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Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman
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Passageway Gallery 417 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 ---------------------------------------------Anderson Enterprises Petshop Gallery 15418 W Center Rd, Omaha, 68144 2725 N 62nd St., Omaha, 68104 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Old Market The Little Gallery & Underground Film 1108 Jackson St., Omaha, 68102 Forum 5901 Maple St., 68104 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Artist Cooperative Gallery The Union for Contemporary Art 405 S 11th St, Omaha, 68102 2417 Burdette St., Omaha, 68111 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts UNO Art Gallery 724 S 12th St., Omaha, 68102 6001 Dodge St., Omaha, 68182 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blue Pomegranate Gallery White Crane Gallery 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 1032 Howard St, Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cooper Brown Art Zombie Art & Glass Gallery 2215 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 6001 Maple St., Omaha, 68104 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dundee Gallery 4916 Underwood Ave, Omaha, 68132 MUSEUMS ---------------------------------------------Gallery 72 Durham Museum 1806 Vinton St., Omaha, 68108 801 S 10th St., Omaha, 68108 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gallery 1516 Great Plains Black History Museum 1516 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 68102 7400 Dodge St., Omaha 68114 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Garden of the Zodiac Joslyn Art Museum 1046 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hot Shops Omaha Children’s Museum 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, 68102 500 S 20th St., Omaha, 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hugo Art Galleries Strategic Air Command & Aerospace 2718 Pacific St., Omaha, 68105 Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, 68003 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, 68102 PERFORMING ARTS ---------------------------------------------Lewis Art Gallery Holland Performing Arts Center 8600 Cass St., Omaha, 68114 13th & Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MANGELSEN Images of Nature Omaha Community Playhouse 1115 Harney St., Omaha, 68102 6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Modern Arts Midtown Orpheum Theater 3615 Dodge St., Omaha, 68131 409 S Sixteenth St., Omaha, NE 68102 ---------------------------------------------Old Market Artists Gallery 1034 Howard St., Omaha, 68102 ----------------------------------------------
GALLERIES
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Wednesday, September 20 | 5p-10a Dine Out for A Monster’s Mission! Smitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer 7610 Dodge St, Omaha, 68114 Skip cooking and join A Monster’s Mission for dinner as we #GOGOLD for childhood cancer! 10% of sales from 5-10 p.m. will be donated to A Monster’s Mission to support pediatric cancer research. ----------------------------------------------Friday, September 22 Bee Smart And Luv Bees Event | 10a Mangelsen’s, 3457 S 84th St, Omaha Talk with a professional Apiarist, learn about bees, see a live observation bee hive, bee interviewed during the live podcast. Free to participate in. ----------------------------------------------Saturday, September 23 Irish Fest...1/2 Way To St. Patrick’s
Day Party | 11a - 11p Paddy McGown’s, 4503 Center St., Omaha, 68106 Featuring Irish food, drinks and fun for the whole family! $5.00 cover starts at 5pm ----------------------------------------------Sunday, September 24 NHS Walk for the Animals 2017 Nebraska Humane Society | 10a 8929 Fort St, Omaha, 68134 Scheduled Activities: The 5K begins at 10:30: You’ll start from Democracy Park and run through Keystone. Four-legged friends are welcome! Adoption Dog Parades at Noon. We’ll showcase shelter dogs on the mainstage and give you their stories.
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Vendor Village is open all day on the meadow. Visit this tent city of sponsors who have great giveaways and information on pet products and services.
enjoy libations in this adult area that is behind the fence to the left of the mainstage. A band will be performing in the beer garden starting at 1 p.m. The beer garden will close at 3 p.m.
Doggie Paw Painting: Is your pooch a Picasso? Visit the Friends Forever Booth and leave with a priceless work of art.
Club 500 open all day on the meadow: This VIP tent offers mimosas, treats and prime viewing of all the day’s activities. Raise $500 and you are an automatic member!
Team up with Gentle Doctor: They’ll have you thinking about a tropical vacation in their beach themed booth.
Burgers N Dogs: Just the thing to fill you up after your run or walk.
Picture Perfect: Pose with your best friend and get a keepsake photo of your great day at the Urgent Pet Care Photo Booth.
Flealess Market: Check out our silent auction of cool stuff. Credit cards accepted and every cent goes to the animals.
Beer Garden open all day: Come
Rescue Groups: See what local volun-
teer organizations do to help homeless will be providing food. animals. Meet adoptable dogs and ----------------------------------------------check out your favorite breeds. Sunday, September 24 Student Celebration Day Kids Zone fun includes a rock climbing Elmwood Park | 1p - 3:30p wall, bounce house, balloon man, ju808 S 60th St, Omaha, 68106 nior dog training, critter fun, scavenger Join us in participating in a hunt and much more! Walk for the Ani- festive community event to celebrate mals is family fun for everyone—even education and promote unity among the dog! students all across the city. Ages K-12! ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------Sunday, September 24 | 12p If you would like to see your event Holy Name Parish Family Festival listed, email getintofocus@gmail.com We are inviting everyone to our fourth ----------------------------------------------Annual Parish Fiesta. We have fourteen nationalities that make up our parish community, a great reason to celebrate with us. Activities will include music, games cultural entertainment and food. Sunday, September 24 Todd WIllenbring Benefit Billy O’s Lounge | 12p 14242 Fort St., Omaha, 68164 This is an event to benefit Todd Willenbring and family. Todd is a co-worker and friend that was injured in a boating accident over the 4th of July weekend. He spent several weeks in ICU and is now back home recovering. LeBlanc’s BBQ and Cajun
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Bill Chrastil Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Ray’s Piano Party Mr. Toad’s, 7p ----------------------------------------------Reckless Kelly The Waiting Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------New Humans Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------KYLE Sokol Auditorium, 8p ----------------------------------------------Emmanuel Inferni, Strucktegic Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jarrod Turner Harney Street Tavern, 9p
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21 The Delgado Brothers with Wicked Grin Chrome Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Tatsuya Nakatani- Solo Percussion Project Project, 6p ----------------------------------------------Pokey LaFarge The Waiting Room, 6p ----------------------------------------------Daddy Mac and the Flak Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Skretta Etc. Vino Mas, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Bike Night with Swampboy Blues Band Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Casualties, The Vibrators, The Beat Seekers Lookout Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Second Story Anthem with Hit The Wall Sozo Coffeehouse, 7p
----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Steppin Stones with Hannah Wicklund Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------NEEDTOBREATHE: All The Feels Tour with very special guest Jon Foreman Stir Cove, 8p ----------------------------------------------Ester Rose The Waiting Room, 8p ----------------------------------------------Live Band Karaoke with Jacked? Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Josh Hoyer Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Snailmate, The Wood Notes, Daisy Distraction, Doom Lagoon The Down Under, 9p ----------------------------------------------Chris Shelton Dubliner Pub, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Todd Baker and Stathi Patseas Pageturner’s Lounge, 10p ----------------------------------------------Jarrod Turner The Rose & Crown Pub Downtown, 10p
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Matt Banta & Mitch Towne Growler USA, 5p ----------------------------------------------Jason Earl Millard VFW Post 8334, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Night Market: The Pumpkin Edition Midtown Crossing, 6p ----------------------------------------------70xForgiven (402) Artss Collective, 7p ----------------------------------------------Squeeze Play American Legion Post 1, 7p ----------------------------------------------Fork In The Road Ameristar, 7p
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----------------------------------------------Project Harmony’s 1/2 Way to St. Patrick’s Day with eNVy Champion’s Run, 7p ----------------------------------------------Friday Night Concert Series featuring Flagship Commons, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Boys Named Sue – A Tribute to Johnny Cash Soaring Wings Vineyard, 7p ----------------------------------------------On The Fritz Bogies West, 7p ----------------------------------------------Alexis Arai The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------Soul2Soul: Faith Hill & Tim McGraw CenturyLink Center, 7:30p -----------------------------------------------
Rockology Billy O’s Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Black Star Alliance, HeatWaves, Liar Wire, Save Today Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 8p ----------------------------------------------Ratt Pack Jazz Growler USA, 8p ----------------------------------------------Slaves, Secrets, Out Came The Wolves, Picturesque, Deadships, Your Last Chance Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Anonymous Henchmen, The Natural States, Pancho & The Contraband Barley Street, 9p -----------------------------------------------
Joystick Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Johnny Knucklehead Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Mad Matz FullHouse Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Virgin Mary Pistol Grip CD Release with Born On Leap Year and The Ramparts Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Band Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Peace, Love, Etc Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------PILO with Elusyve, Just Jace Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Dopeness Presents The Drake Party Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Big Wade & The Black Swan Theory The Down Under Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Satchel Grande The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dicey Riley Dubliner Pub, 9:30p
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Moms March for America Ralston Arena, 1p ----------------------------------------------Andre Vander Velde (402) Arts Collective, 7p ----------------------------------------------Fork In The Road Ameristar, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Wood Notes, Rooftop Junkies, Gleanor, Servant Shop, Crooked Torus, 8th Day Broken Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p ----------------------------------------------Reunion Social/Mixer The Session Room, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Breach Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dicey Riley Dubliner Pub, 9:30p -----------------------------------------------
Swampboy Blues Band Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Wild Wes Kozee Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jacked On the Q , 9p ----------------------------------------------Taxi Driver Ozone Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Evolvo with A Ferocious Jungle Cat Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Unclefoot with Cubits, Leaving Vaudeville Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------Vern Fergesen band w/ Dandu & Dan Medeiros The Down Under, 9p ----------------------------------------------Nadas The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Cover Me Badd T Henry’s, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Naomi Punk, No Thanks, Fifi NoNo O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------The Regulation w/ Relax, It’s Science The Blackstone Meatball, 10p
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Dustin West Soaring Wings Vineyard, 2p ----------------------------------------------The River City Pineapple Company American Legion Post 1, 3p ----------------------------------------------Brotha Lynch Hung Concert with King Iso, JoNasty, Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------J Balvin Ralston Arena, 7p ----------------------------------------------Zakk Wylde, Blasko, Joey C The Waiting Room, 7p ----------------------------------------------Stone Sour Sokol Auditorium, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Jukebox Romantics Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Secret Chiefs 3 Reverb Lounge, 8p -----------------------------------------------
The Other Stones
By Focus Omaha As with many artists, music became a way of life at an early age for 20-yearold Hannah Wicklund, leader of The Steppin’ Stones. Her Dad and older brother both were involved in music and she began playing piano when she was only three or four years old. She formed her first band by the age of nine, but tragedy was not far off. In 2006 her drummer and his father died in a private plane crash. It was then, after being inspired by the outpouring of love his favorite band, Metallica, showed through their graciousness in providing gifts to her friend as he lay in a hospital bed covered in burns, she decided playing music was an area where she could really make a difference in other people’s lives. “It was a huge ray of sunshine.” Wicklund said. To date her favorite musical experi-
ence came at a festival in New Jersey, in part because The Steppin’ Stones opened for Jefferson Starship. That feeling may change as she has an upcoming show at West Hollywood’s Viper Room. With the light-hearted humor that comes only from a youngster who is open to anything, she’ll said she’ll open for a “metal mariachi” band at the legendary venue. While one of her ultimate goals is to play Red Rocks, you’ll have chance to see her when she stops in Omaha at Reverb Lounge on Thursday, September 21st. “We’re excited to come to play,” Wicklund said. “I hope there’s some rock ‘n’ roll fans!” She told Focus that Omaha is a market she and her band, The Steppin’ Stones, want to cultivate. After hearing and watching her play, we’re lucky it is. Don’t miss their first-ever Omaha show. You won’t be disappointed. Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones Reverb Lounge September 21st, 2017 9:00pm
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Sunday Funday Booze Bingo & More The Down Under, 8p ----------------------------------------------Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Jazz with Luigi Inc. Mr. Toad, 9p ----------------------------------------------Poker Night Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Open Acoustic Jam Forte Music Hall, 6p ----------------------------------------------Space Tour 2.0 The Waiting Room Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Gooch & His Big Las Vegas Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Keith Coleman in Concert King of Kings Church, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Scars Heal In Time Lookout Lounge, 7p -----------------------------------------------
Schaffer the Darklord with Coolzey, You Had To Be There, the Wolfman, DJ Crybaby, Ryan De La Garza Reverb Lounge, 9p
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 Grace & Logan Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace (402) Arts Collective, 7p ----------------------------------------------Jerkagram Black Squirrel Tatoo, 7p ----------------------------------------------Stoney LaRue The Waiting room, 7p ----------------------------------------------Dead Horses with Evan Bartels Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic Therapy Bar & Grill, 8p ----------------------------------------------Anna McClennan, Jhalisa Robinson, TBA Pageturner’s Lounge, 9:30p -----------------------------------------------
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OVERCOMING CHALLENGES By Focus Omaha
Our teenage years can be challenging, but just how much impact do they have on how successful we’re going to be when we grow up? Researchers from Duke University and Penn State conducted a 20-year study that
tracked nearly 800 children between kindergarten and age 25. That study, published in the American Journal of Public Health in 2015, found strong ties between social skills displayed as kindergartners and adult success 20 years later.
“This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future,” said Kristin Schubert, program director
factor is mentoring. A study in the American Journal of Community Psychology - part of the broader research program “Adults in the Making” which was aimed at helping rural African-American families transition into adulthood - researchers found that behaviors - including anger, law breaking, and substance abuse were reduced when informal mentors provided support and helped those individuals learn how to deal with adult problems.
Focus recently had the opportunity to sit down with a unique coaching tandem of guys at Northwest High School who not only played football at both the collegiate, and for some, the NFL level, but are serving in the roles of formal and informal mentors for their players. The Huskies have had a less than glorious record for quite some time. Tim Clemenger went three straight years with a 1-8 record while Damon Benning had a 0-9 record for three
at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation which funded the research. “From an early age, these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison, and whether they end up employed or addicted.” Fast forward. While many variables can affect these outcomes, one major
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contributing to people feeling like they need instant gratification. Steve- “Society has gotten softer on kids from the harder neighborhoods. I’m not going to be easy on these kids because they’re going to have a harder time when life gets in their face.” He added, “The people making decisions don’t get that.”
About the college recruiting process and football today
is a former Cornhusker and UNO linebacker who played for the Omaha Beef. straight seasons before him.
Clinton Childs is another Northwest assistant. Childs played his high school football at Omaha North and was a Husker running back in the mid-1990s who later played for the Omaha Beef.
Head Coach Steve Warren had a 3-6 record last year. He considers his team to be “rebuilding” About the best part of but added: “It’s also coaching football important that even our upperclassmen are Randy- Recently we had a kid that was learning to play the ineligible to play, but he’s got a passion correct way.” for it. Just seeing kids that want to play and be better. Warren knows football. He played Clinton- Being able to reach kids from for Nebraska and the community I grew up in. Trying to the NFL’s Green Bay let them know that there are different Packers before taking avenues than what they see as life in on various North Omaha. coaching positions Steve- Seeing them get better in the with the classroom and get an education. Omaha Beef and Omaha’s On helping kids Concordia High School. Clinton- People need to get involved in His biggest the community and figure out why kids job may be are doing what they’re doing. off the field where he He mentioned programs like Boys founded and Girls Clubs and Girls Inc. as DREAM, a some examples. He also emphasized mentoring that not enough parents are taking program for advantage of the programs that are children. out there. Additionally he mentioned that he refers to this generation as Randy “Generation X, the X-Box generation.” Stella is on Warren’s Randy touched on the influence of staff. The music. He said, “Everything in music Benson is an ‘I got what you want mentality,’” High he continued, “There has to be a team graduate effort.” We also talked about music
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Clinton - College coaches are looking at athletic ability. When you bring them from large cities (Kids) to small places like Lincoln, multi-cultural affairs classes are not teaching them how to adapt to lifestyle in the Midwest. This isn’t necessarily taken into consideration. Randy-It’s hard to know how they’re going to handle it. Kids are all of a sudden expected to make grown-up decisions. Clinton- In recruiting, everything is scripted. Steve - Winning has always been winning. Now the cameras are everywhere. Society has changed. Randy- Football has changed. Clinton- It’s pampered. As we concluded our interview Clinton threw in one last comment that had the desired impact. He said, “I don’t think anyone should wear the #18 again,” for those who may be unaware, he was referring to Brook Berringer… and they were off to practice. Off to teach young men both the game of football -and how to work together to make better choices in life. Both are areas they seem to be well suited to succeed. (Zach Bowman is also a former Husker player that is now an assistant coach. He was drafted in the fifth round by the Chicago Bears and also played for the Giants, Vikings, and Dolphins. He was unavailable for comment during thisinterview.)
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Diary of a Changing World
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Monarch Peril
Jose
Katia
The exact causes of the decline are unknown, but Schultz fears habitat destruction and pesticide use across the West, where the monarchs breed, are the likely culprits.
Island Eruption
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano produced a stunning yet benign burst of lava that flowed into the ocean on the Big Island’s southeastern coast. Local helicopter pilots and tour operators posted breathtaking scenes of the ongoing eruption, which has drawn large crowds of visitors this month. The lava hasn’t threatened any structures and is part of an islandbuilding process that is expanding the size of the Big Island.
Tropical Cyclones
Record-setting Hurricane Irma extended its path of catastrophic destruction
4.9 Talim
+49° Mecca, Saudi Arabia
While declining monarch butterfly populations from Mexico to eastern Canada have received the most attention in recent years, scientists at Washington State University Vancouver say western populations are now at greater risk of extinction. “In the 1980s, 10 million monarchs spent the winter in coastal California. Today there are barely 300,000,” said biologist Cheryl Schultz.
Doksuri
4.8 from the Leeward Islands during the previous week to Cuba, Florida and other parts of the southeastern United States. Hurricane Jose later skirted the Leeward Islands disaster zone before moving into the open waters of the western Atlantic.
society in terms of daily use, but they are pervasive in the environment,” said lead researcher Sherri Mason. “Plastics are ubiquitous, in the air, water, the seafood we eat, the beer we drink, the salt we use — plastics are just everywhere.”
• Two people died along Mexico’s Gulf Coast when Category-2 Hurricane Katia roared ashore.
Stinging Invasion
• Typhoon Doksuri produced deadly flooding around the Philippine capital of Manila before taking aim on Vietnam.
Beaches on England’s picturesque Cornwall coast were forced to close as an unprecedented number of Portuguese men o’war washed ashore. The floating colonies of tiny organisms
working together have tentacles that reach up to 50 metres in length and can deliver an extremely painful sting.
-72°
Vostok, Antarctica
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust says the foreign invaders were blown in by strong southwesterly winds. The warm-water creatures typically live far out to sea.
Solar Storm
Earth was bombarded by a stream of charged particles
• Typhoon Talim was bearing down on southern Japan late in the week.
World of Plastics
Americans may be ingesting up to 660 particles of plastic each year in salt, seafood and other foods they eat. Researchers from the State University of New York at Fredonia found that the sea salt used in menus around the world has joined other edibles now increasingly being contaminated with plastic pollution. “Not only are plastics pervasive in our
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More than 140 Portuguese men o’war have washed onto southwest England’s Cornish coast so far this month, forcing beaches to close. Photo: Cornwall Wildlife Trust
from the largest solar storm in eight years. The burst in the solar wind overwhelmed the planet’s protective geomagnetic field and reached the ground at some high-latitude locations. The solar flare responsible for the storm erupted on Sept. 6, and produced aurora displays and highfrequency radio blackouts two days later on Earth.
Mexico as the country’s strongest quake in 85 years wrecked thousands of buildings in Oaxaca and Chiapas states. • Earth movements were also felt in Japan’s Akita prefecture, New Zealand’s Canterbury region, southeastern Idaho and along the southern Indiana-Illinois border.
A bright aurora from the solar storm was seen in central Scotland. Photo: Ronan/CC
Earthquakes
Nearly 100 people perished in southern
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New DHHS Programs Aim to Reduce Child Abuse, Neglect Support Families’ Needs There is more to health than eating right and avoiding illness. Protecting the youngest in our communities is one key part of that. According to a news release from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, stress related to a family’s needs is all too frequently a source of tension and sometimes results in child abuse and neglect. To help families address their worries and deter child abuse and neglect, the Children and Family Services Division (CFS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has initiated several programs to meet the needs of families and lower their stress levels. “We are committed to keeping kids safe by reducing child abuse and neglect in Nebraska,” said Courtney Phillips, CEO of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. “These preventive programs use local resources to help families find a pathway to meet their needs.” Initiatives designed to better serve children and strengthen families were included in DHHS’ 2016 Business Plan, according to CFS Director Matt Wallen.
Those include: • Alternative Response connects families with less severe reports of child abuse/neglect, with the community supports and services they need to enhance the parent’s ability to keep their children safe and healthy. • Intensive Family Preservation services are delivered in the family’s home. These short-term and family-focused services are designed to keep children safe by assisting families in crisis improve parenting and family functioning. • Family-Focused Case Management provides intensive case management by alleviating barriers to family stability while working to self-sufficiency. Additionally, another program from the DHHS 2017 Business Plan is planned to start in October: • Family Centered Treatment reduces the need for out-of-home placements and stabilizes families and youth by addressing chronic family functioning issues through an evidence-based model using a trauma-informed perspective. Other programs also help to reduce child abuse and neglect: • Structured Decision Making® uses clearly defined and consistently applied decisionmaking criteria while screening for investigation, identifying immediate threats of harm and estimating the risk of future abuse and neglect. • Bridge to Independence provides stable support for young people as they cross from foster care to adulthood. Training prepares the young adults for parenthood and the responsibilities of safely raising a child. “These programs have proven to be successful, yet, despite all our efforts, child abuse and neglect will still occur,” Wallen said. “It’s important to
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remember that according to state law, anyone who suspects or knows of child abuse or neglect must report it to the Child Abuse and Neglect hotline, law enforcement or a local DHHS office.” All calls to the Hotline (1-800-6521999) are confidential. A specially trained case manager gathers information to determine if an assessment should occur using an evidence-based decision tool. Wallen said the following are warning signs of child abuse or neglect to keep in mind: • Lack of enough food or clothing or a safe place to live; • Unexplained or repeated injuries like bruises, welts or cuts; • Not following a doctor’s orders;
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Children left unattended under age six; Lack of supervision to keep a child safe, and Knowledge of or interest in sexual behaviors that are not age appropriate.
“It’s important for us to watch out for the well-being of each other, and especially defenseless children,” Wallen said. “They only have the people around them to help protect them from abuse and neglect..”
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Volleyball in Omaha By Eddie Torrez It may not be the biggest draw or get all the headlines, but Nebraska is one of that nation’s top volleyball states with collegiate teams at all levels experiencing success.
the tremendous athletes on both teams While Creighton, top-ranked among the state’s teams heading into the weekend lost a pair of matches at Wichita to the Shockers and Iowa State, the sport is alive and well with conference play just beginning and lots of outstanding action ahead.
With two of the state’s Division One teams ranked nationally heading into last weekend, the highlight event had to be at Baxter Arena in the Omaha Challenge where the Omaha Mavericks and the Nebraska Cornhuskers met in a Saturday night match.
NU was smarting from a loss earlier in the day to Northern Iowa, which is likely to be ranked this week, and the Huskers took it out on the Mavs. A 3-0 sweep started out with a challenging first set that NU rallied to win 26-24, before cruising 25-15 and 25-13. Still, the event drew more than 5,000 on a Saturday night and highlighted
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Well...
By Focus Omaha Well, it may be time to take Tanner Lee Jr. off the Johnny Unitas Award watch list after Saturday’s 21-17 loss to Northern Illinois. While the season is still young, and there’s always time for things to turn around, there are issues with both a line that doesn’t seem to be protecting him properly, (although that’s hard when you remain a statue in the pocket), but also with his decision making under pressure. Again, this can change with the proper tutelage, but it needs to happen fast.
Youth It’s important to remember that Nebraska is young. Nearly two-thirds of the Squad is underclassmen with 81 of the 129 players being either freshmen or sophomores. It’s also important to keep in mind that Tanner Lee hasn’t started a game before this season since 2015. Coming Together But the time to come together is now, at least if the Huskers want to salvage the Big Ten season, and this coaching staff has what it takes to make it happen. NU is 8-0 under Mike Riley when winning the turnover battle and that might be a good place to start. NU 35 Rutgers 21
We were putting odds after the first quarter interception on just how many INTs it would take to remove Tanner, if at least for a series. The answer became obvious that it didn’t matter. For whatever reasons that only the head coach and his staff know, they felt he was the best option. There seemed to be breakdowns in almost every facet of the game, from special teams to the entire offense. Defense Getting to the positive, hats off to defensive coordinator Bob Diaco. The defense seemed to be the one highlight in the NIU game. Even with the absence of key players like Josh Kalu (hamstring) and Chris Jones over the summer to a knee injury (these two players alone had a combined 52 starts) since the second half of the Oregon game the Huskers defense has allowed just 273 total yards and that includes the first three quarters against NIU. In that time, they also forced eight three-and-out possessions, and only allowed 13 first downs.
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Lash LaRue & the Hired Guns – Roots Rock with a Big Heart
just that on September 30th at Therapy Bar and Grill for the “You’ve Been Thunderstruck” event. Also appearing will be the Therapy Jammers. LaRue recalled his younger self buying a Guitar Player magazine with Angus Young of AC/DC on the cover, only to discover articles on X and The Blasters. It was The Blasters – an L.A. roots band involving brothers Dave and Phil Alvin who sometimes still perform together - that got him into dabbling with roots music, something he’s done By Andy Roberts for nearly 30 years. When it comes to rockabilly and roots Today Lash LaRue & the Hired Guns rock, there’s no bigger name in the includes two more of Omaha’s top Omaha area than Lash LaRue. roots musicians: Danny Burns on bass and Lee Gambrel on drums. LaRue handles guitar and vocals. The band just released an album on September 16th. The selftitled Lash LaRue & the Hired Guns is available at shows and should be on CD Baby and iTunes soon. It is not yet available at local retailers. “I’ve been so busy getting the darned But it wasn’t always that way. Born and thing out, I haven’t looked into that one yet,” he laughed. raised in Omaha, he attended West side Schools where his tastes initially You can count on it being a solid roots leaned in a much different direction. music experience, the genre he has come to love and in which he has built “When I was in high school I was a his reputation. huge AC/DC fan,” LaRue said. “I’m really looking forward to playing with “To me . . . it just seems real,” he said. Shoot to Thrill.” “There’s not a lot of affectation going on there . . . Roots is just more from the Lash LaRue & the Hired Guns will do
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heart.” LaRue’s first “real band” after high school was The Wild IQs who launched in 1989. From that came Lash LaRue & the Rage followed by 18 years of The Mercurys. “We did have a good long run. That band had a lot of chemistry,” LaRue said. “There were times when we were on – I would put that band up against any band out there when we were really on it.” The Mercurys, he stated, were more rockabilly with an upright bass player while Burns plays with an electric bass in the current band. “Which can lead to a little heavier stuff,” LaRue pointed out. “It’s roots. It’s not real heavy.” The material is about a quarter original “but with much more to come, hopefully,” he said. Cover material ranges from Johnny Cash to Social Distortion and Dave Alvin plus a couple Bruce Springsteen songs. LaRue really likes the three-piece lineup. Burns and Gambrel were playing in the band Vago when LaRue was doing solo work after the breakup of The Mercurys. He was invited to join them as a solo opening act on their tour of the South. When LaRue started to put together his new band, he knew where to start. “Lee Gambrel is just one of the best drummers around,” LaRue stated. Burns, who is the singer and guitar player in Vago, which is currently on hiatus: “Offered himself up . . . We see eye-to-eye on a whole lot of things . . . He just really puts his all into it.” Communication can be a major issue within bands, as is chemistry. Egos also can run wild. LaRue said that is not a worry with the Hired Guns.
“They get where I’m coming from more so than most musicians I’ve even played with,” LaRue said. “Sometimes when you’re working on a song, it’s hard to get the music from your head to your fingers.” That is not the case, with the duo that he states are: “First of all, just really great human beings.” That chemistry, and camaraderie, removed what LaRue calls one of the biggest challenges faced by bands. “The hardest part of keeping any band together is finding three or four guys where you just can find a common ground together . . . where you can share a vision,” he said, then added with a chuckle. “I guess in my case it would be two or three guys.” LaRue is know, not only for his music, but for his charity work as well. Each year before Christmas, he holds a toy drive for children on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. It is a passion and a mission for the musician. “That came about because I spend a lot of time on the reservation,” said LaRue who follows the spiritual ways of the Lakota and spends time there with a medicine man. On one visit, LaRue was told a lot of the kids there don’t get anything for Christmas and it ate away at him. He first put a show together at the old Mick’s in Benson. It has taken on a life of its own. “It’s been 16 years I’ve been doing that,” he recalled. “The Omaha community has some completely embraced me it just blows me away every year.” The toy drive now takes place via multiple shows at several venues in Omaha and this year in Des Moines.
The shows will include multiple bands. He also makes an annual radio appearance on P.S. Blues on The River during which live performances of local bands are featured. “It’s just what musicians do,” he humbly stated, admitting that it is a lot of work, but worth it, because when he sees the children get their toys: “Every little bit of work . . . totally falls away.” Lash LaRue & the Hired Guns will play at Waubonsie Station in Tabor, Iowa, on Friday He hopes for more gigs before the holiday toy drive, but, at the age of 50, life has changed. “I now have a real job and I have a family,” he acknowledged. “Walking that fine line between enough time with my family and a little bit of playing.” Saying he’s never really “tried to make it,” the roots rockers said he is up for whatever the future has to offer. He loves his life with a normal job, a home in the
country, a family, and his music. “I just take it a day at a time,” LaRue stated. “It’s (the album) just kind of a bucket list thing for me . . . whatever the Big Guy’s got in store for me.” For more information on Lash LaRue & the Hired Guns On Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/events/188426988234775/ At Hear Nebraska: http://hearnebraska.org/artists/lash-larue-the-hiredguns
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Handling Market Volatility Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when your money is at stake. Though there’s no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common-sense tips can help.
Don’t put your eggs all in one basket
Diversifying your investment portfolio is one of the key tools for trying to manage market volatility. Because asset classes often perform differently under different market conditions, spreading your assets across a variety of investments such as stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives has the potential to help reduce your overall risk. Ideally, a decline in one type of asset will be balanced out by a gain in another, though diversification can’t eliminate the possibility of market loss. One way to diversify your portfolio is through asset allocation. Asset allocation involves identifying the asset classes that are appropriate for you and allocating a certain percentage of your investment dollars to each class (e.g., 70% to stocks, 20% to bonds, 10% to cash alternatives). A worksheet or an interactive tool may suggest a model or sample allocation based on your investment objectives, risk tolerance level, and investment time horizon, but that shouldn’t be a substitute for expert advice. Focus on the forest, not on the trees As the market goes up and down, it’s easy to become too focused on day-today returns. Instead, keep your eyes on your long-term investing goals and your overall portfolio. Although only
you can decide how much investment risk you can handle, if you still have years to invest, don’t overestimate the effect of short-term price fluctuations on your portfolio.
Look before you leap
When the market goes down and investment losses pile up, you may be tempted to pull out of the stock market altogether and look for less volatile investments. The modest returns that typically accompany lowrisk investments may seem attractive when more risky investments are posting negative returns. But before you leap into a different investment strategy, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. How you choose to invest your money should be consistent with your goals and time horizon. For instance, putting a larger percentage of your investment dollars into vehicles that offer asset preservation and liquidity (the opportunity to easily access your funds) may be the right strategy for you if your investment goals are short term and you’ll need the money soon, or if you’re growing close to reaching a long-term goal such as retirement. But if you still have years to invest, keep in mind that stocks have historically outperformed stable-value investments over time, although past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you move most or all of your investment dollars into conservative investments, you’ve not only locked in any losses you might have, but you’ve also sacrificed the potential for higher returns. Investments seeking to achieve higher rates of return also involve a higher degree of risk.
Look for the silver lining
A down market, like every cloud, has a silver lining. The silver lining of a down market is the opportunity to buy shares of stock at lower prices.
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One of the ways you can do this is by using dollar-cost averaging. With dollar-cost averaging, you don’t try to “time the market” by buying shares at the moment when the price is lowest. In fact, you don’t worry about price at all. Instead, you invest a specific amount of money at regular intervals over time. When the price is higher, your investment dollars buy fewer shares of an investment, but when the price is lower, the same dollar amount will buy you more shares. A workplace savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan in which the same amount is deducted from each paycheck and invested through the plan, is one of the most well-known examples of dollar cost averaging in action.
illustrative purposes only and does not represent the performance of any particular investment. Actual results will vary.)
For example, let’s say that you decided to invest $300 each month. As the illustration shows, your regular monthly investment of $300 bought more shares when the price was low and fewer shares when the price was high:
Take advantage of automatic deductions. Having your investment contributions deducted and invested automatically makes the process easy and convenient.
Although dollar-cost averaging can’t guarantee you a profit or avoid a loss, a regular fixed dollar investment may result in a lower average price per share over time, assuming you continue to invest through all types of market conditions.
While focusing too much on shortterm gains or losses is unwise, so is ignoring your investments. You should check your portfolio at least once a year--more frequently if the market is particularly volatile or when there have been significant changes in your life. You may need to rebalance your portfolio to bring it back in line
(This hypothetical example is for
Making dollar-cost averaging work for you
Get started as soon as possible. The longer you have to ride out the ups and downs of the market, the more opportunity you have to build a sizable investment account over time. Stick with it. Dollar-cost averaging is a long-term investment strategy. Make sure you have the financial resources and the discipline to invest continuously through all types of market conditions, regardless of price fluctuations.
Don’t stick your head in the sand
with your investment goals and risk tolerance. Rebalancing involves selling some investments in order to buy others. Investors should keep in mind that selling investments could result in a tax liability. Don’t hesitate to get expert help if you need it to decide which investment options are right for you.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
As the market recovers from a down cycle, elation quickly sets in. If the upswing lasts long enough, it’s easy to believe that investing in the stock market is a sure thing. But, of course, it never is. As many investors have learned the hard way, becoming overly
optimistic about investing during the good times can be as detrimental as worrying too much during the bad times. The right approach during all kinds of markets is to be realistic. Have a plan, stick with it, and strike a comfortable balance between risk and return. 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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5 Top Home Improvements that Pay Back When You Want to Sell
Attic insulation plays a huge role in your home, from preventing ice dams in the winter to keeping your home cooler in the summer, which is why it can garner up to a whopping 144 percent return in very hot or cold climates (think New England or the Gulf Coast). But, no matter where you live, if you’re looking for a renovation that will impact your comfort and resale value, this is the one.
Whether you’re renovating to sell, or plan on enjoying the results for years to come, you may want to consider which upgrades will give you the greatest return in terms of resale value — which may change depending on where you live. Here are five top home improvements with the highest return on investment according to Renovation Magazine, and where in the country to implement them for the biggest resale boost.
2. Stone Veneer
By Melina Gillies
Since first impressions are so important in real estate, it’s no surprise that three of the top five While arguably not the most exciting renovations on the list have to do with upgrade on the list, boosting the ramping up the curb appeal of your R-value in your attic through some extra insulation has the potential for a house. Manufactured stone veneer is huge return — earning back on average generally used to replace the bottom third of siding on a home’s exterior 117 percent of the cost to install across the nation — and who wouldn’t to provide an earthy, modern touch. want to be up money at the end of the Though it is a good bet no matter where you are, with a 93 percent day?
1. Attic Insulation
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return on average, homeowners right up the Pacific Coast could make back more than the cost of the renovation come selling time.
3. Garage Door
Whether you’re going for a traditional, carriage house feel, or sleek and modern, a new garage door is a fantastic upgrade, which will garner a nearly 92 percent return on investment nationwide. There is really no area of the country where a new garage door is an ill-advised renovation; however, homes in colder climates would benefit from an insulated door, versus their Southern counterparts.
actually produce a bigger return than a major overhaul, with an average return of 83 percent versus only 65 percent for a major upgrade. What’s more, if you live in the Pacific, or South Atlantic regions of the country, you will earn even more for your kitchen reno — up to 103 percent in fact, which will help you enjoy the fruits of your labor 4. Steel Entry Door Upgrading your front door is one of the even more. Keep in mind, that a minor kitchen remodel is defined as using fastest ways to increase curb appeal the existing cabinets, but replacing and create an inviting entrance to your home. It’s also a great investment cabinet fronts and facings, hardware, appliances, sink, and floors. with an average return of 91 percent. If your home is already equipped Regardless what you choose, keeping with a steel entry door, consider new an eye on resale when you renovate, hardware and a fresh coat of paint to create a budget-conscious version that even if you don’t plan on moving, will protect your home as the largest will create similar results. investment you will likely ever make — and ensure that the payback for these 5. Minor Kitchen Remodel top home improvements is there for If you were wondering when we’d you when you need it. get to what is widely considered the most important room in the house, you’ll be happy to know that spending money on a minor kitchen remodel will
Open House Safety Tips
mind so that you are prepared for anything.
Open House Safety Tips
The National Association of Realtors offers a number of recommendations for open house safety tips. The organization stresses the importance Selling your home is a daunting task, of keeping a charged cell phone within and sometimes safety is overlooked when a seller is busy making sure that reach at all times and keeping a log of visitors. Sellers or agents should the interior and exterior spaces of a ask visitors to sign in during an open home are in pristine condition. When house. The form should have space for it comes to selling your home, keep private showing and open house safety visitors to write their phone numbers, full names, and addresses. Try to have tips in mind. As the saying goes, it is an additional person with you during better to be safe than sorry. your open house. A family member, friend, or real estate agent is useful Why Safety Matters When for deterring unwanted activity during Selling a Home open houses. When your home hits the real estate market, you are essentially inviting Private Showing Safety Tips strangers into your house. Selling a When it comes to private showings, home could make you a target for a it is important to only accept visitors crime. Burglars may attempt to steal on an appointment-only basis. Crime your belongings if they believe you prevention expert Andrew Wooten are not home. Others with even more recommends that homeowners and nefarious intentions could attempt to harm you and those who live with you. agents alike write down descriptions of vehicles (including license Moreover, houses for sale may entice plate numbers) and visitors. This vandals to destroy your property. information can be useful in the event While these circumstances are not of a crime or theft at a later date. common, it is best to keep safety in
By Lindsey Chamberlain
Another tip offered by the National Association of Realtors is to walk behind, not in front of, potential buyers. Rather than leading guests through the house, a seller should direct visitors. This will help you maintain control over your surroundings while keeping an eye on the movements of potential buyers.
General Safety Tips
Those selling their homes should make sure all doors and windows are locked — especially at night time. If you notice unusual activity, such as a vehicle driving by your home multiple times, write down the car’s plate number. You can also ask the Dallas or Fort Worth police (or a local department if you live in a suburban city) to patrol your neighborhood more frequently. These requests can be made by simply calling your local department’s non-emergency line and asking for additional patrols. When selling, be sure to hide valuables in a safe or remove them from your home all together. Family heirlooms or jewelry with sentimental value can be targeted by thieves.
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