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COVID and now Monkeypox…What is next? This is virus after virus. It puts me in the mind of the plagues in the Bible: blood, frogs, lice/gnats, flies, livestock, boils, hail, and locusts. And that was REAL, not just a Bible story. I’m just saying. Makes me say
hmmmmmmmm. Omaha we have some exciting things coming up in the community. Last week I was in Detroit to experience an opera about the life and times of our very own native son Malcolm X! As one of the sponsors of this great event Opera Omaha was present and we enjoyed every moment. Opera Omaha Board members, Opera Omaha Staff, Malcolm X Foundation staff, and Omaha community members witnessed this groundbreaking event. We met the writers and composers of the opera who penned this production in 1986 and brought it back to life in 2022. A theatre talk was held with an author and one of Malcolm’s daughters. The art, the culture, and the people were wonderful to Omaha and we look forward to returning the favor. The real scoop is that this production will be coming to Omaha in November 2022. Watch the Omaha Star for more information. There was a strong community behind this production and many people of color. Omaha we must support the arts as this is not just legacy, but it is our future. The Omaha Star is looking forward to supporting and promoting the cultural events in our city and globally. Remember last summer the music in Miller Park? That
summer music series is returning…Watch the Omaha Star for details. School will be out soon and what will the young people of the city be doing? Here at the Omaha Star we will have a Junior Communicators program, formerly known as Junior Journalism. We are looking to the future to provide experiences to students 15 years old to high school graduates in the area of communications. A person who taught Jr. Journalism in 2010 thought enough of this program to donate (20) 27” new in the box HP computers for our participants to use. Let’s do this Omaha! Video experiences, podcasting, writing, photography, graphic arts, public relations, research, archiving, and more. We want students to have a fulfilling summer experience. If you have a young person that would be interested, please call our offices (402)346-4041. Our hats are off to those educators that have literally stood in the gap for the education of young people. Through pandemic, violence and mental weariness, educators return continually, many times using their own resources and monies to see that students are getting what they need. The school system provides food where many times there may be none and the transit system in our city is providing free transportation to students this summer. Yes, there are summer job programs and there are summer experiences, the key is the students have to show up. No one is coming to the front door to drag Johnny out of the bed to get him to the water so he can drink…I know this sounds old, but back in my day when you got out of bed each day you had an agenda / a plan for the day. That plan did not include sleeping all day, eating, and gaming all night! There are opportunities galore, but you have to GO and get it! Until next time…enjoy life because you only go around ONCE.
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Metro announced the extension of K-12 Rides Free through students’ summer break. The program provides free transit access for kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Omaha area. “The K-12 Rides Free program has shown us how many students are interested in riding public transportation,” said Metro CEO, Lauren Cencic. “We’re thrilled to extend access for students seeking a variety of opportunities during the summer, including education, jobs, and other activities.” The pilot program provides free bus, MOBY, and ORBT rides for all kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Omaha and surrounding area during Metro’s regular service hours. The program started on May 10, 2021, and was scheduled to end on June 1, 2022. The program has highlighted a strong demand from young people to utilize transit in the community. K-12 Rides Free is on track to surpass 150,000 rides by the end of the school year, up 75% from pre-COVID student ridership. “National trends show that more and more teenagers are waiting longer to get their driver’s license,” said Cencic. “K-12 Rides Free provides an easy alternative, while also teaching them the skills to navigate transit as they get older.” The first year of K-12 Rides Free was funded by a generous grant from a local philanthropic organization. Based on the success of the pilot, Metro is pursuing additional funding to extend the program. Metro will share updated information about the future of the program prior to the start of the next school year.
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Callbacks: Wednesday, June 8 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Audition and callbacks location: Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 Notes: Auditions are by appointment only. Please contact Dana Smithberg at dsmithberg@ omahaplayhouse.com to schedule an audition appointment and request audition paperwork and sides. When arriving to audition at the Playhouse, please enter through the Stage Door entrance on the West side of the building. Please Bring: All contact information, personal schedules and a list of rehearsal conflicts with which to fill out an audition form. To expedite the check-in process, please bring a recent photo if you have one available. Please note, photos will not be returned. Roles: Casey – Man, 20’s, white. Jo – Woman, African American. She is Casey’s wife. Miss Tracy Mills – Man or non-binary. Any ethnicity. (Audition age range, 40s-50s) Rexy/Jason – an or non-binary. Any ethnicity. (Audition age range, 20s-30s) Eddie – Man, any ethnicity. (Audition age range, 50s-60s) Compensation: Onstage performers 19 and over for this show will be compensated $725.00 in total. Contact: For more information, contact Dana Smithberg, dsmithberg@omahaplayhouse.com, at (402) 661-8539.
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LOCAL NEWS THE OMAHA STAR Audition Notice — School of Rock
May 27, 2022
The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) is holding in-person, youth and adult auditions for the upcoming production of School of Rock at the Omaha Community Playhouse, located at 6915 Cass St. Omaha, NE 68132. A list of audition dates and times are listed below. Adult callbacks will be held on Tuesday, June 21 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at OCP. To schedule an audition please email Dana Smithberg at dsmithberg@ omahaplayhouse.com. Through upholding high ethical standards, demonstrating respect for all and consciously working to provide diverse representation, OCP is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging, and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin or other factors. Omaha Community Playhouse is committed to diverse and inclusive casting. Production: School of Rock Credits: Based on the Paramount movie
by Mike White | Book by Julian Fellowes | Lyrics by Glenn Slater |New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Director: Stephen Santa Choreographer: Melanie Waters Music Director: Jim Boggess Show Dates: Sept. 16 – Oct. 16, 2022 Omaha Community Playhouse, Hawks Mainstage Theatre Rehearsals: Begin July 18, 2022 Show Synopsis: A middle-aged wannabe rock star lands a new gig as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, where he transforms a group of straight-A students into a face melting rock band. Based on the hit movie starring Jack Black, School of Rock features a cast of young rock stars who act, sing and perform all of the show’s rock instrumentals live on stage. Youth Auditions: Those who wish to audition may choose one of the following three audition dates: • Saturday, June 4, 1:00-4:00pm • Sunday, June 5, 6:00-9:00pm • Sunday, June 12, 6:00-9:00pm • Monday, June 13, 6:00-9:00pm • Monday, June 6, 6:00-9:00pm Adult Auditions: Those who wish to audition may choose one of the following
two audition dates: Adult Callbacks: Tuesday, June 21 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Audition and callbacks location: Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 Notes: Auditions are by appointment only. Please contact Dana Smithberg at dsmithberg@omahaplayhouse.com to schedule an audition appointment and request audition paperwork and sides. When arriving to audition at the Playhouse, please enter through the Stage Door entrance on the West side of the building. Please Bring: All contact information, personal schedules and a list of rehearsal conflicts with which to fill out an audition form. To expedite the check-in process, please bring a recent photo if you have one available. Please note, photos will not be returned. Youth Instrumentalists Please prepare a 45-second-1 minute rock and roll solo. Be prepared to learn a few notes from the show. A drum kit, keyboard, and amp will be provided. Please bring your own guitar or bass with cables. Youth Singers Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song or rock/
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pop song. Cold readings from the script will be provided. Adult Singers Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song or rock/ pop song. Cold readings from the script will be provided. Roles: Click here for character breakdown. Compensation: Onstage performers 19 and over for this show will be compensated $825.00 in total. Contact: For more information, contact Dana Smithberg, dsmithberg@ omahaplayhouse.com, at (402) 661-8539.
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Deaths & Funerals Corey Walter Obituary Corey Michael Walter passed away May 8, 2022. Corey was born on November 6th, 1979, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, NE to Robert (Bob) and Carol Walter (Rupe). He attended elementary school in Olathe Kansas. He went to middle and high school in Omaha, NE and MN. Corey is preceded in death by his father Robert (Bob) Walter, Grandparents Kenneth & Doris Walter and Elam S. & Grace Rupe, Cousin Christopher Bergstrom, and loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends. Corey is survived by his mother Carol Brooks (Barry) and siblings Dr. Bradley (Becky) Walter, Stacey (Brett) Olson, and Nephew Jaxon. Also, Godparents William Yost and Sheila Rhodig, Cousins Coley Rupe, Nick and Nate Rupe, Kelli, Robyn (Nichols) and Ryan Bergstrom, and loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends. Corey was grateful for the extended family and loved ones in his life. Thank you, Rupes, Bergstroms, Veylupeks, and everyone who loved him. A memorial service has been planned for Sunday, July 3rd at Lake Zorinsky Park, shelter #1, Omaha, NE, 12:002:00 pm.
JoAnn Copeland Obituary
JoAnn Copeland was born June 11, 1936 in Kansas City, MO to Kathryn and James Fuller Sr. She moved to Omaha, NE at a young age. JoAnn married Leonard Hudgins and when that marriage was dissolved, she married James Copeland. She worked as a cook at Creighton Prep, a cashier at Sugar Hill Grocery Store and Larry’s Food Station until she retired. She loved people and loved life. She was preceded in death by both her parents, brother Ronald Russell Sr, sister Sherrie “Bitsy” Hill, daughter Karen Hudgins and husband James “Jim” Copeland. She is survived by brother James “Bumpsy” Fuller Jr, sister Sandra Jean Fuller, son Leonard Hudgins (Judy), daughters, Kathryn Smith, Donna Watson, Barbara Lee (Michael) and Valerie Bradford (Carlos). Grandchildren, Talmadge Blount, Tamika Smith, Nakila Hartso (Armond), Andre McIntosh, Rinada Smith, Laquisha Copeland, JoEllen Kimbrough (Kirby), Kayonna Copeland, Christina Copeland and Michael Lee (Cherrell); 29 great-grandkids, 3 great-great grandkids and a host of family and friends.
Services for “Jimmy” Redden James “Jimmy” Redden, 77 of Omaha, passed away April 12, 2022. Jimmy was a graduate of Tech High school. He attended Peru State College where he played basketball. He was a sharp dresser, loved cars, enjoyed hanging out with family and friends and was avid basketball fan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to cash app, $KBSr. Family visitation will be held on Saturday, June 11th from 1:00 - 3:00pm in the fellowship hall at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church, 5544 Ames Ave.
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Why Does God Let Us Sin? By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “God lets us sin because Adam sinned, so we will die,” says Ben, age 10. “If he didn’t sin, we would live forever. But Adam listened to Eve, so that’s it.” So that’s it, huh? Ben, I believe there’s more to the story. “I think God lets us sin because we were born sinning, and that’s the way our life will go,” says Katy, 8. Are you saying that cute, cuddly babies who haven’t taken their first steps are “born sinning”? How can this be? Laura, 9, explains: “God doesn’t let us sin. We have a want to sin.” That’s it! Our “want to” is messed up. Before Adam and Eve sinned, their “want to” was in perfect harmony with God. Now, we enter the world with a “want to” that’s selfish and egotistical. If you “want to” test this, consider one of the first words every baby learns. “No!!!” “When Adam and Eve sinned, we all sinned,” says Brad, 11. All Americans are represented when the president of the United States signs an agreement with the leader of a foreign country. In a similar way, when Adam and Eve sinned, we all sinned. The Bible speaks of the headship of the first Adam and the second Adam. The good news is that the second Adam, Jesus Christ, came to undo the damage of the first. “God let us sin because he didn’t want a world of perfect people,” says Nick, 9. I wonder if your idea of “perfect people” might need some fine-tuning. If you equate perfection with selfrighteous religious people who never smile and who
judge anyone who isn’t as miserable as they appear to be, then you’re right. That’s not God’s idea of perfection. Nick, do you like pain, sorrow and crying? I would assume not. The Bible promises that “God will wipe away every tear” from his people. He’ll also remove all pain and sorrow. No one will sin, and no one will die. “God gives choices, not necessarily to sin, but to make choices for Him,” says Taylor, 11. “But as humans, we make wrong choices (sin). God didn’t want us to all be the exact same people programmed to do things. That is why we have choices. We make them to sin.” “God must not want robots,” adds Josh, 12. Shortly before Jesus’ crucifixion, he lamented over the people of Jerusalem by saying, “How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing” (Matthew 23:37). Here’s a clear case where human freedom and divine will go in different directions. We can choose to come under the wings of God’s offer to take care of us by trusting the new Adam, Jesus Christ, to be our savior. Or, like the first Adam, who ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, we can reject God’s offer of perfect provision. God wants us to eat from the tree of life by choice, not by force. After we receive the Lord’s life, he wants to reproduce his life in us. As Austin, 10, says, “God wants us to do good for Him with love, not because He made us do it.” Think about this: Jesus started a new race of people who will live with him forever. Memorize this truth: “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive” (I Corinthians 15:22). Ask this question: Are you part of God’s new creation in the Second Adam, Jesus Christ?
May we never forget freedom is not free By Rev. Billy Holland Memorial means to “remember” and every year on the last Monday in May, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives in the line of active military service while protecting and defending the country they loved. For those of you that have family members and close friends who died fighting for our freedoms, we can know they perished for a cause greater than their own. What do you think about when you hear the words Memorial Day and does it have personal significance? Unfortunately, for some Americans, the true meaning of Memorial Day has been seemingly lost. It’s common for people to be glad for another federal holiday and a three-day weekend. Some recognize the occasion as the beginning of summer and celebrate with a cookout. Then there are the parents, spouses, siblings, and children who will touch their loved one’s name on a military memorial wall, and place flowers on their grave. My mother’s youngest brother Clinton was 19-years-old when he was killed on a battlefield in Korea. Clinton (who was nicknamed Kenny), and his cousin Thomas both went into the army together and had dreams of a happy life after the war, but neither one returned. Memorial Day is often confused with Veterans Day or even Armed Forces Day, and though it’s highly appropriate to honor all our veterans, living and dead, and to recognize their immeasurable contributions to our country, this is not the true meaning of Memorial Day. So, why do so many Americans feel uncomfortable and refuse to acknowledge our fallen patriots? We realize our human nature tends to avoid the unpleasant, and this is natural, nonetheless, these individuals deserve our respect and honor. The tradition of the Memorial Day celebration began on May 30, 1868, as an initiative by Major General John A. Logan. The event was held with a large gathering of people decorating the graves of thousands of military personnel. After speeches by officials, children from an orphanage made their way through the cemetery, singing hymns. New York was the first state to declare Memorial Day as an official holiday, followed by other states. The southern province observed it separately until the completion of World War I, after which the Memorial Day celebration included all the Americans who sacrificed
their lives in any war. Official guidelines say the flag in all administrative buildings should be displayed at half-staff. In 2000, President Bill Clinton implemented 'The National Moment of Remembrance Act' to encourage all Americans to voluntarily stop wherever they are at 3 PM local time on Memorial Day for a moment of silence to honor those who have died in service to the nation. I want to share this true account about private George Watson, a member of the Army’s 29th Quartermaster Regiment who hailed from Birmingham, Alabama. On March 8, 1943, he was far from home in the Pacific theater. His unit was on board the Dutch steamer USAT Jacob near Porloch Harbor, New Guinea, when it came under a sudden and devastating attack from Japanese bomber planes. The cargo ship was destroyed after sustaining several direct hits and had to be abandoned. Chances of survival seemed slim to the frightened men floating helplessly in the ocean as enemy fire continued to rain down on them. At that moment, Watson demonstrated bravery worthy of the most heroic warrior. Without thought for his own safety or survival, he dived into the water and started swimming to those who were drowning, pulling his injured and helpless comrades to the few available life rafts. No one is certain how many men he saved, but according to eyewitnesses, it is certain that in his relentless efforts, many men lived because of his fearless courage. George continued until finally becoming so fatigued he did not have the strength to avoid the powerful suction when the ship began to sink. Watson, along with four other valiant sailors, disappeared beneath the waves. For extraordinary heroism on the front lines of combat, Watson became the first black American soldier to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. His love for others and demonstration of selflessness were even further recognized when he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor during a 1997 ceremony. Because Watson had no family members to claim his medals, citations, honors, and other awards, they are proudly displayed by the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee, Virginia. George Watson field at Fort Benning, and The United States Navy ship, USNS Watson, is named after him. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com
Doctors Are Always Right
By Dr. James L. Snyder
Last year I suffered what is referred to as a heart attack. I got to the hospital in time, so there was no any major damage. I had one artery known as the “Widow Maker” that was 90% blocked, which seemed to be a very serious thing. I had no obvious after effects of this heart attack, and I seem to be doing just fine. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage several times a day would ask me, “How do you feel today?” The first time she asked this, I smiled and chirped, “I feel with my fingers.” “Stop joking around,” she would say every day, “How are you feeling today?” Then I would say, “I’m fine.” “No, you’re not,” she said. “You just had a heart attack, so you’re not doing fine.” I’m not sure what it would take to convince her I am doing fine. So, I came up with an idea that did not work. “Because of the wonderful work and care you have given to me,” I
said as cheerfully as possible, “I’m doing fine.” Then I would smile back at her and say, “Thank you for all your care.” I was trying to come up with ways to answer that question, but nothing seemed to settle with her. So one morning, I decided to try something different. When she asked me how I was, I said, “I’m terrible today.” That got her attention, and she came and said, “What can I do to help?” That is what I was waiting for, and so with a very somber tone of voice, I said, “Well, if you want to help me feel better, you could get me an apple fritter.” Unfortunately, it did not work, but at least I tried. Then, the day of my doctor’s appointment arrived. After I went through all of the examinations that doctors like him usually do, he looked at my results, and said, “You’re fine, you’re doing good.” When he said that, I looked at him, smiled and said, “Doctor, can I have that in writing?” He laughed at me and then left the room, and I went home.
The first thing The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage said when I walked in the house was, “What did the doctor say?” I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time and I was going to savor every delicious moment. “My dear,” I said as soberly as possible, trying to hide chuckles, “the doctor said I was fine and doing good, and doctors never lie.” Then I splashed a laugh all over the place. It was one of my finest moments. I do not often win like this, but I have learned that it takes a lot of work to get to one win. For me one win is worth the effort. While I was enjoying my win, I thought of a Bible verse. “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary” (Galatians 6:9). It’s very easy to lose heart and I’ve done it often. The key to all this is, don’t give up, be diligent and sow the right seeds. Dr. James L. Snyder lives in Ocala, FL with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Telephone 1-352216-3025, e-mail jamessnyder51@ gmail.com, website www. jamessnyderministries.com.
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Omaha Children’s Museum takes visitors on trips to India by way of exhibit
From Bollywood to the Taj Mahal, and from riding a tuk tuk to enjoying the unique scents of popular Indian spices, visitors at Omaha Children's Museum will soon have the opportunity to experience the wonders of India, a country rich in colorful traditions with a focus on the future. The museum’s newest cultural exhibit, Namaste India, opens to the public on May 28. Daily educational programming will be held in the exhibit, and artist visits to the museum are planned throughout the run of the exhibit. These visits will be: • June 25, featuring sports such as cricket and yoga • July 16, featuring vocal and instrumental musicians • Aug. 6, a community day with sports, music, dance and food • Aug. 27, featuring classical dance and Bollywood dance performances Omaha Children's Museum has worked closely with members of the Omaha Indian community in Omaha to prepare for the exhibit opening. Support has been provided by Dr. Phani Tej Adidam, Hindu Temple Omaha and Indian Association of Nebraska, and Mallika Madduri, Gurululam Center for Indian Arts. The museum staff also attended a training session at the Hindu Temple in Omaha
on April 25 to learn more about Indian culture and faith traditions. While encouraging global awareness and cultural appreciation, Namaste India features the vibrant art, food and traditions of the timeless Indian culture. With the goal to inspire visitors to compare the similarities and differences between their lives and those of children in the country of India, the exhibit features a variety of immersive environments including a dhaba (restaurant), marketplace, tuk tuk (or motorized rickshaw), home and school as well as iconic spaces like the Taj Mahal and Bollywood. To provide authenticity and cultural accuracy, Namaste India was created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community. The Magic House formed the Namaste India advisory committee, made up of 32 professionals from around the St. Louis area, all of Indian heritage. Formed with input from the St. Louis Mosaic Project, the committee played a critical role in the exhibit creation process. Namaste India is made possible thanks to generous donors, including lead gifts from the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Bal Vihar of St. Louis, Bayer Fund, CEdge, Daugherty Business Solutions, Mastercard, Tim and Elizabeth Swank and Linda and Jesse Hunter as well as additional generous individual donors. The exhibit is scheduled to open to the public on May 28 and will remain at Omaha Children's Museum through
Sept. 4, 2022. Namaste India is included with admission to the museum. Featured Namaste India Experiences: Bollywood • Families can walk a red carpet and pose for a glamorous photo op dressed in colorful sarees and other traditional clothing. • Visitors can watch clips from famous Bollywood movies and learn more about the biggest film industry in the World. Tuk Tuk • Guests will take a simulated ride in a three-wheeled tuk tuk, a motorized rickshaw found throughout India. • Families can pay for their ride using QR code payment technology, just like they do in India. Cricket • Visitors will learn about the popular game of cricket, the second most popular sport in India and the world. • Children can don the jerseys from India’s national team and practice “bowling” or throwing a ball at a wicket target. School • Families will learn about a traditional school day for children in India. • Students will study the geography and diversity of India as well as learn Hindi words and numbers. Museum continued on page 7
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Now Through Mid-June (OMAHA, Nebr.) May 20, 2022 – Dust off your cameras and start practicing your favorite poses, because everyone’s favorite geometric art installations are back again this summer! The Omaha Summer Arts Festival has commissioned 31 local artists to each create their own 8’ x 8’ murals. The completed murals will be assembled into ten GIANT cubes and placed throughout the City of Omaha in the following locations: • 24th & N (in the heart of South Omaha) • 24th & Lake (near the Union for Contemporary Art) • 13th & Howard (on the RDG Plaza) • 16th & Dodge (on the FNBO Plaza) • 67th & Frances (on the HDR Stairs in the heart of Aksarben Village) • 122nd & Maple (Tranquility Park) • 15th & Fahey (near Kiewit University) • Riverfront (at the base of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge) • 30th & Burdette (near Hardy Coffee) • Memorial Park (near the base of the Pedestrian Bridge) This year, OSAF is proud to collaborate with
Assumption Ukrainian Catholic Church to commission a special Mural Cube dedicated to the people of Ukraine. Located in Memorial Park at the base of the Pedestrian Bridge, this cube will feature artwork inspired by Ukraine, its people, history, and culture. Four local artists were specifically asked to submit Ukrainianinspired designs: Gloria Bautista, Carol A. Ranheim, Anthony T. Peña, and Taylor Rayne Daniels. In creating this mural, Bautista said, “I wanted to take the time to give Ukraine the recognition it deserves. It's a beautiful country, with so much history and wisdom. They are passionate about their citizens, and how they value their country’s pride is incredibly inspiring to me. It made the process of creating this design so much more invigorating and meaningful.” In addition to the Ukrainianinspired Mural Cube, there will be nine other Mural Cubes scattered throughout the City of Omaha, spanning from North Omaha to South Omaha and all the way to Tranquility Park at 122nd and Maple. The Mural Cubes will be on display until mid-June – visiting them all
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makes for the perfect early summer scavenger hunt! A printable PDF of all the artwork, information on the artists, and a map of all ten cubes, will be available at www.summerarts. org/pop-ups/ by mid-week next week. Tying the city together through art is especially important this year given the Omaha Summer Arts Festival’s move to Aksarben Village. “The goal of the Mural Cube Project, and the Omaha Summer Arts Festival in general, is to make art accessible to everyone,” said Vic Gutman, the Festival’s Executive Director. “The Mural Cube Project is just one more way for us to provide a free art experience for everyone, and to give 31 amazing local artists the opportunity to showcase their work.” About Omaha Summer Arts Festival The 48th annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival is Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12 in Aksarben Village.
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‘Unlock Funds for Rent Relief’ awareness campaign expanded to reach more eligible tenants The City of Omaha and Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless (MACCH) are partnering again to expand an awareness campaign to reach Omaha tenants facing the ongoing financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The multi-lingual (English, Spanish, and Karen) Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) campaign connects tenants with funds that are now available to help keep them in their homes. The City of Omaha-MACCH ERAP is open to current tenants within the Omaha city limits who meet eligibility requirements which include a current residential lease or rental agreement with applicant name on the agreement, U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, and a household income at or below 80% of the area median. Candidates can apply to receive assistance for rent, utilities, and other eligible expenses at MACCHConnect. org, or call 211 for assistance. Property owners or managers can benefit by applying for funding so tenants can remain in their residential properties. Only one party per address may apply for funding, so property managers will need to coordinate with tenants before applying. The first phase of the campaign began last year when the City of Omaha received $22.2 million from the U.S. Treasury. Providing residential rent and utility assistance was one of the priorities of Mayor Jean Stothert’s 2021 Pandemic Recovery Strategy. The City of Omaha then chose MACCH as their local nonprofit partner for the program. MACCH developed and launched the local application process to distribute funds to qualifying households. Including a second disbursement received by the city in the summer, a total of more than $35 million in direct assistance was distributed to 8,238 households in 2021. This year, the City of Omaha received additional funding in the amount of $61 million and is partnering again with MACCH to administer the program. The current
deadline for the allocation of funds is September 30, 2022, with funds being dispersed by December 31, 2022, but deadlines are subject to change based on guidance from the US Treasury. “The City of Omaha is proud to continue our partnership with MACCH to ensure equitable distribution of funds for Omaha tenants who have experienced financial hardship since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago,” Jean Stothert, Mayor of Omaha, said. “The City of Omaha-MACCH Emergency Rental Assistance Program will unlock funds for rent relief and can help keep you in your home.” Applicants who received funds in 2021 will be contacted to determine their eligibility for additional assistance through the program. Second Time Assistance tenants reapplying in 2022 will work with a resource support specialist to identify financial challenges they are facing while exploring solutions that may help them realize longterm financial stability. The City of Omaha-MACCH ERAP will again partner with several area organizations to ensure that all eligible tenants will have access to the application process: 211, Community Alliance, Family Housing Advisory Services, Lutheran Family Services, Together, and United Way. “Help is available, so let’s work together to keep you in your home. We that eligible tenants to apply as soon as possible by visiting MACCHConnect.org as the first step. We also encourage property owners or managers to work with tenants to initiate the application on their behalf,” MACCH Interim Executive Director Lisa Fox said. “Tenants will need to provide consent and they will need to work together with their property owners or managers to complete the full application. It’s beneficial to both parties to work together to receive funds to help cover the tenants’ past-due rent and utilities, while keeping them in their homes.”
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• Children will create their own Republic of India flag and a tiger mask, the national animal of India. Family Home • Visitors will explore a traditional home featuring an entrance decorated with a rangoli and filled with other traditional Indian art forms. • Children can pack a lunch for school in a tiffin box, a unique metal stackable lunch box used throughout India. • Children can harvest vegetables and practice yoga in the home’s backyard. Marketplace • At the Spice Market, children will test their senses by smelling popular spices like turmeric, cumin and cloves. • At the Sweet Shop, families can arrange a mithai box, a display of traditional Indian sweets. • At the Fabric Market, visitors will try their hand at block printing, a traditional Indian art form still practiced today. • At the Street Food Cart, children can use QR code technology to purchase a healthy treat. Dhaba • At this roadside restaurant, families will prepare roti, a traditional flatbread cooked in a clay tandoor over. • Children will serve tandoori chicken and other traditional dishes to guests at a unique table.
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41st Annual Memorial Day Observance The Prospect Hill Historic Cemetery & Arboretum will celebrate Memorial Day with music, a history presentation and Civil War reenactors on Monday morning, May 30, 2022, beginning at 10:45. The free program will include music by the Prospect Hill Preservation Brass & Woodwind Band, under the direction of Dave Krecek. The band will kick things off with a number of rousing marches. The First Nebraska Volunteers - uniformed Civil War reenactors - will present the colors, while the unit’s Regimental Chaplain, Merrion Brooks, will be deliver the Invocation. Following the National Anthem, Boy Scout Troop 42 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Master of Ceremonies Shannon Lewis, representing the Prospect Hill Board of Trustees, will provide an update on cemetery activities
and aspirations. Guest speaker Paul Hedren will present a program entitled “Some People I’d Like to Have Met.” Hedren is an author of several Plains history books and a retired historian with the National Parks Service. The program closes with a Benediction by Chaplain Brooks, a three-volley musket salute by the First Nebraska Volunteers, and “Taps” as rendered by the Prospect Hill Preservation ensemble. After the formal program, Omaha raconteur Jim Fogarty will give the traditional eulogy to Anna Wilson at her gravesite. Wilson was a legendary local businesswoman and benefactor to Prospect Hill. In maintaining a tradition dating to 1912, a yellow rose will be laid on the marble slab that marks Anna’s grave.
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Class Room Exercise in School Racial and ethical approaches to community health (REACH) is a periodic column featuring articles that focus on reducing health disparities in the African American community. It will include topics submitted by Creighton University Health Sciences Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA) department.
By Dr. Richard Brown REACH* Parents, children, school systems and the general public are all happy that in school learning has returned. After being shut down since 2020, due to the COVID-19 epidemic, getting back together at school can be fun. However, a return to some since of normalcy can be challenging for both students and teachers. I belive the University of Michigan has come up with a solution that solves a number of problems associated with learning attention, boredom, health, obesity, and over- all class room management that may consist of 30 to 35 kids in an elementary school.
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Based on research conducted by the University of Michigan in elementary schools across the state of Michigan, InPACT offers schools strategies that deliver 20 minutes of daily physical activity in the classroom. The acronym InPACT stands for “Interrupting prolonged sitting with activity.” By integrating short bursts of exercise into the school day, InPACT improves children’s physical health, as well as their attention spans, behavior, learning, social connection, and emotional health. Most of us remember those long days when we had to sit still, while in class from kindergarten through 7th grade. It was painful for me. This program “gives kids permission to get up, get a little bit louder, jump around, and get that energy out,” according to Sharie Murray, a special education teacher involved in the Michigan study. “Through professional development and learning, our teachers’ mindset has been shifted. We now understand physical activity to be an opportunity to prime the brain for learning.” By helping the kids improve their physical activity, we know that it can help not just with their blood pressure and their weight but with their self-esteem and confidence, which can also translate into improvement in academic outcomes. For more information on the InPACT program, you can contact Estelle.Slootmaker@gmail.com or www.constellations. biz. “Stay Healthy Wealthy and Happy”
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Rev. Jacqueline Ford, Pastor 2842 Monroe Street Omaha, NE 68107 Off: (402) 734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m. Sunday Praise & Worship.....10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study..............8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989
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ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 2423 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68111 Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax 402-342-4451 Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Sunday after Mass or by appointment
3202 Evans Street Omaha, NE 68111 Ph: 402-455-0358 Fax: 402-455-0801
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Sunday School......8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning......10:00 a.m. Bible Study, Tuesdays......6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 noon Journey to Tomorrow, Out Next Step Judges 18:4-6
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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Dave Korth
Drs. Martin & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors
2207 Wirt Street Omaha, NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-5755
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL MISSIONARAY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor 5318 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840 “Large enough to serve you, Small enough to know you”
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Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship
Church of the Living God “A great place to call home.” Pastor Overseer Dr. Claude White 2029 Binney Street Omaha, Nebraska 68110 402-451-4742 www.facebook.com/cotlg33.org
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2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.
Mass Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory (2218 Binney) Thursday - School Mass 8:10 am in Church Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 8:15 am and 10:30 am
Live Streaming Sunday Service-10:00am on Morning Star Baptist Church-Omaha Facebook Page
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“Jesus is the Light of the World” Bishop Kevin Chambers, Senior Pastor www.m3comaha.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 457-4216 Church Phone (402) 453-4084 Pastor’s Office
3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org
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Services: Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m. Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00 p.m.
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Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Service .....................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Children’s Church (2nd & 4th Sunday) ................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Life Development (Sunday School) .........................................10:15 a.m. Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ................................ 6:30 p.m.
Sunday School ———————- 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship —————— 10:45 a.m.
TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax
CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience” Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 Website: www.cmumc.net Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor
Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.
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“Transformed People Everywhere” 2602 N. 24th St. - PO Box 11593 www.mtmoriahomaha.net Off: (402) 451-8800 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule
Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am 7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.
8:30 am Early Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 - 10:15 am Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:15 - 11:15 am Sunday School 11:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study 8:00 pm Friday Night Service Noon day prayer Thursday - Saturday
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor 2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720
MT. NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH “The Church Where Fellowship is Real”
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Pastor Terry L. Arvie 5501 N. 50th Street Ph: 402-451-4245 Fx: 402-451-2130 office@mtneboomaha.org www.mtneboomaha.org
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Sunday Morning Worship ...................................9:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting .....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Church School ......................7:30 p.m. Youth/Children Ministry Focus (Wed.) ............7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………10:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………….. 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. ~ Hour of Power Bible Study Wednesday is Family Night! 6:00 P.M. ~ Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 P.M. ~ Feast & Fellowship (Light Meal) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship Academy (Classes for ages 5 & up)
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Missouri Synod 2721 N. 30th Street 402-453-1583 Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
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North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!”
Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org
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Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m
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6401 N. 56th Street Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-399-9628 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Sunday School..........................9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship......................10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.......6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night ....................7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Youth Ministries
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Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler
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Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor
Sunday Kingdom Academy 9:00 a.m. Worship Celebration 10:15 a.m. Tuesday Prayer Hour 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Wednesday Power Hour (Prayer/Bible Study) 6:30 p.m. Youth and Children 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org
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Managing your retirement cashflow By Michael L. Green Many retired people depending on income from their portfolios are feeling some anxiety right now about cashing in some of their investments to cover expense needs. In these current times of low interest rates, the traditional sources of income like bonds are paying next to nothing. The prevailing rate on United states bonds is below 3% as of the end of the first quarter. The dividend rate being paid by some of the largest companies in the S&P 500 is under 2% As a retiree you should have investments that generate higher income as a normal part of your portfolio allocation strategy, assuming you’re depending on that as an income source right now. There are reliable income producing strategies in allocating assets in your portfolio. You can choose to research and pick individual stocks that are currently paying higher dividend yields. There are many blue chips with higher payouts. But the caveat in using individual stocks, like anything else involves doing your homework, and in this case a lot more of it. Just because a company has a high dividend yield doesn’t mean it’s a safe long-term investment for income. In fact, in some instances, they could be riskier. But dividend paying mutual funds and ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are another way to go. With these funds, which have portfolios of companies that pay higher dividends and/or have a record of raising their dividends historically, you can buy into a diversified line up of high-quality companies. You may mitigate some of the risks of individual stock picking by using mutual funds and ETF’s. You’ll also have the advantage of relying on professional management.
An allocation to bonds has been the traditional way of getting income from your retirement portfolio, but as mentioned above interest rates are so low on government bonds that some equities pay higher yields. High yield bonds can be an effective allocation strategy as well, but beware, as they can have some of the same volatility characteristics as stocks. In addition, when interest rates start to rise, all bonds typically lose value; high yield even more. But as with equities, you can find all varieties funds that manage portfolios of all kinds and grades of bonds. With bonds funds, similar benefits are possible; investing in a professionally managed diversified portfolio reduces the risk of picking individual bonds yourself. Another investment for income is real estate. Specifically real estate investment trust (REIT). These are vehicles that invest in all types of real estate; like office buildings, apartments, shopping centers warehouses and more. They’re a good income source because they usually have high yields. By law they must pay out 90% of their income to shareholders. So, the income can be generous. But because REITs use a lot of debt to finance their acquisitions and operations, they also are interest rate sensitive. But for long term investors who need income and don’t need to sell portfolio holdings to produce it, REITS can be a good part of your allocation to income producing strategy. The bottom line is to manage your retirement income needs, you should structure your retirement portfolio so that you keep at least 2-3 years of income needs in cash or cash equivalents. This will reduce the possibility of having to sell something at an inopportune time and risk taking a loss. And you should your assets at least annually to maintain the necessary allocation.
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The Nebraska Supreme Court reversed the district court’s opinion in Badawi v. Albin, protecting the rights of current and future employees in Nebraska. This opinion protects Nebraskans from being inappropriately denied unemployment benefits without evidence of misconduct. Legal Aid of Nebraska, Health Education & Law Project Attorney Zach Anderson argued on behalf of Saied Badawi. “This law protects what employees deserve in the State of Nebraska. It offers protection for the people, rather than employers, which impacts so many when they're in the most profound need for safety when unemployed,” Anderson said. In the initial hearing, the employer did not attend. The court determined that Badawi would be awarded unemployment benefits, but only after completing a 14-week penalty of receiving no benefits. Anderson took this judgment on behalf of Badawi to the
Nebraska Supreme Court. They reversed the district court's judgment, prompting new explicit case law in Nebraska protecting the rights of current and future employees regarding misconduct. “The Nebraska Supreme Court explicitly determining that the burden of proof to show employee misconduct depends upon the employer iterates how necessary it is to protect all employed Nebraskans from receiving benefits they are entitled to, should they ultimately lose their employment,” Anderson said. Legal Aid of Nebraska can assist with unemployment benefits denials, public assistance program denials (TANF, SNAP, Medicaid), disability benefit denials, and more. For more information, please visit legalaidofnebraska.org To apply for assistance, call our Statewide AccessLine: 1-877-250-2016, Monday/Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. or apply for services online: lawhelpne.legalaidofnebraska.org
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