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highlights 6-7 Around Town
‘Wonderland at the Lied: A Mad Hatter’s Ball’ gala raises $136K for Lied Center.
15 Women’s Leadership Q&A with an Inspiring Woman: Meg Damme of Fresh Start.
16-17 Cover Story
Allen Beermann retires after 50-plus years of public service.
18-19 Travel Steve Eggland writes about his 12-day trip from the Baltic States to Poland.
20-21 Dining Out
Don & Millie’s: Quick but not fast food – and how the restaurant got its name.
22 Coffee with … … AshLea Allberry, COO at Nanonation and community service extraordinaire.
23 Golf Firethorn: A masterpiece of legendary golf course designers Alice and Pete Dye.
25 Health 21st annual Lincoln Heart and Stroke Ball raises $120K for American Heart Association.
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Beermann retires after 50-plus years of public service BY MARK SCHWANINGER, L MAGAZINE EDITOR
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ur April cover features a familiar face to most Nebraskans: Allen Beermann. The former Secretary of State (1971 to 1995) and Nebraska Press Association executive director retired in March after 50-plus years of public service. Beermann, who has traveled to 50 countries, has represented MARK Nebraska so often in SCHWANINGER, public and private life EDITOR that he’s been called “Nebraska’s unofficial ambassador.” Beermann worked with six governors in the Secretary of State’s office – three Democrats, three Republicans – and got along with them all. And if you know Beermann, you know
that he has some humorous stories to tell! Read some of those stories and learn about his professional life, military career and charitable work in Nancy Hicks’ cover story on pages 16-17. We thank Justin Wan of the Journal Star for shooting this month’s cover photo of Beermann in his office holding his hometown newspaper, the Dakota County Star. The last public fundraising events for a while … Since as of March 16, public events and gatherings in Nebraska are limited to 10 people or fewer to prevent or control spread of the coronavirus (following CDC guidance), we won’t have many fundraising events in the near future. On page 14, we list fundraisers for nonprofits that
have been rescheduled. More postponements will come. If you plan to attend an event, call ahead or visit the event website to check if it is still taking place. In the past month, however, several fundraisers took place in Lincoln, and we have featured them in this issue of L Magazine. The ones I personally attended began with the Friends of Lied biennial gala, titled “Wonderland at the Lied: A Mad Hatter’s Ball.” Over 300 supporters donned hats and costumes, and enjoyed being the stars on the Lied Center’s 30by 70-foot main stage. See our coverage on pages 6-7. As a dog lover, I also enjoyed the I Love My Dog Expo, a fundraiser for Domesti-PUPS that includes entertainment, games, dog training demonstrations and shopping with 70 pet service and
product vendors. See more on pages 8-9. I was also fortunate to attend Russ’s Wine and Food Experience. In 12 years, this event has raised over $400,000 to support the Lincoln Community Playhouse. New this year were a wine pull and additional seating. Over 700 wine and food enthusiasts attended. See more on pages 12-13. I appreciate your ideas In addition to these stories, you’ll find much more in this issue. I’d like to know what kinds of stories you want to see and any other suggestions you have for L Magazine. Please email those to mschwaninger@journalstar.com or call me at 402473-2644. As always, I appreciate your “Likes” and comments on the L Magazine Facebook page as well.
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Susanne and Jim Blue named Distinguished NEBRASKAlanders
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incoln natives Susanne and Jim Blue were honored at the 2020 Statehood Day Banquet on Feb. 29 in the State Capitol Rotunda. These two human services pioneers were selected by the NEBRASKAland Foundation Board of Directors for their incredible impact on the community. As executive director of Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, Susanne has dedicated her life to bettering the lives of the working poor and homeless in Lincoln. She has held her position for over 20 years and is the first director of the organization that started with a group of ambitious volunteers 27 years ago. Over her past 21 years as executive director, Susanne has expanded Matt Talbot’s organizational scope from a hunger relief organization to one offering comprehensive housing, case management, substance use counseling and nutrition programming for families and individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of it. Hunger relief and nutrition remains at the heart of Matt Talbot’s programming, serving over 100,000 meals per year, and acting as an anchor and point of entry for these families and individuals. Susanne’s motto is “Keep Hope Alive,” and it is this attitude that has guided her efforts in leadership and advocacy on behalf of those most vulnerable in the state. Described by peers and colleagues as having contagious passion for helping kids, Jim Blue proves himself to be a relentless advocate for children. Since 1991, Jim has served as president of the CEDARS organization, an organization founded in Lincoln by caring community members who saw the tremendous needs that children and their families face every day. Under Jim’s leadership, the nationally
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Susanne and Jim Blue receive the Distinguished NEBRASKAlander award from Gov. Pete Ricketts.
accredited CEDARS organization was the first-ever recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Integrity Award for a non-profit organization. Jim’s heart reflects the heart of CEDARS with a strong desire to help children and youth achieve safety, stability and enduring family relationships. Community support allows CEDARS to serve children and youth unable to live at home, families in need of resources and youth involved in the juvenile justice system through support and education. “I know of no one more deserving of this award,” says CEDARS board member and past NEBRASKAlander awardee Judi Celebrating at the NEBRASKAlander Award ceremony are (back, from left) Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach board gaiashkibos. “Jim’s passion for improving member Tim McEwen, Matt Plooster and board member Eric Dinger; (front, from left) Board President Natasha Plooster, the health and well-being of children and Executive Director Susanne Blue and Stephanie Dinger. youth is contagious. His exceptional leaderthen moving to Lincoln where they have Together, Jim and Susanne Blue are a ship has provided a solid foundation to lived for 30 years. They have been married dynamic duo in the human services field serve children and their families well into — both starting their careers in Omaha and for 35 years and have two adult children. the future.” April 2020 • L MAGAZINE
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Wonderland at the Lied: A Mad Hatter’s Ball Friends of Lied’s biennial gala grosses $136K to support Lied Center BY MARK SCHWANINGER PHOTOS BY JOHN SCHWANINGER
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“Many hours of designing and creating made this year’s Gala a true success,” said McCoy. Event highlights included feasting on a three-course dinner on the main stage catered by Yes Chef Catering and enjoying cocktails by Meier’s Cork ‘n Bottle. Guests were entertained by the Lincoln City Jugglers in front of the Lied Center, Clark Potter and Rose Hunter in the Lied orchestra lobby, pianist Vince Learned playing dinner music on the main stage, Musivo Live of Kansas City performing dance music on the main stage, and live jazz by Vince Learned, Darryl White, Mike Rye and Kellyn Wooten in the Johnny Carson Theater. Guests watched a video of Lied Center Executive Director Bill Stephan and Artistic Director Ann Chang recorded in Berlin, Germany, where they attended a performance of the Berlin Philharmonic and visited with the orchestra’s leaders to bring them to the Lied Center for a future performance. Stephan and Chang thanked everyone for attending the gala and supporting the Lied Center. In the upper orchestra level, guests placed bids on over 500 silent auction items, which included artwork, handcrafted jewelry and other items donated by local businesses and individuals. The event also included a live auction of trips and experiences donated by local businesses and individuals. At the end of the day,
ver 300 supporters of the Lied Center for Performing Arts donned hats and costumes, and enjoyed being the stars on the Lied Center’s 30- by 70-foot main stage Feb. 15 at the Friends of Lied’s 15th biennial gala, “Wonderland at the Lied: A Mad Hatter’s Ball.” Expenses were still being processed at press time, but the event raised total revenue of $136,000 to support the Friends of Lied’s mission to provide instate programming, free tickets for underserved children and adults, and educational outreach across the state, said Amy Ossian, Actors Ben VandeVere and Natalie Nuckolls from Wands & Whimsy as Mad Hatter and Alice at the Friends of Lied gala. the Lied Center’s membership manager. The Friends of Lied board of directors, with leadership by gala co-chairs Jan Cook of Grand Island and Roxane Swanson of Lincoln, chose the Wonderland theme. The overall design of the event was a collaborative effort between the gala co-chairs and Tom Gosinski of Cozad and Kathy McCoy of Lincoln, who led the decorations committee. Inspiration for the whimsical event design was drawn from illustrations in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” as well as more modern film adaptations. “Vibrant colors were used with a focus on red, representing both Vince Learned entertains on piano while guests of the Friends of Lied biennial gala dine on the Lied Center’s main stage. painted roses and the Queen of Hearts, which fit nicely with an Many thematic elements were glasses to a paper rose garden in cookies prepared by the Rabbit event taking place on the weekthe hallway leading to the Rabbit Hole Bakery), to giant handmade incorporated, from small “Drink end of Valentine’s Day,” Ossian Queen of Hearts playing cards Hole (which featured themed Me” tags on the champagne said. L6
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Tracy Sanford, president of the Friends of Lied Board, with a cutout of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter from the “Alice in Wonderland” and “Alice Through the Looking Glass” movies.
Deb Uttecht and Jay Wexler dine on the Lied Center’s main stage during the Friends of Lied biennial gala, “Wonderland at the Lied: A Mad Hatter’s Ball.”
Guests in costumes walk down the stairway from the silent auction to dinner on the Lied Center’s main stage.
attendees had enjoyed an evening of Wonderland magic to remember while supporting world-class performing arts. “This event would not have been possible without the leadership of our co-chairs, Jan Cook and Roxane Swanson, Friends of Lied board members and community volunteers,” Ossian said. “We are
thankful for the support of our patrons and corporate sponsors, and the generosity of all who attended the gala.” Friends of Lied have contributed more than $6 million to the Lied Center’s mission to cultivate the performing arts in Nebraska. For more information or to make a donation, go to liedcenter.org/
Event co-chairs Jan Cook (left) and Roxane Swanson address the audience at the Friends of Lied biennial gala.
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Dollars for Domesti-PUPS Annual Dog Expo raises funds for service dog training organization BY MARK SCHWANINGER PHOTOS BY JOHN SCHWANINGER
Domesti-PUPS has done over the last 20 years,” said Michelle O’Dea, n a stark contrast to last year’s 8 founder and executive director of inches of snow that fell the night Domesti-PUPS. “We are proud of before the annual I Love My what we have become, and this Dog Expo, this year’s 13th annual has only been possible with the family-friendly event for dog lovers generosity of our volunteers’ time occurred during a warm, sunny and talents. We wouldn’t be here weekend Feb. 22-23 with high without them.” temperatures in the 50s and 60s. In addition to raising funds at As a result, attendance was higher the event, O’Dea raised community awareness about the different at 2,800. types of service dogs available: Dogs of all shapes and sizes • Service dogs are any dog enjoyed canine camaraderie. trained to perform tasks for an indiTheir human guests found vidual with a physical or psychiatric entertainment, games, training demonstrations and shopping with disability. Service dogs are tasktrained to mitigate a person’s dis70 vendors that showcased their ability. They are generally allowed products and services while helping to promote responsible dog in public places through the Ameriownership at the Lancaster Event cans with Disabilities Act. Center. This year, dog-training dem• Emotional support dogs onstrations included freestyle, rally, provide comfort to a person with agility and nosework (sniffing to a mental illness/disability. This find hidden objects) demos by the type of dog does not require Greater Lincoln Obedience Club, training. Emotional support dogs dog tricks, and service dog demos are not allowed in public places by Domesti-PUPS. – only in non-pet housing and on Proceeds from the Expo, estiairplanes. mated at $45,000 at press time, • Therapy dogs provide benefit Domesti-PUPS, which is therapy in hospitals, nursing celebrating its 20th anniversary as homes, assisted living centers, a service organization that provides schools and other venues. assistance dogs for people with Therapy dogs receive obedience disabilities, pet therapy programs, training and are selected for classroom dogs, educational protheir temperaments. They are grams and a rescue dog training/ allowed in public places only adoption program. where invited. “This year’s event was definitely For more details on Domestia celebration to showcase what PUPS services, see domesti-pups.org.
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King gives his trainer, Ashley Osborn, a hug and a kiss at the I Love My Dog Expo.
Katia Roman takes pictures of her pomeranians Joey and Chloe at the Domesti-PUPS booth during the I Love My Dog Expo at the Lancaster Event Center.
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Chelsea, a border collie, finds the next object during a Greater Lincoln Obedience Club “Nosework” demonstration.
A corgi runs through the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club’s agility demonstration at the I Love My Dog Expo.
Alfie, a miniature American shepherd, emerges from the tunnel during a Greater Lincoln Obedience Club agility demonstration.
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Heartland Cancer Foundation Guild and Mardi Gras Gala planning committee members are (back row, from left) Rochelle Essay, Melanie Mitchell, Dawn Rieker, Kristi Reins, Quinn Lawton, Anna Marie Griffiths, Tracie Hrnicek, Dawn Sellon, Ami Graham, Annie Sizemore, Jill Vodicka, Haylie Rousek, Sarah Van Ackeren, Tina Siebert; (front, from left) Amy Green, Sydney Glenn and Lisa Herbert.
Mardi Gras Gala 5th annual Heartland Cancer Foundation event benefits cancer patients SUBMITTED BY AMY GREEN, EVENT CO-CHAIR COURTESY PHOTOS BY DREW WOOSTER, SHUTTER EXCELLENCE
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eartland Cancer Foundation hosted its fifth annual Mardi Gras Gala on Feb. 21 at the Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. Over 400 guests enjoyed a happy hour, ballroom dinner, live and silent auctions, raffle and afterparty. The evening began with a happy
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hour in the atrium, which was transformed into Bourbon Street complete with awnings, cafĂŠ-style bistro table sets and large street lanterns. Vibrant colored jumbo lanterns and string lights were strung across the atrium to create an unforgettable New Orleans flare. Guests enjoyed a super-sized charcuterie board that looked like a piece of art, and sipped on a complimentary specialty craft cocktail provided by
speakeasy Lady Luck Lounge while they mixed and mingled with friends and other guests. There was also a silent auction with close to 100 items, a raffle drawing for a trip to Cabo San Lucas Mexico valued at $4,500, and back by popular demand, the wine and whiskey pull. Master of Ceremonies was Jack Mitchell, morning host of LNK Today on 1400 KLIN. The program kicked off with
a welcome by Mitchell and Foundation Board President Jim Essay. Jovan Dewitt, former Husker football special teams coach, was the guest speaker for the evening. He shared his own personal journey with cancer and the impact that it made on his life. He talked about the importance of having a foundation like Heartland Cancer Foundation that serves local cancer patients and keeps all proceeds local.
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Broadway shows coming to the Lied Center in 2020-21 SUBMITTED BY MATTHEW BORING, LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
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ational tours of “Les Misérables,” “The Band’s Visit,” “Come from Away,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Chicago,” “Madagascar” and “STOMP” are coming to Lincoln for the Lied Center’s 2020-2021 Glenn Korff Broadway Series. The 2020-21 Broadway series represents one of Lincoln’s biggest Broadway lineups ever with next season’s productions earning a combined 25 Tony Awards. The series includes:
Jovan Dewitt, former Husker football special teams coach, was guest speaker and shared his own personal journey with cancer and the impact it made on his life.
The program continued with a live auction performed by auctioneer and HCF Board member Jason Cetak. Highlights from the auction included an Aspen Fly Fishing trip, an in-home chef dinner and wine pairing for eight guests, a golf trip to Dismal Golf Resort and two tickets to the 2020 Heisman Award ceremony. Following the program was the afterparty featuring Sidetrack duo Joyce Durand and Paul Newton. They played at the Sidetrack Tavern for over 25 years on Husker football game days. Event proceeds totaled $130,000. This money will financially assist cancer patients in southeast Nebraska with housing, car payments, gas cards and other expenses not covered by insurance. The mission of Heartland Cancer Foundation is to provide immediate and practical assistance to cancer patients so they can focus on healing. HCF has additional events planned for
Decor like this created an unforgettable New Orleans flare for the Mardi Gras Gala at the Cornhusker Marriott.
2020 including Comedy Night at Rosie’s with Comedian Sam Adam (featured on YouTube and has over 30 million views) and The Heartland Golf Classic at Firethorn Golf Resort on Sept. 14. To apply for assistance, to make a donation, to join the volunteer guild or to learn more, visit heartlandcancerfoundation.org.
Oct 21-25, 2020 – “The Band’s Visit” rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us cry and ultimately brings us together. “The Band’s Visit,” which won 10 Tony Awards in 2018, including Best Musical, will make its Nebraska debut at the Lied Center. Nov. 13-15, 2020 – “Chicago” is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy, and is the longestrunning American musical in Broadway history. Jan. 19-23, 2021 – “Come from Away,” the New York Times Critics’ Pick, tells the true story of 7,000 passengers stranded in a small town in Newfoundland after the 9/11 events. March 25-27, 2021 – Roald Dahl’s tale, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” is now Lincoln’s golden ticket. This musical features songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a new score from the songwriters of “Hairspray.” April 13-18, 2021 – One of the
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most celebrated musicals in theatrical history, “Les Misérables” returns to the Lied Center for the first time since 2002 with a reimagined production from the same creative team as “The Phantom of the Opera.” This uplifting story features the beloved songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “One Day More” and many more. Feb. 20-21, 2021 – “STOMP” is an explosive, sophisticated and unique percussive hit that appeals to audiences of all ages. Feb. 25-26. 2021 – “Madagascar the Musical.” Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular from DreamWorks. Broadway packages are on sale now and include the same seats to “Les Misérables,” “The Band’s Visit,” “Come from Away,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Chicago.” For more information, visit liedcenter.org or call the ticket office at 402-472-4747. April 2020 • L MAGAZINE
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Rosalie Duffy (left) of San Antonio Wines booth pours samples for Brittany Paul (center) and Dawn Pecenka.
Wine and Food Experience New wine pull and more seating help draw 700 guests to 12th annual fundraiser
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and in the Reserve Room – helped uss’s Market hosted its 12th Russ’s Market raise its total gift to well annual Wine and Food Experience over $400,000 in 12 years to support benefit at Embassy Suites on the Lincoln Community Playhouse. Friday evening, Feb. 28, with a couple “We sold over 700 tickets, so we of new tweaks that may have helped have over 100 more people in attenboost attendance. dance than we had last year,” Pat New this year – a wine pull, which Raybould, CEO and board chairman of sold out by 7:30 p.m. at $20 per pull, event organizer Russ’s Market, said at and more seating than in previous years the event. “It’s a great opportunity for with seats and tables on the mezzanine people to try different varieties of wine
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to see what they like. And the best part is helping the Playhouse provide entertainment and education programs for our community.” Attendees sampled local and international wines at over 100 booths in the main ballroom, plus 13 wine booths and an upscale buffet in the Reserve Room. Local breweries Empyrean, Kinkaider and Zipline also set up booths and offered beer tastings.
In addition, guests sampled beef and seafood offerings, cheeses, gourmet desserts and other foods throughout the evening. “Over $400,000 has been raised by Russ’s Market for the Playhouse in the last 12 years,” said Morrie Enders, executive director of Lincoln Community Playhouse. “This is the impact that is made when a local business supports a local arts organization and local people
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Pat Raybould (center), CEO and board chairman of event organizer Russ’s Market, with Nick and Kathleen Turner in bumble bee costumes from last year’s “Pinkalicious” production. The Turners helped sell raffle tickets at the event, which benefited Lincoln Community Playhouse.
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Hamming it up in stage costumes from the Lincoln Community Playhouse are (from left) Deanna Walz, Morrie Enders (executive director) and Kay Siebler at Russ’s Wine and Food Experience. The Playhouse benefits from the event’s proceeds.
support both. The power of the community comes from the people you see every day. Together, we make Lincoln wonderful.” Eighteen Playhouse Players donned stage costumes, served wine and sold raffle tickets for a chance to win an allexpenses-paid trip to wine country in Napa, California. Heather Robbins of Lincoln won
the trip, which includes a three-night stay in a three-star hotel in the Napa Valley region, round-trip airfare for two from Omaha, a four-day car rental and VIP wine tastings to area vineyards. All totaled, 55 volunteers from Russ’s Market and the Playhouse helped coordinate the event. The band On the Rocks performed live music in the Reserve Room.
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n response to CDC recommendations regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the following fundraising events have been rescheduled. Feeding the Soul of the City postponed from March 26 to June 4
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Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach’s 15th annual “Feeding the Soul of the City” dinner and fundraising event, originally scheduled for March 26, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 4 at the Cornhusker Marriott, 333 S. 13th St. Social hour and silent auction will start at 5:30 p.m., and the gala dinner and program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Compassion in Action awards will be presented to an individual, John Turner, and group, the St. Francis and St. Claire Hunger Relief Team, who exemplify dedication to Matt Talbot’s mission. The event will include live and silent auctions. For more details and reservations, visit mtko.org.
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals has postponed the March 31 Dish & Bloom luncheon. The event, featuring Laura Dowling, former creative director for flowers and décor for the White House, will instead be on Friday, Aug. 28, at 11:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Lincoln, 3200 S. 24th St. Dowling managed White House floral design for thousands of official and private events. The benefit luncheon for Madonna will include a floral arrangement demonstration by Dowling, tablescapes and a
pop-up shop by Lee Douglas Interiors, a spring luncheon with wine and powerful patient stories. Each guest will receive Dowling’s latest book, “Bouquets,” and have the opportunity to meet her at a book signing after the luncheon. Tables and tickets already purchased for March 31 will be honored for the rescheduled event. For questions, call or email Suzanne Sughroue at 402413-4782 or ssughroue@madonna. org. A limited number of seats are still available, but the online registration site at madonna.org/foundation is temporarily closed until July. Those interested may also call 402-413-4777 for ticket information. Star City BaconFest postponed from April 19 to Aug. 23 Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) has postponed Star City BaconFest from April 19 to Aug. 23. The event, sponsored by the Nebraska Restaurant Association and the NPPA, will still be at Embassy Suites, 10th and P streets. Proceeds go toward scholarships for culinary students in Nebraska. Hormel Foods, which provides products for the chefs to use during Star City BaconFest. Those who have already purchased tickets will receive an email from the NPPA explaining that their tickets will be good for the rescheduled date. Other event details will remain the same, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m., and bacon sampling continuing until 7 p.m. Event organizers are halting the sale of tickets for now, but plan to start selling tickets again this summer at starcitybaconfest.com.
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difficult to define the power that comes with being a part of a support system that does not judge, that is honest and open, and always acting in your best interest. Inspiring them to allow others into their world is all I can hope for.
rofessional memberships and community activities: • Appointed seat on the State Advisory Committee on Mental Health Services; What does leadership • Member of the Mental Health mean to you? Association Consumer Advisory Leadership is mentoring others. Board; It leaves room for mistakes, and • Recipient of the Homeless the opportunity to recover and Coalition Human Services Worker learn from them. Leaders do not of the Year 2019. ask others to do things they are Who has inspired you? not willing to do. Leadership also The most inspirational woman requires an open mind. Leaders in my life was my mother. She need to be willing to learn as well. was the strongest woman I have A good leader inspires others to ever known. She was intelligent, grow and develop to be the best independent, honest and kind. they can be. She always modeled the imporWhat is your favorite tance of acting with integrity. This quote or motto? is a value exhibited by my sisters “Always be a first-rate version for whom I also have a great of yourself, instead of a secondamount of respect. Collectively, rate version of someone else.” they represent everything I con– Judy Garland. My mother, along sider invaluable to women. Traits with Charles Colton, often said like honesty, humility, and above imitation is the sincerest form of all, compassion for others. flattery. But we spend enough Whom do you hope time trying to please others, and to inspire? it is imperative we do not lose Women coming through the ourselves. doors of Fresh Start, as well as the How would you describe employees who pass through the a great day at work? doors. I do not know of a greater It is always a great day when power than the power of women the house is full of residents and inspiring women. For women who staff who are working to reach have not had that experience, it is
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their goals and are also working at supporting their peers in reaching their goals. It does not require great events – just a sense of calm, an environment of belonging that we strive for every day for every woman. What is the best advice you have received, and who gave it to you? I often think of a situation I experienced working with a woman I struggled with. The executive director at the time asked me how I would want someone to treat my sister if she were in this particular situation. It is a question that set the bar for the way I try to treat every woman I come into contact with. It commands respect, dignity, compassion and patience at every turn. No one deserves anything less, no matter what else is occurring or what my feelings are. What’s the highlight of your career (so far)? It was having an employee write a speech about me. She invited me to her speech class and shared a tribute she wrote that left me speechless. She was a former resident, student, then employee who I know will go on to inspire others. It is always a compliment to hear an employee use one of my lines on someone they are working with and having
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Meg Damme, program coordinator at Fresh Start.
it get through to them. How have you changed over the course of your career? The biggest change in me is the genuine understanding of what it means to be trauma informed. To really understand the effects of events and be able to help others see the impact. It
has made me calmer and much more compassionate. I understand people’s behavior and choices far better. The other area that has changed is a deeper understanding of other cultures and the impact that has on people’s lives – their experiences and their upbringings and how it all affects everyone’s world view.
elebrating women who have truly excelled, not only in their professional lives, but as leaders and role models. Their commitment, vision and talents make them true leaders in their chosen fields. April 2020 • L MAGAZINE
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Allen Beermann Former Secretary of State and Press Association head retires after 50-plus years of public service BY NANCY HICKS
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n the first day of his retirement in early March, Allen Beermann ate his blueberries, drank his pomegranate juice and headed for the office. Though he’s no longer on anyone’s payroll, Beermann still has work to do, sorting through the memorabilia of a lifetime of public service and gracious hosting. There is a money clip from Ronald Reagan, engraved with the Presidential seal. And a pocket watch from “Bush Number One,” also with a Presidential seal. Open it, and it plays “Hail to the Chief.” A large globe inlaid with gemstones, including blue lapis for the oceans, was a gift from the president of the Republic of China, which is still Nebraska’s sixthlargest trading partner, Beermann says. Around the Haymarket office are hundreds of gifts Beermann has received during his 30 years with the Secretary of State office and his 25 years as head of the Nebraska Press Association. Each item has its own story. There is Beermann shaking hands with Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, at a concert in Omaha. Presley also played in Lincoln, where he did some business with the Secretary of State. Elvis and his people were very good business people who made sure that everyone was paid and tipped before they left town, says Beermann. They also selected a charity in every concert community and checked with the Secretary of State’s office to make sure the selected charity was in good standing with the state. “That’s how I got involved. We helped them select a charity,” says Beermann, There is a pen from Pope John Paul
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with a seal of the pope. Along with the pen, Beermann and his wife Linda got a private tour of the Sistine Chapel, an hour alone there. A friend, famous tenor Ian DeNolfo, sang the Lord’s Prayer to the couple, Beermann recalls. Humorous moments There have been funny moments over the years. A Chinese businessman, John Lin, who helped with trade missions and recently helped with the UNL women’s volleyball team trip, stayed at the governor’s mansion with Gov. Dave Heineman and First Lady Sally Gannon. It was Sept. 11, 2011, with all the heightened security. Lin made a phone call from his room, trying to reach his wife. He dialed the 9 for an outside line, then 011 for a foreign country. But he forgot to dial the zero. Within minutes the governor’s house was surrounded by police, fire trucks and ambulances. Beermann is a country boy, raised on a farm in Dakota County, who went to a country school. “However, my school was not a oneroom school. It had two rooms,” and was called Brushy Bend School because it sat in the brush on a bend in the road. Beermann is the son of immigrants, both from Germany, though his mother came from the Russian zone. They were first-generation Americans who studied English at night as new immigrants and wanted to make sure their four children would go to college. During his senior year at Creighton Law School, Beermann came to Lincoln to do the paperwork required to become a notary. Secretary of State Frank Marsh offered to give him a ride
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Allen Beermann, former Secretary of State from 1971 to 1995 and recently retired executive director of the Nebraska Press Association, at his NPA office.
back to Creighton, and on the way suggested he might want to apply for an administrative assistant position after he passed his bar exam that summer. Beermann did, was hired, and after working in the Secretary of State’s office for several years, he was elected Secretary of State, an office he held for 24 years through six elections from 1971-1995. “And that’s how it happened,” he says of his good luck and hard work. “Things like that can only happen in America,” says Beermann, whose parents were able to attend his first inauguration and were overwhelmed – his mom started crying – that the son of an immigrant could be a practicing attorney and a public official.
Proposing to marry Linda Beermann also asked Linda, former Lincoln television weather reporter, to marry him at that first inauguration, handing her the ring just as they were to be introduced for the grand march. The couple had an Edwardian-style wedding in Nebraska City. In his office are pictures of the bride and the groom, Allen in a top hat and walking stick that belonged to Linda’s grandfather. There is also a replica of the carriage the couple rode in, “last used by President Grover Cleveland.” Beermann’s foreign trips began with people-to-people missions, where ordinary citizens traveled and
cover story “Whoever he worked for, whether the people of the estate or the Press Association or a philanthropic group, they always got twice their money’s worth. He always follows through, works hard.” And Beermann says a lifetime of working with people of many faiths, many cultures, many philosophies has taught him the importance of being civil. “Everyone has flaws. No one is perfect. But that is no reason not to respect others.” He says he ran for election in an era when local and state politicians respected each other and ran on their own merits, not on denigrating the other candidate. In fact, he and his initial Secretary of State opponent, Stan Matzke, were friends, and traveled together to at least one debate, Beermann says. Beermann worked with six governors in the Secretary of State’s office – three Democrats, three Republicans – and got along with them all. But there have been a few controversial moments over the years. Beermann was the lone vote on the three-member Board of Pardons to reduce the death penalty to a life sentence for Harold Lamont Otey. Beermann says he was not opposed to the death penalty, and he believed Otey was guilty, but he felt someone needed to make a statement about this particular case. Otey’s attorney had never tried a criminal case, let alone prepare for a death penalty case. And LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO he had little time to prepare for the case. At left, Allen Beermann salutes retired Lt. Gen. Roger Lempke (foreground) as he was honored with the 2008 Nebraskan of the Year award at Embassy Suites. “I felt someone needed to make a stayed in the homes of people in to give out green ball caps, unaware that statement that something was not right Consummate public servant other countries. Later, he was Secregreen was “kind of a scarlet letter color” to about the case,” Beermann says. Otey was tary of State just as Nebraska began the Chinese at the time. executed in 1994, the first Nebraska execuBeermann describes the three spheres tion since Charles Starkweather in 1959. doing trade missions, and he helped Beermann, who’s been to 50 countries, of his life: his professional life as Secretary And on his first day of gainful unemployset up dozens of those early trips. has represented the state so often in of State and head of the state Press AssoHe was an experienced traveler and public and private life that he’s often called ciation; his military career, where he retired ment, the man who, with his wife, has as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Judge Advo- emceed three governor’s inaugurations knew protocol, appropriate seating arrange- Nebraska’s unofficial ambassador. And at cate General Corps, and his charitable work. and hosted 27 voyages aboard the USS ments and cultural customs. He knew that 80, he has been elevated from state fossil Nebraska, a nuclear submarine, begins to He is proud of all three. you open gifts in private, not in the public to the state’s official “oldest living relic” by pack up those memories, one box of com“He was just a consummate public serceremony, in many Asian countries. And a Nebraska History certificate. In fact, when vant. He really was. His heart was always in memorative pens at a time. you give a little bow when you hand over historic dates are mentioned at Lincoln The solution might just be dynamite, your business card, not stuff it in your Rotary Club #14, where Beermann attends the right place,” says lobbyist Walt Radcliffe, Beermann says. who worked with Beermann on projects pocket. He remembers one trade mission faithfully each week, someone will shout, He is joking, of course. over the decades. exhibit where a local company was about “Beermann was there.” April 2020 • L MAGAZINE
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From the Baltics to Poland 12 days from Tallinn to Krakow STORY AND PHOTOS BY STEVE EGGLAND
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any Americans know something about Poland, and some have traveled there. It is probably a safe wager, however, that most couldn’t name all three Baltic States, their capitals or even their locations. My daughter Erin Eggland and I were among those who could not, and we wanted to learn. (The Baltic States are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – north to south. Their capitals are Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, respectively. And they border one another on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea across from Scandinavia in northern Europe.) We recently returned from a 12-day journey beginning in Tallinn, Estonia through Riga, Latvia and Vilnius, Lithuania, and to Warsaw and Krakow in Poland. Traveling with a small multicultural group of interested explorers, there was ample opportunity to learn much of the culture, politics, economy, sociology and history of each of the four countries. Estonia Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, was and is a simultaneously quaint and modern city. Winding cobblestone streets and soaring spires of 14th century churches are reminders of its ancient past. Several layers of history are evident at Peter the Greats’s Kadriorg Palace with its splendid royal gardens, along with the private cottage he occupied on L18
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his visits. Estonians are singers, and proud of it. We visited their Song Festival grounds, and the stories associated with their singing heritage were fascinating. The facility was a huge hillside amphitheater designed to accommodate thousands of singers at once. We only wish it would have been occupied during our visit. Latvia Latvia’s Riga is situated at the mouth of the Daugava River on the Baltic coast. Having by far the most beautiful and varied architecture of any of the Baltic cities, Riga showed us wonderful examples of Gothic, Renaissance, Romanesque, Baroque and more. Most were unharmed through several centuries of military conflict in the region. While most European cities embrace many and expansive markets, Riga has the largest and best we have seen! It is housed in five huge indoor pavilions that were once used as Zepplin hangars. Every imaginable variety of meat, fish, produce, flowers, liquor, gifts, souvenirs, clothing and jewelry are available to locals and visitors. We spent an afternoon just outside of Riga visiting an open-air museum. It was made up of 72 restored buildings depicting 18th century Latvian farm life with costumed actors demonstrating daily activities from bygone times. (Certainly worth seeing!) After more monuments, castles, cathedrals and statuary, it was on to
Lithuania. Lithuania Vilnius is among the oldest and largest cities in the Baltics. It is a university city with a beautiful “Old Town.” The most scenic and memorable event during our twoday stay there was a short trip out of the city to the impressive red brick Trakai Castle on Galve Lake.
Surrounded by water, it was built by Lithuanian Dukes and once served as their well-protected residence. The castle includes a museum with an extensive array of medieval exhibits from the time. This is not to be missed on a visit to the region. We skipped the KGB museum in Vilnius, recognizing that the much more impactful Auschwitz was later on our itinerary. One
negative, reflective experience would be enough for this trip. Estonians see the building as a symbol of 50 years of Soviet occupancy, the site of the Gestapo and later the control of the KGB – not to be revered or forgotten. Post-Soviet independence of the Baltic States The Baltic States each and all
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became independent during the Soviet Union breakup in 1991. The movement was not without some turmoil and has required a great deal of adjustment. The States all now embrace some variation of democracy with fairly stable economies. Examples of free market economics are evident everywhere. Examples of entrepreneurship are ubiquitous. There is no shortage of goods or services. Among the most interesting post-Soviet economic questions was how to deal with the huge collective Soviet-era farms. The answer seemed to be that groups of individual farmers joined together in partnerships to cooperatively own and manage large agricultural enterprises. The people of the Baltics were friendly, curious, polite and inviting. There was little evidence of crime or poverty. The hotel accommodations were the best. The food, not so much – at least after breakfast. It has been said that a well-tuned Harley-Davidson motorcycle makes the sound of “potato potato, potato potato.” That pretty much describes many meals, several with abundant potatoes plus carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips, onions and more. All quite tolerable.
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bly the highlight of the trip – a Chopin piano recital in the Music Library of Porczyusk Gallery. The pianist was Next, and finally, we traveled south to Poland and Warsaw on the a professor at the Chopin University banks of the Vistula River. An explo- of Music in Warsaw – Maria Korckaration of Warsaw included a walk Soszkowska. She played several through the cobbled streets of the of his well-known etudes and the well-known Warsaw Ghetto to see popular and recognizable Grande the memorial commemorating the Polonaise. Excellent. Uprising. Later, there was a stop at Next was Auschwitz – a necessary, obligatory, solemn, reflecting the Royal Castle, the former home and sad experience. We had both of Polish Kings which was restored visited the Holocaust Museum in after its destruction during World Washington, D.C. and Dachau in War II. But Warsaw is all about beloved Germany, but we weren’t prepared for the sobering chronicle of the Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin. enormity of the atrocities commitAn afternoon visit to the wonderful dedicated Chopin Museum ted by Hitler. It is the largest of the was most enjoyable. We found it concentration camps. Upwards complete and interactive, including of 1 million Jews, Poles, gypsies, recordings of many Chopin compo- homosexuals and dissidents were sitions. This was followed by proba- methodically exterminated there.
Grisly remnants of jewelry, shoes, clothes, hair and suitcases were reminding proof. We shall never forget! Krakow was the final city stop. Needing uplifting, it was helpful to visit its 16th century Wawell Hill and Royal Castle and cathedral where Pope John Paul served. The bustling, enormous Market Square overlooked by St. Mary’s Church with its noon-time trumpeter was downright fun. This was a most enjoyable and educational trip. When Erin was
asked by a fellow traveler, “How did you and Dad choose this trip?” she replied, “We were running out of countries.” If you are running out of countries, we suggest you visit and explore the Baltic States and Poland. Steve Eggland is a retired University of Nebraska professor, president of the Viking Foundation of Lincoln and an enthusiastic traveler. His daughter, Erin, is a case manager at a Denver benevolent non-profit agency and shares his enthusiasm. April 2020 • L MAGAZINE
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Don & Millie’s Quick but not fast food – and how the restaurant got its name BY LARRY L. KUBERT
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uick service is not fast food! There is a definite difference between the two concepts as explained by Dean Rasmussen, owner of two Don & Millie’s restaurants in Lincoln and half a dozen in Omaha and Bellevue. Don & Millie’s food production and concept execution is different from fast food operations, with the majority of items prepared from scratch. And then, there is the service. Yes, one places and picks up an order at the counter, but the atmosphere of the restaurant and its staff is of casual dining, not gobble and rush. Customers get their orders quickly, but have the opportunity to enjoy the experience. This all plays back to quality service as discussed by Rasmussen and the East O Street Don & Millie’s management team – Jill Bucknor, general manager, and Bunny Waechter, manager – good quality food and creatively conceived recipes, coupled with attention to the restaurant’s guests. Rasmussen has been associated with quality Lincoln dining for some time, opening the West O Street Grandmother’s restaurant in the 1970s, followed by the 70th and A Street Grandmother’s. As a high schooler and University of Nebraska student, he worked at King’s Food Host, where he absorbed the business and learned what worked in a restaurant – ultimately resulting in the King’s burgers and cheese frenchees finding their way onto the Don & Millie’s menu. He opened the first Lincoln Don & Millie’s at 5200 S. 56th St. in 1989, springing from his desire to establish a full-service restaurant like Grandmother’s but with a quick service concept. The East O Street Don & Millie’s opened in 2013 and is one L20
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of the larger Don & Millie’s operations. Consistency is an important factor at Don & Millie’s – from attentive and courteous customer service to food preparation and even the menu. “The first Don & MIllie’s menu is basically the same as today’s, with only a very few changes,” Rasmussen says. “Two things are critical [for a successful restaurant] – good food and good service,” he adds. Consistency is also mirrored in the restaurant’s staff. Waechter was at Grandmother’s for many years before moving to both Lincoln Don & Millie’s, while Bucknor was an assistant manager at the 56th Street store in 1994 and became general manager at the East O Street store when it opened. Hiring and training staff are handled by Waechter and Bucknor, working to instill a friendly and accommodating awareness within service staff. The pair say that they feel staff members do an outstanding job of servicing the restaurant’s guests when they enter the establishment – greeting and welcoming them. That service and positive attitude carries over to the restaurant’s drive-through windows. Menu items Don & Millie’s menu offers four salads: Large Garden ($3.99) and Beef Taco, Chicken Taco and Grilled Chicken ($6.29), with three baked potato choices: Regular (sour cream, butter and green onions, $2.49), Loaded (sour cream, butter, green onions, cheddar cheese and
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Quick service is an important factor at Don & Millie’s, led by (from left) Manager Bunny Waechter, owner Dean Rasmussen and General Manager Jill Bucknor.
bacon bits, $3.39) and Chili & Cheese (chili and cheddar cheese, $3.39). Hamburgers are King at Don & Millie’s with a choice of pickle, onion, mustard and ketchup. A regular hamburger costs $4.29, followed by a Double Hamburger at $5.29; Cheeseburger at $4.79; Double Cheeseburger, $5.79; the Double Don ½ lb., $6.49 and Triple Don ¾ lb., $7.59 (the Double and Triple Dons also come with cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayonnaise). Under the Specialties category are the Cheese Frenchee ($4.79), Smoked Turkey Wrap ($5.79), Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($4.99), Chicken Fingers ($5.29), bowl of Chili ($3.39), Baked
Potato Soup ($3.39), Homemade Onion Rings ($2.29/$3.29) and Extreme Nachos ($6.29). There are 11 combo meals featuring some of the burger and specialty offerings, ranging from $6.49 to $8.69. And if you want something sweet, there is the Homemade Double Chocolate Chip Cookie for 99 cents. Waechter says that the customer favorites are the Double Don and Cheeseburger, with the Cheese Frenchee and Taco Salad close contenders. The restaurant also offers 99 cent monthly specials such as a chicken and rice bowl, chili or baked potato soup. In a light-hearted manner, Waechter
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Don & Millie’s tasty Double Don burger.
and Bucknor tout that Don & Millie’s restaurants have Happy Hour all day featuring the restaurant’s 99 cent margaritas. According to Waechter and Bucknor, the East O Don & Millie’s lunch crowd is generally local business people and construction workers from the surrounding area. The evening customers are predominately families and seniors. But, who is Don and who is Millie? Rasmussen explains that in his youth, he fondly remembers a small diner located on 20th Street south of O that was named Don & Millie’s. It was a husband and wife, Mom and Pop type of place – Don in the kitchen and Millie at the cash register. At some point the diner closed. Years later, when Rasmussen was visualizing his concept of a quick dining service, he investigated to see if the Don & Millie’s name was trademarked – it was not. He thought the name was recognizable and that it fit
his concept of good food with a warm and welcoming environment, without pretense. “That’s what we do at Don & Millie’s,” Bucknor says – “We do simple, but we do it well.” Don & Millie’s 8150 O St. • 402-904-5097 www.donandmillies.com, Facebook, Instagram Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Seating: 150 Dine in, carryout, drive through You have to try: Dean Rasmussen, Jill Bucknor and Bunny Waechter each have their favorite menu item. For Rasmussen, it is the classic Cheeseburger ($4.79). Bucknor opts for the Beef Taco Salad ($6.29), and Waechter picks the Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($4.99).
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shLea Allberry is an information technology leader who has served in many operational and organizational capacities within software product and services firms. She is the chief operating officer at Nanonation Inc., a Lincolnbased digital marketing firm. In her role, she leads company operations, product development, and is involved in leading the firm’s strategic vision. Prior to joining Nanonation, Allberry was part of the executive team at Xpanxion, a UST Global company. At that time, she focused on developing rural outsourcing centers, marketing, human resources and public relations. As a result of rapid growth of the business model, Allberry was able to co-found a small subsidiary company, which is fully operational today as part of the larger organization. Outside of her career, Allberry is involved throughout the Lincoln community in a variety of capacities. She is the co-founder of two organizations focused on women in business and community. Further, she is past president of the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln, serves on the board for the Nebraska Council on Economic Education, and is an active member of Rotary Club #14. Those organizations, among many other community involvement initiatives, are important to Allberry. She and her husband Tate have a daughter, Kate, and son, Burke, and enjoy spending time with them. AshLea received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. L22
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AshLea Allberry What’s the most rewarding part about what you do, at work and in the community?
What is your favorite part of Lincoln and why?
Lincoln has been so good Building relationships, inside my to us. When we moved here career and within the community, is nearly eight years ago, we were the most rewarding part of what I do. welcomed with enthusiasm and My career and community relationships a genuine interest in helping us have developed over time to be deeply connect with the community. rooted and very special to me. In my Our first interaction, outside of role at Nanonation, there is a healthy work, was with Lincoln’s Young mix of working alongside a terrific Professionals Group. From there, group of very talented people, whom we plugged in to several other I call friends, as well as working with community organizations and rich client brands on highly complex met some of our dearest friends and interesting projects. In my opinion, along the way. I absolutely love deeply rooted relationships are valuhow Lincoln supports initiatives able regardless of where they originate. and truly gets behind them. I Also, watching people and organizations had the opportunity to start two grow and transform is rewarding. I love women’s organizations alongside being able to go into a situation, create other female leaders. RISE Linsolutions, and leave whatever it is in a coln and 100s of Women Who Is there something that people better place. Care were both grassroots efforts that don’t know about you? resulted in impressive involvement, to What is the biggest challenge the tune of thousands of women. While After graduating from UNK, we lived about what you do? we are surrounded by other strong com- in Nebraska, Georgia and Iowa, all within munities, I am not sure others would a two-year period. Our careers took us to As I am sure is true for so many have supported us the way Lincoln did. each of those states, but in the end, we others, balancing time between family, I have been personally empowered and could not wait to return to Nebraska! career and community is always chalsupported, and as a result, it is pretty lenging – especially since each individu- simple for me to do the same in a variety How do you take your coffee? ally could take all of the available hours of capacities. Finally, Lincoln is without a in a day. I try diligently to be sure each doubt a fabulous place to live, work and Well, ideally in latte form with either is in line with their respective imporraise a family. I am so thankful we chose almond or oat milk. But honestly, I will tance, but the reality is, things become Lincoln and Lincoln chose to invest in us. drink coffee all day long in any form. unbalanced at times and we have to readjust. I care so deeply about everything I am involved in and the people who are a part of my life, so making sure I am representing each well, and Contact Brian Reetz at briangreetz@gmail.com. giving each priority my best, is what I strive for each day.
Who would you like to have “Coffee with …”?
golf
Firethorn remains a Dye masterpiece FROM THE ROUGH BY JOHN MABRY
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lice and Pete Dye are legends in the world of golf-course design. Together, they created some true masterpieces: Harbour Town. The Ocean Course. The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. Oak Tree. PGA West. So many great courses, and one of them is Firethorn, the only Dye layout in Nebraska. Pete passed away in January at age 94. He JOHN MABRY lost Alice about a year before that, at 91. But what a legacy. Pretty cool that we have 18 holes of it in Lincoln. “I feel like Firethorn is more of a natural Pete Dye course,” said Steve Friesen, Firethorn’s director of instruction. “The greens are more severe, but more playable.” Friesen, a former Lincoln High and Husker star who also had great success as a tour pro, knows the course as well as anyone. “Having grown up here, I think maybe I take a lot of the things that (Alice and Pete) did for granted, things that are unique,” Friesen said. “A
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Emma Mabry on the 18th tee at Firethorn Golf Club in 2016. The land that is now holes 16-18 was not part of the original land deal for the course, but Pete Dye said it would not be the same without that property. He was right.
lot of severe contours, but in ways that combine strategy and the aesthetics. “Play it later in the day, and it gives you a lot more as far as shadows. And those iconic railroad ties.” We are not members, but my daughter, Emma, and I were able to enjoy an evening 9 there in 2016, and it was a treat – railroad ties and all. Firethorn founder Dick Youngscap was the one who talked Pete Dye into visiting the site in 1982. The only catch involved the land that is now holes 16-18. Those are great and interesting holes, for sure, and why Dye said that area had to be
part of the course even though it was not part of the land deal initially. When that part fell into place, Dye said OK to designing the course. And what a beauty it is, to this day. “It’s just a really natural course,” Friesen said. “Especially the back nine with the streams and all the huge cottonwoods. “There’s no better place on a summer evening than the back nine at Firethorn. It’s just really pretty.” For more information, visit www.firethorngolfclub.com. John Mabry can be reached at the practice range, just about any bunker or the 19th hole (or also at johnmabry47@gmail.com).
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food and gardening
Spring ravioli: a nice change from heavier winter pastas BY JILL RODGER
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tepping away from your everyday life can bring you a huge amount of clarity, and even if you are lucky enough to love your job, putting yourself in a new environment is invigorating. This past winter, I put my Nebraska life on hold and moved to the Colorado mountains where I learned that the only article of clothing I brought along that was at all important was my snow boots. In Lincoln, I am a pasta maker for a living, and I get strange looks and a lot of questions when I JILL RODGER tell people this. But I do it because I love it, and I especially love working at the farmers’ markets. However, this move to the mountains represents the longest period in 20 years that I’ve gone without making pasta. And although I love the snow, sweaters and fondue more than any other environment, I actually miss work now – even though I’ve taken another seasonal job that I enjoy. So I have the urge to make pasta, but I have none of the tools I like to use to make it. Yes, I could stir the ingredients together by hand with a fork, use a wine bottle as a rolling pin and a sharp knife to cut pasta. But there is an easier way to do it, and that is to buy wonton wrappers at the local grocery store, which is what I’ve used to make this welcome-to-spring dish. I love this recipe because it is so light and tasty, but you can use all sorts of your favorite fillings in these wrappers to customize ravioli to your own taste. Try using your favorite meatball recipe for the filling, or lemon zest, ricotta and parmesan cheese. The following spring ravioli recipe is a nice transition from the heavier pastas L24
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of winter into the fresh flavors of your early spring garden. Fresh Pea and Mint Ravioli 3 T olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1 garlic clove, minced 2 1/4 cups shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry white wine Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 40 wonton wrappers (3 1/2 inches each) 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 4 fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add peas, wine, 1 cup water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Simmer until liquid has almost evaporated and peas are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Puree pea mixture in a food processor. Brush edges of 10 wrappers with egg. Place 1 tablespoon puree in centers. Top with a dry wrapper; seal edges. Trim using a 3-inch round cutter. Repeat with remaining wrappers and puree. Working in batches, cook ravioli in salted simmering water until they are soft and rise to the surface, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add ravioli to skillet, and cook until butter is frothy and ravioli is coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with mint. Serve immediately. Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart
Let’s hold off on that fertilizer BY MARI LANE GEWECKE
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he excitement of a greening lawn in spring (or despair caused by lack thereof) occasionally leads to premature fertilization. Try to control yourself. Fertilizing at the wrong time and/or too much can cause a host of problems: to your wallet, to the environment and to your lawn. For starters, fertilizing too early will neither help grass grow nor thrive, so it’s akin to setting your money on fire. (Have I got your attention now?) Results of a recent MARI LANE GEWECKE study at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln indicate response to nitrogen fertilizer varies with the air temperature. For example, Kentucky bluegrass responded best to fertilization when the average daily temperature – not the high temperature – was 78°F. UNL notes fertilizing should be avoided when the average air temperature is below 45°F or above 85°F. The best time to fertilize any plant is when it requires nutrients not sufficiently supplied via soil. While there are calendars offering general guidelines for when to fertilize, timing is really more dependent on conditions. No single plan will work for every lawn. For example, regardless of the time of year or temperature, turf should not be fertilized when it is not actively growing. Another fun fact: older lawns require less fertilization. A great way to fertilize without extra work and expense is to simply leave clippings on the lawn while mowing. Clippings supply a healthy amount of nitrogen through summer without additional fertilization. This is only works with
regular mowing; if the grass is so tall more than a third is mowed off at once, it’s best to remove the clippings to avoid creating other problems. One rule of thumb from UNL is to fertilize only to sustain a uniform rate of growth, which they recommend is 1.5 inches of new growth per week – a rate which requires weekly mowing with the mower set to 3 inches. If the lawn produces less growth, additional nitrogen might help. If the lawn grows so quickly it needs mowing more than once a week with the mower set at 3 inches, additional fertilizer is not necessary. If you must use a calendar to guide fertilization, UNL research indicates traditionally ideal times to consider applying nitrogen to tall fescue or Kentucky bluegrass is late May to mid-June and again during the last half of August. Buffalograss and zoysiagrass can be fertilized in early August. Over fertilization is an environmental problem. Nitrogen and phosphorus in lawn fertilizer are major sources of pollution in streams. When lawns are overfertilized, nutrients can run off into storm drains or seep into groundwater and eventually get into streams, then rivers. Then there’s this: over fertilizing your lawn can result in thatch and lead to summer diseases like brown patch and Pythium blight. So, don’t kill your lawn with nitrogen kindness this spring. NOTE: For more information on UNL’s research, go to https://turf.unl.edu/ turfinfo/12-30_N_Timing.pdf Mari Lane Gewecke is a Master Gardener volunteer, affiliated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus program, and a self-employed consultant.
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Heart Ball 21st annual event raises $120,000 ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY DENNIS BUCKLEY
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he American Heart Association raised awareness and about $120,000 through its annual Lincoln Heart and Stroke Ball on March 7. The evening of fun and fundraising brought more than 350 supporters to the Embassy Suites, 1040 P St. The 21st-annual black-tie event featured a cocktail reception, dinner, silent and live auctions, an opportunity to hear about the work of the American Heart Association, a “Dancing with the Docs” competition organized by the DelRay Ballroom, a survivor story and “Open Your Heart Pledge,” and an after-party dance featuring music by The 402. The “impact goal” of the fundraiser was to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while reducing deaths from heart disease and stroke by 20%. The Lincoln Heart Ball was created to celebrate the energy, passion and commitment of donors, healthcare providers, community leaders, sponsors, volunteers and survivors to raise funds for lifesaving research and education. Funds raised during the event will support the fight against cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death for men and
Dr. Tracy Bender, an occupational therapist at Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center, and her dancing partner compete in the “Dancing with the Docs” competition.
women in the United States each year. The chairs of the 2020 Heart Ball were Dr. Matthew Johnson, a cardiologist with Bryan Heart, and his wife, KaCey Johnson. The Heart Ball has raised about $2.5 million throughout its 21-year history, according to Brianna Georgeson, senior director of the American Heart Association.
Dr. Michael Kutayli, a cardiologist affiliated with multiple area hospitals, including Bryan Medical Center, and his dancing partner were the judges’ overall choice as winners of the “Dancing with the Docs” competition.
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Volunteer Vanessa Zimmer registers a guest at the sign-in table as the Heart Ball begins an evening of fun and fundraising at the Embassy Suites. The event drew over 350 supporters and raised about $120,000.
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Lana and Jim Daws, owners of Daws Trucking Inc., celebrate the evening with their staff and friends. Daws Trucking was the title sponsor for Wish Ball 2020.
Wish Kid Karis poses next to Sid the Sloth. Animals were generously brought in by the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
Wild About Wishes Annual Make-A-Wish ‘Wish Ball’ raises $180K SUBMITTED BY EMILY MARSTON COURTESY PHOTOS BY GLEASON PHOTOGRAPHY
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ake-A-Wish Nebraska hosted its annual Wish Ball gala with the theme “Wild About Wishes” Feb. 15 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Lincoln. The evening featured inspiring stories from wish kids along with dinner, a silent auction and live auction, and live animals brought in by the Lincoln Zoo. Make-A-Wish also granted wish kid Carter’s wish to go on a Disney Cruise Line live. Thanks to all the generous sponsors and attendees, this event raised $180,000, which will be used to grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses right here in Nebraska. L26
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Since its inception, Make-A-Wish Nebraska has granted over 2,800 wishes to children in Nebraska. Currently, over 140 children in Nebraska have wishes to fulfill. The goal of this event was to raise money to fulfill those wishes in 2020. Every wish is designed specifically for that child by the wish-granting team. The wish experience enriches the life of the child and his/her entire family. For family members, it is a time to create cherished memories that may have to last forever, and it gives them a chance to celebrate being a family and, for a short time, forget about doctor visits and medical appointments. This year’s gala was presented by Daws Trucking Inc. For more information about Make-A-Wish, visit nebraska.wish.org or call 402-475-9474.
Wish Kid Izabella shares her story about traveling to Africa for her wish.
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Welcoming spring – in weather and in parenting
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rowing up in Southern California, “seasons” really only existed for me in movies. Sure, it would get warmer in the summer and (some years) rain more in winter, but for the most part it was sunny and at least 60 degrees all year round. When I moved to Nebraska in my 20s, it was culture shock for a lot of reasons, the weather not the least of them. But it wasn’t just the change in weather that struck me – it was the way people noticed it. In the summertime, there were countless outdoor festivals and concerts. In my neighborhood, people were constantly outside on their decks and driveways. We were always LAUREN getting invited to grill out SILVERMAN in someone’s backyard. DURBAN Because it had been rainy/snowy/freezing/etc. just weeks earlier, everyone took full advantage of the nice weather. It hit me that the weather had been just as nice pretty much all the time in Southern California. But I had never really noticed, because I had nothing to compare it to and no reason to think that it would ever change. Now that I’ve been a Nebraskan for over 16 years, I await spring in a way I never did growing up. After a long, cold winter, I appreciate the sun all over again. My kids, who were pretty much over our local playgrounds in the fall, are chomping at the bit to get back to them. It takes all of 60 degrees for
them to be outside in their swimsuits like it’s the middle of summer. When things are cold and dark for awhile, you feel the return of the warmth all the way down to your bones. As parents, we experience that same phenomenon time and time again, in both big and little ways. After weeks of waking up every two hours with a new baby, suddenly 5 hours of sleep makes you feel like a new person. After my son initially struggled to learn to read, watching him learn to completely lose himself in a book has been thrilling. After my children have been bickering all day, I can stop to appreciate when they’re nicely playing a board game together. Obviously, these are minor struggles compared to so many more serious issues, but the gifts can be the same. After the struggles (large and small), the victories (monumental or mundane) are even sweeter. Of course it’s nice when things are easy, and given the choice, we’d take that path every time. But there’s also a special kind of beauty in a hard-won victory, or even just a moment of “easy” after a lot of “hard.” It’s human nature to take things for granted when they’re there all the time, and sometimes we need the bitter cold to help us appreciate the return of the sun. As we celebrate everything that comes with spring, let’s not forget why we love it so much. And the next time you’re in a place that seems cold and dark, take some comfort in knowing how much brighter the sun will seem when it finally returns. April 2020 • L MAGAZINE
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1248 PELICAN BAY PL
14301 N 14TH ST - RAYMOND
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$695,000 (L10150124) Panoramic views, approx 40 acres, Deluxe barn. Lovely walkout ranch home in the hills of Denton. 3BR/3BA
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(22004415) Acreage on paved road 7-min from Lincoln. All brick, renovated walk-out ranch, 4900 fin. sq.ft., 6BR/BA, 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, 3-stall garage & 8-stall outbuilding, 45’x12’ deck, dozens of mature trees. VLADIMIR 402.890.0535
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(21906874) | 1415 Broadmoor Drive
This amazing property features some of the most spectacular views and opportunities in the state! From the iconic Capitol vista, gently rolling 78.49 acres, beautiful lakes and established trees, majestic sunsets and the sparkling night skies – all with 50 beautiful windows to enjoy.
A brick mural on both sides of the front door created by Jay Tschetter. The woods used in this home include Birdseye Maple for the kitchen cabinets, Mandrone in the Master Suite and Bookmatch Flame Mahogany in the office or pool room. Both specially designed fire mantels. 4BR/4BA
Spectacular contemporary design by award winning architect. Soaring ceilings, marble flooring, 150 windows with stunning views of Firethorn Golf Course from the private extensively landscaped yard. Attention to detail with maple, slate, flagstone, built-ins, special lighting, 4 patio areas.
Sits on a 1.63 acre tree filled lot in the heart of the city! Designed by noted American architect, Royal Barry Wills from MA, w/5,307 SF of living space which includes 9 fireplaces to warm your heart & an additional 1,100 Sq Ft finish in basement. 5BR/6BA
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(21923512) | 10511 Roca Road - Roca
(22002996) | 7802 South 96th Bay
(22004864) | 9605 Koi Rock Drive
(22004659) | 120th & Old Cheney
4 BR/6BA, welcoming front porch to relax & soak in the countrysetting. 6ft swimming pool, hammock, fire pit, access to both a private & shared pond. 4/5 outbuildings have electricity & water. 1 w/ a basketball court. Beautiful entry open to great room, tall ceilings, & fireplace.
Two story walk out stunner in South Lake with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Beautiful contemporary design, fabulous views and an indoor basketball court make this home a must see!
Incrediblyspacious(4,654sf)Rezacbuiltwalkoutranch.Offering impeccableviewsofHeritageLake,continuousflowstream& walkingpaths.Builtforstabilityandefficiencywithgeo-thermalHVAC, 2x6construction,gorgeoussolidhardwoodfloorscustomcabinetry thatissuretoimpress.
37+ acres of beautiful gently rolling land just a few miles outside of Lincoln city limits, just waiting for its new owner to build their dream home. A tree-lined draw could be a perfect spot to create a private setting and instant landscaping to nestle in a new home.
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(22003755) | 510 White Cap Bay
(21926553) | 6733 S Ridge Drive
(22003441) | 8800 Chaparral Court
Perfectly situated on a premier 3/4 acre lot in Firethorn, offering picturesque views of the 7th fairway and beyond!
HEAVILY upgraded and perfectly positioned Waterford walkout ranch ON THE LAKE. Both main floor bedrooms have baths on suite, 2 fireplaces, fantastic wet bar, exercise room and two more bedrooms in bsmt. This house shines!
6733 S Ridge Drive sparkles inside and out! Spread out in this spacious six bedroom five bath home with high end amenities and gorgeous finishes throughout.
East Lincoln’s all new White Horse neighborhood near 88th and ‘A’ Streets! Prime & pristine luxury design overlooking the Mo Pac Trail near Hillcrest CC!
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(21923226) | 9111 Rattlesnake Road
(22002747) | 7510 Stevens Ridge Road
(22002321) | 1230 N 104th Street
Exquisite views on 4.42 acres. 2016 solidly built & lightly lived in walkout ranch home with 4 beds, 3 bath and 3.5 garage stalls.
Exceptional Ranch with over 3,000 finished square feet, built by BK Custom Homes. Located in Lincoln’s hottest new neighborhood, Wandering Creek.
Modern opulence awaits in this two story walk out located in popular Edenton South. Completely updated and ready to enjoy this home has WOW factor!
From the beautiful wooded backyard view, to the grand spaciousness that abounds - you will love this prime lot location personally selected by site specialists as one of the area’s exceptional settings!
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(22000517) | 8737 Oakmont Drive
ThisstunningranchhomebuiltbyRallisConstructionboasts4,329 sfoffinish.Heavilyupgraded.Chefskitchensportsa6-burnerWolf range,Subzero,Mieledishwasher,convectionmicrowave,&built inMielepurelinecoffeemaker.Quartzcountertopsinthekitchen/ butlerspantry.This½acrepropertyissuretoimpress.5BR/4BA
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(22000814) | 10333 Shoreline Drive
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Stellar walkout ranch backing to Iron Horse #6 green. With professional landscape, new roof, new paint inside & out, new carpet and 4 stall garage there’s lots to love!
This sparkling one-story 3 BR luxury home built in 2015 by Summit Homes, with 3-car garage and top rate upgrades will excite your eyes with new gray & white colors in paints, granites, wood flooring and cabinets. Open and airy with big windows and high ceilings, its 2128 SqFt on main floor live well!
Located in East Lincoln’s popular growing neighborhood, Waterford (Lake) Estates - this open layout plan by youthful & progressive Old City Building Group, has award-winning design.
Exceptional ranch located SE Lincoln | Vintage Heights, offers 5BR, 3BA & 3stall garage. Walkout home has a wonderful open floor plan. You’ll appreciate the lg. living room, kitchen upgrades, large island, ample countertop, cabinetry space & walk in pantry & convenient first floor laundry room/drop zone. Walkout basement offers an expansive great room with a wet bar and 4th + 5th bedroom. Finishes include engineered wood floors, Pella windows, lg. insulated garages, natural exterior & interior stone.
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9721 FRIEDMAN ST
21402 PRIMROSE CT - EAGLE
$539,500
$479,950
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(22002136) HiMark neighborhood 5BR/3BA Lovingly cared for home by original owners with over 3800 sf backing to golf course. Great room w/ large windows looking out onto green mature trees, landscaping, & golf course. ANN E DECK 402.432.0566
(21928545) Backs to natural habitat with pond and trees. Brand new walk-out ranch, over 3,800 fin sq. ft. 5BR/4BA, fireplace, wet-bar, 2 laundry rooms, supersized garage, mudroom, and covered deck.
(21927527) Fabulous Golf Home at Woodland Hills. Custom built by Mann in an exceptional setting of trees and nature.
VLADIMIR 402.890.0535
DEB WAGNER 402.440.1314
3420 S 79 ST SOLD
7800 HUNTERS RIDGE RD SOLD
$429,900
$410,000
(22001455) 4BR/3BA located in Pointe East
(22001735) Beautiful 5 BR, 4 BA, 3 stall home across the street from the park! Open cherry kitchen, granite, Brazilian Cherry floors!
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