ How to ChooseTeaching Materials.” Bringbrown bag lunch, dessert/ bever-age

provided. All music teach-erswelcome.

Lincoln East Rotary Club —11: 45 a. m., Valentino’s, 70thand Van Dorn streets.

Downtown Lincoln OptimistClub — noon, Spaghetti Works,228 N. 12th St. 402-450-1009.

EC Speakers Toastmas-tersClub — noon, Nebraska

East Union, University ofNebraska-Lincoln East Campus,33rd and Holdrege streets.402-472-9707.

Capital City WednesdayNight Carvers — 6: 30-9 p. m.,Robin Mickle Middle School,2500 N. 67th St. Peopleinterested in learning the art ofwood carving are welcome. CallJulie, 402-325-0997, or Ken,402-466-9752.

Lincoln 403 Toastmasters— 7-8: 15 p. m., MadonnaHospital, Sheridan Room, 5401South St. Visitors welcome.402-489-5113.

■ ■ RegisterAtrial Fibrillation: An Over-view— 7-8: 30 p. m. Thursday,

Plaza Conference Center A,BryanLGH East, 1600 S. 48thSt. Free. 402-481-8886 or www.

■ RegisterAtrial Fibrillation: An Over-

view— 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday,Plaza Conference Center A,BryanLGH East, 1600 S. 48thSt. Free. 402-481-8886 or www.

bryanlgh.org/calendar.The Lincoln Czech Club din-ner/

meeting — 5:30 p. m. so-cialhour; 6 p. m. dinner Feb. 10,

HyVee party room, 5010 O St.Reservations: Erma, 402-488-6361 or Betty, 402-489-2778.

Healthy Hearts Run —12: 30 p. m. registration; 1: 30p. m. one-mile or 5K run beginsFeb. 11, American Legion Club,701 Dorsey St., Beatrice. Julie,402-641-5746.

Lincoln Human ResourcesManagement meeting — 11a. m.-1 p. m. Feb. 14, SCCContinuing Education Center,301 S. 68th St., second floor.$ 15/LHRMA members, $ 25/non-members. Register by Feb.10 at www. lincolnhr. org.

“Run with the Big Dogs” HotDog Eating Contest — 7 p. m.Feb. 24, Frank & Simon’s, 201Capitol Beach Blvd. ( WestgateShopping Center). Fundraiserfor Best of Business-Lincolnlocal charity fund. $ 25/ person.Register by Feb. 10 in personat store.■ ■ Lectures

Spring Water Lecture Series—“ Ecohydrology...,” 3: 30-4: 30p. m., Hardin Hall, 33rd andHoldrege streets. Free.

■ ■ EventsCedars Child Development

Center open house — 6: 30-7: 30 p. m., Carol Yoakum FamilyResource Center, 4621 N. W.48th St.

Nebraska Wesleyan FetzerScience film screening —“Green Fire: Aldo Leopold anda Land Ethic for Our Time,” 7p. m., Olin B Lecture Hall, 50thStreet and St. Paul Avenue.Free.Street and St. Paul Avenue.Free.

Rotary program

Courtesy photos

Renee Dubas (top photo) and Kirn Kava from theEast Central District Health Department inColumbus enlightened the Rotary members onprograms available that promote the health andnutrition of mothers and babies, plus many otherservices, through the Good Neighbor CommunityHealth Center. Additional details about the EastCentral District Health Department can be foundon the WEB at www.ecdhd.com.

Rotary member

Courtesy photo

Jamie Roman was recently inducted into SchuylerRotary Club with fellow rotary member and spon-sor, Paul Ehrenberger.

Governor to work with counties on taxLee Newspapers

FREMONT - Gov. DaveHeineman said recently heis willing to work withcounties to develop a wayto eliminate the inheri-tance tax.

"For counties, this is adifficult issue, and I un-derstand this," Heinemansaid during a speech to theFremont Rotary at the Fre-

mont Golf Club that cov-ered taxes, child welfarelegislation and the federalhealth care law.

"We'll try to work withthe counties and every-body," the governor saidabout the inheritance taxissue. "Maybe we'll phaseit in over a period of years.But at the end of the day,just like the estate tax, itneeds to be eliminated ifwe're going to continue tomove forward."

Eliminating the inheri-tance tax was one of theproposals Heineman made

during his State of theState address. But it drewquick criticism fromcounty officials across thestate, including those inDodge County.

He first brought up theidea of phasing out the taxThursday during a legisla-tive hearing on the issue.

"We need to make ourtax system more compet-itive," Heineman said. "It'sone of the things busi-nesses look at every day."

His proposals also callfor lowering tax rates andexpanding the brackets.

Student ofthe Week

Christopher Hernandezhas been selected as theSchuyler Rotary Club Stu-dent of the Week by theschool's science depart-ment.

He participates in theScience and Math Cluband is a member of theyearbook and Warrior Beatstaff.

After graduation, heplans to attend the Univer -sity of Nebraska at Kear-ney to major in pre-medand pursue a career as apharmacist.

His parents are Panchoand Jennifer Hernandez.He has three siblings —Jennifer, Tony and Nico-las.

Avoca Rotary SuperBowl Food DriveTo Be Feb. 3-4

The Rotary Club of Avocais collecting food for less-fortunate people and familieswithin the community.

The Rotary Club SuperBowl Food Drive will takeplace at Avoca Super Foods onFriday, Feb. 3, from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday,Feb. 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

This special "Super BowlWeekend" community serviceproject has been supported inthe past by the community andorganizers hope for anothersuccess food drive.

Contributions of non-perishable food or cashdonations will be greatlyappreciated as part of this effortby local Rotarians at helping tomeet demand through the localfood pantry.

All food products receivedwill be distributed through theAvoca Food Pantry.

Cash donations will beused by the Food Pantry topurchase needed goods andfood products.

All contributions will staywithin the Avoca communityto help meet local needs.

With a continuing tighteconomy there is a real needfor help for area families asthey jttruggle to make endsmeet.

Avoca Rotary SuperBowl Food DriveTo Be Feb. 3-4

The Rotary Club of Avocais collecting food for less-fortunate people and familieswithin the community.

The Rotary Club SuperBowl Food Drive will takeplace at Avoca Super Foods onFriday, Feb. 3, from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday,Feb. 4, from 1 1 :00 a.m. to 1 :00p.m.

This special "Super BowlWeekend" community serviceproject has been supported inthe past by the community andorganizers hope for anothersuccess food drive.

Contributions of non-perishable food or cashdonations will be greatlyappreciated as part of this effortby local Rotarians at helping tomeet demand through the localfood pantry.

All food products receivedwill be distributed through theAvoca Food Pantry.

Cash donations will beused by the Food Pantry topurchase needed goods andfood products.

All contributions will staywithin the Avoca communityto help meet local needs.

Witt a continuing tighteconomy there is a real needfor help for area families asthey struggle to make endsmeet

Guest editorial

Reflecting on what's importantThere comes a time in every

person's life when onelooks back and reflects on

what is important and what isunimportant. One of the thingsthat has always been important tous is the people of this community.

We have found over many, manyyears that we live in a town that ismore than just people living nextdoor to each other. We live in atown where people living next doorto each other truly care about eachother.

We see neighbors helpingneighbors, friends helping friendsand people helping completestrangers with their struggles intheir lives.

What better example have weseen this past year than when ourcommunity reached out time andagain to help those people dealingwith catastrophic illnesses in theirfamily. The families of GracieSchultz, Cayden McConnell,Damon Swarthout, Anna Bledsawand Trevor Sedlacek saw countlessacts of kindness from family,friends and complete strangers.

This is what community is allabout.

We see people stepping up tothe plate to make Beatrice andGage County a better place to live.

Look at all the people who areworking together for a commongoal. The Community Food Pantryand Emergency Services, BlueValley Community Action, HopeCrisis, the Salvation Army, Mealson Wheels, the American RedCross, YRI, Foster Grandparents,Gage County United Way, theBeatrice Area Chamber ofCommerce, Main Street Beatrice,the Rotary Club, the Kiwanis Club,the Sertoma Clubs and the church-es of our community, to name afew.

We cannot even begin to list thecountless hours of caring, compas-sion and selfless acts that are tak-ing place around us each and everyminute, hour and day.

They may be large or they maybe small, but nevertheless, they areall important to the person givingand receiving the gift.

We see individuals who are pas-sionate about their jobs and arecarrying them out to the best oftheir abilities. The BeatriceCommunity Hospital staff, theBeatrice Public Schools staff, thestaffs of the nursing homes in thisarea, Beatrice State DevelopmentalCenter, Mosaic, the fire depart-ment, the police department, thesheriff's department, the city and

county employees, employees inour manufacturing plants, and thelist goes on and on.

Is everything perfect ? No. Iseverything exactly like you wouldlike it to be? No. Is everyone inagreement on every issue? No. But,if you are out there, stepping up tothe plate to make a difference, try-ing to make the community better,trying to help make one person'slife a little easier, you are part ofthe solution for making a bettercommunity.

We have served with many,many people in numerous organi-zations and have served on manyboards with people who are trulydedicated, unselfish individualswho want nothing more than tobring a better life to those aroundthem.

We are grateful daily for thepeople of this community, we areblessed by the people of this com-munity and we are proud to be partof Beatrice and Gage County. Thisis truly the best place on each tocall home. We say a huge "thankyou" for allowing us to be part of acommunity of caring, hope andkindness.

Dennis and Janet ByarsBeatrice

Daddy Daughter Dancers

Darrin Robker and his daughter Kinsey dance together Saturday nightat the Red Oak Rotary Club's second annual daddy/daughter dance.Despite the wintry weather outside, the inside of the Gold Fair Buildingwas packed with more than 150 people, including 77 elementaryschool-aged girls. Sponsored by the Red Oak Rotary Club, the eventraises funds for the service organization's activities throughout theyear, which include scholarships and the ongoing construction of theMiddle School Basketball Cage.

Community Calendar■ THIS WEEKEND• Lincoln Public Schools presentsLincoln Youth Symphony in concert 3p.m. Sunday in Lincoln High Schoolauditorium, 2229 J St. Free.• Dance with music by Dolen Broth-ers

from 3 to 6 p. m. Sunday at Lin-colnEagles Club # 147, 500 West

Industrial Lake Dr. Guests welcome.• 2012 Winter Lecture Series re-sumes7 p. m. Sunday at Unitarian

Church of Lincoln, 6300 A St., with“The Arab Spring, Islam, and Is-lamism in Egypt,” by Professor SimonWood of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Hour-long lecture followed byrefreshments and a Q& A session.Free to the public.• Arts for the Soul series continues7: 30 p. m. Sunday at First Presbyter-ian Church, 840 S. 17th St. Theme:“Sing From the Heart,” featuringguest soloist Malley Keelan, tenor,and Jack Rinke on piano. Seating islimited and by reservation only; afundraiser for Child Advocacy Center.Tickets $20 adults, $17 seniors, $10students, includes desserts.

■ MONDAY• Lincoln Sunrise Toastmasters Clubweekly breakfast meeting at Perkins,48th and O streets. Info.: call Joleenat 483-5088 or send an e-mail tojboshart@ neb. rr. com. Free breakfastfor those who wish to become a bet-ter

speaker and to learn to becomebetter organized.• Lincoln Executive Club noon lunch-eon

meeting on 20th floor of US Bankbuilding, 13th and M streets.• Read to a Dog series continuesthrough March 3 at Walt Branch Li-brary, 6701 S. 14th St. (5 to 7 p. m.)and Gere Branch Library (5:30 to 7: 30p. m.). Additional sessions 5: 30 to7: 30 p. m. Wednesdays at EiseleyBranch Library. Open to children ages6-12 who need practice with theirreading. To sign up to read to a dog,call Marla at ( 402) 450-1081.• R. A. P. Around the Year readinggroup meets from 6: 30 to 7: 15 p. m.at Gere Branch Library, 56th & Nor-mal Blvd., for children in grades 1-3and reading partners. Pre-registrationrequired; call ( 402) 441-8560.• Garden Club of Lincoln meeting, 7p. m., in Culler Middle School cafete-ria, 5201 Vine St. Details in this issue.• Monday Night Big Band returns toBrewsky’s Jazz Underground, 201 N.Eighth St., with music from 7: 30 to 10p. m. Guest director: Pete Madsen. Ad-mission $ 6 for adults, $ 5 for studentswith ID, $ 3 if you bring an instrument

Brewsky's Jazz Underground, 201 N.Eighth St., with music from 7:30 to 10p.m. Guest director: Pete Madsen. Ad-mission $6 for adults, $5 for studentswith ID, $3 if you bring an instrument

and sit in with the band.

■ TUESDAY• Valentine’s Day!• Lincoln Sunrise Kiwanis Clubbreakfast meeting, 6:30 a.m., atMadonna Rehabilitation Hospital,

5401 South St. Program: “MemberMoments,” by Kelly Stahly, Joan Tay-lor

and Mike Jurado.• Lincoln Sunrise Rotary Club break-fastmeeting at IHOP, 27th & Superior.

Guest speaker: Nicki Klein. Topic:RYLA Projects – youth projects inwhich Rotary clubs work with youth.• Lincoln Downtown Rotary Club #14noon luncheon meeting on 20th floorof US Bank building, 13th and Mstreets. Program:“ Climate ChangeScience,” by Dr. Ken Dewey, Univer-sity

of Nebraska-Lincoln.• 2nd National Standing on the Sideof Love Day event, 11 a. m., at FederalBuilding to witness for marriageequality. More info: Unitarian Churchof Lincoln, ( 402) 483-2213.• Lincoln Southeast Kiwanis Club noonluncheon meeting at Williamsburg Hy-Vee meeting room, 40th & Old Cheney.Speaker to be announced.• Capital City Toastmasters weeklymeeting, 5: 45 p. m., at Anderson Li-brary,

3635 Touzalin Ave. Info.: DyannBradbury dbradbury@ digitalriver. com• Capital City Kiwanis Club dinner, 6p. m., at Cotner Center, 1340 N. CotnerBlvd. Program at 7 p. m.:“ ChristianHeritage: Families Restored, ChildrenFilled with Hope and Prepared forLife.”• Bethany Lions Club dinner, 6 p. m.,at Golden Corral Restaurant, 3940 N.27th St., followed by meeting.

• Lincoln Crohn’s Disease and Ulcer-ativeColitis adult support group

meets, 6: 30 to 7: 30 p. m. in NemahaRoom at Madonna Rehabilitation Hos-pital, 5401 South St. Info.: call ( 402)505-9901. Youth support groupmeets 7 to 8 p. m. in Platte Room.• Lincoln Evening Optimist Clubmeeting, 6: 30 p. m., at Taylor Mead-ows.

Guest speaker: Captain JamiePennington of The Salvation Army.

• Jam session 7 to 10 p. m. at LincolnEagles Club # 147, 500 West IndustrialLake Drive. Food available prior tomusic. Guests welcome.• Indian Village Neighborhood Asso-ciation monthly meeting, 7 p. m., atSouthminster United MethodistChurch, 2915 S. 16th St.• South Salt Creek Community Orga-nization monthly meeting, 7 p. m., atPark Middle School, 855 S. Eighth St.• Free Valentine's Day dance featur-ing

Billy Troy & Joe Taylor, 7 to 9 p. m.,

Southminster United MethodistChurch, 2915 S. 16th St.• South Salt Creek Community Orga-nization monthly meeting, 7 p.m., atPark Middle School, 855 S. Eighth St.• Free Valentine's Day dance featur-ing Billy Troy & Joe Taylor, 7 to 9 p.m.,

atAuld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Drive,in Antelope Park, sponsored by theAging Partners Downtown Center.

■ WEDNESDAY• Gateway Sertoma Club breakfastmeeting, 7:30 a.m., at Grandmother’sRestaurant, 70th and A streets. Guestspeaker John Ingram, associate ath-letic director, shares an update on theEast Stadium construction.• Tabitha to offer specialized trainingfor prospective volunteers, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., at New Heights Assem-

bly of God Church, 1522 South GrandAvenue, in York. Additional trainingFeb. 22, same hours. Free to the pub-lic; completion of two-day workshoprequired to serve as a hospice volun-teer.

Register at ( 402) 362-7739.• Seventh annual African AmericanRead-In begins at noon at BennettMartin Public Library, 14th and Nstreets. Black History Month celebra-tion

includes community membersreading excerpts by and about AfricanAmericans and a performance by theQuinn Chapel Choir.• Lincoln Northeast Kiwanis Clubweekly noon luncheon meeting atGolden Corral, 3940 N. 27th St. Pro-gram:“

Alice’s Integrity Fund,” by DebPayne, community development re-sources

and administrator.• E. C. Speakers Toastmasters weeklynoon-hour meeting in Room 314 atUNL’s East Campus Union. Info.: DianeSullivan at dsullivan@ unl.edu.• Lincoln East Rotary Club weeklynoon luncheon meeting at Valentino’sGrand Italian Buffet, 70th & Van Dorn.Guest speaker: Tracie Foreman,health educator, Aging Partners.Topic:“Women’s Heart Health.”• Center Sertoma Club sponsors 15thannual soup supper, 5 to 7 p. m., atCathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500Sheridan Blvd. Variety of soups,dessert and drink for $ 6 ($ 3 for ages2-8), proceeds to Birth Right, WICSHome for Girls. Tickets at the door.• Capitol City Carvers open carvingfrom 6: 30 to 9 p. m. at Mickle MiddleSchool, 2500 N. 67th St., from Sep-tember

through May. Info.: Chuck Bills(423-4969) or Ken ( 466-9752).

• "The Future of Medicare" panelpresentation 6: 30 to 8: 30 p. m. atFirst-Plymouth Church, 20th and Dstreets. Panel: Dr. Leslie Spry, M. D.,Nebraska senior delegate to theAmerican Medical Association; CarolMcShane R. N., clinical director of Ne-braska

Nursing Consultants, to speakabout "Slow Medicine"; also, MarkIntermill, Assoc. State Dir. for Advo-cacy

with AARP of Nebraska. Spon-

Nebraska senior delegate to theAmerican Medical Association; CarolMcShane R.N., clinical director of Ne-braska Nursing Consultants, to speakabout "Slow Medicine"; also, MarkIntermill, Assoc. State Dir. for Advo-cacy with AARP of Nebraska. Spon-

sored by the First Plymouth Peaceand Justice Team. Free to the public.• Lincoln Toastmasters 403 Clubweekly meeting, 7 p.m., in SheridanRoom at Madonna Rehabilitation Hos-pital, 5401 South St.• Wonderful Wednesdays seriesopens at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Churchof Lincoln, 6300 A St. Meets at 7 p.m.weekly through March 28 exceptMarch 14. Drop-in and facilitated pro-gramming,

including "Tipping Pointsand Unscrambling Eggs: How tomorally and practically act on GlobalWarming.”• Lincoln Jazz Series returns toBrewsky’s Jazz Underground, 201 N.Eighth St., with music from 7: 30 to 10p. m. Guest artists: the Andy HallCombo. Admission $6 for adults, $5for students with ID.for students with ID.

■ THURSDAY• Northeast Lincoln Sertoma Clubbreakfast meeting, 7 a.m., on secondfloor of Hy-Vee, 5021 O St. Program:“Prevent Bullying in the Schools,” byRuss Uhing, Lincoln Public Schools.• Lincoln Center Sertoma Clubweekly meeting, 7 a.m., at the Corn-husker Marriott Hotel, 333 S. 13th St.• POETS Toastmasters weekly meet-ing,

11: 30 a. m., at State Office Build-ing,Nebraska Department of Natural

Resources, 4th floor. Info.: JamesGilbert at jgilbert83@ gmail. com.• Northeast Chapter # 2152 of AARPmeets at 12: 30 p. m. at the NortheastActivAge Center, 6310 Platte Ave.Lunch reservations due Tuesday; call( 402) 441-7151. AARP meeting fol-lows

11: 30 a. m. lunch.• Cornhusker Kiwanis Club noonluncheon meeting at The KnollsRestaurant, 2201 Old Cheney Rd.Lunch, guest speaker. Guests wel-come.

• 21st Century Lions Club monthlydinner meeting, 6 p. m., at GoldenCorral Restaurant, 3940 N. 27th St.Info.: contact Idajane Martinez, (402)486-4416.• Star City Lions Club dinner, 6 p. m.,at Parkers’ Smokehouse, 6400 O St.,followed by 7 p. m. meeting.• Lincoln Gem & Mineral Clubmonthly business meeting, 7 p. m., atBethany Park shelter, North Cotnerand Vine. Youth group meets at 6: 30p. m. for a lesson in rocks and miner-als.

Program: treasure hunting.• E. N. Thompson Forum on World Is-suescontinues, 7 p. m., at the Lied

Center for Performing Arts, 301 N.12th St. featuring Mogens Bay and E.Robert Meaney, executive leadershipfor Valmont Industries Inc. Topic:“ Is aGlobal Water Crisis Avoidable?”

sues continues, 7 p.m., at the LiedCenter for Performing Arts, 301 N.12th St. featuring Mogens Bay and E.Robert Meaney, executive leadershipfor Valmont Industries Inc. Topic: "Is aGlobal Water Crisis Avoidable?"

• Community Friends monthly meet-ing, 7 p.m., in Lancaster Room atMadonna Rehabilitation Hospital,5401 South St. Recovery for thosewho have experienced the death of achild. More info.: (402) 477-0857.• Hartley Neighborhood Associationmonthly meeting, 7 p.m., in HartleyElementary School Media Center,33rd and Vine streets.• Fairview Toastmasters Club meets,7 to 8:30 p.m. at BryanLGH MedicalCenter East, private dining room #2.Info.: Jean Kolar at [email protected] or 402-470-3526.• Lincoln Continentals chorus weeklyrehearsal, 7:30 p.m., at First Evan-gelical Free Church, 3300 S. 84th St.

■ FRIDAY• Retired Lincoln police officers andLancaster County sheriff’s deputiesmeet for 9 a.m. breakfast at Stauffer’sCafe & Pie Shoppe, 5600 S. 48th St.• Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club noonluncheon meeting on 20th floor of USBank building, 13th and M streets.Program:“ Reminiscing on UNL Ath-letes,

As Only He Can Do It,” with DonBryant, sports information directoremeritus, University of Nebraska.• Lincoln Downtown Athletic Clubnoon luncheon meeting on 20th floorof US Bank building, 13th and Mstreets. Guest speaker BlakeLawrence to talk about Hurdaat, acompany he and Adi Kunalic started.• Lincoln South Rotary Club noonluncheon meeting at The KnollsCountry Club, 2201 Old Cheney Rd.Speaker: Tom Morrison, superinten-dent,

Branched Oak Recreation Area.• Teen Trek, a free night out for mid-dle school students with an ID, at Bel-mont

Recreation Center, 1234 JudsonSt. This month’s activity: 5-on-5 bas-ketball. Center opens at 7 p. m.;games start at 7: 30 p. m.• Music by Midnight Riders Band,7: 30 to 11 p. m. at Lincoln Eagles Club# 147, 500 West Industrial Lake Drive.

■NEXT WEEKEND•“ My Sacred Path,” retreat for Lin-colnites,

next weekend at St. Bene-dict’s Retreat Center near Schuyler,Neb. Info.: call ( 402) 304-8714.• National Active & Retired Federal

colnites, next weekend at St. Bene-dict's Retreat Center near Schuyler,Neb. Info.: call (402) 304-8714.• National Active & Retired Federal

Employees ( NARFE) monthly lunch-eon11 a. m. next Saturday at The

Knolls Restaurant, 2201 Old CheneyRd., followed by meeting Info.: callMarvin, ( 402) 423-1521.• Lincoln Bird EnCOUNTer 1 to 3 p. m.next Saturday at Eiseley Branch Li-brary, 1530 Superior St., and GereBranch, 2400 S. 56th St.• 16th annual Salt Valley LongbeardsNWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet andAuction next Saturday at HavelockSocial Hall, 4538 N. 62nd St. Social 5Social Hall, 4538 N. 62nd St. Social 5

p. m., dinner 7 p. m., live auction fol-lows.Mail order deadline Feb. 14.

Tickets $ 50/ individual, $ 65/ couple.Contacts: Matt Lyman ( 423-1406)and Arlyn Uhrmacher ( 488-8859).• John H. Ames Reading Series con-tinues

2 p. m. Sunday (Feb. 19) withSusan Grace Dittman, author of Abra-ham Lincoln’s Shining Star: The In-spiring

Story of Abraham Lincoln andNebraska, presented in the Jane PopeGeske Heritage Room of NebraskaAuthors, 3rd floor of Bennett MartinPublic Library, 14th and N streets.• Dinner and dance Sunday (Feb. 19)at Lincoln Eagles No. 147, 500 WestIndustrial Lake Drive. Spaghetti din-ner

($ 8) 2 to 4 p. m., dance 3 to 6 p. m.(“ Easylistening,” with Dale Bruce), $5.All proceeds benefit the NebraskaState Eagles Heart Fund Charity.

■ COMING SOON• TADA Productions and the Lied Cen-ter bring the musical comedy“ LittleShop of Horrors” to the Johnny Car-son

Theatre for eight performancesbeginning Feb. 23. Tickets: ( 402) 472-4747 or www. liedcenter. org.• Elvis tribute artist Joseph Hall per-forms“

Dog House Rock” concert 7p. m. Saturday, March 3 at HavelockSocial Hall, a fundraiser for the SadieDog Fund. Tickets $ 20; call Pam Hoff-man

at ( 402) 420-0121.• Sandhills Crane Trip noon to 11p. m. Thursday, March 22. $ 75 perperson. Register by Feb. 20. Visit theNebraska Nature and Visitor Center.Fee includes van transportation, din-ner

and blind costs. Registration andpayment required by Feb. 20 for blindreservations. Info.: Pioneers Park Na-ture

Center, 441-8708.

• Sandhills Crane Trip noon to 11p.m. Thursday, March 22. $75 perperson. Register by Feb. 20. Visit theNebraska Nature and Visitor Center.Fee includes van transportation, din-ner and blind costs. Registration andpayment required by Feb. 20 for blindreservations. Info.: Pioneers Park Na-ture Center, 441 -8708.

Jackie Hafer named Teacher of Month by East Rotary, US BankJacqueline Hafer, physical

education instructor atCavett Elementary School thepast 16 years and a 36-yeareducator, was named Teacherof the Month in December byLincoln East Rotary Club.She was nominated by CavettPrincipal Kathleen M. Evasco.

A native of Lincoln and a1971 graduate of LincolnNortheast High School, shewas a cheerleader for theRockets at a time when girlsathletic competition was notoffered at the varsity level.

She was a lifeguard at Uni-versityPlace pool while at-tending

the University ofNebraska-Lincoln. She mar-ried

Galen Hafer in 1976 andthey have two daughters,Molly and Anna.

She has taught in Osceola,Neb., and in four Lincoln

Molly and Anna.She has taught in Osceola,

Neb., and in four Lincolnschools – Blessed Sacrament,Randolph, Eastridge, andCavett.

In her nomination letter,Mrs. Evasco said: “JackieHafer is an outstanding edu-cator.

She provides excep-tionalphysical education

experiences to all students atCavett Elementary. She care-fully

plans skill instruction forher students—skills that theycan apply to the sports andgames they play.”

She is part of many

can apply to the sports andgames they play."

She is part of many

school-wide efforts at CavettElementary. She is a leader ofthe BIST team at her school,providing guidance and sup-port

for teachers in school-widestudent management.

She has coached track,soccer and basketball at thehigh school and middleschool levels. She has spon-high school and middleschool levels. She has spon-sored school running clubs;Jump Rope for Heart, anAmerican Heart Associationfundraiser; and also spon-

sored the Elks Hoop Shoot atCavett Elementary School.

She enjoys gardening,walking, and now spendingtime with her grandson.Jackie and Galen Hafer aremembers of the University ofNebraska Event Staff andenjoy working at football andvolleyball games.

Justin Koziaek, represent-tingaward co-sponsor US

Bank, gave her a $ 100 checkto pay for classroom items notto pay for classroom items not

provided by Lincoln PublicSchools, and Harland John-son,

a member of East Ro-tary’sTeacher of the Month

committee, gave her a framedcertificate and a $ 100 checkfor her personal use.certificate and a $100 checkfor her personal use.

ON THECALENDAR

FRIDAYFandango annual benefit forLutheran Family Services, 6 p.m.cocktails and silent auction, 8p.m. dinner, program and liveauction, Champions Run. Tickets:$100. RSVP: www.lfsneb.org.

FEB. 18Heartland Family Service’sCarnival of Love Gala, 6 p.m.cocktails, games, dinner andauctions, Embassy Suites LaVista. Tickets: $125 individual,$150 patron. Information: CarynFicco, 402-552-7424.

FEB. 23“An Evening With Celebrity ChefRick Bayless,” a fundraiser forthe Food Bank for the Heartland,5 p.m. patron party, 5:30 p.m.cocktails, 7 p.m. program, 7:45p.m. dinner, Embassy Suites LaVista. Tickets: $135 individual,$250 patron. Information:[email protected] or 402-905-4810.

FEB. 25JDRF Promise Gala, 6 p.m.cocktails and silent auction, 7:30p.m. dinner, program and liveauction, 9:30 p.m. After Party,Embassy Suites La Vista. Tickets:$175 individual, $125 young

benefactor (35 and younger),$350 patron. Information:402-397-2873 or www.jdrf.org/omaha.

FEB. 26Omaha’s official Oscar party,a benefit for the Alzheimer’sAssociation Midlands Chapter, 5p.m. dinner, auction and AcademyAwards broadcast, DC Centre.Tickets: $125. Reservations (byFeb. 20): 402-502-4301 or www.alz.org/midlands.

MARCH 1Rotary Club of Omaha’sRed, White & Blue Ball, acentennial celebration, 6 p.m.cocktails followed by dinnerand entertainment, CenturyLinkCenter Omaha. Tickets: $75.RSVP (by Feb. 20): 402-342-0281or [email protected].

MARCH 3Easter Seals Nebraska WineEvent, 5 p.m. vintners receptionand silent auction, 6:30 p.m.dinner, live auction and program,Embassy Suites La Vista. Tickets:$150 until Friday; CEO special is10 seats for $1,000. Information:402-345-2200 or 800-650-9880;ne.easterseals.com.

Rotary awardnominees wanted

COLUMBUS - Nomina-tions now are being receivedfrom the community for theColumbus Morning RotaryClub's 14th annual "ServiceAbove Self" award.

Rotary is an internationalclub whose motto is "ServiceAbove Self" in the communi-ty, in the workplace andthroughout the world. Theclub is seeking individualsfrom the Columbus area whoexemplify the spirit of com-munity service.

The individual selected forthe award cannotbea Rotar -ian.

Anyone can nominate anindividual by contactingTonya Wemhoff at Staff CoEmployment Service, 233623rd St., (402) 562-7823, ore-mail [email protected] for nominations isMarch 7; the presentationwill be March 15.

Community Calendaralcohol. Non-smoking.

TUESDAY■ Women, Infants and

Children Program - 8 a.m. tonoon and 1 to 4 p.m.,WICOffice, Omni Centre, 300 W.Broadway, Suite 9. Healthscreenings, food checks andreferrals. Immunizations from 1to 3 p.m. For information, call328-5886.


■Take Off Pounds Sensi-bly No. 608 - 9:30 a.m., FirstChurch of the Nazarene base-ment, 2600 Aye. A.

■ Alzheimer's AssociationCaregiver's Support Group -11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 714 S.Main St., The Center. Can pur-chase lunch.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, The New Lite House,200 S. 16th Aye., Council Bluffs;6:30 p.m., Straight and Grateful,Cass County Memorial Hospital,second floor, 1501 E. 10th St.,Atlantic; 8 p.m.. Visions ofHope, Our Savior LutheranChurch, 313 Story St.; 8 p.m..Stairway to Freedom, UnitedMethodist Church, 200 ChurchSt., Shenandoah; 8:30 p.m.,Rebellions, The New Lite House,200 S. 16th Aye.

■ Children's Immuniza-tions Without Waiting - 1 to 3p.m., atWIC office, Omni Cen-tre, 300 W. Broadway, Suite. 9.Call 328-4666 for more informa-tion.

■ American Legion Din-ner - 5:30 to 7 p.m., 716 S.Fourth St.,Tacos. Public is wel-come.

■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA pool, 7 S.Fourth St. Council Bluffs YMCAPool, 7 S. Fourth St. $3 youth,$7 adult, $10 family; 5 a.m. to 8a.m. (Lap Swim). 8 a.m. to 1p.m. (Lap Swim/Water Fitness).3:30 to 5:15 p.m. (Open/Lap).7:15 to 8 p.m. (Lap Swim). $2youth, $5 adult, $7 family.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). YMCA membersare welcome to Kirn for free.YMCA membership and swimpasses may be used at bothKirn and Council Bluffs YMCA.Drop in Fees: $3 a child, $7 anadult, 18 and older, $10 a fam-ily.

■ Overeaters Anonymous- 6 p.m., First PresbyterianChurch, South Calvin Hall, 216S. 34th St., Omaha. Handicap-accessible. Contact Karen at(402) 346-6076; 7 p.m., UnityChurch, 3424 N. 90th St.,Omaha. Contact Marcy at (402)571-6843.

■ ZUMBA-6:15t07p.m.,lowa Western Community Col-lege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educationat 325-3210.

■ Fraternal Order ofEagles No. 104 Bingo - 7p.m.. North 16th Street andAvenue F Public welcome.

■ Overcomers in Christ -7 p.m.. Crossroads ChristianCenter, 1224 N. 28th St. Christ-centered recovery support,men's and women's groups.

■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram -7:30 p.m., Temple Israel,7023 Cass St., Omaha. Forinformation, call (402) 978-7899.For 24-hour hot line, call (402)978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous- 8 p.m., St. John's UnitedChurch of Christ, 400 CloverdaleDrive, back door.

■ Al-Anon 8 p.m., St. John'sUnited Church of Christ, 400Cloverdale Drive, back door.Non-smoking. For family andfriends of people who havedrinking problems. Non-smok-ing.

WEDNESDAY■ Public Open Swim

Council Bluffs YMCA pool, 7 S.Fourth St. 5 to 8:00 a.m. (LapSwim), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Lap

Swim/Water Fitness) 3:30 to5:15 p.m. (Open/Lap). 6:30 to 8p.m. $2 youth, $5 adult, $7 fam-ily.

■ Rotary Centennial Club- 7 a.m., Hy-Vee at the Mall ofthe Bluffs.

■ Business NetworkInternational - 7:30 a.m., TheCenter, 714 S. Main St. Visitorswelcome and breakfast isserved. For more information,call (712) 256-9686.


■ Co-ed Water ExerciseMONDAY

■ Co-ed Water ExerciseClasses -10:30 to 11:15 a.m.,Lewis Central pool, 2000 U.S.Highway 275. $2.

■ Women, Infants andChildren Program - 8 a.m. to6 p.m.,WIC office, Omni Centre,300 W. Broadway, Suite 9.Health screenings, food checksand referrals. For information,call 328-5886.


■ Hometowner Chorus -9:45 to 11:45 a.m., BroadwayUnited Methodist Church, 11 S.First St., choir room. For retiredsingers. All types of vocal musicand all voice parts. For informa-tion, call 323-9485.

■ Breastfeeding SupportGroup - 10 a.m., JennieEdmundson Hospital,Kanesville room. For informa-tion, call the birthing center at396-6037.

■ Monday Noon AA -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S. 16thSt. Call 328-9979 with ques-tions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let it Be, The New Lite House,200 S. 16th Aye., Council Bluffs;6 p.m.. Straight Friends, Presby-terian Church, Third Avenue, Vil-lisca; 8 p.m., Never Alone, St.Michael's Parsonage, 2005 Col-

lege Drive, south door, Harlan;8:30 p.m., Rebellions, The NewLite House, 200 S. 16th Aye.

■ Downtown Kiwanis -Noon to 1 p.m., Hy-Vee, 1745Madison Aye., conferenceroom. For information, callMike Knedler, 322-0637, orDuane Anunson, 496-4598.

■ STD Clinic - Mondaythrough Friday by appointmentonly. HIV, chlamydia, gonor-rhea, syphilis testing available.For appointment, call 323-0096.

■ Overeaters Anonymous- Noon, Broadway ChristianChurch, 2658 Aye. A. Mainentrance. Contact Harold at690-2759; 7 p.m., St. Andrew'sMethodist Church, 15050Maple St., Omaha. Use south-east entrance marked "sanctu-ary," basement room 4. Handi-cap-accessible. Contact Diana(402) 445-2277.

■ Kirn Pool -100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). Drop in Fees: $3a child, $7 an adult, 18 andolder, $10 a family. YMCAmembers are welcome to Kirnfor free. YMCA membershipand swim passes may be usedat both Kirn and Council BluffsYMCA.

■ ZUMBA-6:15t07p.m.,lowa Western Community Col-lege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educationat 325-3210.

■ I Want to Work theSteps - 2658 Aye. A., BroadwayChristian Church, 7:30 p.m.

■ Coping-Dual RecoveryAnonymous - Alegent PeerConnection, 622 S. Fourth St., 6to 7 p.m.

■ Water Exercise Program- 7 to 8 p.m., Lewis Centralpool, 2000 U.S. Highway 275.

■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA Pool, 7 S.Fourth St. $3 youth, $7 adult,$10 family; 5 to 8 am (Lap), 8am to 1 p.m. (Lap Swim/WaterFitness), 1:00 to 5:15 p.m. (Open

Swim), 6:30 to 8 p.m., (OpenSwim). Lewis Central pool,2000 U.S. Highway 275. 5 to 8a.m. (Lap).

■ Fraternal Order ofEagles No. 104 Bingo - 7p.m., North 16th Street andAvenue F Public welcome.

■ Westend Optimist Club- 7 p.m., Peace Church of theBrethren, 2605 Aye. E.

■ Overcomers in Christ -7 p.m. (for women), FirstAssembly of God, 3320 HarryLangdon Blvd., for information,call 323-7721 or 614-3438; 7:30to 8:30 p.m. (for men andwomen), Church of Freedom,701 Fourth St. For information,call 325-6939. Christ-centeredsupport group open to thosestruggling with any addiction.Childcare provided.

■ Lodge No. 259 OpenMeeting - 7:30 p.m., MasonicTemple, 130 S. Sixth St.

■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram - 7:45 p.m., BellevueLibrary, 1003 Lincoln Road,Bellevue, Neb.; 8 p.m., 12-stepHouse, 7306 Grant St., Omaha.For 24-hour hot line, call (402)978-7899.

■ Monday Nite Al-AnonFamily Group - 8:30 p.m., 500Club, 410 S. 16th St., down-stairs. For anyone effected byanother person's problems withClasses- 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.,Lewis Central pool, 2000 U.S.Highway 275. $2.


■ Senior Citizens LeisureClub - 11 a.m., Peace Church ofthe Brethren, 2605 Aye. E,pinochle and sack lunch. All

seniors welcome.■ Free Eye Screenings -

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1601Aye. D. Sponsored by FamilyEyecare, Dr. Barry Jose and theCouncil Bluffs Lions Club.

■ Mid-Week Sobriety -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S. 16thSt. Call 328-9979 with ques-tions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, New Lite House, 20016th Aye.; 6:30 p.m. ReachingOut, Council Bluffs PublicLibrary, 400 Willow Aye., room2E; 8 p.m.. Visions of Hope,Savior Lutheran Church, northside, 313 Story St.; 8 p.m.. Mir-acles of Recovery, ManningHospital, Manning; 8:30 p.m.,Rebellions, New Lite House,200 16th Aye.


■ Blind Support Group -1 p.m., The Center, 714 S. MainSt. Visually impaired and familycaregivers welcome.

■ Glenwood Farmer'sMarket - 4 to 7 p.m.. LakePark.

■ Carter Lake Veterans ofForeign Wars Post No. 9661Auxiliary Hamburger Night -5 to 7:30 p.m., 100 Locust St.,Carter Lake. Hamburgers, tacosand other specially priceditems available. Public wel-come.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim).YMCA membersare welcome to Kirn for free.YMCA membership and swimpasses may be used at bothKirn and Council Bluffs YMCA.

Drop in Fees: $3 a child, $7 anadult, 18 and older, $10 a fam-ily.

■ ZUMBA - 6:1 5 to 7 p.m.,lowa Western Community Col-lege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educa-tion at 325-3210.

■ Moms Off Meth Sup-port Group - 6 to 7 p.m.,Heartland Family Services, 1515Aye. J. For information, contactErin Vanatta at 325-5637.


■ Overeaters Anonymous- 5:30 p.m., Bellevue PublicLibrary, 1003 Lincoln Road,Bellevue. Contact Judy R at292-8337; 6 p.m., EpworthUnited Methodist, 2447 Aye. B.This is a 12-step group for any-one suffering from an eatingdisorder. For information, callKaryn at 310-7706. Handicap-accessible and childcare pro-vided; 7:30 p.m.. Central Pres-byterian Church, 55th and Leav-enworth streets, northeast sidedoor, Omaha. Handicap-acces-sible. Contact Barb at 515-9049.

■ Depression and BipolarSupport Support Group - 6to 7:30 p.m., Peer Connection,622 Fourth St.

■ Head Injury Survivors Sup-port Group - 6:30 p.m., GoodwillIndustries, 1111 S. 41st St. Groupsfor survivors and caregivers andfamily members. For information,call 231-1933 or 231-1927.

■ Military Family SupportGroup - 7 p.m., First Congrega-tional Church, 36th and Harneystreets, Omaha. Group is for any

family member, significant other orclose friend of military or civilianassigned overseas. For information,call Kathy at 292-1312 or Diana at292-4138.

■ Harlan Alzheimer'sAssociation Support Group- 7 p.m., Harlan Senior Center,Eighth and Laurel streets.

■ Water Exercise Pro-gram - 7 to 8 p.m., Lewis Cen-tral pool, 2000 U.S. Highway275.

■ Recovering FoodAddicts - 6:30 p.m., BroadwayChristian Church, 2658 Aye. A.For more information, callRoberta at 328-2678.


■ Carter Lake OptimistClub - 7 p.m., Carter LakeSenior Center, 626 Locust St.

■ Gamblers Anonymousand Gam-Anon - 7:30 to 9p.m., Fifth Avenue UnitedMethodist Church, 1800 FifthAye. Support group for familyand loved ones of compulsivegamblers. For 24-hour hot line,call (402) 978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous- 7 to 8 p.m., Alegent HealthMercy Hospital, McDermottBuilding.

■ Gamblers 12-Step Pro-gram - 8 p.m., 12-step House,7306 Grant St., Omaha. For 24--hour hot line, call (402) 978--7899.

■ Debtors Anonymous - 7p.m., Community of ChristFamily Life Center, 150 W.Kanesville Blvd. Call 325-6788.


COLUMBUS - Nomina-tions now are being re -ceived from the communityfor the Columbus MorningRotary Club's 14th annual"Service Above Self"award.

Rotary is an internationalclub whose motto is "Ser-vice Above Self" in thecommunity, in the work-place and throughout theworld. The club is seekingindividuals from theColumbus area who exem-plify the spirit of communi-ty service.

The individual selectedfor the award can not be aRotarian.

Anyone can nominate anindividual by contactingTonya Wemhoff at Staff CoEmployment Service, 233623rd St., (402) 562-7823, [email protected]. Dead-line for nominations isMarch 7; the presentationwill be March 15.

Columbus CommunityHospital Auxiliary

COLUMBUS - Colum-bus Community HospitalAuxiliary has selected itsboard officers for 2012. An-nette Alt has been namedpresident. Alt is the soleproprietor of Alt Insuranceand Financial Services, LLCand is a licensed insuranceagent with State FarmAgency. Alt and her hus -band, Andy, reside inColumbus and have threechildren. She is a memberof First United MethodistChurch. LaVonne Schultzhas been named vice presi -dent. Schultz is employedas Secretary at Marley'sElectric, Inc. She is a gradu-ate of Central CommunityCollege. Schultz and herhusband, Jerry, live inColumbus. She is a memberof Trinity Lutheran Church.Schultz is a 24-year mem-ber of Columbus OptimistClub where she has servedas president and secretary.Ruth Lind has been namedsecretary. Lind is retiredfrom Nebraska Public Pow-

er District. She is a memberof Eagles Auxiliary, Colum-bus Morning Rotary (secre -tary), Platte County Histor-ical Society and ColumbusArea Arts Council. Lind en-joys playing cards andspending time with her twodogs and three cats. Lind isemployed part time atLandmark Title and Es -crow. Diane Krings has beennamed treasurer. Krings isemployed part time at Hy-Vee Food Store. She is amember of St. BonaventureCatholic Church. Krings is avolunteer at Simon Houseand is a member of CatholicDaughters. The CCH Auxil-iary exists to support the fi-nancial and service endeav-ors of the Columbus Com-munity Hospital. OtherCCH Auxiliary board mem-bers include Marilynn Kap -penman, past president;Maxine Bredahl, historian;Louise Nyffeler, gift shoprepresentative; and MargeWilbur, sewing suite representative.

Schafer joins State Chamber BoardSubmitted to the Daily Sun

LINCOLN - Beatriceattorney Robert M.Schafer has joined theBoard of Directors of theNebraska Chamber ofCommerce and Industry.The State Chamber boardis comprised of approxi-mately 60 of some ofNebraska's most accom-plished business leaders.Schafer will serve athree -year term as aNebraska Chamber dis-trict director.

"The NebraskaChamber is excited thatan emerging leader whohas already made anotable impact in hiscommunity and his pro-fession will be joining theassociation's Board ofDirectors," said Barry L.Kennedy, President of theState Chamber. "Rob is areal difference maker —from his law practice to

his military leadership tohis volunteer activities.Nebraska's businesscommunity needsyounger leaders and I amconfident that Rob'sexperience and expertisewill serve our Board andthe Nebraska Chambervery well."

Schafer is a partnerwith Carlson, Schafer &Davis, P.C., L.L.0., inBeatrice. His practicespecializes in businessand estate planning, cor-porate law, probate, realestate and taxation.Schaffer is admitted topractice law in the statesof Nebraska and Kansas,as well as the federalcourt systems in thosestates.

Born in Pawnee City,Neb., he continues to be afarm owner and operatorin rural Pawnee County.He received a Bachelor'sDegree in business

administration, with anemphasis in accountingand finance, from theUniversity of Nebraska in1991. In 1996, Schaferearned his Juris Doctordegree from theUniversity of NebraskaCollege of Law. He hasserved more than 26 yearsin the United States mili-tary and currently holdsthe rank of major, servingas the staff judge advo-cate in the Nebraska AirNational Guard 155 th AirRefueling Wing based inLincoln.

Shaffer is also a mem-

ber of the executivecouncil of the NebraskaState Bar Association andhas recently been electedto serve on the NebraskaState Chamber ofCommerce Board ofDirectors. He currentlyserves as president of theTri- County BarAssociation (Gage,Jefferson and Salinecounties), is a member ofthe Beatrice Rotary Club,and serves as member ona number of other com-munity organizations andboards. Schaffer and hiswife have two daughters.

calendar■ ■ Government meeting

Board of Commissioners — 9:30a.m., County-City Building, CityCouncil Chambers, 555 S. 10th St.402-441-6308.

Public Building Commission —1:30 p.m., County-City Building, Room113, 555 S. 10th St. 402-441-7386.

Lincoln-Lancaster County Boardof Health meeting — 5 p.m., TrainingCenter, 3140 N St.

■ ■ Performing arts“Partners & Adversaries” — The

Angels Theatre Company, 6:30 p.m.;tickets available at 5 p.m., SheldonMuseum of Art, 12th and R streets.

■ ■ Night lifeThe Alley — Valentine’s Day linge-rieshow, 9 p. m., 1031 M St.Auld Pavilion — Valentine’s Day

Dance, featuring Billy Troy & Joy Tay-lor,7-9 p. m., 1650 Memorial Drive,

Antelope Park. Sponsored by AgingPartners Downtown Center.

Bourbon Theatre — Yacht with Jef-feryJerusalem, Powerful Science and

Bad Speler vs. $ pencelove, 8 p. m.,1415 O St.

Crescent Moon — Valentine’s Daywith Tony Church, 12-string guitar, 7-9p. m., 140 N. 13th St., lower level.

The DelRay Ballroom — drop-infoxtrot dance lesson, 6: 30-7 p. m.,817 R St.

Indigo Bridge Books — open micpoetry, 7: 30-9: 30 p. m., Indigo BridgeBooks, Seventh and P streets.

Lincoln Eagles Club No. 147 —jam session, 7-10 p. m., 500 W. In-dustrialLake Drive. Guests welcome.

Zoo Bar — The Jazzocracy, 6-9p. m.; UUVVWWZ with Masses, 10p. m.-1 a. m., 136 N. 14th St.

■ ■ OrganizationsSunrise Rotary — 7: 15 a. m., IHOP,

4501 N. 27th St.Lincoln Literacy Council’s English

Conversation Groups — 9: 30 a. m.,Lincoln Literary Council, 745 S.Ninth St.; 4 p. m. ( for pronunciation),

F Street Recreation Center, 1225 FSt. Free for anyone learning to speakEnglish. 402-476-7323.

TOPS ( Take Off Pounds Sensibly)— 8: 30 a. m.; 5, 5: 30, 6: 30 p. m. Forlocations, call Joan, 402-438-6363.New members welcome.

Downtown Rotary Club — noon,Nebraska Club, U. S. Bank Building,

locations, call Joan, 402-438-6363.New members welcome.

Downtown Rotary Club — noon,Nebraska Club, U.S. Bank Building,

13th and M streets.Sewing for Babies Inc. — 1-3

p.m., 5930 S. 58th St., Suite L. Highschool student volunteers welcome.

Capital City Toastmasters —5:45 p.m., Anderson Branch Library,3635 Touzalin Ave. 402-464-2744.

Lincoln Evening OptimistClub — 6: 30 p. m., Taylor Mead-ows

Office Park, 1001 S. 70th St.402-476-3794.

Lincoln Rail Fan Club — 6: 30p. m., Gere Branch Library, 56thStreet and Normal Blvd. Program:DVD screening of opening of“ DonnerPass on the Union Pacific in March2011” with record-breaking snow.

Bethany Lions Club — 6: 30 p. m.,Golden Corral, 3940 N. 27th St.

Lincoln Crohn’s Disease/Ulcerative Colitis Adult SupportGroup — 6: 30-7: 30 p. m., MadonnaRehabilitation Hospital, 5401 SouthSt. 402-505-9901.

Epilepsy Support Group — 7-9p. m., BryanLGH East, Medical Plaza,Classroom 3, 1500 S. 48th St. Forpeople with epilepsy, as well as peo-ple

who know someone with epilepsy.Contact: Michele Johannes, 402-490-9027, michele170@hotmail. com.

The Lincolnaire Chorus, chapterof Sweet Adelines International— 7-9: 30 p. m., Vine Congrega-tional

Church, 1800 Twin Ridge Road.Singers wanted, visitors welcome.402-489-1509.

■ ■ RegisterNebraska Master Gardener Pro-grams— 6: 30-9 p. m., University of

Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus, KeimHall, Room 150. $ 10/ per program.“Plant ID and Plant Diagnostics,” Feb.21;“ Tree Problems,” Feb. 28;“ Her-baceous

Perennial Management,”March 6;“ Soils and Soil Manage-ment,”

March 13;“ Weed Manage-mentBasics,” March 20. 402-472-

8973, mastergardener. unl. edu.Haymarket Theatre 10th An-nual

Gala — 6 p. m. pre-show mealand silent art auction; 7: 30 p. m.performance of“ Charley’s Aunt,” Feb.17, Haymarket Theatre, 803 Q St.402-477-2600.

Cooking with the Cardiologists —with Dr. Rick Thompson and dietianRobbyn Nelson, 6: 30 p. m. Feb. 20,Hy-Vee, 70th and Pioneers. Register:402-489-4244, rnelson@ hy-vee. com.;with Dr. Tim Gardner and dietianMarcia Wallen, 6: 30 p. m. Feb. 20,Hy-Vee, 40th Street and Old CheneyRoad. Register: 402-421-2462,

with Dr. Rick Thompson and dietianRobbyn Nelson, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20,Hy-Vee, 70th and Pioneers. Register:402-489-4244, [email protected].;with Dr. Tim Gardner and dietianMarcia Wallen, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20,Hy-Vee, 40th Street and Old CheneyRoad. Register: 402-421-2462,

[email protected]. $20/person/class.

■ ■ LecturesPreservation Association of

Lincoln Brown Bag — “Lincoln at theCapitol,” with Roxanne Smith, noon,Museum of Nebraska History, 15thand P streets. Free.

“Ethical Decisions on the Slip-perySlope” — with Diann Cattani,

3: 30 p. m., Lied Center for PerformingArts, 301 N. 12th St. Sponsored byUNL Business Administration EthicsProgram. Free.

■ ■ EventsAnnual Valentine’s Day African

Violet Sale — 9 a. m.-3 p. m., TheAtrium, 12th and N streets. Spon-sored

by The Lincoln African VioletSociety.

National Standing on the Side ofLove Day event — 11 a. m., FederalBuilding. Witness for marriage equal-ity.

Information: Unitarian Church,402-483-2213.

■ ■ Upcoming eventsWednesday — Annual African-

American Read-in — co-hosted byLincoln City Libraries and DoaneCollege, noon, Bennett Martin PublicLibrary, 14th and N Streets. Com-munity

members will read excerpts byand about African Americans and theQuinn Chapel Choir will perform. Free.

Wednesday — Lower Platte SouthNatural Resources District boardmeeting — 2 p. m., NRD Office, 3125Portia St.

Wednesday — Department ofVeterans Affairs Information Forum —6 p. m., Veterans Affairs Clinic, PrairieRoom, 600 S. 70th St. Demonstra-tions

of the websites MyHealtheVetand eBenefits will be given. Free.

Veterans Affairs Information Forum —6 p.m., Veterans Affairs Clinic, PrairieRoom, 600 S. 70th St. Demonstra-tions of the websites MyHealtheVetand eBenefits will be given. Free.

Rotary inducts Sue Jones, Kate ThompsonThe Shenandoah Rotary

Club met on Tuesday. Jan.3 1 . for a club assembly.

The meeting started witha full luncheon catered byHy-Vee. Members enjoyedroast beef, baked Irish pota-toes, cork-screw pastasalad, parker house rolls.

Jones

and chef salad. Followingthe meal a delicious red vel-vet cake roll was served.

The meeting was held at

the Waubonsie Room locat-ed at 800 West Sheridan.

President Lori Knightcalled the meeting to orderat 12:20 p.m. and wel-comed everyone.

She introduced her guest.Stacie Feilmeier. of StateFarm Insurance, West DcsMoines. Kirn Gee intro-duced her guest, GlennChilds. Supervisor for WickBuildings of Jefferson.Carolyn Steinbrink led themembership in song. GodBless America. Membersrecited the Rotary FourWay Test written in 1942,by Herbert .1. Taylor. LoriKnight delivered the prayer.

The free lunch drawingwas won by Linda Tyler.Happy dollars were paidalong with communityannouncements andreminders.

Shenandoah High Schoolstudents, Laura Perry andTayrnne Kinghom. updatedthe club with the eventsgoing on at SHS.

Two new members wereinducted into the

Thompson

Shenandoah Rotary Clubwith Kirn Gee serving asmaster of ceremony.

Sue Jones was the first tospeak at the open micro-phone. She gave a brief his-tory of her family. Sue, herhusband Floyd, and theirfour children have been inShenandoah for 40 years.

Kate Thompson is thenew publisher of theShenandoah Valley News.Kate has purchased a homehere and is really glad to bein Shenandoah! A gregari-

ous round of applause wel-comed them both into theclub.

Marilyn Hoskins,International Service chair,reported our club has sentto our sister club in theDominican Republic, 13new single chamber pace-makers and one new dualchamber pacemaker.Additional one used pacetalk and two used singlechamber pacemakers weresent.

Kirn Leininger passedout the results of our clubsurvey. Each table wasasked to choose one goalthat would make a differ-ence in the club.

Discussion was encour-aged and several new ideaswere brought forward.

President Knight con-cluded the meeting at 1p.m.

The next Rotary meetingwill be held Tuesday, Feb.7. at noon.

Community CalendarWEDNESDAY

1f^■ Divorce-Care-Divorced or

M separated?V^ Don't go

through it alone. Meet newfriends, learn coping skills,grow in faith. Weekly classesbegan Feb. 8. For more infor-mation call 366-1408 or [email protected].

■ Public Open SwimCouncil Bluffs YMCA pool, 7S. Fourth St. 5 to 8:00 a.m.(Lap Swim), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.(Lap Swim/Water Fitness) 3:30to 5:15 p.m. (Open/Lap). 6:30to 8 p.m. $2 youth, $5 adult,$7 family.

■ Rotary CentennialClub - 7 a.m., Hy-Vee at theMall of the Bluffs.

■ Business NetworkInternational - 7:30 a.m., TheCenter, 714 S. Main St. Visi-tors welcome and breakfast isserved. For more information,call (712) 256-9686.


■ Co-ed Water ExerciseClasses - 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.,Lewis Central pool, 2000 U.S.Highway 275. $2.

■ Breastfeeding Sup-port Group - 9:30 a.m., Ale-gent Health Mercy HospitalLactation Clinic, room 218.Call 325-2525 for information.

■ Senior CitizensLeisure Club - 11 a.m.,Peace Church of the Brethren,2605 Aye. E, pinochle andsack lunch. All seniors wel-come.

■ Free Eye Screenings -11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1601Aye. D. Sponsored by FamilyEyecare, Dr. Barry Jose andthe Council Bluffs Lions Club.

■ Mid-Week Sobriety -Noonjhe 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, New Lite House, 200

16th Aye.; 6:30 p.m. ReachingOut, Council Bluffs PublicLibrary, 400 Willow Aye.,room 2E; 8 p.m.. Visions ofHope, Savior LutheranChurch, north side, 313 StorySt.; 8 p.m.. Miracles of Recov-ery, Manning Hospital, Man-ning; 8:30 p.m.. Rebellions,New Lite House, 200 16thAye.

■ Midday Optimist Club- Noon, Golden Corral, 3103Dial Drive.

■ Blind Support Group -1 p.m., The Center, 714 S.Main St. Visually impairedand family caregivers wel-come.

■ Carter Lake Veteransof Foreign Wars Post No.9661 Auxiliary HamburgerNight -5 to 7:30 p.m., 100Locust St., Carter Lake. Ham-burgers, tacos and other spe-cially priced items available.Public welcome.


■ ZUMBA - 6:15 to 7 p.m.,lowa Western CommunityCollege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educa-tion at 325-3210.

■ Moms Off Math Sup-port Group - 6 to 7 p.m..Heartland Family Services,1515 Aye. J. For information,contact Erin Vanatta at 325--5637.


■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 5:30 p.m., BellevuePublic Library, 1003 LincolnRoad, Bellevue. Contact Judy

P. at 292-8337; 6 p.m.,Epworth United Methodist,2447 Aye. B.This is a 12-stepgroup for anyone sufferingfrom an eating disorder. Forinformation, call Karyn at 310--7706. Handicap-accessibleand childcare provided; 7:30p.m.. Central PresbyterianChurch, 55th and Leaven-worth streets, northeast sidedoor, Omaha. Handicap-accessible. Contact Barb at515-9049.

■ Water Exercise Pro-gram - 7 to 8 p.m., LewisCentral pool, 2000 U.S. High-way 275.

■ Depression and Bipo-lar Support Support Group- 6 to 7:30 p.m.. Peer Connec-tion, 622 Fourth St.

■ Head Injury SurvivorsSupport Group - 6:30 p.m.,Goodwill Industries, 1111 S.41st St. Groups for survivorsand caregivers and familymembers. For information,call 231-1933 or 231-1927.

■ Military Family Sup-port Group - 7 p.m., FirstCongregational Church, 36thand Harney streets, Omaha.Group is for any family mem-ber, significant other or closefriend of military or civilianassigned overseas. For infor-mation, call Kathy at 292-1312or Diana at 292-4138.

■ Harlan Alzheimer'sAssociation SupportGroup - 7 p.m., HarlanSenior Center, Eighth andLaurel streets.


■ Greater Communica-tors Toastmasters No.2114 - 6:30 p.m., The Center,714 S. Main St. For informa-tion, call Floy Westermeier at527-2732 or 661-1652.


■ Gamblers Anonymousand Gam-Anon - 7:30 to 9p.m., Fifth Avenue UnitedMethodist Church, 1800 Fifth

Aye. Support group for familyand loved ones of compulsivegamblers. For 24-hour hotline, call (402) 978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anony-mous - 7 to 8 p.m., AlegentHealth Mercy Hospital,McDermott Building.

■ Gamblers 12-StepProgram - 8 p.m., 12-stepHouse, 7306 Grant St.,Omaha. For 24-hour hot line,call (402) 978-7899.

■ Debtors Anonymous -7 p.m., Community of ChristFamily Life Center, 150 W.Kanesville Blvd. Call 325-6788.

THURSDAY

If m Public#_ Open Swimmf^%- CouncilI I Bluffs YMCAV^ pool, 7 S.

Fourth St. 5 to 8:00 a.m. (LapSwim), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (LapSwim/Water Fitness) 3:30 to5:15 p.m. $2 youth, $5 adult,$7 family.






■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, New Litehouse, 20016th Aye.; 7 p.m., Visions ofHope, Our Savior's LutheranChurch, 313 Story St.; 7:30p.m., Nobody's Group, Ninthand Durant streets, Harlan; 8p.m., Straight Edge, Hope

Center 106 N. 15th St.,Clarinda; 8:30 p.m.. Rebel-lions, New Litehouse.

■ It's Getting Better -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Children's Immuniza-tion Clinic - 1 to 4 p.m..Community Hall, 205 S. MainSt., for children by appoint-ment only. For an appoint-ment, call 328-4666.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 3 p.m., 2066 ColfaxSt., Blair, Neb. Contact Patti at426-2961; 7:30 p.m., St. Timo-thy's Lutheran Church, 510 N.93rd St., Omaha. Lower level.Contact Kay (402) 457-6864.


■ Alegent Health WeightManagement Center Ori-entation - 5:30, AlegentHealth Clinic, 801 HarmonySt. For more information, call(712) 388-2778 or (800) ALE-GENT.


■ ZUMBA-6:15t07p.m.,lowa Western CommunityCollege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hop

dance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educa-tion at 325-3210.

■ Journey BeyondAbuse - 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sup-port group for women whohave left or are thinking aboutleaving an abusive relation-ship or women who have hadmultiple abusive partners andwant to break that cycle.Childcare provided. Call 256--2059 for an intake.

■ Council Bluffs MADDADS -7 p.m., 133W.Broadway. For information,call 328-0302.

■ Pregnancy Loss andNewborn Loss SupportGroup - 7 to 8:30 p.m.,Methodist Hospital CancerCenter Library, 8303 DodgeSt., Omaha. For information,call 354-4016 or Health TouchOne at 331-1111 or (800) 273--3737.

■ Share & Care - 7:30p.m., Alegent Health MissouriValley Community MemorialHospital, 631 N. Eighth St.,Missouri Valley. Supportgroup for cancer survivors.For information, call 642-2784.

■ Mills County H.O.P.E.Helping Oncology PatientsExcel Support Group - 6:30to 7:30 p.m., Glenwood PublicLibrary Annex, 109 N.Vine,Glenwood. Patients and care-givers welcome. Share andhear information about can-cer issues. For informationcall (712) 527-9699.


Community CalendarTHURSDAY

If ■ Publicg_ Open SwimW^\- CouncilI I Bluffs YMCAV-^pool, 7S.

Fourth St. 5 to 8:00 a.m. (LapSwim), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (LapSwim/Water Fitness) 3:30 to5:15 p.m. $2 youth, $5 adult,$7 family.






■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, New Litehouse, 20016th Aye.; 7 p.m., Visions ofHope, Our Savior's LutheranChurch, 313 Story St.; 7:30p.m., Nobody's Group, Ninthand Durant streets, Harlan; 8p.m.. Straight Edge, HopeCenter 106 N. 15th St.,Clarinda; 8:30 p.m., Rebel-lions, New Litehouse.

■ It's Getting Better -Noon.The 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Children's Immuniza-tion Clinic - 1 to 4 p.m.,Community Hall, 205 S. MainSt., for children by appoint-ment only. For an appoint-ment, call 328-4666.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 3 p.m., 2066 Colfax

St., Blair, Neb. Contact Patti at426-2961; 7:30 p.m., St. Timo-thy's Lutheran Church, 510 N.93rd St., Omaha. Lower level.Contact Kay (402) 457-6864.


■ Alegent Health WeightManagement Center Ori-entation - 5:30, AlegentHealth Clinic, 801 HarmonySt. For more information, -call(712) 388-2778 or (800) ALE-GENT


■ ZUMBA-6:15t07p.m.,lowa Western CommunityCollege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educa-tion at 325-3210.

■ Journey BeyondAbuse - 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sup-port group for women whohave left or are thinking aboutleaving an abusive relation-ship or women who have hadmultiple abusive partners andwant to break that cycle.Childcare provided. Call 256--2059 for an intake.

■ Council Bluffs MADDADS -7 p.m., 133 W.Broadway. For information,call 328-0302.

■ Pregnancy Loss andNewborn Loss SupportGroup - 7 to 8:30 p.m.,Methodist Hospital CancerCenter Library, 8303 Dodge

St., Omaha. For information,call 354-4016 or Health TouchOne at 331-1111 or (800) 273--3737.

■ Share & Care - 7:30p.m., Alegent Health MissouriValley Community MemorialHospital, 631 N. Eighth St.,Missouri Valley. Supportgroup for cancer survivors.For information, call 642-2784.

■ Mills County H.O.P.E.Helping Oncology PatientsExcel Support Group - 6:30to 7:30 p.m., Glenwood PublicLibrary Annex, 109 N.Vine,Glenwood. Patients and care-givers welcome. Share andhear information about can-cer issues. For informationcall (712) 527-9699.


FRIDAY

IP"7 ■ HIV Coun-I seling and/ Testing -8

m a.m. to 5 p.m.,# Council BluffsHealth Department, 209 PearlSt. For an appointment, call328-4666.


■ National Active andRetired Federal EmployeesChapter No. 449 - Noon,Hy-Vee, Madison Avenue, inthe meeting room. Open tothe public.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, New Litehouse, 200S. 16th Aye.; 6:30 p.m., Justfor Today, Faith CommunityChurch, 2701 N. Eighth St.,Red Oak; 7 p.m.. Clean & FreeGroup, first floor McDermottbuilding, 800 Mercy Drive; 8p.m.. Straight and Grateful,309 Elm St., Atlantic; 8:30p.m., Discovery Group Churchof Christ, 714 Benson St.; 8:30

p.m., Rebellions, New Lite-house, 200 S. 16th Aye.

■ Friday Noon AA -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Bingo - 1 p.m., The Cen-ter, 714 S. Main St. Two cardsfor 25 cents each, plus whiteelephant gift.

■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA pool, 7S. Fourth St., 5 to 8 a.m. (LapSwim), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (LapSwim/Water Fitness), 3:30 to7:30 p.m. $3 youth, $7 adult,$10 family.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30-7 p.m. (Open/LapSwim). YMCA members arewelcome to Kirn for free.YMCA membership and swimpasses may be used at bothKirn and Council Bluffs YMCA.Drop in Fees: $3 a child, $7 anadult, 18 and older, $10 a fam-ily.

■The Benevolent & Pro-tective Order of EIksTGIFDinner - 6:30 to 8 p.m., 380McKenzie Aye.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 6 p.m., EpworthUnited Methodist Church,2447 Aye. B.This is a 12-stepgroup for anyone sufferingfrom an eating disorder. Forinformation, call (402) 612--3974. Handicap-accessibleand childcare provided; 9:45a.m., Northside ChristianChurch, 5555 Larimore Aye.,Omaha. Childcare, call ahead.Call Lita at (402) 455-1958. 7p.m., St. Matthew's Church,60th and Walnut streets,Omaha. Handicap-accessible.Contact Kari at (402) 658-1810.

■ Al-Anon for newcom-ers - 7 p.m., Broadway Chris-tian Church, 2658 Aye. A. Sup-port group for family andfriends of people with drink-ing problems. Non-smoking.For information, call 553-5033.

■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram - 7:30 p.m., 12-step

House, 7306 Grant St.,Omaha. For 24-hour hot line,call (402) 978-7899.

■ Wild Bunch: The NextGeneration - 7:30 p.m., 2658Aye. A., Broadway ChristianChurch.

■ Al-Anon - 7:30 p.m.,Broadway Christian Church,2658 Aye. A. Support group

for family and friends of peo-ple with drinking problems.Non-smoking. For informa-tion, call 553-5033.

■ Alcoholics Anony-mous Chapter V - 8 p.m..Fifth Avenue MethodistChurch, 1800 Fifth Aye. Usewest door by parking lot.

Schafer joins State Chamber BoardLINCOLN - Beatrice attorney

Robert M. Schafer has joined theBoard of Directors of the NebraskaChamber of Commerce and Indus-try, the largest statewide businessassociation. Schafer will servea three-year term as a NebraskaChamber district director.

Barry L. Kennedy, President ofthe State Chamber, said, "Rob is areal difference maker - from his lawpractice to his military leadership tohis volunteer activities."

Schafer is a partner with Carlson,Schafer & Davis, P.C., L.L.0., inBeatrice. His practice specializesin business and estate planning,corporate law, probate, real estateand taxation. Schafer can practicelaw in Nebraska and Kansas, aswell as the federal court systems inthose states.

Born in Pawnee City, Neb., hecontinues to be a farm owner andoperator in rural Pawnee County.He received a Bachelor's Degree

in business administration, with anemphasis in accounting and finance,from the University of Nebraska in1991. In 1996, Schafer earned hisJuris Doctor degree from the Uni-versity of Nebraska College of Law.He has served more than 26 yearsin the United States military andcurrently holds the rank of major,serving as the staff judge advocatein the Nebraska Air National Guard155 th Air Refueling Wing based in

Lincoln.Shafer is also a member of the

executive council of the NebraskaState Bar Association and hasrecently been elected to serve onthe Nebraska State Chamber ofCommerce Board of Directors. Hecurrently serves as president of theTri-County Bar Association, and isa member of the Beatrice RotaryClub and several other communityorganizations and boards.

Schafer and his wife have twodaughters.

Rotary program

Lynnette Stevens (top photo) and Father CarlZoucha discussed with the Rotary members thecounty food pantry including the collection anddistribution process. Lynnette also explained the"Share the Warmth" program which takes coatsdonated by citizens to provide warmth to those inneed. The coat program continues throughFebruary 14 and she noted coats should preferablybe cleaned with zippers/buttons working. The foodpantry program is ongoing through the SchuylerMinisterial Association and is available to those inneed throughout the county. Rotary meetsWednesday noon at the Last Chance.

Shrove TuesdayPancake Supper

The Rotary Club ofClarinda will host a pan-cake supper on Tuesday.Feb. 21 at WestminsterPresbyterian Church, 322N. 16th Street. The Clubwill serve pancakes, baconand sausage from 4:30 to7:00 or until the food runsout. Those who attend willbe invited to make a free-will contribution to theRotary international serviceproject in Tanzania.

Literacy is one of six areas of focus for Rotary International, and in keeping with that theme, the Rotary of Club of Clarinda recentlydonated 96 dictionaries to the 2nd and 3rd graders at Garfield Elementary and the Clarinda Lutheran School. Club president KathleenKeefer, and the club's youngest and newest member, Kidron Meyer, presented the dictionaries Wednesday, Feb. 1. Each student wasgiven a bright yellow dictionary to take home and several were left for classroom use. This is a yearly event, one that the organizationhopes to continue into the future, (photo submitted)

Ministerial Allianceto offer ash, prayer'Ashes to Go' to be offered duringAsh Wednesday lunch hour; LentLunches programs planned

Staff Report

Expect an unusual sight on the ClarindaSquare on Wednesday, Feb. 22, during the lunchhour. Several local pastors will be out on theSquare, some wearing their preaching robes,offering prayer and ashes.

Ash Wednesday is an ancient Christian obser-vance that begins the season of Lent. The sign ofashes is intended to remind people of two things.First, they are a sign of sorrow. Some people maybe sorry for their sins; others may wish to showtheir sorrow for the suffering of Christ or the suf-fering of the world. Second, ashes remind us thatwe are mortal. As much as modern life wants topretend otherwise, we know that we die, and thateternal life is the gift of God.

Whether your church holds an Ash Wednesdayservice or not, you are invited to stop while youare out midday (about 1 1:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Feb.22 to have a pastor pray for you and put ashes onyour forehead. Look for them on the north side ofthe Square.

Lent LunchesThe Clarinda Area Ministerial Alliance has for

many years hosted Lent Lunches for the fellow-ship and inspiration of the Christian communityof our area. For some time they were held in local

LENT see page 1 1A

churches, with local pastors providingdevotional reflections, and an offeringreceived for the work of the Alliance.

Some time ago the Ministerial Al-liance decided to take the lunches outof the churches and into the communi-ty by having them at Vaughn's Cafe.At the same time, the pastors groupdecided to stop taking an offering, sothat participants need money only topay for their lunch. At the suggestionof the Community Theatre, they alsoswitched from a "preaching" format todoing readers' theater.

The new practice continues thisyear. Lent Lunches will beginWednesday, Feb. 29, at noon in theback room at Vaughn's Cafe" (on thenorth side of the Clarinda courthousesquare). They will continue weeklythrough the Wednesday of Holy Week(April 4). The cost of $7.50 will payfor lunch, including tip, and partici-pants will enjoy visiting at the tablewith each other, prayer and a readerstheater presentation.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake SupperThe Rotary Club of Clarinda will

host a pancake supper Tuesday, Feb.21, at Westminster PresbyterianChurch, 322 N. 16th St. The Club willserve pancakes, bacon and sausagefrom 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until the foodruns out. Those who attend will be in-

vited to make a free-will contributionto the organization's internationalservice project in Tanzania.

Shrove Tuesday is the day beforeAsh Wednesday, the beginning ofLent. It used to be customary to go toConfession and receive absolution (tobe "shriven") before the beginning ofLent, which is how the day came to becalled "Shrove" Tuesday. It also usedto be customary to use up the fat in thehouse - butter, cream, and so forth -before Lent, and for that reason theday is sometimes called "Fat Tues-day." And a good way to use up butterand cream and fatty meats (likesausage) is to have a pancake supper,so in many places a Shrove Tuesdaypancake supper is a tradition.

The Rotary Club of Clarinda has al-lied itself with the Rotary Club of Dar-es-Salaam Oyster Bay, Tanzania, insupport of a project that helps disabledworkers. These workers gather scrapmetal and create sculpture of the wildanimals of their country. All contribu-tions at the pancake supper will helpbuy tools for their work.

Clarinda Rotary invites the commu-nity of Clarinda to enjoy pancakes to-gether on the eve of Lent and to con-tribute to this international project.The Clarinda Rotary Club, organizedin 1955, is part of the global missionof peace and world understanding ofRotary International, the world's old-est international service club.

Nominees forRotary award

COLUMBUS - Nomina-tions now are being receivedfrom the community for theColumbus Morning RotaryClub's 14th annual "ServiceAbove Self" award.

Rotary is an internationalclub whose motto is "ServiceAbove Self" in the commu-nity, in the workplace andthroughout the world. Theclub is seeking individualsfrom the Columbus area whoexemplify the spirit of com-munity service.

The individual selected forthe award can not be a Ro-tarian.

Anyone can nominate anindividual by contactingTonya Wemhoff at Staff CoEmployment Service, 233623rd St., (402) 562-7823, [email protected] for nominations isMarch 7; the presentationwill be March 15.

Community CalendarSUNDAY

1^^^■ Al-Anon -■ 1 10 a.m., 410 S.St., down-

M stairs. Supportgroup for fam-

ily, friends and co-workers ofpeople with drinking prob-lems. Non-smoking. For infor-mation, call (402) 553-5033.

■ Carter Lake Veteransof Foreign Wars Post No.9661 and Ladies AuxiliaryPancake Breakfast - 8 a.m.to noon, 100 Locust St. Choiceof pancakes, sausage andeggs. $5 per person, $4.50 forseniors. Public is welcome.

■ Kirn Pool - Noon to 3p.m., 100 North Aye., (openswim and' lap swim). YMCAmembers are welcome to Kirnfor free. YMCA membershipand swim passes may beused at both Kirn and CouncilBluffs YMCA. Drop in Fees: $3a child, $7 an adult, 18 andolder, $10 a family.

■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA Pool, 7 S.Fourth St., Noon to 1 p.m.(Lap Swim), 1 to 4 p.m. (OpenSwim). $3 youth, $7 adult, $10family.

■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram - 2:30 p.m., 12-stepHouse, 7306 Grant St.,Omaha. For 24-hour hot line,call (402) 978-7899.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 3 p.m., 309 building,309 Elm St., Atlantic. Reardoor, handicap-accessible.Contact Karen W. at (712) 774--5620; 4 p.m., St. Matthew'sChurch, 60th and Walnutstreets, Omaha. Contact Kath-leen at (402) 556-7877.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - 11 a.m.,Spiritual Breakfast Meeting,New Litehouse, 200 S. 16thAye.; 6:45 p.m.. New Way

Group, Broadway UnitedMethodist Church, east door,room 210, 11 S. First St.; 8:30p.m., Rebellions, New Lite-house, 200 S. 16th Aye.

■ Fraternal Order ofEagles No. 104 Bingo - 6p.m., North 16th St. andAvenue F Public welcome.

MONDAY/^ f\ BCcxhl'If 1 Water Exer-

/ \ Ictasse*-tmmd V«X 10:30 to 11:15a.m., Lewis Central pool, 2000U.S. Highway 275. $2.

■ Women, Infants andChildren Program - 8 a.m. to6 p.m., WIC office, Omni Cen-tre, 300 W. Broadway, Suite 9.Health screenings, food checksand referrals. For information,call 328-5886.


■ Hometowner Chorus -9:45 to 11 :45 a.m., BroadwayUnited Methodist Church, 11S. First St., choir room. Forretired singers. All types ofvocal music and all voiceparts. For information, call323-9485.

■ Monday Noon AA -Noonjhe 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let it Be, The New Lite House,200 S. 16th Aye., CouncilBluffs; 6 p.m., Straight Friends,Presbyterian Church, ThirdAvenue, Villisca; 8 p.m., NeverAlone, St. Michael's Parson-age, 2005 College Drive, southdoor, Harlan; 8:30 p.m., Rebel-lions. The New Lite House, 200

S. 16th Aye.■ Downtown Kiwanis -

Noon to 1 p.m., Hy-Vee, 1745Madison Aye., conferenceroom. For information, callMike Knedler, 322-0637, orDuane Anunson, 496-4598.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - Noon, BroadwayChristian Church, 2658 Aye. A.Main entrance. Contact Haroldat 690-2759.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). Drop in Fees: $3a child, $7 an adult, 18 andolder, $10 a family. YMCAmembers are welcome to Kirnfor free. YMCA membershipand swim passes may beused at both Kirn and CouncilBluffs YMCA.

■ American Legion PostNo. 725 Fish Dinner- 5:30to 7:30 p.m., 11 W. Main,Treynor.


■ I Want to Work theSteps - 2658 Aye. A., Broad-way Christian Church, 7:30p.m.

■ Cardiac SupportGroup - 5:30 to 7 p.m., JennieEdmundson Hospital Audito-rium, 933 E. Pierce St. Forinformation, call 396-6055.

■ Epilepsy SupportGroup - 6:30 to 8 p.m.. Mid-lands Community Hospital,McArdle Suite, Highway 370and South 84th Street, Papil-lion, Neb. Call (402) 553-6567for information.

■ Down Syndrome Sup-

port Group - 7 to 9 p.m.,Gethsemane PresbyterianChurch, 1320W. South OmahaBridge Road. For information,call Missy Duncan at 366-4543.

■ Coping-Dual RecoveryAnonymous - Alegent PeerConnection, 622 S. Fourth St.,6 to 7 p.m.


■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA Pool, 7 S.Fourth St. $3 youth, $7 adult,$10 family; 5 to 8 am (Lap), 8am to 1 p.m. (Lap Swim/Water Fitness), 1:00 to 5:15p.m. (Open Swim), 6:30 to 8p.m., (Open Swim). LewisCentral pool, 2000 U.S. High-way 275. 5 to 8 a.m. (Lap).

■ Fraternal Order ofEagles No. 104 Bingo - 7p.m.. North 16th Street andAvenue F Public welcome.

■ Westend OptimistClub - 7 p.m., Peace Churchof the Brethren, 2605 Aye. E.

■ Overcomers in Christ -7 p.m. (for women), FirstAssembly of God, 3320 HarryLangdon Blvd., for informa-tion, call 323-7721 or 614-3438;7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (for men andwomen). Church of Freedom,701 Fourth St. For information,call 325-6939. Christ-centeredsupport group open to thosestruggling with any addiction.Childcare provided.


■ Monday Nite Al-AnonFamily Group - 8:30 p.m.,500 Club, 410 S. 16th St.,downstairs. For anyoneeffected by another person'sproblems with alcohol. Non-smoking.

Community Calendar■ THIS WEEKEND• Underway: Lincoln Artists ’ Guild Fall

Juried Show on display during Febru-aryat Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso,

1624 South St.• Under way: Association of NebraskaArt Clubs ( ANAC) 2011-’ 12 TravelShow open through Feb. 28 at theNoyes Gallery, 119 S. Ninth St.• Star City Toastmasters meeting, 9 a. m.,at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 5401South St. Info.: Marilyn Champoux atmcpouxbear@neb. rr. com.• National Active & Retired FederalEmployees ( NARFE) monthly luncheon11 a. m. Saturday at The Knolls Restau-rant,

2201 Old Cheney Rd., followed bymeeting Info.: call Marvin, ( 402) 423-rant, 2201 Old Cheney Rd, followed bymeeting Info.: call Marvin, (402) 423-1521.• Lincoln Bird EnCOUNTer 1 to 3 p.m.Saturday at Eiseley Branch Library,1530 Superior St., and Gere Branch,2400 S. 56th St. (Details appeared inlast week’s Neighborhood Extra.)

• 16th annual Salt Valley LongbeardsNWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet andAuction begins with 5 p.m. social Sat-urday at Havelock Social Hall, 4538 N.62nd St. Dinner at 7 p.m., live auctionto follow. Tickets $50 per individual,$65 per couple. Contacts: Matt Lyman(423-1406) and Arlyn Uhrmacher(488-8859).• Capital City Footprinters Chapter #44dinner and general membership meet-ing 6 p.m. Saturday at Lone StarSteakhouse, 200 N. 70th St. Guestspeaker: Lancaster County CourtJudge Laurie Yardley.• Hyde Memorial Observatory, locatedat Holmes Park, open to the publicfrom 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Saturdayin February. Shows this month: “Pointof No Return: Quasars and BlackHoles,” and “Winter Constellations.”Free, suitable for all ages and handi-capped

accessible. Observe the nightsky through two powerful telescopes,and visit with knowledgeable volun-teers.

For more info., visit www. hy-deobservatory.info.• Talent for TeamMates Night, 7: 30 p. m.

Saturday at Lied Center, 301 N. 12th St.Jae Hyun Lim and On Approach take thestage as opening acts for Cherish theLadies. Info.: (402) 436-1990.• Last weekend: The Tony Award-win-ning musical“ Spring Awakening”opened last week on the McDonaldTheatre stage, 51st and Huntington, onthe Nebraska Wesleyan Universitycampus. Remaining performances

7: 30 p. m. Saturday and 2 p. m. Sunday.Tickets $ 15 for adults, $ 10 for seniors,$ 7.50 for students. For ticket info., call

7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for seniors,$7.50 for students. For ticket info., call

(402) 465-2384.• Five-week “Relationships” sermonseries continues Sunday morning atTrinity United Methodist Church, 7130Kentwell Lane. Sermon delivered at 9a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Sermontitle this weekend: “Relationships: BearWith One Another...”• Pancake feed 8:30 a.m. to noonSunday at St. Mark’s On the Campus,13th and R streets. Suggested dona-tion $5 per person.• Sunday service 10 a. m. at Unitar-ian

Church, 6300 A St., features“Apartheid By Another Name? Crimi-nal Justice in America,” by the Rev.Kate Rohde, First Unitarian Omaha.Music by Gopher Baroque.• UU History Class, 11: 30 a. m. Sun-day at Unitarian Church of Lincoln,6300 A St., with student ministerLaura Shennum. Free, drop-in class,bring a lunch.• African-American History Monthfilm series continues 1: 30 p. m. Sun-day

at Nebraska History Museum,15th and P streets, with“ Do the RightThing” ( 1989), telling the story ofracial tension in Brooklyn, N. Y. Freeto the public.• Dinner and dance Sunday at LincolnEagles No. 147, 500 West IndustrialLake Drive. Spaghetti dinner ($ 8)served 2 to 4 p. m., dance from 3 to 6p. m. (“ Easylistening,” with DaleBruce), $5. Dinner and dance: $ 10. Allproceeds benefit the Nebraska EaglesHeart Fund Charity.• John H. Ames Reading Series con-tinues 2 p. m. Sunday with SusanGrace Dittman, author of AbrahamLincoln’s Shining Star: The InspiringStory of Abraham Lincoln and Ne-braska,

presented in the Jane PopeGeske Heritage Room of NebraskaAuthors, 3rd floor of Bennett MartinPublic Library, 14th and N streets.

•“ African-American Experience inFilm” series continues 1: 30 p. m. Sun-day at the Nebraska History Museum,15th and P streets, with Spike Lee’s1989 film“ Do the Right Thing.” Freescreening, not recommended for gen-eral audiences.• Widowed Persons Service socialgroup’s fall schedule continues with2 to 3: 30 p. m. gathering Sunday atCalvert Recreation Center, 4500Stockwell St. For info., call ( 402) 488-

2 to 3:30 p.m. gathering Sunday atCalvert Recreation Center, 4500Stockwell St. For info., call (402) 488-3326.• 2012 Winter Lecture Series contin-ues 7 p.m. Sunday at UnitarianChurch of Lincoln, 6300 A St. Hour-long

lecture followed by refreshmentslong lecture followed by refreshments

and a Q&A session. Free to the pub-lic. This weekend:“ The New Moroc-can

Constitution ( June 2011): TheSecond Revolution of the King and thePeople,” by Professor Samira Sayehof the University of Kansas.

■ MONDAY• Presidents’ Day.• No classes in Lincoln Public Ele-mentary Schools.• Lincoln Sunrise Toastmasters Clubweekly breakfast meeting, 6: 30 to7: 30 a. m., at The Egg & I, 16th and Qstreets. Contact: Tim Duey, 402-617-streets. Contact: Tim Duey, 402-617-7998. Info.: call Joleen at 483-5088or email [email protected]. Freebreakfast for those who wish to be-come a better speaker and to learn tobecome better organized.• Lincoln Executive Club noon lunch-eon

meeting on 20th floor of US Bankbuilding, 13th and M streets.• Read to a Dog series continuesthrough March 3 at Walt Branch Li-brary,

6701 S. 14th St. (5 to 7 p. m.)and Gere Branch Library (5:30 to 7: 30p. m.). Additional sessions 5: 30 to7: 30 p. m. Wednesdays at EiseleyBranch Library. Open to children ages6-12 who need practice with theirreading. To sign up to read to a dog,call Marla at ( 402) 450-1081.• International Association of Admin-istrative

Professionals ( IAAP) dinner, 6p. m., at Lone Star Steakhouse & Sa-loon, 200 N. 70th St. Networking be-gins

at 5: 15. Contact: Heather Swartz,cornhuskeriaap@ yahoo. com.• Adoption Circle monthly meeting, 7to 8: 30 p. m., at Nebraska Children’sHome, 4700 Valley Rd. An informalgroup for adopted persons, birthpar-ents, and adoptive parents who havean interest in learning more aboutthemselves and those they love.• West A Neighborhood Associationmonthly meeting, 7 p. m., at Roper El-ementary School, 2323 S. Codding-ton

Avenue.• Everett Neighborhood Associationmonthly meeting, 7 p. m., at CalvaryUnited Methodist Church, South 11thand Garfield streets.• Health Occupations Students ofAmerica ( HOSA) monthly meeting, 7p. m., at BryanLGH East Medical Cen-ter, 1600 S. 48th St. Info.: Tyler Peter-son

( 499-8021) or Sara Christianson

and Garfield streets.• Health Occupations Students ofAmerica (HOSA) monthly meeting, 7p.m., at BryanLGH East Medical Cen-ter, 1600 S. 48th St. Info.: Tyler Peter-son (499-8021) or Sara Christianson(310-2970).

• Monday Night Big Band returns toBrewsky’s Jazz Underground, 201 N.Eighth St., with music from 7:30 to 10

p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $5 forstudents with ID, $3 if you bring aninstrument and sit in with the band.Guest director next week: Jeff Patton.■ TUESDAY• Lincoln Sunrise Kiwanis Clubbreakfast meeting, 6:30 a.m., atMadonna Rehabilitation Hospital,5401 South St. Program to be an-nounced.

• Lincoln Sunrise Rotary Club break-fastmeeting at IHOP, 27th & Superior.• First United Methodist Seniors’

monthly breakfast, 8: 30 a. m., atNorth 48th & St. Paul Avenue.• Lincoln Downtown Rotary Club #14noon luncheon meeting on 20th floorof US Bank building, 13th and Mstreets.• Lincoln Southeast Kiwanis Clubnoon luncheon meeting at Williams-burg

Hy-Vee meeting room, 40th &Old Cheney. Program:“ Appreciation,”by Debbie Way, outreach director,Roper & Sons.

Old Cheney. Program: "Appreciation,"by Debbie Way, outreach director,Roper & Sons.• Ebenezer United Church of Christ,801 B St., hosts Shrove Tuesday pan-cake

feed from 5to7p.m. Free-willoffering.• Capital City Toastmasters weeklymeeting, 5: 45 p. m., at Anderson Li-brary,

3635 Touzalin Ave. Info.: DyannBradbury dbradbury@ digitalriver.com• Capital City Kiwanis Club dinnermeeting, 6 p. m., at Cotner Center,1340 N. Cotner Blvd. Program:“ CASA– Special Advocates for Children,” byDawn Rockey, executive director.• Lincoln Camera Club monthly meet-ing,

7 to 9 p. m., in Room 163 ofHardin Hall, UNL East Campus, 33rdand Holdrege streets.• Ballroom dancing 7 to 9 p. m. atAuld Pavilion in Antelope Park, 1650Memorial Drive. Admission: $ 4. Livemusic by the C. J. Hanner Combo.• Jam session from 7 to 10 pm. atLincoln Eagles Club # 147, 500 WestIndustrial Lake Drive.

• Jam session from 7 to 10 pm. atLincoln Eagles Club #147, 500 WestIndustrial Lake Drive.

■ WEDNESDAY• Ash Wednesday.• Washington’s Birthday.• Gateway Sertoma Club breakfastmeeting, 7:30 a.m., at Grandmother’sRestaurant, 70th and A streets.• Lincoln Northeast Kiwanis Clubweekly noon luncheon meeting atGolden Corral, 3940 N. 27th St. Guestspeaker: Betsy Branscombe, Speed-way

Motors.• E. C. Speakers Toastmasters weeklynoon-hour meeting in Room 314 atUNL’s East Campus Union. Info.: DianeUNL's East Campus Union. Info.: Diane

Sullivan at dsullivan@ unl. edu.• Lincoln East Rotary Club weeklynoon luncheon meeting atValentino’sGrand Italian Buffet, 70th &Van Dorn.program:“ Astonishing Power of Ap-preciation,”

by Debbie Way, outreachdirector, Roper & Sons.• Bridge games 1 to 4: 30 p. m. atFirst-Plymouth Church, 20th & D.

•“ Workshop: 5 Pastors & the BibleContinues,” 6: 15 p. m., at First-Ply-mouth

Church, 20th and D streets.Ash Wednesday to be explored. Free.• Monthly meeting of support groupfor people who have amputations,6: 30 to 7: 30 p. m., in Lancaster Roomat Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital,5401 South St. Also open to friends,family members and caregivers. Info.:Julie White, ( 402) 483-9439.• Capitol City Carvers open carvingfrom 6: 30 to 9 p. m. at Mickle MiddleSchool, 2500 N. 67th St., from Sep-tember

through May. Info.: Chuck Bills( 423-4969) or Ken ( 466-9752).• Community-wide event,“ Happy atNebraska Wesleyan University,” 7p. m., in Olin B Lecture Hall, located inthe Olin Hall of Science, a block eastof 50th & St. Paul. Documentary,“Happy - www. TheHappyMovie. com”will play, followed by panel discussionwith three NWU faculty. Free to thepublic.

• Lincoln Toastmasters 403 Club

with three NWU faculty. Free to thepublic.• Lincoln Toastmasters 403 Clubweekly meeting, 7 p.m., in SheridanRoom at Madonna Rehabilitation Hos-pital,

5401 South St.• Wonderful Wednesdays seriesopens at 7 p. m. at Unitarian Churchof Lincoln, 6300 A St. Meets at 7 p. m.weekly through March 28 exceptMarch 14. Drop-in and facilitated pro-gramming, including "Tipping Pointsand Unscrambling Eggs: How tomorally and practically act on GlobalWarming.”• Ash Wednesday service, 7 p. m., atNew Visions Community of St. James,Southminster, and Calvary UnitedMethodist Churches, featuring theVoices United Choir, at SouthminsterUnited Methodist Church, South 16thand Otoe streets. Info.: call ( 402) 476-and Otoe streets. Info.: call (402) 476-7353.

■ THURSDAY• Northeast Lincoln Sertoma Clubbreakfast meeting, 7 a.m., on secondfloor of Hy-Vee, 5021 O St. Programto be announced.• Lincoln Center Sertoma Clubweekly meeting, 7 a. m., at the Corn-husker

Marriott Hotel, 333 S. 13th St.husker Marriott Hotel, 333 S. 13th St.

• POETS Toastmasters weekly meet-ing, 11:30 a.m., at State Office Build-ing, Nebraska Department of NaturalResources, 4th floor. Info.: JamesGilbert at [email protected].

• Cornhusker Kiwanis Club noonluncheon meeting at The KnollsRestaurant, 2201 Old Cheney Rd.Lunch and guest speaker. Guestswelcome.• Fairview Toastmasters Club meetsfrom 7 to 8:30 p.m. at BryanLGHMedical Center East, private diningroom #2. For info., contact Jean Kolarat [email protected] or 402-470-3526.• TADA Productions and the Lied Cen-ter

bring the musical comedy“ LittleShop of Horrors” to the Johnny Car-son Theatre at 7: 30 p. m. for the firstof eight performances. Performances7: 30 p. m. Feb. 23-25 and March 1-3,2 p. m. matinees Feb. 26 and March4. Tickets: ( 402) 472-4747 orwww. liedcenter. org.• Lincoln Continentals chorus weeklyrehearsal, 7: 30 p. m., at First Evan-gelical Free Church, 3300 S. 84th St.

■ FRIDAY• Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club noonluncheon meeting on 20th floor of USBank building, 13th and M streets.Program:“ Hamburg, Iowa, 1952: APersonal Memoir of the Missouri RiverFlood,” by Marcia Kushner.• Lincoln Downtown Athletic Clubnoon luncheon meeting on 20th floorof US Bank building, 13th and Mstreets.• Lincoln South Rotary Club noonluncheon meeting at The KnollsCountry Club, 2201 Old Cheney Rd.Guest speaker: Adam White, COM-Guest speaker: Adam White, C0M-PeLling Communication.• Concert and dance, 7 to 11 p. m., atThe Loft at Cornhusker Place, 721 KSt., with live music by Split Decision.Free coffee and door prizes, pre-sented

by the Nebraska RecoveryNetwork. Free-will donation. Info.:Rand Wiese ( 402) 476-7029.• Nebraska Wesleyan University The-atre

Department cabaret perform-ancescontinue, 7: 30 p. m., in Studio

Theatre, 2710 N. 48th St. Additionalperformance 7: 30 p. m. next Saturday.Admission: $5.• Music by the Hillbilly Deluxe Band,7: 30 to 11 p. m., at Lincoln EaglesClub # 147, 500 West Industrial LakeDrive. Guests welcome.

7:30 to 11 p.m., at Lincoln EaglesClub #147, 500 West Industrial LakeDrive. Guests welcome.

■ NEXT WEEKEND• “After Prison - Then What” work-

shop for those who wish to learnabout wrking with the incarcerated9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Saturday atFirst Baptist Church, 14th and Kstreets. Details in this issue. To signup, call 477-4198. ( Additional work-shop

March 10, same hours.)• Lincoln Stamp Club’s annual LIN-PEX show 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. next Sat-urday, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Sunday (Feb.26) at the GuestHouse Inn, Suites andConference Center, 5250 CornhuskerHwy,. Free admission and parking.Info.: www. lincolnstampclub. org orquestions@ lincolnstampclub. org.• The Nebraska Brass performs 3p. m. concert Sunday (Feb. 26) atChrist United Methodist Church, 46thand A streets.• Reel Recovery Film Festival 5 to 8p. m. Sunday (Feb. 26) on lower levelof Calvary United Methodist Church,of Calvary United Methodist Church,South 11 th and Garfield streets. Freeto the community. Snacks, coffee anddoor prizes. Featured film: "When AMan Loves A Woman," starring MegRyan and Andy Garcia.• “Feasting the World Table,” apotluck and benefit for Celticas Spir-itus, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Feb.26) at First United Methodist Church,2723 North 50th St. Bring a dish toshare, the recipe and a story. $5 do-nation at the door.■ COMING SOON• Elvis tribute artist Joseph Hall per-forms“

Dog House Rock” concert 7p. m. Saturday, March 3 at HavelockSocial Hall, a fundraiser for the SadieDog Fund. Tickets $ 20; call Pam Hoff-man

at ( 402) 420-0121.• Author Jeff Kurrus and photogra-pher Michael Forsberg to discusstheir new book, Have You Seen Mary?beginning at 7 p. m. Wednesday,March 7 at University Bookstore, 14thand R streets. Book-signing followsdiscussion.• Sandhill Crane Trip noon to 11 p. m.Thursday, March 22. $ 75 per person.Register by Feb. 20. Visit the Ne-braska Nature and Visitor Center. Feeincludes van transportation, dinnerand blind costs. Registration and pay-ment required by Feb. 20 for blindreservations. Info.: Pioneers Park Na-ture

Center, 441-8708.• Ninth annual Eastmont TowersFoundation Monopoly Tournamentand silent auction Sunday, March 11at Eastmont Towers, 6315 O St. Horsd’oeuvres, wine, tournament, awardsand prizes. Tickets: contact JoeSolomon, (402) 489-6591.

d'oeuvres, wine, tournament, awardsand prizes. Tickets: contact JoeSolomon, (402)489-6591.

ON THE CALENDARTHURSDAY

“An Evening With Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless,” afundraiser for the Food Bank for the Heartland,5 p.m. patron party, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m.program, 7:45 p.m. dinner, Embassy Suites LaVista. Tickets: $135 individual, $250 patron.Information: [email protected] or402-905-4810.

`SATURDAYJDRF Promise Gala, 6 p. m. cocktails and silentauction, 7: 30 p. m. dinner, program and liveauction, 9: 30 p. m. After Party, Embassy SuitesLa Vista. Tickets: $ 175 individual, $ 125 youngbenefactor (35 and younger), $ 350 patron.Information: 402-397-2873 or www. jdrf. org/omaha.

“Steaks & Stogies” benefit for Sacred HeartSchool, noon-4 p. m. lunch and special tapping ofone-of-a-kind beer, Havana Garage Cigar Lounge,1008 Howard St. Tickets: $ 100. Information:402-614-3800.

FEB. 26Omaha’s official Oscar party, a benefit forthe Alzheimer’s Association MidlandsChapter, 5 p.m. dinner, auction and AcademyAwards broadcast, DC Centre. Tickets: $125.Reservations (by Monday): 402-502-4301 or www.alz.org/midlands.

MARCH 1Rotary Club of Omaha’s Red, White & Blue Ball, acentennial celebration, 6 p.m. cocktails followedby dinner and entertainment, CenturyLink CenterOmaha. Tickets: $75. RSVP (by Monday): 402-342-0281 or [email protected].

Medici Glow, a fundraiser for the department ofart and art history at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Eisentrager-HowardGallery in Richards Hall, on the UNL City Campus.Tickets: $50 individual (includes food anddrink), more expensive tickets for couples andpurchasing works of art. Information: www.medici.unl.edu.

MARCH 2-4Junior League of Omaha’s American Girl FashionShows, patron shows 7 p.m. March 2, 6:30 p.m.March 3, Happy Hollow Club. Tickets: $60-$75patron includes buffet dinner. Information: 402-493-8818 or www.juniorleagueomaha.org.

MARCH 3Easter Seals Nebraska Wine Event, 5 p.m.vintners reception and silent auction, 6:30 p.m.dinner, live auction and program, Embassy SuitesLa Vista. Ticket information: 402-345-2200 or800-650-9880; ne.easterseals.com.

MARCH 10“Cruise Away to the Orient” fundraiser for theStephen Center Guild, 6 p.m. cocktails andsilent auction, followed by dinner, oral auctionand dancing, Champions Run. Tickets: $125individual. Information: 402-731-0238.

PERU STATE COLLEGE ROTARACT CLUB MEMBERS welcomed college alumni and area Rotarians totbe annual alumni chili feed held at the Al Wheeler Activity Center this past Saturday. Peru State RotaractGJub is less than a year old and has over 20 members in their chapter. Members on hand at the greetingtable were (front row left to right): Bailey deKonig, secretary; Hannah Reeves, treasurer; Katie Bornemeier;Brooke Earnest, International Committee Chair person; (back row I to r): Jake Hedden, Local Commit!!!chairman; Joseph Fauver, President and Jon Kolman, International Committee Member. Rotaract Chaptersare actively involved in their communities by committing to local projects, as well as international projects.Peru's Rotaract Club is sponsored by Rotary District 5650 clubs which consist of the Auburn, Falls Cifc|Nebraska City and Pawnee City Chapters.

Schany named RotaryStudent of the Month

At far right, Jake Schany receives his certificate of ac-complishment from Blair Rotarian Kirk Hutton. At leftare Schany's parents, Kelly and Carol Schany.

At far right, Jake Schany receives his certificate ofaccomplishmentfrom Blair Rotarian Kirk Hutton. At leftare Schany’s parents, Kelly and Carol Schany.

scholarship and Certificate of Accomplishment at arecent Blair Rotary Club meeting.

His credits include Reading to K-2 students duringAEP on Fridays; AEP mentor for special need students;member of the National Honor Society; member ofSuperintendent's Cabinet (SuperCab) for two years;football team captain; Huskerland Preps All-State Foot-ball 2010; All-District and All-Conference Football, plusAll-Area Football for 2010. He received the All-StateHonorable Mention in football, All-Conference in foot-ball, All-District, and was named in the Omaha World-Herald "Super 6" group.

His special academic achievements include AcademicAll-State and All-Conference in football for 2010. He alsoreceived the honor of Academic All-State and AcademicAll-Conference in track for 2011. He has been on thehonor roll for six consecutive semesters and is in thetop 10 percent of his graduating class.

He is the son of Kelly and Carol Schany of Blair.

Visit Mongolia from Merryman seat:Rotary travel film is Monday night

KEARNEY — A trip backin time.

That's one way to describe"Mongolia — Land of GenghisKhan," the next installment inthe Kearney Noon RotaryClub's Travel and AdventureFilm Series.

Filmmaker Buddy Hattonwill narrate the program at 7p.m. Monday at the MerrymanPerforming Arts Center.

Mongolia remains a place ofnatural and cultural diversityand adventure, Hatton said.

The land "encompasses a

fabulous array of pristine land-scapes and a nomadic peoplewhose lives are in many waysunchanged from the days ofGenghis Khan and the mightyMongol empire," he said.

Hatton's film will acquaintviewers with Mongolia's richscenic diversity, including rollingsteppe, glacial mountains andcrystal-clear lakes. It will alsointroduce the land's unique cul-ture through the eyes of a nomadfamily and the Nadaam Festival.

Tickets to "Mongolia —Land of Genghis Khan" can be

purchased at the door Mondaynight. Tickets are $8, or $3 forstudents.

Proceeds from the Travel andAdventure Series support anarray of Rotary programs,including scholarships, leader-ship experiences for adults andyouths, local park enhance-ments, and international healthand social programs.

The final installment in theseries is March 19 when film-maker Marliri Darrah presents"Cuba: A Road Trip fromHavana to Santiago."

Rotarians learn value of Fair TradeThe Shenandoah Rotary Club met

on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and enjoyed ameal of chicken and broccoli provid-ed by Hy-Vee at the WaubonsieRoom on 800 West Sheridan.

First Vice President Pat Leececalled the meeting to order and wel-comed all guests. Sandy Bugg wonthe free lunch drawing. The studentreport was given by Ashton Mathenyand Samantha Baker, seniors atShenandoah High School. Fines werepaid and announcements made; Aspecial thank you by Rosalie

Downing to Rotary members for then-support and prayers.

Kirn Leininger introduced programguest Kathy Regan. She spoke abouthow she is a Fair Trade Ambassadorwith Catholic Relief Services. Kathyexplained that Fair Trade providesopportunities for consumers to sup-port farmers and other artisansaround the world. Look for certifica-tion when buying that identifies FairTrade producers - guaranties to con-sumers that everyone in the supplychain has received their fair share in

the production of the products bear-ing the Fair Trade name. Fair Tradealso works to assure that producersdo not exploit laborers, especiallyyoung children. At the conclusion ofher program, Kathy drew three namesto receive Fair Trade products on dis-play at the front table. The winnerswere Clair Johnson, Harold Decuir,and Jon Lehner.

The next Rotary meeting will beheld Tuesday, Feb. 21 at noon.

3 Nebraskans will be honored for their public serviceBY PAIGE YOWELL

WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Three Nebraskans dedicated topublic service will receive achieve-ment awards at the annual State-hood Day Dinner on March 3 at theState Capitol.

Distinguished NebraskalanderAwards will be given to DavidKarnes of Omaha, Ken Gnadt ofGrand Island and Roger Wehrbein

of Plattsmouth.» David Karnes has had careersin the practice of law, business andpublic service. He served in the U.S.Senate from 1987 to 1989 and haspracticed law with Kutak Rock since1989. Karnes also held positionswith the Federal Home Loan Bankand the U.S. Advisory Committee onTrade and Negotiations.

Karnes founded Liz’s LegacyFund, a charity dedicated to cancer

outreach, in partnership with theUniversity of Nebraska MedicalCenter’s Eppley Cancer Center. Liz’sLegacy was founded in 2003, monthsafter Karnes’ wife, Liz Karnes, diedof ovarian cancer.» Ken Gnadt served as Grand Is-land’s mayor from 1994 to 2002 andwas instrumental in several proj-ects, including securing the Inter-state 80 South Locust interchange

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Award: 3 to be honoredat Statehood Day Dinnerand the move of the State Fair from Lincoln toGrand Island. Gnadt has been active in Rotary, the

Grand Island Chamber of Com-merce, Husker Harvest Daysand the Stuhr Museum in GrandIsland.» Roger Wehrbein representedPlattsmouth in the Nebraska Leg-islature for 20 years and served aschairman of the AppropriationsCommittee. Wehrbein also hasbeen an avid supporter of agricul-ture and ethanol and wind energythroughout his career as a farmer

and livestock producer.

Contact the writer: paige.yowel [email protected]

Help your community, help the world, volunteer.Join Rotary. For more information,

www.rotary.orgOr call Richard McDougall

402-363-7411

The powerofwords

Rotary gives third-graders dictionariesBy Amy [email protected] C I eneficial: good for

I J something or some-I one." Third-gradersM J across Hall County

learned the definition of the wordthis month as they received copies ofthe Scholastic Children's Dictionaryfrom Grand Island Sunrise Rotary

"We hope these books will bebeneficial for you and we know thatas you guys grow up and work forgood businesses and take care ofyour families, you will be beneficialfor Grand Island wherever you live,"said Bill Brennan, a Rotarian whohelped passed out the booksMonday.

West Lawn third-graders receivedtheir dictionaries on Monday KatlynWilkinson and Edward Gonzales satnext to each other and took turnspointing out pictures and definitionsin their brand new dictionaries.

"Look at this snake, an adder,"Katlyn pointed out at the same timeas Edward found a picture of adesert fox with large ears.

"It's awesome," Edward said ofthe dictionary

This is the fifth straight year thatthe Rotary club is visiting each ofthe county's 21 elementary schoolsand handing out the books. The full-

For The Independent/Zach MayhewThird-graders from West Lawn Elementary look through the new dictionaries that were given to them by the Grand Island SunriseRotary on Monday. All Hall County third-graders will be receiving a dictionary from the Sunrise Rotary.

West Lawn Elementary third-graderKatlyn Wilkinson breaks in the spine ofher new dictionary Monday.color dictionaries are provided byGrand Island Sunrise Rotary andsponsoring businesses includingButler Orthodontics, ContrymanSolutions Group, General CollectionInc., the Grand Island EducationFoundation, the Grand IslandIndependent, Hornady Manufactur-ing, the Kaufman Foundation,Central Community College, SaintFrancis Medical Center, CentrisFederal Credit Union, and JBSSwift.

The Children's Dictionary Projectraised more than $10,000 to purchasebooks for 930 students. Nationwide,International Rotary purchased70,000 books for third-graders,making it the single largest cus-tomer for the 800-page, full-color,hardbound dictionaries.

"We think the most importantthing for children growing up is forthem to be able to read and under-stand the words and what theymean," Brennan said. "We think thatno book represents the ability tolearn more than a dictionary"

West Lawn third-grade teacherChristina Eutsler said she didn'tbelieve there were many of thestudents who had dictionaries intheir homes and this would allowthem to be able to look up words inan age-appropriate dictionary whiledoing their homework.

"I've had some kids keep them inclass and use them anytime theyneed them and these they can takehome," she said.

Eutsler said she believes thatthird grade is about the perfect ageto be given a first dictionary■ turn to DICTIONARIES, page 2-A

DICTIONARIESContinued from 1-A

"They are starting tolearn how to use them andare able to read the defini-tions and understandthem," she said, adding thateven in class, the studentslike to look through a dic-tionary to learn new words."They are just fascinatedat all the things they canget out of one book."

During the school visit,the Rotary members showthe children how to care fortheir new book and how tolook up words. The childrenalso read the Rotary four-way test: "Is it the truth? Isit fair to all concerned? Willit build goodwill and betterfriendships? Will it be ben-eficial to all concerned?"

"Our reward is seeing theenthusiasm in their facesand the delight in their eyes,"said Barb Larson of the Ro-tary club. "Some of thesechildren have never owneda book before. We send a let-ter home with each diction-ary telling the parents thatthis book belongs to the stu-dent, not the school, but itis not uncommon for theschool to reassure some par-ents that the book is indeeda gift to the child."

calendar■ ■ Governmentmeeting

Executive Committee ofthe Greater Lincoln WorkforceInvestment Board — 9 a.m.,County-City Building, ConferenceRoom 207, 555 S. 10th St.402-441-7117.

Board of Commissioners —9:30 a.m., County-City Building,City Council Chambers, 555 S.10th St. 402-441-6308.

Library Board — 6 p.m., WaltBranch Library, 6701 S. 14thSt. 402-441-8512.

■ ■ Performing arts“Partners & Adversaries” —The Angels Theatre Company,

6:30 p.m.; tickets available at5 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art,12th and R streets.■ ■ Night life

The Alley —DJ Nick Fitch, 9p.m., 1031 M St.

Auld Pavilion — ballroomdancing with C. J. Hanner Com-bo,

7-9 p. m., 1650 MemorialDrive, Antelope Park. Sponsoredby Aging Partners DowntownCenter.

Bourbon Theatre — Fat Tues-daywith Roster McCabe and

Solid Gold, 9 p. m., 1415 O St.Cappy’s Hotspot Bar & Grill— Mardi Gras-Fat Tuesday with

Cactus Hill, 9 p. m., 5560 S.48th St.

Crescent Moon — NickDahlquist, 7-9 p. m., 140 N.13th St., lower level.

The DelRay Ballroom13th St., lower level.

The DelRay Ballroom

— drop-in waltz dance lesson,6:30-7 p.m., 817 R St.

Duffy’s Tavern — Fat Tuesdaywith Son of 76, 9 p.m., 1412OSt.

Indigo Bridge Books — openmic poetry, 7:30-9:30 p.m.,Indigo Bridge Books, Seventhand P streets.

Libations Downtown — FatTuesday celebration with liveentertainment and food, 6 p.m.,317 S. 11th St.

Lincoln Eagles Club No. 147— jam session, 7-10 p.m., 500W. Industrial Lake Drive. Guestswelcome.

The Parthenon — Fat Tues-daywith Imprint, 6-9 p. m., 5500

S. 56th St.Uncle Ron’s Wild West

Saloon — Emmett Bower Band,9 p. m., 2137 CornhuskerHighway.

Zoo Bar — The Jazzocracy,6-9 p. m.; Fat Tuesday with Sonsof ‘ 76, 10 p. m.-1 a. m., 136 N.14th St.

■ ■ OrganizationsSunrise Rotary — 7: 15 a. m.,

IHOP, 4501 N. 27th St.Lincoln Literacy English

Conversation Groups — 9: 30a. m., Lincoln Literary office,745 S. Ninth St.; 4 p. m. ( forpronunciation), F Street Recre-ation

Center, 1225 F St. Freefor anyone learning to speakEnglish. 402-476-7323.

TOPS ( Take Off PoundsSensibly) — 8: 30 a. m.; 5,5: 30, 6:30 p. m. For locations,call Joan, 402-438-6363. Newmembers welcome.call Joan, 402-438-6363. Newmembers welcome.

Downtown Rotary Club —noon, Nebraska Club, U.S. BankBuilding, 13th and M streets.

Sewing for Babies Inc. —1-3 p.m., 5930 S. 58th St.,Suite L. High school studentvolunteers welcome.

Capital City Toastmasters— 5:45p. m., Anderson BranchLibrary, 3635 Touzalin Ave.402-464-2744.

Lincoln Evening OptimistClub — 6: 30 p. m., Taylor Mead-ows

Office Park, 1001 S. 70thSt. 402-476-3794.

The Lincolaire Chorus,chapter of Sweet AdelinesInternational — 7-9: 30 p. m.,Vine Congregational Church,1800 Twin Ridge Road. Sing-ers

wanted, visitors welcome.402-489-1509.

Military Order of the PurpleHeart — 7 p. m., Wyuka Cem-etry,

3200 O St. Men meet inGarden Room, Auxiliary meetsin conference room.

Friends of Wilderness Park— 7-9 p. m., Lefler MiddleSchool, 1100 S. 48th St., me-dia

center. 402-423-3251.Lincoln Camera Club — 7p. m., Hardin Hall, 33rd and

Holdrege streets, Room 163.■ ■ Events

“Happy” documentaryscreening — 7 p. m., NebraskaWesleyan University, Olin BLecture Hall, one block eastof 50th Street and St. PaulAvenue. Free.

■ ■ Sports calendar,Page C2

of 50th Street and St. PaulAvenue. Free.

■ Sports calendar,Page C2

Hall County third-gradersopen dictionaries, minds

BY AMY SCHWEITZERWORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. —“Beneficial: Good for somethingor someone.”

Third-graders across HallCounty learned the definition ofthe word as they received copiesof the Scholastic Children’s Dic-tionary from Grand Island Sun-rise Rotary.

“We hope these books will bebeneficial for you, and we knowthat as you guys grow up andwork for good businesses andtake care of your families, youwill be beneficial for Grand Is-land, wherever you live,” Rotari-an Bill Brennan said as he helpedpass out the books Monday.

West Lawn third-graders Kat-lyn Wilkinson and Edward Gon-zales sat next to each other andtook turns pointing out picturesand definitions after they re-ceived their dictionaries.

“Look at this snake, an adder,”Katlyn pointed out at the sametime Edward found a picture of adesert fox with large ears.

“It’s awesome,” Edward saidof the dictionary.

This is the fifth straight yearthat the Rotary club is visitingeach of the county’s 21 elemen-tary schools and handing out thebooks. The full-color dictionariesare provided by Grand IslandSunrise Rotary and sponsor-

ing businesses including ButlerOrthodontics, Contryman Solu-tions Group, General CollectionInc., the Grand Island EducationFoundation, the Grand IslandIndependent, Hornady Manufac-turing, the Kaufman Foundation,Central Community College,Saint Francis Medical Center,Centris Federal Credit Union,and JBS Swift.

The Children’s DictionaryProject raised more than $10,000to purchase books for 930 stu-dents. Nationwide, InternationalRotary purchased 70,000 booksfor third-graders, making it thesingle-largest customer for the800-page, full-color, hardbounddictionaries.

“We think the most importantthing for children growing up isfor them to be able to read andunderstand the words and whatthey mean,” Brennan said. “Wethink that no book represents theability to learn more than a dic-tionary.”

West Lawn third-grade teach-er Christina Eutsler said thirdgrade is about the perfect age tobe given a first dictionary.

“They are starting to learn howto use them and are able to readthe definitions and understandthem,” she said. “They are justfascinated at all the things they

can get out of one book.”

calendar■ ■ Governmentmeeting

Lincoln-Lancaster CountyPlanning Commission — 1p.m., County-City Building, CityCouncil Chambers, 555 S. 10thSt. 402-4441-7491.

■ ■ Performing arts“The Ugly Duckling” and

“The Tortoise and the Hare”— Lied FamFest, 7 p.m.; freesupper and children’s activitiesfor ticket holders, 5:30 p.m.,Lied Center for the Arts, 301 N.12th St. 402-472-4747.

■ ■ Night lifeCrescent Moon — Jazz at

the Moon with Jive Merchant,7-9 p.m., 140 N. 13th St., lowerlevel.

The DelRay Ballroom —drop-in cha-cha dance lesson,6:30-7 p.m., 817 R St.

Duffy’s Tavern — Stonebelly,North of Neptune, Talbott Broth-ers,

Hookshot, 9 p. m., 1412O St.

Duggan’s Pub — open stage,9 p. m.-2 a. m., 440 S. 11th St.

The Grove — DJ Nick theQuick and amateur dancecontest, 8:30 p. m., 340 W.Cornhusker Highway.

Knickerbockers —M36abit3, Blah Blah, AudBawl,9 p. m.-midnight, 18 and over,901 O St.

Zoo Bar — Trampled UnderFoot, 6-9 p. m.; Pretty GoodDance Moves, AZP, Green Trees,10 p. m.-1 a. m., 136 N. 14th St.10 p.m.-l a.m., 136 N. 14th St.

■ ■ OrganizationsLincoln Sunrise Optimist

Club — 7 a. m., Perkins Res-taurant,48th and O streets.

402-420-5144.Gateway Sertoma — 7: 30a. m., Grandmother’s Restau-rant,

70th and A streetsLincoln Literacy English Con-versation

Groups — 9: 30 a. m.,Lincoln Literacy office. 745 S.Ninth St.; 4: 30 p. m., F StreetRecreation Center, 1225 F St.Free. 402-476-7323.

Lincoln East Rotary Club —11: 45 a. m., Valentino’s, 70thand Van Dorn streets.

Downtown Lincoln OptimistClub — noon, Spaghetti Works,228 N. 12th St. 402-450-1009.

EC Speakers Toastmas-tersClub — noon, Nebraska

East Union, University ofNebraska-Lincoln East Campus,33rd and Holdrege streets.402-472-9707.

Capital City WednesdayNight Carvers — 6: 30-9 p. m.,Robin Mickle Middle School,2500 N. 67th St. People inter-ested

in the art of wood carvingwelcome. Julie, 402-325-0997or Ken, 402-466-9752.

Lincoln 403 Toastmasters— 7-8: 15 p. m., MadonnaHospital, Sheridan Room, 5401South St. Visitors welcome.402-489-5113.

■ ■ RegisterWalk with the Stars —7-8: 30 p. m. Friday, Pioneers

Park Nature Center, PrairieBuilding. $8/ person, $ 15/ fam-ily

( 2-4 people). 402-441-7895.

■ RegisterWalk with the Stars —

7-8:30 p.m. Friday, PioneersPark Nature Center, PrairieBuilding. $8/person, SIS/fam-ily (2-4 people). 402-441-7895.

Festival of African Culture2012 — 6-10 p.m. Saturday,City Campus Union, 14th and Rstreets. $15/person includesdinner and entertainment.402-730-6570 or [email protected].

Eight Critical Questions forMourners ... and the Answersthat will Help you Heal —7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 28, PlazaConference Center, BryanLGHEast, 1600 S. 48th St. 402-481-8886, www.bryanlgh.org/calendar.

■ ■ LectureSpring Water Lecture Series—“ Desalination and Israel’s

Water Challenges,” 3:30 p.m.,University of Nebraska-LincolnEast Campus, Hardin Hall, 33rdand Holdrege streets. Free.

■ ■ Upcoming eventsThursday — City of Lincoln

Commission on Human Rightsmeeting — 4 p.m., County-CityBuilding, City Council Cham-bers,

555 S. 10th St.bers, 555 S. 10th St.

Driskell, Dr. Judy Anne, PhDFeb 21, 2012

Passed away after a long illness. Dr.Driskell was born in Detroit, Michigan.She graduated from Semmes HighSchool (Mobile, Alabama area) andwas valedictorian of her class. Sheearned her B.S. degree at the Universi-ty of Southern Mississippi and herM.S. and Ph. D. degrees at Purdue Uni-versity. She held teaching/research/administrative positions at AuburnUniversity, Florida State University,Virginia Tech, and the University ofNebraska. She also was employed bythe U.S. Department of Agriculture andtwo universities in Indonesia. Herpublications include about 20 books,200 refereed journal research articles,and numerous technical and lay publi-cations. She received national BordenAward for Research in Applied Funda-mental Knowledge of Human Nutritionas well as several other researchawards. She contributed to the edu-cation of over 200 graduate and over1,000 undergraduate students. Shewas a member and past-president ofLincoln South Rotary club and a mem-ber of Southern Heights PresbyterianChurch. Judy was preceded in deathby her mother Lois Ballenger Driskell.Still living are her husband William(Bill) Peters in Lincoln, NE; her fatherRalph Driskell in Wilmer, AL; and herbrothers John Driskell (wife Barbaraand son David) in Wilmer, AL, JerryDriskell (wife Barbel and daughterValeri White) of Fairhope, AL, and JimDriskell (wife Denise and daughterSara). Her step-daughter SharonBaranowski (husband Chris), grand-son Tony, and granddaughter Sarah ofOmaha also were important to Judy.FUNERAL SERVICES 12:30 PM, Friday,February 24, 2012, Lincoln MemorialFuneral Home 6800 South 14th St. VIS-ITATION with family will be Friday onehour prior to services 11:30 am to12:30 pm. at funeral home. IntermentLincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flow-ers, family requests donations bemade to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences www.lincolnfh.comLINCOLN MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME6800 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512-2311


■ Co-ed Water ExerciseClasses- 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.,Lewis Central pool, 2000 U.S.Highway 275. $2.

■ Women, Infants and Chil-dren Program - 8 a.m. to 6p.m.,WIC office, Omni Centre,300 W. Broadway, Suite 9. Healthscreenings, food checks andreferrals. For information, call328-5886.

■ HIV Counseling and Test-ing - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. CouncilBluffs Health Department, 209Pearl St. For an appointment, call328-4666.

■ Hometowner Chorus -9:45 to 11:45 a.m., BroadwayUnited Methodist Church, 11 S.First St., choir room. For retiredsingers. All types of vocal musicand all voice parts. For informa-tion, call 323-9485.

■ Breastfeeding SupportGroup - 10 a.m., JennieEdmundson Hospital, Kanesvilleroom. For information, call thebirthing center at 396-6037.

■ Monday Noon AA - Noon,The 500 Club, 410 S. 16th St. Call328-9979 with questions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon, Letit Be, The New Lite House, 200 S.16th Aye., Council Bluffs; 6 p.m.,Straight Friends, PresbyterianChurch, Third Avenue, Villisca; 8p.m., Never Alone, St. Michael'sParsonage, 2005 College Drive,south door, Harlan; 8:30 p.m.,Rebellions, The New Lite House,200 S. 16th Aye.

■ Downtown Kiwanis -

Noon to 1 p.m., Hy-Vee, 1745Madison Aye., conferenceroom. For information, call MikeKnedler, 322-0637, or DuaneAnunson, 496-4598.

■ STD Clinic - Mondaythrough Friday by appointmentonly. HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea,syphilis testing available. Forappointment, call 323-0096.

■ Overeaters Anonymous- Noon, Broadway ChristianChurch, 2658 Aye. A. Mainentrance. Contact Harold at 690--2759; 7 p.m., St. Andrew'sMethodist Church, 15050 MapleSt., Omaha. Use southeastentrance marked "sanctuary,"basement room 4. Handicap-accessible. Contact Diana (402)445-2277.

■ Kirn Pool -100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lap

swim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m. (openswim). Drop in Fees: $3 a child,$7 an adult, 18 and older, $10 afamily. YMCA members are wel-come to Kirn for free. YMCAmembership and swim passesmay be used at both Kirn andCouncil Bluffs YMCA.

■ American Legion PostNo. 725 Fish Dinner - 5:30 to7:30 p.m., 11 W. Main,Treynor.

■ Cardiac Support Group -5:30 to 7 p.m., Jennie Edmund-son Hospital Auditorium, 933 E.Pierce St. For information, call396-6055.

■ Epilepsy Support Group- 6:30 to 8 p.m., Midlands Com-munity Hospital, McArdle Suite,Highway 370 and South 84thStreet, Papillion, Neb. Call (402)553-6567 for information.

■ Down Syndrome Sup-port Group - 7 to 9 p.m., Geth-semane Presbyterian Church,1320 W. South Omaha BridgeRoad. For information, call MissyDuncan at 366-4543.

■ ZUMBA-6:15t07p.m.,lowa Western Community Col-lege. New fitness craze includesLatin and hip-hop dance, salsa,mambo or meringue-style danc-ing. Contact IWCC ContinuingEducation at 325-3210.

■ I Want to Work the Steps- 2658 Aye. A., Broadway Christ-ian Church, 7:30 p.m.

■ Coping-Dual RecoveryAnonymous -Alegent Peer Con-nection, 622 S. Fourth St., 6 to 7p.m.

■ Water Exercise Program- 7 to 8 p.m., Lewis Central pool,2000 U.S. Highway 275.

■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA Pool, 7 S.Fourth St. $3 youth, $7 adult, $10family; 5 to 8 am (Lap), 8 am to 1p.m. (Lap Swim/Water Fitness),1:00 to 5:15 p.m. (Open Swim),6:30 to 8 p.m., (Open Swim).Lewis Central pool, 2000 U.S.Highway 275. 5 to 8 a.m. (Lap).

■ Fraternal Order of EaglesNo. 104 Bingo - 7 p.m., North16th Street and Avenue F Publicwelcome.

■ Westend Optimist Club -7 p.m., Peace Church of theBrethren, 2605 Aye. E.

■ Overcomers in Christ - 7p.m. (for women), First Assemblyof God, 3320 Harry LangdonBlvd., for information, call 323--7721 or 614-3438; 7:30 to 8:30

p.m. (for men and women),Church of Freedom, 701 FourthSt. For information, call 325-6939.Christ-centered support groupopen to those struggling withany addiction. Childcare pro-vided.


■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram - 7:45 p.m., BellevueLibrary, 1003 Lincoln Road, Belle-vue, Neb.; 8 p.m., 12-step House,7306 Grant St., Omaha. For 24--hour hot line, call (402) 978-7899.

■ Monday Nite Al-AnonFamily Group - 8:30 p.m., 500Club, 410 S. 16th St., downstairs.For anyone effected by anotherperson's problems with alcohol.Non-smoking.

TUESDAY■ Women, Infants and Chil-

dren Program - 8 a.m. to noonand 1 to 4 p.m.,WIC Office, OmniCentre, 300 W. Broadway, Suite 9.Health screenings, food checksand referrals. Immunizationsfrom 1 to 3 p.m. For information,call 328-5886.

■ HIV Counseling and Test-ing - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CouncilBluffs Health Department, 209Pearl St. For an appointment, call328-4666.

■Take Off Pounds SensiblyNo. 608 - 9:30 a.m., First Churchof the Nazarene basement, 2600Aye. A.

■ Morning Women's Connec-tion - 10 a.m., Risen Son Village, 3000Risen Son Blvd. Continental breakfast.Cost is $4. For reservations, call Mari-etta at 347-5388.

■ Council Bluffs Lions ClubMeeting - Noon, meeting room atthe Hy-Vee on Madison Aye.

■ Lewis & Clark Dinner Meet-ing - 5:30 p.m. social hour; DodgeRiverside Grille, 2 Harrahs Blvd. Socialhour is followed by dinner and a briefmeeting before presentations at 6:45.The public is welcome to attend. Formore information regarding the nomi-nal cost for the meal, call (402) 291--1585 or e-mail mikilangi @cox.net.

■ Pottawattamie CountyGenealogical Society Pot luck- 6 p.m., 622 S. Fourth St. Bring adish and table setting. All mem-bers are invited. Handicappedaccessible.

■ Metro Area Personal Com-puter Clvb -6:30 p.m. social hour,7:30 p.m. meeting, Godfather's Pizza

party room, 3020 W. Broadway.Demonstration following the businessmeeting. For information, call JoeCavallaro at 322-2438 [email protected] or Fred Veleba at(402) 733-7586.

■ Council Bluffs Multiple Scle-rosis Support Group - 7 p.m.,Broadway United Methodist Church,11 First St. Group discusses issuessurrounding those afflicted with MSand their caregivers. Open to the pub-lic. For information on meeting loca-tion, call Jerry at 366-9569.

■ After 5 Connection - 7 p.m.,Risen Son, 3000 Risen Son Boulevard.Cost is $5. Call Carolyn at 322-2177 forreservations.

■ United Support forAmputees - 7 p.m., The ResourceRoom at the Rehab Center atImmanuel Hospital in Omaha. Foramputees, family members andfriends. For information, call 644-2955.

■ Veterans of Foreign WarsPost No. 737 and Ladies Auxiliary-6 p.m., 716 S. Fourth St.

■ Council Bluffs Saddle Club -7 p.m., New Life Assembly.

■ Life After Loss BereavementSupport Group - 7 to 8:30 p.m., Har-lan Senior Center, Harlan. For infor-mation, call 755-2757.

■ Survivors of Suicide - 7:30p.m. Support group for those whohave lost a friend or relative to sui-cide. For more information, call 558--4616.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon, LetIt Be, The New Lite House, 200 S.16th Aye., Council Bluffs; 6:30p.m., Straight and Grateful, CassCounty Memorial Hospital, sec-ond floor, 1501 E. 10th St.,Atlantic; 8 p.m.. Visions of Hope,Our Savior Lutheran Church, 313Story St.; 8 p.m., Stairway toFreedom, United MethodistChurch, 200 Church St., Shenan-doah; 8:30 p.m., Rebellions, TheNew Lite House, 200 S. 16th Aye.

■ Children's Immuniza-tions Without Waiting - 1 to 3p.m., atWIC office, Omni Centre,300 W. Broadway, Suite. 9. Call328-4666 for more information.

■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA pool, 7 S.Fourth St. Council Bluffs YMCAPool, 7 S. Fourth St. $3 youth, $7adult, $10 family; 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.(Lap Swim). 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (LapSwim/Water Fitness). 3:30 to 5:15p.m. (Open/Lap). 7:15 to 8 p.m.(Lap Swim). $2 youth, $5 adult,$7 family.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m. (openswim). YMCA members are wel-come to Kirn for free.YMCAmembership and swim passesmay be used at both Kirn andCouncil Bluffs YMCA. Drop inFees: $3 a child, $7 an adult, 18and older, $10 a family.

■ Overeaters Anonymous- 6 p.m., First PresbyterianChurch, South Calvin Hall, 216 S.34th St., Omaha. Handicap-accessible. Contact Karen at (402)346-6076; 7 p.m., Unity Church,3424 N. 90th St., Omaha. ContactMarcy at (402) 571-6843.


■ Fraternal Order of EaglesNo. 104 Bingo - 7 p.m., North16th Street and Avenue F. Publicwelcome.

■ Overcomers in Christ - 7p.m., Crossroads Christian Cen-ter, 1224 N. 28th St. Christ-cen-tered recovery support, men'sand women's groups.

■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram - 7:30 p.m., Temple Israel,7023 Cass St., Omaha. For infor-mation, call (402) 978-7899. For24-hour hot line, call (402) 978--7899.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous -

8 p.m., St. John's United Churchof Christ, 400 Cloverdale Drive,back door.

■ Al-Anon 8 p.m., St. John'sUnited Church of Christ, 400Cloverdale Drive, back door. Non-smoking. For family and friendsof people who have drinkingproblems. Non-smoking.

WEDNESDAY■ Public Open Swim Coun-

cil Bluffs YMCA pool, 7 S. FourthSt. 5 to 8:00 a.m. (Lap Swim), 8a.m. to 1 p.m. (Lap Swim/WaterFitness) 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.(Open/Lap). 6:30 to 8 p.m. $2youth, $5 adult, $7 family.

■ Rotary Centennial Club -7 a.m., Hy-Vee at the Mall of theBluffs.

■ Business Network Inter-national - 7:30 a.m., The Center,714 S. Main St. Visitors welcomeand breakfast is served. For moreinformation, call (712) 256-9686.

■ HIV Counseling and Test-ing - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Council

Bluffs Health Department, 209Pearl St. For an appointment, call328-4666.


■ Breastfeeding SupportGroup - 9:30 a.m., AlegentHealth Mercy Hospital LactationClinic, room 218. Call 325-2525for information.

■ American Red CrossBlood-pressure Screening - 10to 11 a.m., Oard-Ross Drug Store,701 16th Aye.

■ Pottawattamie CountyTobacco Prevention Coalition- Noon, lowa Western Commu-nity College Looft Hall, room 107.RSVP to Adrienne at (712) 325--6831.

■ Senior Citizens LeisureClub - 11 a.m., Peace Church ofthe Brethren, 2605 Aye. E,pinochle and sack lunch. All sen-iors welcome.

■ Free Eye Screenings -11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1601Aye. D. Sponsored by FamilyEyecare, Dr. Barry Jose and theCouncil Bluffs Lions Club.

■ Mid-Week Sobriety -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S. 16thSt. Call 328-9979 with questions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon, LetIt Be, New Lite House, 200 16thAye.; 6:30 p.m. Reaching Out,Council Bluffs Public Library, 400Willow Aye., room 2E; 8 p.m.,Visions of Hope, Savior LutheranChurch, north side, 313 Story St.;8 p.m.. Miracles of Recovery,Manning Hospital, Manning; 8:30p.m., Rebellions, New Lite House,200 16th Aye.


■ Blind Support Group - 1p.m., The Center, 714 S. Main St.Visually impaired and familycaregivers welcome.

■ Glenwood Farmer's Mar-ket - 4 to 7 p.m., Lake Park.

■ Carter Lake Veterans ofForeign Wars Post No. 9661Auxiliary Hamburger Night - 5to 7:30 p.m., 100 Locust St.,Carter Lake. Hamburgers, tacosand other specially priced itemsavailable. Public welcome.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m. (openswim). YMCA members are wel-come to Kirn for free.YMCAmembership and swim passes

may be used at both Kirn andCouncil Bluffs YMCA. Drop inFees: $3 a child, $7 an adult, 18and older, $10 a family.


■ Moms Off Meth SupportGroup - 6 to 7 p.m., HeartlandFamily Services, 1515 Aye. J. Forinformation, contact Erin Vanattaat 325-5637.

■ Al-Anon - 6 p.m., 620Fourth St. Support group for fam-ily and friends of people withdrinking problems.

■ Overeaters Anonymous -5:30 p.m., Bellevue Public Library,1003 Lincoln Road, Bellevue.Contact Judy R at 292-8337; 6p.m., Epworth United Methodist,2447 Aye. B.This is a 12-stepgroup for anyone suffering froman eating disorder. For informa-tion, call Karyn at 310-7706.Handicap-accessible and child-care provided; 7:30 p.m., CentralPresbyterian Church, 55th andLeavenworth streets, northeastside door, Omaha. Handicap-accessible. Contact Barb at 515--9049.

■ Water Exercise Program- 7 to 8 p.m., Lewis Central pool,2000 U.S. Highway 275.

■ Recovering Food Addicts- 6:30 p.m., Broadway ChristianChurch, 2658 Aye. A. For moreinformation, call Roberta at 328--2678.

■ Greater CommunicatorsToastmasters No. 2114 - 6:30p.m., The Center, 714 S. Main St.For information, call Floy Wester-meier at 527-2732 or 661-1652.

■ Carter Lake OptimistClub - 7 p.m., Carter Lake SeniorCenter, 626 Locust St.

■ Gamblers Anonymousand Gam-Anon - 7:30 to 9 p.m..Fifth Avenue United MethodistChurch, 1800 Fifth Aye. Supportgroup for family and loved onesof compulsive gamblers. For 24--hour hot line, call (402) 978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous -

7 to 8 p.m., Alegent Health MercyHospital, McDermott Building.

■ Gamblers 12-Step Pro-gram - 8 p.m., 12-step House,7306 Grant St., Omaha. For 24--hour hot line, call (402) 978-7899.

■ Debtors Anonymous - 7p.m., Community of Christ Fam-ily Life Center, 150W. KanesvilleBlvd. Call 325-6788.

CalendarTo publicize meetings and

events, submit the group'sname, meeting time andmeeting location in writing nolater than three days beforethe event. All items must in-clude the signature and phonenumber of the person submit-ting the information. No meet-ings or events will be accept-ed by telephone. Notices maybe sent to Lifestyles Calendar,Columbus Telegram, P.O. Box648, Columbus, NE 68602.

To publicize meetings andevents for the online calendar,visit www.colum-bustelegram.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21SOCIAL/CIVIC

Wood Carvers - 8-11 a.m.,Columbus Senior Center. Formore information contactVanessa at 563-4057.

Central Nebraska Com-munity Services OpenHouse — 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,3286 53rd Aye. Meet teachersand staff, and tour the facility.For more information call(402)564-1124.

Blood Drive - 11:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. at Oak Ballroom inSchuyler. Walk-ins welcome.For more information or anappointment call (402) 666--2460 or (402) 352-5231.

Columbus Noon Rotary -Noon, Hy-Vee meeting room.

Columbus Public LibraryChildren's Room TokenTimes - 3:15-5 p.m.

Columbus ChristianPreschool and Kinder-garten Open House - 3:305:30 p.m. Meet staff and tourthe facility. For more informa-tion call (402) 562-6470; e-mail info@columbuschrist-

ian.org; or visit www.colum-buschristian.org.

Association for LicensedDaycare Providers — 7 p.m.,Columbus Public Library. Formore information call (402)606-4375.

Columbus Area Right toLife - 7 p.m., Chamber ofCommerce meeting room,764 33rd Aye. For more infor-mation call (402) 563-2343 or(402)564-5071.

Columbus Jaycees — 7p.m., Chamber Office.

Eagles Auxiliary 1834 -Eagles Club.

BOARDS ANDGOVERNMENT MEETINGSButler County Board of

Supervisors — 9 a.m., Coun-ty Courthouse Supervisors'Room.

Madison County Board ofCommissioners — 9 a.m.,County Courthouse BoardRoom.

Platte County Board ofCommissioners — 9 a.m.,County Courthouse Supervi-sors' Room.

Polk County Board ofCommissioners - 9:30 a.m.,County Courthouse Commis-sioners' Room.

Genoa City Council - 7p.m., Country View Care Cen-ter.

Schuyler City Council -7:30 p.m., Municipal Building.

SUPPORTMEETINGS/GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous —7 a.m., open/nonsmoking;Noon, closed/nonsmoking;5:15 p.m., open/nonsmoking.12 & 12 Club, 2407 13th St. Formore information call 562--7332.

Columbus WIC Clinic -8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., 2282 E32nd Aye. Call 564-9931 forinformation and appointment.

Narcotics Anonymous —12:15 p.m. open (Not HighNoon), 8 p.m. (Clean WayClub), open, 2816 12th St.

immunization Clinic —1:30-3:30 p.m., Hruska CityLibrary in David City. For moreinformation or an appoint-ment call (402) 747-2211.

Platte County FoodPantry -2-4 p.m., 3020 18thSt. to make donations or to re-ceive help. Cash donationsmay be mailed to the aboveaddress in Columbus. Facilityis closed on holidays.

Birthright PregnancyTests and Practical Assis-tance - 3-5 p.m., 1260 27thAye. For more information call564-5006.

Group for AdolescentsProviding Support (GAPS)— 5-6:45 p.m., Youth forChrist, 2809 13th St.; supportfor teens ages 13-19 address-ing substance abuse issues.

Columbus MS Self HelpGroup — 6:30 p.m., at HopeLutheran Church, 2700 33rdAye. For more information call564-8291.

Alzheimer's AssociationSupport Group — 7 p.m.,Golden Living Center NorthAssisted Living Unit. For moreinformation call 564-1980.

Compassionate Friends -7:30 p.m., Butler CountyHealth Care Center, DavidCity. For more information call563-1029.

Alcoholics AnonymousYoung People's Group — 8p.m., 12 &12 Club, 2407 13th

St. open/nonsmoking. Formore information call 562--7332.

BENEFITS ANDFUNDRAISERS

Boy Scout Troop 212 ChiliFeed - 4:30-7:30 p.m. Ameri-can Legion Club, 2263 3rdAye. Includes soups, dessertsand drink.

Pancake Supper — 5-7p.m., St. John's LutheranChurch, 821 Denver St. inSchuyler. All-you-can-eat pan-cakes, sausage and scram-bled eggs. Benefits ChristianEducation and Sunday Schoolprograms. Quilt raffle to bene-fit "End Malaria" campaign,

ENTERTAINMENTColumbus Art Gallery and

Gift Shop — 10 a.m.-5 p.m.and by appointment. Locatedon lower level of the Colum-bus Public Library. Currentlyhosting the 25th Annual Shel-don Statewide Exhibition. Formore information contact LisaRosendahl at 563-1016 orwww.artscolumbusne.org.

Prairie Winds Art Center- The Center is located at 112W. 3rd St., Grand Island. Cur-rent exhibit is the 2012 "Annu-al Photography Competitionand Show." For more informa-tion call (308) 381-4001 orvisitwww.prairiewindsart.com.

Fraternal Order of Eagles— 7 p.m. Texas Hold'em, 320512th St. For more information

call (402) 564-3361 after 4p.m.

Twisters - 7:30 and 10p.m. .Texas Hold'em.

4 Jokers — 9 p.m.-l a.m.,Aces Entertainment Karaoke.

Rex Moats installed as Grand Master of Nebraska MasonsRex Moats of Elkhorn was

installed as Grand Master ofNebraska Masons on February 12 atWaterloo Masonic Lodge No. 102.

Included in the installation was aHoly Bible from St. John’s MasonicLodge No. 1 in New York City, NewYork. George Washington took hisfirst oath of office in 1789 on theBible as president of the UnitedStates.

The Grand Lodge of Nebraskaarranged for the Bible to be broughtto Elkhorn for the installation,accompanied by three members ofSt. John’s Lodge. The Bible also wasused in the inau-gurations ofpresidents Warren Harding, DwightEisenhower, Jimmy Carter andGeorge H. W. Bush.

As Grand Master, Moats leads theGrand Lodge, representing morethan 12,000 Master Masons in 143lodges in 120 Nebraskacommunities. He is responsible forall decisions regarding Freemasonryin Nebraska during his one-year termof office as chief executive officer.

Moats, a Master Mason since1987, is also a member of JohnMercer Lodge No. 290 in Omaha,and served as Master of WaterlooLodge in 2006 and 2007. He is amember of the Omaha Valley of theAncient and Accepted Scottish Riteand the Tangier Temple Nobles of theMystic Shrine, as well as theNebraska York Rite bodies. Moatswas initiated into the NationalSojourners in 2010 and he is amember of the Joseph Warren CampHeroes of ‘76. Moats was also

worthy patron in 1998, 1999 and2000 of Luna Chapter No. 169 inElkhorn of the Order of the EasternStar.

Moats earned a Bachelor’s degreein Industrial Engineering Tech-nology in 1987 from the Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln, a Master’s inBusiness Administration from theUniversity of Nebraska-Omaha in1991, and a Juris Doctorate from theUniversity of Nebraska College ofLaw in 1993.

He is active in several localcommunity organizations includingthe Western Douglas County Cham-ber of Commerce, Western DouglasCounty Rotary (president, 2010-11),Elkhorn Valley View Middle SchoolParent Teacher Organization(treasurer, 2011-12), Fire RidgeElementary Parent TeacherOrganization (Walk-a-thon chair,2010-11) and the Elkhorn YouthSports Association (presi-dent). Helives in the Elkhorn area with hiswife, Diane, and their four children.

Moats’ father, LeRoy Moats, alsoof Elkhorn, was installed GrandTyler. Rex said he was lookingforward to serving Nebraska Masonswith his father at his side.

Other Grand Lodge officers whowere installed include: Tom Hauder,Lincoln, deputy grand master; JoeMcBride, Ainsworth, grand seniorwarden; John Maxell, Omaha, grandjunior warden; Reginald Kuhn,Lincoln, grand secretary; Don Rife,Stratton, grand chaplain; BobMoniger, Burwell, grand orator; ChrisCarter, Omaha, grand historian; Bruce

Watkins, Lincoln, grand custodian;Ron Stites, Papillion, grand marshal;Dennis Rix, Fremont, grand seniordeacon; Rick Myers, Fremont, grandjunior deacon; John Ferguson,Kimball, grand senior steward; KevinLindly, Broken Bow, grand juniorsteward; and Mark Clinton, Lincoln,grand musician.

In addition, Moats appointed ashis personal representatives BrettBennett, Plattsmouth; Kent Broyhill,Dakota City; Lowell Erickson,Wausa; and Patrick Barger, Lincoln,who participated in the installationthrough an Internet link fromAfghanistan, where he is stationedas a member of the military.

Rex Moats was installed as the Grand Master of NebraskaMasons. With him are his wife, Diane, and children (1-r) Jasmine,Madeline, Ariel and Jonathan. Photo: Tom Goc Photography

William R. HunterWilliam R. Hunter, 85, a

longtime Austin,MN, resident,died Sunday,

Feb. 12, 2012, athis daughter's home

in Omaha, where he hadre- sided for the past year anda half.

Bill was born Dec. 31, 1926,in Santa Ana, CA, the son ofHarold Howard and Olive Mar-garet (Brady) Hunter. He gradu-ated from Omaha North HighSchool and Midland Universitywith a Bachelor of Science de-gree in Business.

He served in the U.S. Army,earning the rank of staff sergeantduring 15 months in the Pacificarea with the Army's Anti- Air-craft Artillery.

Bill marriedCarol ElaineKentopp onMay 22, 1949,in Falls City.

He spent hiscareer work-ing 42 yearsfor the GeorgeA. HormelCompany andretired as executive vice presi-dent of Hormel Foods. He wasa member of the company'sBoard of Directors and Execu-tive Committee. He also waschairman of the Board and CEOof Farm Fresh Catfish Co., asubsidiary of Hormel. He alsoserved as general plant managerof the Austin, MN, and Fremontplants. Upon retirement, Billserved on the Hormel Founda-tion and was appointed chair ofthe Metropolitan Sports Facili-ties Committee Commission byGov. Arne Carlson.

Bill was a member of St.Olaf Lutheran Church, the Rota-ry Club, United Way chairman,Austin Country Club and theElks Club, all of Austin. Whileliving in Nebraska, prior to theirmove to Austin, Bill served aspresident of Salem LutheranChurch, director of the FremontNational Bank, a member of theRotary Club and a member ofthe Boards of the YMCA, Na-tional Pollution Control Coun-cil, Nebraska Association ofCommerce and Industry and theNebraska and Research Coun-cil.

Bill was a Big Eight Con-ference football official for sixyears. In 1970 he was namedHonorary Admiral in the Ne-

braska Navy. In 1977, he re-ceived the Midland UniversityOutstanding Alumni Award andin 1987 was named to the Hallof Fame for Omaha North HighSchool. In that year he also wasnamed chairman of the Ameri-can Meat Institute Meat Inspec-tion Committee and in 1989 hewas named to the Midland Ath-letic Hall of Fame.

He is survived by daughtersand sons-in-law, Jan and SteveMoore, Omaha, and Elizabethand John Ashley, Danville, CA;grandchildren, William Moore,Austin, MN, Caroline Moore,Washington, DC, Jack O'Neiland Noah Ashley, Danville, CA;sister-in-law, Marilyn Kentopp,Falls City; brother-in-law andsister-in-law, Richard and AnitaKentopp, Fremont; sister-in-law,Loretta Kentopp, Falls City.

He was preceded in death byhis wife, Carol; infant son, John;parents; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Anita Hunter,and sister, Patricia Hunter.

Funeral services were held at10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at

St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Aus-tin, MN, with Rev. Kristi Koppelofficiating. A graveside servicewill be held at Steele Cemetery,Falls City, at 10 a.m. Wednesday,Feb. 22.

The family prefers memori-als to St. Olaf Lutheran Churchor to the William R. and CarolKentopp-Hunter Scholarship atMidland University.

NEBRASKAIand to Honor Three LeadersThe NEBRASKAIand Foundation will honor three prominent Nebras-

kans with achievement awards at the Statehood Day Dinner on March3 at the State Capitol.

Distinguished NEBRASKAIander Awards will be presented to DavidKarnes of Omaha, Ken Gnadt of Grand Island and Roger Wehrbeinof Plattsmouth.

Karnes has had a distinguished career in the prac-tice of law, business and government service. He hasbeen with the Kutak Rock law firm since 1989 andhas served on the board of directors of numerouscompanies. Karnes is a former U.S. senator fromNebraska, and his federal government experienceincludes positions with the Federal Home LoanBank, White House and U.S. Advisory Committeeon Trade and Negotiations. He has been involved

in a wide range of civic organizations, including founding Liz's LegacyFund for cancer research.

Gnadt has been an active force in government and civic affairs incentral Nebraska. Serving as Grand Island mayor from 1994-2002, Gnadtwas instrumental in securing the Interstate 80 South Locust interchange,instituting the Wood River Flood Control Project, building the HeartlandEvents Center and preserving the Case-IH manufacturing plant. He hasbeen active in Rotary, the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, HuskerHarvest Days, the Stuhr Museum and the relocation of the NebraskaState Fair to Grand Island.

Wehrbein has displayed outstanding political and civic leadershipfor Nebraska and his community. He served 20 years in the NebraskaLegislature and was a longtime Appropriations Committee chairman.Wehrbein has been an avid supporter of higher education, economicdevelopment, ethanol and wind energy. A farmer and livestock producer,he has been a strong advocate of agriculture.

The mission of the NEBRASKAIand Foundation is to promote Ne-braska and the state's "good life."

Rotary awardnominees wantedCOLUMBUS - Nomina-

tions now are being re-ceived from the communityfor the Columbus MorningRotary Club's 14th annual"Service Above Self"award.

Rotary is an internationalclub whose motto is "Ser -vice Above Self" in thecommunity, in the work-place and throughout theworld. The club is seekingindividuals from theColumbus area who exem-plify the spirit of communi-ty service.


Anyone can nominate anindividual by contactingTonya Wemhoff at Staff CoEmployment Service, 233623rd St., (402) 562-7823, [email protected]. Dead-line for nominations isMarch 7; the presentationwill be March 15.

Bohuslavsky honored asyouth rotarian of the month

SHS Senior Beth Bo-huslavsky of Dwight was hon-ored as the February SewardYouth Rotarian of the Monthat the Feb. 1 meeting of theSeward Rotary Club at theJones National Bank and TrustAuditorium in Seward.

The senior is the daughterof Don and Carol Bohuslavskyand has one sister and twobrothers. She was introducedand honored by the club, pre-sented mementos and informa-tion about the Seward RotaryClub and Rotary Internationaland named a finalist for theSeward Rotary Club's "Ser-vice Above Self scholarship.Questions and answers fol-lowed the presentation.

Bohuslavsky is an involvedathlete and scholar at SewardHigh School. She has beena member of the SHS HonorRoll every quarter of her highschool career and a leader inthe Seward High NationalHonor Society. She was namedAcademic All State in soft-ball and basketball in 2010and 2011 and was the selectedrepresentative from SHS to re-ceive the US Cellular Cup.

She is a member of the SHSStudent Council, Key Club andFFA and an involved leaderin FCCLA, serving as a vicepresident for two years. Bo-huslavsky is a class officer andwas selected SHS Student ofthe Month twice.

This scholar is also an ath-

lete and has been involved inthe SHS softball program forall four years, winning staterunner-up in 2009, and receiv-ing All-State Honorable Men-tion her junior year, secondteam All Central Conferenceher sophomore year and nameFirst Team All-Central Confer-ence her junior year.

Bohuslavsky is a leader onthe SHS track team, participat-ing when the team was Class Bstate runner-up in 2009 and hasbeen a state medalist in trackboth in 2010 and 2011.

She has been involved inthe SHS girls' basketball pro-

gram all four years. Her teamwon the Class B Girls' StateChampionships in 2009, 2010and 2011. Individually, shewas recognized as All-Statehonorable mention her junioryear, named to the second teamAll Central Conference hersophomore year and namedfirst team All-Central Confer-ence her junior year.

Her employment during thesummer months includes childcare and working with theSummer Recreation Program.She also coaches in the CityRecreation Youth BasketballProgram.

Bohuslavsky is very in-volved in the area of "ServiceAbove Self and has servedas volunteer through the threeservice groups she holds mem-berships in at Seward High.She has been an active volun-teer in numerous young girl'sathletic camps, serving as arole model and counselor.

She also was a leader inthe Community Clean-UpCampaign/Recycling Day inSeward and especially enjoysbeing a volunteer with youngchildren at the Seward El-ementary School, as a teacherassistant.

She is a member of the PlumCreek 4-H Club and enjoys"showing" cattle and swine atthe county fair. Bohuslavskyis a member of the DwightAssumption Catholic Churchand active in the church youthgroup, along with her lead-ership role in the area's Fel-lowship of Christian Athletes(FCA).

She plans to attend FortHays State University in Hays,Kan., and major in elementaryeduction, with a minor in spe-cial education and coaching.She will play basketball whilein college at Fort Hayes.

A student is Seward HighSenior is recognized everymonth during school as theSeward Youth Rotarian of theMonth through nominationforms that are available in thecounselor's office.

Clarence Gerner chosedentistry over music

BY SUE STORY TRUAXWORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Private family funeral ser-vices will be Thursday for re-tired dentist Dr. Clarence “C.J.”Gerner of Omaha.

He died unexpectedly Mon-day in Omaha, apparently ofheart failure, said his wife,Betty Gerner of Omaha. Dr.Gerner was in his early 90s.

During his 50-year career,Gerner treated patients in theNebraska towns of Crete, Ral-ston and Omaha.

He graduated from theUniversity of Nebraska andCreighton University School ofDentistry before serving as asecond lieutenant during WorldWar II. He was attached to Gen.George Patton’s Third Army.

Gerner grew up in Crete,where he played in the Doane(College) Symphony Orches-tra.

“He was very proficient inthe French horn,” his wife said,and was accepted at the Juil-liard School without an admis-sion test. Instead, Gerner chose

dentistry.He was an

assistant clin-ical instructorat CU’s dentalschool and do-nated servicesto Boys Townand the Sis-ters of Mercy,she said.

He wasactive in civic organizations,including the West Omaha Ki-wanis Club, Millard RotaryClub and Methodist HospitalVolunteers.

Gerner’s outside interestsincluded golf, bridge and trav-eling. “We went all over theworld,” his wife said.

Gerner was preceded indeath by his first wife, JanePhennil Gerner. They weremarried 39 years.

Other survivors include ason, Dr. James G. Gerner ofOmaha, and three grandchil-dren. The son took over his fa-ther’s practice.

Contact the writer:402-444-1165, [email protected]

Speech Students Shine...A-H-S-T Speech students presenting one of their winning entries from the, Western lowa

Conference Speech Festival to the Avoca Rotary during the Rotary's meeting Feb. 21 include,Front (L to r.): Delaney Carroll, Hannah Constable, Henry Nagengast. Middle: Liz Munyon,Angelene Enke, Carter Symanowicz. Back: Shaun McCarthy, Sierra Gray and Sierra Heiny.

Blair Rotary ClubContact: Denise Dein, (402) 533-9655Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and

professional leaders that provides humanitarian service,encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, andhelps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approxi-mately

1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000Rotary clubs located in 166 countries.

Locally, the Blair Rotary Club provides scholarshipsto Blair High School seniors who have shown strongacademic and leadership qualities. The club also providesan annual scholarship to Dana College for WashingtonCounty residents, and supports local charities and com-munity

projects.People 18 years of age or older may be considered

for membership in Rotary. The Blair Rotary Club meetsevery Tuesday at noon at Fernando’s Cafe and Cantina,16th and Washington.every Tuesday at noon at Fernando's Cafe and Cantina,16th and Washington.


■ Better Breathers Club - 1p.m., Alegent Health Mercy Hospi-tal, Edwards Professional Center,715 Harmony St. Friends and fam-ily members welcome.Topic: Pul-monary news. For information, call328-5479.

■ Families First Commu-nity Circle - 6 to 8 p.m., 1415Aye J, Micah House Emer-gency Family Shelter. A sup-port group to help peopleachieve their goals, each ses-sion includes supper and themeeting. Sponsored byHope Net Ministries andPromise Partners. Call Molly at322-5966.


■ Women, Infants andChildren Program - 8 a.m. to6 p.m., WIC office, Omni Cen-tre, 300 W. Broadway, Suite 9.Health screenings, food checksand referrals. For information,call 328-5886.


■ Hometowner Chorus -9:45 to 11:45 a.m., BroadwayUnited Methodist Church, 11 S.First St., choir room. Forretired singers. All types ofvocal music and all voice parts.For information, call 323-9485.

■ Breastfeeding SupportGroup - 10 a.m., JennieEdmundson Hospital,Kanesville room. For informa-tion, call the birthing center at396-6037.

■ Monday Noon AA -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let it Be, The New Lite House,200 S. 16th Aye., CouncilBluffs; 6 p.m.. Straight Friends,Presbyterian Church, ThirdAvenue, Villisca; 8 p.m., NeverAlone, St. Michael's Parson-age, 2005 College Drive, south

door, Harlan; 8:30 p.m.. Rebel-lions, The New Lite House, 200S. 16th Aye.

■ Downtown Kiwanis -Noon to 1 p.m., Hy-Vee, 1745Madison Aye., conferenceroom. For information, callMike Knedler, 322-0637, orDuane Anunson, 496-4598.

■ STD Clinic - Mondaythrough Friday by appoint-ment only. HIV, chlamydia,gonorrhea, syphilis testingavailable. For appointment, call323-0096.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - Noon, BroadwayChristian Church, 2658 Aye. A.Main entrance. Contact Haroldat 690-2759; 7 p.m., St.Andrew's Methodist Church,15050 Maple St., Omaha. Usesoutheast entrance marked"sanctuary," basement room4. Handicap-accessible. Con-tact Diana (402) 445-2277.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). Drop in Fees: $3a child, $7 an adult, 18 andolder, $10 a family. YMCAmembers are welcome to Kirnfor free. YMCA membershipand swim passes may beused at both Kirn and CouncilBluffs YMCA.


■ I Want to Work theSteps - 2658 Aye. A., Broad-way Christian Church, 7:30p.m.

■ Coping-Dual RecoveryAnonymous -Alegent PeerConnection, 622 S. Fourth St.,6 to 7 p.m.


■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA Pool, 7 S.Fourth St. $3 youth, $7 adult.

$10 family; 5 to 8 am (Lap), 8am to 1 p.m. (Lap Swim/WaterFitness), 1:00 to 5:15 p.m.(Open Swim), 6:30 to 8 p.m.,(Open Swim). Lewis Centralpool, 2000 U.S. Highway 275.5 to 8 a.m. (Lap).


■ Westend Optimist Club- 7 p.m., Peace Church of theBrethren, 2605 Aye. E.

■ Overcomers in Christ -7 p.m. (for women), FirstAssembly of God, 3320 HarryLangdon Blvd., for informa-tion, call 323-7721 or 614-3438;7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (for men andwomen), Church of Freedom,701 Fourth St. For information,call 325-6939. Christ-centeredsupport group open to thosestruggling with any addiction.Childcare provided.


■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram - 7:45 p.m., BellevueLibrary, 1003 Lincoln Road,Bellevue, Neb.; 8 p.m., 12-stepHouse, 7306 Grant St., Omaha.For 24-hour hot line, call (402)978-7899.

■ Monday Nite Al-AnonFamily Group - 8:30 p.m., 500Club, 410 S. 16th St., down-stairs. For anyone effected byanother person's problemswith alcohol. Non-smoking.

TUESDAY■ Blind Support Group -

1 p.m., Council Bluffs SeniorCenter, 714 S. Main St. Visuallyimpaired and family caregiverswelcome.

■ Lewis TownshipTrustees - 7 p.m., Lewis Tow-nship Fire Hall, Cypress Avenueand lowa Highway 92.

■ Women, Infants andChildren Program - 8 a.m. tonoon and 1 to 4 p.m., WICOffice, Omni Centre, 300 W.Broadway, Suite 9. Healthscreenings, food checks andreferrals. Immunizations from

1 to 3 p.m. For information,

call 328-5886.■ HIV Counseling and

Testing - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Council Bluffs Health Depart-ment, 209 Pearl St. For anappointment, call 328-4666.

■Take Off Pounds Sensi-bly No. 608 - 9:30 a.m., FirstChurch of the Nazarene base-ment, 2600 Aye. A.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, The New Lite House,200 S. 16th Aye., CouncilBluffs; 6:30 p.m., Straight andGrateful, Cass County Memor-ial Hospital, second floor, 1501E. 10th St., Atlantic; 8 p.m.,Visions of Hope, Our SaviorLutheran Church, 313 Story St.;8 p.m., Stairway to Freedom,United Methodist Church, 200Church St., Shenandoah; 8:30p.m., Rebellions, The New LiteHouse, 200 S. 16th Aye.

■ Children's Immuniza-tions Without Waiting - 1 to3 p.m., at WIC office, OmniCentre, 300 W. Broadway,Suite. 9. Call 328-4666 formore information.

■ Public Open Swim -Council Bluffs YMCA pool, 7 S.Fourth St. Council Bluffs YMCAPool, 7 S. Fourth St. $3 youth,$7 adult, $10 family; 5 a.m. to 8a.m. (Lap Swim). 8 a.m. to 1p.m. (Lap Swim/Water Fitness).3:30 to 5:15 p.m. (Open/Lap).7:15 to 8 p.m. (Lap Swim). $2youth, $5 adult, $7 family.

■ Kirn Pool -100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). YMCA membersare welcome to Kirn for free.YMCA membership and swimpasses may be used at bothKirn and Council Bluffs YMCA.Drop in Fees: $3 a child, $7 anadult, 18 and older, $10 a fam-ily.

■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 6 p.m., First Presby-terian Church, South CalvinHall, 216 S. 34th St., Omaha.Handicap-accessible. ContactKaren at (402) 346-6076; 7p.m., Unity Church, 3424 N.90th St., Omaha. Contact

Marcy at (402) 571-6843.■ ZUMBA-6:15t07p.m.,

lowa Western Community Col-lege. New fitness crazeincludes Latin and hip-hopdance, salsa, mambo ormeringue-style dancing. Con-tact IWCC Continuing Educa-tion at 325-3210.


■ Overcomers in Christ -7 p.m.. Crossroads ChristianCenter, 1224 N. 28th St. Christ-centered recovery support,men's and women's groups.

■ Gamblers 12-step Pro-gram - 7:30 p.m., TempleIsrael, 7023 Cass St., Omaha.For information, call (402) 978--7899. For 24-hour hot line, call(402) 978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous- 8 p.m., St. John's UnitedChurch of Christ, 400Cloverdale Drive, back door.

■ Al-AnonB p.m., St.John's United Church of Christ,400 Cloverdale Drive, backdoor. Non-smoking. For familyand friends of people whohave drinking problems. Non-smoking.

WEDNESDAY■ Public Open Swim

Council Bluffs YMCA pool, 7 S.Fourth St. 5 to 8:00 a.m. (LapSwim), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (LapSwim/Water Fitness) 3:30 to5:15 p.m. (Open/Lap). 6:30 to 8p.m. $2 youth, $5 adult, $7family.

■ Rotary Centennial Club- 7 a.m., Hy-Vee at the Mall ofthe Bluffs.

■ Business NetworkInternational - 7:30 a.m., The

Center, 714 S. Main St. Visitorswelcome and breakfast isserved. For more information,call (712) 256-9686.

■ HIV Counseling andTesting - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..Council Bluffs Health Depart-ment, 209 Pearl St. For anappointment, call 328-4666.



■ Senior Citizens LeisureClub - 11 a.m., Peace Churchof the Brethren, 2605 Aye. E,pinochle and sack lunch. Allseniors welcome.

■ Free Eye Screenings -11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1601

Aye. D. Sponsored by FamilyEyecare, Dr. Barry Jose andthe Council Bluffs Lions Club.

■ Mid-Week Sobriety -Noon, The 500 Club, 410 S.16th St. Call 328-9979 withquestions.

■ Southwest lowa Nar-cotics Anonymous - Noon,Let It Be, New Lite House, 20016th Aye.; 6:30 p.m. ReachingOut, Council Bluffs PublicLibrary, 400 Willow Aye., room2E; 8 p.m.. Visions of Hope,Savior Lutheran Church, northside, 313 Story St.; 8 p.m.. Mir-acles of Recovery, ManningHospital, Manning; 8:30 p.m..Rebellions, New Lite House,200 16th Aye.

■ Midday Optimist Club- Noon, Golden Corral, 3103Dial Drive.

■ Blind Support Group -1 p.m., The Center, 714 S. Main

St. Visually impaired and fam-ily caregivers welcome.

■ Glenwood Farmer'sMarket - 4 to 7 p.m., LakePark.

■ Carter Lake Veteransof Foreign Wars Post No.9661 Auxiliary HamburgerNight - 5 to 7:30 p.m., 100Locust St., Carter Lake. Ham-burgers, tacos and other spe-cially priced items available.Public welcome.

■ Kirn Pool - 100 NorthAye., 5 to 8 a.m. (adult lapswim), 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., (1 laplane open), 7 to 8:30 p.m.(open swim). YMCA membersare welcome to Kirn for free.YMCA membership and swimpasses may be used at bothKirn and Council Bluffs YMCA.Drop in Fees: $3 a child, $7 anadult, 18 and older, $10 a fam-ily.


■ Moms Off Math Sup-port Group - 6 to 7 p.m.,Heartland Family Services,1515 Aye. J. For information,contact Erin Vanatta at 325--5637.


■ Overeaters Anony-mous - 5:30 p.m., BellevuePublic Library, 1003 LincolnRoad, Bellevue. Contact Judy Rat 292-8337; 6 p.m., EpworthUnited Methodist, 2447 Aye. B.This is a 12-step group for any-

one suffering from an eatingdisorder. For information, callKaryn at 310-7706. Handicap-accessible and childcare pro-vided; 7:30 p.m., Central Pres-byterian Church, 55th andLeavenworth streets, northeastside door, Omaha. Handicap-accessible. Contact Barb at515-9049.





■ Gamblers Anonymousand Gam-Anon - 7:30 to 9p.m., Fifth Avenue UnitedMethodist Church, 1800 FifthAye. Support group for familyand loved ones of compulsivegamblers. For 24-hour hot line,call (402) 978-7899.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous- 7 to 8 p.m., Alegent HealthMercy Hospital, McDermottBuilding.

■ Gamblers 12-Step Pro-gram - 8 p.m., 12-step House,7306 Grant St., Omaha. Call(402) 978-7899 for hot line.

■ Debtors Anonymous -7 p.m., Community of ChristFamily Life Center, 150 W.Kanesville Blvd. Call 325-6788.


COLUMBUS - Nomina-tions now are being re -ceived from the communityfor the Columbus MorningRotary Club's 14th annual"Service Above Self"award.

Rotary is an internationalclub whose motto is "Ser-vice Above Self" in thecommunity, in the work-place and throughout theworld. The club is seekingindividuals from theColumbus area who exem-plify the spirit of communi-ty service.


Anyone can nominate anindividual by contactingTonya Wemhoff at Staff CoEmployment Service, 233623rd St., (402) 562-7823, [email protected]. Deadline fornominations is March 7; thepresentation will be March15-

Jessica Kennedyjoins NebraskaHospitalAssociation

Jessica Kennedy, MA, PCM

Association (NHA) wel-comes Jessica Kennedy,MA, PCM as its director ofcommunications.

As director of com-munications, Kennedy isresponsible for compre-hensive communicationsmanagement, developingand executing strategiccommunication plans forthe NHA and its subsidiary-brands and companies tobuild awareness of issues

The Nebraska HospitalAssociation ( NHA) wel-comes

Jessica Kennedy,MA, PCM as its director ofcommunications.

As director of com-munications,Kennedy is

responsible for compre-hensivecommunications

management, developingand executing strategiccommunication plans forthe NHA and its subsidiarybrands and companies tobuild awareness of issues

that affect hospitals andNebraska’s health caredelivery system.

A founding directorof Lincoln’s Young Pro-fessional

Group ( YPG),

boards of directors. Mostrecently, she served on anational board for the AMAand co-chaired its an-

Kennedy is also a pastpresident for the LincolnAmerican Marketing As-sociation

( AMA) & LincolnCommunity Playhouseboards of directors. Mostrecently, she served on anational board for the AMAand co-chaired its an-

and a Bachelor of Journal-ism in broadcasting andadvertising from UNL.

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