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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Consumers’ Reading Habits Reveal Challenges and Opportunities for Print and Digital Media Each month in this letter, I’ve sought to provide readers of Strictly Business my perspective on relevant topics surrounding the importance of branding in print and digital advertising. The Freeport Press blog has been an invaluable resource helping us to keep a finger on the pulse of this field. On September 21, David Pilcher reported on their annual statistical survey of magazine reading habits, which received 1,226 responses. When considered carefully, these statistics reveal vital information for any business concerned with return on investment. Pilcher summarizes the results of the survey succinctly: “When it comes to our magazines, we read more, read longer, and subscribe more often to print than digital.” For me personally, there were two key takeaways, and they are the following: • 74.71% of the respondents reported having read one or more print magazines in the past month, as opposed to the 45.35% of respondents who reported having read one or more digital magazines.

• Print magazine readers report spending significantly more time reading than do digital magazine readers.

“Strictly Business provides the What to make of these survey opportunity to tap into the results? While this certainly best of both worlds, engaging looks like good news for the advertising world, it both print and online readers.” print also indicates that most print magazine readers are less willing to carry their reading habits over to online magazines. However, one shouldn’t be too quick to assume these statistics indicate a problem which cannot be overcome. After all, Strictly Business has successfully been able to utilize both social media and search engine optimization effectively, with over 12 million Google search results returning our clients’ digital content in one year.

Clearly, it is possible for experienced advertisers to utilize both print and digital mediums effectively. In a separate article published on the Freeport Press blog on October 2, David Pilcher discusses statistics published by Xerox on the effects of advertisements in print catalogues.

Not only did print catalogues influence an average of 2.5 purchases for each survey respondent, Xerox reported that “69% of consumers consult a printed catalog before an online purchase.”

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In her coverage of the statistics from Xerox for the Hansel Group Marketing blog, Tanya H. writes a solid observation on the significance of this information: “...this doesn’t mean that [the] print catalog itself hasn’t had to evolve — or borrow a couple of tricks from its new-found partner in sales, digital marketing.” Tanya H. presents several key points as to why some digital brands are rediscovering the power of print. Here are three that I consider particularly relevant: • The “experience” of reading a print publication helps communicate a story about the brand, building an emotional connection within the reader.

• Print publications reach readers in a way that feels less intrusive than the cluttered digital advertising landscape.

• Customers surveyed by Xerox tended to use print publications as their guide for search terms.

Furthermore, to quote Tanya H., “consumers who use organic search usually have more difficulty navigating the site because their search wasn’t as knowledgeable or targeted.” When consumers have relevant terms and information, it streamlines their search results. By providing the first and best coverage of business news and events in Lincoln, Strictly Business provides consumers with specific information about our clients, which in turn improves our online presence.

Strictly Business provides the opportunity to tap into the best of both worlds, engaging both print and online readers. We have described this approach with this hashtag: #PrintProudDigitalSmart, which keeneyed readers may have seen printed on the bottom of the pages in our last issue. The data we’ve examined indicates the ongoing strength of print advertising. Our approach has tapped into a new generation of readers who look to Google and other search engines as their first step for discovering businesses in their area.

As Strictly Business is often the first and only publication to provide solid coverage on local business, and since we take SEO into consideration as well, our content has successfully been able to find a loyal audience in both the print and digital fields.

Let Strictly Business Magazine help you lock in your status as THE EXPERT in your industry, utilizing print, the internet, and social media. Find out how by contacting Paige at (402) 466-3330.

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Everybody says ‘we care’ or ‘our customer service sets us apart,’ but at ComPro, we want to make a difference in our clients’ lives. We never tell someone they’re out on their own. We value the relationships we have established with our clients and they reward us for our commitment to them with extreme loyalty.

– Brian McPike, founder and co-owner of ComPro. ComPro is an insurance agency that has been specializing in health insurance for over 35 years. We help employers create their Employee Benefits packages, and work with our individual clients to find coverage for themselves and their families. We are certified on healthcare.gov and in the Medicare market.

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Chris McPike describes the four ingredients of ComPro’s Secret Sauce: • Expertise – we know the industry and how to meet our clients’ needs.

• Compassion – we care about our clients.

• Integrity – we do what we say we are going to do.

• Fun – we enjoy our work.

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Owners Brian and Chris McPike are part of the 10-person team at the office located at 1040 N. Cotner Blvd. in northeast Lincoln.

There are four licensed agents focused on Employee Benefit plans for employers, three licensed agents that work in the Individual and Medicare markets, and three staff members in Operations.

Employers know that the benefit package their company offers is a key component in attracting and retaining employees. ComPro helps employers find the best fit for their businesses, whether it is a fullyinsured plan or a self-funded plan. We get to know our clients in order to connect them to the best solution. Group account manager, Kayla Northup, explains the focus and success ComPro has in the small business market. “We understand small businesses because we are a small business, too. Our clients are experts in their industries, but we share our expertise to find solutions that benefit both the employer and employee. We advocate for the businesses we service until we can resolve the situation in a positive way.”

At ComPro, we help individuals and families who have a range of different health insurance needs. “Self-employed individuals and those who retire before age 65 face the challenge of providing their own health insurance. Those who are over 65 need to understand the options of Medicare coverage. Many people need help navigating the ACA Marketplace and some people need to find temporary coverage,” explains Melisa Haessler, individual account manager.

Fall is a busy season at ComPro. Most employers make decisions during the fourth quarter about the plans they will offer their employees in 2019. The Annual Election Period for Medicare coverage runs from October 15 through December 7. In addition, Open Enrollment for Marketplace is November 1 through December 15. This is when families and individuals who don’t have employer coverage should review their insurance options and enroll for coverage for 2019.

The ComPro process is to listen well so that we can discover our clients’ needs and present solutions to simplify health insurance decisions.

Whether it’s helping businesses decide on Employee Benefits or individuals find coverage for their families, we are committed to the people we serve. We “Connect the Dots” in the confusing world of health insurance.

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BUSINESS NEWS SP Group, P.C. Marks 15 Year Anniversary SP Group, P.C., a growing entrepreneurial accounting firm, reached a milestone in October as they celebrated 15 years of business. The company, located in Lincoln, has grown from the startup dreams of managing partner, Pictured (L to R): David David Swan, and partner, Darin Swan, Darin Petersen Petersen, to a company that builds long-term relationships with clients and their families that lead to sustained success.

“Our firm’s simple beginnings have kept us humble, starting with only three employees. Our pride is in the success of our clients and the path we have traveled together as we’ve grown alongside them. To see our clients succeed is the best measure of our success,” said Swan when reflecting on this milestone.

SP Group, P.C. was founded on these four core values: Relationships, The Power of Team, Life/Work Balance, and Competitiveness. They recently celebrated their 15th anniversary at their current location (1230 Aries Dr., STE A) after outgrowing their original location. The Aries Drive location has provided them with the opportunity to grow and develop their resources. Lincoln, being a relationship-based community, fits well with their core values and they look forward to many more years serving the community.

For more information call the office at (402) 420-7758, visit SP Group at www.spgrouppc.com, or follow SP Group on Facebook (/SP Group, P.C.) and Twitter (@SPGroupPC).

Monolith Materials Celebrates Opening of New Technical Center with Ribbon Cutting Monolith Materials, a nextgeneration manufacturer of natural gas-based carbon black and hydrogen, officially celebrated the opening of its new technical center on September 25 with a ribboncutting ceremony conducted by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

As he gave remarks before the ribbon cutting, Monolith co-founder and CEO, Rob Hanson, was joined by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Mayor Chris Beutler, along with VP of the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development Pat Haverty.

The Governor honored Monolith for their contribution in helping Nebraska win the 2017 Governor’s Cup Award by investing roughly $100 million dollars and adding 100 jobs to the state’s economy.

With Monolith’s corporate headquarters in Lincoln and its global manufacturing hub near Hallam, NE, these facilities bring multi-level career roles, hundreds of millions of dollars in new capital investment, and a clean energy source to the State of Nebraska.

Monolith Materials is staffed with a team of world-class engineers and scientists, including many who relocated to Lincoln from Monolith’s San Francisco Bay area R&D facility. Monolith is seeking more chemists, engineers, and rubber scientists as well as all-level positions across their three Lincoln area facilities. For more information, visit www. monolithmaterials.com.

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PILLAR Restaurant Group Introduces New Holiday Promotion PILLAR Restaurant Group has announced a unique holiday promotion: If you or a loved one enjoys any of the PILLAR Restaurant Group’s concepts, you can purchase a gift card that works at every restaurant. That means a single card can be used as payment for Venue Restaurant & Lounge, Piedmont Bistro by Venue, the brand new Cactus Modern Mexican & Cantina by Venue, and any of the five Lincoln Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs locations.

Locally owned, all of PILLAR Restaurant Group’s restaurants are unique in their own way of providing a high level of hospitality, quality food, and genuine relationships within the community. Since their beginning in 1999, they’ve prided themselves on three pillars: great people, great food, fair price. They appreciate being a part of a team that cares, and works hard to achieve goals through commitment of being an active part of the community. PILLAR Restaurant Group believes there is nothing more exhilarating than building lasting relationships through food, drinks, and team camaraderie.

Give someone the ultimate gift card by taking advantage of PILLAR Restaurant Group’s holiday promotion. To purchase a gift card, or learn more about PILLAR’s concepts, visit www.prgnebraska.com, email info@yourvenue.net, or call (402) 488-8368.

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Carson+Co Global Recognized for Recycling Cornhusker Bank Institutes Emerging Leader and Composting Efforts Program Mayor Chris Beutler is recognizing local organizations for their efforts to divert waste from the city landfill. The organizations and businesses are part of the Recycle Lincoln Leadership Recognition Program. The City Recycling Office started the program to reward local organizations for their recycling and/or composting efforts.

The program has four leadership levels depending on the percentage of their waste that they recycle or compost: • Bronze - 20% to 39% • Silver - 40% to 59% • Gold - 60% to 89% • Zero Waste - 90% or more Three businesses have achieved the Zero Waste level: Carson+Co Global, Lincoln Running Company, and The Printer.

The City has also awarded 11 Gold-level designations: Arbor Day Foundation; Assurity Life Insurance; Embassy Suites by Hilton; Gamma Phi Beta; Goodwill Industries; HBE; House of Flowers; NeighborWorks Lincoln; Region V Systems; Star City Heating & Cooling; and Zipline Brewing.

Organizations with new or existing recycling programs are encouraged to apply to the Recycle Lincoln Leadership Recognition Program, to join this network of community leaders and to showcase their teams’ values and culture. More information and online applications are available at recycle.lincoln.ne.gov/recognition. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Cornhusker Bank recently launc hed an Emerging Leader Program. The program was created inhouse to utilize the bank’s operating model, beliefs, and values, with an emphasis on servant leadership. The robust curriculum includes MBA and PhD level content and is applicable to all levels of emerging leaders Pictured (L to R): Rob Bethel, Amanda throughout the bank.

Larabee, Emily Steinhoff, Ginger Barry Lockard, Cornhusker Malousek, Matt Biggs, Matthew Bank president noted, “The Brase and Taylor Jensen Emerging Leader Program is one of the premiere programs Cornhusker Bank offers to selected candidates to help them grow professionally and personally as a leader.

I believe individuals in the program will benefit from their key learnings and outcomes in the program, which will translate to benefits bank-wide.”

“Cornhusker Bank is committed to investing in the growth of our associates and I am thrilled about the opportunity Cornhusker Bank is creating for candidates accepted into the Emerging Leader Program,” reported Sherla Post, SVP, HR/Talent Management. The inaugural class accepted into the program includes Rob Bethel, Matt Biggs, Matthew Brase, Taylor Jensen, Amanda Larabee, Ginger Malousek, and Emily Steinhoff.

Cornhusker Bank remains the oldest family-owned bank, demonstrating stability, soundness, and investing in the future growth of the community, its valued customers and associates throughout its 115 year history. For more information, please visit www.CornhuskerBank.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS KENL INN Attends Educational Pet Service Conference in St. Louis

Upcoming EventLNK Meeting Features Tour of Embassy Suites

KENL INN recently attended the IBPSA Pet Services Educational Conference & Trade Show, sponsored by IBPSA (International Boarding & Pet Services Association). The trade show took place in St. Louis, MO during October 2-4 and hosted attendees from all over North America. KENL INN was represented by Owner K.Q. Allen, Marketing Manager Dian Quist, and Office Manager Emily Ruwe. Notable sessions attended by the KENL INN team included pet first aid and CPR training, staff safety, personality based dog training led by Joel Silverman, and other sessions such as team building and how to run a sustainable pet business. Over 50 vendor exhibitors were at the conference informing the KENL INN team on everything from food bowls to computer software.

EventLNK’s monthly meeting will take place on Thursday, November 8 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. It will feature a tour of Embassy Suites Lincoln (1040 P St.), a staple event venue in downtown Lincoln.

Cheryl Deiro, director of catering and events for the Embassy Suites Lincoln, will provide an overview of their event space, including a history of the building and tours of the sleeping rooms. Appetizers and cash bar will be provided for guests courtesy of Embassy Suite’s catering department.

Registration for this meeting can be found at www.eventlnk.org/meetings.

EventLNK brings together Lincoln’s event professionals by providing education and resources to enhance and support professional growth.

To find out more information about EventLNK, visit their website at www. eventlnk.org or email Jill Mlinar at info@eventlnk.org.

KENL INN is a pet care facility that has been a leader in the industry for the past 30 years. The facility offers overnight boarding, daycare, dog training, and grooming salon services. Education and safety is the top priority at KENL INN. They want their staff to be the best in the area when it comes to caring for someone else’s pet. Their employees go through a variety of training, certification, and drug testing to assist them in determining whether or not the pet care industry is the career they wish to pursue.

For more information on KENL INN, visit their website at www.kenl-inn. com or contact Dian Quist at (402) 488-8190 / dian@kenl-inn.com.

With goals of tax relief, better roads and infrastructure, public safety, and strong economic growth for the entire city of Lincoln, Colten will be the council representative who actively listens to the people in his district. He will hold regular meetings with constituents to discuss community concerns.

Colten would be proud to represent Lincoln and humbly asks for your vote.

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Dennis Nun, president of Yield Champions, has announced the dates of the only PRO-AG I Program in western Nebraska for 2018. The training program will be offered in Kearney on December 3-4. This program is designed for crop producers, agronomists, seed, chemical and fertilizer dealers, and landlords looking for ways to be profitable even at current commodity price levels.

Nun says, “We show growers how to lower production costs on a per acre and per bushel basis and that remains the key to profitability for farmers.” At this event, new products SYNTOSE-FA Ag Sugar and INTENSIFY™ Plant Growth Regulators will be discussed for use in the coming crop year.

Yield Champions exclusively markets the Conklin Company’s AgroVantage™ products for crop production used by more state and national NCGA corn yield champions than any other. For more information or to register for this event, contact Dennis Nun at (402) 430-7727 or go to www.300BushelCorn.info.

The Woodlands at Hillcrest to Honor Veterans Day with Flag Raising Event

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Join The Woodlands at Hillcrest to honor veterans and military personnel on November 12 at 8 a.m. in observance of Veterans Day, which is nationally celebrated on November 11. Attendees will enjoy music from trumpeters and a mixed vocal group as the American Legion Post 3 group presents and raises the flag.

All veterans are invited for coffee and rolls following the flag ceremony.

The Woodlands at Hillcrest is located at 9421 Gable Pines Rd. (one block south of O Street, next to Hillcrest Country Club). To RSVP for the Veterans Day event call (402) 261-0261.

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BUSINESS NEWS Rock’n’Joe Coffee Bar Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Rock’n’Joe Coffee Bar celebrated their grand opening with a ribboncutting event on October 10 with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

The new coffee bar is located at 5025 Lindberg St. Rock’n’Joe is a specialty coffee shop, offering a wide variety of craft coffee, teas, smoothies, and amazing food. Pastries are delivered fresh every morning from Le Quartier Bakery, along with bread for lunch and breakfast sandwiches. Rock’n’Joe Coffee also serves salads, yogurt parfaits, veggie hummus cups, and specialty chocolates. In conjunction with the coffee shop, there is also a wine tasting room featuring Whispering Winds Vineyards and several other Nebraska wines, along with Nebraska craft beers and a couple of domestic beer choices. Rock’n’Joe is open Monday - Saturday, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sundays, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

If you want to learn more about Rock’n’Joe Coffee Bar, visit their website at rocknjoe.com, or feel free to contact Tara Ihde or Dennis Nienhueser at (531) 500-4684 / rocknjoeglynoaks@gmail.com.

CharterWest Mortgage Center to Hold Grand Opening at New Location CharterWest Mortgage Center has announced the addition of two new loan officers in the Lincoln market, Sheree Forgue and Jessica Vanek. With the additional staff, CharterWest Mortgage Center will be moving to a new location at 4400 S. 86th St., STE 101 and will be holding a ribbon cutting on December 11 from 9-11 a.m. with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

“We are grateful to have such an experienced team at CharterWest,” said Nick Brion, senior vice president/mortgage division manager.

“With our growth comes more opportunity to service the Lincoln community,” Brion said. The CharterWest mortgage loan originators now include Susan Bredthauer, Shari Barnhill, Deb Melichar, Sheree Forgue, and Jessica Vanek at their new 86th and Pioneers location and Bob Chancellor at their original 47th and Normal location.

Over the past 14 Years, CharterWest Bank has opened mortgage loan centers across the state of Nebraska and has become a leading producer of Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) sponsored loans, USDA Rural Housing loans, and Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loans, as well as conventional mortgages. They have been in the Lincoln area since 2010.

CharterWest Bank is a state-chartered community bank that started in 1985 in West Point, Nebraska. Today CharterWest Bank continues to be headquartered in West Point and also has full service bank branches in Pender, Walthill, Elkhorn, and Papillion. CharterWest Bank now has residential mortgage offices in Elkhorn, South Omaha, Lincoln, Papillion, La Vista, Columbus, Grand Island, Kearney, McCook, and Hastings. Learn more at www.charterwest.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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BUSINESS NEWS Nebraska Recycling Council to Host Webinar Integrity Dermatology Celebrates Grand on Waste Reduction Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The Nebraska Recycling Council will host a webinar titled “Waste Reduction — the Forgotten R” on Thursday, November 15 from noon to 1 p.m. The webinar will highlight recent waste reduction research and intervention results from New Dream. New Dream’s mission, as a national non-profit organization, is to empower individuals, communities, and organizations to transform their consumption habits to improve well-being for people and the planet.

The goal of this project was to motivate individuals to shift some purchases from material gifts to experiential gifts during the winter holidays, thus increasing time spent with friends and family and in the out-of-doors leading to a boost in long-term happiness and overall well-being, along with supporting the environment by decreasing consumption.

Speakers at the webinar will be Kelley Dennings of the New Dream advisory committee and Casey Williams, the New Dream director of operations and outreach.

The Nebraska Recycling Council is a statewide, member-based organization who works to maximize economic and environmental benefits of resource recovery in Nebraska. For speaker bios, specific presentation topics, and registration, visit www.nrcne.org/events.

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Lincoln’s newest dermatology practice, Integrity Dermatology, hosted a grand opening celebration on September 28. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, along with refreshments, door prizes, and discounted services.

Integrity Dermatology offers many services in medical, surgical, and aesthetic realms. What makes their business unique is that they are the first dermatology practice in the community to use the direct pay model, which refers to an insurance-free or cash pay practice. This payment model reduces the cost of doing business and passes the savings on to the patient. At Integrity Dermatology, office-visit and procedure fees are due at the time of service. They are able to provide more costeffective and personalized care instead of spending time and resources complying with insurance companies’ restrictive rules and requirements.

Integrity Dermatology’s desire is to provide their patients with exceptional healthcare, outstanding customer service, more time with patients, and lower office visit and procedure fees. They’ll see to it that no one has to wait several weeks or months to see a provider.

Integrity Dermatolog y is thrilled to be serving the Lincoln community at their new office, located at 1620 S. 70th St., STE 103.

Learn more about Integrity Dermatology at www.integritydermatology. com, or contact them at (402) 318-3550 / info@integrityderm.com.

CBMC Lincoln Releases New Video on Peer Advisory Groups CBMC Lincoln has released a new informational video about their Peer Advisory Groups.

Membership in these groups is offered to select business owners, leaders, and professionals. A Peer Advisory Group is a process of creating a community of eight to twelve like-minded business leaders who seek to operate their businesses in a way that glorifies God. The video depicts highlights from a typical monthly meeting and testimonials from several members. It can be found at Lincoln.cbmc.com.

These questions help evaluate if a Peer Advisory Group fits your needs and interests: Would you value a confidential setting to share business, personal, and spiritual challenges and successes with others of like mind?

Would peers committed to journeying with you in your leadership be of value? Do you often lead alone or feel isolated? Would a regular exchange of best practices integrated with Christian principles bring value to you?

CBMC’s Peer Advisory Groups provide biblical and leadership principles and strategies to address issues associated with business objectives, strategic planning, financial management, human resources, plus other topics. A Peer Advisory Group connects you with seasoned leaders and will provide wise counsel, mutual support, accountability, prayer, and close relationships, all in a confidential environment.

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BUSINESS NEWS ChamberDM Adds Digital Flare to Assist Organizations in Today’s Digital World Launching nationwide, ChamberDM is coming to Nebraska hosting a virtual job fair and digital business expo on January 14 – 18. DM provides a platform, tools, and innovation to assist businesses and organizations in today’s digital world. ChamberDM is designed to complement Chambers of Commerce, business/economic development associations, and municipalities to help strengthen the community through digitallybased programs and events.

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Some of these digital programs include virtual job fairs, digital tradeshows, networking groups and lead exchange groups. They also include digitally delivered education and advising, plus DIY group workshops to assist members with using marketing/digital tools. Additionally, all members have access to a library of digital tools to help their business succeed. Many of these digital tools are offered at special discounted rates, rebates or specialized training.

ChamberDM will work with local Chambers of Commerce on multiple levels and assists them to modernize a member’s digital experience.

ChamberDM also provides Chambers an opportunity to leverage the program to manage their own internal digital programs and platforms.

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First National Bank (www.firstnational. com) recently announced its final round of community development grant recipients for 2018, including a $10,000 grant to City Impact in Lincoln. The grants support programs focused on educated workforce initiatives that will help strengthen individual core competencies and lead to improving personal economic self-sufficiency.

Pet Central Station is excited to announce that they are in the process of adding two new products to their line of offerings. On October 20, Pet Central Station became Lincoln’s only source for freeze-dried treats

by Vital Essentials®. These products include bully sticks, pig ears, salmon skins, and cod skins. Additionally, November 3 is Pet Central Station’s scheduled launch date for Super Snouts Hemp Company products, which include Phyto-Cannabinoid (CBD) Rich Help Oil and IsoHemp Pure Isolates.

Pictured (L-R): Jack Weeks, First National Bank market president; Brad Bryan, City Impact founder and development director; Lisa Guill, City Impact communications director; Angela Pillow, City Impact relationship ambassador; Jesse Dotterer, City Impact operations director.

City Impact empowers underresourced communities through w h o l i s t i c yo u t h , f a m i l y, a n d neighborhood development. The grant from First National Bank will be used to promote literacy in Title I schools in the Lincoln area.

First National Bank awarded a total of $1,870,000 in community development grants in 2018 to 98 organizations across its seven-state service area. With its final disbursement of grant funding for the year, First National Bank awarded $698,000 in community development grants to 30 organizations in Nebraska. Grants supporting educated workforce initiatives will enable a projected 19,000 individuals in Nebraska to move closer to self-sufficiency.

First National Bank is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska.

First National of Nebraska and its affiliates have more than $21 billion in assets and 5,000 employee associates. Primary banking offices are located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, and Texas. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Vital Essentials and Super Snouts Hemp Company are both highly regarded brands in the world of healthy pet food. Vital Essentials’ ingredients are USDA-inspected proteins, used to maximize the nutritional value in food, snacks, and treats for your pet. In addition, Super Snouts Hemp Company has rigorously researched and sourced the best suppliers in the USA to make the finest products. Don’t opt for cheap knock-off products that contain inferior ingredients and unnecessary fillers and additives.

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BUSINESS NEWS Moxie Mitsubishi Gives Away New Car at Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

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Moxie Mitsubishi recently joined the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce as a new member.

To celebrate the membership, a ribbon cutting and all-day open house was held at Moxie’s new location (3330 Superior St.) on September 22. The event featured a free car giveaway, Moxie t-shirts, and lunch. In addition to all the freebies, Moxie also offered face painting and the Capital Humane Society stopped by for a couple of hours with some furry friends up for adoption. Overall, it was a great day filled with fun, and some happy customers walked away with a brand new Mitsubishi car!

ALLO Communications is excited to announce they can now provide private connections to Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure.

ALLO’s redundant connections to cloud service providers such as AWS or Azure make it easy to establish a dedicated network connection from your premises to your cloud provider of choice. Using ALLO’s fiber network, you can establish private connectivity between AWS/Azure and your datacenter, office, or collocation environment, which in many cases can reduce your network costs, increase bandwidth throughput, and provide a more consistent network experience than Internet-based connections.

Direct connections offer higher security, reliability, and speeds, with lower and more consistent latencies than typical connections over the Internet.

You can purchase ALLO’s direct connection circuits for a wide range of bandwidths. Be sure to check with ALLO to determine your bandwidth needs.

ALLO Communications is pleased to have served Nebraska businesses for 15 amazing years, and they look forward to growing their services and partnerships in the fiber future. Learn more at allocommunications. com/business or contact their sales team by calling (402) 480-6500.

Moxie Mitsubishi is a “Fear-Free” Zone. There’s no need to be stressed out or worried about getting a good deal or about the car buying process. In fact, at Moxie Mitsubishi, they work hard to make buying a car fun. Their mission of being FOR THE PEOPLE is essentially that they are not in business to sell cars to make a quick buck. They’re in business to find great people who will buy cars from them for life. They care about their relationships with customers and want to enhance their car buying experience from start to finish.

If you would like to know more about Moxie Mitsubishi, please contact Tim Bunn at (402) 975-8925 / tim@moxiemitsubishi.com. You can also visit their website by going online to moxieforthepeople.com.

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Nebraska Community Foundation Takes Home “Friend of Tourism” Award Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) was recently honored at the Nebraska Tourism Commission’s conference in Nebraska City. Both NCF and Omaha World-Herald were co-presented with the Friend of Tourism award, which is given to a person, business, organization, or media outlet that is not directly involved Pictured (L to R): Omaha in the tourism industry but has been World-Herald journalists very supportive of local, regional, and Matthew Hansen and Sarah Baker Hansen, statewide efforts to promote and develop and representing NCF, tourism.

Jeff Yost, president & Omaha World-Herald and NCF were CEO and Reggi Carlson, recognized for their collaborative communications specialist. storytelling effort, better known as The Better Half, a collection of articles co-conceived and co-produced by writers representing both organizations. From March – November 2017, Omaha World-Herald columnists (and married couple) Sarah Baker Hansen and Matthew Hansen traveled the state to share with each other (and their readers) the little-known people, unexpected stops and memorable foods that make Nebraska unique. At the conclusion of the series, the Hansens’ articles were bound and published in a book titled “The Better Half: Nebraska’s Hidden Treasures.”

Nebraska Community Foundation was a collaborative partner and co-producer of The Better Half series, furnishing dynamic story angles and crafting complementary articles that featured some of Greater Nebraska’s most extraordinary communities and ambitious people who are working behind the scenes to build and better their communities.

The Better Half was and continues to be a tremendous success, not only for Omaha World-Herald and Nebraska Community Foundation, but for the dozens of businesses, communities and tourist destinations featured in the series. Millions of people across the state, throughout the country, and around the world were exposed to and read about rural Nebraska; and communities, businesses and attractions throughout Greater Nebraska have reported an increase in visitors and interest in their places as a direct result of the series. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

BUSINESS NEWS Acklie Charitable Foundation Presented with Prosper Lincoln Step Up Award Bryan Seck, Prosper Lincoln’s developer for employment skills, presented Acklie Charitable Foundation with the Prosper Lincoln Step Up award.

Acklie Charitable Foundation is providing funding so that Lincoln students utilizing Southeast Community College’s Learn to Dream scholarship can now attend a second year without paying tuition and fees. This funding is sufficient for a student to graduate with an associate’s degree or complete their general education credits prior to transferring to a fouryear college.

The Learn to Dream scholarship, established in 2007 by Union Bank & Trust and Nelnet to improve post-secondary education options for lowincome students, has helped 5,000 Lincoln-area high school graduates advance their education at SCC in Beatrice, Lincoln, or Milford.

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Center Sphere Announces November Events Center Sphere hosts events each month that are open to the public in order to give nonmembers a chance to learn more about this amazing network.

Dates for this month’s events include: • November 1, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Social Event, hosted by Tara Christensen, ThirtyOne Gifts, location TBD. • November 15, 8:30 to 10 a.m. — Coffee and Connections, hosted by Mike Kamerzell, Midlands Financial, UNICO/Midlands, 1128 Lincoln Mall, STE 200.

• November 15, time TBD — Meet Center Sphere in Hickman, location TBD. • November 28, 8:30 to 10 a.m. — Meet Center Sphere, Gianna’s Java & Gelato, 2241 O St., STE T. Center Sphere is an established network of business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources through genuine relationships. For more information, visit www.centersphere.com or contact Cheryl Hansen, area director for Lincoln, at (402) 499-2009 / Cheryl@ CenterSphere.com.

Lied Center Announces Upcoming Performances November at the Lied Center for Performing Arts kicks off with The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot on November 2-3. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Next, The TEN Tenors make their Lied Center debut on November 5, featuring a celebration of musical legends lost before their time, including Prince, David Bowie, John Lennon, and more. Australia’s “Vocal wonder from down under” will take you on a journey from classic rock anthems to top-40s hits to the soaring arias of Verdi! Wrapping up November on the 13th, Gabriela Montero, who has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following on the world stage for her visionary interpretations, will feature works by Mozart and Beethoven, as well as her own improvisations, in her premiere at the Lied.

Once your Thanksgiving break is over, start readying yourself for the packed schedule in December, which includes The Book of Mormon (December 11-16), Harry Connick, Jr. (December 18), and two Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis performances (matinee and evening on December 20). Go to LiedCenter.org for tickets or more information. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Vetter Senior Living Named One of the Best Workplaces for Aging Services Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have named Vetter Senior Living among the 2018 Best Workplaces for Aging Services. Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center are proud members of Vetter Senior Living. The ranking considered more than 162,000 anonymous employee surveys from companies in the Aging Services industry across the United States. With more than 3,500 people in 30 locations in the Midwest, Vetter Senior Living ranked #17 on the list!

For the inaugural Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, Great Place to Work evaluated a variety of factors, including respect, fairness, and leadership competence.

Statements from Vetter employees that stood out to analysts included: 86% said their workplace is great; 90% said their work has special meaning and that is not “just a job;” 90% said they are proud to tell others where they work; and 90% said they feel a sense of pride in their work.

Vetter Senior Living provides services and living options for rehabilitation, independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing with 25 locations in Nebraska, two in Iowa, one in Kansas, two in Missouri, and a care center managed by Vetter Senior Living in Wyoming. With a mission of “Dignity in Life,” Vetter Senior Living is well known for quality care. More than 3,500 team members continuously strive for improvement in all areas of service. Learn more at www.vetterseniorliving.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS Ironhide Construction Takes On New Amigos AMA Lincoln to Present on Compelling Restaurant Project Written Word for Digital Platforms Ironhide Construction Inc. is finishing up one of their latest projects, an Amigos/Kings Classic restaurant located at the corner of 38th and Yankee Hill in Lincoln. This building will serve as an eat-in restaurant as well as space for two future tenants.

Ironhide is typically known for their pre-engineered metal buildings and structural steel but does take on a few wood-framed building projects each year. The company has wanted to work with the local Amigos franchise in the past, and finally got the opportunity when they were recommended by Design Associates of Lincoln, a local architectural firm. This will be the first of hopefully many that Ironhide will build for the franchise.

Join the Lincoln Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Lincoln) on Friday, November 16 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln’s College of Journalism for Write This, Not That: Compelling Written Word for All Digital Platforms. This presentation will cover the six most common mistakes marketers make when starting a digital content project, how to create a master checklist to use across all digital channels to ensure your content never loses your brand’s voice, and more.

Presenter Linsey Knerl is a journalist and freelance branded content writer with 11 years’ experience writing for brands such as Walmart, Hertz, USA Today, Trivago, and GoDaddy. Past speaking engagements include SXSW, FinCon, ASJA NYC, and Grow Nebraska’s MarkeTech.

The Ironhide team prides themselves on their timely completion of projects. The Amigos project began in July and despite the significant amount of rainfall over the past couple months, Ironhide’s plan to have the restaurant open in the next month are still on track.

Writing branded content for the digital age goes far beyond just capturing voice. Learn how to optimize your written message for each of the major digital platforms, including social media, blogs, and email.

To register for Write This, Not That, visit www.amalincoln.org.

From design to project management to construction, Ironhide constructs custom buildings that are functional and stylish. The company has built a reputation throughout the Midwest for providing quality buildings and genuine service at a reasonable price. For more information about Ironhide, visit www.ironhideconstruction. com or give them a call at (402) 420-4961.

AMA Lincoln serves as the resource for area marketers to learn, grow, and connect through opportunities that promote marketing excellence.

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BUSINESS NEWS Marco Creates a Strong Presence in Lincoln On September 26, Marco opened a location in Lincoln and celebrated with a ribboncutting ceremony. With almost 50 employees in Nebraska, Marco needed a space for its Lincoln team. In the past four years, Marco has experienced triple-digit growth in this area.

On the ribbon-cutting day, Marco’s Omaha and Lincoln team members gathered to distribute Marco signs throughout Lincoln. After a celebratory lunch for staff, they commenced the ribbon cutting ceremony with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. Robert Mastera, technology advisor, held the giant scissors and cut the ribbon.

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Graceful In Home Healthcare Receives Home Care Certification for Activities Grace Kats RN/BSN, owner of Graceful In Home Healthcare, recently completed her Home Care Certification for Activities through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP). As the only national, non-profit, independent standards and certification body recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for quality of life, activities, and engagement certifications, NCCAP helps families and care partners who care for individuals aging in place at home by offering the first national Home Care Certification.

With this certification, Graceful In Home Healthcare is recognized as a qualified in-home healthcare provider, able to coordinate activities that keep your loved ones engaged and fulfilled.

It is important to keep clients active, both physically and mentally, and this recent certification confirms Graceful In Home Healthcare’s ability to uphold that aspect of health care. The activities at Graceful In Home Healthcare are tailored to each person’s individual interests and capabilities. Graceful In Home Healthcare is striving to change the home healthcare industry by fulfilling all facets of the client’s needs. Healthcare is not one-size-fits-all, each individual client is a unique person.

Graceful In Home Healthcare offers services for senior care, personal care, companion care, disability care, maternity care, and Alzheimer/Dementia care. For more information, visit their website at gracefulinhomecare.com or give them a call at (402) 387-7933. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Southeast Community College Partners with Concordia University Students will soon have the opportunity to benefit from a new partnership between Concordia University, Nebraska, and Southeast Community College (SCC). The presidents of the two institutions signed an official partnership on October 2 at the Welcome Center at SCC’s Lincoln Campus.

Concordia president Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich said a partnership with Southeast provides scholarship and financial aid opportunities for SCC graduates. Southeast Community College president Dr. Paul Illich said SCC is committed to empowering and transforming its students.

Graduates of SCC who have earned an associate degree and who choose to enroll full-time at Concordia will be awarded no less than $15,000 annually in institutional aid as they pursue their bachelor’s degree at the University. In addition, those students will receive a New Horizons Scholarship of $2,000 that stacks incrementally with all other Concordia grants and academic or performance scholarships.

Both the Partnership Guarantee and New Horizons Scholarship are renewable annually if students remain in good academic standing at Concordia with a 2.0 grade-point average or higher.

Transfer students will be required to complete a minimum of 50 post-associate degree semester hours at Concordia University, Nebraska, and will then be awarded a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from Concordia University, Nebraska, upon meeting academic requirements.

For further details, visit cune.edu/transfercredit.

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BUSINESS NEWS The Shops at 70th & Pioneers Come Together Oasis Senior Advisors Featured in Lifetime for Shop The Block - Ladies’ Day Out Network’s Designing Spaces A total of 15 businesses in the 70th & Pioneers shopping area will be participating in Shop The Block - Ladies’ Day Out on Thursday, November 8.

Each shop will be offering exciting, exclusive holiday specials and giveaways.

Shoppers will also have the opportunity to play “Shop The Block Bingo.” Ladies who complete the Bingo by visiting each participating business will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket containing items from all of the featured shops, valued at over $1,000! Bingo cards can be found and dropped off at any of the participating businesses.

Participating businesses for the Shop The Block - Ladies’ Day Out shopping event include: Paul Daniels Interiors, Rockbrook Camera, Yours Truly, Edible Arrangements, Wright’s Jewelers, Habitat, Hobby Town, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Footloose & Fancy, Interiors by Joan & Associates, Rachel’s Boutique, Fleet Feet, Refresh Med Spa, Restore Health, and Profile by Sanford. Businesses may have different hours of operation. For questions, contact individual stores for details.

Shop The Block - Ladies’ Day Out on November 8 is the perfect chance to get some of your holiday shopping done. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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On September 26, Beth Friesen of Oasis Senior Advisors in Lincoln had the district privilege of filming for the Lifetime Network production, Designing Spaces. The episode detailed the life of “Golden Nesters” as they downsize and rightsize into different housing options. Beth was featured as the Oasis representative in the final segment of the show where she assisted a daughter and her mother as they began the search for senior housing.

“It was an immense honor to represent my franchise organization, Oasis Senior Advisors,” Beth remarked about the experience. “It was interesting to see how reality television is produced and the work that goes into it by so many different people all coming together with their special creative talents.”

The show will air for the first time on Lifetime Network on November 9. A special rebroadcast will be held the following week to celebrate the show and the success of the nationwide network of Oasis Senior Advisors Franchises, as well as to commemorate the special involvement of Oasis Senior Advisors, Lincoln in this project.

For more information about Oasis Senior Advisors and its personalized, free service for families, visit their website at Lincoln.

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LHRMA to Host November Workshop on Workplace Accountability The Lincoln Human Resource Management Association (LHRMA) will host a program and workshop, Hardwiring Accountability Into Your Workplace, on Thursday, November 13 from 11:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St. Many people talk about accountability, but few organizations are actually successful in ensuring that personal accountability is hardwired into their talent and everyday business operations.

Accountability has been illusive for many organizations, as they have not yet come to understand how to calculate the true value of an employee, how to drive it through great leadership, and how to measure the results. Let presenter Ana (Martos-Correa) Dorr of Reality Based Leadership lead you through a variety of sessions to best equip you with tools to “hardwire” accountability throughout your organization. Some of the session’s objectives include techniques for hiring, performance management, hosting tough conversations, and simple coaching frameworks. The goal of this event is for you to leave being more prepared to form an engaged and accountable team.

The deadline for registration is Thursday, November 8. Cost for the lunch program is $15 for LHRMA members and $25 for all other attendees. Cost of the workshop registration for all attendees is $35.

Student LHRMA members receive free attendance to the luncheon.

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Nebraska Society of CPAs Present 18th Annual Fall CPA Conference The Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) has an outstanding fall conference and annual meeting planned for NEBRASKA SOCIETY OF November 5-6 at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in La Certified Public Accountants Vista. This will be the 18th year for www.nescpa.org | 402-476-8482 the fall conference, which draws approximately 200 registrants annually. The Society’s annual business meeting luncheon is scheduled for Monday, November 5 at noon.

Registration and breakfast start at 7 a.m. on November 5 and the day will end after the second breakout session at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday morning will start with registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and will go until 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

This year marks a special milestone as the Society celebrates its 90th anniversary, as well as the retirement of Dan Vodvarka, following 28 years of outstanding service to the organization. At the end of the day on Monday, there will be a reception honoring his years of work.

In addition to outstanding educational opportunities, the conference provides great networking opportunities for Nebraska CPAs. Register today at nescpa.org/conferenceregform.php or call (402) 4768482.

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BUSINESS NEWS Lincoln Cabinet Celebrates Two Years In September, Lincoln Cabinet’s new owners Lori Wellman and Heidi Polacek celebrated their second anniversary of their time in business. Lori and Heidi have enjoyed the continued growth and success of the company in the remodeling and design industry. The support of the entire Lincoln community and surrounding area has been important to the female-owned company in their continued growth.

Lincoln Cabinet’s design team was recognized for their talents with a Design Inspiration Award by Custom Wood Products, a Showplace “President’s Club Award” for exceptional cabinetry sales, and recognized as Best of Houzz 2018 Service for their attention to detail and customer service. Their design team has specialized education in kitchen and bath design and interior design, which is evident in the awards they have won.

Creating creative design solutions for all of your home remodeling needs is the goal of Lincoln Cabinet every day. Lincoln Cabinet works with a quality team of licensed and insured professional sub-contractors throughout the design process. From flooring to walls, Lincoln Cabinet will make your dreams come true. Their highly experienced team has the knowledge and expertise to take your project from concept to completion and will work with you to create a design that fits your style and budget. Lincoln Cabinet strives to complete their projects on time and with high quality workmanship.

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Control Depot Partners with Prolon Controls for New Temperature Control Systems Control Depot established a new partnership with Prolon Controls in September to offer their entire line of HVAC temperature controls systems.

Prolon is a leading manufacturer of HVAC control systems designed specifically for zoning applications in commercial buildings. Prolon aims to develop efficient systems and reliable products that meet the expectations of an increasingly demanding market at a very competitive cost.

Control Depot is a building automation and controls distributor serving Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and South Dakota. As a controls distributor, they sell and support a wide selection of residential and commercial controls and components to contractors and building owners. This includes everything from a simple thermostat to a complete webbased building automation system. At Control Depot, the goal is to build strong and lasting relationships with customers by providing value and experience that is unparalleled in the industry. They strive to excel in all aspects of their business, offering quality services in a timely manner at affordable rates.

Control Depot has locations in both Omaha and Lincoln. The Lincoln location is 1101 Saunders Ave. and the Omaha location is 9304 G Ct. Learn more at controldepotinc.com or contact (402) 934-0078 / sales@controldepotinc.com.

Women in Sales and Business to Host Monthly Luncheon on November 14 The Women in Sales and Business (WISB) monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at Venue Restaurant & Lounge in the NE/Lancaster Room at 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr. The speaker will be Dr. Stacie Ray, a faculty member at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ray also serves on the board of the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and works as the Chair of the Nebraska Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Committee.

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Ray’s work is focused on increasing accessibility to hearing healthcare for low-income individuals. Her commitment to providing children with accessibility to amplification led her to establish HearU Nebraska in 2008 and HearU International in 2015. Dr. Ray will talk about her experience raising a deaf son, and how that experience inspired her to establish HearU Nebraska which provides children across Nebraska with “the gift of hearing”. Dr. Ray is also committed to providing her students with a rich learning environment that fosters cultural understanding and provides opportunities for students to impact communities.

The meeting starts with lunch at 11:30 a.m. with meeting following from 11:55 a.m. until 1 p.m. Cost is $18 which includes lunch (cost is $10 if only attend the meeting). Please register online at www. wisblincoln.org on the events page. More information can also be found on the website or by contacting WISB via email at info@ wisblincoln.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

BUSINESS NEWS Springboard for Success Moves to New Location Springboard for Success has moved to a new location at 701 N. 48th St., STE 110. Founder and director, Robin Gifford, along with her daughter, Emerie Jones Meyer, help young women across the United States gain communication and interview skills, become more poised and confident, and acquire grace under pressure. These young women typically come to Springboard to prepare for pageants, modeling, and collegiate cheerleading tryouts.

Robin said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have our own space for coaching and events. It’s especially meaningful for me, as I took dance from Nancy Stanley in this space as a young girl!”

Further, Robin wants to pay forward the generosity shown to her as a small business owner. Because other businesses housed them for 11 years, they plan to offer their space to other small businesses looking for affordable space. Yoga, ballroom dance, and photography are just some of the perfect complements to their business.

The studio is typically open weekdays from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday mornings, and by appointment. An open house is scheduled for November 16, 5 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Springboard for Success is a Lincoln-based program helping young women achieve success at every level of modeling and pageantry; but mostly, teaching confidence, courtesy, and character. As a team, Springboard helps its clients walk across the stage of life with the confidence of a winner!

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Kitchen Tune-Up Opens in Lincoln Kitchen Tune-Up, a national kitchen and bath remodeling company known for its signature one-day wood restoration service, has arrived in Lincoln. Meeting the growing demand from homeowners seeking to update and upgrade the look of their kitchens, Lincoln’s Kitchen Tune-Up is serving communities throughout Nebraska with its customized services and eye-popping results.

Local resident Jason Krueger has launched Kitchen Tune-Up’s operations along with the support of the company’s home office located in Aberdeen, SD. The award-winning company has established itself as the industry leader with more than 30 years of success behind it.

With a background that includes working in operations and project management, Krueger’s experience has given him the foundation to launch and grow Kitchen Tune-Up locally.

In addition to residential clients, Lincoln’s Kitchen Tune-Up offers kitchen remodeling for commercial customers. Services for both client bases include the company’s famous Tune-Up, a proprietary wood reconditioning process, as well as cabinet redooring, cabinet painting, cabinet refacing, custom cabinets, Granite Tune-Ups and accessories. Plus, the Kitchen Tune-Up sales process guides homeowners through the entire project.

Roper & Sons Announces November Events This month’s Roper & Sons Topic Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 15. This month’s featured speaker will be John Berry, an attorney at Berry Law Firm specializing in Veteran’s Rights and Veteran’s Benefits.

Topic Breakfast, held on the third Thursday each month, is free and open to the public. To reserve your seat for Topic Breakfast, please call (402) 476-1225 or email info@roperandsons.com Roper & Sons’ Grief Program meets weekly on Sundays. Roper & Sons Grief Programs are open to the public, regardless of whether services were facilitated by Roper & Sons.

1st and 3rd Sundays: Guided Group with facilitator Melissa Thorne, designed for those whose loss took place more than 18 months ago. Meets from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in their Reception Facility at 4300 O St. 2nd and 4th Sundays: Structured Group with facilitator Tiffany Eisenbraun, designed for those whose loss is more recent than 18 months, who may be addressing some more pressing firsttime needs. Meets from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in their Reception Facility at 4300 O St.

While most kitchen remodeling services can take weeks, leaving kitchens inaccessible, Lincoln’s Kitchen Tune-Up can finish its work in as little time as one day. Kitchen Tune-Up’s impeccable customer service standards, known as its Trustpoints, ensure a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

2nd and 4th Sundays: Substance Abuse Loss Group with facilitators Brenda Moes and Tiffany Eisenbraun. Designed for those whose loved one died as a result of drug or alcohol use. Meets 5 – 6 p.m. at their South Lincoln Chapel located on the corner of 40th and Yankee Hill Rd.

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BUSINESS NEWS Lincoln SCORE to Offer Small Business Success Virtual Conference

Habitat Announces Upcoming Events and Special Offers

On November 8 at 11 a.m. EST, Lincoln SCORE presents Small Business Success Virtual Conference.

This exciting event offers nine educational webinars, business mentoring, virtual sponsor booths, networking chat rooms, and a resource center. Hear from industry experts, including Google, OnDeck, ComplyRight, Kimco, Nav, and more. Get the information you need to succeed as a small business owner, for free!

Habitat, Lincoln’s premier kitchen and gift store, will be offering several exciting events and special deals this holiday season. On Sunday, November 4, Habitat will host its annual Holiday Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Shoppers will enjoy in-store specials, gift ideas, and door prizes, along with the opportunity to sample delicious food!

Experience the best parts of an in-person conference, without the hassle of traveling. A computer or mobile device with an internet connection and speakers/headphones is all you need to participate in the event.

The webinars include expert advice on the basic and essential elements necessary for launching and operating a successful business; simple strategies for building strong business credit and how small business lenders view personal credit scores; the biggest legal landmines when hiring with practical pointers on navigating a safe and compliant hiring path; and how the way you communicate with your customers has a significant impact on your success. For the full list of webinar topics, or to register, go to www.score.org/event/ small-business-success-virtual-conference-fall-2018.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the mentors, companies, resources, and business owners that will help you fuel your success.

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In addition, Shop The Block - Ladies’ Day Out in the 70th & Pioneers shopping area is back! Habitat is excited to be one of the participating businesses on November 8 for this all-day shopping event. Shoppers who complete the Shop The Block Bingo challenge by visiting each participating store will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a gift basket valued at over $1,000.

There is no need to feel left out, gentlemen. In addition to Ladies’ Day Out, Habitat will be hosting a Guys’ Night Out on Tuesday, December 4 with brats, beverages, and free gift wrapping. This is a great chance to get that special gift for her—the one on her Habitat wish list that she keeps talking about—and take it home to put under the tree.

Another fun opportunity Habitat is offering is a cooking class on Thursday, November 29. Call the store at (402) 466-1522 for more details! As a special holiday treat, Habitat will be offering a 25% off sale on all Baggallini items from November 9 - 25. Keep up with Habitat and all their offerings by following them on Facebook (/habitatgift).

Ambassador Health Celebrates Major Remodel with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony On Thursday, October 4, Ambassador Health Lincoln (4405 Nor mal Blvd.) celebrated their recent extensive remodel by hosting a ribbon cutting and open house. Starting at 3:30 p.m., the public was able to tour the newly-remodeled rehabilitation suites, therapy gym, dining rooms, beauty salon, and whirlpool spa. There were door prizes, refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres prepared by their professionally-trained chef.

“The Ambassador is proud to offer the very best care to our patients, residents, and family members,” said Mark Hoyle, CEO. “Our newly-remodeled building demonstrates our commitment to post-acute care in the Lincoln community.”

If you are looking for personalized health care that is delivered in an innovative, recovery-driven environment, then Ambassador Health of Lincoln will be an ideal fit for your needs. Ambassador Health of Lincoln cultivates an atmosphere that promotes wellness— physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—for their diverse patient population. As a Medicare/Medicaid certified health care facility, Ambassador Health of Lincoln specializes in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, extended care, and adult pulmonary and ventilator care.

If you would like to learn more about Ambassador Health, please call or email Stephanie Farmer at (402) 310-3704 / Stephaine. farmer@ambassadorhealth.com. You can also check out their website at www.ambhealthsys.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

BUSINESS NEWS Save the Date: 47th Annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Exhibitor contracts are now available for the 47th Annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show which will be held February 8-10, 2019 at the Lancaster Event Center, located at 84th & Havelock Ave. Show hours are Friday, 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With 47 years of history in Lincoln, the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show is the largest show in the market. It’s a yearly event that’s a community favorite!

The Home & Garden Show, which is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, provides a great opportunity to have “face-time” with potential customers.

Exhibitor contracts are available by calling the Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s office at (402) 423-4225 or visiting www.hbal.org/buildershome-garden-show.

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Cattlemen’s Ball Raises Nearly $1.75 Million The results are in, and the 2018 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska brought in nearly $1.75 million, the second highest amount of money ever raised in the 21-year history of the event and the sixth time the event has topped the $1 million mark. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $15.57 million.

This year’s Cattlemen’s Ball was hosted by Randy and Becky Hergott of Hebron, NE, with Rob and Natalie Marsh serving as co-hosts.

Of the $1.75 million, more than $1.55 million went to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Center for cancer research with the remaining 10% ($174,000) staying in the home county for a variety of programs.

A total of 56 groups in this area received proceeds, including four hospitals, 31 fire departments, three sheriff departments, nine Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs, seven community organizations, and other health and wellness groups.

The 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball will be held June 7-8 in rural Wauneta, a small village of 577 people located in southwest Nebraska. The ball will be hosted on the ranch of Wayne and Chris Krausnick near Enders Dam on the Frenchman River. The Krausnicks and Derek and Allison Sandman will serve as co-hosts of the event. Learn more at cattlemensball.com.

Xcel Roofing Receives BBB Integrity Award Xcel Roofing was honored as a recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Annual Integrity Award. The BBB’s 23rd Integrity Awards Luncheon was held at the Embassy Suites Omaha - La Vista Conference Center on Tuesday, October 9. Xcel Roofing, along with the other 2018 award winners, was selected by an independent panel of judges representing businesses and academic and charitable organizations in the metro Omaha.

Xcel Roofing received a BBB Integrity Award in the small for-profit business (11-24 employees) Pictured (L to R): category. Companywide, Xcel Roofing is Owners Jim Harding committed to upholding strong ethical and moral and Matt Preister standards in every interaction they have with customers, adjusters, and in the communities they serve.

For nearly 30 years, Xcel Roofing has provided customers with quality products and services for their residential and commercial properties, including replacement and repair of roofing, siding, windows, and gutters. Xcel Roofing is serving customers and improving communities in six states, including Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Call (402) 345-9235 today to schedule your free inspection or discuss your roofing or exterior needs. Learn more about Xcel Roofing at loveourroof.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Nebraska Repertory Theatre Presents New Adaptation of “Mother Courage” The Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Nebraska’s Actors’ Equity Association professional regional theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary year season on November 7 and 8 with two preview performances of a new adaptation of the classic Mother Courage by Bertolt Brecht, with music by Scott Lamps, book and lyrics by Andy Park, from the translation by William Grange.

Opening night of this world premiere is Friday, November 9 with additional performances November 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and November 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. at the Temple Building (12th and R St.).

Tickets are available by contacting the Lied Center Ticket Office at (402) 472-4747 / (800) 432-3231 or at the ticket office window at 301 N. 12th St. between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The remaining productions in The Rep’s #HistoryMakers season include: The Holiday Cabaret, December 13 – 16, at the Temple Building; Dutchman, February 13 – 24, 2019, at the Temple Building; Hair, March 27 – April 7, at the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater; Spirit of ‘68, April 20, at the Temple Building.

Tickets are also available 24 hours online at liedcenter.org. Individual tickets are $30; $15 for students/OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) members. Subject matter may not be suitable for all audience members.

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For the past 13 years, runners have been lacing up their shoes for a fun jaunt through Pioneers Park with their four-legged running buddies to benefit the Capital Humane Society. This year, the run will take place on Sunday, December 2 at 10 a.m. There is a one mile and a 5K option. The entrance fee of $15 helps the Capital Humane Society in a big way, as it’s equivalent to the cost of vaccinating four adult dogs or the ability to microchip a cat or dog. All funds from the event directly support the pets in the Capital Humane Society adoption program by providing food and medication while they are waiting for their forever homes.

Lincoln Running Company has been locally owned and operated by the same family over 40 years. Founded in 1976, their mission has always been to help people in Lincoln find the right shoes and gear to be fit, whether that be with running, walking, or just moving. They invite all levels of runners to join in on holiday run and believe that a first time 5K runner is just as important as the winner of the Lincoln marathon in all aspects of their business!

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The Heartland Interior Design Opens in Nebraska The Heartland Interior Design, LLC received its certificate of organization from the State of Nebraska on September 4. Owner and principal designer, Tara Miller, is excited to bring her expertise to the community. Headquartered in Omaha, the new interior design firm will travel throughout the Midwest for clients.

When it comes to design, The Heartland Interior Design focuses on making design matter.

“You aren’t like everyone else and your space shouldn’t be either.

Our goal is to help develop a design direction that is unique to you and appealing to the masses. We do this based on your likes, dislikes, and how the space will be used,” explains Tara. “This can be accomplished by turning a house into a home, or transforming a commercial space into an environment; a culture. We believe that people matter. People do amazing things and they deserve great spaces to abide in.”

The Heartland Interior Design makes it a priority to utilize local makers, artisans, and craftsmen whenever possible. A few of the interior design specialties at The Heartland Interior Design include hospitality design, retail stores, commercial mixed-use development, commercial offices, residential new construction, and residential renovation.

For more information about The Heartland Interior Design, LLC, contact Tara at tara@theheartlandshop.com, or visit www. theheartlandshop.com. You can also connect with them on Instagram (@the_heartland) and Facebook (@theheartlandshop), and don’t forget to check out their blog and YouTube channel to see the local industries they highlight.

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Governor to Sign Official Proclamation for Diabetes Awareness Month in Nebraska The Gover nor’s office, in collaboration with JDRF, confirmed the official proclamation signing for November Diabetes Awareness Month in Nebraska will be November 19 at the Capitol.

JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, is focused throughout November, National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM), on raising awareness of type 1 diabetes and the urgent need to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications. JDRF Lincoln and Greater Nebraska is staging a range of activities and events to engage the local community during the month-long campaign.

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life-threatening autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults at any age. In T1D, the immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body.

With the more commonly known type 2 diabetes, the body isn’t able to use insulin the right way. This is called insulin resistance. T1D requires rigorous 24/7 monitoring of blood glucose levels to avoid devastating complications. T1D onset is sudden and unpreventable.

JDRF Lincoln and Greater Nebraska serve to deliver early and ongoing meaningful support and resources from the moment of diagnosis throughout the constant ups and downs of navigating life with T1D. If you or someone you know is interested in any of JDRF’s outreach or support programs, please contact lincoln@jdrf.org / (402) 484-8300. To learn more about T1D or to participate in November Diabetes Awareness Month activities, please visit www.jdrf.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Medicaid Expansion The Nebraska ballot on November 6, 2018 will include an issue asking voters to decide whether the eligibility guidelines for Medicaid should be expanded.

Approval would mean that Nebraskans with income up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level would be eligible to receive their health insurance benefits through the Medicaid program. Medicaid benefits are administered at the state level, but funded jointly through Federal and State dollars.

Under current Nebraska guidelines, pregnant women can receive Medicaid benefits if their income is 194% or less of poverty level.

Children can receive Medicaid benefits if the family income is 213% or less of poverty. Parents can receive Medicaid only when the family income is 63% or less of poverty. That figure could rise to 138% if the measure is approved and allow lower income adults without children to also qualify for Medicaid benefits.

Currently, eligibility guidelines for Medicaid in Nebraska: • Parents with minor children with income up to 63% of poverty. Family of 4 = $15,800 or less.

• Pregnant women with income up to 194% of poverty. Single women = $23,500 or less.

• Children with income up to 213% of poverty. Family of 4 = $53,400 or less.

Medicaid expansion was incorporated into the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that was passed in 2010. The original version of the law required states to expand their Medicaid programs. That portion of the law was found unconstitutional. Subsequently, it was left to each state to determine whether to expand. To date, 33 states and the District of Columbia have already expanded their Medicaid programs, while 17 states have not.

The issue is deciding whether to ask the state to step in and provide health care for lower income individuals versus the cost of adding this to the state’s budget and the concept of expanding governmental authority.

Currently, those with income between 100% and 138% of the Federal Poverty Level will qualify for health insurance through healthcare. gov at a very low premium and reduction in out-of-pocket expenses.

However, those with access to an employer-provided plan are typically not eligible for healthcare.gov. They can add family members to the employer’s group insurance, but most employers do not pay a large share of the premium for family members. They can get caught in the gap of not having any access to “affordable” health insurance.

If expansion is approved, the state will have the task of creating the program and the budget to fund it. Funding could potentially come from increased state revenues, be redirected from other budgeted items, or through additional taxes. This process would occur during 2019 with an anticipated effective date of 1/1/2020.

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Berry Law Firm was founded in 1965 by Attorney John Stevens Berry, Sr. Kathleen Pallesen in an attorney at Berry Law Firm.

Tell us a little about your business. - We continue to uphold a heritage of aggressive, effective, and reliable legal advocacy to individuals who have been arrested or charged with crimes in Omaha, Lincoln, and the entire state of Nebraska. Due to our team’s diligent work, thousands of clients have trusted us with their cases and, more importantly, their futures. I practice in the areas of adult and juvenile guardianships and conservatorships, small business, civil litigation, and elder law, including Medicaid crisis planning, social security, probate, and wills and trusts.

How did you get started in the business? - I started at a young age (maybe five or six years old) by having breakfast on Saturday mornings at Northrup Jones before heading to my dad’s office with him and my younger sisters, Joanne and Peggy. We would eat with Judge Buckley, Judge Montag, Judge Wolf, and any lawyers who happened to be around. We did that until about the age of 10. I knew from a young age I wanted to go to law school.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? Convincing my dad to come out of retirement and start a law practice at the age of 79. Also, convincing my mother to watch me present an oral argument in front of the Court of Appeals. She was a nervous wreck! (I won, by the way.) In all seriousness, I think my most important achievement professionally, after being an attorney for 27 years, is the fact that I am still proud of being part of the legal profession and enjoying my work.

Tell us a little about your family. - I am the fifth of seven kids in my family. I’m the only attorney, but I learned a great deal about negotiating, mediation, keeping secrets, and advocating from my siblings! I have been married to Mike Pallesen, an attorney himself, for 27 years and we have four kids: Katie (22), Michael (17), and twins, Libby and Maggie (16). All four kids are very skilled negotiators.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?

- Working for the Douglas County Public Defender’s Office during high school and college. I was able to watch the inner workings of the Douglas County Courthouse. Whenever I had a break, I would watch hearings and trials in county and district court. I was able to interact with the public during very difficult or very happy times of their lives.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - My grandfather, Martin Holbrook, was an attorney for Union Pacific Railroad and his sister, Mary Olive Holbrook, was one of the first women who attended Creighton University Law School. My dad attended Creighton Law School, but I ended the tradition and went to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Funny.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - In memory of Aretha Franklin, the 1965 hit song “Respect.”

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Aksarben Foundation, CASA, and Kicks for A Cure. The Aksarben Foundation and CASA both have amazing missions, but Kicks for a Cure raises money locally for cancer research. My mother died of cancer in 2013 and I love soccer, so it’s a special organization to me.

What is your favorite movie? - The Sound of Music. I traveled to Austria this summer and went on the Sound of Music Tour!

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Tell us a little about your business. - Eagle Nursery is a full-service nursery, landscape, installation, design, and maintenance facility. We are proud to utilize Nebraska-grown and Nebraska-hardy trees, shrubs, and perennials. What really sets us apart is that we have 70 acres of growing fields where we grow our own nursery stock that is Nebraska-hardy. Our team is made up of 15 solid employees who are all passionate about providing quality work and the highest integrity service to our clients.

How did you get started in the business? - I worked at a garden center in high school and really enjoyed doing what I did. So, after graduating I joined a landscaping crew at Eagle Nursery in 2002 and I’ve been working here ever since.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - Figuring out how to improve and grow our business. I’m always striving to make the business the very best it can be. Having quality employees is very important to our company.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? I’ve always wanted to own my own business, so when I had the opportunity to obtain Eagle Nursery in 2017, that was a huge achievement for me.

Tell us a little about your family. - My wife, Ashley, and I have three wonderful children who keep us very busy with sports and activities.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Spending time at the lake with my family, boating, camping, and enjoying the great outdoors.

What are you the most proud of? - My family.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - Wake up every morning and work hard. Work ethic has always been important to me. I’m always thinking about the next step in order to achieve my goals.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Energetic.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - To see the future.

Which talent would you most like to have? - I wish I was a better craftsman. I feel like I’d enjoy woodworking, or something similar that involves working with my hands.

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - Some sort of sales position. I like the idea of providing people with a good or a service that they need, even if they might not know they need it!

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Heartland Cancer Foundation or the Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska. They both have amazing missions and are doing noble work in the community.

What is your favorite movie? - Probably National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It’s hilarious.

What is your favorite TV show? - The Office and The Weather Channel.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - La Paz Mexican Restaurant.

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - America’s race car driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?

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Levrack provides the shelving to keep the tools, hardware, and other equipment you use out of the way while you work. You’ll never get lost in the clutter again. Austin Peters is a sales associate with Levrack.

Tell us a little about your business. - Levrack is the ultimate shop and garage storage system. It has the ability to double and even triple your space. Levrack utilizes a clean, durable, and efficient design to keep your workspace looking professional and in order. Our product is entirely free standing and designed to integrate into pallet racking. It is especially great for inventory management.

How did you get started in the business? - Levrack’s product was originally invented on a farm so that was the first thing that appealed to me since I grew up on a family farm operation as well. I quickly realized that Levrack’s founders, A.J. and Ryan, have an awesome business model with so many attributes needed to run a successful business. I was really drawn to Levrack’s idea because it provided an opportunity to work with a start up while simultaneously helping other businesses. I joined the team as a sales associate in March of this year and haven’t looked back since.

Tell us a little about your family. - I have two siblings, an older sister and an older brother. They have given me four nieces and a nephew that I absolutely adore. The rest of my family is spread out all across Nebraska and Kansas. Supporting each other and spending time together are our favorite things to do!

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Any type of activity outside; I love being outdoors.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - Surprisingly, I enjoy surfing. Even though I live in land-locked Nebraska, I own a surfboard and always pay attention to the world of surfing from afar.

Who inspires you? - That’s easy, my family. I didn’t get to choose them but I ended up getting very, very lucky.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “’You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.’ - Wayne Gretzky” - Michael Scott If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Entertaining.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “The Man” by The Killers.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - Thankfully, I’ve placed myself in a position where I get to utilize my talents every day.

Which talent would you most like to have? - I’ve always wanted to have the ability to play piano.

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - Accounting. The skills required to do that are so far away from my skill set that I think it would be interesting.

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Feya Candle Co. They are feeding the world one candle at a time! I think their mission is awesome and they are making a positive impact locally and globally.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - Born to Run by Christopher McDougal.

What is your favorite TV show? - The Office.

What is your favorite local Lincoln restaurant? - Taqueria El Rey. If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?

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EDWARD JONES Edward Jones is a financial advising firm, designed to deliver the best personalized service. Bethany Arnold is a financial advisor with Edward Jones.

Tell us a little about your business. - Edward Jones was built on the idea that financial advising needs to be face-to-face, not over the phone or via email. Your financial advisor is your long-term financial partner. At Edward Jones, we use an established process to find out what’s important to our clients and focus on where they are today, where they want to be, and how we are going to get them there. I believe this process is the best way to develop a personalized financial strategy. At Edward Jones, we make sense of investing.

How did you get started in the business? - My dad has been a financial advisor for Edward Jones for 26 years. I was an occupational therapist, but then in January of 2016, I took a leap of faith and found myself here.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? Achieving the illusive work-life balance everyone talks about.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? Learning to jump from the healthcare field to financial advising. I’m still helping people, just in a different way.

Tell us a little about your family. - My husband Brendan and I have two children, our daughter Kate who is five-and-a-half years old and our son Dawson who is three-and-a-half. We also have a dog named Andre. He’s my running partner.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?

- When I was a freshman in college, I specifically remember my mom telling me that I needed to quit thinking about myself and start thinking about others. That changed my outlook on life.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I really enjoy doing yard work. Otherwise, I love to sit in my sun porch with a cup of coffee and watch my kids play. It feels good to slow down and just take it all in.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I know a lot of random facts about a lot of random things. My nickname used to be Beth-opedia.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “Some will, some won’t. Who cares? Who’s next?” To me, this means that there will always be people in your life who believe in you and there will always be some who won’t. Keep moving forward.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Passionate.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “A Pirate Looks at 40”

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If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - I’d own a bar on a beach somewhere.

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Men With Dreams because they provide positive mentorship for youth who are in the judicial system. I’m also on the board for 100s of Women Who Care. We’re a group of women who get together four times a year to learn about local charities and then we each donate a $100 check to a local charity. On average, the grand total is over $10,000.

What is your favorite TV show? - Game of Thrones.

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Oprah!

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MOONLIGHT CUSTOM SCREENPRINT AND EMBROIDERY From supplying merchandise for your next tour, to outfitting your family reunion, Moonlight Custom Screenprint and Embroidery promises quality in every order, no matter the type of ink, shirt, or custom color mix. Tammy Barth is the owner of Moonlight Custom Screenprint and Embroidery.

Tell us a little about your business. - We create artwork, print apparel, and signage, such as banners and decals for schools, sports teams, businesses, and personal events. We take care of everything from design to delivery, and we can fix anything quickly.

How did you get started in the business? - About 19 years ago, my husband had his own crop spraying business and he wanted to make hats for it. So, we bought an embroidery machine and set it up in our living room, and things just took off from there. We started out subcontracting screen printers until we bought our own. Now we have our own print shop with two brand new screen printers and a six-head embroidery machine.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - The rise in social media has been challenging to keep up with. I’m used to the days when a marketing strategy meant word-of-mouth. Before technology took over, it was a lot easier to match prices and keep business local.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- The growth our business has had. I never would’ve guessed that we would be where we are now.

Tell us a little about your family. - My husband David is from Sumner, where the business got started. We have five children, 11 grandchildren, and one great grandson. A few of them are in Lincoln, attending the University, and the other ones are living in Kearney working for us. It’s definitely a family business.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - When you have your own business, there are no days off. However, when I do get some free time, I spend it with my kids. I feel like I missed out on a lot when they were growing up, so I do my best to be there for as many special moments as I can be.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I love to draw, especially flowers and landscapes. I also enjoy making quilts.

Who inspires you? - My husband.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “Every day holds the possibility of a miracle.”

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Giving.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - The ability to clone myself so I could be in four places at once.

Which talent would you most like to have? - Accounting. I handle the books for the business and it hasn’t necessarily been something that comes natural to me.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? QuickBooks 2018 for Dummies.

What is your favorite movie? - I Can Only Imagine.

What is your favorite local Lincoln restaurant? - Texas Roadhouse.

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Warren Buffett. I’d love to sit him down and find out all of his secrets for success.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? Email: tammy@moonlightemb.com; Website: www.moonlightcustom.ink. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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XCEL ROOFING Xcel Roofing provides the community with quality products and services for residential and commercial properties, including replacement and repair of roofing, siding, windows, and gutters. Frantz Antoine is a project manager for Xcel Roofing.

Tell us a little about your business. - At Xcel Roofing, we know that the communities we live and work in are the heart and soul of our company.

Along with the quality exterior restoration work we do, we also support our neighbors through volunteerism, leadership, and service. Xcel Roofing recently achieved the Integrity Award by the Better Business Bureau for customer service and performance!

How did you get started in the business? - I was recruited by my longtime close friend Matt Preister, owner of Xcel Roofing.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - When I first got into this industry I didn’t know anything about roofs or construction.

Gaining the confidence of customers in those beginning stages was a huge hurdle, but with the support of the team, I got through it.

Tell us a little about your family. - I have a wife, three beautiful stepdaughters, and a baby on the way! I’m also a proud stepgrandfather! When I’m not working, they are the ones I spend the majority of my time with.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?

- I’ve had many—from living in a different state to marriage and changing careers—but the biggest point at this time is finding out I’m going to be a dad!

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I’m a huge “foodie” so anything from going out to eat or grilling at the house, to watching chef Gordon Ramsay on TV. What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - In the professional world, most people don’t know that I love to dance, and I’m pretty good at it too!

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “If you believe you can or you believe you can’t, either way you’re right.” I keep that in mind every day.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Positive.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Everyday I’m Hustlin’”

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If you could have a super power, what would it be? - Well, for as much as I’m on roofs, my super power would be to fly.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - Public speaking.

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - I think it’d be cool to be a famous actor!

What is your favorite TV show? - I watch Hell’s Kitchen a lot, and I’m really enjoying the new season of The Walking Dead.

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Xcel Roofing has donated several roofs to Habitat for Humanity in every city we have an office in: Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Des Moines, and Grand Island. We’re currently fixing a house for a veteran who is unable to use his hands anymore. His story is moving.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?

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PERSONNEL NEWS I’ve Got a Name Recognizes Megan Johnson Nebraska Safety Council Recognizes Mark as Inspire Award Finalist Schlichenmayer with CPR LifeSaver Award I’ve Got a Name, a local non-profit fighting to end sex trafficking in Nebraska, congratulates Outreach Director Megan Johnson for being a finalist for the 2018 Inspire Award. The Inspired Awards were created to recognize women leaders and the impact they are making in the Lincoln community.

Megan’s street outreach work with I’ve Got a Name protects vulnerable women in our community, and rescues and restores victims by building trusting relationships while providing advocacy and meeting basic needs. Megan has used her enormous talent in a variety of ways that includes speaking at local corrections facilities, visiting local hotels, and taking on cases involving sex-trafficking victims. Megan’s dedication and determination is commendable.

I’ve Got a Name is committed to eradicating sex trafficking by generating awareness and taking action against it. They encourage collaboration to increase awareness and raise funds with those who align with their mission. If you want to know more about I’ve Got a Name, please visit ivegotaname.org.

Each year during the Nebraska Safety Council Conference and Trade Show, the work of organizations that have made a difference in workplace safety and wellness are recognized by the Nebraska Safety Council. This year, special recognition was given to Mark Schlichenmayer with the CPR LifeSaver Award. Mark, a Paulsen Inc. employee, was present when a coworker dropped down, unresponsive with no pulse or breathing while on the job. Because of Pictured (L to R): Nebraska Mark’s quick reaction and the CPR training Safety Council executive provided by his employer, Mark saved his director Laurie Klosterboer, coworker’s life. Mark was presented his CPR LifeSaver award recipient award by Lt. Governor Mike Foley and Mark Schlichenmayer, and Lt. Governor Mike Foley.

Executive Director Laurie Klosterboer.

The Nebraska Safety Council is a non-profit organization headquartered in Lincoln that provides education and leadership to empower people to live safe and healthy. They service the state of Nebraska and surrounding areas through trainings, services, events, and membership.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Amy Fish with Lancaster Rehabilitation Named Administrator of the Year The Nebraska Nursing Facility Association (NNFA) has named Amy Fish, administrator at Lancaster Rehabilitation Center, as the recipient of the 2018 Administrator of the Year Award for making real contributions to the wellbeing of Nebraska’s nursing facility residents. The award was presented to Amy on September 19 at the Association’s Fall Convention Awards Luncheon in Lincoln. Fish was nominated by Sandra Hovis, director of nursing at Lancaster Rehabilitation Center.

“Amy is a valued member of the healthcare community on both the state and national level. Her focus and energy are not only directed toward resident care but also staff satisfaction and growth,” said Sandy.

“It is our pleasure to recognize Amy for her tireless efforts in providing high-quality care to Lancaster Rehabilitation’s residents every day,” said Heath Boddy, president and CEO of NNFA. More than 500 assisted living and nursing facility owners, administrators, staff, and guests attended the awards luncheon.

Lancaster Rehabilitation Center is a 293-bed facility offering Short Term Rehabilitation, Traditional Long Term Care, and Memory Support. Go to www.lancasterrc.com or call (402) 441-7101 for more information.

Tami Barrett Appointed BBB Lincoln Branch Manager The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is pleased to announce that Tami Barrett has been appointed as BBB’s new Lincoln branch manager. She replaced Teresa Stitcher Fritz who retired in August of this year.

The branch manager’s duties include maintaining BBB’s Lincoln office, supervising its staff, serving as BBB’s liaison to Lincoln and greater Nebraska businesses and coordinating the annual BBB Integrity Awards Event in Lincoln. Ms. Barrett will also be working with the other directors in BBB’s Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Wichita offices.

Ms. Barrett received a Bachelor of Science Degree in psychology from Peru State College in 1999. From 2002 - 2015, Tami served as local long-term care ombudsman and SMP (senior Medicare patrol) coordinator. In this position, she provided exceptional locally-based complaint resolution and resident advocacy by using care planning as a problem-solving vehicle to focus everyone’s attention on the needs of residents in long-term care facilities.

Before coming to the BBB, Tami worked at United Health Care as a community health worker assisting members with barriers to care and connecting them to community resources.

Additionally, Tami has spoken at regional and national SMP conferences in Washington DC, Michigan, and Missouri. She was a member of the Elder Rights Coalition, TRIAD, and the SMP Steering Committee where she collaborated with partner organizations including CIMRO of Nebraska, CMS - the Nebraska Health Care Association and the office of the Nebraska Attorney General. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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PERSONNEL NEWS Associated Builders and Contractors Welcomes Katie Gabryszewski Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Cornhusker Chapter recently welcomed Katie Gabryszewski to their team as membership and events coordinator. Katie began her career with ABC Cornhusker Chapter this September. She comes from within the ABC family and previously worked in member services at ABC of Oklahoma, as well as in the education department at ABC Heart of America. Katie has a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Missouri and a background in marketing, administration, graphic design, and workforce development.

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Wilderness Ridge Welcomes New Restaurant Chef and Executive Sous Chef Wilderness Ridge is proud to announce and welcome Mike Perkins as the restaurant chef, and George Looschen as the executive sous chef. Together Mike and George will be responsible for leading the culinary team for the Lodge at Wilderness Ridge. With 35 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Mike joins the Wilderness Ridge team after numerous positions as executive chef including several Las Vegas hotels and casinos, where he became skilled in menu development and mentoring.

Mike Perkins George joins the Wilderness Ridge team from Stokes restaurant in Omaha, where he served as restaurant chef, with a focus on training, creating menus and preparing menu items for diners. Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, he also spent several years at Café Profusion in Colorado, where he perfected his skills in Asian fusion. George is ready to share his unique culinary knowledge, saying, “I am excited for the opportunity to work with Mike. We both have an unmatched passion for food and look forward to creating exceptional George Looschen dishes our diners will enjoy in an atmosphere that can’t be matched.”

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PERSONNEL NEWS Rachael Surmick and Amy Jurgens Join United Way

GenR8 Marketing Welcomes New Team Member Deidre Stevens

United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County has hired Rachael Surmick as community impact manager and Amy Jurgens as resource development manager.

A native of Pennsylvania, Surmick has extensive experience in building assets for individuals, housing counseling and community development. She most recently served as chief operating officer at NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania. In her new role, Surmick will be responsible for managing the distribution of funds to United Way Rachael Surmick agencies, monitoring funded programs, and maintaining relationships between agencies, volunteers and United Way. Jurgens came to United Way from Doane University, where she served as executive director of advancement. She has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, management and customer service. In her United Way role, she will focus on cultivating relationships with leading donors and affinity groups, including Women in Philanthropy, Women United and Emerging Leaders Amy Jurgens United.

To learn more about United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County, visit unitedwaylincoln.org or call (402) 441-7700.

GenR8 Marketing is continuing to grow their team and has recently hired Deidre Stevens as their new strategy, media, and traffic manager.

“I am very excited to be starting my career here at GenR8! Landing a job post-graduation is very satisfying and being welcomed to the GenR8 family with open arms has been amazing. I’ve enjoyed meeting all the clients and establishing strong relationships. Also, this allows me to help them achieve their marketing goals which is something I love to do!” said Stevens.

Deidre is no stranger to the marketing industry. With having almost two and half years of experience she is excited to take on this new role of helping coordinate with the new and current clients as well as strategize to help them gain more leads for their businesses.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Union Bank & Trust Promotes Mark Krings Union Bank & Trust (www.ubt.com) recently promoted Mark Krings to vice president of customer service.

Krings joined Union Bank in 2007 and has worked in various roles within the customer ser vice department. He is responsible for leading the retail and lending aspects of six Lincoln branches, assisting his team with both short-term and long-term career development goals, and strategic planning. Krings graduated from Doane University as part of the Pinnacle National Honor Society, and has successfully completed both of Union Bank’s internal leadership programs: the bankwide Leadership Development Program and Customer Service Development Program. He is also active in the bank’s community outreach activities.

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Southlake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center Welcomes Ted Triggs Southlake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Ted Triggs, D.O. has joined their team as medical director. Dr. Triggs is eager to join the Southlake team and work in the family-serving-family atmosphere that matches his passion for providing excellent patient-focused care.

Dr. Triggs is a graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency with Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Dr. Triggs is an internist who specializes in internal medicine and is a partner with Lincoln Hospitalist Associates.

Following residency, Dr. Triggs spent many years in Missouri before heading to Lincoln, where he was a hospitalist at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center for 12 years. In 2016, Dr. Triggs and his partner founded Lincoln Hospitalist Associates. Dr. Triggs is associated with Bryan Health, CHI Health, and Select Specialty Hospital.

Southlake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center provides skilled rehabilitation, and long-term care. They are committed to providing the tools necessary to assisting patients in reach their rehab goals, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy in their inspiring Husker-themed rehabilitation gym.

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Butterfly Bakery Welcomes Marketing Manager Mary Urtel With a lifelong history in the restaurant industry, Mary Urtel was very excited to bring her expertise with her into her new role as marketing manager of Lincoln’s Butterfly Bakery. Being raised in the food industry, and with food always being a centerpiece of family gatherings and special occasions growing up, baking has a special place in Mary’s heart. Since Butterfly Bakery specializes in occasion cakes, Mary feels that her transition into the team went very smoothly. She enjoys promoting something she is so passionate about.

Butterfly Bakery began in March of 2009. Whether it’s fresh breakfast pastries, decadently decorated sugar cookies for an original occasion, or a wedding cake for your special day—it can be done by Butterfly Bakery. Butterfly Bakery prides themselves on their products that are always made fresh, from scratch, using quality ingredients. Innovative designs and attention to detail truly make every item a piece of edible artwork. Butterfly Bakery will do their best to make sure every detail of your creation is absolutely unforgettable.

The bakery is located at 4209 S. 33rd St. and their hours are Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. They are closed Sunday and Monday.

To reach Mary, call the bakery at (402) 499-0620 or email nebutterflybakery@gmail.com. To see some of Butterfly Bakery’s delicious creations, visit their website www.butterflybakeryne.com or follow their Facebook page (@ButterflyBakery).

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PERSONNEL NEWS TruBlue Total House Care Promotes Steve Luedtke to Project Lead TruBlue Total House Care is excited to announce that recent hire, Steve Luedtke, was quickly promoted to project lead. Steve has shown outstanding work ethic, detailed craftsmanship, and the highest level of customer service in his contracting role. He raises the bar and sets expectations for those who work alongside him.

As project lead, Steve will oversee TruBlue’s team of contractors as they take on interior projects such as drywall repair, carpentry, and light fixture installation, in addition to the exterior services they provide, such as fencing, siding repair, and deck building.

TruBlue Total House Care is a full-service handyman company. Follow TruBlue of Lincoln on Facebook to see a few of their latest projects with before and after pictures, along with some helpful hints and tricks for home care and maintenance. Be confident in your house care services by contacting TruBlue at (402) 438-6776 or lincolnoffice@ trubluehousecare.com. TruBlue is available evenings and weekends to meet to discuss your next project.

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Krista Peeks Dittman joins ComPro as an individual account manager. While new to the health insurance industry, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge as a small business owner and a teacher. This a perfect combination as Krista educates and assists ComPro’s individual clients throughout the decision making process for health insurance coverage. Krista works one-on-one with clients, Krista Peeks Dittman reviews their options, then guides them through the enrollment procedure. A fun fact about Krista is that she taught German and can speak the language fluently. You can also ask her about being a cheese maker! Krista enjoys traveling and is a self-proclaimed “foodie.”

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Dreamweaver’s Boots & Buckets Fundraiser Raises Over $350K

Mourning Hope Receives $1 Million for Make Room for HOPE Capital Campaign

Dreamweaver hosted their annual “Boots & Buckets” fundraising event on Thursday, September 20 at A View on State. The event was a smashing success, raising over $350,000 for dreams!

The Mourning Hope Grief Center has received a substantial donation to its recently-announced Make Room for HOPE Capital Campaign. The largest commitment ever to the local children’s bereavement center, this lead gift of $1 million dollars will help build Lincoln’s first permanent facility dedicated to supporting families grieving the death of someone significant in their lives.

The million dollar donor is a local family foundation who prefers to remain anonymous at this time.

This contribution supports 25% of the total Mourning Hope campaign goal of $4 million. Last month, it was announced that Mourning Hope will also receive a $560,000 Legacy Gift from the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln. Additional early commitments to the Make Room for HOPE Capital Campaign are currently being pursued, and will be announced in the coming months. For more information about Mourning Hope and the Make Room for HOPE Capital Campaign, please visit mourninghope.org/ aboutus/capitalcampaign.

Founded in 1994, the Mourning Hope Grief Center serves as a companion for grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families when someone significant in their lives has a serious illness or has died. Mourning Hope provides free support groups, community education, grief resources and referrals. Mourning Hope is located at 4919 Baldwin Ave. For more information, call (402) 488-8989.

Boots & Buckets, presented by Pinnacle Bank, kicked off at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and heavy hors d’oeuvres, followed by the excitement of a live auction.

There was also a silent auction going on throughout the night. Guests wore their favorite boots to help raise the spirits of terminally ill seniors by making dreams on their bucket lists come true.

Dreamweaver wants to thank everyone who came out in the rain and wore their very stylish boots. They could not have done it without you and their very generous sponsors!

Dreamweaver Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling life-long dreams for terminally ill seniors in need. They strive to enrich the quality of life and are committed to honoring their most cherished generation in their final days. Making the impossible dream, possible.

If you would like to learn more about Dreamweaver, please visit www.dreamweaver.org or call (402) 697-5471.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Fellowship of Christian Athletes Seeks YearEnd Gifts to Reach Goal Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is truly thankful for the impact and victory they’ve experienced as a ministry in 2018. As 1 Corinthians 15:57 says, “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”

The goal of FCA over the next 10 years is to have a FCA “Coach for Christ” on every campus in the area! In order to hire more staff, FCA needs to increase their financial resources. The months of November and December pose a unique opportunity to do just that. Year-end gifts make up roughly 25% of FCA’s annual operating budget.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is asking that people prayerfully consider partnering financially with them this year. To support their ministry through a year-end tax-deductible donation, please go to my.fca.org and search for Andrew Drevo.

TeamMates Participates in Spreetail’s PractiPals Spreetail hosted over 80 area students at PractiPals, a one-day, skills-based, interactive workshop for students entering 6th through 8th grades. PractiPals was held on Saturday, July 28 at Spreetail, located on UNL’s Innovation Campus.

Students rotated through eight breakout sessions led by Spreetail employees and community leaders. Art, computer programming, fitness, civic duty, science, cooking, music, and woodworking were topics covered in the workshops.

In addition to students gaining skills, Spreetail employees experienced the energy of the middle school students they could potentially mentor through TeamMates. A recruiting event followed PractiPals featuring Coach Tom Osborne, who shared with Spreetail employees the impact of mentoring and our need for TeamMates in Lincoln.

If your business would like to host a TeamMates recruiting event, contact their Lincoln office at (402) 436-1990. For more information, visit teammates.org.

Adopt a Fresh Start Resident for the Holidays Fresh Start is seeking help in making the holidays brighter for its 24 female residents. You can help by adopting one or more of the residents and purchasing gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Specific wish list items include gift cards to local restaurants, movie tickets, specialty treats, and more. More gift ideas can be found on the Fresh Start website below.

“The women living at Fresh Start are committed to turning their lives around,” said Monica Zinke, Fresh Start executive director. “Each of them are here for different reasons, but it’s our hope that this holiday season we can show them there are people in the community rooting for their success. Christmas presents are a small way to show them that Lincoln truly cares about each of them.”

Fresh Start is a non-profit transitional housing program for women that empowers them to change their lives by recognizing and overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency. Since its formation in 1991, over 1,600 women have called Fresh Start home. Learn more at www.freshstarthome.org, call (402) 475-7777, or find Fresh Start on Facebook. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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NON-PROFIT NEWS City Impact Provides Christmas to Families Through Gifts of Love Event

Child Guidance Center to Host Ribbon Cutting, Press Conference

City Impact is excited to host their annual Gifts of Love event, December 9 - 15. Gifts of Love has been providing Christmas with dignity to families in need for over 20 years. In 2017, City Impact partnered with local businesses, churches, and thousands of community members, to provide over $110,000 in gifts to more than 3,200 kids and their families!

During Gifts of Love, City Impact sets up a Christmas store for incomequalified families to spend their own money on gifts for their kids.

Parents can buy new gifts at 70% off retail prices. The store will be open for community shopping on December 14 and 15. Families who are part of one of City Impact’s programs have the opportunity to shop earlier, so there is a need for volunteers at the store beginning on December 9.

To support this year’s Gifts of Love event, anyone is welcome to sponsor a child for just $40 or a family for $200. City Impact is also accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts or gift wrap supplies at any Gifts of Love collection site between November 11 and December 5. Another way to participate is by volunteering! Sponsorship and volunteer signup can be found online at cityimpact.org.

Together, we can impact Lincoln by helping thousands of kids and their families celebrate Christmas with dignity! Follow City Impact on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or call (402) 477-8080 for more information.

You are cordially invited to join Child Guidance Center (2444 O St.) on Thursday, November 8 at 10 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. There will be a press conference in conjunction with the ceremony, during which the agency plans to share some exciting news with the public. Mayor Chris Beutler will say a few words as well.

Child Guidance Center inspires healthy futures for children and families through comprehensive behavioral and mental health services. During their last fiscal year, they served more than 1,840 children, adults, and entire families throughout many programs. This is an 18% increase from 2016-17.

“Child Guidance Center turns 70 years old in 2019 and we are so grateful for our rich history of being the experts in trauma informed care and are excited to share with you some changes to ensure that we are here for the next 70 years,” shared Katie McLeese Stephenson, executive director.

Please come and visit with the Child Guidance Center board and staff members! To ensure there will be enough refreshments to share, please RSVP to Jenny Cardwell, development director, at (402) 475-7666 / jcardwell@child-guidance.org. Learn more about the agency by visiting www.child-guidance.org.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Youth for Christ Calls on Serving Hands Sponsors for Local Artists Campus Life, a ministry of Youth for Christ, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a public art project, Serving Hands: Celebrating 50 Years of Campus Life. In total there were 175 submissions received from Nebraska artists and of those, 82 proposals were selected to advance to the sponsorship phase of the project. In order for an artist’s creative idea on paper to be transformed into a six-foot fiberglass sculpture, a sponsorship is necessary.

Campus Life has set a goal of at least 50 full-sized sculptures sponsored, created, and installed to celebrate its golden anniversary! The imaginative and whimsical sculptures will be displayed around Lincoln from May to August of 2019, after which they will be auctioned off to the highest bidder with most of the proceeds going to Campus Life.

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Five Nines Officially Launches 2018 Scruff 4 Schools Initiative Five Nines is excited to bring the annual Scruff 4 Schools initiative back again this year in hopes of continuing the fight against childhood hunger in Nebraska communities during the month of November. The Five Nines team is raising food, funds, and awareness through several strategic efforts. Throughout the month of November, scruffy faces will be used as critical awareness, while nonperishable food items are collected at the offices of participating local organizations. The Five Nines Scruff Squad has also implemented a new “Driving 4 Donations” campaign to help collect nonperishable food items at local Hy-Vee’s throughout the state. Funds can also be donated on the Scruff 4 Schools website through a virtual food bank, as every dollar received can provide three meals to a child. All these efforts are meant to benefit the one out of every six Nebraska children who are food insecure.

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Scruff 4 Schools was started by Five Nines to put a charitable spin on No-Shave November. On the final day of the month, Five Nines will stuff their Prius’ with food collected by Five Nines and its’ partners to be delivered to the Heartland and Lincoln Food Banks. All donations will benefit the Emergency Pantry in Lincoln and Pantry Packs in Omaha and Kearney. Both programs are for children currently on the backpack program waiting list in an emergency situation.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands to Host Vehicle Auction Fundraiser The Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands will host a vehicle auction fundraiser on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. The auction will take place at the organization’s Colfax location, 900 N. League Rd. in Colfax, IA. Guests are allowed to visit the location on Friday, November 9 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to view the vehicles in preparation for the auction. This is a great opportunity to not only find a vehicle, but also to show your support.

The funds raised from the event will go to help the Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands organization. There are more than 50 vehicles that are being sold “as-is,” but every vehicle has been through their shop to ensure drivetrain and brakes work properly.

The vehicles are listed and pictured on the organization’s website.

They will accept cash, check (with a notarized bank letter), or card (with a 3% transaction fee) at the auction. If you have a vehicle you would like to donate, call (888) 344-HOPE. Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands exists to be a catalyst for 180-degree change in the life of the addict. The organization offers a long-term, 12-month faith-based program for adults 18 and older.

This program is designed to assist individuals achieve freedom from drugs and alcohol and the destructive behaviors that accompany it.

For more information, visit their website at www.tcmid.org or contact Executive Director Curtis Barnes at c.barnes@tcmid.org / (515) 288-1165.

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Their upcoming seminar, “The Impact of Stress & Anxiety” on our Youth, is happening on Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at Lincoln High School’s theatre. The presenter, Melissa Lafferty, is a therapist with Nebraska Mental Health Centers. She works with children and adolescents of all ages. Melissa will discuss the difference between stress and anxiety and the impact that both have on children and adolescents. The influence of social media on stress and anxiety in today’s youth will also be addressed and the role teachers and parents can play to help support youth by promoting positive coping techniques and problem-solving skills.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Community Action Partnership Seeks Tax Preparation Volunteers You alone can aid in the return of nearly $40,000 to the community by simply utilizing your amazing skills and volunteering within the Community Action Partnership’s Tax Preparation Program!

Each year, many hard-working individuals and families in our community count on the Tax Preparation Program’s no-cost tax services. As a Tax Prep Program volunteer, you have the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. Being a volunteer is also a great opportunity to build resumé skills and network with other like-minded volunteers.

Community Action’s Tax Preparation program increases low-income families’ financial stability by providing free tax preparation and filing services. Last year, Tax Prep volunteers helped the program prepare and file over 650 federal returns.

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Domesti-PUPS Celebrates Service and Therapy Dog Graduations Domesti-PUPs held a graduation ceremony for three service dog teams and one Edu-PUP (classroom therapy dog) on October 15. The ceremony was held in the morning at the Nebraska State Penitentiary and again in the afternoon at the Lincoln Correctional Center.

Image by Jason and Tonja The service dog teams that were placed include two wheelchair/mobility support dogs, a combination mobility/diabetic and alert/seizure response dog.

Recipients of the dogs are from Lincoln, Firth, and Orleans, NE. Each dog was trained either in the Nebraska State Penitentiary or the Lincoln Correctional Center by inmates. Each dog was individually trained for its recipient to meet their needs, and help them lead more independent lives.

The Edu-PUPS (classroom therapy dog) is being placed in a school in Lincoln. Classroom dogs are innovative teaching tools as the dogs are non-judgmental and unconditionally loving. They bring a renewed inspiration and excitement to the learning process and motivate students.

They also help develop self-esteem, responsibility, motivation, selfdiscipline, and communication skills.

Domesti-PUPS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Lincoln. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with special needs through the assistance of animals, and to promote awareness through education.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Heartland Cancer Foundation to Participate in #GivingTuesday November 27 Heartland Cancer Foundation is taking part in #GivingTuesday on November 27. #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities around the world.

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Project Pink’d to Offer Live Video Webcast on Living with the Fear of Recurrence Project Pink’d, Inc. continues to strive to address the real issues breast cancer survivors face after a diagnosis. The fourth topic in their Straight Talk: Ask An Expert Series, “Living with the Fear of Recurrence,” will be held on Tuesday, December 4 from 7 - 8 p.m.

Breast cancer survivors are invited to join Project Pink’d and special guest expert, Barbara Clinkenbeard, MS, NP of Think Whole Person Healthcare to discuss the inherent uncertainty of a cancer recurrence.

Participants will receive tools to better control and live with the fear.

With the ease of just a click on participants phone, iPad, or computer, the live video webcast format enables survivors and their families living throughout the state of Nebraska and Western Iowa the access to chat directly with the professional.

Interested participants must pre-register at www.projectpinkd.org to participate.

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Theatre Art for Kids Presents “Newsies” Broadway Musical Theatre Arts for Kids proudly presents Disney’s Newsies, the Broadway musical.

Show times are set for: Thursday, December 13 at 7 p.m.; Friday, December 14 at 2 p.m.; and Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. All shows are performed at Christ Lutheran Church (4325 Sumner St.).

Newsies is a musical based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. The Theatre Arts for Kids’ interpretation of Newsies is directed by Leah Kolar, with musical direction by Lauren Cook and further assistance by Brea McClintock. The show is choreographed by Becca Stouder and Christopher Sanders.

Everyone is cordially invited come out and enjoy Newsies with Theatre Arts for Kids, while also supporting the talented youth who have been working hard on this production! Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at TAFK.org. For more information, contact Leah Kolar at (402) 202-1087 / Info@tafk.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

American Cancer Society to Host Lincoln’s 11th Annual Hope Gala Join the American Cancer Society in their mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer at Lincoln’s 11th annual Hope Gala on Friday, November 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. It will be a one-of-a-kind evening with great food, featuring Smart Chicken, specialty cocktails, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more.

If you know a child who has been cured of leukemia, a friend who has been treated with tamoxifen for breast cancer, a family member who has a regular Pap test, or a cancer survivor celebrating another birthday, then you know someone who has benefited from the American Cancer Society’s research.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing the suffering from cancer through education, advocacy and service. By taking what they’ve learned through research and translating it into action, the American Cancer Society has contributed to a 25% decrease in the overall US cancer death rate since 1991.

That means that they’ve helped avoid nearly 2.1 million cancer deaths during that time.

For more information regarding the American Cancer Society, feel free to call Heather Schommer at (402) 260-3284 or email her at heather.schommer@cancer.org. For more information about the Hope Gala, please visit HOPEGALA.org.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach Receives Grant for Life Skills Training

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Capital One recently awarded Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach a $10,000 grant to support Life Skills Training. This grant is part of the company’s national Future Edge initiative focused on investing in programs to help people and communities succeed in the 21st century.

On October 20, the Sammy’s Superheroes Foundation hosted a hilly 5K run for 120 runners at Lutjelusche Cross Country Course that wreaked “havoc” on quite a few people’s legs. Sammy’s Superheroes is proud to say that the event was a success, raising $4,000 for childhood cancer research.

The Life Skills Training Program is a four-week series on parenting, being a good tenant, employment, and money management. Classes are held at Matt Talbot on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with Matt Talbot providing overall coordination and local experts in human services and banking facilitating the classes.

To eliminate barriers to attendance, transportation and child care are offered. The Life Skills Training Program started in 2001 and has nearly 1,000 graduates. Twenty-four classes (six full series) were held last year with 46 students. Over 80% of students successfully completed all four classes.

Participants in the Life Skills Program are generally working toward transitioning from a treatment facility or temporary shelter into an independent living environment. The classes are designed to help participants gain self-sufficiency, improve employment status, reduce the likelihood of chronic homelessness, and decrease instances of social isolation. Students learn new skills every week that promote positive, healthy outcomes. The small group atmosphere encourages camaraderie, trust, sharing, and celebration for collective success in completing the program. Learn more at mtko.org.

Runners were greeted at the finish line with an after party including beer, brats, and a live band. Team and individual costumes were welcomed, and many runners took advantage of the opportunity to show some spirit. Sammy’s Superheroes would like to thank everyone that participated and helped them raise havoc about finding a cure for childhood cancer.

The mission of the Sammy’s Superheroes is to fund modern treatments that will lead to a cure. Their vision is a world where childhood cancer no longer strikes fear and despair in hearts and minds of families when their loved ones are diagnosed. While funding a cure and finding modern treatments may come first, they have not forgotten about the families and the importance of supporting and comforting them. Sammy’s strive to do this through our programming and services.

If you would like to learn more about the event or the Sammy’s Superheroes Foundation, please visit their website at www. sammyssuperheroes.org.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Friendship Home Presents Sponsored Families Program With the holiday season approaching, there are more ways than ever to help Friendship Home make this a time of joy and celebration for victims of domestic violence and their children who are fleeing dangerous situations.

Friendship Home invites you to sponsor a family at Friendship Home with a Thanksgiving food basket. Stock the basket full with your favorite Thanksgiving treats: turkey, stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, and anything else you enjoy this time of the year!

Christmas will be here before we know it too, and thanks to the community, this is a wonderful time of year at Friendship Home. Their Sponsored Families program kicks off this month. This program is an amazing opportunity for people in the community to provide for a family at Friendship Home during Christmas.

Through Sponsored Families, people in the community are matched up with a family staying at Friendship Home. Sponsors will get the chance to purchase Christmas gifts for each member of the family and make their holidays bright.

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7th Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Slated for November 18 The Seventh Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held Sunday, November 18, 3 p.m., at Congregation Tifereth Israel, 3219 Sheridan Blvd., in Lincoln.

This service of gratitude is open to everyone, and all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend. In a world that serves up daily reminders of what divides us, this service brings together people of all faiths, and reminds us of what binds us together in our shared expressions of gratitude and thanksgiving.

Clergy from many different faiths will participate, with this year’s featured speaker being Dr. Marilyn Johnson-Farr, the Dwight E. Porter professor of education at Doane University, president of the Omaha Midwest Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and lay leader at Quinn Chapel, AME Church in Lincoln.

An interfaith choir will also participate in the service. Anyone wishing to sing should contact Brian Pfoltner at First Presbyterian Church (402) 477-6037 / musicdir@fpclincoln.org). The choir will meet at 2 p.m. to rehearse a few easy pieces for the service. All are welcome and encouraged to sing.

Following the service, a reception will be provided by the members of Congregation Tifereth Israel, allowing people of all faiths the opportunity to mingle and get to know one another. This year, instead of bringing desserts, please bring non-perishable items for the Food Bank of Lincoln.

For more information on the service, contact Brian Pfoltner at the contact above or Stephen Griffith, Faith Coalition of Lancaster County, at (402) 730-8927 / s.griffith.ne@gmail.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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HEALTH NEWS EDCare Celebrates Grand Opening of Eating Disorder Treatment Center The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce welcomed EDCare t o L i n c o l n w i t h a r i bb o n cutting ceremony on October 11. EDCare offers patients, their families, and health care professionals over 15 years of eating disorder treatment experience. They understand the recovery journey can be difficult and scary, but they also know that the right support can bring success. After opening their first location in 2001, EDCare has grown to offer various treatment options at any of their four locations in Denver, Colorado Springs, Kansas City, and now Lincoln.

EDCare employs over 80 team members across its four locations.

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Advanced Medical Imaging Strives to Snuff Out Lung Cancer Advanced Medical Imaging reminds us that November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. According to the Lung Cancer Foundation, more people die from this disease than the other three leading cancers (breast, prostate, colorectal) combined—it accounts for 27% of all cancer deaths. The difference in mortality rate can be directly linked to lack of screening in comparison to these other forms of cancer.

Most people are not even aware that there is an easy screening option for former and current smokers. In recent years, low-dose CT scans have made screening much easier and more affordable and yet many people who qualify for insurance-covered screenings are not aware of the opportunity. The CT procedure is simple, fast, with minimal radiation exposure, similar to that of a mammogram.

Patients getting scanned do not have to undress and the scan itself takes under a minute. These tests are so effective because they allow the cancer to be detected when it is at a smaller, more treatable stage than after symptoms have already appeared. Someone with symptoms should speak to their doctor immediately and this simple scan would no longer be a good fit for diagnosis. People without symptoms who believe they fit the scan criteria should talk to their primary physician about getting a referral to Advanced Medical Imaging for a low-dose CT scan.

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HEALTH NEWS Nebraska Hearing Center Offers New Revolutionary Hearing Aid, Via™ AI

Lincoln Breast Cancer Alliance Launched Community Education Campaign

Nebraska Hearing Center is excited to announce that they are now offering the world’s first hearing aid with artificial intelligence and integrated sensors from Starkey® Hearing Technologies – Via™ AI. The ear is the new wrist. More than just a hearing aid, Via™ AI is a “Health Aid” with the ability to track steps, brain health, and translate 27 languages live. Starkey® Hearing Technologies president Brandon Sawalich describes Via™ AI as the best performing and best sounding hearing aid they've ever made.

Accompanying Via™ AI is a brand-new mobile app—Thrive™ Hearing; and three new wireless accesso-ries—Starkey Hearing Technologies TV, Remote, and Remote Microphone +. With the Remote Micro-phone+, Via AI is also the first hearing aid to feature Amazon® Alexa connectivity.

The new Hearing Reality™ technology provides an average 50% reduction in noisy environments, significantly reduced listening effort, and newly enhanced clarity of speech, while the use of artificial intelligence and integrated sensors enabled it to optimize the hearing experience.

Via™ AI has revolutionized what “hearing better” means.

For more information or to set up an appointment with Nebraska Hearing Center, call (402) 486-3737 or visit www.nebraskahearingcenter.com.

The Lincoln Breast Cancer Alliance (@LNKBCA) has launched a new community education campaign about the value of risk assessment for cancer screening. The GetScreened.net campaign focuses on why family cancer history and personal risk factors are important, what your doctor needs to know, and how to share important health information with family members.

The goal of the campaign is to motivate Lincoln area residents to use the free tools available on the GetScreened.net website to assess their personal and family history cancer risk factors, share the information with their healthcare providers and family members, and get the appropriate cancer screening tests. Regular screenings can help find cancer early, reduce treatment costs, and save lives.

The first step in getting proper screenings is to know your risk factors.

This information helps your doctor determine what screening tests are right for you and when you should get them.

Volunteers with the Lincoln Breast Cancer Alliance can provide onsite education to your employees or help worksite wellness staff utilize the educational materials available on the website for their own customized wellness programming.

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HEALTH NEWS American Heart Association Announces 2019 Lincoln Heart Ball Chairs The American Heart Association is pleased to announce the 2019 Lincoln Heart Ball chairs, Dr. Ryan Shelstad with Bryan Heart and Dr. Sagar Damle with CHI Health Nebraska Heart. The annual black-tie event will be Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Embassy Suites – Lincoln.

The event celebrates the energy, passion and commitment of donors, healthcare providers, community leaders, sponsors, volunteers and survivors to raise funds for lifesaving research and education. Funds raised during the event support the fight against cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States each year.

“The Heart Ball would not be possible without our volunteer leadership and Sweethearts that raise important funds to support our lifesaving mission,” said Lincoln Heart Ball Senior Director, Brianna Georgeson.

To learn more about supporting the 2019 Lincoln Heart Ball, the public is encouraged to contact Brianna Georgeson at Brianna.Georgeson@ heart.org or visit the website at www.heart.org/omahaheartball.

Hillcrest Health Services Earns Gold Quality Award for Montessori Dementia Care Method Hillcrest Health Services was named a Gold Award winner in Quality, Senior Living on October 5 as part of McKnight’s Senior Living’s 2018 Excellence in Technology Awards. Through implementing the Montessori method in dementia care, with the help of technology, Hillcrest has significantly improved quality of life for residents at Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge.

The Technology Awards contest is highly competitive and recognizes organizations across the U.S. who are using technology to better serve their residents or business interests. For senior living, the competition offers 10 categories, and a panel of experts selects one Gold, one Silver and one Bronze winner for each category.

Dr. Anna Fisher, Hillcrest’s director of quality and education and a nationally-renowned dementia expert, created a methodical plan to reduce antipsychotic use, increase resident engagement and enhance quality of life. After researching non-pharmacological approaches in dementia care, Hillcrest decided to implement the Montessori method.

To assist in implementing the Montessori method, Hillcrest partnered with The Roberts Academy, the only secondary Montessori school in the State of Nebraska. Collaborative efforts led to the formation of an intergenerational school in which junior high and high school students visit Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge every Friday and interact/ engage with residents.

Dr. Fisher and Sharyl Ronan, CEO, accepted the Gold Award on October 8 at the 2018 AHCA/NCAL Annual Conference in San Diego.

For more information about the award and other award winners, visit mcknightsseniorliving.com.

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NCBB Partners with Methodist Health System, Nebraska Medicine Two of Omaha’s most prominent health systems—Methodist Health System and Nebraska M e d i c i n e — h a ve s e l e c t e d Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) as their supplier of life-saving blood.

The partnership launc hed October 1, with blood products and services delivered through NCBB’s new distribution site on Pacific Street. To ensure a stable supply of blood, NCBB is encouraging all who are eligible to donate through community blood drives and at its new donor center opening this spring. The donor center will be located at 12100 Pacific Street and will welcome both blood and platelets donors. Eligibility information, as well as blood drive locations can be found at NCBB.org.

“Nebraska Community Blood Bank is proud to partner in our shared mission of saving lives with Methodist Health System and Nebraska Medicine,” said NCBB President Ellen DiSalvo. “We’re excited to bring our 50-year mission of saving lives to more of our neighbors in eastern Nebraska.”

The partnership between NCBB and the health systems was made possible through the Nebraska Health Network, a partnership between Nebraska Medicine and Methodist Health System. The physician-led Accountable Care Organization (ACO) was formed in 2010 to improve the health of all patients by delivering high-quality, affordable, and accessible health services throughout Nebraska and western Iowa.

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Orlando, Florida It was getting a bit rainy and chilly here in Nebraska, so we decided to take a little trip to the sunshine state: Orlando, Florida. Plus, we had the wonderful opportunity to bring Maria, a foreign exchange student from Italy, along with us.

We felt like it was important to show her “the happiest place on earth” during her time here in the United States.

ORLANDO TREE TREK ADVENTURE PARK (407) 390-9999 | www.orlandotreetrek.com Our adventure began at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park, Orlando’s zip lines and ropes course. We figured that the only thing better than seeing Tarzan at Disney would be embracing our own inner Tarzan, swinging through and climbing up trees at Orlando Tree Trek.

Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park is a progressively challenging aerial obstacle course through a natural pine forest in Kissimmee (just 2 exits from Disney!).

There are four courses with a total of 97 challenges, with a separate two-part kid’s course featuring 21 challenges of its own.

If crossing high suspended bridges, crawling through swinging logs, leaping into hanging nets, and soaring down exhilarating zip lines sounds like a good time to you, you’ll be very pleased with all Orlando Tree Trek has in store for you.

The great thing about it is that it can be an intense experience for adults, but it can also be a fun, family-friendly outing for kids and their parents.

Overall, it was a fun experience! The highlight was definitely the Giant 425’ Zip Line at the end of the course.

THE POLITE PIG AT DISNEY SPRINGS (407) 938-7444 | politepig.com After our busy morning, we worked up quite the appetite. Luckily, we made dinner plans at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs.

This restaurant is designed to feel like a casual fast food joint; guests order up at the counter, seat themselves, and their food is then delivered to their table. However, the quality of food screams fine dining, with a menu inspired by the best seasonal food that Florida has to offer.

Their pulled-pork sandwich, the Southern Pig, is a fan favorite. It did not disappoint. Other highlights on the menu included every single thing listed under the ‘From The Smoker’ section. Guests also have the option to order the Butcher Board, which includes a hearty array of their signature meats. This is a great option for groups and families. For market sides, we recommend the BBQ cauliflower and crispy Brussels sprouts.

The open-air floor plan at the restaurant created an easy flow between the ordering counter, dining area, and bourbon bar, which boasts over 60 selections of bourbon, plus various Florida craft beers and wine. Their Polite Pig Flight features year-round favorites and you’ll get a kick out of their pig-shaped flight sampler tray, complete with a top hat and spectacles!

If you’re looking for a place to “pig out” in Disney Springs, check out the The Polite Pig. DISNEY IN A DAY Whether it’s your first time at Disney World or your hundredth time, you’ll find something around every corner that will make your eyes open a little wider and your jaw drop a little lower.

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM THEME PARK disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom We started our Disney World experience at Animal Kingdom Theme Park. A couple must-see attractions there include Expedition Everest where we rode a fast train through the Himalayan mountains and DINOSAUR, which took us on a prehistoric tour aboard a rip-roaring time rover to save a dinosaur from extinction.

The most mind-blowing part of Animal Kingdom was definitely Pandora - The World of Avatar, the newest edition to the park. Expect to hike amid floating mountains and beautiful flora. The Avatar Flight of Passage was INSANE! This virtual reality experience was unlike anything we had ever done before. It really felt like we were flying on the back of a banshee, through the grandeur of Pandora’s moonscape. Our final Pandora escapade was the Na’vi River Journey. We were amazed by the advanced, futuristic visual effects that could be seen from start to finish.

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios While in Hollywood Studios, you have to hit up the classics—Rock ‘n’ Roll Roller Coaster and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Our group also took in a short musical play of Beauty and the Beast, performed live on stage at the outdoor Theater of the Stars. Aside from being swept away by some of the beloved vocal talents from the hit film, it felt pretty great to just sit down and take in this heartwarming production.

Before we bid adieu to Hollywood Studios, we of course had to check out the new Toy Story Land. This recent edition to the park allows you to “become the size of a toy” longside Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of your Toy Story pals. It was fun watching people zip around Toy Story Land in the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster. Other attractions at Toy Story Land include Toy Story Mania where you ride around and blast moving targets in a midway-style, 4D shooting game (very fun if you like to get a little competitive), and there is also Alien Swirling Saucers which will take you on a spin through space in a toy rocket.

DISNEY’S MAGIC KINGDOM THEME PARK disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom After checking two parks off the list, we carried on to the third—Magic Kingdom. Yes, the one with the giant castle. The popular rides at this park include Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Both of these attractions will fill you with excitement and a healthy dose of adrenaline. Another staple attraction is Space Mountain, located in Tomorrowland. This roller coaster blasted us right off into outer space, zooming us through the stars and galaxies.

The magic definitely peaked during the Once Upon a Time show and the Happily Ever After grand firework finale. The production drowns you in nostalgia as scenes from your favorite Disney animated films are projected onto Cinderella’s Castle, complete with a dazzling mix of special effects and inspiring music, and the Happily Ever After firework showcase that immediately follows the production really does bring it all home.

We left Orlando with a few blisters on our feet and a couple more Mickey Mouse hats than we came with.

From climbing trees to skipping through an enchanted world, Orlando sure has a way of bringing out the kid in you.

Be sure to check out the extended version of our Travel Story with additional photos and details regarding our Orlando experience!

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FRIENDS4LUNCH Last Month: Screamers Dining and Cabaret Strictly Business’ Friends4Lunch took us to Screamers Dining and Cabaret for the second time this year, where we found yet again that it never disappoints. Screamers is inspired by the former UNL show choir, The Scarlet & Cream Singers (a.k.a. Screamers). With a sultry jazz/cabaret/nightclub feel combined with high-energy live performances, guests are whisked back to a bygone era. Screamers Dining and Cabaret is a full-service, family-friendly restaurant and bar with live entertainment performed daily by the staff. Lunch features the most popular music of a different decade daily, there’s a piano bar happy hour each weekday afternoon, and in the evening, the servers perform a variety of music from all genres and time periods.

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BRIDGE TO BETTER LIVING

Your Trusted Guide to Senior Living Communities Give us a brief synopsis of what your company does.

- Bridge to Better Living provides a free service to clients and their families when they are considering moving to an Independent, Assisted, Memory Assisted, or Long-Term Care community. Our support begins with our first contact with the client, family, or support system and continues throughout the entire transition. We provide unbiased, proven, and transparent guidance to enable our clients to choose a community meeting their needs physically, socially, medically, and financially. We strive to ensure our clients have “quality of life” and for the best “fit” possible finding a solid solution.

Interview with How long have you been in Lincoln? - Bridge to Better Mary Ann Stallings, Living was founded over eight years ago.

Owner/Founder Who are the owners/important executives? - Mary Ann Stallings, a former educator, founded Bridge to Better Living and is the sole owner.

The staff of Transition Consultants are all experts with senior living and services.

Robbie Nathan and Jolee Urbanovsky have a combined background of almost sixty years, Margaret Burnham is a registered nurse with a gerontology background and our most recent addition, Kristine Dykeman-Schoening has over thirty years in Senior Health and administration.

What do you see happening with the business in the next five years?

- Every day there are 10,000 people turning 65. Demographically, a large percentage will be transitioning into a type of Senior Living Retirement community. With this increase in population needing assistance and planning for their future, Transition Consultants will become a natural component to assist seniors in their search for communities.

What is one of the biggest challenges that your company has faced? - It is difficult to place clients with low financial assets or limited funds. We do discuss resources with them and offer information about communities where they may be able to live.

Another challenge is when there is a crisis and a loved one needs to move within hours. Many times, they do not have the choices they would like because of the timing issue. It is extremely important to have a “Plan B” for your senior years.

A daily frustration is the simple fact there are not enough hours in the day!

What has been your most important achievement as a business? - Every client is important to Bridge to Better Living. When I see the weight of the world fall from a client’s shoulders and a smile appears on their face, I know a successful search and placement has been achieved.

What was the biggest turning point in your business? - The retirement communities’ acceptance of Bridge to Better Living as a mutual effort and an extended team member to work collaboratively to assist seniors. Bridge to Better Living began in my loft in 2010. I now have physical offices in both Omaha and Lincoln, plus a fleet of four Bridge to Better Living cars to assist in transportation of Seniors when necessary.

Featured L to R: Jolee Urbanovsky, Margaret Burnham, Mary Ann Stallings, Robbie Nathan, Kristine Dykeman-Schoening

What do you like about doing business in Lincoln? - Lincoln has so much diversity and ever-growing opportunities. There is an openness of resources and it is easy to build relationships with a variety of organizations.

What kind of community organizations/groups are you involved with? Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Area Retired School Personnel, Coalition for Older Adult Health Promotion, Lincoln Education Association Retired, Nebraska Womens Leadership Network, Nebraska Alumni, Center Sphere, the Alzheimer’s Association, Better Business Bureau, and past president of the Senior Foundation.

Do you have a business philosophy or mission statement? - Our mission is and always will be: Placement with Passion.

What changes have you seen in the industry and your company in the past few years? - More amenities and services are available with many of these geared for Baby Boomers. Men are living longer and there are more couples needing placement. Many communities are including a continuum of care including Independent, Assisted, and Memory Assisted Living.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about your business that most people don’t know? - Bridge to Better Living is locally owned and was operated only by me for the first three years. It is the first service of its kind in Lincoln and Omaha, and the only one offering one-on-one service from the beginning of the search to the move-in stage.

What is one goal for your business that you have yet to accomplish? - I would love to see a Bridge to Better Living in every state.

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What do you think makes you different from other companies similar to yours? - Bridge to Better Living, as a locally owned business, recognizes, and understands the culture of the clients it serves. Our step-by-step approach in assisting clients includes escorting them on each tour and when finished offering a community comparison. We consider ourselves personal assistants and advocates for our clients. We continue relationships with them and families even after a move.

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by Coby Mach, President & CEO

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Land Banks – Take 5 Nebraska State Senators have tried several times to expand land banks across our state.

The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) has prevented this bill from becoming statewide law on several occasions. A land bank is a quasi-government agency established by municipalities to acquire and sell vacant, abandoned and foreclosed properties for the purposes of redevelopment.

There are approximately 75 communities now operating formal land bank programs across the country.

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Land banks sound like a good idea on paper, but we only need to look to St. Louis to see how a land bank can fail. The St. Louis government run land bank is now the largest property owner in St. Louis. They cannot even afford to mow their land and have resorted to giving away property if a neighbor will simply agree to mow the weeds. Cities in Ohio and Oregon have also resorted to “mow to own programs.”

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In 2013, the Governor signed legislation to permit Omaha to establish a land bank. Earlier this year, Governor Ricketts vetoed a bill that would have allowed this government overreach to expand statewide. The Legislature is currently gearing up for another attempt to pass legislation to permit land banks across the state. This month, we traveled to Grand Island, Nebraska for yet another Legislative hearing on land banks.

LIBA has several concerns regarding legislation to allow for Nebraska Municipal Land Banks to have authority statewide. We believe the legislation will lead to expanded government involvement in property development with very few limitations on the authority of land banks.

The bill that was considered during the last legislative session would have allowed land banks statewide to purchase any residential, retail, commercial or industrial property as long as buying the land is deemed in the best interest of the community. The bill also gives land banks the authority to tender an “automatic bid,” which allows land banks to acquire property over competing interests by default.

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The bill granted these broad powers to land banks with very few checks on their authority from the public. For example, the bill allowed for the issuance of debt and allowed the land bank to bond without a vote of the people. In addition, the members of the land bank board are appointed, not elected, which means they are not accountable to taxpayers, even though the decisions they make directly affect them. Land transactions have typically been handled through the city council’s public process.

Putting an unelected governing body in place to handle land transactions will not only complicate the process, it will reduce transparency.

The private sector will also have to compete directly with land banks without being afforded the same tax breaks or benefits. Land banks are permitted to hold land for any amount of time, and collect rent, lease, and sell land with the benefit of being exempt from paying taxes. If the land bank does buy and sell the property, the land bank gets 50 percent of the property tax for five years. Finally, when a land bank buys a tax-delinquent property, it may discharge and extinguish claims for taxes on that property. None of these tax breaks or benefits are available to private developers.

Meanwhile, the tax breaks afforded to the land bank will come at the expense of the taxpayer. Land banks would decrease the property tax base because any time it buys land, the land will be immediately taken off of the tax rolls. This will decrease the property tax base and put more pressure on the private sector to bridge the tax gap.

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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT The Virtual C Collaboration Center

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What makes this space different from other locations in Lincoln?

- Flexibility and collaboration! Traditionally, offsite meetings with vendors or clients either take place at hotels, country clubs, or restaurants. These venues pose various limitations because they weren’t intentionally designed for this purpose—but The Virtual C Collaboration Center is.

The Virtual C Collaboration Center is an open, flexible space where everyone has the ability to participate and contribute. It has multiple spaces with the electrical capacity for full on coding dojos! Those same spaces are designed to host collaborative strategy meetings where a manager can take their team offsite to plan out the next quarter or year.

Simplifed catering! Meals,snacks and soda are available and included to make sure your team stays fueled. Outside food or catering is welcome as well.

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What kind of groups should use this space? - Anyone doing business in Lincoln who needs a place to work on a project or host a meeting are welcome! It’s common for development firms to rent out rooms for a few days in order to focus on a specific aspect of their software. This space is also ideal for organizations looking to host an event with guest speakers or a presentation of some kind.

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Put your business in an environment that will inspire growth and success at the Virtual C Collaboration Center. - Virtual C is transforming the first floor of their office building into a state-of-the-art Collaboration Center. Not to be confused with their free drop-in workspace on the second floor where Virtual C’s main offices are housed, this Collaboration Center will serve as an equipped and functional meeting space that businesses can reserve for trainings, brainstorming sessions, presentations, special events, etc.

We are creating a space purpose built for versatility. Our walls are whiteboards so they can be a blank canvas for your creativity. This will be the place where you go to make things happen.

- Andrew Storz, Chief Agile Officer Are you stuck managing all the technology at your company with no help? - Virtual C offers executive consulting services, working with businesses to facilitate agile transformation. Specifically Adam Walter works with companies to offer up agile CIO strategy and interim management services. Andrew Storz is an expert in lean, agile cultural transformation; breaking down company silos.

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by Wendy Birdsall, President

402-436-2350 • www.lcoc.org

Lincoln Business Roars Towards End of 2018

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The economy continues to boom in the Lincoln area as 2018 nears its conclusion. Big announcements of expanded facilities and operations highlighted some notable success stories in the manufacturing and retail areas of business.

The continued and substantial investment in areas such as research and development, workplace renovation and in some cases, brand new buildings, sends the message that companies can extend their successes and carry forward with ambitious plans for their companies.

On the heels of successful trade missions and the 50th Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Conference, Japanese officials were in Lincoln in September to see Kawasaki put the finishing touches on completed cargo doors for Boeing aircraft. The new Aerospace Division at Kawasaki has announced plans to not only spend upwards of $12 million on renovating areas of its Lincoln plant, but to also increase production at its new Aerospace Division, which has been operating since May 2017.

For the second straight year, Nebraska has been awarded the Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine. With Governor Pete Ricketts on hand, Monolith Materials showed off its new Research & Development Center in west Lincoln on September 25. Monolith, which develops innovative, cost effective and environmentally sustainable technologies by converting natural gas into chemicals and materials, is a pioneer in the field of carbon black production.

Carbon black’s use in products such as cell phones, tires and other plastic goods, highlights Monolith’s partnership with Nebraska Public Power District and the goal of creating energy through renewable means. The plans call for an investment of nearly $100 million in the project and more than 100 jobs for the area.

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Nature’s Variety is also expanding with the addition of a Lincolnbased manufacturing facility. Producing premium, natural pet foods, the St. Louis-based company rolled out the red carpet for its new 26,000-square-foot site on September 26 in southwest Lincoln.

This is the first of the company’s planned expansions with more groundbreaking phases of new construction to continue as the demand for freeze-dried food for dog and cat owners steadily grows in the U.S., Canada and 18 countries around the world.

“This direct investment into the community illustrates the high-functioning, public-private partnerships that continue to be the best foundation for building a great community,” according to Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler.

SCHEELS opened its brand new, 220,000-square-foot retail shopping store on September 27 with great fanfare, oohs and aahhs from the public. A collection of entertainment venues, specialty shops, boutiques and Nebraska’s largest selection of sports, fashion and footwear under one roof will remain a local attraction for many years to come. SCHEELS continues to invest in the Lincoln economy and provide great jobs to a city that definitely loves its sports related pursuits.

The increased investment by companies in Lincoln businesses shows that there’s confidence in not only our city, but especially in the talented and hardworking people of the Capital City. A bright 2019 is just around the corner and Lincoln continues to provide a great scene for business expansion and prosperity for years to come.

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The Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to improve the lives of Lincoln residents by providing increased economic opportunity and can only be accomplished together. For more information, please contact Jaime Henning at jaimehenning@lcoc.com.

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Imagine a waitress that can belt a 1970s ballad as easily as she can tell you the evening’s specials. That’s what you’ll find at Screamers, a dining and cabaret experience new this year to the Haymarket.

Step inside the 8th and Q Street location and you’ll find a small stage and dozens of framed photos of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Scarlet and Cream Singers, a small show choir that was founded in 1972 and performed for 35 years before disbanding. Over the years, the group was a way for around 200 students to hone their craft and perform with peers from diverse backgrounds.

Screamers owner Kevin Witcher was a member from 1987 to 1991.

For him, the restaurant is a way to continue the tradition--even the name, “Screamers,” is a shortening of “Scarlet and Cream Singers.”

Witcher wanted to honor the work of Scarlet and Cream’s founding director Ray Miller, who directed the group for 25 years before retiring and passed away in 2012. Miller was a saxophonist and vocalist who traveled the world with military bands before teaching.

“Ray was a great mentor as far as styling and performance abilities and qualities,” Witcher said. “The students came from all walks of life, all manner of study. He put the groups together based on different factors, so that when they came together as a whole, they were a great entity together. It really shapes how I approach my staff here now, because I have several students who want to do musical theater, and this is allowing them a place to grow and learn and hopefully get some mentoring from me, and prepare them to audition and compete. Kind of taking up the mantle where Scarlet and Cream left off.”

Witcher himself moved to the east coast after his time in Scarlet and Cream to begin auditioning in New York, and was part of a national tour of “Grease” and “Raisin,” a musical based on “A Raisin in the Sun.” After twelve years he decided to settle down and teach a dance and theater program at a private school in the D.C. area.

While in D.C., Witcher came across a restaurant that had a live pianist on the weekends. Occasionally, there were staff that would hear a song they knew and go up and sing. The restaurant started working on songs with the pianist and they started to become known as the “singing servers.”

“I thought to myself, what if this was the focus of a restaurant concept?”

Witcher said. “A singing staff. Who doesn’t like entertainment while you dine? So that was always kind of in the back of my head for the past six or seven years.”

When Witcher moved back to Nebraska and saw the growth in the Haymarket, the idea came back to him.

“Being close to home, I wanted it to be an homage to the Scarlet and Cream singers and all that it meant to all of us that were apart of it,” Witcher said.

Witcher went to UNL’s top choirs and theatre classes to talk to students about his restaurant concept, placed advertisements calling for talent and then set up a large audition to find his cast of singing servers.

Screamers had its grand opening back in January where around 45 Scarlet and Cream alumni were in attendance and some even performed.

“We’ve had multiple visits from members of the group who are always moved by their first encounter with us,” Witcher said. “Over the 35 years all the members are all very close to this day because having that group in common automatically made us family, even if we weren’t in it at the same time.”

Founded in 1967, the Downtown Lincoln Association provides services and champions initiatives for maintaining and enhancing our vibrant downtown. Our vision is to create an energetic downtown environment where we live, learn, work, invest and play. DLA has evolved into a multi-faceted organization supporting a wide range of programs and activities including maintenance, economic development and advocacy. For a complete listing of downtown businesses, events and residences visit downtownlincoln.org. ‘Like’ us on Facebook at facebook.com/downtownlincoln.

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EOY BUSINESS SPENDING If you’re a business owner, nothing sounds like nails on a chalkboard more than money going to waste. This is why end of year business spending is so important to be aware of and prepared for. November is a good time for businesses to look for ways to minimize their tax liability for the current tax year, otherwise known as money owed to the IRS when it’s time to file their taxes.

Basically, the more income you have left over after factoring in all eligible deductions, exemptions, and credits, the more money your business will owe in federal income tax. So, after analyzing your activity for the current year and discussing projections for the upcoming year, you’ll need to decide if it makes sense to spend any “extra” money before the end of the year to save on taxes.

No one wants to see local businesses succeed and make smart fiscal decisions more than our advocates at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

When we asked the Chamber to share some advice on the topic of EOY spending, they urged companies to consider the following: 1. Goals—Look at goals from last year and future goals. Understanding business goals will help determine what year-end spending options are most practical and beneficial. Reference what worked and didn’t work in the previous year.

2. Accrual basis vs. cash basis—A business’s tax reporting designation will impact its tax strategies. Under the accrual method, income is reported in the year it is earned and expenses are reported in the year they are incurred, whereas with the cash method, income and expenses are immediately reported.

3. Be strategic—After ensuring all financial statements are up-to-date to get an accurate account of the business’ position, decide whether or not it’s smart to “spend money to save money.” Note that $1 spent does not equal $1 worth of tax saved. Expenditures correlate to deductions, and businesses should never spend money on things they don’t need just to increase deductions.

More to that last point, if there are purchases that need to be made on things that will improve operations, those are good investments to make earlier than planned in order to take the deduction in the current A PLACE FOR ALL YOUR...EVERYTHING! tax year. These options can include purchasing new equipment, paying expenses ahead of time, paying out bonuses, and setting up or putting CLEAN EFFICIENT DURABLE money into a retirement plan. If the current year has higher income • Shelves turned inward • 24 feet of shelves in • Industrial-grade steel compared to what the business owner thinks it will be in the future years, so that no one sees 12 feet of wall space • Uses pallet racking then paying ahead can benefit a cash-basis business for the current year your mess • Overhead storage of rated to 3.5 tons to offset the higher income. It really depends on the goals the business • Boltless shelving pallets • No motors or complex is trying to achieve. adjusts easily • Up to 3x more storage parts “The end of year is crunch time and businesses • Pegboard organizes per square foot are thinking about budgeting and improving every tool processes,” adds Austin Peters with Levrack.

“This includes inventory management and making growth projections. When it comes to end of the year business spending, look for opportunities to spend your extra budget on products or services that you can really utilize. In addition, to qualify as a decent tax write-off, purchase items that won’t lose their value quickly.

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Speaking of business properties, the cost of renting space such as an office, storefront, or any other type of facility, is fully deductible. If a company anticipates expanding or relocating to a bigger space, investing in commercial real estate is considered when creating a tax strategy. Greenleaf Properties is a firm that has been serving businesses throughout the Lincoln area in the commercial real estate market for decades. We recommend contacting Greenleaf Properties so they can help your business start achieving its goals with strategies tailored to your specific needs and requirements.

Another outlet for additional business spending is technology. “Investment in technology not only increases productivity, it allows employees to work remotely if an expansion doesn’t make sense for a business that is outgrowing its current space,” points out Darren Lichty with Panology Tech Solutions.

“In fact, it’s said that workers are 20% more productive when they get the chance to take on projects remotely. Technology makes remote work possible by allowing for real-time communication, easily sharing Darren Lichty information, and immediate access to emails, Panology Tech Solutions files, and databases.

When the size and complexity of a business’s technology grows, so does the amount of time their staff spends maintaining it. Quite often the result is a mixture of versions and configurations. This happens to businesses large and small alike. You could spend your precious resources fighting this battle yourself, or you could entrust this to Panology.

We apply the insight we gain from an assessment, delivering a plan specific to your businesses needs and budget.”

“Now is the time to align business processes with effective technology,” Adam Walter with Virtual C agrees. “Considering that technology is heavily influencing virtually everything about how we run our businesses, leveraging your leftover dollars from 2018 in this area will yield returns in years to come. Virtual C can help businesses plan out their IT budget for 2019 so they can adjust accordingly when deciding how much to spend and how much to save. If your company operates on a cash basis for tax purposes Adam Walter and your profits seem likely to be higher in Virtual C 2019 than in previous years, you may want to defer revenue during the last part of the year as a way of reducing your 2019 taxable income. At Virtual C, our mission is to be an unbiased partner to your organization. We want to help guide your technology strategy and implementation to keep your business optimal.”

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Businesses may also get a tax credit to help defray the cost of starting certain retirement plans. Businesses generally have until the due date of their tax return in 2019 (for the 2018 tax year) to contribute funds to a retirement plan for the 2018 tax year, but some plans must be established before the end of the year to qualify for tax deduction in 2018. So, start thinking about retirement plans now and contact your financial advisor.

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Sometimes spending money to save money is not a great option; it can be better to save.

As a financial advisor, I partner with business owners and their team members, including their CPA and/or lawyer, to ensure that the business entity is structured in the most tax efficient way. It’s important for me to find out from my clients what is important to them and what their goals and desires are for their business.

Through an established five-step process, we Bethany Arnold partner together to find out where the business Edward Jones owner is at today, where they see themselves in five, 10, 15+ years, and how they plan to get there. Its important to determine what retirement looks like for business owners and how they envision separating from their business in the future.

Once we have determined these things, I will partner with the business and their CPA to select the best retirement savings plan, whether it be a SEP, SIMPLE, ownerK, 401k, etc. Not every retirement plan is appropriate for all individuals, which is why it takes the teamwork of all players involved to find the best fit. I typically meet with business owners and their CPAs or attorney›s at the end of the year to determine how much money, if any, can be saved in retirement savings plan instead of purchasing unnecessary products, tools, or services.”

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• How much are you relying on the value of your business to fund your retirement?

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• Have you discussed the value of your business with your CPA or attorney?

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Each client’s business is unique. We look at the client’s books for the year, what next year may look like, and their overall goals. We also look at their personal tax returns, in conjunction with the business returns.

By examining both the business and the personal tax returns, we can recommend the best overall options for that client.

SP Group’s team of seasoned and knowledgeable professionals will make the end of year business spending experience simple and hasslefree. They do so by providing their clients with the service they deserve from a team that truly cares about them. We believe their firm does a really good job of working with clients by planning before year-end arrives.

On a final note, we’d like to encourage our readers to consider contributing to charity with the money their business has left over at the end of the year. Charitable giving a social responsibility that all businesses have, and it can also provide your business with a fair tax deduction.

EOY business spending is a matter of what to spend and what not to spend. Then, it becomes a matter of how much to spend and what to spend it on. So, before you start throwing your money at things left and right, it’s important to work closely with a professional to determine your strategy moving forward. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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There is so much going on during the holidays; it’s easy to get busy and forget some of the necessities, like getting gifts for everyone on your list or some of the preparation steps that go into planning a party, but don’t stress! We have some awesome recommendations for you in terms of gifts and fun holiday traditions, and we can point you in the direction of some local experts who know how to plan a memorable occasion for you and your people.

Gift Giving—Some Things Can’t Be Wrapped Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones that can’t be wrapped.

Experiences bring people more happiness than possessions do. As you’re going down your list of people to buy gifts for this Holiday season, don’t just think about things they would want--think about something they actually need.

You can’t put a price tag on quality time, either. The perfect gift for someone might just be spending time with them. When we talked to Allisyn Meadows with 360 Clean, said she feels like Christmas has become too much about the gifts and the amount of money spent.

“In my house, we turn the holidays back around to quality time,” Allisyn explains. “The women and children in my extended family (close friends, aunts, and Allisyn Meadows grandmothers) get together in October or 360 Clean November to make Christmas crafts. We come up with a couple of core ideas and make sure we have the supplies but, everyone can bring whatever craft they’d like to work on. We eat, drink wine, and make a crafty mess! After a couple hours, we are able to walk away with some pretty great holiday decorations without having to spend too much money—and we had fun making them together!

My daughters and I like to hand make Christmas gifts for the other members of our family, like soaps, candles, lotions, cookies, and ornaments. These are always a fun gift to give and receive!

My girls love telling people that they made them with their own two hands, and the gift usually has a pampering element so the recipients are very happy too.

On Christmas day, my family makes our usual big breakfast and then we spend the day playing games or baking. These have become holiday traditions that feel like gifts of their own.”

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Here are three tips to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this holiday season.

1. Make it personal When you give someone something that speaks to them personally, it becomes more than just a gift. It sends a message of how much you care about them because you actually put thought behind the money you spent on the gift.

“Personalized gifts are getting more attention and they have become a common trend in gift-giving,” confirms Anna Alcalde with Sartor Hamann Jewelers.

“Personalized gifts work for everyone Anna Alcalde and they are always well received, no Sartor Hamann Jewelers matter what it is. A customizable jewelry line we carry at Sartor Hamann is “Maps”

by A.Jaffe. This popular line allows you to select any address in the world--perhaps your home address if you’re getting it for a family member, or the coordinates of a significant meeting spot if it’s for a friend or partner--and you’ll get a personalized with a diamond marking that exact location.

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2. Do some creeping That’s right, we’re telling you to creep on your friends and family.

Go to their Facebook pages or Instagrams. Chances are, they have wish lists on their Pinterest where you can find ideas based on the type of things they are interested in. Do you know what shoe size they are? What is their favorite clothing brand? Favorite color?

Do they have a hobby or is there something they like to collect?

Maybe they have a favorite band or artist and you can get them tickets to an upcoming concert. If you’re drawing blank, there is nothing wrong with a little snooping around to get some inspiration.

Typically, men struggle more than women do when it comes to shopping for the perfect gift. Maybe your wife has innocently told you this year that she doesn’t want anything for Christmas and not to worry about getting her a gift… but you know that simply will never be true. If your shopping for someone who doesn’t know what they want, send them over to Habitat and tell them to pick out a few things they really love. Habitat allows shoppers to come in anytime to create a wish list that they actually keep on file at the store. This way, you can go in at a later date and surprise your loved one with an item off their wish list—something you know they are going to like because they picked it out.

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Right now we are really excited about the new Indigo color of the premium French cookware brand, Le Creuset, that we just recently launched. Other items include Jana Clark Vitamix blenders, premium knife sets, and Habitat Dutch oven sets. We even have specialty lines of gourmet food, such as premium quality on-tap oils and vinegars by Olivelle, along with dipping herbs, artisan sea salts, spices and rubs. To add a personal touch, pick out one of our recipe cards to go along with your gift and add a note saying that this is a recipe you want to make together.

At Habitat, we know the Holidays can be a stressful time for guys, especially guys who aren’t very creative or crafty—and that is okay! That is why Habitat is offering a Guy’s Night Out on December 4 with brats, beverages, and free gift wrapping. This is a great chance to pick up that special gift from her Habitat wish list, and take it home nicely wrapped to put under the tree.”

3. Identify needs and wants Unwrapping something big and shiny sounds nice, but is it something the person can actually use? Or is it just going to end up collecting dust? The best gifts offer a nice balance between needs and wants. There are plenty of products that come to mind that can help people run their lives more efficiently and still serve as a pleasant gift surprise. If you’re shopping for someone who spends a lot of time driving, get their car detail cleaned for them. Or, get them a membership to JetSplash if they don’t have one already!

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Now, before we continue our conversation on holiday c heer, it’s impor tant to remember that the holidays aren’t cheerful for everyone. Perhaps there is someone you know who just recently lost a loved one and this is their first Christmas without them. Or maybe there is someone in your life who is battling depression or another type of mental health disorder. The holidays could be a really anxious time for them. Erin Lange with 5 Elements Massage offered a few words on this topic.

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“If there is someone you know who is suffering from a bereavement, a good gift for them would be something calming and tranquil. A loss causes so much stress in the body and it’s emotionally draining. You can help them alleviate this tension and find some peace during this difficult time by giving the gift of massage therapy. There is something so healing about human touch; it helps remind us we’re not alone.”

Erin also shared a few tips for those of you who are struggling as you look ahead to the holidays: • Don’t overdo it. If you need to stay home, stay home.

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So, clean out your cluttered garage, basement, or closet and sell or trade in used sports gear, offsetting the cost of your holiday shopping expenses!

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Traditions lend a certain significance, spirit, and texture to our everyday lives. Research has consistently shown that families and friend groups that engage in regular traditions report stronger connection and unity than those that haven’t. Traditions provide a chance for quality interaction, allowing people to get to know each other more intimately, and create a bond that comes from feeling that one is part of something special and even exclusive.

Gary Tharnish with Burton & Tyrell’s Flowers had this in mind when he came up with the Friends and Flowers workshop.

“Start a new holiday tradition this year by getting a group together at Burton & Tyrrell’s Flowers for a chance to create your own decorative arrangement!” encourages Gary. “You will be immersed into the world of flowers and greenery.

Fresh or silk flowers can be used to create a holiday-themed bouquet. You and your group are also welcome to bring wine and Gary Tharnish snacks to make the experience even more Burton & Tyrell’s Flowers enjoyable!”

Traditions can be with groups of people, or they can be a shared experience between two people. Maybe your tradition with someone is getting all your holiday gift shopping done together.

If this is the case, we urge you to check out the shops in 70th & Pioneers shopping area. In fact, November 8 is Shop The Block - Ladies’ Day Out. There are 15 businesses in this area offering exciting, exclusive holiday specials and giveaways. One of these stores is Rachel’s Boutique, a popular shop carrying a variety of renowned designers and features an exquisite selection of clothing, jewelry and other fabulous accessories.

“Another date to mark on your calendars is December 6 for our annual Blow Vintage Truck Show,” shares Cherie Travis with Rachel’s Boutique. “Attendees will have the chance to meet the owner/founder of one-of-a-kind whistle jewelry, a great gift for all ages. It’s not only a piece of jewelry, it can be used for safety! Shop The Block - Ladies’ Day Out and our Blow Vintage Truck Show are perfect chances to get a lot of holiday shopping done at once. I’d say shopping is as good of a tradition as any.”

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When coming up with a new holiday tradition, try to do something different than you normally do. If you’re making plans with family or a big group, you’ll need to start coordinating details ahead of time to make sure everyone can participate.

“If you are planning an event that includes a lot of people and requires a reservation, it is best to set a date well in advance,” advises Jen Miseno with Sun Valley Lanes. “Not only does this give everyone who is invited more time to plan other

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Creating memories while doing something special lasts a lot longer than any tangible gift, in my opinion. This is why I encourage groups to check out Sun Valley Lanes. Maybe bowling isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when planning your holiday festivities, but the groups who have celebrated with us have not been disappointed.

What is awesome about bowling is that just about everyone on this planet can do it. Since it is an indoor activity, it doesn’t matter how cold the weather is outside. It’s a game that allows for a lot of socialization. At Sun Valley Lanes, we also have arcade games, great food options, and beverages for kids and adults.”

Jennifer Davis-Korn with 48 Bowl, Inc. likes the idea of making a night at the bowling alley a tradition as well. “At 48 Bowl, Inc., we have many guests whose family holiday tradition is to gather at Parkway Lanes or Hollywood Bowl and enjoy an affordable and fun afternoon bowling together. Bowling is an activity that can be played by everyone in your group, no matter their age or skill level. It’s always fun to laugh about the gutters and rental shoes and cheer on the strikes. Families can drop in and take a chance on lane availability, but because the winter holidays are usually cold, it means that indoor entertainment options are popular choices for everyone and we may often be full or busy.

That is why we recommend not only calling ahead to the centers to inquire about open bowling, but also planning a little further in advance and making a lane reservation.

We offer reservations at many times, and if you have a group of twenty or more, can even save you a little money with our group rates. Catering, food and beverage service is also available to add-on to any reservation, and we can customize a package to meet your group’s needs and budget. If you need a space to spread out, exchange gifts or have a sit down meal together, we also offer separate rooms for inexpensive rental rates. Lane reservations require a 3-7 day advance notice, depending on the type, but we always recommend making reservations as far in advance as possible. We host many parties at this time of year and prime time dates go quickly.

To get started on your plans, you can browse our options on our website. Some reservations can be made instantaneously online, but others, including reservations for larger groups or catering, require making arrangements with our Group Booking Coordinator, Terri Jo Podraza. Terri Jo will be happy to help guide you through the options and get your family set up with an outing that is sure to please.”

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“We’re situated in a great spot with plenty of action within walking distance,” Tom Benes with Graduate Lincoln adds. “With the Haymarket, downtown, and the nearby Railyard District coming alive during the holidays, Graduate Lincoln is the perfect place to gather.”

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Our venue has a full bar and ample room to set up a catered spread, which we are more than happy to help arrange or you can bring in whatever you like.

Matthew Rogge We can set up to accommodate a DJ, Talon Room or we can set up a stage area if you’d prefer a live musician, ensemble, or band for your entertainment. Even if you want us to handle all of the arrangements, it’s not a problem. We have an all-inclusive package that covers everything for one set price up-front. Let us take care of the behind-the-scenes details so you can have yourself a party!”

A tradition that is a little bit more mobile than others, but definitely a classic, is driving around to look at Christmas lights.

“Our Holiday Light Tours are second to none!” Exclaimed Lori Hiebner with Leisure Limousine & Sedan. “We scope out the best light displays around town and take your family on a special night out in one of our luxury limousines, SUVs, buses, or town cars. If you book a two-hour Holiday Light Tour on a weekday, we offer 10% off the total price.”

Your holiday traditions don’t just have to be with friends and family. Well, your Lori Hiebner human friends and family, that is. Start a holiday tradition with your pet! On Leisure Limousine & Sedan December 1, Pet Central Station invites you and your furry friends to their store to create paw print ornaments. You can either put your paw print ornament on their tree, or pick out an ornaments to decorate for their tree and take your paw print creation home to hang on your own tree!

“Our first annual Christmas party will be held on December 19,” Kelly Donnel with Pet Central Station informs. “Some of our clients will be participating in a free gift exchange, and don’t forget those Christmas photographs with Santa! Santa will actually be at Pet Central Station several times during December to pose with you and your pets, so keep up with us on social media or call the store for more details.”

Kelly Donnel The exciting news continues as Pet Central Pet Central Station Station announced their huge Black Friday sale. Beginning Friday, November 23 and going through the entire weekend, Pet Central Station will be offering 40% off storewide. Put your paws in the air if you’re feeling the holiday spirit now!

Party Planning—Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

Doesn’t matter if your holiday plans involve staying in or going out, you’ll want to plan ahead. The basics of entertaining remain the same in your home as they do at any other venue around town. Key details to consider include atmosphere, food, drinks, and entertainment.

If you’ll be welcoming guests into your home this year and will be cooking dinner, let Country Sliced Ham help you out in the kitchen.

Country Sliced Ham offers signature ham, bacon, turkey breasts, and other daily specials as a part of their lunch and deli menu.

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“The Talon Room is a hidden gem of sorts; once you see the space you see the possibilities,” says Matthew Rogge with the Talon Room. “Holiday parties are the pinnacle tradition. It may not be the most unique concept, but you can still make it a memorable event.

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As ham is a popular holiday entrée, order yours in advance by calling Country Sliced Ham. You’re guests will be very impressed!

As for desserts, give the sweet tooths at the table something to drool over by ordering your holiday treats from Butterfly Bakery.

Butterfly Bakery began in March of 2009. From fresh breakfast pastries, decadently decorated sugar cookies, or an original occasion for your special event, anything you can think up, they can create. Butterfly Bakery products are always made fresh, from scratch, using quality ingredients.

“Our innovative designs and attention to detail truly make every item a piece of edible artwork,” notes Katie O’Connor with Butterfly Bakery. “We will do our best to make sure every detail of your creation is absolutely unforgettable, adding that special touch to your holiday dinner spread.”

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If there is one thing guests will remember from your party, it’s the food you serve.

That is why it’s essential to provide them with fare that they will enjoy, to incorporate variety and above all, make it something delicious.

As for drinks, order your freshly roasted Ahroma Coffee today. “Ahroma Pumpkin Spice flavored coffee fits the holiday tradition well,” comments Charlotte Ralston with Ahroma Coffee. “Ahroma is unique in the industry because we flavor only specialty grade, top-quality coffee for the best tasting cup possible. Or if you want a delicious strong cup, our French Roast and Colombian are wonderful to go with any dessert. Roasted here in Lincoln, keep a pot of Ahroma brewing all day Charlotte Ralston long to keep guests happy and alert!

Ahroma Coffee Ahroma coffee makes a wonderful hostess gift, and our Coffee Lover’s gift basket can be shipped to family or clients anywhere.

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Don’t forget about our snacks, either! R.U. Nuts trail mixes and roasted nuts are perfect to keep on hand. Taking one of our food and coffee filled gift baskets along to a holiday gathering or having one conveniently shipped to arrive will make you the most popular person at the party! R.U. Nuts gift baskets are a tangible and welcome way to say ‘Happy Holidays!’ or ‘Thank you’ to friends and customers, and can cheer up an entire office.

Filled with gourmet chocolates, nuts, coffee, and more, you get huge value and variety.”

For everything else on your grocery list, Sam’s Club is the place to go. Sam’s Club has all your holiday food preparation and entertaining needs. When you’re feeding a lot of people, maybe even multiple meals over the span of a couple days, it’s more efficient to buy in bulk. At Sam’s Club, they put their members first with members only prices. That could mean you!

There is a lot that goes into hosting. For example, you’ll want to make sure your house is clean! House cleaning can be a time consuming task, so hire the professionals to do it for you. 360 Clean is locally owned and operated, and they are known for quality assurance and customer satisfaction.

As a holiday special, 360 Clean is offering 15% off their services to new customers and 15% off all gift certificates ($60 minimum) through January 1. Call at least two weeks ahead of when you’ll need your house cleaned!

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“We’ve decorated several churches around Lincoln and create many centerpieces for various parties,” Sara Reyes Sudman with Fields Floral informs us. “We also have a lot of seasonal holiday arrangements that make great centerpieces and each Friday, we offer $10 bouquets, so stop in and take one home!”

Since 1977, Fields Floral has been a long standing tradition in Lincoln. Their adorable flower shop is located in the historic College View area on 48th and Cooper St.

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The outside of your home is just as important to decorate as the inside. What kind of impression do you want to make on your guests when they arrive? They should see your house and instinctively start humming Christmas carols. It’s all about creating that holiday atmosphere, from start to finish, which is something Festive Expressions can help with. If you haven’t put your lights up already, their team of professionals will do it all for you—display design, installation, maintenance, take-down, clean-up, storage— everything.

“We will evaluate your outdoor space and create holiday lighting and decorating plans that fit well with the unique features of your home,” explains David Hastreiter with Christmas Décor by Festive Expressions.

Decorating your property helps trigger the holiday mood, which is good for everyone. Adequate lighting in the months when it’s darker longer will increase safety and security too. Hurry and give Festive Expressions a call! We usually get booked up by mid-November.”

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Christmas Décor by Being a host has its exciting challenges, but Festive Expressions some people prefer to take the pressure off themselves and eat out for the holidays (and we don’t blame them!). When it comes to a good dining experience, MōMō Pizzeria & Ristorante comes to mind. They offer an upscale, extraordinary dining experience in a cozy yet modern neighborhood restaurant and bar setting. Not to mention the cocktail menu is a thing of beauty, and it is updated seasonally as well.

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Another restaurant in town is Screamers Dining & Cabaret, a place with a sultry jazz/cabaret/nightclub feel combined and high-energy live performances. If you’re trying to give your friends and family who are in town for the holidays a taste of our local dining scene, Screamers will blow them away with it’s raved about menu and talent-filled entertainment.

If you’re transporting a big group of people around for your holiday activities, whether it’s to get to dinner or an event, we recommend Rent-A-Van. When Rent-A-Van got its start over 25 years ago, their goal was to provide low-mileage, clean, dependable vans to customers who would appreciate their honest, straightforward way of doing business.

Safety is very important during the winter months, so choose reliable transportation. Don’t pile too many in a car that doesn’t fit everyone. Rent-A-Van has spacious 12 and 15-passenger vans that can accommodate your group, along with any food dishes, gifts, or luggage you may be transporting with you.

That’s a wrap for this chapter of the Holiday Series. Get creative with your gifts and activities this holiday season, and make some amazing memories by starting a new tradition!

We’ll pick up where we left off next month in part three of this Holiday Series. Until then, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MEMORY LOSS The hardest truth to accept when it comes to Alzheimer’s and dementia, and other diseases that cause a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills, is that it doesn’t get easier as time goes on. Most people get defeated when they realize how overwhelming it can be, some even go into denial. That is why we’re here to tell you that it’s okay to be scared, it’s okay to not have all the answers, and it’s okay to reach out for help.

“The good truth is that you are not alone,” points out Christy Merritt with The Waterford Communities. “There are many people who are willing to lend an ear and a hand to help families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. However, even though there are similarities between people with dementia, there are also vast differences. People may be at the same stage but respond very differently. There isn’t a textbook explanation for how things will unfold. As a family member, you have to be able to make tough decisions, Christy Merritt but you also have to allow your loved one to Waterford Communities forge their own way and come along side of them. If you understand that things are going to be constantly changing, then it will help minimize potential frustration as things progress.”

Like Christy said, there isn’t a clear step-by-step plan for dealing with memory loss in your family or friend group, but there are some main, basic things everyone should know about it. Even if it isn’t effecting a person directly, chances are it will one day. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia is the sixth leading cause of death in Nebraska and in the country.

With the help of a couple local experts, we put together a list of five things we think our readers should know about identifying, addressing, treating, and living with memory loss.

1. Early Warning Signs Dementia is a term which describes symptoms that are affecting someone’s memory, reasoning and language skills enough to which it is interfering with their daily life. There are many different types of dementia; Alzheimer’s, vascular, lewy body, mixed, and frontal lobe are most common.

Early warning signs are often difficult to identify and can often be attributed to the normal process of aging. Unfortunately, since no two presentations of dementia are the same, early detection is tricky and, therefore, people are often well into the disease before they seek help.

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Senior Advisors. “Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be categorized into seven stages; from the earliest stage when no outward signs are present, to the last stage when the individual is no longer able to communicate basic human needs.

The rate at which people progress through the stages is very difficult to predict and their exact symptoms will vary based on which area of the brain is most affected by the plaques that accumulate. It is important to understand that these plaques create a roadblock of sorts and the brain has no way around them. The neurological system literally stops there. It is widely held that most individuals will live five to seven years following diagnosis. Again, this depends on the individual—what stage of the disease they were in at the time of diagnosis, their unique disease progression, and any pre-existing, underlying medical conditions they may have.”

“Bridge to Better Living often recognizes signs of memory loss in their clients, sometimes even before family members recognize the symptoms,” states Robbie Nathan with Bridge to Better Living. “Memory loss carries a stigma for many and yet it is a diagnosis affecting 1 in 10 over the age of 65 and 1 in 3 over the age of 85. Symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s may be very subtle; misplacing possessions, forgetting appointments, not recognizing everyday objects or giving evasive answers to direct questions. Frequently Robbie Nathan families unknowingly cover for their loved Bridge to Better Living ones… ‘they do really well as long as…’ or ‘we call every day to remind them of their meds or to see if they have eaten.’ Although these actions are caring they are also enabling and a clear sign the family is concerned about their loved one’s ability to remember.”

Bridge to Better Living believes in their mission of Placement with Passion when working with each client and especially those with memory loss. Every one of the Transition Consultants has had professional and personal experience with this terrifying disease. No two situations are the same. The safety and cares of these clients are a high priority. Bridge to Better Living understands the magnitude of being cared for in the right way, by the right people and in the right place, which is why they offer assistance at no cost to the client.

We’re also aware of several studies that suggest seniors with hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s over time than those who retain their hearing. In those with hearing loss, the compensatory adaptation system significantly reduces the brain’s ability to process sound, which in turn affects a person’s ability to understand speech.

Even with mild hearing loss, the hearing areas of the brain become weaker. Researchers suggest that the strain of decoding sounds over the years may overwhelm the brains of people with hearing loss, leaving them more vulnerable to dementia. They also speculate that hearing loss could lead to dementia by making individuals more socially isolated, a known risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer’s.

“Hearing loss is a slow process and often ignored,” Leslie Frank MS, CCC-A with Nebraska Hearing Center says. “It is important to have your hearing tested annually, like any other checkup. The ability to communicate with the help of hearing aids can help enhance quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregiver. We are lucky to live in such an exciting time where technology is constantly improving. Hearing devices today are small and the clarity is amazing. We have devices that sync to your cell phone where Leslie Frank you can stream music and phone calls right Nebraska Hearing Center to the aids.”

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doesn’t want to admit that there is a problem, especially if the dementia hits at an earlier age, such as in a person’s sixties. Denial is very common and, like a death, there are many stages of grief in recognizing, dealing with, and finally accepting the outcome.

On the other end, it is the individual experiencing these symptoms who has the hardest time accepting them. Imagine how frustrating it would be to have difficulty doing things that once came easy for you, such as balancing a checkbook and solving simple math problems. Not only is it scary, it’s embarrassing.

“It is not uncommon for someone struggling with memory issues to have a lot of mood swings or depression in the early stages,” addresses Gayleen Bradley with Care Consultants for the Aging. “There is a lot of shame associated with memory loss. Your loved one might become combative when you point out the warning signs you’ve noticed. These are things they don’t want to see in themselves. When addressing memory deficiencies and concerns, do it in a very calm, loving, and reassuring way, and be very intentional about getting Gayleen Bradley help. Talking about an issue doesn’t do much Care Consultants good without an action to follow.

This can be the hardest first step—getting the individual to agree to see a doctor in order to get an official diagnosis. Comfort your loved one by acknowledging that there could be a host of different issues going on which could be cleared up by seeing a doctor. It could be there is a medication interaction, excessive alcohol use, an infection, a metabolic disorder such as diabetes, even untreated depression can be very taxing on the brain. No one is asking anyone to assume the worst.

If there is a diagnosis of dementia, educate yourself. Join a support group, if possible. Letting other family members be a part of the process can be very beneficial, as well, especially if you are the main care partner. The journey will become very overwhelming alone. The more people and resources you utilize, the less stressful it will be for everyone.

People who don’t reach out and get help tend to become ill themselves from the stress they are under and then end up in a crisis. Decisions that are made in a crisis aren’t always the ones you would make otherwise.

My father has dementia and lives with one of my sisters in Colorado.

The stress this journey has put on her has caused her to be in the hospital four times, and she is in her 50’s and was always in good health.”

When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, start making plans for the future right away. Seek out legal expertise to ensure all affairs are in order while the patient can still make decisions. Have discussions about what they want and don’t want in terms of their future care.

“These are tough, tough discussions to make,” affirms Beth Friesen, “but ever so important. Without them, the family is left guessing what they would want. It is never too soon to consult the assistance of a senior living advisor, especially one who is specifically trained to work with dementia and has been personally impacted by it in their own life.”

Beth shared with us that she has walked this heartbreaking path with her own mother. Seeing her mother suffer from dementia gave Beth a whole new outlook and motivated her to help others who are affected by this disease. As a RN at Oasis Senior Advisors, awaiting her Certified Dementia Practitioner Certificate, Beth will help connect you with community, legal, and medical resources to help you every step of the way.

“Start with a conversation, whether a diagnosis has been made or not,” remarks Barb Tyler with The Woodlands. “When you and certain family members or friends start noticing signs of forgetfulness with other friends or family members, start talking about what each of you would want if this happened to yourself.

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and they’ll gain a sense of control in the midst of an unruly position.”

Like Gayleen, Barb agrees that seeking an actual diagnosis is the most beneficial thing you can do. “This will tell the family members the type of dementia, or the combinations of more than eight types of dementia, that may be present,” Barb continues. “A diagnosis will also determine the next steps to take in terms of health care. For instance, some insurance companies will not cover a person who drives if a diagnosis is made.

Be truthful in how you deal with the diagnosis or different behaviors; don’t sugar coat the symptoms.”

Financial and legal issues may not be the first thing people think about when faced with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. However, as we previously touched on, these are important considerations that shouldn’t be overlooked.

“There are several legal documents that a person diagnosed with dementia needs to sign before his or her decision-making abilities diminish in the later stages of the illness,” states Christine Vanderford with Vanderford Law. “Final wishes, such as preferred living situation, long-term care plans, care for a pet, and even funeral arrangements, need to be made ahead of time.

There are also some important legal documents designed to protect the finances, health, and rights of an individual with dementia that Christine Vanderford should be signed as soon as possible after the Vanderford Law diagnosis is given. These documents include: • Power of Attorney—Who will be making decisions if/when the patient is unable to make informed, sound-minded decisions themselves?

• Living Trust—How will finances and property be managed when the patient is unable to manage them?

• Living Will—What are the patient’s wishes regarding complicated medical or treatment decisions?

• Will—How will the patient’s remaining assets and belongings be handled once he or she is deceased?

When people with dementia no longer have the mental capacity to understand the severity of their condition, it is more difficult to set up legal arrangements to make decisions for them. Don’t put yourself in a situation where your loved needs help but they are refusing it because they can’t comprehend what is going on.”

3. The Truth About Dementia The truth about dementia and Alzheimer’s is that it’s fatal. No matter what the media says or what studies might “suggest,” at the end of the day, there is still no cure. This is a harsh truth, but it’s better to accept it than fight it and be disappointed. You have to treat your loved ones where they’re at in the disease process.

The emotional toll of “the long goodbye” is enormous. First, you lose the person mentally, and then you lose them physically. It’s important that caregivers seek out their own support throughout this process. Alzheimer’s not only affects the person diagnosed with the disease, but the entire family and social network.

“Dementia can be a long and unforgiving journey for all who are involved,” confirms Megan Herter with Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. “It is impossible to truly understand the fear, confusion and emotions that those who suffer from dementia struggle with on a daily basis.

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program. These techniques and skills such as, getting down below eye level, using simple statements, and endorphin boosts to name a few, create a foundation for person-centered care. It is also very important to remember that we as caregivers are now living in their world, they are not living in ours.

Sumner Place also focuses on the strengths of each resident by using their historical personal interests as a method of minimizing the difficulties associated with dementia. This could be something as simple as giving a former painter a paint brush.

Sumner Place is certified in Music & Memory which taps into the longterm memory, an area of the brain unharmed by dementia. Selecting the appropriate music for each resident triggers pleasurable emotions from their past. We work closely with their families to figure out not just the genre of music they listened to during their peak years (16-26 years old) but the specific songs. The purpose is to give those who suffer from cognitive and physical challenges a more meaningful connection.

Researchers have observed team members and family participants report observations of participants having elevated mood, higher levels of engagement, and note positive environmental and facility culture changes.

Sumner Place will be hosting a Family Memory Support group on Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. Contact me at (402) 475-6791 or mherter@vhsmail.com if you are interested in attending.”

4. What You Can Do Perhaps the best thing you can do, as the caregiver of a person who has been diagnosed with dementia, is to come from a place of understanding. It’s hard to understand dementia if it’s not something you’re going through yourself, but as Michele Carlson with Legacy Retirement Communities reminds us, we live in the age of virtual reality.

“Memory loss can bring on a whole onslaught of feelings for the individual and their caregiver,” Michele comments. “Feelings of confusion, frustration, anger, irritation... the Michele Carlson list goes on. As the caregiver, put yourself in Legacy Retirement your loved one’s proverbial shoes. At Legacy Communities Arbors, our memory care location, our caregivers do just that. We train our staff using a virtual dementia kit, in which the user can discover firsthand what dementia feels like by wearing certain items to mimic the feeling of common ailments you would experience with aging and memory loss. After taking the “tour”, many users say the experience is eye-opening. This allows for the caregiver to gain a deeper sense of empathy, understand the disease through a different perspective, and ultimately provide the highest quality of care.

We always encourage families to become educated on the disease. This can be done through several avenues such as caregiver support groups, books, and researching online. Knowledge is power; when you feel educated and confident in your care giving abilities, you’re able to make better decisions for your loved one.”

The person with dementia loses their sense of purpose while they are on this journey. So, take time to give them back their sense of purpose. Find tasks they are still able to help with, share a meal with them, sit and pet an animal, take a drive, listen to music they like, and don’t forget to give lots of hugs! Embrace the moments, no matter how small. Remember, this can be a long journey. The better you take care of yourself, the better you’ll be able to care for your loved one.

Karla Frese with Home Care Partners of Nebraska reminds us that November is National Family Caregivers Month! It is a time to recognize and honor all caregivers. Being a caregiver can be hard, but it can also be rewarding.

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of meaningful activities they engage in with someone suffering from dementia. Recently, one of our caregivers at Home Care Partners took a client to the Lincoln Zoo and was able to share that joy with the family when they got home,” shares Karla. “As a result of these kind of stimulating activities, our team sees an increase in cognitive function and an overall improvement in quality of life, positively affecting happiness/mood.”

Karla shared a few other stimulating activities for all caregivers to try:

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• Arts and crafts such as knitting and painting • Look at books the person used to enjoy • Organize household or office items • Read the newspaper • Tend to the garden or visit a botanical garden • Watch family videos • Work on puzzles The one-on-one environment with family members and/or professional caregivers will encourage these positive interactions and provides a feeling of safety. Karla advised considering the following when planning activities for a loved one with dementia: their skill/ability level, interests, physical limitations, and energy level at a given time of the day. It’s important to focus on enjoyment, not achievement.

“One of the ways our caregivers at Home Care Partners are trained to support our clients with dementia is through different types of reminiscence therapy,” adds Karla. “This therapy incorporates a mix of past activities, events, and experiences with another person or group of people. Different types of media are used such as photographs, household, and other familiar items from the past, music, and sound/ audio recordings that enable them to hold onto cherished memories.

Some families have a photo album with audio recordings from children and grandchildren. You can imagine the smile on someone’s face when they hear a familiar voice say, ‘I love you, Grandpa!’

These moments involve sharing thoughts and feelings of experiences to recall and reflect upon important events within their life. The ability to recall and reflect serves different functions, including boredom reduction, strengthen cognitive memory components, peace at the end of life, and maintain sense of identity.”

Regardless of whether you educate yourself and install these recommended activities into your routine, your loved one with dementia will come to a point where professional help will be needed. There are many things you can do as a family member, but you simply can’t do it all alone. Due to the fact that dementia and Alzheimer’s are terminal diseases, you may consider hospice or in-home health care.

“One of the commonly overlooked aspects of memory care is the individual’s daily basic health needs,” addresses Grace Kats RN/BSNCH with Graceful In Home Healthcare. “If you are monitoring an individual with memory issues, you should know that dehydration, malnutrition, urinary tract infections, and/ or irregular sodium or potassium levels can result to an increase in confusion, falls, and agitated behavior. These are areas that can be challenging to monitor as someone who is caring for a family member with dementia.

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To emphasize Grace’s point, an individual with advanced dementia cannot report their symptoms. As a result, these symptoms are often left untreated, leaving them vulnerable to pain, difficulty breathing, and various other conditions. This is where hospice can help!

5. Choosing The Best Care There are many different options available for care when it comes to treating memory loss. The most important thing for readers to know is the vast and varied resources available to assist with dementia and Alzheimer’s care. It is important to access the most appropriate services at the most appropriate time, while anticipating future needs. There are services designed for in-home care, assisted living services, and skilled care. There are also a plethora of resources available to answer questions or provide individualized information for the family members.

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“Respite, short-term stays are a valuable way to trial residence away from home to help decide if this might be a viable option in the future,” notes Amy Fish with Lancaster Rehabilitation Center. “On too many occasions we’ve needed to provide care to the caregiver as they find themselves exhausted from the 24-hour care they are attempting to provide. The dedicated memory support neighborhood at Lancaster Rehabilitation Center is equipped with passionate team members who are truly devoted to caring Amy Fish for each individual, along with providing the Lancaster Rehabilitation safety and security expected.”

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“We recognize that no two people have the exact same care needs,” states Natalie Leon with Visiting Angels. “In order to address the wide range of health and wellness concerns facing older adults, we provide personalized assistance, especially when it comes to memory care. We begin the process of arranging home care by meeting with clients and their loved ones for a free care consultation in order to gain a better understanding of the client’s needs. Then, we take the time to match each care recipient with a caregiver who is Natalie Leon uniquely qualified to handle their specific care Visiting Angels requirements. At Visiting Angels, we have a personalized approach to our home care services, treating each client’s needs as unique and specific so that their care plans are always comprehensive.

Visiting Angels’ non-medical home care services allow your loved one to maintain the independence of their daily routines and familiar surroundings. We can help your loved one avoid the emotional trauma of leaving their cherished home while helping cope with dementia and providing the respite care that is so crucial for the family.”

While memory care is expensive, it is an investment that allows your loved one to really enjoy their life as much as possible. Being in assisted living community with memory care allows families to navigate down the line when the added care is needed.

“We help families find the safest and best memory care communities based on the individuals needs, wants, finances and overall situation,” explains Theron Ahlman with CarePatrol of Nebraska. “Our services are always 100% free to those we help, which is great as it makes it a no-brainer to utilize our service and knowledge when working through this challenging time.

We find a lot of families who are struggling at home and the caregiver ends up not being in good health themselves. Nothing is worse Theron Ahlman than getting a call where the caregiver had CarePatrol to go to the hospital and now we’re in an emergency situation, trying to find a community to care for the individual with dementia. We can help families in those emergency situations, but much prefer to help families walk through the process without a rush so they can really make sure they find the best fit.

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visit with a family to go over the various options they have. CarePatrol can help make this challenging time be a little easier.”

MaryLynne Bolden with Fallbrook Assisted Living also shared advice on choosing a memory care community. “There are new options in care services available,” notes MaryLynne. “These memory care communities are different from nursing homes or traditional assisted living centers in some very important ways, including: Staffing—The staff in a memory care community are specially trained in caring for those living with dementia. Activities and rehabilitative therapies keep residents MaryLynne Bolden Fallbrook Assisted Living as independent for as long as possible.

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Consistency and Stability—Consistency for the person with dementia is very important. They are much more comfortable with people and places familiar to them. The memory care community should have consistent staffing. Make sure to ask about their turnover ratio.

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Staffing Ratio—How many staff do they have on site each shift to care for their residents? Your loved one needs personalized care and attention. It’s vital to have enough workers on staff to provide quality care for your loved one.

Communication—Residents who have dementia often say and do things that may not technically be correct for OUR world. If they perceive it, they believe it. Continue on with their story even if it isn’t accurate. The staff must understand the person’s perception is their reality.

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Support—Quality memory care communities have support services for residents and families. Support services may include support groups for you to communicate with others who are experiencing some of the same feelings and emotions you are. It may also include additional education for you to learn more about the disease. All of these are meant to be a support to you in having a more meaningful experience with your loved one as they progress through this disease.”

Kayla Jerkovich with CountryHouse Lincoln Communities emphasized the importance of programming as well: “At CountryHouse, we believe programming is one of the most important aspects in dementia care. We’re all about experiences.

Our days are filled with joyful moments to ensure our residents have opportunities to lead enriching lives, filled with the happiness simple pleasures can bring. Walk into any CountryHouse community and you will see residents engaging with one another, Kayla Jerkovich whether that be playing miniature golf on CountryHouse Lincoln our putting green, enjoying s’mores around Communities the campfire, or baking a treat for our afternoon snack. Our experiences extend outside the walls of our houses. Our residents go on bus trips in the community almost every single day.

One of my favorite examples of helping our residents use their talents is our employee softball team. We have a resident who was a former women’s college softball coach. If you come to the ballpark, you’ll see “coach” on the back of her shirt while she’s yelling and shaking her head at our terrible softball skills from the third baseline.

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World War I—known at the time as “The Great War”—officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

(Source: www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.as) Members of our United States military play a vital part in their respective communities in addition to their invaluable role in serving our country. They have and will continue to represent our nation with grace, humility, strength, and character - as ambassadors of our values and what it truly means to be an American.

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