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Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman
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EVENTS Friday, September 8 | 5p - 9p Wobbly Cubism: Paintings by Al Harris-Fernandez Art Opening Gallery 72, 1806 Vinton St, Omaha, Nebraska 68108 Al Harris-Fernandez, director of the Sioux City Art Center, has been balancing the direction of non-profit arts organizations, while making his own art for thirty years. The artist notes: “I have a lot of energy to create artwork as well as a strong drive to experiment.” While producing a large body of work during the time he has resided in Sioux City he chose not to promote himself as an artist until recently. He refers to this growing body of work, which has roots in cubism, surrealism, and cartoons as “wobbly cubism.” ----------------------------------------------Friday, September 8 | 7p Omaha’s Dereck Higgins Test Pressing Collage Series Hugo’s Art Galleries 2718 pacific, Omaha, Nebraska 68105 The works in this series came about as a result of me making vinyl records. When you order an album you get what are called test pressings to listen to before the album is manufactured. They come without covers so to amuse myself I made some ‘fake’ covers. Much of the Collage material came from magazines but I also used some personal photographs and bits of fabric. D H X will also be doing an exclusive performance at the opening. ----------------------------------------------Friday, September 8 | 7p - 10:30p GLOW in the Garden Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, 68102 * Neon Lights and Autumn Nights * Sip, socialize, and welcome autumn at a masquerade under the stars. Enjoy local food, cash bar and creative cocktails, a live DJ plus dancing, and yard games in the illuminated surroundings of the Museum’s Sculpture Garden.
----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 9 | 10a - 5p Mums, Mimosas and Masterpieces The Garden Gallery, 2721 N 206th St, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 11th Annual Mums, Mimosas & Masterpieces! *30+ Artists *Live Music *Hardy Mums *Mimosas ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 9 | 1p 2017 Heron Haven Wetland Festival 11809 Old Maple Rd., Omaha, 68164 Watch and learn about exotic animals! Learn about bees! Sit in a play submarine and learn about underwater creatures! Look at creatures up close through a microscope! Get your face painted! Break open geodes and see the wonders inside! Make huge soap bubbles! Walk among live butterflies! And SO MUCH MORE! 2:00 p.m. - Wildlife Encounters 4:00 p.m. - Live Raptors 5:00 p.m. - Butterfly Release FREE ADMISSION FREE REFRESHMENTS WIN A PRIZE!! ----------------------------------------------September 9-10 | 10a - 5p Rockbrook Village Art Fair 2725 N 62nds Street, Omaha 68104 Come visit and see all the wonderful artwork at the Rockbrook Village Art Fair. September 9th 10-6 and September 10th 10-5. Rockbrook Village, 10819 Prairie Brook Rd, Omaha, Nebraska 68144 ----------------------------------------------Letting Go: a solo exhibition by Laurie Sewell-Muller Star Deli, 6114 Military Ave., Omaha Show will be open through September 30th. ----------------------------------------------BFF Artist Kirk Scott Zombie Glass 6001 Maple St, Omaha, 68104 Creative leather masks on display. -----------------------------------------------
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---------------------------------------------UNO Art Gallery 6001 Dodge St., Omaha, 68182 Anderson Enterprises ---------------------------------------------15418 W Center Rd, Omaha, 68144 White Crane Gallery ---------------------------------------------1032 Howard St, Omaha, 68102 Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market ---------------------------------------------1108 Jackson St., Omaha, 68102 Zombie Art & Glass Gallery ---------------------------------------------6001 Maple St., Omaha, 68104 Artist Cooperative Gallery ---------------------------------------------405 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------MUSEUMS Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S 12th St., Omaha, 68102 Durham Museum ---------------------------------------------801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108 Blue Pomegranate Gallery ---------------------------------------------17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 Great Plains Black History Museum ---------------------------------------------7400 Dodge St., Omaha 68114 Cooper Brown Art ---------------------------------------------2215 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 Joslyn Art Museum ---------------------------------------------2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 Dundee Gallery ---------------------------------------------4916 Underwood Ave, Omaha, 68132 Omaha Children’s Museum ---------------------------------------------500 S 20th St., Omaha, 68102 Gallery 72 ---------------------------------------------1806 Vinton St., Omaha, 68108 Strategic Air Command & Aerospace ---------------------------------------------Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, 68003 Gallery 1516 ---------------------------------------------1516 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------PERFORMING ARTS Garden of the Zodiac 1046 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 Holland Performing Arts Center ---------------------------------------------13th & Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 Hot Shops ---------------------------------------------1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 Omaha Community Playhouse ---------------------------------------------6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132 Hugo Art Galleries -----------------------------------------------2718 Pacific St., Omaha, 68105 Orpheum Theater ---------------------------------------------409 S Sixteenth St., Omaha, NE 68102 Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Lewis Art Gallery 8600 Cass St., Omaha, 68114 ---------------------------------------------MANGELSEN Images of Nature 1115 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Modern Arts Midtown 3615 Dodge St., Omaha, 68131 ---------------------------------------------Old Market Artists Gallery 1034 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Passageway Gallery 417 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Petshop Gallery 2725 N 62nd St., Omaha, 68104 ---------------------------------------------The Little Gallery & Underground Film Forum 5901 Maple St., 68104 ---------------------------------------------The Union for Contemporary Art 2417 Burdette St., Omaha, 68111
GALLERIES
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Friday, September 8 GLOW in the Garden | 7p–10:30 pm Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge Street
buffet! Kids (12 and under) can eat for $3.99 with any adult purchase. In addition to this fun breakfast, check out the other fun activities!
• Come give a high-five to Chase and Marshall! * Neon Lights and Autumn Nights * • Get your picture taken by our on-site photographer at our fire/police photo Join Joslyn Art Museum’s Young Art station. Grab some props, smile and Patrons for the fourth annual GLOW in say cheese! All pictures will be posted the Garden. Sip, socialize, and welto this page after the event. come autumn at a masquerade under • Photo cutout boards, so you can the stars. Enjoy local food, cash bar pretend you are Chase or Marshall! and creative cocktails, a live DJ plus • Join our activity table for coloring dancing, and yard games in the illumiactivities and to receive your own nated surroundings of the Museum’s firefighter hat! Sculpture Garden. • The Omaha Police Department K-9 Unit will be stopping by at 10am. Get your tickets today! $25 YAP Members We look forward to seeing everyone! $35 General Public; $40 At the Door Don’t forget your cameras! Cash bar; YAP members receive one ----------------------------------------------free drink ticket! Saturday, September 9 Touch A Truck 11a- 3p Joslyn’s Young Art Patrons offer First Data, 6855 Pacific St, Omaha engaging social and educational events The Child Saving Institute Guild’s for a rising generation of art admirers. exciting “friend-raiser” is a free event Not a YAP member? Join Today! for the entire family where children ----------------------------------------------- can see and clime on “real life” vehicles. September 8-10 Kids, accompanied by their parents or Junkfest 2017 guardian, can explore emergency and CCome and join all the wonderful military vehicles, semi-trucks, bobcats, vendors that will be bringing you some race cars and other commercial vehiof the best junk around small town IA. cles and talk to the people that operate No admission fee to get into this great them. Other activities will include face show! painting, bounce houses, food, clowns and more! Want to be a vendor? ----------------------------------------------Reach out to Shannon Schuett Saturday, September 9 402.312.7718 Harvest Party Mulhall’s | 11a - 2a Shopping happens from: 3615 N 120th St, Omaha, 68164 9 to 5 Friday, Sept 8 To kick-off one of our favorite seasons, 9 to 5 Saturday, Sept 9 we’re throwing a party in the green10 to 3 Sunday, Sept 10 house, and we hope you’ll join us. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 9 | 9a - 11a Helping us celebrate is local band PAW Patrol First Responder Event Ragged Company with their blend of Hy-Vee, 747 N 132nd St, Omaha strings, vocal harmonies, and folk-inPAW Patrol! PAW Patrol! We’ll be fluenced music. Dante is making fresh there on the double! pizza on-site from 11am to 1:30pm with their mobile, wood-fired oven. Come join us for a knee-high breakfast And of course, we must have coffee,
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so joining us for the party is Archetype Coffee serving their specialty coffee along with artisanal baked goods from pastry chef Kate Anderson of dodo. Be sure to bring cash to visit each our pop-up vendors. Local artists from Two Keys Creative Studios will be here too helping you make your own harvest-inspired artwork. And stop by our honey-tasting booth to sample a range of natural honeys varying from pale yellow to nearly black – each with their own complexities of flavors. The party will continue outside too with hayrack rides through our nursery yard. If you have a favorite pie recipe for the harvest season, join us for our friendly Fall Pie Contest and a chance to win
one of three Mulhall’s gift cards. Find more information about the rules and how to register over at our website. We always have a lot of fun with our Harvest Party, and we hope you’ll join us to celebrate the new season. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 9 Harvest Party Papio- Missouri River Natural Resource Center | 12p - 4a Join local environmental organizations for World O! Water on Saturday, September 9 from 12pm to 4pm at Wehrspann Lake in Chalco Hills. This free event celebrates water by teaching attendees about water conservation, polution prevention, and recreation. This event is open to all ages to enjoy
fun, educational activities from community partners, rock climbing, canoeing, FREE lunch, live animal showcases, and more! ----------------------------------------------Sunday, September 10 Walk with Heartland Pride Out of the Darkness | 11a - 4p Lewis and Clark Landing 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, 68102 Support Heartland Pride as we walk to fight suicide in the Out of the Darkness Omaha Walk . We are joining the community of nearly 250k people walking in hundreds of cities across the country in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Please help us reach our fundraising goal by donating to a team member. To donate online, please select “Roster” and then choose one of the team members listed. Once you’re on their page, click “Donate Now.” Donations can only be made to individuals, but the total each participant raises goes toward our team goal. (Link below)
All donations are 100% tax deductible and will help bring AFSP one step closer to achieving their bold goal to reduce the suicide rate 20% by 2025. ----------------------------------------------Wednesday, September 13 Suicide Awareness & Prevention Day University of Nebraska at Omaha 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, 68182 Join NAMI on Campus UNO and Student Social Work Organization as part of a twelve-hour series of events, all focused on suicide awareness and prevention! 9-10am: Breakfast + a speaker in CPACS commons 10am-12pm: Snacks + info in MBSC Plaza 12-3pm: Info + demonstration in Pep Bowl 4-6pm: Dinner at Jason’s Deli on 72nd + Dodge w/ proceeds to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 6:30pm: Vigil outside South side of Mammel Hall on Pine St. 6:45-9pm: Movie (The Skeleton Twins) in Mammel Auditorium ----------------------------------------------If you would like to see your event listed, email getintofocus@gmail.com -----------------------------------------------
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Bozak & Morrisey Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Chad Lee Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night Bushwacker’s Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------September Full Moon Ride Omaha Bicycle Co., 7p ----------------------------------------------New Humans Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Vox Combo w/ Stonebelly Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Sawyer Fredericks w/ Brent Cowles Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------Mace Hathaway Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Music Crush Wednesdays The Waiting Room, 10p
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7 Laura Rain and the Ceasers Chrome Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Dueling Pianos Embassy Suites Downtown, 6p ----------------------------------------------Charlie Burton & Or What O’Leaver’s, 6p ----------------------------------------------Finest Hour Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Steve Yoneda Vino Mas, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night with TBA Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p -----------------------------------------------
DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Broke Loose, Wagon Blasters Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9:30p
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Rock the Lot featuring Taxi Driver Hotel RL, 5p ----------------------------------------------Fields of Flight Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 6p ----------------------------------------------Grand Opening Forte Music Hall, 6p ----------------------------------------------Miwi La Lupa O’Leaver’s Pub, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Lemon Fresh Day Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------GLOW in the Garden Joslyn Art Museum, 7p ----------------------------------------------Come Together Soaring Wings Vineyard, 7p ----------------------------------------------We Live Weekly featuring Ra’Juan, Lakayla and more The Omaha Rockets Kanteen, 7p ----------------------------------------------AJJ with Homeless Gospel Choir The Waiting Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------Battle of the Bands Baxter Arena, 7p ----------------------------------------------Daddy Mac & The Flak Bogies West, 7p ----------------------------------------------D.N.D. Birthday Bash Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 8p ----------------------------------------------Midnight Opera O’Leaver’s, 8p -----------------------------------------------
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Wolfman Album Release Party Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Bad Dynamics, The Walking Wounded, Bathtub Maria Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------The DOM Band Blue Legends, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------O’Leaversfest 2017 O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Mac lethal Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jerry Pranksters The Down Under Lounge, 9p -----------------------------------------------
Flippin Whiskey Two Fine Irishmen, 9p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Chrome Lounge, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Damien McCarthy Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Flippin’ Whiskey Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------School House Rock- Benefit for the ICON Scholarship Fundraiser The Omaha Mining Company, 10p
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 Lationo Fest Bayliss Park, 11a -----------------------------------------------
Husker Game Party Paddy McGown’s, 3:30p ----------------------------------------------Husker Therapy Party Therapy Bar & Grill, 3:30p ----------------------------------------------Air Force Birthday Ball CenturyLink Center, 5p ----------------------------------------------Grand Opening Forte Music Hall, 6p ----------------------------------------------Lemon Fresh Day Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------PalindroSeff Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dave Tamkin Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Canaan Smith, Delaney Jackson, Mason Michaels Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Floozies Funk Jesus Tour Sokol Auditorium, 7p ----------------------------------------------Damaged Jenny Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------BONE Success Breeds Success Tour Club Vibe, 9p ----------------------------------------------Trench;s Super Sexy Time Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Damien McCarthy Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Taylor Scott Band Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------Earthbound & Downtown Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Eckophonic Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Slow Stoics, Midnight Kick & Sheep Clothes The Down Under, 9p ----------------------------------------------Tony MacAlpine wsg/ Felix Martin and TBA Wired Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Foundations 005: Kind Gesture The Blackstone Meatball, 10p -----------------------------------------------
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 Midwest Conjure Fest The Conjure Shop, 12p ----------------------------------------------Tracy Skretta Soaring Wings Vineyard, 2p ----------------------------------------------NeoRomantics Lookout Lounge, 4p ----------------------------------------------JFO Backyard Concert JCC Omaha, 5p ----------------------------------------------Porchfest OMA Festival The Down Under, 5p ----------------------------------------------Benefit for Larry Johnson Brazen Head Pub, 6p ----------------------------------------------Papillion’s Singing Seniors SumTur Amphitheater, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Booze Bingo & Karaoke The Down Under, 8p ----------------------------------------------Closet Witch, The Central, Artorias, Culture War & Ghost Alley Milk Run, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jazz with Luigi Inc. Mr. Toad, 9p ----------------------------------------------Poker Night Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p -----------------------------------------------
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11 9/11 Moment of Silence Memorial Park, 9a ----------------------------------------------Open Acoustic Jam Forte Music Hall, 6p ----------------------------------------------Celebrate America with Jitterbugs Omaha Ballroom, 6p ----------------------------------------------Gooch & His Las Vegas Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------911 Remembrance and Military Tribute SumTur Amphitheater, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Exodus, Narcotic Self & Orpheus Slowdown, 7p ----------------------------------------------Skating Polly The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Spoon SokolAuditorium, 8:30p
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Brew Haha STINSON PARK
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Nebraska Huskers VS OREGON
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Beck STIR COVE
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Spoon Exodus w/ Narcotic Self SOKOL AUDITORIUM SLOWDOWN
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Ed Sheeran CENTURYLINK
----------------------------------------------Blue Monday Blues Jam The Down under, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Jay Som with Soccer Mommy, Stef Chura Reverb Lounge, 9p
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Cheers to a Cause featuring Project Everlast Zipline Brewing Co., 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Julie Baker Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ed Sheeran CenturyLink Center, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Toasters Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Flocase: A Comedy Show Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
By Focus Omaha
Each year, more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss (often called “suicide loss survivors”) are left in the dark. Too often the feelings of shame and stigma prevent them from talking openly.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a Suicidal thoughts, much like mental time to share resources and stories in health conditions, can affect an effort to shed light on this highly anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the taboo and stigmatized topic. We use this month to reach out to those result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals with suicidal common, should not be considered ideation to treatment services. It normal and often indicate more is also important to ensure that serious issues. individuals, friends and families have
access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention.
Know The Warning Signs •
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Threats or comments about killing themselves, also known as suicidal ideation, can begin with seemingly harmless thoughts like “I wish I wasn’t here” but can become more overt and dangerous Increased alcohol and drug use Aggressive behavior Social withdrawal from friends, family and the community Dramatic mood swings Talking, writing or thinking about death Impulsive or reckless behavior
Is There Imminent Danger?
Any person exhibiting these behaviors should get care immediately:
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Putting their affairs in order and giving away their possessions Saying goodbye to friends and family Mood shifts from despair to calm Planning, possibly by looking around to buy, steal or borrow the tools they need to commit suicide, such as a firearm or prescription medication
Risk Factors For Suicide
Research has found that about 90% of individuals who die by suicide experience mental illness. A number of other things may put a person at risk of suicide, including: • A family history of suicide. • Substance abuse. Drugs and alcohol can result in mental highs and lows that exacerbate suicidal thoughts.
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Intoxication. More than one in three people who die from suicide are found to be currently under the influence. Access to firearms.
A serious or chronic medical illness. Gender. Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are four times more likely to die by suicide. • A history of trauma or abuse. • Prolonged stress. • Isolation. • Age. People under age 24 or above age 65 are at a higher risk for suicide. • A recent tragedy or loss. • Agitation and sleep deprivation.
Can Thoughts Of Suicide Be Prevented?
trained to help a person understand their feelings and can improve mental wellness and resiliency. Depending on their training they can provide effective ways to help. Psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, can help a person with thoughts of suicide recognize unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior, validate troubling feelings, and learn coping skills. Medication can be used if necessary to treat underlying depression and anxiety and can lower a person’s risk of hurting themselves. Depending on the person’s mental health diagnosis, other medications can be used to alleviate symptoms.
Mental health professionals are
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Crisis Resources • •
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If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line. Mental Health Association of Nebraska 1(800) 422-6691
While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time to come together with collective passion and strength around a difficult topic. The truth is, we can all benefit from honest conversations about mental health conditions and suicide, because just one conversation can change a life.
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Diary of a Changing World
By Steve Newman
+125° Death Valley, California
3.1
2.0
Pakhar
Harvey
Tropical Cyclones The Texas and western Louisiana Gulf Coast received catastrophic flooding and wind damage from a fiveday rampage by Hurricane Harvey. The former Category-4 storm dumped more rainfall than any other tropical cyclone in North American historical same area was hit by six quakes in late records. 2014. • Tropical Storm Pakhar lashed Hong • Earth movements were also felt in Kong and Macau just four days after Maine, Java and a northeastern island Typhoon Hato killed 10 people and of Papua New Guinea. caused serious flooding as one of the strongest such storms on record there. Typhoon Sanvu churned the Pacific Amazon Mining east of Japan. An Amazon nature reserve created in 1984 by Brazil’s then-military government, and believed to be rich in gold and other minerals, was at least temporarily saved from being abolished. A federal court in the capital of Brasilia blocked President Michel Temer’s decree that would have opened up about 30 percent of the area to mining.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Corpus Christi, Texas. Photo: NOAA
Earthquakes Areas just west of downtown Dallas were jolted by a magnitude 3.1 quake. The
5.2
Drought Hazard A protracted drought around Rwanda’s capital has resulted in seven people being killed by crocodiles during August as they tried to draw water from the diminished Nyabarongo River.
the “man-eating” crocs on Aug. 24 after the father of six children was taken by one of the reptiles while getting river water.
Sanvu
6.4
-111°
Vostok, Antarctica
Shrinking Caspian
Local officials advised residents to stop taking water from the waterway as efforts were stepped up to provide clean water supplies to the affected area.
Increased evaporation of the Caspian Sea over the past few decades has caused the huge central Asian lake to shrink to near the historic low set in the 1970s.
Security forces said they killed one of
While the level of the huge body of
The mining and energy ministry said that the reserve’s protected forest and areas inhabited by indigenous people in relative isolation would not have been affected. Conservation groups and opposition politicians denounced the president’s attempt as “the biggest attack on the Amazon of the last 50 years.”
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The lights of northern Iran and Azerbaijan, and much of the Caspian Sea, can be seen in this photo taken from the International Space Station. Photo: NASA
water has fluctuated during the past several hundred years, researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and colleagues from Russia, France and Azerbaijan say they expect it will continue to decline under what they describe as “global warming scenarios.” The researchers predict that under current climate models, evaporation could cause the lake’s northern waters to vanish within 75 years.
Monsoon Disaster High water from the worst monsoon flooding in years
has stranded millions of people in India, Bangladesh and Nepal, killing more than 1,200 of those affected. The most fortunate of those who were forced from their homes are being housed in relief camps, while others are living with no shelter. Many of Bangladesh’s crops have been lost in the inundation, which will worsen the shortage caused when 1 million tons of rice was destroyed by floods in April.
Roach Exodus Thousands of cockroaches appeared to flee Typhoon Hato’s fury by marching along a seawall as the storm struck Hong Kong and Macau. Hong Kong’s TV Most showed video of the horde, which could be seen clearly as high waves crashed onto the wall.
Severe monsoon floods brought the normally bustling city of Mumbai to a near standstill. Photo: Mumbai Police
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Time to Get Serious About West Nile Virus Protection Douglas County has recorded its first confirmed case of West Nile virus for 2017 and more can be expected. This is the time of year cases generally begin to pile up and you need to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
To protect yourself from mosquito bites you can:
Apply a mosquito repellant containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Be sure to follow label instructions. Minimize your activities outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Wear loose, long-sleeved shirts, plus pants, shoes and socks when you are outdoors.
To prevent mosquitoes from increasing where you live:
Remove all standing water near your home, Empty buckets and pet dishes daily and bird baths on a weekly basis. Clear weeds and anything else that may obstruct water from draining properly. Follow proper swimming pool maintenance procedures and keep water moving in ponds or fountains. infected mosquito and get ill will have The number of mosquitoes trapped a serious illness. People more than 50 by the Douglas County Health years old and others with weakened Department has been low this year, immune systems are especially but late summer and early fall are typically the times when cases involving the West Nile virus generally begin to increase. Most people who are infected by a mosquito have no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms. Fewer than one of 150 people who are bitten by an
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vulnerable to the disease and are more likely to suffer serious consequences. The West Nile season will be here until the first hard frost.
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Forget About It
I think if there was anyone who thought that with this young group, the new scheme, and an opener against a team that hadn’t lost a game in quite some time – while handily defeating UCF in their bowl game last year - was going to be a cake walk, really doesn’t pay too much attention to football. Forget about the fact that Diaco didn’t As Diaco stated, “We don’t really talk know that he was supposed “suit about statistics,” Diaco said. “We try to up” and attend the post-game media build the plan to keep the points down conference. Forget the fact that we so at the end of the game, we have one gave up more yards than we gained more point than our opponent. That’s last week. Forget the fact that we were the defensive objective: to defend the beaten up by the same play repeatedly opponent’s scoreboard and how we in the first half (which at times was need to win the game.” painful to watch). The defense was clearly unable to blitz There are a lot of positives that much due to the quick play offense we can take away from last week, that Arkansas State was running and namely that at the end of the day this week I think we’ll see Oregon take it was a win. We can also find some more shots at bigger plays which lead solace in the fact that the halftime to more opportunities for sacks and Nebraska 42- Oregon 28 defensive adjustments that were turnovers. made largely seemed to work in the second half. In the second half we Is Oregon going to rack up over 700 played tighter coverage and created yards in offense this week like they did a lot of disruption both upfront and last week against the Thunderbirds in the backfield which resulted in of Southern Utah? No way. Do I think turnovers and less confidence in their that we’re deserving of being 14 point quarterback that led to errant throws underdogs- maybe if you didn’t watch leading up to the final play where, yes, the game. this year we managed to come out ahead in a tight situation. One thing that we can remember coming away from game one- this The NU offense at times seemed team is young, hungry, and has a lot like a well-oiled machine. At times more to prove and show us. They won it sputtered due to some first game game one and we’ll know a lot more jitters, plus a couple of errant passes about their character after game two and untimely penalties. at Autzen Stadium. You read it here don’t count this Husker team out…..yet.
By Focus Omaha
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Virgin Mary Pistol Grip – Moving Toward a Breakout By Andy Roberts
Virgin Mary Pistol Grip – the band’s name begs the obvious question: “Where did that come from?” Guitarist-vocalist Jales Hupke was happy to explain. It seems Jales first name comes from his father’s movie viewing, combining the first and last names of the lead
character in Clint Eastwood’s Outlaw Josey Wales. Taking a cue from that, Hupke was watching a movie in which there were lots of guys with guns featuring the Virgin Mary on the pistol grip. “To give them some sense of security,” he speculated. Google the idea and you’ll learn it is far more common that might be expected, and seems popular with some particularly unsavory characters. From that, taking a cue from his father, Virgin Mary Pistol Grip (VMPG) was born. Virgin Mary Pistol Grip is set to release a five-track EP, Secret Codes, on Friday, September 22, during a three-band show at the Harney Street Tavern.
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It’s a follow-up to their self-titled debut that is nearly sold out, with the few remaining copies being sold at shows. The band was nominated for the 2015 OEAA New Artist of the Year award after the first record came out. Joining VMPG on the 22nd will be Born On Leap Year and The Ramparts. It’s a free show for those 21 years of age and older. Joining Hupke in Virgin Mary Pistol Grip are his brother, Jas Hupke on drums; Wyatt Mason on lead guitar; and Coleton Narduzzo on bass. The Hupke brothers had been together in bands prior to Virgin Mary Pistol Grip, and were joined by Mason after the band he was in, Naked Sunday, broke up, also making Narduzzo available. “Actually, we got billed together maybe three, there-and-a-half years ago,” Hupke said. “We had a . . . pretty cool guy who was our bass player,” Hupke recalled, but he got married and couldn’t make the commitment to VMPG about the
time Naked Sunday disbanded. The new release was recorded at Omaha’s Make Believe Studios and at Blue Room Studios in Los Angeles with L.A. producer, and Nebraska native, Bob Marlette at the controls. His track record includes work with artists such as Tracy Chapman and Rob Zombie. A news release from VMPG states Secret Codes showcases the band’s authenticity and depth of emotion. That agrees with Hupke’s assessment of the group’s strengths. “Emotion,” he replied when asked. “Whether it’s through an instrument or vocals or lyrics.” Hupke stated that: “All of us, pretty much all of us” are involved in the songwriting for the all original outfit. He will take the lead on lyrics and Mason on the instrumental element but all contribute, “I can’t sing about something I’m not into or passionate about,” Hupke said. “That’s why it was really tough even to do covers . . . It’s not my thing.”
That’s not to say Virgin Mary Pistol Grip doesn’t have its influences. Pearl Jam, Hupke said, is probably the biggest one, especially for the Brothers Hupke. Mason is an Oasis fan and Narduzzo has a fondness for Omaha natives 311. “Probably Led Zeppelin is big with all of us,” Hupke added. A Led Zeppelin-sized show is not in the works for VMPG at this point, and Hupke said, “We just like intimate . . . where the people are into it.” That said, they are building toward a time when they will play to a larger audience, and they have been putting in the work to polish their stage craft.” “We’ve played all over Omaha,” he said. “Pretty much any of the venues in town we’ve played at least once.” Virgin Mary Pistol Grip also has performed in Vermillion, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and Des Moines. They are looking to get into Chicago and Denver to become a “more regional act.” The band is looking to reach out to as many places as possible but extended tour plans are on hold for the moment
as there is work to do. Marlette came to Omaha, saw them and did the album. He wants to hear them live again and start shopping the EP or he may give them more things to work on. “It’ll probably be in the spring,” Hupke said of the tour. They also would like to get a manager: We’ll see how that works.” It has been a busy stretch for this rising Omaha band, and the job is far from finished. There is the premier party on the 22nd with the EP available that day online at iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and at music stores in Omaha. VMPG’s music also can be streamed on Spotify, iHeartRadio and Apple Music. “Basically, we’ve just been waiting to release the album,” Hupke said. “Now we have to really do it.” For more on Virgin Mary Pistol Grip: www.virginmarypistolgrip.com or check out the band’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/virginmarypistolgrip/ Hear VMPG on YouTube at: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrNuxHBKogM
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Why I Don’t Want to Buy Life Insurance By Mike Herek
attend a child’s softball game, or spend those precious few hours of free time in the evening visiting with friends? Nonetheless, buying life insurance is really an important task that should be addressed. Life insurance can help ensure that your family will have enough money to meet their financial obligations in the event of your death.
The subject is boring and morbid
If you really don’t like to think about death, you’re not alone. Death is an unpleasant subject, and life insurance raises issues of our own mortality. Some people say that the very thought of starting the life insurance buying process makes them feel stressed out. There’s no great appeal to contemplating our own mortality. It’s a subject we’d rather ignore than address. The result can be inertia or denial. If you’re like most people, it’s not that you don’t appreciate the value of life insurance. In fact, many people believe they need more coverage. You probably wouldn’t mind owning additional life insurance. It’s just that you don’t want to buy it. Thinking about buying life insurance, talking about buying life insurance, discussing the reasons for buying life insurance--all of this makes many people feel uncomfortable. Here are just some of the reasons why you may be putting off buying the life insurance you know you need.
I don’t have enough time
You’ll get around to buying life insurance, but not today. With all the things you’ve got to do, buying life insurance can come off as a low priority--just one more thing you ought to do. Plus, the whole idea of discussing life insurance isn’t a whole lot of fun. Who wouldn’t rather take the dogs for a walk on the beach,
It doesn’t have to be that way. People who do act on their life insurance needs tend to focus on the positive aspects: the idea of meeting their responsibilities to provide for, and care for, their loved ones. They think of it as contingency planning, protecting their families against the uncertainties of life. They also recognize that life insurance is really about life and love, about helping to ensure a positive quality of life for their spouse and children if they die prematurely.
I don’t know where to start
If you don’t have a clue about which type of policy is right for you, or how much life insurance you need, join the club. Few of us truly understand life insurance: why we need it, what type of policy is best, how much we need, when and how benefits are paid, how benefits may be taxed, and more. That’s okay. It’s not your job to know everything about life insurance. That’s the job of an insurance professional. Thinking you need to have all of the
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answers about which type of life insurance is best for you is sort of like needing surgery and thinking you need to know which type of scalpel to use. That’s the surgeon’s job. In the same respect, the right insurance professional can guide you through the process of selecting the policy that best suits your needs, budget, and objectives, and can answer your questions.
Life insurance isn’t a high priority compared with the other expenses I have
include term life insurance policies and various types of permanent (cash value) life insurance policies. Term policies provide life insurance protection for a specific period of time. If you die during the coverage period, your beneficiary receives the policy’s death benefit. If you live to the end of the term, the policy simply terminates, unless it automatically renews for a new period.
Permanent insurance policies offer protection for your entire life, regardless of future health changes, For many underinsured people, it’s not provided you pay the premium to keep the policy in force. As you pay your so much that they don’t want the life premiums, a portion of each payment insurance they need; it’s just difficult goes toward building up the policy’s to find the extra dollars to pay for it. cash value, which may be accessed through loans or withdrawals. (Keep Buying life insurance you can’t afford benefits no one. If it causes your family in mind, though, that loans and withdrawals will reduce the cash value hardship or requires you to make and the death benefit, and could cause choices that seem incongruous (“Gee the policy to lapse, which may result in kids, I’d love to take you on vacation, a tax liability if the policy terminates but our life insurance premium is due”), you’ll eventually discontinue the before the death of the insured). The cash value continues to grow--tax policy. Then you lose, and your family deferred--as long as the policy is in loses. force. That’s why it’s important to purchase a policy that meets your needs and your Several different types of permanent life insurance are available, including: budget. Fortunately, there are many types of life insurance available. These • Whole life insurance
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Universal life insurance Variable life Variable universal life
Variable life and variable universal life insurance policies are offered by prospectus, which you can obtain from your financial professional or the insurance company. The prospectus contains detailed information about investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. You should read the prospectus and consider this information carefully before purchasing a variable life or variable universal life insurance policy. There are contract limitations, fees, and charges associated with variable life and variable universal life insurance, which can include mortality and expense risk charges, sales and surrender charges, investment management fees, administrative fees, and charges for optional benefits. Variable life and variable universal life insurance is not guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency; they are not deposits of, nor are they guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank or savings association. The investment return and principal value of the investment options will fluctuate. Your cash value, and perhaps the death benefit, will be determined by the
performance of the chosen investment options and is not guaranteed. Withdrawals may be subject to surrender charges and are taxable if you withdraw more than your basis in the policy.
The bottom line
It’s easy to understand why people tend to put off purchasing the life insurance they know they need. But look at it this way: buying life insurance is one way you can help secure your family’s financial future. And what could be better than knowing your loved ones will be protected, even if you’re no longer around to take care of them? Registered Representative of and Securities products offered through Capital Synergy Partners, Member FINRA/SIPC. 4400 MacArthur Blvd #850, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (888) 277-1974 Herek Financial and Capital Synergy Partners are Unaffiliated Entities
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Considering a Career in Real Estate?
If you’re looking for a partnership opportunity with unlimited growth potential, one that is both challenging and rewarding, and lets you set your income goals as high as you can dream, then a partnership with Coldwell Banker may be right for you.
Real estate is more than a job, it’s a career you can control. Coldwell Banker can help make your career a success story.
As a company whose name has been synonymous with real estate excellence, we seek to affiliate with independent sales professionals who are highly motivated and dedicated to providing the highest quality service to their clients. Our company has a great reputation, both locally and nationally, and we’re excited to expand our network of independent sales associates.
Coldwell Banker is well known for being a company built on a strong commitment to offering rewarding, challenging affiliations and opportunities to achieve professional growth and success. An independent sales associate affiliated with Coldwell Banker has the opportunity to associate with a premier organization that is international in scope, yet locally focused. Coldwell Banker is proud of its long heritage with more than a 100-year history. A career in real estate can be a wonderful experience, especially at Coldwell Banker. We offer an array of services and resources to help all independent sales associates grow their business. Are you a self-starter? Do you have impeccable organizational, communication, and follow-up skills? Do you have a genuine interest in building strong relationships with people? If so, you may have the characteristics it takes to become a successful independent sales associate.
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Real estate can be a great career for those who have the entrepreneurial drive to forge their own way and control their own professional destiny, and enjoy working with others. A large majority of real estate agents are independent contractors, making them ultimately responsible for how they run their business. Because you are in charge of your business, you’re free to set your earnings goals as high as you’d like and leverage our resources to help achieve them. Affiliating with Coldwell Banker Real Estate allows you to align with a wellknown brand in real estate, providing instant credibility. The strength of the Coldwell Banker® network opens up a world of networking opportunities and a commitment to your success is central to what we do. To learn more
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with productivity tools like our CB Zap® CRM, agent websites and apps, prospecting resources, eMarketing programs, and business planning tools. Support Your decision to pursue a career in real Add to this exclusive resource like CBx, which brings big data to your fingertips estate can be exciting… and daunting. Because of the entrepreneurial nature to help you win more business, and Coldwell Banker Global Luxury which of real estate, the ultimate height of supports our agents in doing nearly your success is in your control. The than 25,000 $1,000,000+ sales in value of affiliating with Coldwell 2016 alone, and you’ll find a wealth of Banker Real Estate is that you don’t support at your fingertips. have to go it alone. Our strength depends on the success of the agents Lifestyles and brokers who affiliate with us, It’s no secret that the real estate meaning we are in the business of lifestyle isn’t for everyone. If you’re empowering their achievement. really happy punching a clock and being told what to do, and when to do Coldwell Banker University it, this may not be the right fit for you. educational offerings have long set the stage for agent productivity However, if you enjoy having control that well exceeds the national of how you work, how high you rise in average, especially when coupled about how we enable your career growth, take a look at “Support”
your career, and enjoy doing work that makes a difference in people’s lives, affiliating with Coldwell Banker Real Estate can be a great decision for your real estate career path. It’s likely you’ll find the culture of your local Coldwell Banker office is in harmony with this mindset. While the entrepreneurial nature of your real estate business puts you in control of your work/life balance, we find that many successful Coldwell Banker affiliated real estate professionals work in a state of work/ life integration. Their love for what they do means that their business is ingrained in all they do, and those things that they are passionate about outside of their career soon become woven into how they do business. Whether it’s championing a local artist group, networking over food or wine, or being highly active in the community where they live, work and play, there are many daily activities that can build and strengthen relationships that reveal business opportunity. https://www.coldwellbanker.com/ careers
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BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 Leavenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BUSHWOOD LOUNGE 711 N 14th St. $1 Off Everything 3p-7p REverse Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 8p-2a CADDYSHACK 2076 N 117th Ave & 7007 S 181st St M-F 2P-6P $1 Off Beer, Wine & Wells TUES- HAPPY HOUR All Day DANNY’S BAR & GRILL 2007 N 72nd St. M-F 3P - 6P $3.00 16 oz. Tall Boys & 1/2 Price Appetizers Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials CHARLESTON’S 13851 FNB Pkwy & 7540 Dodge St. M-F 3P-6P 1/2 price apps, $5 Wine and Margs, $1 off all drinks JAIPUR BREWING CO. 10922 Elm St., Omaha, NE 68144 THURS, FRI, SAT 4P - 6P $3.45 16oz Hand Crafted Beers, Jalapeno Ale, Wheat, IPA, Raspberry Wheat. $5.95 House Wines by the Glass. $23 Bottle House Wines. $4.95 House Liquors. $5.95 Cocktails. Happy Hour Appetizers and Breads from $1.25 – $4.75 JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN 1421 Farnam St $2.99 - $10.99 select appetizers $1.50 domestic drinks; $2 well drinks; $3.75 rum drinks, margaritas
JULIO’S 123rd & Center M-F 3P – 6P & FRI & SAT AFTER 9M $1 off all Tap Beer, $3 House Margaritas, $5 Pitchers of Bud Light & Miller Light
PARLIAMENT OLD MARKET 1212 Harney St. MANIC MONDAYS with D.J. Travis $2 draws, $3.50 wells, $4.50 calls THURSDAY-LADIES NIGHT $2 Domestic Drafts, $4 Calls & $5 Specialty Drinks
KOZEE LOUNGE 5813 N 60th St. Daily Drink Specials! LEAVENWORTH BAR 4556 Leavenworth St. M-F 12P-7P $2.25 Domestic Draft Beers $2.25 Well Drinks
PARLIAMENT WEST 16939 Wright Plz TIGER TOM’S EVERYDAY 3P - 7P 1/2 Price Martini’s, $2 Domestic Pints, 7103 Military Ave M-F 5P-7P $1 Off Other Drinks $12 Domestic Buckets PERRY’S PLACE UNDERWOOD BAR 9652 Mockingbird Dr. 4918 Underwood Ave Monday – Friday 4P – 7P M-F 4:30-6P $2.50 Domestic Pints, $6.50 Pitchers $2.75 Domestic Bottles & $3.50 Wells $2 Bud and Bud Light
LOOKOUT LOUNGE 320 S 72nd St. EVERY DAY 4-7, MIDNIGHT - 2 AM $2 PBR, $2.50 Domestic Bottles , $3 Wells, $3 Fireball MARYLEBONE TAVERN 3710 Leavenworth St. M-F 4:30-6:30P MEATLOAF MONDAY- 6-9P 50¢ Wings WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Prime Rib Special THURSDAY-New York Strip, Fajita, and Taco Night NOSH WINE LOUNGE 1006 Dodge St. Everyday 4P- 6P Reverse HH 10P -12A $3 domestic beers and wells, $2 off Glasses of Wine, $4 House Wine MALONEY’S IRISH PUB 1830 N 72nd St. M-F 3P-7P $1.00 off any beer
THERAPY BAR & GRILL 5059 S 108th St Monday-Friday 3-6pm $.50 cents off Bottles, Drafts, & Wells THE SOCIABLE INN 4917 S 136TH ST M-F 2P-7P $2.50 Pints, $2.50 Domestic Bottles
PITCH PIZZERIA 5021 Underwood Ave./ 17808 Burke M-F 3P-6P $5 off any appetizer $5 off any pizza PLANK SEAFOOD & PROVISIONS 1205 Howard St. Monday-Saturday 3-6:30 pm & Sunday Noon-8 pm OMAHA TAP HOUSE 1401 Farnam St. & 579 N 155th Plz M-F 3P - 6P & ALL DAY SUNDAY $1 Off All TapBeers $4 Svedka, $4 Windsor, $4 Sauza Silver, $4 Cruzan Rum RAILCAR MODERN AMERICAN KITCHEN 1814 N 144th St. M-F 3:30-6:30P $4 Well Drinks $3 Off Signature Cocktails
JERRY’S BAR 6301 Military Ave Happy Hour Prices ALL Day!
O’CONNORS IRISH PUB 1217 Howard St. M-TH- 4P-6P & FRI 2P-7P $1.00 off all Draft, Premium, and Domestic Wells
SCRIPTOWN 3922 Farnam M-F 4P - 6P $1 Off Beers & $1 Off Well Drinks
JERZES 501 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE 68046 Daily Specials!
PADDY’S McGOWN’S PUB & GRILL 4503 Center St. Happy Hour Specials from 3-6pm
SMITTY’S GARAGE 3309 Oak View Drive EVERYDAY 3p-6p $2 Domestic Longnecks
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AUCTIONS SEPTEMBER 16 | 10a RAMSEY HISTORICAL WAR & MILITARY MEMORABILIA Simulcast Auction, 7811 Military Ave. Omaha NE 68134 This is the first in a series of WWI, WWII and Civil War Collectibles Auctions compiled from the estate of David Ramsey, TSgt. USAF (Retired). This Lifetime Collection of Military Memorabilia will be offered in a succession of both (live) simulcast, and online auctions. This initial auction event features firearms from all historical war periods, as well as authentic WWII (German) Military Ribbons, Membership Badges, (Axis Power) Political Stick Pins, and Buttons. More information online at http://www. auctionsolutionsinc.com/
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