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Diary of a Changing World By Steve Newman
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NCAA Baseball Tournament Field Set By Eddie Torrez
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HEALTH
Acupuncture Points for Headache Relief Sponsored by New Dawn Nutrition
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Ninja Phunk Rises in Omaha By Andy Roberts
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So-Cal Crooner: Catching up with Nik Freitas By Jesse D. Stanek
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Foundation One Bank will be sharing financial information relating to the markets, investments, financial news and other information.
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“Although I can appreciate other artists’ work, I can’t say that I favor or admire any single artist more than another.”
Artist Bio
that dream was ignited – seeing is believing.”
By D.J. Grothe
Name: Ricky Stotts Age: 24 Hometown: Lincoln, NE Medium/Style: Borosilicate Glass / Functional Art
What was your favorite piece or series to create? “I call them ‘creature features’, strange alien lifeforms born from the bits and pieces of the mysteries that inspired me.”
Advice to an aspiring artist? “There is no instruction manual; your unique path is revealed during those moments of struggle and indecision, where you – as an artist – must decide the fate of your creation. Only then will you develop your artistic capacity and capabilities.” Favorite quote? “Be careful what you wish for.”
Where can we find your work? “Headshops, art expos, trade shows, galleries, music festivals and events all across the nation! You can also find me on Instagram @ric.stotts, and in-studio What are you currently working on? at the House of Glass in Lincoln!” “I just recently finished a custom order What inspires and influences your – a horned dragon pipe. It’s accented work the most? with ultraviolet-reactive horns and “I’m inspired by outer space, the wings. I’m always juggling several ocean’s depths, and all of the strange, projects at once, though; right now, I’m dark mysteries that lie between.” working on a collection of glass gauges When did you first start showing your for piercings and blowing Sherlock pipes for the shop I work at.” work? “I’ve been trying to show off my art Where do you see your art in the since day one, and I started doing future? local expos and other events after six months of dedicated practice. My first “I aspire to someday see my art in exhibition was at a folk music show led museums and galleries all over the world. I plan to make that a reality by by Wookiefoot, where another glass continuing to hone my skills. In the artist gave me the opportunity to sell near future, I hope to spend some time my art and help run the table. revisiting a few of the basic methods I started out with, just to see for myself I first dreamed of blowing glass when how far I’ve progressed.” I was in high school, but it seemed too far-fetched to ever be a reality. It wasn’t until I saw another glassblower Who’s the artist, living or dead, you admire most? live in action that my drive to chase
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EVENTS Friday, June 1 | 12p - 8p Reality Public Opening KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., Omaha View the exhibition and enjoy special pop-up activities with Simulation in Motion-Nebraska and the Heartland Workers Center throughout the day! Admission to the exhibition is free & open to the public. Learn more at thekaneko.org/programs/reality-public-opening/ ---------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 |5p BFF Artist Market & Street Series Benson Neighborhood over 40 local vendors, live artists, live music, and interactive art experiences for everyone! BFF members can get “perks” from participating artist vendors by showing their official pin or card, and as always, it’s FREE! ---------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 |6p - 9p New Paintings by Mark Kochen 5603 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha ---------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 |6p - 9p BFF Artist: Savannah Savick Daisy Jones’ Locker, 6003 Maple St. Savannah Savick is a Nebraskan illustrator that uses colored pencils and acrylic paint to share visual joy with human beings. Her goal is to inspire others to create and spread positivity through multiple mediums. As always, we’ll be hanging out until at least 9PM with wine & good conversation. ---------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 | 6p - 8p Opening Reception: Home Sweet Home by Katie B. Temple The Little Gallery Benson 5901 Maple Street, Omaha The little gallery will celebrate its third anniversary Friday, June 1, with cake, a pinata full of treasures and the opening of “Home Sweet Home” by Katie B. Temple. The reception, which is free and open to the public, runs from 6p - 8p. For more information about Temple’s work, visit www.katiebtemple.com. ---------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 | 6p - 9p OMaha’s 1st Ganesh Art Show! Om Center, 1216 Howard St. Ganesha is widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the energy of
beginnings, he is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions. ---------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 | 7p - 9p Russ Nordman Star Deli, 6114 Military Ave., Omaha This exhibition includes work from Nordman’s “Iowa Combines” series. He travels across Iowa to photograph the unique architecture, historical sites and distinct characteristics of each county. His collage works “are an amalgam of imagination and place, contorting reality and fantasy” from his adventures throughout his home state. Exhibition runs through June 30th, 2018 and is free and open to the public during regular business hours. Please contact artist directly for art sales. ---------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 | 8p - 10p Warlock Gallery BFF: Eric Pflug Warlock Gallery, 6208 Maple St. BFF gallery will feature Eric Pflug. Check out out his work: https://eporiginals.com/gallery-2/ ---------------------------------------------Saturday, June 2 | 10a - 4p Omaha Oddities & Art Expo Omaha Comfort Inn & Suites Central 7007 Grover St, Omaha The first annual Omaha Oddities Expo and Sale. Come check out a variety of oddities/curiosities and art! ---------------------------------------------Saturday, June 2 | 12p - 4p June Open Studios Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha Beat this Spring heat wave, see some amazing art work and get in some early Father’s Day shopping. Many artists will be there with smiles and Art and plenty to sell. As always if our doors are open you are welcome. ---------------------------------------------Saturday, June 2 | 2p - 3p Edem Soul Music Music Video Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska 6003 Underwood Ave, Omaha This shoot will be forthe new single “A World Full of Love”. www.edemsoulmusic.com YOU MUST WEAR WHITE if you want to be in the music video, more information online https://www.facebook. com/events/369766303518812/ ----------------------------------------------
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Thursday, May 31 | 6:30p - 8:30p Vibes at Village Pointe Village Pointe Shopping Center 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, 68118 Grab a blanket or a chair and join us this summer for an exciting concert series lineup! Soul Dawg will kick-start our summer concert series with funk and dance tunes. www.villagepointeshopping.com -----------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 - Sunday, June 3 Elkhorn Days, Elkhorn, Ne Elkhorn Days will have plenty of fun for the whole family, check online for a schedule of all the events. www.elkhorndays.com -----------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 - Sunday, June 3 Taste of Omaha Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing 800 Douglas St, 68102 Omaha’s Food Lovers Celebrate the Showcase of Great Restaurants and Entertainment. “Feature Foods from many of Omaha’s top restaurants, good entertainment and family activities for the kids… and you have the recipe for the TASTE OF OMAHA presented by Cox,” says Mike Mancuso, Event Producer. “Omaha has a tremendous reputation for fantastic restaurants and food companies”. The “TASTE OF OMAHA, Presented by Cox”, now in the 21st year, has established itself as the Annual Event for our city bringing together a dazzling selection of great foods and culinary delights, for people from throughout the Midwest area, to TASTE, relax and enjoy as a family activity. showofficeonline.com/TasteHome/ -----------------------------------------------Friday, June 1 | 7:30p - 11p Starlight Movie: Beauty and the Beast SumTur Amphitheater 11691 S 108th St, Papillion, 68046 Enjoy free popular movies under the stars all summer long with pre-show entertainment before each movie. Gates and concessions open at 7:30 pm with movies starting at dusk. http://www.sumtur.org
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Saturday, June 2 | 8a The Inflatable Run Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE 68046 A fun family event featuring a kid-friendly 1 mile / 5k inflatable obstacle course, free family activities, live entertainment, thrilling inflatable attractions, delicious food truck vendors, and many more fun surprises. The Inflatable Run promises to be one of the coolest kids event near Omaha all year. Run, don’t walk to sign up and see for yourself all the fun you and your family will have. www.theinflatablerun.com/omaha/ -----------------------------------------------Saturday, June 2 | 3:30p - 9p 14th Annual Wine, Blues, Beer and Hot Air Balloon Festival! 17111 S 138th St, Springfield, NE Enjoy great music, wine, beer and our annual balloon launch celebrating the final weeks of spring! Enjoy the new Amphitheater, great acoustics, and amazing views. See this fantastic show in our new performance venue. Of course don’t forget to sample the World Class wines and beers. Winners of numerous awards. Hot-Air Balloons launch weather permitting, of course. https://soaringwingswine.com -----------------------------------------------Saturday, June 2 | 4p - 10p Castlepalooza! Joslyn Castle , 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68131 Join the Joslyn Castle for a celebration 115 years in the making... Castlepalooza will be a day of fun for the whole family on the grounds of the historic 5.5 acre estate. Enjoy live, local Americana grassroots music from Colin Roberts, Clarence Tilton, and the Travelling Mercies! Families can enjoy games, face painting, bubbles, family friendly yoga from Yogi Shiri Phillips on the lawn (from 5pm-6pm), and a nature exhibition with live critters from the
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Papio-Missouri River Natural Resourc- face painting, balloon artists, kids will es District! play in the fountain and on the playground equipment. Local vendors include Omaha Screen -----------------------------------------------Co., VCA Animal Medical Center of Monday, June 4 | 5p Omaha, Dundee Book Company, EdMonday Night at the Movies ward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chris Turner Park in Midtown Crossing Kilroy and More! 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, 68131 Free outdoor movies in the park! Craft beer will be provided by ScripBring your blakets and chairs and town Brewing Company. Food and enjoy Monday night movies in the park dessert from the Dundee Dell, Shucks thru August 6th. Fish Market, HyChi Food Truck, Kona Ice, and more! Fireworks are planned for June 4th (at approximately 8:30) to kick off the Admission is FREE! 2018 season with a literal bang! More ------------------------------------------------ information online at www.midtownSaturday, June 2 | 7p - 10p crossing.com Saturdays at Stinson Concert -with Gooch & His Las Vegas Big Band Stinson Park, 1920 S 67th St. There will be food and drink vendors,
EVENTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Quaker Steak and Lube, 5p THURSDAY, MAY 31 Family Night BBQ w/ Taxi Driver Midlands Living Center, 5:30p -----------------------------------------------Thirsty Thursday Rodeo Saloon, 8p FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Family Night Union Pacific Museum, 5p -----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Amerisports, 8:30p SATURDAY, JUNE 2 89.7 The River Presents: Blue October w/ Kitten & Mesonjixx Westfair Fairgrounds, 4p
BCA’s Moonlight Movies In The Park Robert’s Park, 6p -----------------------------------------------Rock on the River with Taxi Driver Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, 7p -----------------------------------------------Hi-Fi Hangover Amerisports, 8:30p -----------------------------------------------The Six Whiskey Roadhouse, 9p SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer On Earth Tour Stir Cove, 7p MONDAY, JUNE 4 Trivia The Buck Snort, 6p
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It Lies Within Lookout Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------Happy Hippy Hour with Carrie Jean & George Walker Dr. Webb Music Ozone Lounge, 6:30p The Down Under, 4:20p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Dawg Jam Session Village Pointe, 6:30p Vino Mas, 6p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Sammon-Acoustic Music Pink Kadillac Vino Mas, 6:30p Ozone Lounge, 6:30p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karaoke Ray’s Piano Party The New Frontier Bar, 7p Mr. Toad’s, 7p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Philip D. Zach w/ Audrey and Reeve Trivia Night The Well, 7p Blazin’ Pianos, 7:30p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April Macie Nevada Nevada at Open Mic Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p The Down Under Lounge, 8p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Victor Johnson Band The New Wave IV The Omaha Lounge, 7:30p Reverb Lounge, 8:30p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Belles Schiermann w/ Heelcatcher, Unclefoot Growler USA, 8p Slowdown, 8p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Froggy Fresh with DJ Lay-C Comedy Open Mic Slowdown, 8p Barley Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brady Wells & Matt Jones Acoustic The Shadow Show ~ Karaoke Duo, Harney Street Tavern, 9p Forte Music Hall, 9p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loving the Mic: Open Mic Bring Your Own Vinyl w/ Zach Love’s Jazz & Art Center, 9p Friedman, Harney Street Tavern, 9p --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emo Night Stef Chura ~ Joe Knapp ~ House The Waiting Room, 9p Vacations ~ Jordan Smith ----------------------------------------------O’Leaver’s Pub, 9p Chris Shelton ----------------------------------------------- Dubliner Pub, 9:30p Kyle Kinane with Sam Tallent & Brad ----------------------------------------------Stewart, The Waiting Room, 9p The Down Under Open Jam with Marty Mootz The Down Under Lounge, 9:30p THURSDAY MAY 31 ----------------------------------------------Music Crush Bike Night with Swampboy Blues Band Reverb Lounge, 10p Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 4p ----------------------------------------------FRIDAY JUNE 1 Blues Happy Hour with Ben Poole The Down Under Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------- Taste of Omaha Lauren Anderson LP Release Heartland of America Park, 11a Chrome Lounge, 6p -----------------------------------------------
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Chris Shelton The Cove Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Dan/Jon Acoustic Happy Hour The Down Under Lounge, 5p ----------------------------------------------Iqonoqlast The Sydney, 5p ----------------------------------------------Gary & Fred The B. Bar, 5:30p ----------------------------------------------Caught Looking Surfside Club, 6p ----------------------------------------------Steve Thornburg The Market Basket, 6p ----------------------------------------------Midwest Depressed/ KING ME/ the TraJedy/ The Real Zebos Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 7p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke Millard VFW Post 8334, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Toons Soaring Wings Vineyard, 7p ----------------------------------------------The Beach Boys Holland Center, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------April Macie Omaha Funny Bone, 7:30p/9:30 ----------------------------------------------Jim’s Bait Shop Growler USA, 8p ----------------------------------------------Philadelphia Jazz Pianist, Joe Benedict Trio, Jambo Cat, 8p ----------------------------------------------Michael Barr, Preston Holmes, Cameronterrell, Kea Lookout Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Little Brazil w/ Pro Magnum & Eric In Outerspace, The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Young Lord Messiah, Mac, Zay Gaines, & Smooze, Wired Pub, 8p ----------------------------------------------Bogore Sokol Auditorium, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Starlight Movie: Beauty and the Beast SumTur Amphitheater, 8:30p
Come Together Band The New Frontier Bar, 8:30p ----------------------------------------------Haus of Chains W/Sick B Twizted and Perfect Perversions, American Dream, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Donny Dahl with Lost Protocol Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Sebastian Lane’s Barley Street Blues Jam, Barley Street, 9p ----------------------------------------------Dustin Prinz Blue Chip Ultra Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Blazin’ Pianos Brewsky’s Food & Spirits, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke California Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Starbound Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Lucky Seven Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Side Talk w/The Underhill Family Orchestra, Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Peace, Love, Etc. Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------Elevate, Ben Jones, Lowercase Très Reverb Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Josh Powell Skyybox, 9p ----------------------------------------------Not Your Grandma’s BINGO Smitty’s Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------Focus Omaha presents Ragged Company & Satellite Junction The Down Under Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Tha Füt w Buddi3 Da Gawd, Madness Apparatus, O’Leaver’s Pub, 8p ----------------------------------------------Hussies/Gerardo Meza&the Dead of Night/Muscle Cousins/As If The Sydney, 10p ----------------------------------------------eNVy T. Henery’s, 10:30p
SATURDAY JUNE 2 Taste of Omaha Heartland of America Park, 11a ----------------------------------------------On The Fritz Surfside Club, 6p ----------------------------------------------Barley St. Piper’s Society Barley Street Tavern, 7p ----------------------------------------------COWI Launch Party with William Michael Morgan, Bourbon Saloon, 7p ----------------------------------------------SunSets Concert Series featuring Mr. Sinister, Fun-Plex, 7p ----------------------------------------------Gooch & His Las Vegas Big Band Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, 7p ----------------------------------------------Jerome Brich Vino Mas, 7p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke American Legion Post #1, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Beach Boys Holland Center, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------The Matt Amandus Jazz Trio Jambo Cat, 8p ----------------------------------------------Hookt American Dream, 9p ----------------------------------------------M34N Str33t Official Album Release w/ Jaw Knee Vee, Brother’s Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Sinners & Saints Chrome Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------The Long Awaited, Fallen Reign, Molten, & Adam Peterson Dr. Jack’s Drinkery, 9p ----------------------------------------------Rock N Horse Forte Music Hall, 9p ----------------------------------------------Daddy Mac & the Flak Growler USA, 9p ----------------------------------------------Matt Cox Band Harney Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Swampboy Blues Band Havana Garage, 9p ----------------------------------------------GrungePop On The Q St. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Red Delicious Ozone, 9p ----------------------------------------------Doom Lagoon Cvlt Play, Silversphere, Supper, Reverb Lounge, 9p -----------------------------------------------
Stache Bash 2018 Slowdown, 9p ----------------------------------------------B Side Story Sessions featuring Andrew Baille The B Side of Benson Theatre, 9p ----------------------------------------------DJ Yascoe The Cove Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Indian and the Pale Ales w/ Dead Country Gentlemen The Down Under Lounge, 9p ----------------------------------------------Satchel Grande with Beat Brigade The Waiting Room, 9p ----------------------------------------------Brandon McFlight, AK, FreeRoam, S.B., & 40 Loccsta, Wired Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------eNVy Two Fine Irishmen, 9:30p ----------------------------------------------Anonymous Henchmen ~ Lupines ~ Satellite Junction, O’Leaver’s Pub, 10p ----------------------------------------------Saturday Night Sessions The Blackstone Meatballs, 10p ----------------------------------------------Rhythm Collective T-Henery’s Pub, 10:30p
SUNDAY JUNE 3 Eckophonic Surfside Club, 12p ----------------------------------------------Omaha Girls Rock Volunteer Expo Slowdown, 1p ----------------------------------------------Blues Bel Air Plaza, 2p ----------------------------------------------The Beach Boys Holland Center, 2p ----------------------------------------------Gaming Guild The Down Under Lounge, 3p ----------------------------------------------Wine, Blues, Beer & Hot Air Balloon Festival, Soaring Wings, 3:30p ----------------------------------------------Insvrgence Lookout Lounge, 6p ----------------------------------------------International Worship Celebration Stinson Park, 6p ----------------------------------------------The Kings Company, Orca Welles & CJ Clydesdale Band, Reverb Lounge, 7p ----------------------------------------------Aaron James w/ Ryan Nordstrom and Swaul Pope, The Well, 7p ----------------------------------------------continued on page 11
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MONDAY JUNE 4 Gooch & His Big Las Vegas Band Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic Barley Street Tavern, 8p ----------------------------------------------Early Karaoke Forte Music Hall, 8p ----------------------------------------------The Way Down Wanderers & Mr. E & the Stringless Kite Reverb Lounge, 8p ----------------------------------------------Little Dragon with Kethro Slowdown, 8p ----------------------------------------------DJ Howie’s Karaoke Grant St. Bar, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic and Molly’s Molly’s Pub, 9p ----------------------------------------------Open Jam The Down Under Lounge, 9p
TUESDAY JUNE 5 Spontaneous Combustion Ozone Lounge, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Omaha’s 10th Annual Pizza Review The Waiting Room, 6:30p ----------------------------------------------Open Mic & Jam NIght Therapy Bar & Grill, 7p ----------------------------------------------Mitch Towne Jazz Organ Trio Jambo Cat, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Folk Night SumTur Amphitheater, 7:30p ----------------------------------------------Powerman 5000 Wired Pub, 8p ----------------------------------------------Turbo Tuesdays featuring DJ Vic Nasty Bar 415, 9p ----------------------------------------------Daikaiju Attacks Barley Street Barley Street Tavern, 9p ----------------------------------------------Karaoke The Down Under, 10p
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SPRITE NIGHT REUNION @ WEST LANES June 8 & 9 | 7-11pm
Come and join us as the East Lot becomes the Royal Grove w/ former Sprite Night host DJ Hot Scott! Drink Specials Giveaways & Prizes 80’s Trivia, and much more! Crawford Fight will be available on the Big Screens inside
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“We told Naomi Klein about their interest, and subsequently got some support and resources to have bigger conversations in Nebraska,” he said. RegeNErate Nebraska felt it was important to have these conversations with consumers before talking to farmers. So they held four events where all went well. “We had some difficult conversations. And we did business at the same time, plugging farmers into entities that can help the farmers move their food,” he said.
RegeNErate Nebraska: Dedicated to Adopting Regenerative Agricultural Approaches By Cheril Lee The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says there are an average of 60 harvests left due to soil depletion. “So it’s imperative we find ways to regenerate the soil and improve soil quality for farmers,” said Graham Christensen, farmer and Co-Founder of RegeNErate Nebraska. But that’s not the only issue farmers are facing. Last May, Christensen attended the Global Climate Talks in France. He said there was a definite focus on soil and carbon. Specifically, how using various techniques on the farm can help store greenhouse gases, as well as ways to significantly reduce emissions heading into the air right now by adding more biodiversity at the farm.
Christensen explained these measures encompass everything from cutting input costs and sequestering carbon to filtering water and eliminating food access issues. Another big idea RegeNErate Nebraska has been talking about is regenerative poultry. Christensen explained this means, “dumping the coops and moving it around in a scale situation so more and more people get involved.”
At the meetings, a guy from Main Street Project talked about how to They spent a lot of time in North design regenerative coops. Small Omaha and up on the reservation, as poultry projects are more profitable well as Lincoln and Fremont. The group for people. focused on areas that have food access issues (food deserts). There were also “There are a lot of benefits. You don’t What does that mean? Things like discussions on how SNAP benefits get into contract situations. It reintegrating livestock with the ground work, including the high quality proeliminates both the environmental instead of leaving them in confinement duce people can purchase with their risks and the risk of having to be operations. benefits owned by a company,” said Christensen. Christensen believes farmers can go “As we started analyzing things, we a long way on improving soil quality, realized even small towns across Another big deal at the meetings was a “And when they do that, they’re less Nebraska don’t have access to the high presentation by Joe Pike, a farmer who reliant on companies to have to quality products some of these converted his 7000 acres of purchase expensive inputs like farmers are producing. A lot of people conventional farming down to 700 synthetics, nutrients or chemicals.” are being left behind,” acres. He’s more profitable now. said Christensen. He was excited to share what he had “He increased organic matter in the learned and talked about at the At the meetings, farmers realized they soil. He doesn’t pay chemical conference. Christensen said there needed to listen to consumer bases companies for them to add nutrients. were a lot of great conversations with who are being impacted the most in And he has a more diverse operation, a lot of cool science behind them. this situation because: making more money than before. It’s 1. As farmers, they don’t have a compelling story for farmers to look “Some of my friends work with Naomi political clout at if they’re trying to save money in an Klein, a liberal activist author from 2. They don’t have numbers as economic downturn,” he said. Canada. One of my buddies is working farmers for her so I invited them to come out 3. Consumer bases are ultimately According to Christensen, the average and join in some of the farmer what drives the market farm across the United States is in its meetings we recently had,” he said. fifth year under cost of production. The events were planned around what So they’ve gone into debt for the fifth The conversations centered on what type of information each group of year in a row, which is problematic. can be done about all the farms that people wanted to hear. But are going broke. RegeNErate Nebraska Christensen said there was one “The system currently at hand doesn’t went to the meetings to show them constant at every event. People work for farmers. And if it’s not how a bunch of Nebraska farms are wanted to know about the food working for the environment, farmers doing things the right way and regencooperatives. or consumers we have to take a eratively by taking extra steps. different approach. That’s the step we “There are two of them: Nebraska are at,” said Christensen. “We talked about Omaha permaculFood Cooperative and Lone Tree ture with inner cities, huge Sandhills Foods. We love introducing them to He said the crazy thing is that these ranchers moving cattle but keeping these communities so the folks ideas not only exist and are being them on grass, ways to go extremely attending can join up with farmers utilized effectively on the farm and organic using biodiversity and very who are doing things the right way,” consumer side, but are also offering modern new techniques that said Christensen. environmental benefits that are clear integrate trees into the land,” and documentable. And it’s happening explained Christensen. In addition to finding ways to in Nebraska already. regenerate soil, there are other strateAfter he shared these ideas with gies and ideas farmers need to explore “Making sure people know that is the attendees, they were blown away. and implement for longevity. other big deal that has been neglected.
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Our farmers haven’t spent much time in North Omaha but these folks can be our allies that purchase our food,” he said.
For those who are interested in learning more about RegeNErate Nebraska, there is a resource guide on their website at RegenerateNebraska. com and on their Facebook page. The Christensen said RegeNErate Neguide gives you an idea of who’s out braska will draft a plan over the next there and where you can purchase month based on what they heard in the healthier food that also supports local group discussions. They are looking for economies. resources that can be put into play in these different areas. “We want to make sure we have resources to get this done the right way,” he said.
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Diary of a Changing World
By Steve Newman Hawaiian Hazards
The volume of lava spewing from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano surged, leaving dozens of homes now destroyed by the ongoing eruption.
Polar Bear Shift
Hunters in eastern Greenland report more polar bears are venturing into their communities, and some say it’s due to the melting of sea ice brought on by climate change.
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Hunts for the bears are also taking place closer to towns because the traditional routes for both the hunters and the bears along the sea ice, and across Greenland’s ice cap, are gone or have become too dangerous to use.
The disappearing ice also means there are fewer hunts taking place using dog Lava began reaching the Pacific, where sleds, with more now being conducted it has the potential of creating toxic by boat. clouds of acidic steam and tiny shards of volcanic glass as it makes contact with the cooling ocean water.
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animals living in the ground, including earthworms. The Asian natives are believed to be inadvertently spreading through international trade.
Deadly Heat
A searing pre-monsoon heat wave that has baked parts of South Asia for weeks killed at least 65 people during a three-day period in the southern Pakistan city of Karachi, according to a social welfare organization. Temperatures soaring to 44 degrees Celsius caused the deaths during the Polar bears are being more of a menace in opening days of Ramadan, when most eastern Greenland communities. Photo: Muslims do not eat or drink in daylight CC-Visit Greenland
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hours. Power failures made finding relief from the heat nearly impossible for many.
Ozone Cheating?
The man-made chemicals responsible for the ozone hole are now declining in the atmosphere at half the rate of just a few years ago, according to a new published study. It says the trend could be linked to serious violations of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, which banned the compounds. The report says there is strong evidence the increased emissions of the chlorofluorocarbons are coming from East Asia.
Worm Invasion
Kilauea’s lava flows are expanding across A silent invasion of giant the Big Island. Photo: USGS hammerhead flatworms has been occurring for the past Earthquakes two decades in France and some of its A moderate temblor centered territories. in southern Mexico sent residents rushing into the streets as The extent of the invasion was far away as Mexico City, 320 km to uncovered by citizen scientists, who the north. There were no reports of found that several non-native species significant damage. now slither across urban areas of southern France and its overseas • Earth movements were also felt in territories from the Caribbean to Southern California, metropolitan Oceania. Dallas-Fort Worth, central Maine and the Czech Republic. The ecological impact of the invasion is unclear, but the worms prey on
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Hammerhead flatworms can kill earthworms. Photo: Pierre Gros - CCBY 4.0
But another study published a week earlier says some of the emissions could be due to leaks from the careless recycling of discarded refrigerators in China. Whatever the cause, the trend is likely to slow the already sluggish healing of the Antarctic ozone hole.
Tropical Cyclones
Cyclone Sagar killed more than 50 people in flash floods that swamped hundreds of farms in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland and other parts of the country. • Cyclone Mekunu formed in the same area and was predicted to strike the Oman-Yemen border region.
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NCAA Baseball Tournament Field Set By Eddie Torrez The Big Ten Baseball Tournament played out pretty much as expected, with Minnesota and Purdue meeting for the title and the Golden Gophers adding the tournament title to their regular season championship. The local appeal is slight as Nebraska’s three Division One schools failed to make their league tournaments. So, maybe the Gophers will be a local favorite, should they make the College World Series in a couple weeks. Until then, there are your top 16 national seeds that will host regionals this weekend, with their records and the locations: • Athens, Georgia – Georgia (37-19) • Austin, Texas – Texas (37-20) • Chapel Hill, North Carolina – North Carolina (38-18) • Clemson, South Carolina – Clemson (45-14) • Corvallis, Oregon – Oregon State (44-10-1) • Conway, South Carolina – Coastal Carolina (42-17) • DeLand, Florida – Stetson (45-11) • Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas (39-18) • Gainesville, Florida – Florida (42-17) • Greenville, North Carolina – East Carolina (43-16) • Minneapolis, Minnesota – Minnesota (41-13) • Lubbock, Texas – Texas Tech (39-17) • Oxford, Mississippi – Ole Miss (46-15) • Raleigh, North Carolina –
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NC State (40-16) • Stanford, California – Stanford (44-10) •Tallahassee, Florida – Florida St. (43-17) To quote the late Tom Petty, it appears college baseball has a “Southern Accent.” According to the NCAA, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) tops the field with 10 teams in the tournament. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has a half-dozen participants, while the Big 12 has five schools in the mix. The American Athletic Conference, The Big Ten and the Pac-12 have four each. Six leagues have a pair of teams, while the Big East (Sat. John’s) and Summit League (Oral Roberts) each had one team picked. Making its first NCAA Baseball Tournament is Hartford. It was 1972 the last time LIU Brooklyn made the field. Northeastern and North Carolina A&T are back in the tournament for the first time in more than a decade. The longest streak in the tournament field belongs to Florida State which makes its 41st straight appearance as Mike Martin continues to seek that illusive first title. Cal State Fullerton is in for the 27th year in a row. Rice had its streak end at 23 years and Virginia ends a string of 14 tournament appearances. The eight super regional hosts will be announced on www.NCAA.com/cws next Tuesday, June 5 around 7 a.m. central. TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha (as if you didn’t know) will play host to the 72nd Men’s College World Series beginning June 16, a Saturday.
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Here are a few headache reducing pressure points that will hopefully help to give you some peace when it seems like your head is about to reach critical mass. Acupressure points for Headache relief, any type of headache.
Acupressure Points for Headache Relief Allergy season seems to be affecting most of us these days, and along with that comes headaches. When recently suffering from one of these bouts of allergy induced migraines, it was brought to my attention, by a very special four- year-old via Google, that there is help thanks to the healing power of Acupressure. Don’t scoff yet, for those who are unaware it’s a practice that’s been used as a healing art for over 5,000 years. Also known as Shiatsu, it exist mainly in countries like India, China, Japan, and Korea but has been gaining ground in the Western world as a non-invasive and (largely due to the overuse of prescription drugs) simple way to relieve us from many ailments.
Apply deep, probing pressure with fingertip, knuckle or soft-pointed object, such as a pencil eraser. Acupoint 1: LI-4 Squeeze thumb and forefinger together, forming a ridge above the thumb; the point is in the middle of that ridge, just above the end of the crease formed by thumb and forefinger; good for most problems from the waist up TCM: Large Intestine 4 Acupoint 7: LU-7 Clasp your hands together (A), touching your upper wrist with your forefinger; the point is found on a line with the thumb, in a small depression (B); remembering the position of the point, unclasp your hands and apply pressure TCM: Lung 7 Acupoint 3: SJ-5 Two thumb widths above the outside of the wrist, lined up with the middle finger TCM: Triple Warmer 5 Acupoint 4: Bl60 In the depression just behind the outer anklebone TCM: Bladder 60 Acupoint 6: St-36 One palm width below the bottom edge of the kneecap, on the outside, in a depression between the shinbone and the leg muscle; effective for most problems from the waist down, especially when used with acupoint #5 TCM: Stomach 36 Acupoint 2: Pc-6 Two thumb widths from the largest crease on the inside wrist; the point is
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between the tendons in the middle of the wrist TCM: Pericardium 6 Acupoint 10: LU-11 Just behind the thumbnail, on the side opposite the fingers TCM: Lung 11
Headache at the Front of the head Apply deep, probing pressure with fingertip, knuckle or soft-pointed object, such as a pencil eraser. Acupoint 22: St-44 Just above the place where the second and third toes separate TCM: Stomach 44
Acupoint 20: Liv-1 On the big toe, the side closest to the second toe, just behind and slightly to the side of the nail TCM: Liver 1
Acupoint 12: LU-9 On the largest crease of the inner wrist, on a line with the thumb TCM: Lung 9
Acupoint 26: (nostril) Pinch the nostril, on the side opposite the septum; good for severe headache TCM: Not available
These are just a few of the areas thanks to pointfinder.org that will hopefully provide relief for your summertime headache blues. Until next week, “Stay Healthy Omaha!!”
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Ninja Phunk Rises in Omaha By Andy Roberts The Dundee Cork and Bottle is about as good as it comes when you want to get together with a band to discuss low-down blues and funk (or Phunk) with a premier group of local players. And, so it was recently when the men of Ninja Phunk got together to talk about a new project that is certain to make waves on the Omaha music scene. You know these guys: Jorge Nila, sax and vocals; Kevin Lloyd on keyboards; Steve Dallas on guitar and vocals, and Robert “Bobbo” Bennett on drums and vocals. Bennett was busy setting up for a gig that afternoon. He played later that day with Lloyd. “We’re all free-lance players,” Lloyd acknowledged. That means, basically, everybody wants them for their project. Lloyd and Bennett have been playing together regularly at Sullivan’s Steakhouse for about a decade, occasionally joined by Dallas. Nila has played with numerous local bands and around the country. The sax ace joined the trio for a jam and, Nila said: “It sounded really good.” A new quartet was born. The individual players, it should be noted, have played together in other ensembles. Lloyd pointed out this is basically a new, but welcome, twist. “We’ve been playing together a long time,” Lloyd acknowledged. Lloyd is from Lincoln and Dallas, an Air Force brat, went to high school in Bellevue, while Nila and Bennett are Omaha originals. Bennett spent the better part of the 90s in Las Vegas – “He plays great drums. He’s a great
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guy,” his bandmates offered. Working his way back onto the local music scene, Nila returns after time away that included a stint in New York City – he returned with some health issues as well as an appearance in a popular B-52s MTV video - and had to heal before he started sitting in with folks. “This group helped me in my recovery,” he stated of Ninja Phunk. The member’s skills have been honed over the years. Lloyd started playing when he was not more than a toddler, performing regularly at Lee’s Chicken in Lincoln where his family was paid in food because he was too young. He learned his chops in more than a decade at that gig. Dallas picked up on music when his family was stationed near Memphis, “I listened to Memphis radio stations,” he recalled, getting a steady diet of R&B, soul and funk in the city that gave us Booker T and the MGs as well as Sam and Dave.
Brock’s club draws an appreciative crowd.
“It’s Earth people,” Nila stated. “Good people. Working people.” They passed the test and are moving forward. Nila pointed out the band are mostly Nila played with local jazz groups start- music vets whose performing careers date to the 1970s – except for Lloyd, ing in high school like Bourbon Street who was, to put it mildly, a bit young in and the Gulizia Brothers while taking those days. in a steady diet of Motown plus some Weather Report. Bennett spent 13 years in Las Vegas and played with jazz “He’s our musical director,” Nila said of Lloyd, explaining how the keyboardist greats like Jimmy Smith. plays a melodic element in addition to often playing a bass line. “Sometimes Lloyd and Bennett have formed a we don’t get a bass player because he musical brotherhood over their years doesn’t know our songs.” of playing together. Dallas also plays with other bands, “We just locked-in the first time we including The 402, due to the changed played together,” Lloyd emphasized. musical climate that has more clubs, The Mighty Jail Breakers are a common more nights of live music, but fewer musical reference point, and when this extended gigs. “You have to spread yourself,” he admitted. group got together, they knew some thing was right. Indeed, from the old days when bands, like The Mighty Jail Breakers, would “It sounded like . . . money,” Nila replay three or four consecutive nights, called. One of the first venues to host these days it’s mostly one-night stands. the new band was The New Frontier Bar in Florence, where Nila said Mike
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“There’s so much good music out there,” Nila offered. Ninja Phunk is looking to play clubs, festivals and concerts. All the members have original material, but the focus has been on soul-funk-jazz classics that they make their own via interpretive skills. “They turn into originals,” Nila said. Dallas added, they’re a, “Highly improvisational band.” Ninja Phunk is still in the early stages and working to build its repertoire and maybe do some recording as the gigs start to roll in. Nila said it’s good to have some product, but not always easy to sell it as there is probably more competition than ever. “Omaha is in a Renaissance of bands,” Nila said. They plan to focus now on local gigs but hitting the road is possible. “If the money’s right,” Nila smiled.
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So-Cal Crooner: Catching up with Nik Freitas By Jesse D. Stanek You might not recognize the name yet, Nik Freitas’ work lies just outside the mainstream, hidden in some sunny backyard where the pool has been emptied for skateboarding purposes and people come just to dawdle in the Sun and sing-along. Based out of Alhambra, CA Freitas is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and self-taught musician and engineer. His songs are saccharine sweet and catchy as Hell the first time around, his songwriting style leaning heavily on the Beatles pop sensibilities, crafting tunes that would clog the radio airwaves in an alternate universe where everybody has Monday off and it’s impossible to be late for anything. Happy happy, take the roof down on the Volkswagen and maybe stop for ice and snacks on the way. Don’t forget the sunscreen.
Freitas has been called “Your favorite musician’s favorite musician.” A moniker that makes perfect sense given his sideman work, touring with the likes of M Ward, Bright Eyes, Granddaddy, Jenny Lewis, Azure Ray and perhaps most notable as a member of Conor Oberst’s Mystic Valley Band as well as a member of Danger Mouse and Jonathan Mercer’s Broken Bells project. After spending his early 20’s working as a photographer/writer for “Thrasher” magazine, capturing skateboarders in all their four-wheel flying glory, Freitas eventually found himself putting most his efforts towards his music and began the full-time job/calling of professional musician. “I was 22 or 23, just kind of a kid and I found myself spending more and more time on my music,” Freitas said in a recent phone interview from his home just outside Los Angeles. “I had this four-track and I was making all of these recordings and eventually a little label (Future Farmer) said ‘we’ll put them out’ and that was that. Then I was just kind of doing the music thing.”
After releasing a host of records, some self-released and even a few on Oberst’s Team Love Records, Freitas is set to drop his eighth long-player at the end of June, the gorgeously simple “Dark & Day.” “I’ve always tried to do something different with each record,” he said. “These days I do a lot of music for television shows (He’d rather not say which Television shows but leaves it at “let’s just say for reality television.”) There were some songs I wrote for television and commercials that I just decided to keep and that’s where most of the new record comes from.” After shopping the tunes around, Freitas decided self-releasing was the best option for this particular set of songs, “Basically because nobody will put out my records,” Freitas said with a laugh. “I always send them to labels but I usually get the same response --- I don’t have a solid social media presence and all that.” My Space be damned, “Day & Dark” is a completely engaging album, full of songs letting in just enough light to turn the dark into stretching shadows, lighting up life’s confusing edges under
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a microscope before obliterating them with blasts of memorable pop and songcraft. Cuts like “Star Gazing (Diamond Song),” “That Was The Rain” and “What A Mess” (which features Lucius and Springtime Carnivore on backing vocals) showcase a writer who has found his gait, who is comfortable in his own skin and offers observations and half-hidden truths that are universally relate-able if not immediately recognizable. Working with Oberst on both Bright Eyes and Mystic Valley Band tours, as well as touring with Azure Ray and contributing to Maria Taylor’s recent Moonflower Records sampler, Freitas has a history with Omaha, one of the many reasons his micro-tour will bring him to O’Leavers this month, “I kind of came into that Omaha world super-randomly,” Freitas said. “I had almost given up on my own music, I was doing music for Cartoon Network at the time. I had offers to play with bands on tour and on one of those tours we found ourselves playing O’Leavers. I think this would have been back around 2003. It was the last show on the tour and we ended up actually
sleeping there, I remember sleeping in the sand in the volleyball courts. After the show folks were passing around a guitar and took a couple of turns and somebody (Oberst’s cousin Ian McElroy) asked if I had any CDs with me. I did and two weeks later I got an email from Conor asking if I’d play on a Bright Eyes tour. It was all kind of surreal.” Nik Freitas plays O’Leavers, 1322 Saddle Creek Rd., on Friday June 8th with special guest Miwi Lalupa. The show will be one to remember, Freitas unique songwriting style and classic voice will certainly get under your skin and leave you humming a song you’ve never heard but could swear you already knew.
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Federal Reserve Board issues Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households The Federal Reserve Board’s latest Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households finds that economic well-being has generally improved over the past five years. The report notes that 74 percent of adults reported they were doing at least OK financially in 2017‑‑up 10 percentage points from the first survey in 2013. Even so, notable differences remain across race, ethnicity, education groups, and locations and many individuals still struggle to repay college loans, handle small emergency expenses, and manage retirement savings. The report draws from the Board’s fifth annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED) and examines the economic well-being and financial lives of Americans and their families. In November and December 2017, more than 12,000 people participated in the survey. They described their experiences on a wide range of topics, including income, employment, unexpected expenses, banking and credit, housing, education, and retirement planning. Among the new topics covered in this year’s report is the relationship between the opioid epidemic and local economic conditions. One in five adults personally knows someone who has been addicted to opioids, and those who do have somewhat less favorable assessments of economic conditions. Still, over half of adults exposed to opioid addiction say
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including irregular job scheduling remain. One in six workers have irregular work schedules that they did not request, and one in ten receive their work schedule less than a week in advance
that their local economy is good or excellent, suggesting a role for factors beyond economic conditions in understanding the crisis. “This year’s survey finds that rising levels of employment are translating into improved financial conditions for many but not all Americans, with one third now reporting they are living comfortably and another 40 percent reporting they are doing ok financially,” said Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard. “Even with the improvement in financial outlook, however, 40 percent still say they cannot cover a $400 emergency expense, or would do so by borrowing or selling something. We learned that about one in five adults knows someone with addiction to opioids or painkillers; whites are about twice as likely to have such exposure as blacks and Hispanics; and exposure does not vary much by education level or by local economic conditions.” The Board’s SHED data looks at how individuals are managing their finances and making decisions vital to their financial lives and futures. Alongside the economic gains observed since the Great Recession, this report also notes challenges faced by people who are trying to piece together multiple jobs or who are struggling to establish emergency savings. The Board will continue to follow these developments. Among the report’s other key findings: • Individuals of all education levels, races, and ethnicities have shared in the economic expansion over the past five years, although reported well-being remains lower for racial and ethnic minorities and those with less educational attainment •
Most workers are satisfied with the wages and benefits from their current job and are optimistic about their future job opportunities. Even so, challenges
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Many adults are struggling to save for retirement, and less than two-fifths believe that they are on track with their savings. While preparedness for retirement increases with age, concerns about inadequate savings are still common for those nearing retirement
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Four in 10 adults, if faced with an unexpected expense of $400, would either not be able to cover it or would cover it by selling something or borrowing money.
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“We worked with Nick when we purchased our new home and sold our previous home. He was incredible to work with! Not only is he very knowledgeable in the real estate field, but took the time to explain the entire process to us. We never felt like we were out of the loop nor felt confused about anything we were signing or doing. He went out of his way to make the process as easy as possible for us. I would highly recommend Nick at REA to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a house” ----------------------------------------------
Nick Abboud Nabboud@cox.net 402-850-6666 I am an Omaha native and a FULL TIME realtor with Coldwell Banker. I have a bachelor degree in Business Administration from UNL. It is my business to make sure the buying and selling of your home goes as smoothly and possible. Being an Omaha native I have a great understanding of the Omaha real estate market and the newest trends in real estate. I have been a multimillion dollar producer every year since I have been in the business, and do this by making sure every one of my clients is taken care of. Whether you are buying or selling a house, you can trust and rely on Coldwell Banker and myself to make your home ownership dreams come true.
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14205 S 18 Street $258,000 MLS # 21809003
Status NEW Area 261 Property Subtype Detached Housing City Bellevue State NE Zip 68123 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 # of Rooms 8 Style 2 Story Parcel Number 011591898 County Sarpy County Condo/Townhouse/Villa No Sub-Area 2612 Subdivision Fairview South SID 0 Assessments No Assessment Fee Assessments Paid # of Fireplaces 1 Garage Spaces 3 2nd Floor SqFt 1,095 Main Floor SqFt 1095
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Finished Below Grade 541 Total Finished SqFt 2,731 Lot Size Range Up to 1 Acre Lot Dimensions 65 x 120.1 Living Room Size 15.70 x 14 Dining Room Size Kitchen Size 12.10 x 21 Family Room Size 16.8 x 12.11 Rec Room Size 12.10 x 36.20 Master Bedroom Size 15 x 15.90 Bedroom #2 Size 10.40 x 12.90 Bedroom #3 Size 10.90 x 12.50 Bedroom #4 Size 10.10 x 11.70 Laundry Room Size 6 x 5.50 Year Built 2012 New Construction APPLIANCES INCLUDED Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave COOLING Central Air EXTERIOR Hardboard, Other
EXTERIOR FEATURES Porch, Deck/Balcony, Other FENCE Privacy, Vinyl/PVC GARAGE TYPE Attached, Built-In HEATING FUEL Gas HEATING TYPE Forced Air INTERIOR FEATURES Security System, 9’+ Ceiling, Two Story Entry, Other MASTER BATH TYPE 3/4, Shower ROOF TYPE Composition SEWER AND WATER Public Water, Public Sewer Legal Description Lot 14 Fairview South Tax Amount $5,538.71 Taxes (Partial/Full) Full Tax Year 2017
Pristine, well maintained 2-story home with true 4-bedroom, 3 baths, 3 car garage nestled in lovely Fairview neighborhood. Lots of storage space with 2 large storage rooms. Finished lower level walkout with fenced backyard & raised garden. Spacious, open concept kitchen and family room, gas fireplace, built-in sound system and security system. Great front porch & sprinkler system. Only 5 minutes from AFB. This home is a must see!
Nick Abboud Nabboud@cox.net 402-850-6666
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BARRETT’S BARLEYCORN 4322 Leavenworth St. M-F 4P-6P $2.25 Domestic Bottles $3.00 Well Drinks BROKEDOWN PALCE 8805 Maple St. Happy Hour 12P-6P $4 28 oz Domestic Frozen Mugs $5 28 oz Nebraska Brewing Cardinal Pale Ale Frozen Mug 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 JERRY’S BAR 6301 Military Ave Happy Hour Prices ALL Day! JERZES 501 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE 68046 Daily Specials!
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 KOZEE LOUNGE 5813 N 60th St. Daily Drink Specials! LEAVENWORTH BAR 4556 Leavenworth St. M-F 12P-7P 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 O’CONNORS IRISH PUB 1217 Howard St. M-TH- 4P-6P & FRI 2P-7P $1.00 off all Draft, Premium, and Domestic Wells PADDY’S McGOWN’S PUB & GRILL 4503 Center St. Happy Hour Specials from 3-6pm
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 PARLIAMENT WEST 16939 Wright Plz EVERYDAY 3P - 7P 1/2 Price Martini’s, $2 Domestic Pints, $1 Off Other Drinks PERRY’S PLACE 9652 Mockingbird Dr. Monday – Friday 4P – 7P $2.50 Domestic Pints, $6.50 Pitchers $2.75 Domestic Bottles & $3.50 Wells PITCH PIZZERIA 5021 Underwood Ave. 17808 Burke M-F 3P-6P $5 off any appetizer $5 off any pizza
THE DOWN UNDER 3530 Leavenworth St. MON-SAT 3P-7P SUNDAY-ALLDAY 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 TIGER TOM’S 7103 Military Ave M-F 5P-7P $12 Domestic Buckets
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 SCRIPTOWN 3922 Farnam M-F 4P - 6P $1 Off Beers & $1 Off Well Drinks SMITTY’S GARAGE 3309 Oak View Dr. & 7610 Dodge St. Everyday 3P - 6P & 9P - CLOSE $2.50 Domestics THURSDAYS $1 OFF Local Beer Draws
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THURSDAY JUNE 7 | 4P RARE ANTIQUES & ADVERTISING AUCTION The Auction Mill 1528 N. Saddle Creek Rd. Lifetime Collection of Porcelain Signs, Rare Advertising, Clocks, Fans, Toys, Gas & Oil Memorabilia, Coin-Ops, Country Store, Local Advertising and more. More information online at http://www.theauctionmill.com/ ------------------------------------------------
JERZES SPORTS BAR & GRILL IS LOOKING FOR KITCHEN STAFF Please apply in person. Must have two vaild forms of ID and are able to work in a fast paced environment. Please ask to speak with Alberto Soria when you stop by. 501 Olson Drive (4 Blocks west of Shadow Lake Mall) Papillion, NE 68046 -----------------------------------------------THE NEIGHBER’S BAR IS HIRING A BARTENDER Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday Noon to 6pm available. Please apply in person 4689 Leavenworth Omaha, NE 68106
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