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YP Q&A • YOUNG PROFESSIONALS “what is a ‘must-do’ this summer in omaha?”

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The sun is finally out on a regular basis and those warm gentles breezes are once again blowing across the Nebraska plains. While you’re out soaking up this delightful “non-winter” energy, please keep in mind some of my personal picks for ways to make the most of the extra daylight. As we approach these summer months, Omaha is buzzing with activities and I am amazed at how many events are available for the community to engage in. Whether you are looking for an activity for the family, a place with outside ambiance and live music for a night out, or somewhere to spend a day with friends enjoying a little jazz and wine, the greater Omaha area is sure to please. I’d like to take this occasion to highlight a handful of the summer activities available in our community this month, while providing some websites where more information can be found. If you are looking for something for the whole family to engage in, the Joslyn Castle Classic Weekend is just the thing. This event, hosted by the Joslyn Castle Trust, has “something for everyone”. The weekend is packed with fun activities - a fashion show, luncheon and a Jazz & Gin Gala, which includes Charleston dance lessons, cocktails, dinner and dancing to The Sing, Sing, Swing Orchestra. Roaring twenties attire is encouraged! On Father’s Day, the show will include vintage automobiles and motorcycles, old time games, a jazz band, a vintage clothing display and tours of the Joslyn Castle. A perfect opportunity to spend time with Dad on his special day and travel back in time! For more information, visit www.joslyncastlecarclassic.com. Speaking of journeying back through time, revisit the Shakespearean era this summer by attending the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival from June 24-July 11. The festival includes two performances this season that will mesmerize and captivate audiences. “Two Gentlemen of Verona” is a musical comedy highlighting loyalty and love as two best friends come to head over a shared object of affection - the beautiful lady Silvia. The other performance, “Romeo and Juliet,” is such a well known and popular tale of two young “star-cross’d lovers” that it needs no additional introduction. To learn more visit, www.nebraskashakespeare.com. Another opportunity for summer fun (and possibly a romantic date night) is actually an opportunity we are proud to be a sponsor of, is Jazz on the Vine at Soaring Wings Vineyard hosted by the Midwest Smooth Jazz Society. The Midwest Smooth Jazz Society & Next Dimension Radio will present “Jazz on the Vine” starring national and local performers. Soaring Wings Vineyard will feature innervision Los Angeles recording artist Will Donato along with special guests Eddie Redddick and Shon Reddick. Muze Muzic Artist Johnny “Amazing” Meza (the up and coming Michael Buble), Smooth Jazz artist Blake Aaron named a “genius on the guitar” by LA Times. And, two Midwest Smooth Jazz performers, Darryl White an Associate Professor of Trumpet at UNL, and special appearance by Recording Artist, CYM. Be part of the live CD and DVD taping and CD signing parties from 1:00 pm to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy Aromatherapy Oxygen Bar, Bottled Water selections, food, wine tastings and bottles available. Visit www.midwestsmoothjazz.com for ticket information and schedule and www.soaringwingswine.com for directions.

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19 and 20 at the Joslyn Castle, the Joslyn Castle Trust will host the Joslyn Classic Weekend. Featuring classic cars, high fashion and old-fashioned fun, the weekend will appeal to family members young and old(er) alike.

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“class act” J O S L Y N CASTLE C L A S S I C WEEKEND STORY BY MOLLY GARRIOTT | PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSLYN CASTLE TRUST

The weekend event will be held on the Joslyn Castle grounds at 3902 Davenport Street. Joslyn Castle is now owned by the State of Nebraska and managed by the Joslyn Castle Trust. It was the family home of George and Sarah Joslyn, Nebraska’s wealthiest couple in the early part of the twentieth century. The Joslyn’s commissioned architect John McDonald to design their home and construction was completed in 1903. He recreated a European mansion befitting of the Joslyn’s social status: a Scottish Baronial style home perched on a hill on the western outskirts of the young river town. The home, with all its intricate detail work, took only 11 months to build and cost the Joslyns an impressive $250,000 - it is considered priceless in today’s dollars. The 19,360 square foot mansion is a showpiece of craftsmanship, replete with wrought iron, leaded glass, marble and mahogany. The grounds surrounding the castle matched its impressiveness with a green house and palm house full of delicate orchids, a lily pond, squirrel and bird houses, and lush herbaceous borders. George Joslyn died in 1916 when he was in his 60s, and Sarah continued to live in the home she had shared with her husband and their adopted daughter, Violet, until her death in 1944. She was 88 years old. Always a supporter of the arts, Sarah wished her 5.5 acre estate be used to promote cultural activities and education in Omaha. Following Sarah’s death, the Omaha Public School’s (OPS) administrative offices were located in Joslyn Castle. When, in 1989, OPS moved to the recently remodeled Tech High building, the State of Nebraska assumed ownership of Joslyn Castle. The stately home has long been a cornerstone of the neighborhood. The Joslyn Castle Trust, Inc., formerly The Friends of Joslyn Castle, works closely with surrounding neighborhood associations and 12

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| joslyn castle classic weekend | The Trust hosts events throughout the year to raise both awareness and funds to continue the restoration of the Joslyn Castle property. The ASID Designer Showhouse, hosted in the fall, is one of the most notable fundraisers. “The showhouse took the Joslyn Castle Trust to a new level of visibility and fundraising,” says Mark Maser, Joslyn Castle Trust board member, “We wanted an event to compliment the Showhouse that would maintain interest in the castle, and we have created the Castle Classic Weekend.” “The first-ever Joslyn Castle Classic Weekend will be a fabulous three days of fashion, food, art, jewelry and vintage vehicles,” says Susan McMannama, Joslyn Castle Trust Board member and chair of the Joslyn Castle Classic Weekend. The idea for the event came from Maser’s father who had participated in numerous classic car shows. The combination of high fashion and sleek cars was popular in Paris. Models arrived at fashion shows in classic cars, and eventually, the cars became as integral to the events as the fashion. The highlights of Joslyn Classic Weekend include a vintage car show, a style show and luncheon, and a 1920s Jazz and Gin Gala, complete with Charleston lessons, a gourmet meal, and live music from Sing Sing Swing Orchestra. Old-fashioned games, live music, face painting, jugglers, and food round out the weekend, making it fun for the entire family.

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“This is not your typical car show put on in a parking lot with loud 50s music. This is a class act,” assures Jerry Vincentini, organizer of the weekend’s Castle Classic Car Show. Vincentini has over 50 years experience restoring and collecting

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vintage and classic cars. The Joslyn show is unique on many levels. The caliber and number of entries is top notch. Antique cars, motorcycles and bicycles will be on display. “It’s the ‘Peoples Choice Awards’ for cars,” explains Vincentini. continued

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1937 CHEVROLET COUPE There is also no formal judging; visitors vote for their favorite cars. Though the title of the event is “Joslyn Castle Car Classic,” Vincentini says a car must have been made between 1910 and the 1940s to earn the “classic” name. Cars pre- or post- dating this time span are considered vintage, distinctive or collector cars. Vincentini will show four of his own cars and one 1934 Harley motorcycle with a side car and reverse gear. His collection tops out at about 20 cars and 15 motorcycles, including three 1951 Ford Victorias. Says Vincentini: “I mainly collect cars I was familiar with in the 1950s.”

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Vincentini invited Roger Olsen, a fellow car enthusiast, to participate in the weekend’s show. Olsen, whose current project is the restoration of a 1929 Ford Model A coupe, was happy to oblige. He is bringing his 1939 Lincoln Zephyr coupe. “It’s a rare car,” Olsen explains. “Only 5,800 were built between 1938 and 1939.” Burgundy red with tan interior, the Zephyr is a three-passenger, three-window, threegear stick shift, art deco coupe. Its accessories include white tires, overdrive, and an A.M. radio. But mostly Olsen likes to restore Fords: “I grew up with Fords.”

In particular, he gravitates towards Model A’s from the 1940s and 1950s. “They have the best survival rate of cars from that age,” he maintains. And finding parts for the restorations, on which his son sometimes joins in, is comparatively easy. Olsen describes restoring cars as a fun hobby. Though it may not be as simple as bird watching or stamp collecting, he admits it serves a similar purpose: “It keeps me out of the bars.” Bob Chalek is a self-described car nut who has fed his fascination for cars since he was in high school. His entry for the Joslyn Classic Car Show is a 1932 Cadillac LaSalle. Chalek found it at an auction, the only car he has restored that he ever bought at auction. “Usually they find me,” he chuckles. Only 2,300 of its kind were produced in 1932, so his entry is a relatively rare automobile. It’s a four door town sedan that sports a sleek black exterior and brown mohair interior. It was a cosmetic, or partial, restoration, says Chalek. The body was not taken from the frame. But Chalek enjoys the challenge of a total restoration. “It is intriguing to me to bring one [a car] back from the dead,” he states. He sells what he restores to fund his “habit.” His favorite cars include GM cars - Chevrolets and Pontiacs. Chalek’s first restoration was back in 1954 when he worked on a 1938 LaSalle convertible. Over the ensuing 50 plus years, he has infused life back into 10 cars. Richard Schultz is more of a motorcycle man than car-crazed. 14

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The 82-year-old retiree has restored over 80 motorcycles during his 40 years over refurbishing and collecting antique cars and bikes. He still possesses numerous motorcycles and seven cars, which include a 1930 Model A Roadster, a 1942 Willis military jeep, a 1951 Henry J, a 1953 Henry J and a 1959 Chrysler New Yorker. However, bikes are his first love. He bought his first Harley Davidson in 1945 during his junior year in high school for $250, and the rest, as they say, is history. Eighty plus bikes later he is still going strong. Schultz will be bringing highlights from his collection to the Joslyn. A 1919 Excelsior, a brand that Schultz says developed after the turn of the 20th century, with a side car is one of his entries. A rare bike with only 4,000 miles, it still sports its original olive green paint. He purchased it in Minnesota forty years ago. He’ll also bring a 1906 Indian motorcycle and a 1910 Yale. Collecting and restoring bikes and cars is “an incredible hobby,” Schultz says. Its allure is that it is multifaceted. “The thrill of the hunt, negotiating its purchase, researching for the restoration, the actual act of restoring” are all engaging for Schultz. And it has the added bonus of connecting him to other car and bike enthusiasts all over the world. He has met Steve McQueen at the Davenport swap meet and has helped Jay Leno locate missing parts for the comedian’s 1932 Indian motorcycle.

1951 FORD CONVERTIBLE For Jim Canedy, restoring cars is a father-son venture. As a young teen, Canedy and his father first began working on cars together. “It was a wonderful way to get to know each other,” Canedy recalls, “There were few distractions, and we were able to talk for hours at a time.” Flash forward a few decades and the father-son team is now Canedy and his 17-year-old son, James. James has spent much of his young life with his head under the hood of a car next to his father. The two Canedys, along with family friend Kirk Kummer, restored a 1957 Isetta 300, their entry in the Joslyn Castle Classic Car Show. Canedy dubs it the “original Smart Car.” Initially manufactured by the Italian car company, Iso, BMW bought the rights to produce the Isetta after World War II. It is a diminutive drive: it holds only two people, has one door that opens in front like a refrigerator, has a single cylinder engine, lacks a trunk, and only has one gauge- the speedometer. It has only a three gallon capacity gas tank but can get up to 68 miles per gallon. It won’t set any records for speed, however: it will accelerate up to 50mph, but only “downhill and with a tailwind,” jokes Canedy. Canedy enjoys car shows because they aptly showcase the automobile’s evolution. “Each generation builds on the next,” he states. Rather like the father-son car restoring tradition. m

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| puttin’ on the ritz | THE FASHION CLASSIC The weekend kicks off Friday, June 18 with The Fashion Classic luncheon and fashion show. Starting at 11 a.m. is the Fashion Show under the Tent. New and vintage fashion from she.la boutique, Lafayette 148, and Pish Posh children’s apparel will be featured. Accessorizing the ensembles is one-of-a-kind estate jewelry from Borsheim’s. Following the outdoor fashion show is a luncheon inside the Castle. On display in the Castle throughout the entire weekend are antique fashions from private collector, Kathleen Best’s, collection. Best started collecting antique apparel 45 years ago when she happened upon a beaded, 1920 dress. She purchased the gown for $2 and thus began her passion for fashion. Best’s collection exceeds 500 items of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing from the 1870s until the 1940s. Though she recognizes that “vintage” clothing from the 60s and 70s is in demand today, she focused on the early part of the 20th century: “I didn’t like to think the clothes I used to wear were vintage.” Clothing from this time period is rare which makes Best’s collection so special. And given its size, adequate storage is problematic. Thus, samples from her collection are on display throughout the state in museums and historical societies, and she has begun giving portions of her collection to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln’s Department of Needlework and Design. The Joslyn will focus on women’s apparel with two dresses from 19001910, two from 1910-1920, nine from the Roaring 20s, and one coat wrap from the 1930s. So celebrate Father’s Day by stepping back in time. Picnic outdoors, stroll through beautiful gardens, take in the artistry of vintage fashions, and witness the craftsmanship of collector cars. Slow down and savor the moment. You won’t miss the fast lane. Tickets for the Classic Car Show are $10 in advance at area Hy-Vee stores or online. Children under 12 are free. For more information and tickets to the other weekend events, call the Joslyn Caste at 5952199 or visit www.joslyncastlecarclassic.com.

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making the most of things YOU CAN’T GET SOMETHING FROM NOTHING, SO THE SAYING GOES. ONLY NO ONE EVER TOLD KIRSTEN CASE-PENROD THIS. OR IF THEY DID, SHE DID NOT LISTEN. BECAUSE THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE DID WITH THE GREATER OMAHA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: SHE MADE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING.

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When Case-Penrod first came on board at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, she managed the Chamber’s Youth Leadership Omaha, a leadership program for area tenth graders. Her duties included selecting participating students, developing program curriculum and coordinating the community volunteers for the program. Given the scope of the program, it was a full-time job in itself. But, when a group of young professionals approached the Chamber six years ago to address how their contemporaries could become better engaged in the community and have a greater voice in public policy, the Chamber addressed their concerns by establishing the Omaha Chamber’s Young Professional Council. In the beginning, Case-Penrod split her attention between this new council and Youth Leadership Omaha, but it quickly became apparent that the young professional organization would require full-time attention. The Young Professional Council became the Greater Omaha Young Professionals in 2004, and Case-Penrod assumed role of manager as well as founding member. The founding members of the Greater Omaha Young Professionals sought to address the brain-drain trend- when bright, talented young people were leaving the city in which they were raised or educated for other points considered more vibrant. “Our focus was on attraction and retention,” recalls Case-Penrod. It was not enough to draw young professionals to the city; the city had to be engaging enough to keep them here. Within that first year, the Chamber conducted a survey. The goal was to have 2,000 participate. 4,000 responded. The Chamber soon discovered that many young professionals were not committed to staying in Omaha. “They weren’t grounded here in the community,” says Case-Penrod. The survey results indicated that the brain-drain “wasn’t about the job anymore. Technology gave rise to remote work opportunities.” The new perspective, Case-Penrod continues, was more about creating a love of place than economic opportunities. If young professionals felt connected to their community, they remained. This awareness “really changes the landscape of how you draw talent,” Case-Penrod asserts. She feels strongly that Omaha needs to keep the young talent here to function as a community. She, herself, is part of the demographic she sought to cultivate as president of the Greater Omaha Young Professionals. After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley in 1996 with a BA in Spanish and minor in Sociology, she accepted a position at Boys and Girls Town as a Bilingual Crisis Counselor and Certified Assistant

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Family Teacher. She left Boy and Girls Town in 1999 when she went to work for the United Way of the Midlands, first as a Youth Services Coordinator and then as the Director of Recruitment and Referral. While with the United Way, Case-Penrod recruited and trained hundreds of adult and youth volunteers. The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce tapped into her keen interest in youth and volunteerism when it hired her in 2004 as the manager of its Youth Leadership Omaha program. Her conceptual and organizational skills made her well-equipped to launch the Greater Omaha Young Professionals. “We asked Kirsten to make something out of nothing really, to attract and keep young professionals in the community,” says David Brown, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce President. With only what he calls “vague outlines,” Case-Penrod set out to create an entirely new Chamber program. At first she looked to other communities for a blueprint but quickly discovered there were few existing models. It was to be from a ground up construction: “Kirsten created the ‘textbook’” for a young professionals program, attributes Brown. She created a vehicle for communicating with individuals in this demographic, pooled the resulting information and organized a board to determine, create and facilitate programming. With fifteen board members and up to 4,000 participating in the Greater Omaha Young Professionals programming, the group has situated itself to be part of the solution for attracting and retaining young professionals in the community. The group has had an integral part of the Omaha 2020 plan, helping to identify key areas for community improvement and offering insight on how to attain these goals. Says Case-Penrod: “We’ve become a strong advocacy group on public policy.” The latest chapter in Case-Penrod’s career has taken her to the mayor’s office. In March, she became the city’s first Chief Service Officer. As such, Case-Penrod will inventory and enhance existing community services. Two programs, Educational Resources for At-Risk Youth and Neighborhood Restoration Service Projects, will have top priority. “Kirsten’s broad range of experience in volunteer coordination with a large variety of community stakeholders ensures that Omaha will achieve great success with the Cities Service program,” Mayor Suttle states. The Cities of Service program is an outgrowth of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The program is a bipartisan coalition of mayors who seek to effect change through volunteerism. Cities are considered the “front lines” of the challenges that face our nation as a whole. When confronted at the municipal level, through an army of local volunteers who have an immediate stake in the community, change is more readily effected. Awareness and action on the local level precipitates change on the federal level. When Cities of Service first began in September 2009, there were 17 founding cities. Today, just eight months later, the coalition includes 90 mayors, including Mayor Suttle. Eight of the country’s ten largest cities participate, as do thirty of the top fifty largest cities, encompassing 44 million Americans. That is a huge potential for change. Case-Penrod believes people can make a difference, can create change: “Both individually and collectively we can do great things.” This can-do attitude has served her well in her career. As a result, thankfully, it has served our community even more.

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passion for progress THE GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER

HAS APPOINTED SARAH A. JOHNSON GREATER OMAHA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, JUNE 3RD. SHE WILL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT YP PROGRAMS AND RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THE EFFORTS. IN ADDITION, SHE WILL WORK MANAGER OF THE

TO INCREASE THE REPRESENTATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF DIVERSE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

SARA A. JOHNSON GREATER OMAHA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Johnson comes to the Chamber from her role as Operations Manager for The Reader & ABM Enterprises. Prior to that she was Director of Agency Operations for Archrival. She has held a variety of leadership roles with the Greater Omaha Young Professionals. “We are pleased with the selection of Sarah as the manager of the Omaha Young Professionals. She brings a strong professional and volunteer background, which will be instrumental in our mission to attract and retain talented young professionals,” said Jay Palu, an architect at DLR Group and the chair of the Greater Omaha Young Professionals Council, “She also has a thorough understanding of Greater Omaha’s young professional landscape, allowing her to hit the ground running.” “I’m passionate about the mission of the Greater Omaha Young Professionals and believe the efforts of young people can and will have a powerful impact on our community,” said Johnson, “I look forward to taking this program to the next level and getting area young professionals involved in the progress of our city.” Johnson has a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in advertising from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and is pursuing a master's degree in public health concentrating on community education from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her office will be at the Greater Omaha Chamber downtown office, 1301 Harney St. Effective June 3rd, she can be reached at (402) 978-7945 or sjohnson@omahachamber.org. The mission of Greater Omaha Young Professionals is to serve as a catalyst organization to retain and attract young professionals to the Greater Omaha area through engagement, opportunity and advocacy.

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contact phil jarrett mentor@allourkids.org Mission: Creating a community of caring for students in kindergarten through high school, helping more disadvantaged youth graduate and pursue higher education. Community served: More than 4,500 at-risk youth from twelve elementary schools, four middle schools and four high schools in the Omaha Public School district. Leadership volunteer opportunities and how people can get involved: The Winners Circle program is an incentive system that motivates students, grades K-6, to set personal, academic and citizenship goals. Volunteers, or “Goal Buddies” visit Winners Circle students in their classrooms twice a quarter, offering extra encouragement. Students who succeed in achieving their goals are publicly recognized for their accomplishments at quarterly celebrations with their families, teachers and friends. In grades 6-12, the All Our Kids program matches groups of 3-4 students with a mentor. Meetings take place twice a month after school and are facilitated by All Our Kids program staff members. Graduates of the All Our Kids program are eligible for college scholarships through the All Our Kids Endowment Fund. To learn more about The Partnership For Our Kids, visit www.thepartnershipforourkids.org.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Lamp, Rynearson & Associates’ Early Career Professionals (“ECP”) organization provides a channel for employees age 40 and younger to develop as leaders and to have a voice in successful future of the firm. Young professionals become engaged in topics and activities that are valuable and relative to their personal and professional lives. The ECP program encourages younger employees to attend external training, both for personal growth and to assist in the strategic positioning of the company. The firm has also created an internal coaching and mentoring program for employees, and supports fostering relationships with company mentors. Young professionals are afforded the opportunity to take part in “Business Management Mentoring,” where firm leaders discuss the history of the firm and organizational, financial and operational procedures within the company. These young employees contribute as much to the financial success of Lamp Rynearson as they do the cultural success. They provide energy, enthusiasm and insight from the perspective of their generation. The ECP organization implements progressive change through activities and events, leading to a more dynamic culture. Young professionals at Lamp Rynearson feel the sense of engagement and empowerment which correlates to feelings of ownership in the future direction and success of our organization. Lamp Rynearson specializes in civil engineering, survey, and land planning.

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Through my hypermedia work with 510 Cinema I have had several opportunities to work with Lawrence Bolding (Forest Gump, The Truman Show, Benny and Joon), someone I have developed a deep respect for and consider a true friend. Mr. Bolding asked that I serve as a director of 21st Century Films, a 501c3 corporation he organized for the procurement and stabilization of several thousand at-risk Lakota artifacts. These handmade leather artifacts were fashioned by Horn Chips and used by Crazy Horse, Rain in the Face, Gall and other notable Lakotas, and were used in every day life and in battle (including the Custer fight at the Little Big Horn) 21st Century Films primary goal is to stop the destruction of unique Lakota history, so that it may be saved for present and future Lakota generations. The organization is currently in pre-production for a feature film and series of documentaries, which will utilize historical and overlooked tribal information from ancestors’ personal accounts and documented historical facts. They are also seeking to create a permanent museum as well

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as an exhibit that will travel world-wide. In coordination with this, we want to build a tribal family center on the Rosebud Reservation for the Lakota people based on the ways of the elders, with an emphasis on bringing the history and culture of the tribe back to the children so that it is their own. These projects will provide an opportunity for employment in various capacities for members of one of the most impoverished tribes in the United States, thereby giving the Lakota community resources for their future by preserving and sharing their past. I have always found the study of history to be fascinating- watching documentaries, listening to lectures and going to museums as often as I can. The opportunity to be a part of projects such as these has been a dream come true. When Mr. Bolding asked that I become involved I was honored. This is the kind of work you do, not for recognition or career advancement, but because it is bigger than yourself. In addition to the work with 21st Century films, through 510 Cinema I have recently been granted the opportunity to work with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. This is an excellent chance to let young professionals get a glimpse of what it is like living and working in the community that I call home.

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whatisa“must-do”inomaha thissummer?

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AS AN OMAHAN, THERE ARE SO MANY “MUST-DO” THINGS IN THE SUMMER TIME. For example, College World Series, Cox Classic, and the Zoo are activities that I tell all of my out-of-town friends about. There is one other “must-do” activity for me and that is the outdoor live music scene. There are so many great venues and the music scene here is definitely on the up-and-up! I love to take in the fresh air, the beautiful weather, and the atmosphere. What types of music you might ask? I enjoy anyone with talent! I ASHLY can listen to anything from country to rock to dance/pop. There are so many genres that are HOVATTER represented locally and there is something for everyone. Although there will always be the Classic, CWS, and the Zoo, I think everyone should check out a few of the local bands this summer when given the opportunity. It is always a unique experience and a part of Omaha’s culture.

PULL OUT YOUR MOBILE DEVICES, GRAB YOUR CALENDAR AND PEN, AND LOCATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. Highlight it. Circle it. The Fourth Annual Brew Haha has arrived! This is a great event that offers amazing food and delicious beer tasting from some of our communities best local breweries and restaurants. The event held on BRAD the Lewis & Clark Landing is guaranteed to be a great time with live METZLER music, various games, a silent auction featuring local artists, a fun crowd and an overall pleasant atmosphere. This event is a fundraiser orchestrated by the Habitat for Humanity Omaha Young Professionals group. So make sure to mark this date and come enjoy some great microbrews with new and old friends and support the community in the process! It’s a win-win situation!

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OMAHA SUMMERS ARE GREAT! My “must-do” summer activity is Tubing & Adventures. You would not believe how fun it is to relax and float down the Elkhorn River. We have gone in groups of four or as many as 25 people. It’s an amazing experience to be minutes from Omaha but still feel like you’ve gotten out of the city & into nature. It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon!

MY “MUST DO” ACTIVITY THIS SUMMER IS ANYTHING OUTDOORS! After the rough winter we had, I am looking forward to spending as much time as possible outside in the sun. I love catching a few College World Series games, going to Jazz on the Green and participating in the Taco Ride on Thursday evenings, checking out the local farmer’s market and Taste of Omaha, and making a trip or two to Lake Okoboji. I’ll also enjoy the simple things like taking our dog for walks, reading good books and enjoying a glass of wine on the patio!

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BY ANDI HALLGREN

it all started with H&M’s launch of the garden collection– an organic and eco-friendly twist to spring and summer fashions, key items, romantic details, and patterns upon patterns of flower power appropriate pieces. this summer, tap into your flirty, fun, and feminine side– you’ll see a lot of floral patterns paired nicely with all things casual and neutral. add these color palette, pattern, texture, print, and seasonal key item recommendations to your shopping list, and you are well on your way to a casual summer wardrobe that will make you feel effortlessly pulled together. an array of colors and textures take summer’s neutral palette way beyond white with tans, khakis, pale pinks, baby blues, and other barely there pales. a great rule of thumb when dressing in neutrals is to choose one darker item– and work your way around it with lighter hued items and textures. pair summer pales with a lot of texture– the more texture, the better. add texture through three-dimensional tops, embroidered and romantic details, and through a mixture of fabrications from silks, to cottons, to linens. a fun way to add texture is through neutral embellished shoes and bold accessories. let’s talk flowers we’ll see them in all kinds– large and small prints, juxtaposed, vintage, romantic, exotic, abstract, bright, bold, glamorous, and even subtle. a great way to do floral is through one stand alone item– a patterned dress or shirt paired with neutrals. this will bring focus to the print and give it and you just enough attention. dress the part the most versatile of them all– a dress is your one piece answer to what to wear– anywhere. dressed up for parties or down for play, a dress is a simple way to create a pulled together look for any occasion. there is a large focus on the white dress this summer– linen, soft cotton, breezy, and light. we’ll see feminine details such as sweetheart tops, rosette and ruffle detailing, lace, and cotton eyelet in various silhouettes from maxi to shift to crocheted halters.

single blooms and stand alones add these must-have items to your shopping list: floral prints– look for both dresses and tops with a print that you naturally gravitate to when shopping.

relaxed pants and shorts– with soft pleats and rolled hems in various fabrications– cotton, linen, and silk.

the white dress in various fabrications with simple feminine details.

nude and neutral sandals– wear them with shorts, dresses, even cropped pants. sandals with embellishment add extra dimension to neutral-hued outfits.

embellished tops– neutral colored tees with ruffles, rosettes, and applique detailing make for great romantic staples.

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STORY BY MOLLY GARRIOTT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY metroMAGAZINE

claire landolt likes to take clothing from previous periods and tweak them for today’s woman. using modern colors and updated cuts, she brings fresh takes on vintage garments, making them suitable for 2010.

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hey day provides much of her inspiration. The Roncalli Catholic High School senior is a fan of classic films. In fact, the silver screen precipitated her interest in fashion design: “I would watch older movies…from the 40s and 50s, and see things that I would love to wear and draw them in a notebook.” At age twelve, she organized her first fashion show for a school talent show. Her involvement continued and lead to her participation in Omaha Fashion Week 2010, September 13-18. Not surprisingly, Landolt is drawn to clothing that transcends time. She’s not one to follow fads and try the trends. Rather, she opts for classic pieces and silhouettes. “Clothing that accentuates the waist and bust creating a great silhouette,” is never out of style. She keeps her look fresh by playing with pattern: “I enjoy using prints and incorporating them with other prints and solids.” And forget casual Converse All-Stars or comfy, wooly Uggs; this busy teen prefers heels for her daily footwear. Landolt has found a great deal of support in Omaha’s fashion industry. She approached Jessica Latham at Bellwether Boutique over a year ago to see if Latham was interested in selling her clothing in the Old Market store. The business relationship blossomed into a mentorship.

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“Ever since then she has taken me under her wing and helped me get involved with Omaha Fashion Week,” says Landolt. One day Landolt hopes to own an inn, and Latham has schooled her on the fundamentals of owning and operating a business. Her fall line is currently under construction. Landolt, who says history is one of her favorite subjects in school, is harkening further back than her beloved 1940s and 1950s. This fall she takes her inspiration from the Victorian period. Once again it is the silhouette that captures Landolt’s creative eye. The Victorian knew how to create a silhouette. Landolt’s fall line will incorporate classic Victorian features like bustles, corsets, and hoop skirts. But it isn’t simply a rehashing of the old. Landolt’s creations will incorporate newspaper as well as fabric. “I enjoy using new and different materials. I have made garments out of many things, most notably newspaper, duct tape and aluminum cans. I work off the dress form. First I make a pattern with newspaper. Then I cut the pattern with fresh newspaper and coat the inside with duct tape. I then finish the edges with small strips of duct tape. Next I make the skirt which I put on the bodice one strip at a time. Finally I will put in the grommets,” illustrates Landolt. If the dress is primarily constructed from newspaper, it typically lasts for one show only. The more duct tape used in its design makes it more durable. For Landolt, cut is the most important element of design. “If the cut doesn’t flatter the wearer, none of the other things matter. If the cut is right I believe the wearer could wear any kind of material.” Landolt is honored to have been chosen to participate in Omaha Fashion Week. She believes the talent presented in the event runs deep and puts Omaha on the fashion map. “It is a great opportunity for the designers of Omaha to showcase their talents,” asserts Landolt. Being included in such company, much of it seasoned, is a boon for a designer like Landolt who is at the incipient stages of her fashion career. metroMagazine • The Spirit of Omaha

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the food meditation •MORE ON FOOD

EVERY TIME I WRITE ON ARTICLE ON FOOD, IT RECEIVES A LOT OF INTEREST, A LOT OF QUESTIONS AND A LOT OF COMMENTS. IN THE MARCH ISSUE, I WROTE AN ARTICLE ABOUT FOOD RULES. IN THAT ARTICLE, I MENTIONED THE “FOOD MEDITATION”. I GOT SO MANY INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FOOD MEDITATION THAT I AM FOLLOWING UP WITH A FULL ARTICLE ON THE SUBJECT.

concerted efforts in the realm of “right diet”, I was asking question after question. Finally, she looked at me and said, “You know, Mary, at this point you know more about food and how your body responds to it than I do. We had a few hours on the topic in medical school. I am not an expert on nutrition.”

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As I walked out of my physician’s office, it occurred to me just how important it is that we each educate ourselves and really take responsibility for our own health. Read, listen and learn as much as you can at every opportunity but ALWAYS remember that the most important information comes from your body and its response to what you put in it. You are the expert on how your body is responding to any food or to anything else in life. Learn to listen to your body. That is what the food meditation is all about.

General Thoughts on Food and Diet I really do believe that we are what we eat. Like many of you, I have read numerous books and articles on the subject trying to figure out what the “right diet” is and how to permanently get myself on the “correct” eating path that will allow me to feel good and fit into my jeans the way I want to. In that process, I have arrived at several conclusions: •The right diet is different for everyone. •The right diet varies with the seasons of the year. •The right diet varies with stages of life. •We are going to ebb and flow and take turns that take us other than where we want to be. Like so many things in life, the right diet is not a destination that you will one day arrive at and remain. It is simply a part of the journey. What we are eating requires attention, awareness, flexibility and the willingness to continually re-evaluate and re-adjust. A couple years ago, I went vegan. I liked being vegan. At first, I felt fabulous. Unfortunately, I became anemic as I moved into a life stage in which my body needed more iron. I had to readjust and that has been challenging process in many ways. There are many experts on the topic of food and nutrition. The viewpoints and information offered is important. Ultimately, however, you are the expert on your own body and you are responsible. When I was meeting recently with my physician, we were discussing food and diet. Because I was frustrated with being out of balance after my

The Food Meditation The general concept of a food meditation is to take the time out to eat and experience the body’s response to food in a way that you really hear and feel the body’s response. If you are driving through a fast food restaurant and trying to eat while juggling a cell phone with three others in the car, you are unlikely to have any clear idea as to your body’s response to the food you eat at the red light. You may not even remember what or whether you ate. Later, when you feel exhausted, you are unlikely to make the connection between what you ate and how you are feeling. Find Some Time where you can Eat Slowly The first time I did a food meditation was when I was on a sabbatical for several weeks and by myself a good portion of the time. That was a fabulous way to experience food and if you have the opportunity to do something like that, do it. Since then, my food meditations have required that I carve out space here and there in my full but rewarding schedule. What you need is at least a couple hours during which you can focus on eating and your body’s response. Because the food meditation involves eating one food at a time, it may work well to find a couple opportunities each week to begin exploring. 26

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Pick one Food The food meditation involves experiencing one food at a time. When we eat three or four different things at one time, it is difficult to know what set off the heartburn. One of the interesting things for me when I limited my intake to one food at a time was to discover that there are “healthy” foods that my body is not interested in. Whatever food you choose for your meditation, develop the mindset that this is the first time you have ever eaten the food. Explore the food as though it is a new discovery. Eat Slowly and Observe If possible, conduct your food meditation on your own (or with others who are doing the same thing). Turn on some meditational music for background. Turn off the television and set reading materials to the side. Totally focus on the body’s experience of the food you are eating. Begin to eat your chosen food. Chew slowly and thoroughly. Try the macrobiotic approach of chewing 100 times before swallowing. Notice the response in the mouth as you begin the process of eating. Once you swallow, close the eyes and continue to notice the effect of the food as the food works it way through the digestive process. Do you have a burning sensation in the esophagus? Or, is there a reaction of being soothed? Continue to observe the food on its digestive journey. Does any part of the journey result in a positive or negative reaction? Notice how you feel. Notice your energy level. Notice your mood. If possible, don’t eat anything else for a few hours. Just use the time to continue to notice. Use a Food Journal Journal about your food meditation. I set up a spreadsheet. If I don’t have a lot of time, I write down what I ate and any noticeable reactions of the mind or body. If I have a little more time, I add details such as time of day and what else is going on. My journal is very important in terms of helping me identify the best foods for me.

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Once I am confident that a food is a good one for my body, I transfer the food to a separate list of foods that I title “Foods My Body Loves.” I keep that list in my kitchen near my recipe books and my grocery list. Validate your Reactions The food meditation process will teach you what foods your body wants to eat (as distinguished from what the mind might crave). When I find a food that my body really likes, I repeat the food meditation with that food. I then start to combine that food with other foods to learn about food combinations. That is, I repeat the food meditation process with more than one food but only after I have tried each on its own.

Learn More about the Foods your Body Loves While I have come to implicitly trust my body, it is also important to me to know more details about the foods I eat. As much as my body loves lentils, I know it takes more than lentils to sustain me. In general, I spend a lot of time trying to be clear about my body’s general needs from the perspective of nutritional science. I do tend, however, to be multidisciplinary in approach. What has worked for me is to combine elements of ayurveda, macrobiotics and various other approaches. Healing Friends As you explore food and your body’s reaction to it, develop a circle of friends who are supportive

of your efforts to eat in differently. Many of my friends eat burgers and fries but those same friends are amazingly supportive of a penchant for wheatgrass juice and liquid life. Surround yourself with support.

For More Information The topic of food generates a lot of interest. I write from my personal experience and exploration. I am multidisciplinary in approach. I have spent time learning and exploring many disciplines and approaches. If you have a question or comment related to something covered in one of my articles, email me at Information@SpiritofOmaha.com, ATTENTION: MARY V. m

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the soul’s journey • with dixie clark

expansion vs. contraction Our soul’s purpose in this lifetime is expansion and to come into wholeness. We’re here to learn how to use the sacred energy that surrounds us and flows through us in ways that help us open to soul awareness; to truly know ourselves as Divine. Because of this, each of our souls has an agenda in every situation we face to assist in this awakening. Due to our lack of awareness on the conscious level, it may seem as though just the opposite is happening in some of these situations. We each must deal with so many challenges, heartbreaks, losses in our lifetimes that it can seem absurd at times that there is a Divine purpose behind it all. And yet, that is exactly what is happening. Each situation we face, even the most traumatic, holds the keys to our freedom and growth. And, each choice we make leads us into expansion or contraction of our energy. We make choices daily on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels that either help us expand and align with our soul’s intent or cause us to contract and stay in a level of consciousness that limits us. Awareness is one of the first keys to creating the life we want, so the following is an exercise in becoming aware of the choices you are making, and where they are leading you. Turn your attention to your inner experience as you are exploring these choices. Do you feel your energy drop or your stomach tighten when you consider these different areas? Or, do you feel uplifted and energized? Becoming aware of what your energy is telling you at the time is helpful in moving you towards more expansion.

Look at the choices you make on the physical level: • Do you listen to what your body is telling you and get plenty of rest, exercise and proper diet? Or, do you shut off the flow of life through addictions, driving yourself too hard, isolation, poor eating habits or a sedentary lifestyle? • Are you engaged in activities during the day that have meaning to you and bring you joy? Or, do you feel trapped and resentful in your daily activities? • Do you align your actions and energy with your soul’s intent or do you follow a path of least resistance and immediate gratification?

Look at the choices you make on the mental level: • Are you able to let go of what no longer serves you, or do you hang on to negativity and resentment from the past? • Are your thoughts about yourself and others positive and accepting or are they critical and judgmental? • Do you believe you are worthy of love, health, happiness, joy, or do you believe you’re not deserving of receiving anything good?

Look at the choices you make on the spiritual level: • Do you feel a part of something larger than yourself or, are you an “island” that has to take care of everything on your own? • Do you take time on a regular basis to connect with yourself and/or your Higher Power, or do you go through life on autopilot? • Do you believe that you are a co-Creator in your own life or do you feel helpless in the face of life’s events?

It’s fairly obvious which of the answers to the above help us to expand and which causes our energy to contract. And yet, we often make choices that lead to contraction of our energy anyway. Sometimes it’s the lack of awareness of the effects of our choices, sometimes we are going through our days on “autopilot”, letting unconscious programming determine what we do. Other times we realize that we are into contraction or limiting ourselves and continue to do it anyway, out of our fears and insecurities. Sometimes we simply need to learn who we’re not before we know who we are. This is all part of our learning, growth and soul’s evolution.

Look at the choices you make on the emotional level: • Do you have your heart open as you go through life or have you shut it down as a way of protecting yourself? • Are you able to identify your emotions and express them appropriately or do you ignore them or allow them to control you? • Do you hold yourself accountable for your actions or do you blame others for your mistakes or your emotional state?

One step unfolding after the other, learning to trust what’s happening, listening to the inner wisdom that’s guiding us. When we step forward with loving each day into what our hearts and souls have placed before us, we expand our consciousness, our awareness of who we truly are. And through it all, no matter what choices we make that day, we can choose to love and accept ourselves. All parts of ourselves. There is no greater expansion than that.

Dixie Clark, MS, MSS, LPC is Director and co-founder of Morning Star Center, a holistic wellness center. A licensed counselor and ordained minister, she holds a masters’ degree in both counseling and spiritual science and is currently obtaining her doctorate in spiritual science. With over 26 years experience in mind/body therapies, she combines psychology and spirituality to help people release emotional blocks, heal past trauma and change limiting beliefs to open to soul awareness.

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PREVENTING SKIN CANCER PRACTICING SUN SAFETY The best way to prevent skin cancer is with protection from the sun. It is wisest to stay out of the midday sun whenever possible and avoid tanning beds, as they often have an increased level of UV radiation.

Smart About Sunscreen & SPF Sunscreen helps protect skin from UV radiation, leading to a lower risk of skin cancer. The best sunscreens protect against UV-B rays which cause sunburn, and UV-A rays which damage skin with long-term effects such as premature skin aging. The SPF (sun protection factor) numbers refer to the product's ability to screen the sun's rays. The higher the SPF, the more protection a sunscreen offers. For maximum effect, apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before going outside. If swimming or perspiring, you will need to reapply sunscreen frequently.

Avoid Sunscreen Mistakes The use of sunscreen on a daily basis is a good practice for reducing skin cancer risk. Although the sunburn may fade, damage remains in the deep layers of the skin, building up over time which may eventually cause cancer. Visible symptoms of skin cancer may not show for many years.

This information was found at www.skincancerawarenessproject.com

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is a phrase that’s bandied about in a variety of business models. Nearly every business will tout their ability to serve customers as secondto-none, promising the moon and stars to any and all who walk through their doors. Unfortunately, most of those businesses strive simply for satisfactory service, which is what the average consumer has come to expect. But, here in Omaha, eFrame, a managed IT solutions firm, has the tools, experience and drive to provide superior support for the small business market locally and nationwide. Founded in 2000, eFrame is unique in that while many from the outside would assume it to be a technology firm, its founders, Jim Folsom and Brad Queck, have always seen the company’s role to fall more into the realm of top-of-the-line business services. “We don’t really build or create anything here that you would call technology; computers, hardware, things like that,” says Brad Queck, eFrame’s Executive Vice President of Sales, “While we deal with and support those types of business tools, our main goal has always been to make sure that our clients are getting the best technical support available, tailored for their specific business.” In short, eFrame makes sure that everything you need to work… works. Recognizing a gap in service between large conglomerates and small businesses, Folsom and Queck were one of the first companies to step in and offer solutions to the latter. Unlike larger companies, Folsom says that small business owners often are forced to make a choice between hiring an IT professional or attempting to maintain their technology on their own. The staff at eFrame fills the gap for businesses that need IT support but don’t necessarily have the funds to hire a full-time staff member. “Utilizing our services, small businesses now have dedicated professionals that can step in and find solutions fast with minimal, if any, down time” says Folsom.

What sets eFrame apart is the company’s ability to offer managed IT support packages to businesses at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time staff member. Similar to bundles that most television viewers purchase from cable companies that include Internet, cable TV and telephone service, eFrame combines support services like remote data backup, email and web hosting, web site design and virus protection. Attached to all bundled services, eFrame provides live, remote access technical support that allows clients to speak with one of its twenty help desk employees. With less than thirty employees at its headquarters here in Omaha, the help desk center’s share of staffing should give business owners an idea of how much Folsom and Queck value their clients. “We’ve staffed our help line so that if one of our clients calls for assistance they’ll be speaking live with a technician 99 percent of the time,” Folsom says, “And once a client is on the phone with our help desk, the average time to find a solution is only 12 minutes.” Through a partnership with EnVisage Creative, eFrame’s in-house design group support services provided for clients are also backed up with solid design and aesthetics. “Originally, we hadn’t included web hosting and design with our bundles and focused purely on support. But, as the market changed and clients began asking for more assistance in the area of design, we formed an alliance with EnVisage that has worked spectacularly well for our customers,” Folsom says. With nearly five hundred clients nationwide, eFrame has also set up six satellite locations throughout the Midwest in cities like Minneapolis, Denver, Des Moines, Saint Louis, and Kansas City. They’ve also established partnerships with local technicians in other cities to aid in on-site assistance as needed for clients that aren’t close to any one branch office. “We supply the whole package,” Folsom says, “We head off problems before they happen. 30

If problems do happen, clients have the live help desk that can resolve their issue almost every time. Lastly, if there is something we can’t fix remotely, we have reliable technicians that we can send on-site to make sure a solution is found.” Whether business owners are bogged down with a growing list of technical issues or are simply looking for ways to keep things running smoothly without breaking the bank, eFrame has a bundle for every budget. “We’re here to help out everyone who isn’t a multi-national corporation but needs that same level of service and reliability,” Folsom says. “From start-ups to businesses that have been with us for going on ten years, we’re there for them 24/7.”

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July 9, 2010

Scott Conference Center Featured Speaker: BRUCE LOEFFLER, AUTHOR OF “ONE MINUTE SERVICE: KEYS TO PROVIDING GREAT SERVICE LIKE DISNEY WORLD”

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LAURITZEN GARDENS SUMMER CALENDAR

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Tempo of Twilight concerts, Rose Day, Summer Solstice Lecture, extended hours and blooming flowers offer a variety of chances to visit Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha’s Botanical Center, this June. Following is a look ahead at upcoming events and exhibits at the garden.

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monday, June 21: Summer SolSTice lecTure Marking the first day of summer, world-renowned ornithologist Paul Johnsgard, will present “Nebraska’s Tallgrass Prairie.” Johnsgard is the most prolific writer of Nebraska’s history as well as the world’s most prolific author of ornithological literature. Cost is $10 for members and $14 for non-members; space is limited.

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TueSday, June 22: Farewell to Rosenblatt Celebration In partnership with Upstream Brewing Company, Lauritzen Gardens is saying farewell to Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium with a beer-tasting event that will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to come and sample beer courtesy of Upstream and experience nature while strolling through the gardens.

June 12 and 13: SenSeaTional weekendS Tasty vegetables are growing in the garden and the sense of taste will be the focus during this SenseATIONAL weekend. Come and take a look at vegetable plants emerging from the garden, and plant a seed necklace as a keepsake of the sense of taste.

June 19 and 20: SenSeaTional weekendS Beautiful colors fill the garden and are a wonderful sight to see. Chalk artist Peggy Reinicke will help draw a colorful chalk vine and flowers between the children’s garden and herb garden. Come and use the sense of sight to see the various annuals that are colorfully in bloom.

June 26 and 27: SenSeaTional weekendS Come to the garden, and take a deep breath. Experience the sense of smell as you breate in the wonderful fresh air provided by trees. Learn about different types of trees from experts and make your own tree art to take home.

June 25 THrougH SepTemBer 15: arT exHiBiT By Jennifer Homan Homan’s breathtaking landscape paintings have been awarded honors at both state and national juried exhibits. She hopes that viewers notice the true beauty of the countryside as they travel from painting to painting.

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over billions of years, our planet has been shaped by the dynamic forces that are still operating today.

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Soon visitors to The Durham Museum will be able to explore these natural forces at a new exhibition entitled Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters. Created by Chicago’s Field Museum, the exhibition focuses on four types of disasters: earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornados. Nature Unleashed examines the science behind the history and headlines and illustrates how much we know and how much we are still learning about nature’s terrifying power.

Visitors are in for a memorable and powerful experience. They can witness what it’s like to stand inside a roaring tornado; trigger an underwater earthquake and simulate a tsunami; create a virtual volcano; touch and examine real rock and lava specimens that tell of past geologic events; discover how people adapt to living at risk; and be inspired by the resiliency of disaster survivors.

THE EYE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

“They can witness what it’s like to stand inside a roaring tornado; trigger an underwater earthquake and simulate a tsunami; [and] create a virtual volcano...” The exhibition stresses that storms, volcanoes and other forces of nature are completely natural phenomena. Whether they’re disasters or not depends on the choices we make. Nature Unleashed examines how we can prepare for, and in some cases minimize, the impact of nature’s fury. PU’U ‘O’O

Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters will be on display at The Durham Museum May 22 through September 12, 2010. This exhibition and its national tour were developed by The Field Museum, Chicago. The national tour sponsor is Allstate. Sponsored locally by Valmont Industries, Inc., the Durham Foundation, the Douglas County Commissioners, First continued 33

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National Bank, Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc., and the Durham Society. The Durham will also explore significant storms that occurred right here in Nebraska. Every year, Nebraska endures severe weather of all kinds: destructive tornadoes, blinding snow storms, and pounding rains. Some years are worse than others. We Lived It: Nebraska Storm Stories chronicles the 1948/1949 blizzard, 1952 flood, and 1975 Omaha tornado. In a partnership with Nebraska Life Magazine and WOWT, The Durham Museum has gathered stories and objects from witnesses to these events to create a unique and inspiring exhibition that is told through first person accounts. We Lived It: Nebraska Storm Stories will be on display May 29 through August 29, 2010.

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lasting light

125 years of grand canyon photography

A New Exhibit Celebrates the Beauty of the Grand Canyon as the Smithsonian Exhibition Opens at The Durham Museum on June 19th.

The Grand Canyon is wild and unforgiving. But it is also one of the most stunning landscapes on Earth – a place for recreation, refl ection and reverence. Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography explores this beauty of this region through the eyes of photographers. Featuring 60 color photographs, Lasting Light reveals the dedication of those who have attempted to capture the Grand Canyon on fi lm from the earliest days to modern times. Covering nearly 125 years of photographic history, the exhibition includes images of early photographers dangling from cables to get the perfect shot, their cumbersome camera equipment balanced precariously on their shoulders. More modern images are bold and dramatic, revealing the canyon’s capricious weather,

its flora and fauna, waterfalls and wading pools, and awe-inspiring cliffs and rock formations. The stunning contemporary images were selected by representatives from Eastman Kodak’s Professional Photography Division and National Geographic. Lasting Light was created by the Grand Canyon Association and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). Sponsored by Mary and John Wilson, the exhibition will be on display at The Durham Museum from June 19th through September 12th, 2010.

about The durham museum The Durham Museum, making its home in Omaha’s beautiful art deco Union Station, is home to permanent exhibits that preserve Omaha’s vibrant history, traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture, to science and industry, and many entertaining, educational, family-oriented activities. The Durham Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and has strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives, and the Field Museum. Admission is free for members and children age 2 and under; $7 for adults; $6 for seniors; and $5 for children 3-12. For information about The Durham Museum please visit the museum’s Web site at www.durhammuseum.org.

Look Who’s Sheltering Shelter Pets!

Busy Summer Planned? Bone Jour Dog Daycare can keep Fido busy too! Bone Jour Dog Daycare offers •Indoor and outdoor play areas •The best dog-to-attendant ratio in the metro •Private nap cabins •Grooming packages Spots are open for dogs who love to socialize and play. And as you take care of your dog you also help homeless animals waiting for a second chance. That’s a win/win! Call 571-Care (2273) or visit www.bonejour.org

When it’s Time to Say Goodbye… At the Nebraska Humane Society we know how difficult it is to say goodbye to four legged family members. But, unfortunately, it’s a fact of life that pet owners will have to go through. When the time comes, we want you to know that NHS offers private cremation services for beloved pets. The service is called Rainbow Bridge. Ask your veterinarian for details or find information on our website under “services.” Bill and Berniece Grewcock with Millie Image by Paparazzibyappointment.com

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Rainbow Bridge help animals still waiting to find homes. We can think of no better tribute for your beloved pet.

Bill and Berniece Grewcock Millie Grewcock is a lucky dog. She’s lucky that Berniece Grewcock happened to be watching television the day Millie was “pet of the week.” She’s lucky that Berniece thought their resident dog, Tina, might want a friend. And she’s lucky Bill and Berniece love dogs and were willing to open their home to a shelter dog. “She was definitely the dominant dog of the two,” says Bill, “but that was fine. The two fit together because Tina was so laid back.” Millie fit in with no problems. Even though she had received no formal training in hunting she showed skill as a retriever. “She became a great hunting companion,” explained Bill, “and of course a great house dog too.” Now she enjoys walks, long naps and the company of her favorite people, Bill and Berniece.

www.nehumanesociety.org gives you all the info!

For more information go to “Programs and Events” on the NHS Website at www.nehumanesociety.org, or call 444-7800 ext 273.

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Greg Brokke, Roberta Christensen, and Mayor Jim Suttle

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omaha children’s museum for the kids benefit May 1st, Omaha Children’s Museum held the 2010 “For the Kids” Benefit, Once Upon a Time. The event had a sold-out crowd of more than five hundred people and raised more than $275,000 for the museum.

Cameo Sidoruk, Rachel Stricklett, and Catherine Mahoney

The museum’s Rainbow Connectors Guild plans and presents the benefit each year. This year’s chairpersons from the volunteer group were Denise Fitzgerald, Sarah Kahler and Christine Stevens. Honorary chairpersons were Shirley and Dan Neary. Dan Neary is chairman and chief executive officer of Mutual of Omaha, which served as Royal Sponsor of the event.

David and Colleen Blau

Amy Schmid, Kathy Leary, Jeanie Jones, and Cindy Leiferman

Funds raised from the event will be used to sustain the museum’s permanent exhibits as well as its ongoing programs. For more information visit http://www.ocm.org. .

Mogens and Cindy Bay, Angela and Tom Drew

Mayor Jim Suttle, Jeff Gordman, and David Brown

Nick and Stephanie Vondrak

Maggie Brown, Sue Seline, and Maureen Anderl

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Sandra Fossum, Stacy Simon, and Suellen Willett

Dennis Krecklow and Lauren Hiebuer

Bill Clark, Mike McMullen, Randy William, Bill Willett, and Michael Sortino

Kirk Swartzbaugh, Tom and Mary Kerr

May 7th, Brownell-Talbot hosted their Gala, “Buried Treasured” to support Brownell-Talbot School’s general operating budget. Over 330 guests attended the event which raised 407,000. The event was attended by Headmaster Dianne Desler, Event Chairs Karen Thompson Burkley and Sandy Wilson, and Honorary Chairs Bob and Angenette Meaney. Scott Moore conducted the auction.

Chuck Brown, Paul and Shannon Stuke, Jodi Schaefer

Fatima Basith and Fatima Khan

Lori and David Scott, Grace Bartels, Kelsey Simkinos, and Charlotte Clarke

Richard and Jackie Binci

Jan and Will Rosegay

John Conley and Catherine Lang Photos by Dan Flanigan

Brady and Ryan Gibson

Boys Town youth, Dr. Chris Stanoshek, Karin Waggner and Father Steven Boes

Father Steven Boes and Ed LeFebvre from Cupcake Island

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Boys Town youth showing there appreciation to sponsors

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Thursday February 18th, Boys Town honored the corporate sponsors who help Boys Town care for children. The appreciation event was held at the Boys Town Palrang Field House where sponsors were recognized during half-time of the boys’ basketball game.

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Father Steven Boes, and Godfather’s Pizza Godfather

Boys Town Youth, Father Steven Boes and Vick Larson from Vic’s Corn Popper

Father Steven Boes, Boys Town President & National Executive Director, was on hand to present plaques to Boys Town sponsors. These included corporate sponsor and partner Godfather’s Pizza, and other contributors including: Avenue, Borders Books, Buckle, CarMax, Coca Cola, Colgate Palmolive, Cupcake Island, Dr. Christopher Stanosheck, Dress Barn, HDM Corporation, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Lands’ End, Men’s Wearhouse, the Omaha Community Playhouse, RBC Wealth Management, Sam’s Club, Ulta Beauty, Vic’s Corn Popper and Wal-Mart. “The contributions from these companies truly make life better for our youth,” said Father Steve Boes, Boys Town President and National Executive Director, “Their employees go above and beyond to bring hope to children here at Boys Town and we want to recognize them for all they do for our kids and families.” Boys Town has been saving children and healing families for more than ninety years. The heart of their service lies in their Integrated Continuum of Care, which touches the lives of over 400,000 at-risk children and families each year. The Continuum is unique and provides a tightly integrated spectrum of research-proven services based on the consistent delivery of the Boys Town Model.

Karen Storm, Jeff Jones, Justin Jurgens, and Whitney DenOtter

Megan Reed and Rakel Reed

Chairpersons Christine and David Nikunen with Chairpersons Scott and Wendy Moore Photos by Dave Stock

Alan and Susan Langnas with Elizabeth and Michael Mercer

Vic Richards and Andrea Erickson

Renee Mendyk and Nat Ponticello

Nancy and Scott Schultz with Adam and Nikki Kirshenbaum

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Saturday, May 8th, more than seven hundred guests enjoyed bright green “Big Appletini’s” and a venue decorated with New York City landmarks at the Child Saving Institute Cabaret which raised over $300,000 for the children, youth and families served in Child Saving Institute programs. An evening highlight was drawing the winning raffle ticket for a chance for twenty seats in the Owner’s Suite at a Chicago Cub’s game and a private pre-game tour of Wrigley Field. Cabaret 2010 was hosted by CSI’s Board. Honorary Chairmen were Carol and Gary Perkins. General Chairmen were Christine & David Nikunen and Wendy & S. Scott Moore. WOWT Channel 6 was the media sponsor; Dave Webber was the event emcee.

John and Dr. Viv Ewing

Child Saving Institute, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit child welfare organization, is dedicated to the intervention, prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

Briana Simusa and Tiffany Truong

Rob and Erin Owen

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Maureen Hoy, JoAnn Bartolomei, Mary Kay Leatherman

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Saturday, April 17th, over 720 guests gathered in The Heider Center at Creighton Prep High School for the 40th Annual BASH (Building a Scholarship Heritage) fundraiser. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event raised over $625,000 and will continue to support the $1.5 million in financial support distributed to over 45 percent of students in need.

Tom Merkel SJ, Cindy and Scott Heider, Kathy Bertolini

Pam Nogel, Michelle Kenkel, Kathleen Forney, Karin Hogan

Chairmen and Chairwomen for the event were Patsy Kravchuk, John Kuehl, Peter Langdon, Christine McKeever, Dale Martin, Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Tami Sova and Kelly Thedinger.

BASH 2010 Executive Committee

George Sullivan SJ, Amy Knight, Kevin Schneider SJ Photos courtesy of Creig hton Prep

Prep Student Volunteers Paparazzi

1992 AALA Honoree Katherine Fletcher (middle) & guests

Marsha Graesser, Chelsea Hermandez, Karen Wathen, Pam Hermandez, and Stacy Doonan

Mary & Bob Braun, Dianne Lozier and Tom & Janet Thrasher

Jeff & Kathy Neary with Trish & Royce Maynard Photos by Dan Flanigan

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Lisa Bazis, Pam Trabucco and Stacy Watson

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April 16th, artVenture, a multimedia art auction benefit for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, was held in Omahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scoular Ballroom. An estimated three hundred patrons attended the auction and purchased more than 145 art pieces. The event raised over $68,000.

Scott Norvell and Kristy Gettman

Kelly Jeffreys, Molly Scanlah, Christina Ramon, Amy Roland, Shaela Wepfer, and Amy Grace

Bill & Liz Crosson with Margaret & David Hershiser

Susanne Shore, Larry Budwig and Mark Quandahl

Hosts for the evening were event chairs Tammy and Darren Carlson. There was a brief presentation by Girl Scout members and Tarina Cox, principal of Dodge Elementary, who spoke about her life-long affiliation with scouting. The Girl Scout Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Tammy Bruening and Mark Lane

Chairs Darren & Tammy Carlson

opendooropenheart open door mission seventh annual silent auction and dinner

May 4th, The Open Door Mission held its Seventh Annual Silent Auction and Dinner at the DC Centre. The event was held to raise funds and awareness for men, women, and children being served daily at Open Door Mission and raised over $40,000 with 470 people in attendance. Guests heard about the success of Open Door Mission’s New Life Recovery Program from recent graduates Michael and LaDonna. Last year, Open Door Mission celebrated 24 graduates from lifechanging programs. Guests were also challenged by long-time volunteer and donor Tara Rye to provide time, talent and treasures for those less fortunate in the Heartland. Said Jim Garbielson, Chairman, Board of Directors of the event: “Congratulations to you and your staff on a very successful event. It was not just about bringing in money that night, but also the opportunity of getting the word out on the Rebuilding Lives Capital Campaign. Jean and I are blessed to be a part of the team.” Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission that provides more than four hundred men, women, and children with safe shelter beds, serves nearly 1,800 hot nutritious meals, and provides preventive measures to more than 335 families living in poverty. Open Door Mission offers life-changing programs for those recovering from life-altering addictions and abuse to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

Wanda Meador, Corine Sawadogo, Judy Collins, Tony Miller

President of Friends of the Friendless Wanda Meador and Dallas Meador

Author Tara Rye

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Paul Troupe and Wally Armstrong, with Tom, Rob, and Doug Troupe

Helen Snowdon, Elizabeth GOLF4GRACE Muenster, Betty Fleming

Patti Hovdenes, Laurie Armes

Lenora & Ed Meyer

Cynthia & Rob Rose with Patty Huber

For more information visit www.opendoormission.org.

Tony Miller

Jim OHare, Scott Argo, Jim Rieker

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President Stanford Goodman with Richard Holland Anne Nelson, Dottie & Stan Truhlsen

Jessica Brummer, Laurette Hess, and Nancy Hanson

Mike Fahey, Maggie & David Brown

Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures honored Mike Yanney and Gail Walling Yanney, MD at the eighth annual tribute luncheon on Monday, April 26th. Over 230 people attended the luncheon. Over $45,000 was raised to support the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. Judy Haecker served as luncheon chairman. Sanford Goodman, President of Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures and Richard Holland, Chairman of the Board were also present. The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures promotes, supports and advocates research to advance our quality of life and economy. The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures concentrates on two key areas: education and support of research. Since 2000, NCLC has worked to support the efforts and accomplishments of Nebraska-based medical researchers, science educators and young college scientists. In particular, NCLC advocates for stem cell research, therapies and cures in Nebraska. For more information visit www.nebraskacures.com. .

Board members Margaret Kirkeby, Judy Haecke, Ann Pedersen, Marcy Cotton

Nizar Mamdani with Honoree Dr. Michael Yanney

Executive Director Victoria Kohout, Margaret Kirkeby Photos by Dan Flanigan

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Thursday April 22nd, the Nebraska Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure recognized their 2010 Community Grant recipients, as well as other Komen Nebraska Affiliate award winners at their annual “Puttin’ on the Pink” event, held at the Markel BMW showroom. Over two hundred people were in attendance for the cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception. In addition to the 10 Community Grant recipients, the Komen Nebraska Affiliate also recognized their 2010 “Pink Tie Guys” award winners; the Affiliate’s “Pink Honor Roll,” which is made up of the top 25 pledge-raisers from the 2009 Komen Nebraska Race for the Cure; and, Union Pacific for their “Outstanding Volunteer Group” award, which was awarded by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Headquarters at the 2010 National Affiliate Conference. The Komen Nebraska Affiliate is part of the 125-Affiliate network of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting to end breast cancer forever.

Puttin on the Pink Planning Committee Mary Van Haute, Mary Nelson, Lynette Farhart, Jim Mulhall, Regina Doxey, Beth Groh and Alissa Neu

Joan Pinkerton, Leana Milligan, Billie Jo Foust

Annette Laufmann, Eric Laufmann, Karl Porzelt

Rhonda Flanigan, Tonya Filleman

Peter Festersen, Lindy Hoyer, Jeff and Danielle Gordman Photos b y Dan Fla nigan

Kim Carter, and 18 year breast cancer survivor Diane Demarais

Kristi Zulkoski, Amy Fanta and Tami Weber

Beth Groh, Mrs. Nebraska Jennifer Hart

Carri McAdams, Matt Driscoll, and Deb Wendt

Peter Festersen, Lindy Hoyer, Jeff and Danielle Gordman

wal k i n g withpurpose UNO Women Athletes Ricca Soper, Armana Christianson, and Betsy Havekost

UNO Golfer Abbey Weddel practices sinking a 50-foot putt

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UNO Women’s Walk presented by Diet Pepsi is a marquee fundraiser for women’s athletic scholarships. On the 25th anniversary of the walk, April 17th, more than 1,000 participants enjoyed perfect weather and helped this year’s event raise more than $270,000 for the eight women’s teams.

Candice McGrath (Pepsi), Michelle Roberts (UNO Walk Chairperson), Jana Buras (Pepsi), and Official Starter Lori Scott

UNO Women Athletes join the Official Walk Starter Lori Scott

UNO Women Athletes express their thanks

The event began with a rally inside the Sapp Fieldhouse before the walkers took to the streets of the UNO campus. Walkers were cheered on by members of UNO’s women’s athletic teams, athletic department staff and UNO faculty. Also present for the event were University of Nebraska System President J.B. Milliken, UNO Chancellor John Christensen and Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle. Lori Scott chaired the event for the second year in a row. The UNO Women’s Walk began in 1986 by current assistant athletic director Connie Claussen and has become the largest fundraiser of its kind in NCAA athletics.

Chris Kenny, Natalie Bresnahan, Andrea Khan, Jane Wagar, Michelle Pope, Rita Treadway, Judy Alter, Pam Pruitt, Robyn Sitzman, Laurie Vik

Chancellor John Christensen and Sylvia Claussen Walk Chair Lori Scott and daughters Madison and Kaitlyn Official Staters

Over 1,000 walkers participated and walked through campus and Photos by Jim Lamb

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Honorary Chairs Caryl & Dr. Jose Martinez

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(President & CEO) Jamie & Maggie Summerfelt, (Board Chair) Mike & Babs Weinberg

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for VNA was held on May 6th at the Mid-America Convention Center where celebrity chefs demonstrated their culinary expertise. Over 250 guests attended and over $16,000 was raised. Dr. Jose and Caryl Martinez were Honorary Chairs, Margarite Goodenow, VNA Board member, was the event chair. The celebrity chefs included: VNA President and CEO James and Maggie Summerfelt, VNA, Elaine and Bob Fenner, Retired Nurse and Cooking Class Instructor and “volunteer sous chef”; Mike Kinsel and Ann Walters, Community Volunteer, Doug Struyk, Iowa State Representative/Struyk Turk & Dr. Christian Jones, Family Practice Physician; Debbie Gordon, Middle School Family and Consumer Science Instructor and Master Gardener; Dan and Martha Petersen, Community Volunteers, Edna and Al Bach, Community Volunteers. Carol Schrader was event MC and a silent auction was held.

John OConnor, Kim & Sheldon Gallner

All proceeds benefit the VNA’s home visit services to vulnerable women and their children in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. In 2009 VNA saw four hundred mothers with newborns and need to expand to reach six hundred which would be at least 50% of the 1,200 annual births in the County. This signature event is one of the ways to reach that goal.

Dr. John Stothert, Merrilee Faubel, Tom Whitson, Council Member Jean Stothert

Betty Cernech, Joanie Kush, Bridget Young, Margarite Goodenow

VNA is a nonprofit organization that supports the dignity and well being of Omaha and Council Bluffs residents by delivering the highest quality home care IV therapy, hospice and community health services wherever clients call home. For over one hundred years the VNA has remained true to its mission to develop and maintain innovative programs that bring comfort, healing and empowerment to the vulnerable, sick, frail, young and dying. For more information visit www.thevnacares.org.

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Edna & Al Bach

Aiden, Martha and Dan Peterson

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May 1st, the third annual Heartland Hoedown, benefittting Mosaic, was attended by over two hundred people. Entertainment was provided by Amazing Arthur, Amanda Coker and the Country Kickers. A silent and live auction also highlighted the evening. Mosaic provides disability support services through programs in 11 communities to more than 830 people in Nebraska, and to almost 3,800 people nationally. For more information visit www.mosaicinfo.org.

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Honorary Chairs Dr. Paul & Judy Tamisiea with former Foundation Board Deryl Hamann

Mary Lou Schmode, Brittney Ryba, Bridget Borcherding, Evelyn Weaver, Jan Novicki

Jim Farrell, Ernie & Jackie Goss, Deb & Ron Lassek

Paul, Tricia and Debbie Remmereid

Project Harmony Board member Diana Doyle, Executive Director Gene Klein and Bob Doyle

Event Coordinator Jim May, Project Harmony Executive Director Gene Klein, Ticket Chair Kevin Johnson with Co-Chairs Mike Knier and Bob Frederick

Norm & Ginni Nelson

Jessie & Tori Loudner

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Keelia Pinkerton, Amber Mathis, Scott Ollerich and Kayla Klich

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Kris Arritt, Emily Mwaja, Bob Arritt and Nicole Koch

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than six hundred guests attended the Papillion Area Lions Club’s annual “Hops for Harmony” at the German American Club on April 8th. Omaha’s Premiere Beer Festival had dozens of beers from many handcrafted Nebraska brew masters. Food was provided for guests to dine on by area restaurants. The event raised $35,000 to sustain the mission to protect children and prevent child abuse from happening. The event was co-chaired by Bob Frederick and Mike Knier.

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Melissa Berke and Matthew Harden

Kelly Klem with Bryan Humphrey, Alan Klem and Mary Ann Bamber

April 27th, Nebraska Shakespeare hosted the benefit event Heart2Heart which raised over $20,000.

The event included a preview for the upcoming productions of Romeo and Juliet and Two Gentleman of Verona which included the famous Romeo and Juliet balcony scene performed by two Creighton students, Maria Becvar and Dan Tracy and a singing selection from Two Gents accompanied by Stephen Sheftz. The role of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crabâ&#x20AC;?, a dog from the Two Gents was also awarded to Gabe and his owner Dawn Mitchell.

Monica Green and Barb Daughton

Steve Schiller and Kate Schiller with Larry Swedlund and Nessie Swedlund

The sponsors were Energy Systems and the Hawks Foundation. The event co-chairs were Jane and Joe Kavan and Scott Moore was the auctioneer. For more information, please contact Nellie MacCallum at (402) 556-4396 or email nmaccallum@ nebraskashakespeare.com

Joe Smithberg with Jane Kavan, Joe Kavan and Molly Kavan Photos by Cindy Grady

Catherine Sosso and Amy Haddad

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Fontenelle Nature Association (FNA) hosted more than 375 guests at their annual “Feather Our Nest” event on April 23rd at the Livestock Exchange Building. This year’s theme was “Wide World of Wonder” and it focused on the importance of providing hands on nature experiences for the youth through educational classes and field trips. The event began with a cocktail reception and a silent auction. The rest of the evening included a campfire dinner and live auction with prizes including a Hawaiian vacation and Old Market Penthouse Holiday Lights Party. The Event General Chairpersons this year were Denise Barrett and Cheryl Smith. Guild President, Ann Christiansen assisted with the event. Feather our Nest was presented by the Bob and Evelyn Veach Foundation that included individual trustees: Barbara Veach Weitz, Robert R. Veach, Jr. and Victoria Veach Rogers.

Deborah Woracek, Rick Schmid with an okeetee corn snake

Marla Hannigan, Madonna Scott, Michael Matis

Jim & Jan Summers, Cheryl Smith, Sally & Ken Kampfe

Mike & Lana-Lisa Brazytis

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Anna Beaty, Zara Black, Jessica Nielsen, Ashly Hovatter

Virgeon Shields, Roxann Haley, Harriet King

D.J.s Hero Award Winners Andrew Justin VanDerVeen, Taylor Tacha, Richelle Price, Kasey Pestel, Sarah Creta Payich, Desiree Lynn LaFerta, Haley Graupner, John Douglas Gardner and Emily Essen

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Brandi Petersen and Rob McCartney

Desiree Lynn LaFerta, Sue Schneiderwind, Helena Young

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner addressed more than 1,400 people during the 11th annual D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon. The May 3rd event at the Qwest Center Omaha raised more than $395,000 to support Salvation Army programs for young people. Each year, an adult is selected to be honored as a Hero for his or her contributions to young people. Dr. Lee Simmons, who has been director of the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo for nearly forty years, was this year’s honoree. He created many educational programs that bring knowledge of the natural world to young people.

Lacy OToole, Tracy Britt, Becky Quick

Wanda & Arnold Nesbitt, Harriet & Tom King

Among those people enthusiastically applauding the Heroes were Nebraska Gov. Dave Heinemann (the event’s honorary chairman) and Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle. Sid and Dawn Dinsdale were co-chairs of the event.

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Kathy J. Trotter

Deidra A. & Nichole Berlie

Friday, April 16th, the Urban League of Nebraska (ULN) celebrated 21 years of honoring and recognizing African-American leaders on their accomplishments and contributions to the city of Omaha at the 2010 African-American Leadership Awards held at the Holiday Inn Central. This year’s AALA Honorary Chair was Eric Butler, Union Pacific who was joined by Ed Willis – Union Pacific and Sherman P. Willis – Liberty Mutual serving as Co-Chairs.

Mayor Suttle & Freddie Gray

Thomas Warren, CEO of ULN

With much support from corporate and individual sponsorships the Urban League raised more than $30,000 of unrestricted dollars which will help to defray the cost of the services and program offerings provided through the ULN. For more information visit www.urbanleagueneb.org.

2010 AALA Honorees

Teresa Hunter Honoree & Gene Haynes 2004 AALA Honoree and guests

Josh Jones & family ka ban League of Nebras Photos courtesy of Ur

1992 AALA Honoree Katherine Fletcher (middle) & guests

Pat Hutchings and Gerda Weissmann Klein

Over 1,000 students in the Westside High School auditorium including students from Westside High School, Skutt Catholic High School, Millard South, Millard North, and Burke

Westside students Emily Stier, Mary Susman, Allie Fischer, Lilly Phillips join their teacher Jon Priester and Gerda Weissmann Klein

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Jon Preister and Gerda Weissmann Klein

the invitation of Westside Community Schools, and the institute for Holocaust Education, Internationallyacclaimed author, historian and Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein spoke at the Center for Faith Studies at Countryside Community Church earlier this year to six hundred community members in attendance. Earlier this year, Ms. Klein addressed over one thousand students at Westside High School including additional students from Millard North, Millard South, Burke and SkuttCatholic. As she has done worldwide for over five decades, Ms. Klein captivated her audiences with her powerful message of hope, inspiration, love and humanity. Ms. Klein also addressed a small group of women from the Jewish Federation of TheBIGEventHALFWIDE-AD-610_Layout 1 6/8/10 2:19 PM Page 1 Omaha “Lion of Judah” group previously in the week.

Jan Goldstein, Gerda Weissmann Klein, and Zoe Riekes

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the durham museum luncheon honoring the on track guild

April 7th The Durham Museum hosted a luncheon in honor of the museum’s On Track Guild. Sixty guests enjoyed lunch catered by Catering Creations followed by a behind-the-scenes tour.

Nancy Hanson, Helen Franta, Genelle Rosenbaum, and Jackie Quigley

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For more information please visit www.durhammuseum.org

Photo courtesy of The Dur ham Museum

The On Track Guild is an organization dedicated to the support of The Durham Museum through volunteerism, fund raising, and the promotion of community awareness.

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Nebraska Kidney Association (NKA) hosted its annual Kidney Cruise on Saturday, April 10th at Champions Run in the Ballroom.

Abbey Rayborn, Alina Macias, Sam Nasr, Andrea Neal and Meg Musgrave.

Teanne Spinharney served as event chair and Gary Perkins, President and CEO of Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and President of the Board of Directors for the NKA, acted as emcee. One hundred twenty people enjoyed dinner and entertainment centered around a “Love Boat” theme. Silent and live auctions were held. The evening raised almost $17,000 for the organization, which has been helping Nebraska kidney and transplant patients and their families for over 41 years. Tamra Malousek of Interstate Industrial Instrumentation, Inc. of Omaha, has agreed to chair the 2011 event. For more information about the Nebraska Kidney Association, please call 402-932-7200 or visit www.kidneyne.org.

Charo, played by Jen Lane, gave dance lessons to Gary Perkins and Nebraska Kidney Association CEO Tim Neal Photos courtesy of Nebraska Kidney Association

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2010 BUSINESS ON THE GREEN Hosted by the Greater Omaha Chamber The Chamber’s Small Business Council hosts this great opportunity for area business people to take their work out onto a golf course for the day. Teams will play 18 holes of golf while networking with other business people or hosting their own clients on their company team. Morning or Afternoon Flights available. Tiburon Golf Club – Omaha Visit www.omahachamber.org.

STREET OF DREAMS FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW Hosted by MOBA

June 26 REMEMBRANCE JOURNEY WALK A benefit for Ted E. Bear Hollow This event promises a fun morning to remember and celebrate the memories and special moments spent with family and friends who have died. Miller’s Landing – Omaha – 9am Visit www.tedebearhollow.org.

June 28 GOLF FORE KIDS TAGGE-RUTHERFORD OPEN A benefit for Child Saving Institute Participants at this golf event will enjoy a continental breakfast, Par 3 contest, pin prizes, and a 19th Hole Celebration that includes a trophy presentation, awards, raffle, lunch, and fabulous auction items. Players Club at Deer Creek – Omaha – 9am Visit www.golfforekidschallenge.com.

June 28 SAFE HAVEN GOLF EVENT A benefit for Heartland Family Service This 18-hole golf event supports the Heartland Family Service domestic abuse program, including Safe Haven, a concealed shelter to protect women and children from domestic violence. Indian Creek Golf Course – Omaha – 11am Call 552-7424 or visit www.HeartlandFamilyService.org.

July 15 7TH ANNUAL MS LUNCH A benefit for Women Against MS Scott Conference Center –Omaha – 11:30am Call 505-4000 x104.

LATINO CENTER OF THE MIDLANDS Dinner Scott Conference Center – Omaha

July 30 STRIKE A CHORD 6 A benefit for Heartland Family Service This is a dueling pianos event, this year themed, Heartland Bandstand. Harrah’s Convention Center Council Bluffs – 6pm Visit www.HeartlandFamilyService.org.

aug August 7 PASSPORT TO THE CURE A benefit for the American Cancer Society Passport to the Cure, A European Gala will be sure to excite your inner world traveler with the sights, scents and tastes of France, Greece, Spain, Italy and Ireland. KANEKO – Omaha

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ANNUAL GOLF OUTING A benefit for Stephen Center This event includes lunch buffet for the shotgun start, then dinner and raffle afterward. Champions Run – Omaha – 12pm Call 715-5476.

2010 BOY SCOUTS GOLF INVITATIONAL A benefit for the Boy Scouts Mid-America Council Registration and driving range opens at eleven o’clock in the morning, with lunch at noon, golf at one-o’clock, and a cocktail reception immediately following eighteen holes. Omaha Country Club – Omaha Call 431-9272.

METRO STARS DANCE FOR A CHANCE A benefit for Youth Emergency Services, Inc. Join us at this high energy event similar to “Dancing with the Stars.” The evening features dances from local celebrities paired with dance professionals. The proceeds will benefit homeless and at-risk youth in the metropolitan area. Omaha – 7:30pm Call 345-5187 or visit www.yesomaha.org.

August 9 DVCC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT A benefit for the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Stone Creek Golf Course – Omaha – 12pm Visit www.dvccomaha.org.

September 10 BROADWAY BALL A benefit for THE PRESENTERS Save the date for a fiendishly refined occasion! Support Omaha Performing Arts and celebrate the upcoming presentation of the new Mel Brooks musical, Young Frankenstein. With delightful cocktails, elegant dining, and monstrously good entertainment, the Broadway Ball is the can’t-miss social event of the season. Holland Performing Arts Center – Omaha Call 661-8454.

October 1 EXPRESSIONS OF HOPE GALA A benefit for Hope Center for Kids Downtown Hilton Hotel – Omaha Call 341-HOPE.

October 8 FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH RITE DINNER & AUCTION A benefit for the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha And The House of Temple Historic Preservation Foundation Help the Friends of Scottish Rite fulfill their mission of working to improve the lives of children. Scottish Rite Masonic Center – Omaha Visit www.friendsofscottishrite.org.

October 9 MARIANFEST A benefit for Marian High School MarianFEST, Funding Education in the Servite Tradition, is Marian’s largest fundraising event for the year, and includes dinner and auction. This year’s theme is House of Blue. Omaha

October 9 114TH AK-SAR-BEN CORONATION AND SCHOLARSHIP BALL Qwest Center – Omaha – 5:30pm Visit www.aksarben.org or call 554-9600 x106.

October 26 AMBASSADOR OF HOPE GALA A benefit for the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center Hosted by the Friends of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. This year’s honoree is former U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice. Qwest Center – Omaha >>> Visit www.nebraskahope.org.

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FALL LUNCHEON A benefit for the Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha Mark your calendars to celebrate the Women’s Fund’s 20th anniversary at this year’s Fall Luncheon. Guest speaker is Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American National Red Cross, who will speak about her journey from corporate America to the world of non-profits, and the fulfillment it has brought to her. Omaha

BEMIS CENTER ART AUCTION A benefit for the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts With over 300 artists from all over the world participating in this year’s event. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts – Omaha Visit www.bemiscenter.org or call 341-7130.

MIDLAND’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2010 REFLECTION BALL Benefitting Project Harmony This annual event plays an integral part in accomplishing the Midlands Community Foundation mission of enhancing the quality of life for Sarpy and Cass county residents. This year’s Ball benefits Project Harmony, responding to the abuse of children, one child at a time. Omaha

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER GALA A benefit for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Grammy Award-winning artist Kenny Rogers will entertain guests at this 62nd Annual Gala, hosted by the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation. Omaha Call 955-6851.

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The month of June heralds a summer of hot and sizzling change. Many of us have already been thrown into the centrifuge and will be able to help others that it is just happening to. Negativity, do you even realize how negative some of your words and actions are? Many people are asleep at their own wheel still and don’t realize the effect that negativity has on theirs’ and others’ lives. Hoarding old dark thoughts and emotions can eat away at your physical and mental health. Now is the time to forgive and move on into whatever version of the Light you wish to live in. Happiness and love would be good choices- helping others, growing a garden, realizing we are in a shift and to just quiet down and allow that shift to manifest in your life. Be open to a whole new world for yourself.

aries

Mar 21 - apr 19

As Uranus and Jupiter tease you by entering your sign off and on thru the summer you will become even more eccentric! While Jupiter sits in your sign you may put on weight as Jupiter likes to expand everywhere it goes. Uranus just keeps everything at a frantic pace and you will need to take extra care of your body.

taurus

apr 20 - MaY 20

Still lots of energy for entertaining or redecorating your home and just shaking things up where you live. There’s been a lovely turn of your thoughts and you are just so engaging to all around you right now- thanks to Venus touring your mind and now into your home. A few struggles with ego demands and higher self instruction as Pluto looks down and asks if you are for real yet.

gemini

MaY 21 - jun 20

Life may seem a little confusing this month or you may just be irritable. There is a surge on for greater expression of who you are, but that is confused as Neptune opposes Mars in your communication house. You may think you know what you are saying, but it isn’t getting across very well. Lots of potential for earning more money this month.

cancer

jun 21 - jul 22

As the transforming energies of this summer blast you with change, try a new workout plan, maybe a haircut, spruce up yourself. By the end of June you could be a rockstar. Huge surge of energy moving in and out of your achievement/career sector. After this summer you will wonder who the new you really is.

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nov 22 - dec 21

leo

jul 23 - auG 22

You have had to let go of a lot the past few years and some of it was very confusing. Time for you to stretch yourself, move into some higher form of learning and maybe take a trip to expand your awareness of the world. Good time for self improvement and a new workout routine. At least walk around the block now!

virgo

sagittarius

You are long overdue for a vacation, take one now and let it be unusual and spontaneous. Your relationships will be full of flights of fancy for a while and then off to work on transforming yourself into a better life. Stop ignoring the elephant in the room and your career will take off.

capricorn

dec 22 - jan 19

auG 23 - sep 22

Tone it down a little, your personality is a little strong right now. Try not to step on any toes. Your daily self is being deeply scrutinized from the house of major transformation. You’ve been preparing for these changes for a long time, begin to reap the rewards now. Friends are quite helpful this month, be sure you are there for them too.

You will be a powerful presence this summer (aren’t you always?). Your home is about to undergo some major changes, that could be your interior home of Subconscious or your actual physical surroundings. Great month for your personal relationships and even business ones. Keep working on that body, it needs your attention.

aquarius jan 20 - feb 18

libra

sep 23 - ocT 22

The onslaught of Uranus into your relationship sector can bring you some unusual relationships and unexpectedly lose a few old ones. If you can focus a little more on your career, you will have help from friends. If it seems like a lot of karmic situations lately, that will soon pass when Saturn moves into your House of Body/Personality off and on and then to stay next spring. Breathe.

Your mind will start soaring in the stratospheres, better keep a tablet and pen handy at all times. Your health should be quite good this month. Finances, though, are a little unpredictable and there seems to be some unexpected news of someone leaving this earthly plane. You are under a deeper transformation than most, breathe, relax and maybe do some form of art therapy.

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pisces

ocT 23 - nov 21

If you have been taking care of your health these past years, you can deploy the unpredictable nature of Uranus moving into the Health/Work sector of your chart. You may even find this energy creating new work for you or putting an original twist on the work that you already do. Meditation will be quite easy for you this month, maybe it’s time to set up a regular routine with that in it.

You are spiritual by nature and that will continue. Don’t suppress it, just creates illness. You have been a very unusual character lately and that will now begin to affect your talents in a very positive way. Making money will start to improve now. This month would be a wonderful vacation experience for you and your loved ones.

Sue Moon has been a student of astrology since 1972 and is an experienced journeyman and practitioner in a number of life enhancement disciplines. She is locally based at Morning Star Center, 7561 Main St. Ste. 420, Ralston, ne 68127 • 402.884.0621 • info@morningstarcenter.com

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