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Financial & Tax Planning A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

January 15, 2021

Legislative changes lead to new opportunities for taxpayers

by Gabby Hellbusch

Professionals in the financial and tax planning sector say change has been evident across the industry, largely due to new legislation.

Dan Torczon, director at Hancock Dana, said the stimulus packages signed in 2020 provided a lot of opportunities for taxpayers, particularly in the area of the Paycheck Protection Program.

“The most recent development in this area included clarification that expenses incurred using Paycheck Protection Program funds are tax deductible, and this is a big win for McDevitt business owners,” he said. “Also, the legislation approved a second round of PPP funds available to entities that meet certain qualifications, and this will be a significant help for entities that struggled in 2020.”

According to Torczon, business owners continue to increase their demand for additional services beyond the traditional compliance services, such as financial statement assurance services and tax return preparation.

“The use of analytics and data visualization tools to identify business trends and analyze key performance indicators continues to provide value for business owners,” he said. “I expect these trends to continue to increase in the future, as business owners continue to utilize these services to maintain and increase profitability in their respective companies.”

R e c e n t l y, M i chael McDevitt, partner at BKD, said there has been an increase in the number of years that net operating loss (NOL) may be carried back by businesses and individuals to offset prior year income.

Bedient Prior to the CARES Act, NOLs were only able to be carried forward and could only offset 80% of taxable income in any one year.

“Under the CARES Act, NOLs generated in tax years 2018 to 2020 are now allowed to be carried back five years, which may allow for taxpayers to obtain a greater refund when offsetting income that was taxed at a higher rate prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,” he said.

Dan Torczon, director at Hancock Dana.

In addition, McDevitt said the recently up to $10,000 per quarter in qualified wagpassed Consolidated Appropriations Act es paid to an employee,” McDevitt said. of 2021 updated the CARES Act and now “BKD has worked to develop a process in allows businesses to take advantage of determining if the clients qualify for this the Employee Retention Credit even if the credit, as well as a template to assist in business received a PPP loan. calculating the credit.”

“This credit provides eligible employChris Bedient, partner at HBE Wealth ers with a refundable tax credit of 70% of Management, said the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017 made several

changes to the tax tables.

“These reduced rates are due to sunset in 2025 — potentially earlier — and bring many meaningful planning opportunities front of mind for clients; charitable giving with appreciated securities, donor advised funds and/or Individual Retirement Accounts for those over age 70.5, converting pre-tax Individual Retirement Accounts to Roth IRA funds and evaluating the timing of paying off a mortgage,” he said.

Bedient said the most significant factor that has influenced the industry over the past year is how clients reacted to significant stock market volatility.

“A well-developed financial plan begins with an investment policy statement; identifying the financial objectives and constraints for a client, which ultimately results in selecting the appropriate asset allocation for the portfolio,” he said.

“There are several considerations to evaluate when determining the asset allocation: desired return and volatility, time horizon and liquidity needs. Once these factors Continued on next page.

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Agemark Senior Living targets memory care community niche

by Richard D. Brown

For 30 years, Gilden Tree pioneers natural care products.

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40 er d Un 40 Paben makes a career out of building, improving communities.

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Downtown Lincoln organizations provide much-needed growth, respite and support.

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From a stationary Studebaker Cruiser four-door sedan with an AM radio blasting the ‘50s and ‘60s hits of Connie Francis and Frankie Valli to a courtyard with walking paths and a putting green, game rooms, art studios and kitchens, more senior living providers are finding there’s a steady market for specialized communities targeting memory care. One of the largest and fastest growing providers in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa is Agemark Senior Living, which has opened a $10 million, 30,000-square-foot, 40-resident community in Elkhorn.

The property is one of 23 owned

by Agemark Senior Living and operated under the CountryHouse Residence name. Agemark, a family-owned corporation based in Orinda, California, has grown to a half dozen such properties including three in Lincoln, two in Omaha and one in Council Bluffs.

Last year Agemark built facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as well as Folsom, California. The strong Continued on page 9.

COO Martin Hug … New Elkhorn facility emphasizes need for memory care as senior living organization grows.

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Patriarch Distillers steps onto national scene with partnership, national awards

by Savannah Behrends

Humble to his core, you won’t find Patriarch Distillers founder and CEO Jeff Hadden bragging about the company’s accolades, which this year alone includes four medals at the U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship, ultimately making Patriarch Distillery the 2020 Grand National Champion, in addition to other awards.

“We’ve done pretty well,” Hadden said. “I don’t like to talk about

[the awards], but you have to have accolades to justify your existence in this arena.”

The La Vista-based distillery and tasting room that’s tucked away in an industrial area off of 120th and Giles streets has been in business for seven years and is gearing up for an explosive 2021.

On Jan. 4 of this year Patriarch Distillers, which is the parent company of Soldier Valley Spirits, Continued on page 9.

District Manager Kyndall Weiss … Bellevue store first of two locations in the state for brand, which allows patrons to customize scents and ingredients and watch products as they’re being made.

Soap-making gets a makeover as Buff City Soap debuts in Nebraska

by Michelle Leach

Founder and CEO Jeff Hadden … Partnership launches distillery onto the national level, company remains committed to the Omaha-metro area.

Within a week of opening the first Nebraska Buff City Soap store in Bellevue last month, Curt Bowen debuted the state’s second location in Kearney. These stores are just the beginning of more than 15 makeries the entrepreneur and local franchisee aims to open.

“Being able to offer soap products that help people feel clean and safe has helped us

continue to drive forward and serve our communities,” Bowen said. “We also have made many modifications in our day-to-day operations to help us protect our customers and employees, and we will continue to do so as health department guidelines continue to evolve.”

The stores at 101110 South 15th St. and 5210 2nd Avenue in Kearney join a reported 50-plus Continued on page 8.

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For 30 years, Gilden Tree pioneers natural care products

by Dwain Hebda

Few independent retail operations can boast of being around for 30 years and fewer still can say they did it without a brick-and-mortar location during any of that time. Gilden Tree, which launched in 1990, can say both.

Gilden Tree Phone: 402-339-8825 Address: 9203 J Street, Omaha 68127 Service: Retail Employees: 6 Website: gildentree.com

“We were really lucky because back in those days, it was possible to start a real shoestring business,” said Ann Thariani, who founded the company with her husband, Kumy. “We were also really lucky that we started out with a product that was pretty unique to the market and was really at the right time. I always laugh and say we were green when green was just another color.”

She discovered the product — a simple terracotta foot scrubber used to smooth rough, calloused feet — while the couple lived in Kumy’s native Pakistan. Despite having no experience or inclination toward entrepreneurship, the duo was convinced there was a market for the product in the states.

“One time I brought back 12 foot scrubbers and passed them out and I got orders for more,” she said. “When we moved back here, we had the scrubbers shipped to us

Owners Ann and Kumy Thariani … Launching 30 years ago after discovering a clay foot scrubber while living in Pakistan, the company has expanded its product line and direct-to-consumer web store. and we would tag them and sell them. We I had no idea.” started selling to beauty salons and spas in The business grew rapidly on the the Omaha area and we offered free delivwholesale level, but the decline of ery. It was really crazy. mom- and-pop retailing was causing head“It was like, ‘oh, maybe we could aches in the field and the couple started do business with this.’ I had no business talking about how to pivot to selling direct background or anything like that. The first to consumer. Gilden Tree launched its first time somebody said, ‘I’ll take two dozen website in the early 2000s. of those. Just send me an invoice,’ I was “We were spending so much time trying like, ‘OK, great! Now, what is an invoice?’ to find a store within a reasonable distance

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of a customer that might have a product.

I literally had someone calling stores and asking, ‘Do you still have this in stock?

OK, somebody’s coming to get it,’” she said. “Finally, we said, ‘let’s just do retail.’

“At that time, I felt like that was unfair competition for our wholesale customers.

But we just had to do it because we had people calling all the time wanting to buy and wanting to buy locally and we were not able to find things for them.”

Her uneasiness proved misplaced as even today the company sees 25% to 30% of annual sales through the wholesale channel, which supplies primarily spas and medical practitioners like podiatrists and dermatologists. The remaining 70% are retail sales direct to consumers across the U.S, Canada and international clients as far away as Pakistan and Bahrain. To this day, the company has never operated a physical retail store.

In time, new products have come aboard alongside the original foot scrubber, including creams and waffle weave towels and bathmats. But the most important elements of the company have remained exactly the same over three decades.

“I’m really proud that we stayed true to our initial belief and our core mission, which was to provide products that help make people’s lives easier and simpler with respect to the environment,” she said.

“Like I said, we started off as an environmentally friendly company when that was such a new idea.

“I’m also so thrilled to see how mainstream organic and natural products have become. I’m really proud that our products help people have better health, in terms of healthier skin. That’s a really good feeling.”

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Paben makes a career out of building, improving communities

by Dwain Hebda Since 2018, Paben has assisted in For someone shy of her 40th birthday, securing development of 27 commercial Cassie Paben has built a notably diverse projects worth over $850 million in incareer of experiences, from economic vestment and equating to over 2.5 million development organizations to city hall square feet of space. Signature projects to the private sector. The one thing all of include Carson Group’s new corporate those roles have in common is a focus on headquarters at Heartwood Preserve; developing communities.

McCarthy Building Company’s new “I’ve worn several different hats Omaha regional office; spurring leasing throughout my career,” she said. “Probably at Nebraska Innovation Campus; and deep down I’m kind of a big nerd when it working with infrastructure funding for comes to the development world.

Baxter Arena.

Even the books I read on my free Internally, she’s been equally time are about strategies. impactful, overseeing redevel“One of my favorite series is opment of Tetrad’s website and ‘The Men Who Built America’ working to identify, create and because I think that tells a bigimplement continuing education ger story about how we function opportunities for staff. She said through development today and hitting the mark on such initiahow we’re in the places we tives starts with a ready ear and are today. I kind of gravitate willingness to learn.

2020 toward those.”

“I’ve always taken an exPaben, director of business develop- ample from those people who sit back ment at Tetrad Property Group, came to the and listen and then talk,” she said. “I’ve role after serving as deputy chief of staff for found that to be more effective as a Mayor Jean Stothert, focusing on econom- leadership style and I try to emulate that ic development. Before that, she served as path as I’ve created my leadership style. economic development manager within the Everybody’s going to come at this from a city of Omaha’s Planning Department and different angle and a different lens, and before that, led the York County Develop- that’s great. It’s not like there’s a playment Corporation and served as a business book for any of this, you just kind of find recruiter for the Nebraska Department of your way.”

Economic Development.

Paben has found ample opportunity to In her job at Tetrad, which she’s held hone these skills through the many comfor the past three years, Paben brings the munity service roles she’s held throughout full range of this work experience to bear her career. A sampling of her long list of on company projects. roles includes current and past leadership “Having so many different experiences roles with CREW Omaha Metro, Amerthroughout my career I’ve been able to ican Red Cross - Omaha/Council Bluffs culminate that into a package where I can Region, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the help others now,” she said. “As I sit here Midlands and Downtown Omaha Business today in the position that I’m in now, the Improvement District. thing that I’m probably most proud of is “I’ve always felt like when I’m doing how efficiently and effectively as an orga- something it’s for the community,” she nization we’ve been able to grow.” said. “Even on the private side of the

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• JANUARY 15, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

Financial & Tax Planning A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

January 15, 2021

Legislative changes lead to new opportunities for taxpayers

by Gabby Hellbusch

Professionals in the financial and tax planning sector say change has been evident across the industry, largely due to new legislation.

Dan Torczon, director at Hancock Dana, said the stimulus packages signed in 2020 provided a lot of opportunities for taxpayers, particularly in the area of the Paycheck Protection Program.

“The most recent development in this area included clarification that expenses incurred using Paycheck Protection Program funds are tax deductible, and this is a big win for McDevitt business owners,” he said. “Also, the legislation approved a second round of PPP funds available to entities that meet certain qualifications, and this will be a significant help for entities that struggled in 2020.”

According to Torczon, business owners continue to increase their demand for additional services beyond the traditional compliance services, such as financial statement assurance services and tax return preparation.

“The use of analytics and data visualization tools to identify business trends and analyze key performance indicators continues to provide value for business owners,” he said. “I expect these trends to continue to increase in the future, as business owners continue to utilize these services to maintain and increase profitability in their respective companies.”

R e c e n t l y, M i chael McDevitt, partner at BKD, said there has been an increase in the number of years that net operating loss (NOL) may be carried back by businesses and individuals to offset prior year income.

Bedient Prior to the CARES Act, NOLs were only able to be carried forward and could only offset 80% of taxable income in any one year.

“Under the CARES Act, NOLs generated in tax years 2018 to 2020 are now allowed to be carried back five years, which may allow for taxpayers to obtain a greater refund when offsetting income that was taxed at a higher rate prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,” he said.

Dan Torczon, director at Hancock Dana.

In addition, McDevitt said the recently up to $10,000 per quarter in qualified wagpassed Consolidated Appropriations Act es paid to an employee,” McDevitt said. of 2021 updated the CARES Act and now “BKD has worked to develop a process in allows businesses to take advantage of determining if the clients qualify for this the Employee Retention Credit even if the credit, as well as a template to assist in business received a PPP loan. calculating the credit.”

“This credit provides eligible employChris Bedient, partner at HBE Wealth ers with a refundable tax credit of 70% of Management, said the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017 made several changes to the tax tables.

“These reduced rates are due to sunset in 2025 — potentially earlier — and bring many meaningful planning opportunities front of mind for clients; charitable giving with appreciated securities, donor advised funds and/or Individual Retirement Accounts for those over age 70.5, converting pre-tax Individual Retirement Accounts to Roth IRA funds and evaluating the timing of paying off a mortgage,” he said.

Bedient said the most significant factor that has influenced the industry over the past year is how clients reacted to significant stock market volatility.

“A well-developed financial plan begins with an investment policy statement; identifying the financial objectives and constraints for a client, which ultimately results in selecting the appropriate asset allocation for the portfolio,” he said.

“There are several considerations to evaluate when determining the asset allocation: desired return and volatility, time horizon and liquidity needs. Once these factors Continued on next page.

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Calls to the stay the course, introspection into preparing emergency funds reign

by Michelle Leach

Regardless of if one actually had the types of losses that might be associated with a pandemic and recession, there is no denying the apprehension that still reigns in 2021, and its potential impact on the investor psyche.

“Many of our clients had 20%-plus gains in the investment accounts,” said Mike Chochon, vice president at Sequent Planning.

“COVID surprised many of us. But quite early we believed this to be a 12- to 18-month event.”

Assuming a time horizon of longer than 12 to 18 months, Chochon said they guided their clients to “stay the course.”

After all, the No. 1 issue that advisers deal with is “emotional behavior of clients.”

“A very smart colleague and friend explains it best: ‘Investing is the art of getting paid for the risk you are taking.’ We add the element of ‘time’ to this,” he said. “In practice, we understand our investors’ time horizons,

Legislative changes

Continued from preceding page. are discussed and the investment policy statement is signed, the portfolio construction process begins. Once the funds are invested based on the policy, the portfolio will need to be regularly monitored and periodically rebalanced. The stock market experienced unprecedented volatility and clients benefited from having a portfolio manager guiding them through the challenging headlines and helping them stay the course.”

we understand their capacity for risk and we explain there will be ups and downs. The downs should be within the expected range that we provided to them. So, they stay the course.”

Furthermore, Chochon noted they believe managing downside risk in retirement is more important than shooting for expected returns.

“Setting the right downside expectations, then maximizing for return, is our approach,” he said.

To build “resiliency” into one’s portfolio, Sequent monitors the amount of time it takes to get back to zero in a period of losses.

Then, compare that against different portfolio approaches.

He also noted how, in 2020, some clients actually saved money by reducing expenses on the likes of entertainment.

“Others did have to dip into savings if they incurred job losses or other income reductions,” Chochon said.

Generally, define what an emergency is.

“As a silly example, buying PlayStation 5 is not an emergency,” he said.

Once one can, pay back the savings.

“When things get back to normal, re-establish the savings,” Chochon said.

He further emphasized that, despite the human toll, COVID-19 hasn’t resulted in a market collapse. Investors should understand their time horizon and capacity to weather down periods. So, when the next event occurs, it is framed into the retirement time horizon.

“In the case of COVID, we were optimistic that the medical community would figure this out — and they did,” he said.

Arkfeld Wealth Strategies Managing Partner Andy Arkfeld highlighted the degree of uncertainty, and how the economy and stock market, at present, are “opposites.”

“I would use great caution while investing in the market,” he said. “When you feel like you will never stop making money in this market, that is a good time to take some out.

The market is at the highest point it has ever been, and the economy is in shambles.”

Debts among governments, corporations and consumers, Arkfeld stressed, are at “alltime highs.”

“The highest market in history and trillions of dollars are being printed and handed out,” he said. “These two things do not mix and will eventually crash.”

Additionally, he referenced the level of unprecedented borrowing activity to buy stocks.

“This means if you own $10,000 in stock, I am borrowing $10,000 to buy more stock,” Arkfeld said. “The market trends down and these people will be forced to sell. Know what you own and do not run with the crowd.”

In the “Insights” section at ArkfeldWealth. com, “don’t follow the crowd!” was the No. 1 item highlighted by him earlier into the pandemic as well.

“Being passive is not an option,” he said.

“Taking action is a must.”

Other "to-dos" referenced by Arkfeld included investing in quality, assuring cash is available, checking debt levels of finances (and of the companies that one invests in), and ensuring those investments can afford to pay dividends.

Voya Financial, which has professionals throughout the metro Omaha area, noted partly in its research that more than 80% of survey respondents anticipated “significant layoffs,” with almost four of every 10 anticipating that those layoffs, furlough, job losses and reduced salaries and hours stemming from COVID-19 as impacting their household directly, according to Charlie Nelson, CEO of retirement and employee benefits.

“Households are struggling to figure out revised budgets, estimate cuts in spending and identify potential resources to access additional funds,” he said.

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Market watchers cautiously optimistic as new year dawns

by Dwain Hebda

Financial experts maintain guarded optimism about the prospects for investors in the new year. In fact, many said the events of 2020 actually created new and promising opportunities for the investor.

“Health care, education and retail are sectors to watch in 2021, as a result of the COVID challenges of 2020,” said Ashley Peters, director of the Applied Finance Institute and the Financial Planning Program at Metropolitan Community College.

“Health care has changed significantly during COVID-19. Technology and online content make the classroom optional.

Retail was struggling before COVID, but as shopping has gone more online, retail giants like Walmart, Target and Amazon continue to compete against each other.”

Peters said national elections, conten-

tious though they were, are likely to boost markets in the short term.

“History tells us that after an election, when the president and Congress are under control of the same party, the S&P has the best results,” she said. “In simpler terms, stocks tend to benefit when a president has a Congress that will ‘rubber stamp’ an agenda.”

Justin Anderson, portfolio manager with Cambridge Advisors, said the challenges of 2020 helped accelerate trends that were already in play.

“With the elimination of trading fees at some of the online brokerages, you are starting to see more turnover in investor portfolios as these transaction fees no longer have to figure into the buy/sell decision,” he said. “Something else that is fairly new for the retail investor is the abil-

Continued from preceding page.

Nelson noted that decisions had been further complicated due to specific benefits within the CARES Act, tax consequences and long-term retirement goal-related considerations.

In July, the company launched a COVID Relief Planning Assistant in partnership with SAVVI Financial, a tech-enabled financial wellness platform. Previously, it had launched a myHealthMoney digital assistant to help workers decide how much to contribute to HSAs. Nelson also noted how, in the new year, more individuals are seeking to get back on

track. Reportedly, more than six of every 10 respondents claim to be “better prepared” for future emergencies and are saving more money to cover possible unexpected expenses.

“In a year full of financial uncertainty, still more than half of individuals (55%) are more focused on planning for retirement,” he said.

“At the same time, individuals are becoming more acutely aware of the impact that uncertainty might have on their future nest egg.”

He emphasized continued support of matching contributions and accompanying auto-features, as well as automatic escalations, as ways employers can help employees get back on track with saving.

Preparing emergency funds reign

ity to purchase fractional shares of some of the larger public companies. It wasn’t that long ago that to purchase a share of Amazon, you would have to pony up close

Peters Anderson to $2,000. Now investors can purchase as little as $5 of Amazon or some of the other large S&P 500 companies through most of the online brokerage firms.”

Anderson said despite the crippling impact of the pandemic on smaller businesses, many big businesses have come through it in good shape, thereby minimizing harm to the market.

“You have seen big businesses, which predominantly affect the valuation of the S&P 500 index, do very well during this pandemic, in general,” he said. “That’s especially true for companies that provided the technology for businesses to continue working, even as the workforce shifted to the home.

“In addition, big box stores that were allowed to stay open or could easily switch to delivery of goods have done very well as consumers wishing to maintain their cur-

rent lifestyle have essentially been forced to shop at these locations.”

Cory Garlock, financial planner with Garlock Wealth Planning Group, said those who continue to take the long view of their investment strategy have reason for optimism in the new year.

“I am always optimistic when we take a long-term view of the market,” he said. “On average, the market has Garlock about two annual 5% downturns, one annual 10% downturn, a 15% downturn every three years, and a 30% downturn every five years.

“The good news? The S&P 500 has returned on average around 7% per year with seven of every 10 years providing positive returns. It is earnings that drive stock prices over the long term.”

Garlock said a disciplined, long-term strategy can withstand most challenges, even a global pandemic or a rancorous political campaign.

“Basing your portfolio on presidential elections is not a long-term, intelligent way to navigate uncertainty and volatility,” he said. “We like to remind our clients we are long-term, goal-focused investors acting on a plan with discipline. We understand the best way to react to turbulent market changes is oftentimes to refuse to react at all.”

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Businesses may deduct expenses paid with PPP loans

by David Kubicek

Typically, forgiven debt is considered taxable income, but the second round of Paycheck Protection (PPP) loans, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 signed by President Trump on Dec. 27, allows firms to deduct business expenses paid with the loans.

“The result is that businesses participating in the program are receiving a two-part subsidy including expense deductions and tax-free loan forgiveness,” said Sarah Curry, policy director of the Sassaman Platte Institute.

The PPP provides loans intended to help businesses with 500 or fewer employees maintain their payroll, hire back any employees who were laid off, and cover applicable overhead expenses like rent and utilities.

To qualify for a PPP loan, businesses have to self-certify a good faith determination of need stating that “current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the applicant.”

“Thankfully, Nebraska businesses do not have to worry about their tax liability regarding PPP loans now that there is clarity at the federal level,” Curry said. “There was substantial debate on whether or not Nebraska should conform to the CARES Act tax provision, which had an impact on the PPP loan forgiveness. Because Nebraska lawmakers successfully passed the CARES Act conformity provision, now the loans received in the Cornhusker State are also considered not-taxable.”

Nick Sassman, a vice president at Cornhusker Bank, suggested that borrowers consult a CPA, financial adviser, or other professional before submitting a PPP loan application.

“The PPP loan [application] has specific instructions to follow, and the application must be completed in full in order for banks to review and process [them],” he said. “Errors or incomplete files will delay the funding process. Supporting financial documentation is required, which is detailed in the instructions from the SBA. Missing information will delay the funding process.”

PPP loan proceeds can be expected within a few business days of submitting a completed application and SBA funding authorization.

For a PPP loan to be forgiven, all borrowers must complete an application once

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Sarah Curry, policy director at the Platte Institute. the loan funds are spent.

“PPP loans can be fully forgiven or partially forgiven, depending on the borrower’s ability to document that the loan funds were spent in accordance with the guidance,” Sassman said. “If the loan is not fully forgiven, the borrower can amortize out the remaining balance with the bank that issued the PPP loan. Rates would be equivalent to the SBA PPP loan rate, TBD. The first round funding rate was 1%.”

The PPP loan program is a way to keep employees on the payroll even though the business is suffering a downturn because of the pandemic, according to Mark Brasee, a partner in Fraser Stryker. The federal government originally passed this forgivable loan program under the CARES Act last March.

“The structure of the PPP is a quick way to get money out to employees through their work relationship,” Brasee said. “Banks are used to dealing with loan programs and the federal government, businesses are used to working with banks, and employers are used to getting

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out payments to their employees in an organized way.”

There are two different loan programs, called a first and second draw. One is for businesses that have received a previous PPP loan, and the other is for businesses that haven’t.

“One of the critical requirements of a second draw PPP — borrowers who took advantage of the first loan — is that it needs to have 25% less gross receipts in any quarter in 2020 as compared to the same quarter in 2019,” Brasee said.

The SBA gave notice that PPP applications would s t a r t o n M o n d a y, Jan. 11. The rollout Brasee was to be phased in beginning with “community financial institution” lenders and firsttime borrowers having a few days to make applications before other lenders and/or borrowers.

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Soap-making gets a makeover as Buff City Soap debuts in Nebraska Continued from page 1. locations in 15 total states for the eight-year-old brand, which began franchising its dozens of handcrafted soap products in 2018.

“All of our products are made onsite in the store, which gives our customers peace of mind, knowing that their soap is made right here in their own community,” Bowen said. “By making our products in the store, it allows us to

offer an almost endless customization on nearly idents of Omaha, Bellevue, Kearney and other all of our products. The experience of being in communities throughout the Midwest,” he said.

Its founders, former firefighter and paraone of our stores is something that customers love because they get to see their products be medic, Brad Kellum, and his partner, Registered Nurse Jennifer Ziemianin, began experimenting crafted right before their eyes.”

In fact, its in-store makeries allow for pa- with plant-based alternatives to his “everyday trons to create a one-of-a-kind “scent profile,” store-bought soap,” which was reportedly customizing from more than 30 scents and a packed with cow fat and synthetic materials.

This experimentation from the couple’s gavariety of ingredients. rage would eventually “All of our inevolve into The Bartlett gredients are sourced Buff City Soap Soap Co. After selling through corporate Buff Phone: 531-444-4024 (Bellevue store) online and at farmer’s City Soap to ensure Address: 10110 South 15th St., suite 104, markets, the first brick quality standards,” he Bellevue 68123 and mortar location said. “Locally, we are Founded: 2013 by Brad Kellum and Jenniopened in Bartlett, Tenexcited to partner with fer Ziemianin (companywide) nessee in 2014. other local businesses Services: maker of highly-customizable Kellum has been and offer customer pro- handmade products, including plant-based quoted in Memphis motions.” soaps, bath bombs, face scrubs and launbusiness journals as Its seasonal soaps, dry soap saying his vision for the for instance, feature Website: www.buffcitysoap.com company is to become notes of bergamot, eucalyptus, mandarin, freesia, coconut, lavender, “the Starbucks of soap.” It has also been recogjasmine, rose and vanilla. Via corporate, each nized as among Entrepreneur’s Top 100 “Best makery is a “mad lab” stocked with the likes of the New” franchise brands.

“My favorite feedback is hearing how of lemon zest, hempseed oil, shea butter, tea tree oil, crushed walnut shells and poppy seeds. friendly and helpful our staff is,” Bowen said of What one won’t find, however, is harsh chemi- early reception to the Bellevue store. “We also hear time and time again that customers love the cals, sulfates, animal fats and detergents.

“The ingredients are natural, but we don’t transparency of our soap-making process, and sacrifice quality,” Bowen said. “I noticed a that being able to customize their own products difference right away between Buff City Soap’s is a huge factor for them.”

Its versatility, Bowen noted, allows for there products and other soap products, and when I talked to many others, they had the same to be “something for everyone,” and the brand encourages patrons to sample to find their favorexperience.”

Bowen became familiar with the brand ite scent (or non-scent) and ingredients profile.

Additionally, its shop near Highway 75 and through friends who talked highly of the in-store Cornhusker Road has “great visibility” for new experience.

“I knew that I wanted to share this with res- customers, Bowen said.

“And the proximity to a larger city like Omaha is perfect, because it is easily accessible for customers throughout the Omaha metro area,” he added.

Customers in the greater suburban areas, too, can easily visit the store.

“I have spent a lot of time in the Omaha market over the years, so I am familiar with the how the market performs and what people are looking for,” he said. “We were looking for sites in growing markets and Bellevue has an ever-expanding landscape that we felt was a perfect fit.”

Bowen confirmed additional locations in 2021, which aligns with what he described as rapid expansion countrywide.

“Throughout COVID-19, Buff City Soap corporate has been very supportive,” he noted.

“Having a relationship between franchisor and franchisee where they can rely on each other is crucial.”

Also going forward, in early 2021, Bowen anticipated hosting events such as team-builders, ladies’ nights, soap-making classes and bath bomb parties.

“These are great opportunities for people to come out and experience our processes firsthand and be able to be hands-on in the soap- or bath bomb-making process,” he said.

Overall, its expansion is dependent on another type of expansion: The number of people that embrace its twist on a time-tested product.

“With any brand I am affiliated with, I always make sure it aligns with our core values and our purpose, which is helping people look and feel their best,” Bowen said. “We pride ourselves on being able to provide each customer with something that fits what they are looking for.”

Downsizing in retirement? Plan ahead for a smoother transition

by Jasmine Heimgartner

After decades of hard work, retirement is a well-deserved reward. Along with all the financial decisions that come with that, a simpler lifestyle often becomes another important one to make. Instead of waiting for a medical decision to force the need for downsizing, planning ahead eases that daunting task.

“It is taking control of your life so you can be in charge,” said Sheila Pettigrew, president of Tender Transitions.

“The key is doing it before you have to do it. You want to make the decisions instead of having your children or someone else make them for you.”

Before any sorting and moving happens, people need to know where they are going.

Bryant While some people downsize to no longer have to scoop snow or mow, others may foresee a need for extra care down the road or don’t want to make another move and choose a retirement community.

Once the new home is determined, it’s important to think about the new space and furniture before delving into the hardest part: getting rid of precious belongings.

“Think about the rooms that exist in the new space,” said Jeannine Bryant, owner of Changing Spaces SRS. “If there is one bedroom, it’s a lot easier. If there are two bedrooms, what are you going to use it for? Identify a function for each of those rooms, then you can decide on

furniture. It’s important to measure so you know if you may need a smaller couch.”

Once the big stuff is figured out, it’s time to tackle the little stuff. The best approach is a methodical one. Knowing how many bookcases can be taken helps determine how many books.

The same goes for cupboards and closets. The next step requires a bit of perseverance and due diligence.

“It is want versus need,” said Shayne Fili, owner of Golden Years Relocation. “What do you really need in your new location? Do you need the figurine your daughter gave you, or a collection of 50 bells?

We may want everything, but we have to focus on what were really need. Some items just won’t make the Fili trip.”

Although they may be small things, it can be overwhelming to sort through decades of memories.

“Everyone has memory clutter,” Bryant said. “People are afraid to let go because they may think that if they do, they will lose the memory. We remind our clients that stuff doesn’t hold memories. People hold memories.

If you think of people who have lost everything in a flood or fire, they still have the memories.

When downsizing, it is about prioritizing. You don’t have to get rid of everything but get rid of stuff that doesn’t mean as much so you can keep the best stuff. Then, set limits. If you are

talking photos, maybe whittle down 20 boxes into two boxes.”

Once people start delving in, it can be overwhelming. If the last move was 20 years ago, that means 20 years of accumulation to sift through. Expect that this process won’t, and shouldn’t, happen overnight.

“Start with one room and one area in the room,” Pettigrew said. “Even if you start with one closet, after it is done you can see the success. When we go with people to their homes and help them downsize, we never do it for more than two or three hours. After you box things up, such as souvenirs and things like that, label and seal it. A good philosophy is to only touch everything one time. If you have put it in a box, you know where it is and have already made the determination whether you are keeping it or not.”

For the belongings that aren’t being taken or given to friends and family, there are a number of options to liquidate those items, including tag sales and online auctions. As with the rest of the process, people don’t have to go it alone.

“Once you have decided to make the move, get the right experts to help from finding a new location to getting there and setting up,” Fili said. “First, there are some great facility locators that can walk people through the process. Then, it is time it is time to talk to an organizer, liquidator and move manager. If you have an outsider come in and work through those issues, it can be a little less stressful to make those decisions. Once you have the information and are making good decisions, it is much easier for the person downsizing and everyone involved.”

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Agemark Senior Living targets memory care community niche Continued from page 1. presence in Nebraska and Iowa has driven the company to open a 10-employee management office at 3703 N. 200th St., in Elkhorn.

Agemark is looking at the 192nd & Pacific streets area as a possibility for its next Omaha facility.The firm believes the Omaha market could support another two or three campuses.

Martin Hug, a Council Bluffs native who

Agemark Senior Living Phone: 531-999-2747 Address: 3703 N. 200th St. Elkhorn 68022 (management office) Services: senior living with emphasis on memory care Founded: 1987 Employees: 400 One-year goal: Ramp up operations at the newly opened Elkhorn facility.

Industry outlook: Niche for exclusive memory care communities continues to grow.

Website: www.countryhouse.net

graduated from the former Dana College in Blair, has had career stops at facilities in Blair, Sutton and Hastings earlier in his 34year senior living administrative career. He noted the two families that own Agemark Senior Living studied the demographics and trends in the burgeoning assisted living field and constructed what he describes as the “commitment to caring for and supporting those who are experiencing memory loss” in each of the communities served.

“Each [facility] is a memory care community and we see the difference and benefits our specialized programs can provide for the loved ones of the families we serve,” Hug said. “We directly address the cognitive issues by gettingto know each individual, their needs, and within the residential atmosphere we want everyone to feel welcome here.”

By partnering with the families of the residents battling Alzheimer’s and dementia, the concept of “residence” is given a strong emphasis. For example, from 70% to 80% of new residents come from private home situations where family members are seeking “something different” for their loved one.

Hug, a former band member who remembers being a volunteer guitar player at the Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs, where his mother was activities director, said the new CountryHouse Residence at 3720 George B Lake Parkway in Elkhorn is much more than a 30,000-square-foot stateof-the-art facility.

It will serve 40 residents in 36 private rooms and four companion rooms for family members and visitations.

“It’s a purpose-built residence that encourages our residents to bring furniture and mementos from the home they are leaving,” he said.

Having such items in their new location aids them in making the transition and can help them more effectively fight further cognitive decline.

A whole-person wellness program Agemark Senior Living developed called LifeCycles is the centerpiece. It emphasizes a four-fold approach to personal health — physical, spiritual, social and intellectual — and is predicated on the concept that for someone facing memory loss, there is still much life to be lived, and plenty of oppor-

tunities for joy and happiness.

“Everything is ultimately considered an important activity — even something as simple as getting up for breakfast in the morning,” Hug said. “Everything our residents do is an opportunity for interaction and for enjoyment.”

For staff members, the charge is to facilitate meaningful connections. Residents’ ages range from the early 50s to 100 and older.

The average age is 85 to 88.

Hug said a higher staff-to-resident ratio is required for Agemark Senior Living’s programs. Each facility has on average of 35 to 40 staff. Relationship building is stressed in staff and resident relationships.

For example, the staff who make the first contact with the resident’s family — after caregiver education and getting to know the new resident — can ultimately assist with the physical move.

CountryHouse Residence services include 24-hour care, daily home-cooked meals with mealtime assistance as needed, medication supervision, help with bathing, dressing, hair care, housekeeping, laundry and transportation. A nurse is on-site Monday through Friday, and on call 24/7.

Affiliated professionals such as podiatrists, beauticians, and others make regular visits.

Hug said the LifeCycles program is administered as a 52-week curriculum of activities.

“There is a beautiful design used throughout the building with many more windows for natural light and an improved commons area for more resident privacy,” he said.

A phone and state-of-the-art surveillance and alarm system was designed by T1 Technologies. Electronic Medication Administration Record software is being used.

Hug said there is carefully developed individualization applied to the program menu available to each resident. A former resident of a farm has been taken by CountryHouse Residence almost 15 miles to visit the old homestead. Activities include trips to zoos, holiday caroling programs, weight rooms and aquatic facilities at the YMCA, area school classrooms where seniors participate in activities, as well as field trips to and volunteer activities with the Humane Society and thank-you salutes of first responders.

“We end up proving the perception that many people have toward Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss to be wrong,” Hug said.

Early diagnosis and treatments can show the progress and manage symptoms and

behavior, he said.

“Our population as a whole in this country is getting older by the day and a differentiating factor now is the services being offered,” he said. “Our philosophy is that if you do-right by the people you serve the business part of it (growth) takes care of itself.”

Honoring little things — even the smallest request — can be important in building trust and a stronger relationship with a resident, he said.

Hug said COVID-19 and staffing each location in a state with a notoriously low unemployment rate are formidable challenges. High expectations of employees and a strong training program have been important in employee retention. Agemark uses an enhanced compensation package to attract talent.

Agemark, with properties in six states, has a second CountryHouse Residence Omaha location at 5030 S. 155th St. Lincoln locations are at 240 S. 70th St., 5720 S. 25th St., and 6616 S. 84th St. In Council Bluffs, the CountryHouse Residence facility is at 1831 East Kanesville Blvd.

In addition, Agemark operates the Meriwether, a general services senior citizen community at 8140 S. 97th Plaza, in La Vista.

Patriarch Distillers steps onto national scene with partnership, national awards Continued from page 1. announced its first partnership with country musician Lee Greenwood, who is most known for writing and singing the popular patriotic anthem “God Bless the USA.”

Patriarch Distillers Phone: 402-690-3490 Address: 12251 Cary Circle, #100, La Vista 68128 Website: soldiervalleyspirits.com

“Every president since Reagan has used that song as a part of their campaign,” Hadden said. “It was a natural fit because he’s always been on USO tours and has always been for supporting troops and veteran organizations.”

The Lee Greenwood Signature Bourbon Whiskey shares the same recipe as Soldier Valley’s 6, which this year received a Double Gold Award at Delta Airlines Sky Club and Food & Beverage Magazine’s PR% Awards.

Submissions are judged blindly by 40 mainstream liquor buyers, distributors and large retailers with a buying capability of $500 million. The Double Gold Award is the second highest award.

“We were fortunate to be one of three submissions to win a Double Gold,” Hadden said.

The launch, which will start in Texas this April before working east along the gulf, will take Patriarch Distillers to a national level. Its distributor, Republic National Distributing Co. (in 32 states), told Hadden that Texas alone would probably require a truckload (20,000 bottles).

If accurate, the Texas shipment would equal half of Patriarch Distillers’ current yearly volume, which would necessitate an additional production facility.

“We’re looking at every avenue that is financially responsible, where it makes sense and were, we can cut costs on other things like shipping,” Hadden said.

In addition to outsourcing some production, the launch also presents a logistical challenge as Alabama and Mississippi, two states Patriarch Distillers is expanding into, follow the “Control” model for the sale of distilled spirits.

The National Alcohol Beverage Control Association describes the arrangement as one where the state controls the sale of distilled spirits at the wholesale level.

For example, Hadden said that since Iowa is a control state, if a liquor store .in Council Bluffs wanted to purchase Patriarch Distillers products, they couldn’t directly purchase wholesale product from Patriarch.

Instead, they would have to go to the state warehouse in Ankeny, Iowa.

Patriarch Distillers will also be resurrecting a piece of “long-forgotten history” this spring with the roll-out of Golden Sheaf Authentic Old Style Bourbon Whiskey.

The spirit was originally bottled by Willow Springs Distillery, which grew to become the third largest distillery in the U.S., in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The facility sat on 16-acres of land near the Missouri River, what is presently about 4th and Pierce streets in Omaha. The Distillery and its assets, including the recipe for Golden Sheaf, were sold off shortly after the installation of prohibition.

David Mark Young, a Marine Corps veteran who presently serves as Patriarch Distillers president, brought this information to Hadden five years ago after tracking down the original recipe and gaining legal rights to the name. The duo decided to collaborate to resurrect the spirit.

“The only difference [in the product] is that back in the day, to get that really dark color they would use some unconventional ingredients like shoe polish and chewing tobacco,” Hadden said.

The product was set to be announced in June 2020, but due to the pandemic the

launch was delayed. Hadden said the team hopes to have a red carpet launch event near the original site this spring.

Prior to the launch of the Lee Greenwood Signature Bourbon Whiskey, Patriarch Distillers was being sold in four states and on 28 U.S. bases around the country.

The distillery produces bourbon, whiskey, vodka and rum, with vodka being the top seller.

“Our vodka is six times distilled, so it’s a Grey Goose quality for a sub $20 price point,” said Hadden, who has worked in the industry for over 20 years.

A portion of every bottle sold goes to a local nonprofit. Current donations are going towards building a carillon tower for the Omaha National Cemetery where Hadden’s uncle, a 20-year U.S. Navy Vet, is buried.

Hadden himself served in the U.S. Army Reserves and can trace back several generations of family members that have also served.

During the pandemic the Patriarch team worked long hours producing hand sanitizer for those on the front lines.

“When this thing hit, I said to my staff that I didn’t want to be looking back in 20 years wondering what I did during the 2020 pandemic,” Hadden said. “I told my staff that we had the capabilities, but I didn’t know what all it would entail.”

They received donations for various components, including milk jugs from Hiland Dairy, containers from TriMark Hockenbergs and denatured alcohol from SIRE (Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy) in Council Bluffs.

All-in-all the team donated close to 9,000 gallons of hand sanitizer and were recognized for their efforts with the Sarpy County 2020 Chamber Excellence Award.

Looking back at the past seven years, Hadden said, “In some ways I feel like we’re not far enough, and in other ways I think, wow, we’ve done a lot.”

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Achy backs. Sore necks. Working from home has created new demand for physical therapy

by Lisa Schencker

Joyce Brodsky was always more of a sunbather than a swimmer.

But after COVID-19 began spreading, sitting in chairs by her condominium pool was no longer allowed, Workplace and the only place to catch the sun was in the deep end.

So Brodsky, 76, of Lincolnwood, Ill., began doing the backstroke. Eventually, she worked her way up to 60 laps at a time.

After a couple of months, she felt throb-

bing pain in her upper arms. She learned she had torn rotator cuffs and arthritis in her shoulders, which may have been aggravated by her new exercise routine. She started physical therapy in September.

“I wanted to get exercise, and I wanted to take advantage of the sun in the pool,” Brodsky said. “I kind of thought being in the water would help me because water is supposed to be therapeutic.”

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to physical therapists — a trend that’s likely to continue in 2021.

In many cases, working from couches, dining tables and kitchen counters is taking a toll on people’s bodies. People are also getting injured when they start new exercise routines because their regular gyms closed, or they no longer want to go to them. And that’s to say nothing of the physical therapy some COVID-19 patients require after they recover.

Like many medical providers, physical therapists saw patient visits drop dramatically in early 2020, when the pandemic started. During those early months, 54% of physical therapists said they were working fewer hours, according to an American Physical Therapy Association survey. In recent months, however, some local physical therapists say they’re seeing nearly as many patients as they did before COVID-19, with many of those people visiting for pandemic-related problems.

“We’ve been seeing a lot more people getting aches and pains because of a significant shift in their activity level,” said Matt Gauthier, a physical therapist at Athletico Physical Therapy’s Niles-Northwest Chicago clinic.

For example, he’s been seeing people with knee and hip issues after they took up running or biking — activities they could easily do alone, from home.

Before the pandemic, 47-year-old Randy Liss of Chicago liked to do bench presses and other exercises at a gym once or twice a week. Once COVID-19 hit, he tried to stay strong by lifting smaller weights and doing pushups in his garage. He ended up with a torn shoulder labrum.

He started physical therapy in November at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Chicago.

“People are doing things in places they wouldn’t normally be doing them,” Liss said.

“If things are out of whack at all, it puts a stress on your body and your body just can’t handle it.

“If it wasn’t for COVID, this wouldn’t have happened because my life would be the same as it was in February,” he said.

Physical therapists say complaints of neck, shoulder, and upper back pain are more common as patients slump over their computers for hours at a time.

Borislav Strahilov, 26, of Rosemont, Ill., started working from home in March, spending hours a day sitting in a chair he described as “a piece of crap.” He also decided in the spring to use the time he was saving by not commuting downtown to start working out.

He went from doing very little exercise to lifting weights six days a week.

After a few months, his upper back began to hurt. At one point, it got so bad that he had to sleep in one position all night, without moving, to get any rest.

He started physical therapy in November at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute.

“I never thought I’d be going to physical therapy at 26,” Strahilov said.

Physical therapists say they’re seeing many people like Strahilov who never needed physical therapy before now.

They’re also seeing many people with previous problems that have flared up — aggravated not just by lifestyle changes, but also the stress of coping with the pandemic.

Many workdays now include monitoring remote learning and making sure children are

cared for. And that’s on top of the fear many people have of getting sick, said Sam Wilson, lead physical therapist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Ill. “It really ramps people’s pain up,” Wilson said of stress. “We started to see these people who previously had pain be a little harder to treat because people were a little more anxious, nervous, stressed out, because of how life has changed over the last few months.”

Previous injuries are also reemerging as people have less time and opportunity to take care of themselves, Gauthier said.

“People aren’t necessarily able to take care of themselves like they used to, whether it’s (because of) the kids being home or the work and home lines being blurred,” Gauthier said. “A lot of self-help has fallen off the table, so a lot of older injuries are coming back for people.”

The good news, however, is that many of these lifestyle-related injuries are highly treatable, therapists say.

Physical therapists often teach patients exercises to help them strengthen certain muscles, and many have started offering virtual sessions for people who aren’t comfortable visiting their offices.

In some cases, patients might start to feel better after just a couple of sessions, while for others, it may take weeks or more.

One of the biggest lessons for people, physical therapists say, is to keep moving.

Part of the problem is that people aren’t moving around as much as they normally would in an office. Gauthier, with Athletico, suggests people get up and walk around at least every couple of hours.

“In an office setting there’s always a reason to get up and move, whether it’s to go get something or talk with someone,” Gauthier said. At home, “people just hole up on a couch or in a favorite chair and don’t get up as much as they would otherwise.”

That’s partly what happened to Phoebe Skowronski, 28 of Chicago.

Before the pandemic, she had minor back pain from an injury years ago, but it was manageable. Her commute included about two miles a day of walking, and she went to the gym most days.

Even in the office, the software engineer was on the move.

“The office I was working in was very large,” Skowronski said. “If I was walking even to the lunchroom or kitchenette, I was walking four or five times farther than I’m walking now to get to my kitchen.”

After she started working from home — from her dining table — the pain intensified to the point where she couldn’t sit without leaning on something.

In August she started going to physical therapy twice a week at Athletico to strengthen her muscles.

Within a couple sessions, Skowronski started feeling better. She enjoyed physical therapy, saying it was refreshing to get out and do something good for herself during the pandemic.

“I could see the improvements,” she said.

One day, she said, “I was sitting at home and I couldn’t figure out why my back felt so weird, and then it dawned on me: It was because I wasn’t in pain anymore.” ©2021 Chicago Tribune.

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North American auto industry feels effects of global microchip shortage

by Jordyn Grzelewski

Automakers in North America are beginning to feel the effects of a global shortage of semiconductors that has caused a crunch for manufacturers worldAuto wide, adding a wrinkle to the industry's attempted comeback from the coronavirus crisis.

Ford Motor Co. confirmed that it will idle its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky "due to a supplier part shortage connected to the semiconductor shortage," company spokeswoman Kelli Felker said.

Ford builds its Escape and the Lincoln Corsair SUVs in Louisville. The automaker said it has moved up a previously planned week of downtime to next week due to the parts shortage. The production stoppage will affect 3,900 workers who will make approximately 75% of their gross pay during that time.

"We are working closely with suppliers to address potential production constraints tied to the global semiconductor shortage," Felker said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said that it would delay the restart of its Toluca, Mexico, plant, which builds the Jeep Compass, and would schedule down time at its plant in Brampton, Ontario, which builds the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger.

"This will minimize the impact of the current semiconductor shortage while ensuring we maintain production at our other North American plants," company spokeswoman Kaileen Connelly said in a statement.

A spokesperson for Toyota Motor Corp.'s North America division told The Detroit News that the automaker has scaled back production of its Texas-built Tundra pickup truck by 40% this month in response to the shortage. Toyota is still evaluating how the shortage might affect other products as the manufacturer attempts to put in place "counter-measures" to minimize the impact.

General Motors Co. has not announced any impact on its production schedules, but spokesman David Barnas said in a statement that the Detroit automaker is "aware of the increased demand for semiconductor microchips as the auto industry continues its global recovery."

"Our supply chain organization is working closely with our supply base to find solutions for our suppliers' semiconductor requirements and to mitigate impacts on GM production," he said.

The shortage is sending a ripple of

disruptions across the automotive industry, according to automakers and media reports from around the world. There are a number of factors that explain the parts issue, but a major one has to do with the pandemic.

When large swaths of manufacturing operations ground to a halt in early 2020, suppliers found themselves with plenty of capacity of fill new orders. But as consumer demand bounced back quicker than expected, much of that capacity went to consumer goods such as gaming devices and cell phones.

When the automotive manufacturers resumed production and encountered more robust demand than they had expected, they were essentially at the back of the line.

"If you consider this to be one of those onion analogies, as you pull it apart, it's all going to go down to the pandemic," said Phil Amsrud, senior principal analyst for IHS Markit's automotive semiconductor research area.

Semiconductors are crucial components used in everything from instrument clusters to the infotainment systems that are ubiquitous in modern-day vehicles.

And, automakers are increasingly competing with other sectors for the components as they need more of them for technologically-advanced, electric-powered vehicles.

"It's not uncommon in any year for there to be tightness in the supply chain, but a lot of what we're seeing now is a result of, everybody hit the brakes early last year and then has been trying to read the tea leaves to figure out, when do I start ramping production back up?" said Amsrud. "By the time the automotive (manufacturers came) back, all that capacity is consumed elsewhere."

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. is adjusting production of its Note hatchback at its Oppama plant in Japan. A spokeswoman for the automaker's North America operations said: "For the U.S. specifically, we are working closely with our supplier partners to monitor the situation and assess any potential impact on our operations."

The Nikkei, a Japanese newspaper, reports that Honda Motor Co. will cut back vehicle production due to the shortage, as well. The Japanese automaker will cut production by about 4,000 units this month, the newspaper said.

A spokesman for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. said that, due to the shortage, "Honda's purchasing and production teams are currently evaluating this issue in the

effort to limit the impact of this situation on our production in North America and maintain our ability to meet the needs of our customers."

German automakers Volkswagen AG and Daimler AG, too, have said the shortage will require them to scale back production. Also sounding the alarm: automotive parts manufacturers.

"The disruptions caused by the coronavirus crisis have caused extreme volatility in the automotive industry," Continental AG, a German parts maker, said in a statement, explaining that the semiconductor industry has lead times of six to nine months and has not been able to keep up with auto industry demand.

"The bottlenecks from the semiconductor industry are expected to continue well into 2021, causing major disruptions in Continental's production."

"Internal taskforces are working 'round-the-clock,'" Continental said. "Despite all efforts unfortunately, we have not been able to avoid requesting our customers to adapt their production or adjust their product mix in specific cases."

Going forward, the company said, it will be "critical" to invest in and expand the capacity of the silicon foundries where these parts originate.

Similarly, multinational Germa ny-based engineering and technology company Robert Bosch LLC said in a statement that it "cannot divorce itself" from a shortage of semiconductor components.

"To make matters worse, one semiconductor manufacturer's investments in expansions and production increases

have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in significantly fewer chips being supplied to Bosch," the company said. "Despite the difficult market situation, Bosch is doing all it can to keep its customers supplied and to keep any further impact to a minimum."

And the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers has warned of a "relatively big impact" to some production in the world's largest auto market in the first quarter due to the shortage, according to a December IHS Markit research note on the issue.

The supply-chain constraint comes as the global auto industry undertakes a recovery from the early days of the pandemic, which shuttered production in North America for eight weeks in the spring of 2020. Auto plants have largely avoided any major disruptions related to the virus spreading among workers, but other pandemic-related supply issues have at times slowed down production.

IHS Markit's analysts don't see this as a long-term problem for the industry, but one that could cause production snarls through the first half of the year.

"It's a mix problem; too much of it is going to consumer applications, compared to automotive. That will self-correct over time," Amsrud said. "We'll get through this, even though it's going to be an uncomfortable period of time until we get there."

(Detroit News Staff Writers Kalea Hall and Breana Noble contributed.) Š2021 www.detroitnews.com.

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Midlands Business Journal • JANUARY 15, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES MBJ legal notice instructions The following are some guidelines to consider when posting legal notices with the Midlands Business Journal: 1. Submit a written notice in either Microsoft Word or as a PDF document to the Legal Department at legals@mbj.com, fax to 402-758-9315 or mail: 1324 S. 119th St. Omaha, NE 68144.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CULTURAL CENTERS OF LINCOLN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 30, 2020, Cultural Centers of Lincoln was organized as a Nebraska Non-profit Corporation under the Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation Act, with a designated office at 10675 Bedford Avenue, Suite 201, Omaha, Nebraska, 68134. The Company's initial agent for service of process is Howard N. Kaplan, 10675 Bedford Avenue, Suite 201, Omaha, Nebraska, 68134.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

ALTON E. MITCHELL, Attorney at Law, LLC 1905 Harney Street, Suite 711 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Notice of Organization of Wisdom Enterprises, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Limited Liability Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska.The initial Registered Agent is: Alton E. Mitchell, 1905 Harney Street, Suite 711, Omaha, NE 68102. The address of the initial Designated Office is: Wisdom Enterprises, LLC, 2107 South 214th Avenue, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State on November 12, 2020.

The Company has perpetual existence; the general nature of its business is real estate investment. Company business will be conducted by its Manager as described in the Company’s Operating Agreement.

Alton E. Mitchell, Authorized Representative First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION The name of the corporation is Partners for Livable Omaha. The address of the registered office is 819 S. 49 Avenue, Omaha, NE, 68106. The registered agent of said corporation is Jessica Scheuerman. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will have members. The name and address of the Incorporator is Jessica Scheuerman, 819 S 49 Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68106.

Jessica Scheuerman, Incorporator First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TUNOD, LLC The name of the Company is TUNOD, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The purpose is to invest in qualified opportunity zone property by acquiring qualified opportunity zone partnership interests or qualified opportunity zone stock in one or more first-tier subsidiaries or by directly acquiring qualified opportunity zone business property and to engage in other activities incidental or related thereto. The Company intends to be a qualified opportunity fund and cause any first-tier subsidiaries it invests in to meet the requirements for a qualified opportunity zone business. This limited liability company commenced business on December 21, 2020 First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDENROD MORTGAGE GP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goldenrod Mortgage GP, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122 First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GDWSF KEARNEY MORTGAGE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GDWSF Kearney Mortgage, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GDWSF M N MORTGAGE LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GDWSF M N Mortgage, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GDWSF 3 PINE MORTGAGE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GDWSF 3 Pine Mortgage, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III ST. CROIX BUILDING I, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III St. Croix Building I, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III ST. CROIX GP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III St. Croix GP, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III ST. CROIX LP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III St. Croix LP, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III TITAN GP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Titan GP, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III TITAN LP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Titan LP, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

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ANDREW J. HUBER, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF JEMPAY ENTERPRISES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Jempay Enterprises, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 3202 S. 188th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 22, 2020 and shall have a perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is J.K. Lempka Holdings, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share, of which 5,000 shares shall be designated as voting common stock and 5,000 shares shall be designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 22, 2020.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Jeffery R. Schaffart, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Black Cat III, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF NICKY’S OIL CO., INC. AND ORGANIZATION OF NICKY’S OIL CO., LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nicky's Oil Co., Inc. has been converted into Nicky's Oil Co., LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office of the company is 3512 S. 193rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Office of the company is 1125 S. 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen, P.C., L.L.O. The conversion of the corporation into the limited liability company was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Conversion and Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 22, 2020.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

CATHERINE E. FRENCH, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FACE VALUE, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Face Value, LLC. The address of the registered office is 835 North 132nd Avenue, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is Kristen Hammes, 835 North 132nd Avenue, Omaha, NE 68154. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 23, 2019 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Manager, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

Notice is hereby given that an Amendment to the Certificate of Organization of Face Value, LLC was filed with the Secretary of State on December 21, 2020, to change the business to a professional limited liability company with the nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business, including nursing.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

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• JANUARY 15, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Quinergy, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF INCREDIBLE METHODS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Incredible Methods, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of this Limited LLC is 15011 Butler Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The Registered Agent of the LLC is Papa Mensah and his office address is 15011 Butler Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68116.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Smith CDH Holdings, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Hunzeker Holdings, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF MERGER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Merger merging Project Oscar 2.0, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, into Project Oscar, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State effective December 17, 2020, in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The surviving entity in the merger is Project Oscar, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BARGO HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bargo Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4410 North 195th Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CONFLUENCE INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, LLC The name of the Company is Confluence Industrial Holdings, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on January 5, 2021.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Armageddon, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share, of which 5,000 shares shall be designated as voting common stock and 5,000 shares shall be designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 22, 2020.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Jeffery R. Schaffart, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Edick Holdings, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share, of which 5,000 shares shall be designated as voting common stock and 5,000 shares shall be designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 22, 2020.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Jeffery R. Schaffart, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is DT 2020 Holdings, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share, of which 5,000 shares shall be designated as voting common stock and 5,000 shares shall be designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2020.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Jeffery R. Schaffart, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

TIEDEMAN, LYNCH, KAMPFE, McVAY & RESPELIERS, Attorneys 300 Overland Wold Centre, 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68106-1045 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that West Omaha Service Club has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is a public benefit corporation. The initial registered agent is John S. Kampfe, and the registered agent’s address is 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The corporation was formed on December 18, 2020 and shall have perpetual existence. The name and address of the incorporator are John S. Kampfe, 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68106.

The corporation shall have members.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is DTSC Holdings, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share, of which 5,000 shares shall be designated as voting common stock and 5,000 shares shall be designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2020.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Jeffery R. Schaffart, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that MONTASKA PARTNERS, LLC has organized pursuant to R.R.S. Section 21-101 et seq. The registered office and the Designated office are located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the registered agent at that address is THOMAS H. PENKE. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business commenced on December 17, 2020 and is perpetual. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

ERIN K. ARTZ, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF NL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is NL Property Management, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 5641 South 85th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127.

The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature ofthe business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 18, 2020 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is D.O. Bear, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share, of which 5,000 shares shall be designated as voting common stock and 5,000 shares shall be designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 22, 2020.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Jeffery R. Schaffart, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is ATP Strategies, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share, of which 5,000 shares shall be designated as voting common stock and 5,000 shares shall be designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 22, 2020.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Jeffery R. Schaffart, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BACTLD, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is BACTLD, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 16605 Oak Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on July 31st and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication January 1, 2021, final January 15, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • JANUARY 15, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP, Attorneys 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION - ROCKWELL ROADRUNNERS PTO, INC. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a corporation under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2020. The name of the corporation is ROCKWELL ROADRUNNERS PTO, INC. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members. The address of the registered office of the corporation is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130, and the initial registered agent is MATTHEW WURSTNER. First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MISHKA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mishka, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 21 Ginger Woods Circle, Valley, Nebraska 68064 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ALA Holdings L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 28, 2020, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Scott Alff will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against ALA Holdings L.L.C., please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 10011 J Street, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. A claim against ALA Holdings L.L.C. is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ALA HOLDINGS, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is ALA Holdings, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000,000 Shares having a par value of $.10 each with 100,000 shares designated as voting common stock and 900,000 shares designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 10011 J Street, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, and the Registered Agent at such address is John L. Holtz.

4. The corporate existence began on December 28, 2020, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Michael M. Hupp, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TRINITY DRUG TESTING, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Statement of Dissolution was filed by TRINITY DRUG TESTING, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on September 22, 2020. Notice is hereby given to all creditors or others with claims against the limited liability company that claims must be sent to the company at ATTN: Debra Wasley, 4400 N. Big Spring Street, Suite C26, Midland, TX 79705, and must document the basis for the claim. Any claim must provide the following information in writing: (1) your name and/or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. Please send the information to Debra Wasley, 4400 N. Big Spring Street, Suite C26, Midland, TX 79705. All claims against the company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

Debra Wasley, Member First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

JOHN S. KAMPFE, Attorney to Petitioner TIEDEMAN, LYNCH, KAMPFE, MCVAY & RESPELIERS 300 Overalnd Worlk Centre 6910 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE 68106-1045 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR20-1935 Estate of JOAN S. LANAHAN, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on December 22, 2020, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased and that CHRISTINE DORING, whose address is 50 Manchester Court, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312, has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 8, 2021 or be forever barred.

KELLEY GOLDEN Clerk of the County Court First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF THE COLONOSCOPY CENTER, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Colonoscopy Center, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2020, with an effective date of December 31, 2020, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The President, Dr. Garnet Blatchford, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP, Attorneys 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT – DOLPHINS, INC. Notice is hereby given that on December 28, 2020, DOLPHINS INC., a Nebraska corporation, filed an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation.

The Amendment started the Company changed its name to “BONELLA HOLDINGS, INC.” and the name “BONELLA HOLDINGS, INC.” is to be substituted each place in the Articles of Incorporation where the name “DOLPHINS, INC.” appears. In all other respects, the Articles of Incorporation remain unchanged.

By: Gloria M. Bonella, President First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAMANTHA WORTHING PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC The name of the Company is Samantha Worthing Photography, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1814 Spring Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. This limited liability company commenced business on December 28, 2020.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CUTTER'S BUILDING GROUP, INC. CUTTER'S BUILDING GROUP, INC., a Nebraska corporation (the "Corporation"), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State with a dissolution date effective December 28, 2020. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets to the Shareholder of the Corporation. Kristi J. Lambrecht, President, will manage the Corporation's affairs and distribute its assets. Persons with claims against the Corporation must present such claim(s) to: Cutter's Building Group, Inc., c/o Amanda M. Forker, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Claims against the Corporation must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Corporation under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within three (3) years after the date of this publication.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Healthspan Chiropractic, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall conduct the practice of chiropractic medicine.

The designated office of the limited liability company is 12703 Reed Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on December 23, 2020.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

LINDSEY A. SCHULER, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRESCRIPTION PROPERTIES, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Prescription Properties, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 5608 Weir Street, Omaha, NE 68117. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Lindsey A. Schuler, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDEN EXTERIORS AND REMODELING, LLC Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is Golden Exteriors and Remodeling, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara MedberyPrchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164.

The designated office is located at 4225 S. 26th Street, Omaha, NE 68107.

Dayana Rodriguez, Member First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DINGMAN FAMILY HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dingman Family Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on December 29, 2020 (the “Company”). The Company has designated its registered agent as Diana Dingman, with registered office at 3510 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE 68144. The Company’s initial designated office is at 3402 North 120th Street, Omaha, NE 68164. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of business is any lawful purpose.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF DAKOTA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dakota Asset Management, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 29, 2020.

The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Company and distribution of any remaining assets.

The Company requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall describe the claim and the date on which the claim arose and mail the claim to the above address.

A claim against the company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MARTINI ENTERPRISES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Martini Enterprises, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4433 South 96th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on December 29, 2020.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

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• JANUARY 15, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES JESSICA E. THOMAS, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ZOMAS, LLC ZOMAS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the "Company"), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 29, 2020. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Zomas, LLC, c/o Jessica E. Thomas, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant's name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

TIFFANY E. THOMPSON, Attorney 4611 South 96th Street, Suite 256 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HearthPoint, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, as of September 9, 2020, with its registered office at 2718 N HWS Cleveland Boulevard, Omaha, NE 68116, and with Randy W. Harrison as its initial agent for service of process at 2718 N HWS Cleveland Boulevard, Omaha, NE 68116. The general nature of its business is to engage in and to do any lawful act and any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

ERIN K. ARTZ, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LDC, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is LDC, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 313 Court Sheet, Beatrice, Nebraska 68310. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omahao Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 29,2020 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, lnc., Or ganizer First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

MYRON J. KAPLAN, Attorney McGILL, GOTSDINER, WORKMAN & LEPP, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 11404 West Dodge Road, Suite 500, First National Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2584 NOTICE OFAMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF MILLER PROPERTIES, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Miller Properties, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed an Amended Certificate of Organization, effective January 1, 2021, revoking the provision of its Articles of Organization establishing the name of the Company and substituting the following provision in its place: Article 1 NAME The name of the Company is Baatz Properties, L.L.C. Stan Baatz, Member First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

ERIN K. ARTZ, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BUSHWOOD LEASING, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Bushwood Leasing, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 313 Court Street, Beatrice, Nebraska 68310. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature ofthe business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 29,2020 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, lnc., Or ganizer First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VERISOLUTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VeriSolutions, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1406 Veterans Drive, Suite 215, Omaha, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Patagonia Framing and Interiors, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The initial designated office’s street address is 512 Village Avenue Lincoln, NE 68503. The initial designated office’s mailing address is 512 Village Avenue Lincoln, NE 68503. The Registered Agent is David Subiabre. The street address of the Registered Agent is 512 Village Avenue Lincoln, NE 68503 and the mailing address is 512 Village Avenue Lincoln, NE 68503. The main purpose of the business will be to engage in but not limited to interior home and commercial framing, home and commercial interior and exterior design, updates and decoration, whole home and commercial construction and remodels to specification.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TMAC VENTURES, LLC Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is TMAC Ventures, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 907 Woodcrest Drive, Norfolk, NE 68701.

Thomas McGregor, Andrea McGregor, Melanie Fae Wemhoff, and Curtis William Wemhoff Members First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REKSUH AUTO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reksuh Auto, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CONFLUENCE INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, LLC The name of the Company is Confluence Industrial Holdings, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on January 5, 2021.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF LAUREL GROUP, INC. Notice is hereby given that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is Laurel Group, Inc. The corporation is authorizied to issue 10,000 shares of common stock. The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery- Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164, and its incorporator is Phil Friesen, 36808 Oakmont Drive, Louisville, NE 68037.

Phil Friesen, Incorporator First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

Notice is hereby given that Maker Mosaics, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 3002 S 76th AVE, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Tamara A Rager, 3002 S 76th AVE, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF GOLDENROD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Articles of Incorporation of Goldenrod Financial Services, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has been amended to change the name of the company to Goldenrod Services, Inc. The Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 29, 2020.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HEGARTY HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hegarty Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9802 Ascot Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DUBLINER VENTURES LLC Notice is hereby given that Dubliner Ventures LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on December 15, 2020, to conduct any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies can be organized pursuant to the Nebraska statute. The registered agent and designated office for Dubliner Ventures LLC is Alexandra Black at 15459 Stevens Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137. Dubliner Ventures LLC will be membermanaged.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Alluring Beauty, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 17672 Welch Plaza, Suite 120, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is Alixandria Morrison, 7124 S 155th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Company was formed on December 29, 2020, and will be effective as of January 1, 2021.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF QTD CONSULTING, LLC Notice is hereby given that QTD Consulting, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address is 10510 Parker Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

The Registered Agent is Stephen F Molini with business commencing on December 1st, 2020.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DAVEY TRUCKING LLC The name of the Company is Davey Trucking LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 18062 Margo Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136.

The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on December 30, 2020.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

MYRON J. KAPLAN, Attorney McGILL, GOTSDINER, WORKMAN & LEPP, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 11404 West Dodge Road, Suite 500, First National Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2584 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARSOW'S FASHIONS FOR MEN, INC. Notice is hereby given that Parsow's Fashions for Men, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State, and such Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution.

The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefor. The balance of the corporate assets are to be distributed to its shareholders.

The name of the person who is to manage, wind up and liquidate the corporation’s affairs and his official title is David Parsow, President.

The statement of the corporation’s assets and liabilities as of the date hereof is as follows: Assets: $490,000.00 Liabilities: $120,000.00 David Parsow, President First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • JANUARY 15, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCOUT PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Scout Properties, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Scout Properties, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TAMCHESCA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tamchesca, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4954 South 176th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Eightmile, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been dissolved and is winding up its activities in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Persons having claims against the Company must submit them in writing to Mark T. Mowat at 13404 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. Any claim submitted to the Company shall contain the following information with respect to such claim: the name of the claimant, a description of the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim, and the date on which the claim arose. A claim against the Company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the third publication of this Notice of Dissolution.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCHAEFER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Schaefer Development Company, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2927 N 84th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. The Registered Agent of the Company is DARST, BRUNE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Attn: Jeff Lapel 14707 California St. #10, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

Notice is hereby given that OMV-2, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 13305 Birch Dr Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68164.

The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Greg Cutchall, 13305 Birch Dr Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68164.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 Notice is hereby given that a Termination of Notice of Commencement was recorded on December 29, 2020, with the Douglas County Register of Deeds, Instr. No: 2020155463.

Description of Property: Lot 1, Aksarben Village South Replat One, an Addition to the City of Omaha, as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.

Contracting Owner: Center 60 Hospitality, LLC, c/o CFM Realty, 9140 West Dodge Road, Suite 404, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, Attn: JF Carter.

The contracting owner’s interest in the real estate is fee simple, subject to easements, covenants and restrictions of record, if any.

The name and address of the fee simple title holder, if other than the contracting owner is: same.

The Notice of Commencement to which this Termination applies was recorded on April 1, 2019, as Instrument No. 2019020811, in the records of the Register of Deeds of Douglas County, Nebraska.

The Notice of Commencement identified above shall be terminated on January 28, 2021.

All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date referenced above may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

CATHERINE E. FRENCH, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF FY3, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a professional limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the professional limited liability company is FY3, LLC. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 17410 Burke Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114.

The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business, including nursing. The company commenced existence on December 31, 2020 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the manager as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

MICHAEL J. WEAVER, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF DDW LLC. Notice is hereby given that DDW LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, (the "Company") has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company has collected and liquidated its assets, discharged its liabilities, distributed its remaining property to its member, and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. Douglas J. Wilwerding, Manager of the Company, was the person responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the Company. All claims against the Company must be made in writing and must include (1) the amount of the claim, (2) the basis of the claim, and (3) all documentation supporting the claim, including, without limitation, invoices, purchase orders, and contracts. All claims must be sent to Douglas J. Wilwerding, c/o Michael J. Weaver, 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FRANCES PROPERTIES LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1. The name of the limited liability company is FRANCES PROPERTIES LLC. 2. The period of duration for FRANCES PROPERTIES LLC is perpetual.

3. FRANCES PROPERTIES LLC is organized for the purpose of conducting any and all business as permitted by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. 4. The address of the initial designated office for FRANCES PROPERTIES LLC in Nebraska is 4305 Barker Ave, Omaha, NE 68105.

5. The name and address of the registered agent for FRANCES PROPERTIES LLC in Nebraska is Cynthia Breasch, 4879 S 132nd Ave, Omaha NE 68137.

6. Additional provisions, not inconsistent with the law, for the regulation of the internal affairs of the limited liability company shall be provided for in the Operating Agreement.

7. Holly Swirczek, organizer(s) of FRANCES PROPERTIES LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this 1st Day of October 2020.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WEALTHPLAN HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WealthPlan Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 101 South 108th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

WAYNE S. RASMUSSEN, Attorney SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 247.AG, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 29, 2020, 247.AG, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office at 306 N. 167th Plz. #6, Omaha Nebraska 68118. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Terry Svejda, 306 N. 167th Plz. #6, Omaha, Nebraska 68118.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

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Notice is hereby given that CMC MOUTH of the SOUTH, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 13305 Birch Dr Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68164. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Greg Cutchall, 13305 Birch Dr Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68164.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOGO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SOGO, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10101 J Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127.

The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

RODNEY G. GNUSE, Attorney GNUSE & GREEN LAW OFFICES, P.C. 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF PERMANENT NERD DAMAGE STUDIOS, INC. Notice is hereby given of incorporation of PERMANENT NERD DAMAGE STUDIOS, INC. under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue is up to 10,000 shares of voting common stock.

The name and address of the incorporator and the initial registered agent is Jesse Neese, 3273 S. 104th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68124.

The Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. Perpetual existence commenced December 30, 2020, when articles were filed with the Secretary of State. Affairs are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and Officers authorized by the Bylaws and the Board.

Rodney G. Gnuse, Incorporator First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given of the organization of Marie Joyce, LLC, with its registered office address at 118 East Grove Street, West Point, Nebraska 68788 and the registered agent at that address being Russell J. Kreikemeier.

The designated office location of the Company is 14620 Lake Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The purpose or purposes for which this Company is formed is to own, manage, lease, and deal with real property whether in this State or any other and to conduct all related activities thereto. The Company shall conduct the transactions of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture permitted by the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws. The initial capital of the Company has been contributed and evidence of membership in the Company will be issued by the Management Board. The Company commenced doing business on December 16, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company shall be conducted by a Management Board and such other Officers and Managers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement of the Company.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

Notice is hereby given that Siebrandt Realty LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 712 N Polk St Papillion, NE 68046. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Kristina Siebrandt, 712 N Polk St, Papillion, NE 68046. The company is membermanaged. Nature of the Company is real estate services.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

BENJAMIN C. DEAVER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF LOCAL OMAHA LADIES ADVANCING Notice is hereby given of incorporation of Local Omaha Ladies Advancing under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: 1. The name of the corporation is Local Omaha Ladies Advancing.

2. Local Omaha Ladies Advancing is a public benefit corporation.

3. The street address of the Corporation's initial registered office is 1104 South 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The name of its initial registered agent at that office is Antonette Pash.

4. The name and address of the incorporator is as follows: Antonette Pash 1104 South 84th Street Omaha, NE 68124 5. The Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. 6. The Corporation shall not have members.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

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• JANUARY 15, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES CATHERINE E. FRENCH, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ADORE MED SPA, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Adore Med Spa, LLC with an initial designated office of 17410 Burke Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 4, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration.

The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

ROBERT J. MURRAY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given of the dissolution of Southhills, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), effective December 31, 2020. Pursuant to the dissolution, all of the assets and property of the Corporation are to be distributed to the shareholders of the Corporation. There are no known liabilities. George Boosalis, as President of the Corporation, is to manage the corporate affairs and distribute the corporate assets.

Parties with claims against the Corporation are directed to submit them in writing to the attention of George Boosalis, c/o Lamson, Dugan & Murray, LLP, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the publication of this Notice.

SOUTHHILLS, INC., a Nebraska corporation, By: George Boosalis, President First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION The name of the Corporation is KMG MANAGEMENT, INC. The address of the registered office of the Corporation is 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136 and the registered agent of the said Corporation is Andrew C. Sigerson. The Corporation has Ten Thousand (10,000) shares of common stock authorized, each having the par value of $1.00. The Incorporator is Andrew C. Sigerson, 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

ANDREW C. SIGERSON Incorporator First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

ROBERT J. MURRAY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given of the dissolution of Hoody & Lanspa Family Practice, P.C., a Nebraska corporation (o'Corporation"), effective December 31,2020. Pursuant to the dissolution, all of the assets and property ofthe Corporation are to be distributed to the shareholders of the Corporation.

There are no known liabilities. ZiadL. Zawaideh, M.D., as President of the Corporation, is to manage the corporate affairs and distribute the corporate assets.

Parties with claims against the Corporation are directed to submit them in writing to the attention of ZiadL. Zawaideh, M.D., c/o Lamson, Dugan & Murray, LLP, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the publication of this Notice.

HOODY & LANSPA FAMILY PRACTICE.P.C., a Nebraska corporation, By: ZiadL, Zawaideh, M.D. First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. Notice is hereby given of incorporation of The JOHN L. HOICH FAMILY FOUNDATION under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: 2. The name of the nonprofit corporation is THE JOHN L. HOICH FAMILY FOUNDATION. 3. The nonprofit corporation is a public benefit corporation.

4. The address of the registered office of the nonprofit corporation is 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136 and the registered agent of the said Corporation is Andrew C. Sigerson.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is Andrew C. Sigerson, 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

6. The nonprofit corporation shall have no members.

Andrew C. Sigerson, Incorporator First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is KMG CAPITAL, LLC. 2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1910 Thomes Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001.

3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Andrew C. Sigerson at 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

5. The company commenced its existence on December 21, 2020, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

MARTIN P. PELSTER, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PERKINS DELAWARE II, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Perkins Delaware II, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 608 North 114th Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the agent for service of process is Agent Inc., 1015 North 98th Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ETH Anesthesia, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall conduct the practice of anesthesia. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4968 S. 176th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on December 30, 2020.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

KENDRA RINGENBERG, Attorney RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 N O T I C E O F O R G A N I Z AT I O N O F H E A LT H T E S T I N G LABORATORIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Health Testing Laboratories, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra Ringenberg, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: BEN MCFARLAND You are hereby notified that on 08/26/20, the Plaintiff, Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska against you shown as Case Number CI20 15392. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of $ 297.00, plus court costs and prejudgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable.

The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the petition on or before 02/28/21, at the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, OMAHA, Nebraska.

BY: Steven J Morrison, #24708 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802 308 398-3801 Attorney for the Plaintiff First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

LINDSEY A. SCHULER, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D E W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF A&C RENTALS, LLC The name of the limited liability company is A&C Rentals, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Lindsey A. Schuler, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

DAVID J. SKALKA, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D E W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DLOMAR LLC The name of the limited liability company is Dlomar LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2908 North 161st Avenue, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is David J. Skalka, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF NOCI HOLDINGS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOCI Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 30, 2020, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The President, Nichole Mallett, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

First publication January 8, 2021, final January 22, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that CLK Real Estate, LLC, has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The designated office of the Company is 4658 N 163rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The registered agent of the Company is Cynthia L. Kinzey, 4658 N 163rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The Company's members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to engage in the sale of real estate in this state. The Company was formed on December 31, 2020.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Reyes Real Estate, L.L.C., has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The designated office of the Company is 14826 Walnut Grove Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The registered agent of the Company is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company's members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to engage in the sale of real estate in this state. The Company was formed on December 31, 2020.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OUR FAMILY HOME HEALTHCARE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Our Family Home Healthcare, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 440 Regency Parkway, Suite 225, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

ERIN K. ARTZ, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF PEARSON FITNESS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Pearson Fitness, LLC. The address of the designated office is 19006 Ohio Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on November 20, 2020 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • JANUARY 15, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF NEBRASKA PAROLE BOARD HEARING NOTICE A total of 153 cases will be heard by the Board in January, 2021. The following case(s) sentenced in Douglas County will be seen by the Board of Parole.

January 19, 2021– 8:30 a.m. Lincoln Correctional Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Bumgardner, Johnny 66786 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Tang, Buom 5646 Burglary Robbery Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Harris, Larry 88848 Driving Under Revoked License Driving While Intoxicated Warley, Anton 212071 Robbery Novotny, David 212158 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest Robbery Jones-Ross, Thomas 75084 Assault 2nd Degree (2 counts) Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Owen, Laeshojn 81048 Accessory to a Felony Robbery Tampering January 20, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Work Ethic Camp, McCook, Nebraska Simms, Edward 86743 Viol of Financial Trans Device Buenrostro, Ernesto 87815 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I (2 counts) Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Poderys, Joshua 89024 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug January 20, 2021 – 10:30 a.m. Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, York, Nebraska Parker, Tierra 392374 Burglary Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana January 21, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska Smith, Katara 68526 Robbery (2 counts) Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel (2 counts) Short, Marvin 77231 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug (2 counts) Carroll, Tony 84172 Motor Vehicle Homicide Robbery Sayers, Terrence 85827 Arson 1st Degree Garcia, Steven 211884 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Smith, Justin 211963 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Talbert, Keshaun 212049 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug January 22, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Cole, Frankie 49081 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Howard, Jeff 81471 Child Abuse Crawford, Karon 85375 Robbery Loyd, Rashad 89023 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Liddick, Randee 211825 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Lawrence, Ernest 73549 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I January 25, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, Nebraska Stelly, Clarence 44024 Assault 1st Degree (2 counts) Robbery (2 counts) Use Firearm to Commit Felony (2 counts) Akol, Wilson 73826 Robbery Rodriguez, Victor 74344 Motor Vehicle Homicide (2 counts) Ertzner, Joshua 210254 Viol of Financial Trans Device Green, Travon 211086 Domestic Assault Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Hill, Delyahn 86145 Robbery John, Kandaru 89009 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop January 27, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Spencer, Bernard 85249 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Robbery (2 counts) Roddy, Tiffany 99946 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I (6 counts) Purdy, Jeff 210379 Driving While Intoxicated O’Connor, Richard 211610 Assault 1st Degree (2 counts) Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Sheridan, Thomas 212048 Driving Under Revoked License (2 counts) Spencer, Roykeyvius 89777 Assault 2nd Degree January 28, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Davis, Michael 46039 Murder 2nd Degree Use Firearm to Commit Felony Bridgeford, Donald 77207 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop (2 counts) Unauth Use Propelled Vehicle Fuller, John 87117 Burglary Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Lebrato, Shawn 87561 Domestic Assault Glassman, Paul 88536 Carry/Poss Concealed Weap Manu/Dist/Del/ Disp or Poss W/I Moo, Bu 89068 Driving While Intoxicated Haines, Ronald 89490 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Braden-Wirth, Caleb 89967 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Ratliff, Steven 210707 Sex Offender Reg Act Violation Warner, Leroy 212009 Assault 3rd Degree (2 counts) Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Viol of Financial Trans Device Emmanuel, Michael 210421 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Viol of Financial Trans Device Haywood, Kabir 210807 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Unlawful Discharge of Firearm January 29, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Omaha Correctional Center, Omaha, Nebraska Crawford, Jimmie 35456 Murder 2nd Degree Reeves, Isaac 79204 Assault by a Confined Person Chambers, Romeo 210021 Robbery Gatluak, Ran 210273 Robbery Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop McAllister, John 210810 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Possession of Burglary Tools ROSALYN COTTON, CHAIR NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE First publication January 15, 2021

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the voluntary dissolution of JASPER STONE FINANCIAL PLAZA II LLC, as of December 31, 2020. Any person having a claim, whether known or unknown, against the Company is requested to present such claim in writing to the Company at the following address: c/o Curt Hofer, 16820 Frances Street, Suite 206, Omaha, NE 68130. The claim must be in writing, must be sent by mail to the address set forth above, and must set forth the name, address and telephone number of the claimant, a detailed description and amount of the claim, the date of occurrence of the claim and any tangible evidence to support the claim that is available to the claimant.

Unless sooner barred by any other statute limiting actions, any claim against the Company is barred if an action to enforce the claim is not commenced within five years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF A&A AERONAUTICAL DRONE IMAGERY, LLC The name of the limited liability company is A&A Aeronautical Drone Imagery, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 18337 Polk Street, Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Steven G. Ranum, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF EL ACQUISITION, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of El Acquisition, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to eLIMBS, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 6, 2021.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CKP HOLDING COMPANY, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of CKP Holding Company, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is CKP Holding Company, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Cr. Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PARKER JOHNSON, INC. Notice is hereby given that Parker Johnson, Inc. has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 1,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.00 per share. Foster and Dolleck CPAs is the incorporation and the registered agent. The incorporator's address and the address of the registered office is 11516 Nicholas Street, Suite 302, Omaha, NE 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

JULIA K. PALZER, Attorney at Law KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 1. The name of the Company is FURNITURE SERVICES BY DAN ROCHE, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 11214 Martha Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. The registered agent is Daniel J. Roche and the Registered Agent's address is 11214 Martha Circle, Omaha, NE 68144.

3. The general nature of the Company is furniture services.

4. The Company commenced on January 6, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence.

5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

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NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given of the incorporation of RAMONA & RUTH, INC., with its registered office address at 118 East Grove Street, West Point, Nebraska 68788 and the registered agent at such address is Russell J. Kreikemeier. The principal office location of the Corporation is at 5914 North 169th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The purpose or purposes for which this corporation is formed is to own, conduct, operate, maintain and carry on the business of letterpress paper goods, including the conduct of sales of greeting cards, note pads and other various paper products and other related products and services and including the transaction of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture and including the transaction of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture permitted by the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act, as amended, and all other applicable law. The initial authorized number of shares of the corporation is 10,000 and such shares shall be issued at such time and under such conditions as the Board of Directors may determine.

The Corporation commenced doing business on January 1, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Corporation shall be conducted by a Board of Directors and such officers as may be provided in the bylaws of the Corporation. The incorporator is Kimberly Burks, 5914 North 169th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dingman’s Collision Center, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (the “Company”), filed Articles of Restatement with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 5, 2021 wherein the authorized stock of the Company was changed.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VON RIESEN FARMS LLC The name of the Company is Von Riesen Farms LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 312 North 96th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Thomas J. Von Riesen, 312 North 96th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. This limited liability company commenced business on January 5, 2021.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: V3D Fabrication Name of Applicant: V3D, Inc. Address:10824 V Street Omaha NE 68137 Applicant is a Corporation If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: December 14, 2020 General nature of business: Fabrication MARC VOGEL Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative January 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HEART OF THE HEARTLAND, LLC Notice is hereby given that HEART OF THE HEARTLAND, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska. The Company’s initial designated office is located at 5715 S. 98TH Plaza 3B, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and street mailing address of the initial agent for service of process is PAUL M. FISCHER, the initial registered office located 5715 S. 98th Plaza., 3B, Omaha, NE 68127.

The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 23, 2020, the Company commenced business thereon, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its members.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Tribal Empowerment Strategies, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office and designated office at 4211 S. 38th St., Omaha, Ne 68107 with registered agent Teresa Renae Dameron.

The general nature of its business is to engage in any and all lawful businesses for which am LLC may be organized. The company was organized and commenced on 08/01/2020 and shall have perpetual duration. The agent of the company is owner, Teresa Dameron.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

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• JANUARY 15, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Organization Kreikemeier Home Inspections, LLC Notice is hereby given that Kreikemeier Home Inspections, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 615 Shoreline Drive, Lot 17, North Bend, NE 68649, and with its initial agent for service of process as Dale Kreikemeier, 615 Shoreline Drive, Lot 17, North Bend, NE 68649.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

Notice of Organization Prairie Wings, LLC Notice is hereby given that Prairie Wings, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1324 N 131st Circle, Omaha, NE 68154, and with its initial agent for service of process as Donald Carpino, 1324 N 131st Circle, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

Notice of Organization Red Bull Farm Services, LLC Notice is hereby given that Red Bull Farm Services, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 2364 I Road, Oakland, NE 68045, and with its initial agent for service of process as John Sanders, 2364 I Road, Oakland, NE 68045.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

Notice of Organization Sass Small Business 2, LLC Notice is hereby given that Sass Small Business 2, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 20521 D Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022, and with its initial agent for service of process as Martin Sass, 20521 D Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

Notice of Organization Sass Small Business Consulting, LLC Notice is hereby given that Sass Small Business Consulting, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 20521 D Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022, and with its initial agent for service of process as Martin Sass, 20521 D Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Teresa Lenzen Psychotherapy, LLC, has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The designated office of the Company is 638 N 109th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent of the Company is Teresa Lenzen, 638 N 109th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company's members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to engage in the sale of real estate in this state. The Company was formed on January 8, 2021.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF THE HEALTHY HEART, P.C. Notice is hereby given of incorporation of THE HEALTHY HEART, P.C. under the laws of the State of Nebraska, as follows: 1. The name of the professional corporation is THE HEALTHY HEART, P.C. 2. The number of shares that the professional corporation is authorized to issue is 10,000 shares of voting common stock.

3. The name of the initial registered agent is Antonio P. Reyes, M.D., and the address of the initial registered office is 5824 South 119th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68137.

4. The name and address of the incorporator is Antonio P. Reyes, M.D., 5824 S. 119th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68137.

5. The general nature of the profession to be practiced by the Corporation is medicine and surgery.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

Notice of Organization Kroupa Enterprise, LLC Notice is hereby given that Kroupa Enterprise, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 17514 K Street, Omaha, NE 68135, and with its initial agent for service of process as Zachary Kroupa, 17514 K Street, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 11 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: DREYAH BOHLEN CONSULTING Name of Applicant: DREYAH BOHLEN Address: 800 N. Front Street, Suite 501A, Waterloo, NE 68069 Applicant is a Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 6/1/2020 General nature of business: website and social media design and consulting services DREYAH BOHLEN Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative January 15, 2021

Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF NON-PROFIT INCORPORATION 1. The name of the non-profit corporation is THE HOUSE EXPERIENCE, INC. 2. The registered office of the Corporation is 6012 N. 102nd Street, #642021, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent at that office is Donna Blum.

3. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and the general nature of the corporation is to restore and strengthen marriage and family relationships using practical holistic and traditional Christian principles and approaches.

4. The corporation commenced on November 17, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The name and address of the incorporator is Donna Blum, 6012 N. 102nd Street, #642021, Omaha, Nebraska 68164.

5. The corporation will not have members.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WILLOW CUSTOM HOMES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Willow Custom Homes, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13233 C Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jaime Suarez Delgado, 13233 C Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Advanced Roofing & Exteriors, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Advanced Roofing & Exteriors, LLC. Registered agent and office of Advanced Roofing & Exteriors, LLC is Edgar Gonzalez Mendez at 4520 S 39th Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 4520 S 39th Street, Omaha, NE 68107.

Initial members: Edgar Gonzalez Mendez. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in January 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

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ROBERT J. LIKES, Attorney LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR20-1954 Estate of BARBARA P. TERRY, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on January 8, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, PATRICIA A. CURRY, 35 Price Avenue, Welland, Ontario, L3C3Y1, was informlly appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of this estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 15, 2021 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given of incorporation of Williams TSC, Inc. under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: 1. The name of the Corporation is Williams TSC, Inc. 2. The number of shares that the Corporation is authorized to issue is 10,000 shares of common stock.

3. The name of the initial registered agent is Matthew T. Payne, and the address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

4. The name and address of the incorporator is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

5. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the Corporation is any and all lawful business for which a corporation may be incorporated in Nebraska.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of LEPCO Properties, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is LEPCO Properties, LLC. Registered agent and office of LEPCO Properties, LLC is Jose Leonardo Pacheco Ledesma at 14960 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137. The designated address is 14960 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137. Initial members: Jose Leonardo Pacheco Ledesma. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in January 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication January 15, 2021, final January 29, 2021

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION notice is hereby given that Wee Wisdom Christian Preschool and Academy, Inc., a Nebraska Non-Profit Religious Corporation, has been organized under the Laws of the State of Nebraska on December 2, 2020. The initial registered agent and office: Kim Wagner, 5201 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE 68516. Sole incorporator of the corporation: Richard Kennedy, 6821 Laurent Circle, Lincoln, NE 68526.

Corporation has members.

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Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 7240 BLONDO, LLC Notice is hereby given that 7240 BLONDO, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on January 12, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

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Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 5524 N. 99th Street, LLC Notice is hereby given that 5524 N. 99th Street, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on January 12, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

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DOWNTOWN LINCOLN Lincoln Business Journal Pages

A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

Bill Stephan, executive director at Lied Center for Performing Arts. (courtesy of Lied Center for Performing Arts)

Downtown Lincoln organizations provide much-needed growth, respite and support

by Michelle Leach community was unprecedented,” she said.

Turmoil related to the recession, pan- “We see Lincoln’s tremendous generosity demic and politics are not made in a day continuing in the new year.” and will certainly not subside just because She walked through a few highlights. the calendar flipped. However, “In March, the city, busihope springs eternal for communess, philanthropy, and hunnity organizations in downtown dreds of donors raised a $1.2 Lincoln. million COVID-19 Response “We will continue to do Fund to assist nonprofits that our part to keep the museum support the most vulnerable environment, museum visitors, populations impacted by the and our community happy and pandemic,” Mendenhall said. healthy,” said Lincoln Children’s “In May, over 30,000 LincolMuseum Marketing Manager nites donated nearly $7 million Aftan Reinsch. “Pandemic or dollars on Give to Lincoln Day not, that is always a core goal for to support 448 nonprofits.” us. We are also looking forward During the summer, LCF Mendenhall to what 2021 will bring to the partnered with individuals and physical museum space, with at least two organizations on funding that, for instance, major exhibit changes planned.” supported washable masks for vulnerable Reinsch is buoyed by the museum’s neighbors, and tools to facilitate converspecial presence as a provider of early sations around racial equity and ongoing childhood learning, which lays the ground- support for the Mayor’s office to fight the work for lifelong development. public health crisis.

“We take that long-term impact super “By year end of 2020, grants totaling seriously,” she said. over $20 million dollars were distributed While Lincoln Community Foundation by LCF,” she said. “Based on this philVice President, Gift Planning Diane Men- anthropic outpouring, we are confident denhall said it was a difficult and sad year Lincoln’s generous community will stay for so many, it was a year when Lincoln steadfast in their unprecedented support came together to take care of one another. as we continue to address the pandemic “The philanthropic outpouring by our in 2021.”

January 15, 2021

Two weeks after its first event was canceled in March, the Lied Center began presenting free, online performing arts programs through Lied Live Online.

“This spring our Lied Live series will feature artists ranging from Hannah Huston, Heather Henson’s IBEX Puppetry (part of the Jim Henson legacy), Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, and Nebraska’s newest national talent, Sam Stacy,” said Executive Director Bill Stephan. “We will be presenting a variety of more traditional Lied Center programs in the spring and summer of 2021, both virtually and on our main stage.”

Its in-person programs include Tony Award-winning Kelli O’Hara, Michael Londra, live Celtic show Celtic Fire and international illusionist, Mike Super.

“We are looking forward to fall of 2021 when we anticipate being able to have standard seating, big Broadway shows, and a return to the normal Lied Center

experiences,” Stephan said.

Herbie Hancock and the Boston Pops Orchestra are among the slated standouts.

“The pandemic has been the most challenging period in the Lied’s history,” he said. “But we are so thankful to all of the donors and supporters who have kept the Lied Center fulfilling its mission through programs like Lied Live Online, Music on the Move (mobile street concerts), Lied Learning Online, and socially distanced in-person presentations.”

Pivoting to goals, Reinsch said Lincoln Children’s Museum has had a lot more “agile pivoting;” LCM has taken a “best case, probable case, worst case” approach to planning amid uncertainty. Priorities include continued development of in-museum experiences, newly established alternative “play channels,” and fundraising.

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Adapting is the name of the game for downtown businesses

by Gabby Hellbusch

Over the course of the past year, downtown Lincoln businesses have adapted to the economic downturn by expanding services, utilizing resources and remaining optimistic.

Alicia Reisinger, founder/owner of Wax Buffalo, said small businesses have had to get creative in the face of COVID-19.

“Our candle pouring parties have become an important part of our business model, but of course, these have been impossible to host since late March,” she said. “So, we adapted. We created kits that would allow people to make their own candles at home through virtual classes.

They’ve been a hit.”

The store also developed a “Miss You” candle gift box for customers to send to loved ones.

“In general, we’re really lucky to be living in Nebraska at this time,” she said.

“Nebraskans have really risen to the challenge of rallying around and supporting local. We’re so grateful to our customers during this difficult time.”

Reisinger said small businesses are truly the heart and soul of downtown.

“From a purely economic standpoint, they provide jobs, help develop our workforce and play a critical role in preventing the ‘brain drain’ problem facing Nebraska,” she said. “And, when you shop small, you’re keeping local dollars in the community rather than sending them to a national chain.”

Cinnamon Dokken, owner of A Novel Idea Bookstore, said downtown Lincoln is a community.

“I love seeing people come into the bookstore while they’re discovering the

heart of downtown,” she said. “It isn’t just a bunch of places to shop or places to eat.

It’s really a place to belong. Everyone is

Reisinger Dokken welcome.”

Due to the pandemic, Dokken said the past year has been a whirlwind of innovation.

“We launched our new website, with e-commerce capability in the early fall,” she said. “Like everything I do, it’s a work in progress, but it has given us a way to offer our Book Bag Care Packages, Book Bundles and Winter WarmUps — all new in 2020 — to a wider customer base.”

Currently, masked customers can shop by appointment or knock to come in.

“We provide fitted, non-latex gloves for everyone,” she said. “We also take everyone’s temperature with a forehead-swipe thermometer. Customers who are high-risk may schedule private appointments. We also offer curbside pickup and shipping is free on orders over $50.”

Additionally, Dokken also delivers books to patrons in Lincoln.

Tamara Sloan, owner of The Mill Coffee & Tea, said one of the most painful changes experienced was the loss of foot

traffic in the coffee shops.

“We immediately turned to other ways to generate revenue and employ staff,” she said. “We did a strong push on our mail order and web-based sales. We also implemented free, daily home delivery in Lincoln for all our products other than prepared drinks and ready to eat food.

We relied heavily on new technology and services to accommodate curbside pickup.

One of the major innovations we made was to start a ‘Stay At Home Wine Pairing’ series. Under the new rules, we are able to repackage wine, allowing us to create a complete wine and food experience at a reasonable price.”

Sloan said small businesses generally grow organically in a place, reflecting the specific needs and personality of their home.

“Lincoln is special in large part to its vibrant downtown,” she said. “Small businesses are a huge part of what keeps

people coming downtown for work, food and entertainment.”

Maggie Smith, director of events and outreach at the Downtown Lincoln Association, said small businesses adapted quickly this past year.

“A lot of businesses also used this as an opportunity to majorly expand their online presence by setting up e-commerce websites and increasing their social media presence,” she said. “They have offered flexibility to their customers by changing their hours and offering delivery services and curbside pick-ups.”

Smith said warmth and welcoming energy thrives in downtown Lincoln.

“And it’s the small businesses who have carefully cultivated that for decades,” she said. “I hope people see and realize that these small businesses need our continued help and support, especially through the next few months, and know the importance of shopping small and local.”

Lincoln organizations provide much-needed growth Continued from preceding page. of a pandemic, when multiple museum closures occurred and normal revenue streams interrupted, fundraising is essential to ensuring the museum will be here for the next 30 years and beyond,” she said. “Our priority is to provide options (existing and new) in formats that meet families where they are — that means setting our sights on both in-exhibit programming as well as programming outside our walls.”

For 65 years, Mendenhall said individuals have established permanent legacy funds at the Lincoln Community Foundation, which continue to make annual grants to fund key initiatives, such as its

third Lincoln Little Day. The virtual giving day supports tuition assistance, and will be held on Abe Lincoln’s birthday: Feb. 12.

“Mayor Gaylor Baird’s Economic Recovery Task Force stated: ‘Access to quality early child care education is essential for our families and critical to Lincoln’s future,’” she said.

Furthermore, its 10th Annual Give to Lincoln Day is scheduled May 25 to encourage everyone to make donations toward organizations that support the “spirit” of the city. Partnerships include those with community leaders representing Prosper Lincoln’s focus areas of innovative workforce, affordable housing, early childhood, strong neighborhoods and civic investment.

“In 2021, a lens on racism will crossover each focus area to address social justice,” Mendenhall said. “The City, UNL’s Center for Children, Families and the Law, and LCF will continue to implement public funding to those most vulnerable in the community for rent, utility assistance, and other aspects of the funding.”

Additionally, LCF approved a policy allowing local businesses to create Employee Assistance Funds, providing a tangible way to support employees facing personal hardship or disaster.

“This year is unique in that COVID-19 requires short-term planning for events,” said Lied Center’s Stephan. “The Lied’s budget and staffing were greatly reduced due to the pandemic. So, it will be a transition period in 2021.”

His team is focused on providing classroom education, in addition to presenting performances; for instance, Mosaic addresses issues of social justice and diversity.

“One of the positive things that came out of the pandemic was our Lied Live Online program, which has provided an opportunity for the Lied Center to share the great artists of Nebraska with the world,” he said. “I hope everyone takes the opportunity to include the arts in their lives. The arts provide hope, joy, laughter, beauty and so much more.”

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Real estate booming in most areas of Lincoln

by David Kubicek

Lincoln is experiencing real estate and development growth in nearly all areas, but especially at the city’s edge.

“If I had to put my finger on one main growth area, I’d point to south and southeast Lincoln,” said Jared Froehlich, a commercial real estate agent with NAI FMA Realty. “There are multiple contributing factors, but this is due partly to the construction of the south Lincoln beltway and because of the residential growth of south Lincoln, Roca, and Hickman.”

Commercial development often follows residential development, and Froehlich that seems to be the case in south Lincoln. Multiple developments are planned for that area of the city, including the new cancer center near 40th Street and Rokeby Road and the new 800-unit multifamily development near 40th Street and Yankee Hill Road.

Several new developments and businesses have opened over the past year.

Some of these include the new Project Oscar building on Canopy and “O” streets, the new Hobby Lobby at 68th and “O” streets, and Movement Academy, a new downtown fitness center.

“We’ve seen strong retail boutique

growth in the College View area of town near 48th and Prescott,” Froehlich said.

“While there are a host of commercial developments in the works, in the first six months of 2021 we’ll see the grand opening of CompanyCam’s new corporate office in the Railyard along with Sapahn’s first brick and mortar boutique store in College View.”

In spite of 2020’s challenges, the commercial real estate market has remained fairly strong. The restaurants and hospitality sectors have struggled the most, while the residential and industrial markets have continued to thrive.

Rodenburg “Retail overall has remained strong, but a lot of that has been due to the thriving of many home improvement stores, garden centers and hardware stores,” Froehlich said. “We see these trends continuing into at least the first part of 2021.”

Ayars & Ayars began work on Antelope Tower, a mixed-use building, at 20th and “K” streets last fall and expects to complete the project by February 2022, according to construction project manager Patrick Prochnow.

“The bottom level will be commercial tenants, and floors two through five will be residential units, a mixture of studio apart-

ments, one-bedroom apartments, and double formats of two-bedroom apartments,” he said. “There will be 93 apartment units.”

Currently the foundations are in, and the firm is working on the post tension podium slab. Framing is scheduled to start by the end of January.

Residential development in south and southeast Lincoln, and all of east Lincoln, are exploding, according to Rich Rodenburg, a partner in Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate.

“A lot of that is because the Stevens Creek Watershed finally opened up to new development,” he said. “That’s probably the area of greatest explosion of new homes.”

Although existing homes are selling all over the city, three out of four clients tell

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Rodenburg they want a home in southeast Lincoln, which is the area south of “O” and east of 27th Street, even though homes may be more affordable in north or west Lincoln.

As of the first week in January, 110 homes were available for purchase in the capital city at a median price of $262,000.

Of those homes, half have been on the market for more than 41 days.

“I’ve never seen [the number of homes available for purchase] that low,” Rodenburg said.

That same week there were 354 homes under contract at a median sale price of $219,450. Of those homes, the median number of days on the market is two, which Rodenburg said was amazing.

“The median sale price compared to asking price is $5,000 more,” he said.

“People are paying more than the asking price by an average of $5,000.”

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES

Briefs…

Four Nebraska Girl Scouts are being recognized for their efforts to make the world a better place. Each girl addressed a local challenge that relates to a national or global issue, including preventing bullying, mentoring foreign exchange students, supporting teen victims of sexual assault and dating violence, and enhancing opportunities for students to new languages. This year’s Pat Meyer Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scout of Distinction Award recipients are Tessa Braezda of Lincoln; Madelynn Carbaugh of Omaha; and Alora Nowlin of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Additionally, Rebecca Kucera of Omaha was awarded the Linda Bakula Willis Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scout of Distinction Award.

CFA Society of Nebraska has recognized the following members that have achieved a significant number of consecutive years of professional development in CFA Institute’s continuing education program: David H. Craft, 25 consecutive years; Sean A. Lynch, 20 consecutive years; David L. Bomberger, Stephen A. Donahoe, Lee M. Dunham, Daniel E. Frost, Michelle M. Holmes, Thomas R. Huston, Randy D. Jorgensen, and W. Bruce Remington, 15 years; James T. Blackledge, Brent A. Boyce, Seth P. Harlow, Daniel J. Marquis, Lee Robert Martin, Rhonda S. McCarthy, Michael P. Noonan, David A. Perkins, Donald C. Radtke, Matthew P. Stratman, Todd R. Trautman, John R. “Rusty” Vanneman, Nicholas A. Wilwerding, and Sarah M. Zeluf, 10 years.

Scoular has deployed a five-year sustainability strategy as it strives to create a positive impact on the agricultural industry and provide sustainable solutions for and with customers and other third-party partners, including farmers. The strategy encompasses five pillars, each tied to milestones and measurable goals Scoular will work to achieve by 2025. Those five pillars are: Reducing its carbon footprint, fostering responsible marine sourcing, engaging in communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and upholding workplace health and safety. Progress against the goals will be reported annually to employees, customers, vendors, Scoular’s board of directors and other stakeholders.

Qualified Plan Advisors (QPA) is continuing to grow organically and acquisitively in its quest to become the leading platform for retirement planfocused advisors and the premier service provider for retirement plan sponsors.

H e a d q u a r t e r e d i n K a n s a s , Q PA i s accelerating its geographic expansion by working with First National Bank of Omaha to acquire the bank’s retirement advisory practice.

Electronic Contracting has been named the No. 45 top systems integrator in the U.S., according to Systems Contractor News. SCN is the leading source for A/V integration business news and analysis for over 25 years. Every year, the publication puts together an annual list called “Top 50 Systems Integrators.”

Attorney General Peterson joined 50 attorneys general and other federal and state agencies to reach an $86.3 million settlement with the country’s fourth-largest mortgage servicer, Nationstar Mortgage. The

Consent Judgment resolves allegations that Nationstar, which does business as “Mr. Cooper,” violated consumer protection laws during its servicing of mortgage loans. The state attorneys general negotiated the settlement with a coalition of state mortgage regulators and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which filed separate settlement documents. The settlement provides approximately $79.2 million in relief, affecting 55,814 loans nationally. It covers conduct by Nationstar occurring from Jan. 1, 2011, through Dec. 31, 2017.

High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, announced the completion of Avidor Omaha, a 162-unit active adult senior community located at 13110 Sterling Ridge Drive in Omaha. The 55+ community, which welcomed new residents the last week of November, is managed by Allegro Management Company. Avidor Omaha offers a mix of one-and two-bedroom luxury rental apartments with high-end finishes. Amenities include a hotel-like lobby, bistro bar, business center, activity center and club room, pet spa, fitness center with yoga studio, theater and more.

Swanson Russell received 12 awards from the American Marketing Association Prism Awards. Swanson Russell accepted five Prism Awards: Koch Agronomic Services: DUROMIDE Active Ingredient Launch Campaign; Rain Bird: “Take Control” Point-of-Sale Package; Runza: Holiday Gift Card Promotion; Union Bank and Trust: 2020 Brand Campaign; and Walls Outdoor Goods: 2019 Social Media Campaign. The agency also accepted seven Merit Awards: Bright Start: “What They Become” Digital Campaign; Koch Agronomic Services: ANVOL Direct Mail; Koch Agronomic Services: ANVOL “Train the Trainer” Video Series; Nebraska State Fair: 2019 Social Media; Rain Bird: “Take Control” Campaign; Walls Outdoor Goods: Fall 2019 Campaign; and Walls Outdoor Goods: Fall 2019 Point-of-Purchase Campaign.

Humanities Nebraska has published a new anthology, “From Warriors to Warrior Writers: Journeys to Healing.”

Available for purchase online in print or eBook formats, the anthology is a collection of poems, essays, fiction and nonfiction written by 23 authors during, for, or in response to Nebraska Warrior Writers workshops.

Proceeds from anthology sales will be used to support more NWW workshops, which are open to any veteran, active-duty military personnel, or their support people in the state. Facilitated by professional writing instructors and featuring guest presenters, NWW helps participants develop the skills and understanding they need to write any genre they like.

The Iowa Tourism Office awarded a $5,000 grant to the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau. The grant will support the 2021 Council Bluffs spring marketing initiative, the CBCVB’s third advertising campaign to attract visitors back to the city and county in the past 12 months.

The spring initiative will target residents of Sioux Falls, St. Joseph, Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney to inspire them to visit Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. It will employ digital ads to reach specific audiences in those cities. The goals Continued on next page.

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. are to create 800,000 impressions and drive 10,000 visits to UNleashCB.com.

Lutz announced that Chris Wagner, investment advisor at Lutz Financial, has been selected as one of the National Association of Plan Advisors 2021 Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40. The NAPA Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 award was established in 2014 and this year received 600 nominations, a record.

Heartland Workforce Solutions has launched a more robust and user-friendly website. The new HWS website provides an easier way to learn about HWS services and allows visitors to browse information based on their particular hiring and career needs.

The website hosts an extensive resource library where visitors can learn more about career assessments, training opportunities, interviewing tips and much more. For those without internet access, HWS offers computers at their location to assist job seekers.

A dedicated “Employers” section of the website also encourages partnerships between local organizations and area employers. HWS can assist with many employment initiatives, including future workforce and employee pipeline development.

TS Bank and Advance Southwest Iowa, along with several additional supporting sponsors, announced the winners of the REV pitch competition where small business owners pitched for the chance to win $10,000 to grow their business. This year’s winners included Full Fledged Brewery at $5,000, Tandem Works at $2,500, P@YD Omaha LLC at $1,250 and Farmhouse & Flowers at $1,250.

Amur Equipment Finance has been Great Place to Work-Certified for 2020, with 95% of Amur’s employees confirming that Amur is a great place to work. This is the third year in a row that Amur has achieved the Great Place to Work-Certified designation. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees around the world and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust.

Former Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder received the 2021 Tom Osborne Legacy Award at the Outland Trophy Awards Dinner sponsored by Werner Enterprises. This is the seventh year for the Tom Osborne Legacy Award, which goes to a player, coach or a person who has made an extraordinary contribution to the interior line of college football, and/or has made contributions to the Outland Trophy. The recipient must exhibit the characteristics of integrity, sportsmanship and fair play associated with Tom Osborne.

Education notes…

More than 100 Omaha teachers who primarily serve at-risk students will each receive a $400 bonus thanks to a corporate giving initiative organized by Scoular to recognize educators’ critical role during the pandemic. Along with Scoular, Omaha companies Buildertrend and Home Instead, an anonymous corporate donor, as well as an anonymous individual donor, donated a total of $50,000 to provide the year-end bonuses. The bonuses will support 115 teachers who work for one of three organizations: the Omaha Street School, the NorthStar Foundation and the CUES

School System. Scoular spearheaded the project.

After a successful 28-year run, the Creative Center, college of art & design, will close permanently this summer. The accelerated Associate of Occupational Studies and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees will hold their last graduation on June 5, 2021. No new enrollments will be accepted.

Since 1993, the Creative Center has educated and trained talented student artists from all over the Midwest for careers in graphic design, advertising, marketing, web, social media, video, print, wearables, signage, illustration, and more. Creative Center has an articulation agreement with Bellevue University where students with their associate degree can transfer credits if they wish to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Health care notes…

Attorney General Doug Peterson helped lead a bipartisan coalition of 28 additional attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to hold accountable drug manufacturers that are unlawfully refusing to provide discounts to federally qualified health centers, hospitals, and other providers that serve vulnerable patient populations through the 340B Drug Pricing Program. While HHS has recently published regulations establishing an administrative dispute resolution process under which covered entities can file complaints and seek relief, the ADR process is not sufficient to address immediate harm caused by drug companies.

Alëna Balasanova, M.D., received the American Medical Association Foundation Award for Health Education recognizing her leadership in addiction psychiatry. This national award was established to recognize the professional and public health education accomplishments of practicing physicians. Originally an Armenian refugee and now an American citizen, Balasanova said growing up disenfranchised has contributed to her passion for helping others who find themselves in difficult situations. Since joining the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine in 2016, Balasanova has: Spearheaded the opening of the outpatient addiction psychiat ric clinic, developed the inpatient addiction psychiatry consultation-liaison service, wrote the curriculum for clinical rotations for medical students, residents, and fellows in addiction medicine and more.

Hy-Vee, Inc. has a new subsidiary, Vivid Clear Rx. The new subsidiary will offer affordable pharmacy benefit management services to Hy-Vee’s more than 88,000 employees. Vivid Clear Rx will offer a full range of flexible pharmacy benefit management services, powered by RxSense’s RxAgile enterprise technology. RxSense is providing Vivid Clear Rx with a full-service suite of modules for pharmacy benefit management that will supplement assets that Hy-Vee already owns and operates. RxSense’s analytics product RxIQ will provide Vivid Clear Rx with real-time health plan performance insights through customizable data dashboards; financial, operational and clinical action alerts; and the ability to quickly evaluate data by claim type, pharmacy or geography.

Activities of nonprofits…

Stephen Center added three new members to the board of directors —Stephen

Eulie, Dr. Kristine McVea, and Krystal Vuong-Wegner. Eulie is the executive vice president of The Kessler Group, a Boston-headquartered company that specializes in developing and executing strategies that help financial-services companies and their partners solve complex challenges.

McVea is the chief medical officer at OneWorld Community Health Center in Omaha. Vuong-Wegner is a trainer for Inclusive Communities.

MENTOR Nebraska, an organization that advocates for youth mentoring and the activities of its member agencies, is celebrating National Mentoring Month this January by launching its 8th Annual Mentor Recruitment Campaign. The local campaign is aligned with a national campaign led by MENTOR National. Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert announced that MENTOR Nebraska will receive a $10,000 grant from the city to assist with mentor recruitment of the campaign.

Midlands Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations. Grants are limit-

ed to organizations that provide services in the Foundation’s geographic area of Sarpy and Cass counties. MCF has changed the process for submitting grant requests. All applications and supporting materials will now be submitted online.

Applications are due by Feb. 1, 2021.

Visit www.midlandscommunity.org for specific guidelines and for a link to the online application. For more information, call 402-991-8027.

Arts and events…

Applications for Amplify Arts Black American Artist Support Grant, Indigenous American Artist Support Grant, and the Drew Billings Artist Support Grant are now open. The grants are designed to give artists a platform to experiment, develop new audiences, and create and share work outside the confines of larger institutional systems. These $5,000 merit-based awards are unrestricted, meaning the recipient can use the award for whatever will support their practice best. Applications are available in English, Spanish and ASL online.

MEETINGS AND SEMINARS Monday, Jan. 18 FranNet of the Heartland is hosting a webinar on How to Fund Your Business from 11 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m. The webinar will go over how a clear picture of your options will help narrow down what will work for each situation. Registration for the event is online.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands has teamed up with Region 6 to provide a Mental Health First Aid course online. The course teaches participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Participants who complete the course are certified in Mental Health First Aid for three years. Registration for the event is available online.

Holmes Murphy, in partnership with Innovate Captive Strategies (ICS) and the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), is hosting an information session on exclusive captive insurance opportunities created specifically for ESOP companies. Topics covered will include: why ESOPs are a creative model, captives allow ESOPs to reduce their insurance cost in addition to other benefits and advantages, and is your business a good fit. Registration for the virtual event is online and the session will also be offered the following Wednesday, Jan. 20. Both sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Heartland Women’s Network is hosting its monthly event featuring Alisa Parmer from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parmer is an advocate for equality in education, mental health services, and women in leadership, with an objective to lead, mentor and create a community of women that embraces the foal of excellence through education, continued professional development, balanced mental health and realistic career planning. She is a mental health therapist with Heartland Family Services, working with family and children in crisis. She is also the owner of Legendary Profession Maker, LLC, a small business consulting company that works to grow small busi-

nesses and their employees. Registration is online.

The Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance is hosting its Annual Tax Update – CPE Presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. Information for the topic will be presented virtually by James M. Anderson, partner at BKD. Registration for the event is online.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 FranNet of the Heartland is hosting a webinar called Don’t Let Fear Steal Your Dreams of Business Ownership from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This webinar will go over the changing landscape to help potential business owners understand the current and upcoming market. Registration is available online.

Thursday, Jan. 21 The Greater Omaha Chamber is hosting its Annual Meeting from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. virtually. Chamber President David Brown will unveil the annual report and the newly installed chair will present the Chamber’s priorities and direction for the upcoming year. The Chamber will also be awarding the Chairman’s Award of Excellence, Headliner of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year Awards. Tickets are available online and reservations must be made by Jan. 20. All event tickets include access to the event recording until March 31, 2021.

The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands and Best Care EAP have partnered for a webinar on “From BFF to Boss.”

Sixty percent of first-time managers burn out within the first two years because they aren’t able to make the mental and emotional transition from employee to leader. This program is designed to help new managers make this critical shift successfully. The webinar is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and registration is online.

The Supply Chain Professionals will be hosting the first presentation of the new year from noon to 1 p.m. Margaret Schneider, with Conagra brand, will be presenting “A Decade Across the Supply Chain,” and will dive into the changes and trends she has navigated throughout her food supply chain experience. Registration is available online.

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In the Spotlight Paid Content

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Joined

Hired

Morgan Hohlen Salesperson NAI NP Dodge

NAI NP Dodge has added Morgan Hohlen as a licensed commercial real estate salesperson.

She provides comprehensive brokerage services for office, retail, industrial, multifamily and investment properties.

A Nebraska native, Hohlen most recently served as team lead of business development at Sojern in Omaha where she coached a team of 10 professionals. During her time at

Sojern, she also held the roles of senior business development representative, audience partnerships specialist and sales operations specialist. Hohlen received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Advertising in 2017 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she competed as a varsity Track & Field athlete. NAI NP Dodge is the commercial real estate division of NP Dodge, Omaha’s largest full-service real estate company.

ADVERTISING

Sydney Weller Industrial Broker Investors Realty, Inc.

Investors Realty, Inc. is excited to announce Sydney Weller as their newest commercial real estate broker. She will focus her practice primarily on industrial real estate in the Omaha market. Sydney has been a property manager with Investors Realty since 2012. She has been a high performer on the property management team and has excelled while working with mainly industrial tenants. Her extensive expertise in the industrial commercial real estate market

will provide a seamless transition into her new role at Investors Realty.

Sydney graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Business Management. Prior to joining Investors Realty, she worked in the apartment sector for 8 years.

She has her Nebraska Real Estate license. Sydney says, “I am excited to grow my career with this new opportunity at Investors Realty! I joined IRI in 2012 and quickly learned what an amazing company it is. I look forward to taking on new challenges, getting more involved with our community, and building relationships.”

ADVERTISING

Promoted

Promoted

Gail Seaton Chief Operating Officer RCG Advertising & Media

Seaton, who has been with the firm since 1991, advanced from an account executive role to her most recent title of Director of Account Service. She has been instrumental in onboarding both clients and new associates as well as creating and managing marketing plans which effectively deploy millions of ad dollars annually. In 2004, Seaton was one of six executive team members to

participate in the purchase of the agency from then-owner The World Companies.

As COO, Seaton will focus on optimizing agency processes to deliver consistent, scalable results.

Alli Carlson Director of Account Services

well as oversee the development and execution of multiple complex marketing plans.

RCG Advertising & Media

Carlson joined RCG in 2014. Prior to that, she had helped manage marketing for organizations in the financial services and nonprofit categories. She is a past AAF Omaha Ad Rookie of the Year honoree and has served on the board of that organization. In her most recent role of Senior Account Supervisor, Alli helped spearhead the roll out of the agency’s proprietary client review portal as

BANKING

TECHNOLOGY

ADVERTISING

Promoted

Hired

Promoted

Jeremey Shiers Executive Vice President West Gate Bank

West Gate Bank announces the promotion of Jeremey Shiers to Executive Vice President of West Gate Bank and President of the bank’s Mortgage division. Shiers was also elected to the bank’s Board of Directors. He will be taking over for Mark Hansen who is retiring after a 40-year career in the banking industry, including the past 18 years at West Gate Bank where he served in a variety of leadership positions. Shiers joined West Gate Bank in 2016 as CFO of the

Mortgage division where he led financial management and reporting, secondary market and other strategic initiatives. In his new role, he will manage the entire Mortgage division and serve on the bank’s Executive Committee. Shiers is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a degree in Business Administration and the Colorado Graduate School of Banking. Jeremey Shiers is located at West Gate Bank Center at 6003 Old Cheney Road, and can be reached at (402) 4344089 or jshiers@westgate.bank. West Gate Bank is a family-owned community bank with 10 locations in Lincoln and Omaha.

The newest West Gate Bank branch is under construction at 177th and West Maple Road in Omaha and is expected to open in mid-2022. At West Gate Bank, our interest is you! Visit westgate.bank for more information.

Keegan Korf

Lauren Rock

Director Community of Community & Partnership Development

Account Supervisor

AIM Institute

Keegan Korf joins AIM Institute as Director of Community & Partnership Development to help expand Omaha’s technology workforce by connecting people to opportunities. A past teacher and instructional technologist in the Omaha Public Schools, she has passion for education, technology and advocacy. Korf is the vice president of the Board of Trustees for the Omaha Public Library and a mentor for Girls Inc. of Omaha.

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RCG Advertising & Media

Prior to joining RCG in 2015 as an account executive, Rock worked for ten years as a program coordinator for the State of Nebraska. She currently serves on the board of AAF Omaha and is co-chair of the Public Affairs Committee. In her new position at RCG, she will coordinate the efforts of a dedicated client-service team in efficiently executing marketing and media strategies.

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In the Spotlight Paid Content

ACCOUNTING

ACCOUNTING

Promoted

Promoted

Scott Scheef Partner HBE

Scott Scheef, CPA, CVA, has been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2021.

Scott is a 2007 graduate of Hastings College. He joined HBE as an accountant in 2011, specializing in tax, advisory, and accounting services for clients primarily within the commercial, manufacturing, and construction industries. As a Certified Valuation Analyst, Scott also works with clients for succession

planning, buy-sell consultation, and estate planning. He currently leads the firm’s Construction Industry and State and Local Tax (SALT) Specialty Teams.

Scott is past treasurer of the Associated Builders and Contractors Cornhusker Chapter, current treasurer for SMILECenter, and current board member for Construction Accounting Network.

Michael Arens Partner HBE

Michael Arens, CPA, has been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2021. Michael is a 2010 graduate of the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Upon the completion of his master’s degree in 2011, he worked for a public accounting firm in Kearney, Nebraska, before joining HBE in 2014. Since that time, Michael has provided specialized tax and business advisory services for a variety of HBE clients throughout the state. He currently

leads the firm’s Agribusiness Industry Specialty Team, which includes the oversight of specialized client services and business development efforts. Michael serves on the Parish Finance Committee for St. Michaels Catholic Church and is a member of Lincoln’s Young Professionals Group.

LEGAL SERVICES

PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Hired

Awarded

Awarded

Cooper J. Overcash Associate Attorney Woods Aitken

Woods Aitken is delighted to welcome Cooper J. Overcash to the firm as an associate attorney.

He joins the Firm’s transactional department, practicing in the areas of real estate, banking, estate planning, and telecommunications. “We feel very fortunate to have Cooper join us at the Firm,” said Kory D. George, a managing partner at Woods Aitken. “Cooper brings exceptional experience, and he is already proving

himself a great member of our team.”

Overcash received his J.D. and MBA from the University of Virginia and his B.A. from the University of NebraskaLincoln. He draws on a wide range of experience in representing his clients, including prior positions at two leading national law firms, where he counseled clients in mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate governance in financial services and capital markets.

Founded in 1921, Woods Aitken works with clients ranging from individuals and local organizations to regional businesses and national corporations.

The Firm will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021.

Karen Abboud

Nikki Sleddens

2020 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Excellence Award

2020 Achievement in Education Award

American Physical Therapy Association – Nebraska Chapter

Congratulations to Karen Abboud, APTA NE’s PTA Clinical Excellence Award recipient. The annual award recognizes a PTA who’s respected by peers, active in our state association, and contributes to PT in education, management, patient care or research. Abboud is known for her years as PTA Caucus representative and her work as the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education for Clarkson College.

PHYSICAL THERAPY Awarded

Dr. Lisa Black Mary Ellen Sacksteder Award American Physical Therapy Association – Nebraska Chapter

Dr. Lisa Black is APTA Nebraska’s 2020 Mary Ellen Sacksteder Award recipient. This is the highest honor of the association.

Black has distinguished herself in the area of clinical education serving.

She’s a nationally known credentialed trainer for practicing clinicians.

She was elected to a national role as Secretary for the Clinical Education Special Interest Group

of APTA’s Academy of Education and served on the Academy’s Programming Committee. She’s spent thousands of hours over 16 years practicing and teaching community-based health promotion skills benefitting dozens of community partners. She was named “Physical Therapy Educator of the Year” by physical therapy students recognizing her teaching and scholarship.

She’s demonstrated a strong record of collaboration and has published several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She’s been involved in a national, multi-site study that describes novice to expert clinical reasoning in practice is innovative and longitudinal in nature, allowing future scholarly impact.

Her expertise in clinical education and reasoning earned her the APTA Academy

of Education’s “Stanford Award.” She is a most humble, mission centered role model for students and established clinicians.

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American Physical Therapy Association – Nebraska Chapter

Congratulations to Nikki Sleddens, APTA Nebraska’s 2020 Achievement in Education Award recipient. This annual award honors a member who has made service contributions to physical therapy and to the chapter by developing and delivering quality education experiences that improve the profession of physical therapy. Nikki has worked tirelessly in developing and engaging clinicians on the state and national level.

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