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NEBRASKA TITLE COMPANY www.nebtitleco.com
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We want to thank everyone for all the support the past 6 years. Thank you to all of our band members Char, Dave, Kory, Eric, Rodger, Vern, Joel, Wade, Conrad, Jenny, Rich, Jeanie, Natalie and Gabriel for your dedication and hard work. We appreciate our fans’ loyal support over the years and want to say a final farewell as we move on to spend time with our families.
HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE KEY INGREDIENT TO OUR SUCCESS. Thank you for recognizing our great customer service.
2016 READER’S CHOICE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
2915 Avenue B, Scottsbluff 308-220-0045
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
COURT COOK for being voted
Favorite Auto Salesperson in 2015 & 2016
We appreciate your loyalty & hard work A special thank you to the community for your support & votes!
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November 26 is
Small Business Saturday! • The Small Business Administration defines a small business as an enterprise with fewer than 500 employees. • Over 50% of the working population (120 million) is employed by a small business. • Small businesses have generated over 65% of the net new jobs since 1995. •52% of all small businesses are home-based.
Support your local businesses! Where are you shopping this holiday season?
https://www.aabacosmallbusiness.com
Where you decide to shop this holiday season could have a major impact on both the economy and our environment, according to a new infographic from CustomMade, the online marketplace for custom goods. With the holidays just around the corner, this is the season for big box retailers and e-commerce giants to unveil primetime advertisements and doorbuster deals as they count down to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Planted firmly between these commercial celebrations, however, is Small Business Saturday, a movement with the purpose of supporting small and local businesses which bears stark contrast to the frenzied crowds and early morning deals from retail giants. As you decide where to shop for gifts for friends and family this holiday season, why should you consider purchasing gifts locally from small businesses, when the big box retailers have spent so much competing for your attention? Well, when taking the state of our economy into consideration, buying local could be the best decision U.S. shoppers make this season. For example, according to the Andersonville Study of Retail Economics, local business generates 70 percent more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail. Our environment also benefits from your decision to shop from local businesses. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), industrial pollution is responsible for almost 50 percent of the pollution present in the United States. Shopping locally helps cut down on processing, packaging and transportation waste, leading to less pollution. Overall, buying local is a chance to support the growing Maker Movement, meet talented artisans and small business owners who take great pride in their work, experience handmade, one-of-a-kind and meaningful gifts and support your community. Consider this, and the stats in the infographic (left), when deciding where to make your purchases this year.
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AUTO
ATV Dealer: ........................................... Celli’s Cycle Center Auto Parts Store: ..................... Heilbrun’s Napa Auto Parts Auto Repair Shop: ................................... Team Auto Center Auto Salesperson: ......... Court Cook, Fremont Motors and Eric Anderson - Valley Auto Locators Body Shop: .....................Bumper to Bumper Body & Paint Car Wash: ............................................ Monument Car Wash Car/Truck Detail Shop:............................................ Paradise Farm Implement Dealer: ...............21st Century Equipment Mechanic: ..............................................................Mike Miller Motorcycle Dealer: ............................... Celli’s Cycle Center New Auto Dealer:..................................... Team Auto Center Place for Oil Changes: .....................................Grease ‘n Go Tire Store: ................................................Nebraskaland Tire Used Auto Dealer: .............................. Reganis Auto Center
SERVICES Abstract/Title Company: .............. Nebraska Title Company Accountant:..................................................... Darrell Eskam Administrative Assitant/Secretary: ........ Tamie Grauberger Appraiser:.............................................. Gutwein Appraisals Assisted Living/Nursing Home Facility: ..Heritage Estates Retirement Community: .............................Heritage Estates Architect: .................................... Jamie Winters, Studio 120 Attorney:...................................................... Kent Hadenfeldt Auctioneer:............................................................ Mike Nuss Bank:.............................................. Platte Valley Companies Bank Teller: ......................................................Paula Schank Barber/Stylist: ......................... Chelsea Rice, Elysian Salon Beauty Salon: ........................................... Indulgence Salon Boss:..................................................................Hod Kosman Builder/Contractor/Home Improvement .............. Anderson Shaw Construction Cake/Cupcake Decorator: ............................. Gering Bakery Carpenter: ........................................................Mike Clement Carpet Cleaning Service: ...Gary’s Cleaning & Restoration Cell Phone Service: ................................... Verizon Wireless Check Cashing Service: ......................... Platte Valley Bank Civic Group: .................................................................Rotary Coach: .................................................................Joe Benson College Instructor: ........................................... Amy Winters Computer Repair: ......................Bytes Computer Solutions Customer Service: ................................ Culver’s Restaurant Dance Studio: .................................. Tabor Dance Academy
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Day Care Provider: ................................................ Kids First Dog/Pet Groomer: ...................Doggie Do’s & Purr D Paws Elementary School: .......................... Westmoor Elementary Embroidery: ..................................................................Logoz Esthetician: ................................. Amy Banghart, Spa Di Da Financial Advisor: ....... Jess Pilkington & Rick Morehouse Fitness Center: .................................................. 24/7 Fitness Funeral Home: ................................... Jolliffe Funeral Home Funeral Home Director: .......................................Tom Parks Hotel/Motel: ....................................... Hampton Inn & Suites House Cleaning/Maid Service: ...................... L&M Cleaning Insurance Agent: ........................................Angela Philbrick Insurance Company: ......................... State Farm Insurance Internet Service: ................................ Allo Communications Lawn Care Service Provider: ...............................Tru Green Loan Officer: .....................................................Randy Olson Locksmith: ................................................Rich’s Lock Shop Manicurist/Nail Technician: ..................... Heather Turnbull, Elysian Salon Massage Therapist: ......................... Jessica Nuesca-Frueh, Moxie Salon and Spa Painting Contractor: ............................................ Joe Wilson Paper Carrier: ..........................................Barbara Broderick Personal Trainer: ............................................. Nikki Mendez Anytime Fitness Place of Worship: ..................................... The Rock Church Place to Work: .................... Regional West Medical Center Police Officer: ...................................Captain Brian Wasson Preschool: .............................................................. Kids First Real Estate Company: .......Century-21 Home Team Realty Realtor: ......................................................... Dee Jay Snyder Roofing Company: ......................................Schank Roofing Sales/Marketing Representative: ................Kendra Feather School Teacher: ............................Lori Blehm, Derek Deaver & Sarah Lease Screenprinting: .............................................................Logoz Siding Company: ...............................ABC Seamless Siding Sprinkler Systems: .................... Tri-State Sprinkler Service Storage Facility: ........... Alf’s Self Storage & Comm Shops Tanning Salon: ........................................... Anytime Fitness Tattoo Artist: ............................ Ty Armstrong, Elixir Tattoo Towing Company: ..............................................Al’s Towing Travel/Tour Agency: ..............Diana Deed’s Inhouse Travel Veterinarian:................................................. Jerry Upp, DVM Window Dealer: .............................................Pella Windows
RETAIL
Antique Store: ............................................. Julie’s Antiques Appliance Store: ............................... Main Street Appliance Bakery/Donuts: .............................................. Gering Bakery Bike Shop: .............................................. Sonny’s Bike Shop Book Store: ................................................ Bible Book Shop Bridal Shop: ............................. Angela’s Bridal & Boutique Convenience Store: ...................................................Maverik Craft Supplies/Fabric: ..................................... Hobby Lobby Customer Service: ....................................................... Target Farm Supplies: ............. Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply Flooring Store: ......................................................... Menards Florist: .................................................... The Blossom Shop Furniture Store: .................... Ashley Furniture Home Store Gas Station: .............................................................Maverick Gift Shop: .......................................................... Aulick’s TLC Grocery Store: ........................................ Main Street Market Hardware/Lumber Store: ........................................ Menards Home Décor Store: ...................................................... Target Jewelry Store: .................. Bentley’s Fine Jewelry & Repair Liquor Store: ................................... Kelley’s Liquor Cabinet Mattress Store: ...................................... Webber’s Furniture Meat Dept: ............................................... Main Street Market Men’s Clothing Store: ........................................ Herberger’s Nursery/Plant Store: ......................... Gering Garden Center Office Supply: ............................................................ Staples Paint & Supply Store: ............................................. Menards Pharmacy: ............................................................. Walgreens Photographer: ...................... Sunny Freckles Photography, Jessica Mikoloyck Plumbing & Heating Company: .......................Oregon Trail Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Produce Dept: ................................................... Fresh Foods Shoe Store: .................................................Browns Shoe Fit Sporting Goods Store: ............................. Dunham’s Sports Thrift/Consignment Store: ....................Goodwill Industries Wine Selection: ......... Main Street Market Wine and Spirits Women’s Clothing Store: .......................................Maurices
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HEALTHCARE
Chiropractic Office: ...................................Tom Rohrick, DC Dentist Office: ............................Platte Valley Dental Group Eye Doctor: .............................. Natasha Jenkins-Long, OD, Vision Clinic Scottsbluff Vision Center: ................................Scottsbluff Vision Clinic Pediatrician: ..........................................Cynthia Guerue, MD Pharmacist: ............................................. Don Graham, RPH Family Physician: .............................. Michelle Cheloha, MD Hearing Healthcare Professional: .........................Sherard’s Hearing Center Home Health Care: ......................................... Home Instead Home Health/Medical Equipment/Supplies: ......Team MES Mental Health Professional: .... Mark Anderson, MS, LMHP Nurse: .....................................................................Jill Markel OB/GYN: ............................................... Matthew Bruner, MD Physical Therapist: ...James Buck, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Surgeon: .............................................. Rommie Hughes, MD
ENTERTAINMENT
Bands: ....................................................................... 5 to Life Bar....................................................... The Union Bar & Grill Bartender: ..................................Mike Kling, Hight’s Tavern Best Beer Selection: ...Main Street Market Wine and Spirits Billiards/Darts/Shuffleboard: ..........................Bob’s Garage Bowling Alley: ................................................. Classic Lanes Coldest Beer ...................................... The Union Bar & Grill Golf Course: ......................................Riverview Golf Course Happy Hour: ....................................... The Union Bar & Grill Karaoke: .................................... Goonies Sports Bar & Grill Local Sports Announcer: ..................................Rob Barney Local TV Personality: .....................................Jerry Dishong Movie Theatre: ................................................... Nile Theatre Newspaper Columnist: .......................................Irene North Parade, Festival or Fair: .....Scotts Bluff County Ag Society Park:...................................................................... Frank Park Radio Personality: .............. Cami and Gary in the Morning Radio Station: ............................................................... KNEB Swimming Pool: ...........................................Westmoor Pool
DINING OUT Atmosphere: .......................................................... Steel Grill BBQ: ....................................................................... Steel Grill Breakfast: ............................................... Perkins Restaurant Breakfast Burrito: ....................................Carmen’s Burritos Chicken: ......................................... Kentucky Fried Chicken Chicken Fried Steak: ............................................. Prime Cut Coffeehouse:................................... Cappucino & Company Deli: .......................................................... Main Street Market Dessert: ..............................................................Dairy Queen Drive Thru: ............................................... Runza Restaurant Family Restaurant: ................................................ Steel Grill Fast Food: ................................................ Runza Restaurant For Quality Service: ................................ Runza Restaurant French Fries: ...............................................Scotty’s Drive-In Hamburger: ........................................ The Union Bar & Grill Healthiest Menu: ........................................................Subway Hot Dog: ..........................................................Sonic Drive-In Ice Cream: ........................................ Platte Valley Creamery Italian/Pasta: .................................................. Sam & Louie’s Mexican Food: ................ El Charrito Restaurant & Lounge Oriental Food: ........................................... Wonderful House Overall Restaurant: ............................................... Steel Grill Pie: .......................................................... Perkins Restaurant Pizza: .............................................................Domino’s Pizza Place for Kids: .................................................... McDonald’s Prime Rib: .......................................... The Union Bar & Grill Ribs:..................................................................... Backaracks Salad Bar:.............. Main Street Market - The Farmer’s Den Server: ....................Ashleigh Bravo, The Union Bar & Grill Shakes: ...............................................................Dairy Queen Steak: ...................................................................... Steel Grill Wings:................................................................... Applebee’s
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Congratulations to Joe Benson
for being voted Favorite Coach in 2015 & 2016!
We appreciate your hard work and dedication. Thank you for being a positive role model for our kids. Thank you to the Star-Herald readers for your votes.
Thank you for selecting us as # your in the area!
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A Special Note of Thanks to Mrs. Lori Blehm for playing an enormously important role in the development of our youth. Teaching and inspiring, guiding our kids toward bright successful futures. For being an educator, role model and broadening minds & encouraging achievement. Also, thank you Star-Herald readers for your vote!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMIE WINTERS, AIA! CHOSEN AS YOUR FAVORITE ARCHITECT! 120 E. 16th Street Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308-635-1531 studio120architecture.com
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I can. You can. WE can! We are having a can food drive... Oct-Dec!
All foods will benefit Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry. Please donate your non-perishable food items and receive 50¢ Off any service offered for each item donated, up to $30.
Serving the Area Since 1969
Located inside the 21st Century Dealership 3609 Bison Street Scottsbluff, NE 7:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday – Friday
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WHY SHOP LOCALLY?
Businesses with fewer than 100 employees:
• Represent more than 99.7% of all employers • Account for 52.6% of all retail sales**
• Employ more than half of all private sector workers (54.9 million**) • Account for 39% of high-tech jobs
• Create 60%-80% of the net new jobs annually • Represent 89% of U.S. exporters
**Source Entreprenuer magazine
Thank you,
Star-Herald readers, for naming
Mrs. Amy Winters WNCC Math Instructor
your favorite college instructor! 2039 10th Street • Gering
618 E. 27 , Scottsbluff 635-3314 th
(We think she’s pretty great, too.)
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as having your
Favorite French Fries Stop in soon and get acquainted with the other great items on our menu!
2016 Reader’s Choice Favorite Motorcycle & ATV Dealer
Thanks readers for voting for us! 606 S. Beltline East, Scottsbluff 308-635-0622 www.celliscycle.com
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Thank you... for once again voting us Reader’s Choice Favorites!
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Monument Mall Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (308) 220-0071
Thank You -- Voted Favorite Sporting Goods Store!
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*Excludes: Firearms, ammunition, licenses, select Asics, Nike, Perception, & TaylorMade product. GoPro, Merrell footwear, Oakley, Spyder, TenPoint, Terrain Blinds, Ugg, Under Armour, Yeti, Columbia, Garmin, tennis balls, Titleist balls, bats over $149.98, KL Pro 120 boat /trailer, augers, shanties, bulk deer corn, Esky coolers, GPS/fish finders, motors, marine batteries, motorized vehicles, gift cards. Not valid for online purchases. Cannot be used with another offer, coupon, current sale or clearance item. Only one coupon per item. One coupon per customer. Not valid on previous purchases. Void if copied. Not for resale.
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Meet Our Real Estate Professionals & Team
Linda Dedic Darlene Kovarik Vicki Begley 631-9696 641-4162 641-1138
Brian Hafeman 672-1308
Tori Smith 631-3287
Linda Todd LeAnn DeBoer 631-5499 641-0120
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Cecilia Stinner Nadine Dietrich Erika Moreno 765-8762 631-0295 672-3323
Tracy Nelsen
Holli McCance
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