Lincoln Business Builder (June 2017)

The Lincoln

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Holmes Lake Park Saturday, June 24, 2017 Rain or Shine 8:00 AM Registration 8:30 AM Kids Mile 9:00 AM 5K Start 9:45 AM Awards Proceeds directly benefit the Lincoln Lighthouse which offers middle and high school aged youth academic support, evening meals and enrichment/recreational activities.

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Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Registrations taken until June 23!

Cost: $35 per person (No race day entries)

Also in this issue...

"The Voice" Star to perform at Hog Roast

pages 8 & 9

HBAL Membership Drive

pages 8 & 9

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President’s Message

President’s Message Matt Kleinschmit HBAL President

June 2017 Vol. 54, No. 6

My Recent Life Journey

Contents President’s Message Calendar of Events LHBCF Golf Tournament Coffee & Contracts Educational Opportunities Annual Hog Roast YBP Bean Bag Toss Tournament Spike Party

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2017 HBAL Membership Drive 12-13 Young Building Professionals Council 14-15 YBP Light the Way 5K 15 Member News 17 Renewals 18 New Members 19 Cancellations 19 Directory Changes 19 10 Actions You Can Take That Will Dramatically Change Your Life 20 Mini House 21 OSHA Safety 22

Home Builders Association of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 fax www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The Lincoln Business Builder is mailed to all members of the HBAL. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Michaela Harrison Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Designer

HBAL Staff Jennie Korth, Laure Husmann, Andrea Wilkins

A few weeks ago, I was having a conversation with a friend and we were talking about the pinnacle time I was in with both my family and profession (days and weeks felt as if they were flying by me). Overwhelmed in the moment, I questioned my friend why God was not giving me a chance to live and enjoy life. My friend responded by asking, “Have you ever prayed to God asking Him to slow things down for you?”

So many times God has been there for me. How could I have lost sight of Him and why was I trying to carry this burden by myself?

Needless to say, I took this to prayer and results were seen, although they were not the results I was expecting. I had been working on a custom home design for quite some time and although the design and bid came in where they envisioned, the client unexpectantly decided to pause the project and sit on it for some time. As I was driving away from the meeting, I realized that God had answered my prayers by lightening my workload.

Seems as if all is well, right? Well, one might think if you are not fully loaded at all times then it is then stressful to make ends meet. However, by having a strong foundation of trust in God’s will, I can relax knowing God will take care of me and my family.

I decided to share my recent life journey to prompt you in your prayer life to take all your concerns or troubles to God. John 15:7 “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatevery you wish, and it will be done for you.” As you take your prayers to God, just remember to trust in Him to know what is right for you. Below is one of my favorite prayers, written by Pope Francis, that helps build up my trust in God’s will.

I release every care, every concern, every situation that is beyond my control. I trust that You are working things out for my good, and You are bringing justice to me. Thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life, through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen!

May God help answer your prayers and bless you this summer,

Executive Committee Matt Kleinschmit, President Bo Jones, President Elect Denny Van Horn, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Justin Johnson, Immediate Past President Michaela Harrison, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors Mark Aksamit Taylor Ashburn Jess Baker, CGP Kelli Fleek Ruth Hietbrink Matt Kinning Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Stephanie Krueger-Ponce Lance Roach Marlene Stroup Ken Svoboda Jason Woita

Remodelers Council Pam Magner

Young Building Professionals Council Tyler Reynolds

Past Presidents Jerry Boyce Jim Christo, CGR, CGB Steve Fulton Mike Goings John Hoppe, Jr. Ward Fred Hoppe Mike Kinning Dan Klein, Sr. Rick Krueger Dan Kubr Joe McKee Donn Mann Sam Manzitto Mike May Roger Reynolds Mike Rezac J. Greg Schwinn Greg Shinaut Bob Stephens

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events June 2

Lincoln Home Builders Care Golf Tournament Highlands Golf Course Tee times still available • $65 per golfer

June 8

Board of Directors Meeting HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 10:30 a.m.

June 12

Remodelers Council Picnic Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln • 1741 Cushman Drive 11:30 a.m. • Lunch provided by Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln

June 20

Coffee & Contracts HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th St., Ste. C 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $5 per person

June 24

YBP Light the Way 5K See pg. 17 for more details.

8:00 a.m. • $35 registration fee

July 4

Independence Day HBAL Office Closed

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LHBCF Golf Tournament

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Friday, June 2, 2017 “Texas Scramble” $65 per person First tee-off at 6:45 a.m.

Last tee-off at 4:00 p.m.

We are excited to dedicate the proceeds from this tournament to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln’s 150th home to be completed later this year!

It's not too late to secure a tee time! Call the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your time!

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EcoWater invented the science of water softening.

Buzz Stutzman 1818 Yolande Ave.

Softeners S Refiners Filters S Reverse Osmosis S Salt

Bob Wiedemeyer

EcoWater Systems of Lincoln

402-474-3440

www.ecowaterlincoln.com

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Educational Opportunities: Coffee & Contracts

Educational Opportunity Coffee & Contracts - Panel Discussion Join us for coffee and a panel discussion lead by Fred Hoppe, The Hoppe Law Firm, Jennifer Strand, Nebraska Title Company and Shannon Harner, Home Services. This is your opportunity to ask the experts and gain feedback from experienced members in the industry!

We ask that you submit your questions beforehand so our panelists have time to prepare their responses!

Tuesday, June 20 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: $5 for HBAL Members Breakfast Included

RSVP to info@hbal.org by June 16

Name(s) _____________________________________________________________________ Company _________________________________________ Phone _____________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________

Questions for the panelists: _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

To RSVP fax to HBAL at 402-423-4251 or e-mail info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225.

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Educational Opportunities

Additional Educational Opportunities Mark Your Calendars For These Upcoming Sessions

Nebraska Sales and Use Tax Join Steve Drzaic from the Nebraska Department of Revenue as he covers Nebraska sales and use tax as it applies to construction contractors. You will benefit from this course if you perform construction services or handle bookkeeping for contractors. The presentation will cover licensing requirements, contractor registration, contractor options, exemptions, reporting and taxable services.

Wednesday, August 16 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: $5 for HBAL Members Breakfast Included RSVP to info@hbal.org by August 11.

Cyber Security 101: It All Starts With the User “Cyber Security 101: It All Starts With the User,” presented by Sirkdot, focuses on the role we play in safeguarding ourselves and our clients from cyber threats. The goal of this class is to provide education and encourage action. Learn about steps you can take to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of the next cyber crime. You will also learn about different types of malware and how to react if your computer or network is compromised.

Friday, October 6 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: $10 for HBAL Members Lunch Included RSVP to info@hbal.org by October 2.

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Annual Hog Roast

featuring one of Lincoln's latest talents on NBC's "The Voice"

You can find more information about Josh and his band at www.joshhoyer.com.

Join us for a night of Friends | Music | Food | Drinks

Bean Bag Toss Sponsor

Plus free family-friendly activities including a bounce house for the kids!

Beverage Sponsor

Matt & Tracy Kleinschmit’s 11401 Van Dorn Street

Dinner Sponsor

Cost: $20 for adults $5 for kids 12 & under 5:30 p.m. | BBQ Dinner 5:30 p.m. - Dusk | Bean Bag Toss Tournament 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Live Music

Event Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities are still available!

All sponsors will be listed in event promotion, acknowledged at the event and thanked in the September Lincoln Business Builder. All sponsors who contribute $250 or more will have their company logo included. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Contact Michaela Harrison at 402-423-4225 for more information.

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Stephens & Smith Construction Co.

New Ventures

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Tournament Sponsor:

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Spike Party

Almost Any Brick You Use Can Last for Hundreds of Years.

So Be Particular.

Attention HBAL Spikes!

Get Ready for Summer Fun with Fellow Spikes!

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ANKEE HILL BRICK manufactures the highest quality FBX brick in a color palette ranging from the traditional reds and buffs to the innovative pinks, maroons, and lavenders.

Standard and custom color ranges, sizes, and shapes are our specialty. Brick murals and ornamentation are brought to a new level of sophistication at Yankee Hill Brick.

Spikes “Pig Out” at Ribfest Thursday, August 17, 2017 Join your fellow Spikes at Lincoln’s largest cookout!

Rely on Yankee Hill to supply your project with the finest of materials.  Face brick  Paving brick  Thin brick veneer  Pool Coping

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Keystones Address & entry signs Brick mural & ornamentation Crushed landscape brick

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$$$$ for admission for Spike & one guest, ribs & refreshments • Entertainment • Award-winning BBQ chefs & pit bosses from around the country • Live music • Fun & conversation with other Spikes on a great summer evening

3705 S. Coddington Lincoln, NE 68522

(402) 477-6663

Spikes fax this form to 402-423-4251 or RSVP to 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org.

Reservations required by August 15. _____ Yes, I want to “pig out” at the Ribfest _____ Sorry, I can’t attend

Local service for the life of your mortgage loan.*

____________________________________ Spike Club Member’s name & name of guest

At Cornhusker Bank, we believe when you come to us for a mortgage loan, you expect to continue to work with us well beyond closing. This is why we offer to service your mortgage right here in Lincoln.*

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*Not all mortgage loans qualify for the local servicing program.

Please contact a mortgage lender for details.

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2017 HBAL Membership Drive

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2017 WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP EXPEDITION ON THE HORIZON! FIRST THINGS FIRST:

OUR GOAL IS 75 NEW MEMBERS IN 2017 THE EXPEDITION RUNS:

THE HBAL MEMBERSHIP EXPEDITION CONTINUES UNTIL NOVEMBER 9, BUT WE HAVE ADDED AN EXTRA INCENTIVE FOR THOSE WHO RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER ON SEPTEMBER 14!

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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP? BRING THEM FOR LUNCH AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER MEMBERS AND THE HBAL STAFF!

NOVEMBER 9

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 14 | 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

JANUARY 1 AT TRIVIA NIGHT

PRIZES for 1 , 2 and 3 PLACE CLIMBERS include: ST

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CAR WASH PACKAGE from ANDERSON FORD LINCOLN ($800 value)

MEMBERSHIP LUNCH PRIZE:

HELICOPTER RIDE

GOLF PACKAGE from ANDERSEN WINDOWS & DOORS ($150 value)

A HELICOPTER RIDE IS UP FOR GRABS FOR THE PERSON WHO SIGNS UP THE MOST NEW MEMBERS DURING LUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 14.

PRIZE TBD from THE WINDOW & DOOR STORE

NEW MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE GOODIE BAGS.

WILL YOU BE THE MEMBER WHO HIKES THE FURTHEST UP THE MOUNTAIN?

LET US HELP: THE HBAL STAFF WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY RECRUIT. WE ARE HAPPY TO EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP, JUST LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP!

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MEMBERSHIP MAKES IT ALL POSSIBLE

2017 HBAL Membership Drive

2017 Membership Contest Standings Anatoli Rybak, Rybak Homes • Rybak Construction, Inc.

Lea Baker, New Traditions Custom Homes • Zeng Granite, Inc.

Blake Colingsworth, Tuscany Townhomes • Nebraska Realty

Lori Wellman, Lincoln Cabinet • Holmberg Construction • Lee Contracting, LLC

Bo Jones, Tru-Built Construction (Membership Chair) • Sunbelt Rentals • GRNE Solutions, LLC • Andersen Corporation • Showhomes Lincoln Bob Bryant, Bryant, Katt & Associates.P.C • Way/Moore Inc Bob Gabriel, Nebraska Building Products • Aflac Chad Lyon, Keystone Homes • Lyon Enterprises, LLC

Matt Kinning, Kinning Design Build • VRLY Matt Kleinschmit, Pride Homes • Blackstone Builders Matt Minchow, Cattle National Bank • Busey Home Mortgage Matt Murray, Murray Custom Homes • Lincoln Custom Home Builders Mike Kinning, Kinning Design Build • Remodel Nebraska, LLC

Greg Shinaut, Black Hills Energy • Interiors Joan and Associates

Mike Rezac, Rezac Construction • VirtuActive 3D Drafting & Design

Herb Reese, Reese Construction • 7 Day Furniture

Nicholas Meinke, Capital City Exteriors • Home Solutions of Nebraska

Jerry Boyce, Boyce Construction, Inc. • Eagle 1st Roofing • MassMutual Financial Group

Pat Mooberry, CaseyCo • Mulder Construction, Inc.

Jerry Maher, Maher Custom Homes • Tighton Tools & Supply

Rob Hobelman, Supreme Spa and Pool • Decked Out, Inc.

Justin Brandt, Home Solutions • Sunroom Views

Ruth Hietbrink, Black Hills Energy • Patrick Alan Homes

Justin Johnson, Hoppe Homes • Empire Fence • James Hardie Building Products

Sherri Walker, Home Real Estate • Richland Homes

Karsten Thurmond, Hamilton Equipment Co. • Anderson Ford Lincoln Lance Roach, JL Exteriors • Little Giant Ladders

Steve Fulton, Fulton Construction • Hamilton Equipment Co. Steve Kunkel, Stonebrook Roofing • KNE Exterior Design

Top Three Climbers as of May 24 Jerry Boyce

Justin Johnson

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Young Building Professionals Council

From the desk of your HBAL President:

First and foremost, thank you so much to everyone who registered for our first annual Light The Way 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for the kids.

We are very excited about this family-friendly event and our new partnership with The Lighthouse which will receive all proceeds.

Forget to register? There is still time!

Tyler Reynolds Just call Andrea at the HBAL office YBP President at 402-423-4225. This event is open to all HBAL members and anyone else you may know who would love to be involved.

We also had a very successful Midday Meetup last month full of some great networking and discussion. I always love these events because it allows me to get to know some of our members on a more personal level. Haven't ever attended? What are you waiting for? Our next one will be in August. Stay tuned for locations.

Last month we also hosted a lunch at the HBAL office with 28 of our members in attendance to share all the exciting things we have coming up and to discuss how we can most effectively benefit our members, the community and our industry. As always, if you would like to get more involved with YBP, please contact Andrea at HBAL. The only requirement is that you feel young at heart!

May's Midday Meetup at Shillingbridge Cork & Tap House

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hosting I am very proud of the YBP Council for “Light the Way 5K!” This run does not only t encourage a healthy lifestyle but it is a grea give to opportunity for the HBAL organization I back to our community. Most importantly, inue cont am proud of YBP’s approach as they youth to introduce the building industry to the the all to ks in our community. Special than Tyler “Light the Way 5K” committee members: Adam , Fleek i Kell Reynolds, Kristin Donnelly, I ns.

Albe e, Christina Melgoza and Andrea Wilki may look forward in joining you on June 24 and God bless you with good weather! it - Matt Kleinschm

Welcome to YBP! Vern Orr

MassMutual Financial Group

Dave Theese PPG Paints

YBP Light the Way 5K

THE WAY Light the Way 5K

Run • Walk • Jog • Family Fun

5K

Proceeds directly benefit the Lincoln Lighthouse. The Lighthouse After School Program offers middle and high school aged youth academic support, evening meals and enrichment/recreational activities during non-school hours, Monday through Friday. The Lighthouse After School Program’s goal is to increase the likelihood of high school graduation of middle and high school aged youth by providing high quality programming.

Holmes Lake Park • June 24, 2017 • Rain or Shine

8:00 AM Registration • 8:30 AM Kids Mile • 9:00 AM 5K Start • 9:45 AM Awards

Registration Fee:

Early Registration: $25 through May 26 • Late Registration: $35 after May 26 (No race day entries)

Awards:

Awards will be given to the top two male and female finishers in the 5K race.

Event Sponsors: Culligan Water Conditioning • Sam’s Club • Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Contact Andrea at 402-423-4225 or email andrea@hbal.org for more information.

Name:

Company:

Address:

Phone:

Email: T-Shirt Size: Male • Female • S • M • L • XL *All 5K early registrants are guaranteed a t-shirt

5K

Kids Mile (free with adult registration) *Guardian must sign waiver for all participants 19 and under

Payment must be received prior to June 23. We are unable to take payment or registrations the day of the race.

Emergency Contact Name:

Phone:

Waiver: In consideration of this entry, I hereby release the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, the officials of this program and any and all groups, people and facilities connected with the Light the Way 5K for any and all injuries incurred to me or by me or any acts or omissions by any organization, or individual that take place during said program. I further certify that I am physically able to participate in this program. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photos, videotapes, motion pictures and recordings or any record of this program.

Signature:

Date:

Return to: Home Builders Association of Lincoln • 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-423-4225 • Fax: 402-423-4251

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Member News

Member News In Sympathy

Our sympathy to Jim & Debbie Meyerhoff, Dworak Plumbing, on the death of Jim’s mother, Delores, who passed away on April 24.

Our sympathy to the family of Reggie Klozenbucher, Noakes Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning.

Reggie passed away on May 6.

Thank You

Thank you to Ron Petsch and the students at SCC-Milford's Building Construction Technology Program for building the boards for YBP's upcoming Bean Bag Toss Tournament which will be held at the 5th Annual Hog Roast on August 11. Register your team today! See the form on page 9 of this issue of the Lincoln Business Builder.

Member Spotlight Dave Lakin

VirtuActive 3D Drafting & Design Position: Sr. VP Sales & Marketing/Owner Phone: c 402-995-1505, o 402-979-8100 Email: dave@virtuactive.com Company Information: We are a full service residential drafting firm. We excel in utilizing 3D software to collaborate with clients on their floor plans as well as the exterior and interior so they can clearly communicate their wants and needs. The final product includes a site plan, full set of construction plans, renderings and videos.

How did you get started in the business? A very good friend of mine came up with this concept while working on several homes with different builders. While not intentional, during the design phase he saw an obvious disconnect between the builder and client because most clients simply couldn't clearly communicate what their desires were using only blueprints.

I have been fortunate to have been a key part of several startup companies and he reached out to me to see if I would be interested in being a part of the ownership team and lead the operational and business development piece of the business. I couldn't be more blessed or more happy doing this!

Favorite Song: The Best Is Yet To Come...Frank Sinatra Favorite Books: The Bible, The Art of War, The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band Favorite Movie: Top Gun...easy answer.

Favorite TV shows: Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, House of Cards, Breaking Bad Favorite local restaurant: The Resort at Firethorn, MoMo's, Misty's What do you find rewarding: Being an integral part of helping others succeed - personally and/or professionally Biggest challenge in life: Persevering and believing in myself through failures What inspires you: People who overcome adversity. We take way too much for granted, look around you and you will be inspired.

What did you want to be when you grew up? A leader and a challenger.....or a PGA golfer. :-) Pet Peeve: Poor grammar. Especially not using the words "lose" and "loose" correctly!

Bad Habit: Impulsiveness First thing I do in the morning: Let my fat bulldog out to go to the bathroom.

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What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? Tough one.....Creativeness?

Which talent would you most like to have? Anything musically....I have nada. LOL If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? Sinatra....hands down.

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Welcome New Members Anderson Ford Lincoln Erin Fisher (Kevin)

2500 Wildcat Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521 Phone: 402-499-2968 Email: erin@andersonautogroup.com Website: www.andersonoflincoln.com Sponsor: Karsten Thurmond, Hamilton Equipment Co. Reason I joined HBAL: Anderson Ford would like to serve the HBAL membership and continue supporting those who are at the heart of building our community.

What I hope to get out of my membership: To build relationships with other local business representatives and to demonstrate the versatility of our Ford products to those who work in the industries represented by your membership.

Desired areas of involvement: Home & Garden Show, Golf Personal: Married with four kids. Hobbies include traveling, playing tennis and watching my two boys play baseball.

Through our Business Partnership Program, our customers know we are dedicated to being the trusted local Ford dealership for all commercial automotive needs. We strive to provide a seamless customer experience through the Anderson Mission: Because People Matter…we will serve your needs by always doing what is right. We know your time and resources are valuable. Our promise is to offer Anderson Advantage benefits, state-ofthe-art service, parts and body shop convenience and Business Partnership pricing for all vehicle purchases.

MassMutual Financial Group Vern Orr

2900 S. 70th Street, Ste. 300, Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402-904-3033 Cellular: 308-660-2287 Fax: 402-904-3037 Email: vorr@financialguide.com Sponsor: Jerry Boyce, Boyce Construction, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: I have an interest in homebuilding, networking.

Desired areas of involvement: Sporting Clay Shoot, Golf, Membership Personal: Hunting, fishing, camping. I am engaged and have two children and four grandchildren.

Nebraska Realty Arla Meyer

5640 S. 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-413-8000 Cellular: 402-450-4241 Fax: 402-975-2025 Email: arla@nebraskarealty.com Website: www.nebraskarealty.com Sponsor: Blake Collingsworth, Tuscany Townhomes

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• New fax number for Ruth Hietbrink, Black Hills Energy, is 402-437-6814.

• New email address for Rybak Homes, Inc. is tonyrybak@yahoo.com.

• Dave Theesen is the new principal member for PPG Paints.

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• Tami Lambie is the new principal member for Wood Bros. Realty. 3737 S. 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502. Phone: 402-434-3500. Cellular: 402-560-6152.

Email: tami.lambie@woodsbros.com.

• Cody Schaaf is now an affiliate member under Nebraska Realty. Phone: 402-525-1171.

Email: cody@nebraskarealty.com.

• New address for D&R Development is 1354 Pelican Bay Place, Lincoln, NE 68528-1450.

• Derek Zimmerman is no longer an affiliate member with Baylor, Evnen, Curtiss, Grimit & Witt, LLP. • Stacey Peters is a new affiliate member with Ramco Enterprises, LLC. 2606 Park Blvd, #3, Lincoln, NE 68502. Phone: 402-742-6588.

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10 Actions You Can Take That Will Dramatically Change Your Life

10 Actions You Can Take That Will Dramatically Change Your Life

by Joel Brown

Someone once said “experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.” However, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what that test is. We are not going to go into the usual jargon about taking up a hobby, going for a jog, or joining a self-improvement group. Changing our lives can be complex.

Nonetheless, the flow of life is onward and upward irrespective of our need for self adjustment.

Here are the actions you can take to create dramatic change in your life.

#1 Get over It! Yep, that’s it. Get over life. Stop making life more complicated than it is. Everything happens for a reason, and when one door shuts, another one opens. Once we stop resisting life and live it, we will see dramatic changes take place. One famous and wealthy actress who once lived in a homeless shelter stated “I learned that I could live through any situation. I grew into a person who knew that they could always make their own way.”

for eons. That means releasing yourself from the negative thoughts that keep you from being the person you wish to be.

#6 Be Thankful Instead of wandering through life like an ungrateful tormentor always wanting more, more, more, maybe it's time to appreciate what you already have. It may not seem like much, but making this type of change in your life will help you feel better about yourself, thereby, changing your outlook on life.

#7 Chill Out Today, it seems so difficult for people to simply relax. Beating the walls and making a big hoot about everything will only make you a nuisance, and no one will want to be around you. Former US president Ronald Regan once stated “it's true, hard work never killed anybody, but why take the chance.”

There’s a difference between hard work and working hard. If you have the “all or nothing” attitude, change it.

Learn your lesson, get over it, and move on.

#8 Become Less Sensitive

#2 Change Your Outlook

Sometimes changing ourselves requires “seeing ourselves as others do.” If you are one of those people that others feel the need to “walk on eggshells” whenever they are around you maybe they are on to something. Our own thoughts about ourselves are always the most important, but delusional musing is a great obstacle to change.

Dramatic changes calls for employing that stint of courage that propels us to make positive changes in our lives. Prepare for positive and new things to enter your life. A shift in consciousness is all that is needed to make the changes you seek.

#3 Go for it!

If you are dreaming of something bigger, it won’t come to you. You will have to go out there and get it. Jenna Fischer, an actress on the hit TV show “The Office,” made a trip from her hometown to Los Angeles expecting to land a super job within a year. However, it took much longer. But patience paid off and she eventually landed movie roles and started producing.

#4 Don’t Give Up Good things come to those who do not give up, not to those who wait! Change requires action but those changes won’t usually happen over night. In 1983, Dewey Bozella, then an amateur boxer, was convicted of a murder he did not commit. It took over 20 years for his name to be cleared. Free to continue pursuing his dream of becoming a boxer, he was 52, stepped into the ring against a 30 year old fighter and won! At the end of the night he said “Don’t ever give up.” Lesson learned.

#5 Go on a Diet Many of us have tried various diets whether to loose weight or gain it. But those are not the types of diets we are referring to here.

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#9 Have a Broader Sense of Humor Nothing changes the heart and mind like a good laugh. Laughter creates an opening where tension and fear once closed the door.

Even while alone, have a few funny quotes you read that generate a deeply rich honest chuckle. A humorous quote by political satirist and entertainer Mark Russell says “the scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline baggage.” It’s imaginative and funny.

#10 Love The love being referenced to here is not the clinging, dark, jealous, possessive love that makes you hate yourself and causes others to run away from you. Love in general is the modus operandi referred to here. It’s easy to point the finger at others but love understands because we are not perfect ourselves. It changes you because you become more perceptive.

You can probably think of a few other ideas that can result in dramatic changes in your life or someone else’s. All that is required is the desire to change. © Joel Brown, Addicted2Success. https://addicted2success.com.

Reprinted with permission.

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This small home fits several important niches in the current marketplace. Its small size makes it affordable and easy to maintain - suitable as a starter home, for the single professional or for an empty nester. It addresses the small lot challenge of older neighborhoods and its design could work as an Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU. It offers over 800 square feet of living space and features a finished basement with bath and laundry facilities on both levels.

The small home is available to purchase and is listed for $119,900 through Woods Bros. Realty. Buyers can get up to $25,000 in assistance for the purchase of this property but they must also live in the property, meet income eligibility requirements and complete homebuyer training through Neighborworks Lincoln.

The home was built by Affordable Housing Initiatives, a nonprofit based in Lincoln, and designed in cooperation with the City of Lincoln’s Planning Department and Department of Urban Development and Ken Inness as the general contractor.

Unlike the tiny houses featured on television, small homes are usually 500 – 1000 square feet and are built on a permanent foundation, conforming to current standards of safety, efficiency and zoning while meeting the financing requirements of mortgage lenders. Small homes will also work where more conventional home designs do not. Non-standard lots are often referred to as non-buildable lots because current zoning and setback requirements mean that the existing structures on them cannot be built to the same footprint. There are many lots like this in Lincoln and when it comes to repurposing them, small homes are a viable option.

The City of Lincoln is currently considering a zoning ordinance amendment that would allow small houses to be built as ADU’s associated with existing residential properties throughout the city.

These could provide a living space for a relative, rental income for a homeowner or an accessible structure allowing a property owner to “age in place.”

In other cities, small homes may be part of new development areas where a cluster of affordable, accessible and efficient houses may be grouped together with common areas for community activities.

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This free poster is available from OSHA or can be printed at https:// www.osha.gov/Publications/poster.html.

Free assistance in identifying and correcting hazards or complying with standards is available to employers, without citation

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