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2014-15 Membership Directory & Resource Guide

he Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce is redefining the Chamber experience! We invite you to explore the many opportunities for you, your business and your employees to join us and get engaged! From talent development to networking, economic development to public policy, the Ralston Area Chamber is leading the way.

The Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce and its 300 local business members welcome you! This publication is designed to be a guide to the Chamber’s services, the membership of the Chamber and the Ralston community. Learn more about the organization, our services and products. We offer business development and advocacy resources to businesses of all types.

With the large number and diversity of our programs, we are able to offer something for literally all types of businesses.

The favorable responses we receive indicate these programs are being welcomed by our members, while our traditional programs, such as the Business Exchange Network, Annual Awards Banquet and Auction and Independence Day Parade continue to grow in popularity and attendance.

Our Chamber’s success would not be possible without the cooperation and assistance of our dedicated Chamber Board of Directors and great city officials.

We extend sincere thanks to Mayor Don Groesser and his fine staff and department heads, and to our dedicated city council.

The generosity of our schools, community clubs and business people — all of whom offer hours and hours of volunteer time and sponsorship — add to the ongoing success of your Chamber.

It’s a community effort that brings us together and adds growth and vitality to the Ralston area. We offer thanks and appreciation to each of our members and associates.

Sincerely, The Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce www.ralstonareachamber.org 402-339-7737

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Mayor’s Greeting...............................................6 Board Chair’s Welcome....................................7 Schmooz-A-Palooza..........................................8 Other Chamber Events....................................8 Chamber Calendar.........................................10 Chamber Information....................................12 Ralston History...............................................13 Ralston Arena.................................................16 Community Information Government Offices........................................17 Ralston Schools...............................................20 Parks and Pools..............................................22 Clubs and Organizations......................... 22-23 Houses of Worship..........................................24 Chamber Members/Categorical.............. 26-42 Chamber Members/Alphabetical........... 43-46

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Welcome

Mayor’s Greeting T

o good neighbors, old and new: We are delighted to have you as a vital part of our community.

Speaking as Mayor of Ralston and on behalf of our city government, we recognize that our citizens are our most important asset. We continue to provide an environment that enriches our community and its residents.

Although an island surrounded by much larger cities, we continue as a small town with a “Spirit of Independence.”

As you drive by 72nd and Q Streets, you may notice our Ralston Arena complex that hosts the Omaha Lancers, Omaha Beef and UNO Men’s Basketball. The arena holds 3,500 to 4,000 people for various types of family events. We have two sheets of ice that provide entertainment for all ages, and the lobby can be used for weddings, dinners and special gatherings. Behind the arena is a beautiful 270-unit apartment complex.

The enthusiasm within Ralston grows with the addition of all newcomers. We bid you all a warm “Spirit of Independence” welcome.

Sincerely, Donald A. Groesser Mayor, City of Ralston

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n behalf of the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you to our community and our ever-expanding business community.

Use this Ralston Resources Membership Directory and Resource Guide to learn more about the Ralston Area and our Chamber members and their fine products and services.

Our Chamber, chartered in 1960, encompasses members throughout the metro area as well as Ralston.

Through the years, we have grown tremendously and will continue to do so as we strive to bring the very best opportunities to our members and the community.

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Chamber Events

one are the days of the pipe and drape trade show where you spend eight hours stuck in your 10-by-10-foot booth! The Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce now offers you the opportunity to schmooze with other like-minded business professionals in the dynamic and social atmosphere of Schmooz-A-Palooza!

Schmooz-A-Palooza, the Chamber’s biggest party of the year, is an energetic gathering for business professionals. SchmoozA-Palooza provides Chamber member companies with the opportunity to promote their business to Chamber members, as well as others in the community.

Attendees meet and greet other attendees, exhibitors and business owners while perusing tables displaying their products and/or services. The dynamic and social atmosphere of Schmooz-A-Palooza includes entertainment, food and exclusive prize drawings.

In past years, exhibitors have included nonprofit organizations, local bars and restaurants, hotels, party rental companies, sports teams, auto repair stores, banks, fitness centers and many more.

Don’t miss out on your chance to be seen!

Join us in April to schmooze with other likeminded businesspersons, network and grow your business — all while having fun!

Annual Awards Banquet and Auction — Presented by Great Western Bank his annual event is to raise money for our Chamber scholarships, which are awarded to six worthy students from Ralston High School. Awards are also presented to Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Ambassador of the Year. The evening consists of a Social Hour, a Silent Auction, Dinner, Presentations, Awards, and an Oral Auction. Everyone walks away with something special! This year’s event is December 10, 2014 at the Ralston Arena from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Chamber Events

Annual Charity Golf Classic — Presented by Papillion Sanitation et your foursome together and join us at Eagle Hills for the best golf tournament of the year!

Entry fee includes golf, cart, range balls, a steak dinner, drink tickets, amazing prizes and awards. Many raffle prizes are donated by chamber members and raffled off after dinner. Planned for August 2015.

The Great Ral-Stein Festival of Beer his event is all about YOU... exposure, exposure, exposure! Why? Because we want to bring you a captive audience.

Business sponsors bring in a few cases of beer to give away as samples for the general public and get the chance to meet one on one with potential customers. This event is open to the public and entry fee includes a commemorative mug, unlimited beer samples, snacks and games. This event takes place in early October.

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Chamber Calendar 2014-15

Here’s a sampling of events on the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce calendar for 2014 and 2015. For complete details, visit www.RalstonAreaChamber.org.

November • Nov. 18 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • Nov. 19 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) Tips Group Meeting ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Nov. 20 — Power Hour! ~ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Location TBA • Nov. 26 — RACE (Ralston Area Chamber Executives) Tips Group Meeting ~ 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Various Locations • Nov. 30 — Holiday Magic ~ 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Independence Square

December • Dec. 3 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank.

• Dec. 10 — Annual Awards Banquet and Auction ~ 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Ralston Arena • Dec. 17 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Dec. 18 — Power Hour! ~ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Location TBA

January • Jan. 7 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Jan. 8 — Chamber 101 ~ 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Location TBA • Jan. 15 — Power Hour! ~ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Location TBA • Jan. 20 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • Jan. 21 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Jan. 28 — RACE (Ralston Area Chamber Executives) ~ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various Locations

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February • Feb. 4 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Feb. 12 — Morning Mingle ~ 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Location TBA • Feb. 17 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • Feb. 18 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank (72nd and Main Streets) • Feb. 25 — RACE (Ralston Area Chamber Executives) ~ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various Locations • Feb. 26 — Roll-A-Rama ~ 5:30 p.m., Scorz

March • March 4 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • March 17 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • March 18 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • March 25 — RACE (Ralston Area Chamber Executives) ~ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various Locations • March 26 — Power Hour! ~ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Location TBA

April • April 1 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • April 9 — Morning Mingle ~ 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Location TBA • April 10 — The Ralston Area Chamber will host Small Business Administration’s Omaha Empowerment Breakfast ~ 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Regency Lodge • April 15 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • April 21 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • April 30 — Schmooz-A-Palooza ~ 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ralston Arena

May • May 6 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • May 7 — Power :30 ~ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Location TBA • May 19 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • May 20 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • May 27 — RACE (Ralston Area Chamber Executives) ~ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various Locations • May 28 — Power Hour! ~ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Location TBA

June • June 3 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • June 11 — Morning Mingle ~ 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Location TBA • June 16 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • June 17 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • June 24 — RACE (Ralston Area Chamber Executives) ~ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various locations • June 25 — Power Hour! ~ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Location TBA

July • July 3 — Chamber-sponsored dances, community picnic in the park and more • July 4 — Fun Run/Walk and Children’s Parade in the morning: 1 p.m. community parade, fireworks extravaganza at dusk • July 15 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30

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August • Aug. 4 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • Aug. 5 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Aug. 7 — Annual Charity Golf Outing ~ 1:15 p.m., Eagle Hills Golf Course • Aug. 13 — Morning Mingle ~ 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Location TBA • Aug. 19 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Aug. 26 — RACE (Ralston Area Chamber Executives) ~ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various Locations • Aug. 27 — Power Hour! ~ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Location TBA

September • Sept. 2 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Sept. 15 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • Sept. 16 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Sept. 23 — RACE (Ralston Area Chamber Executives) ~ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Various Locations

October • Oct. 7 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Oct. 8 — The Great Ral-Stein Festival of Beer ~ 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Hillcrest Landing Parking Lot • Oct. 20 — Member Luncheon ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anthony’s Steakhouse • Oct. 21 — Business Exchange Network (BEN) ~ 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., First State Bank • Oct. 29 — Roll-A-Rama ~ 5:30 p.m., Scorz

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Chamber Information Executive Committee

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Chairman of the Board Michael Sanchez, Maria’s Mexican Restaurant 1st Vice Chairman Mark Krzemien, Don & Ron’s CARSTAR 2nd Vice Chairman Sarah Kaczmarek, Celebrity Staff Secretary/Treasurer Dolores Costanzo, City of Ralston Past Chairman Joe Kilzer, Ralston High School

Shana Boyd, Eleven Twenty-Three Tami Murtaugh, American National Bank Tiffanie Welte, Ralston High School

honorary board Harlan Falk, Great Western Bank Dennis Leslie, Dudley Movers Don Perry, Hillcrest Landing ­— Perry & Associates Brad Scott, Scott Signs Scott Lacey, Lacey & Associates, CPAs, P.C.

board of directors Scott Jamieson, Great Western Bank Nick Parker, American National Bank Ron Murtaugh, Ralston Police Department Amy Roeder, JCI Ralston Andrew Yochum, Applewood Hy-Vee Mandy Vanderloo Tom Clabaugh

Chairman’s Choice Eric Scott, Kidwell

The Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization of metropolitan businesses, organizations and individuals working to promote the development of the business industry and the community!

Whether yours is a large or small business, membership in the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce is a wise investment. Membership helps you to become actively involved in your business community, easily meet potential customers, exchange ideas and business solutions with other professionals and keep informed on key issues in the community. Become part of an organization that is growing and changing to meet the needs of your business.

We help you turn contacts

into contracts with networking events and communications tools to expand your business. In addition to helping you grow business, the Ralston Area Chamber works tirelessly to enhance our community, making sure it is positioned right for the continued success of your business.

The Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce is a communitybased network of individuals and organizations working to promote a positive business environment through relationship building, teamwork and innovative thinking!

We serve as an information clearinghouse, a legislative advocate, a tireless promoter of economic development and the voice of our business community.

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Ralston History

The early years

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The Ralston of today is on land that once was owned by Omaha’s first doctor, Dr. George Miller.

According to Alice Shooter’s “Early History of Ralston, Nebraska, 1865-1950,” in May 1907 Dr. Miller sold 282.35 acres to investors, who in turn sold the land to the Ralston Investment Co. (of which the investors were officers). The sale needed to be corrected after it was discovered that it contained land leased for the icehouse on Seymore Lake and a strip of land that served as an approach to the lake.

The corrected deed was for 272.13 acres.

May 1908 brought the incorporation of the Ralston Investment Company Eventually the name was changed to Ralston Townsite Company, which began selling city lots in 1908.

Twenty new homes were built that year.

Ralston became incorporated in 1912.

Ralston holds a unique place in history. It is the first city in the United States to have declared bankruptcy.

On Dec. 7, 1934, papers were signed by the mayor and city board members declaring the city was insolvent.

On Nov. 5, 1935, a celebration of sorts took place.

The mayor and other city leaders publicly burned bonds worth $240,000.

The city was free of debt and able to move forward.

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Seymour Lake According to Alice Shooter’s “Early History of Ralston, Nebraska, 18651950,” Seymour Lake was formed in 1892.

A group of businessmen, drilling for oil or water, struck an artesian well.

At the height of its popularity as a destination, the grounds at the lake included a clubhouse, bath house, water slides and amusement park.

Passenger street cars In 1908, a franchise was granted to investors for creation of a railcar line from Ralston to Omaha.

The General Construction Company was given four acres of land near Seymour Lake to erect an electric light and powerhouse.

The following year, General Construction Company assigned a contract to the Nebraska Trac-

tion & Power Company for construction of a street railway system in Ralston.

Nebraska Traction & Power Company sought to construct an interurban railway from Seymore Park to Omaha.

Construction began by August 1909 and was complete about a year later.

Another line, which ran from

Omaha to Papillion and passed through Ralston, was completed in 1912.

Eventually, popularity of the street railway system waned as cars became more popular.

In 1926, the streetcar operator switched to operating buses. The rail lines were eventually abandoned.

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Ralston History

What’s in a name Deerfield was the original name of the village that later officially became known as Ralston.

The Ralston Townsite Company loaned money to Charles A. Ralston & LeBaron of Chicago, according to Alice Shooter’s book, for the construction of Ralston Car Works.

Sitting on 35 acres, the firm known as Locomotive Cars & Contractors was to employ 400 people in locomotive construction and a railway repair shop.

But the four buildings that were to make up the car works were never constructed for lack of capital, according to Shooter’s book.

Yet investors involved with creating the town were so impressed with C.A. Ralston that the townsite company was named in his honor.

Thus, the village of Deerfield became known as Ralston.

1913 Tornado On March 23, 1913, a tornado tore through the prospering town, hitting downtown hard, destroying several buildings and taking seven lives, according to Shooter’s book.

The icehouse at Seymour Lake was damaged, but much of the ice remained intact.

Factories, stores, lumberyards and the post office were all affected, many destroyed.

The same tornado later hit Omaha, killing more than 100 and destroying many buildings.

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Ralston Arena

The arena at a glance Main arena capacity: Up to 5,300 Auxiliary rink capacity: 500 Banquet hall capacity: 400 Trade show capacity: 99 booths (10-by-10 feet) Suites: 12 luxury suites Club seating: 177 club seats, two Super Club rooms

What you want The arena has played host to numerous, varied events, including an indoor football league, college basketball and hockey, roller derby, hockey tournaments, graduations, trade shows and the Schmooz-A-Palooza.

For events information and more about the arena, go to www. ralstonarena.com.

Concerts have included such stars as Wynonna Judd, Kenny G and Rodney Atkins.

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Community Information

Government Offices Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce 5505 Miller Ave., Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-7737 Fax: 402-339-7954 Open 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday www.ralstonareachamber.org

Ralston City Hall 5500 S. 77th St. Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 402-331-6677 www.cityofralston.com Mayor City Attorney Donald A. Groesser Mark A. Klinker dgroesser@cityofralston.com City Hall Staff Dolores Costanzo City Clerk/Treasurer

Jamie Kramer Administrative Assistant

Ginger Boone Deputy Treasurer

Becky Schendt Code Enforcement

Ralston Volunteer Fire Department Joe Eischeid, Chief 7629 Park Drive, Ralston NE 68127 General inquiries, 402-331-5369

Ralston City Council The Ralston City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers at Ralston City Hall, 5500 S. 77th St., Ralston NE 68127 For more information, call 402-331-6677 or go to www.cityofralston.com.

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Community Information

Public Works Department Dan Freshman, Public Works Director 8220 Serum Ave. 402-331-4118 Open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday COMMUNITY INFORMATION Utilities, cable and other services are provided for residents of Ralston by: Electricity OPPD Emergency services, 800-554OPPD (6773) Customer service, 402-5364131 Gas Black Hills Energy 24-hour utility customer service, 888-890-5554 24-hour utility emergency service, 800-694-8989

Water Metropolitan Utilities District Emergency service, 402-554-7777 Customer service, 402-554-6666 www.mudomaha.com Cable Cox Communications Residential Services 11505 West Dodge Road 402-934-6850 www.cox.com/residential/ omaha/ 24/7 support — 402-933-3000 Trash Papillion Sanitation 402-346-7800

Ralston Recorder P.O. Box 27072 Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-6300 news@ralstonrecorder.com Ralston Baright Public Library Francine Canfield, Director 5555 S. 77th St. 402-331-7636 Fax: 402-331-1168 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Ralston Senior Citizen Center 7301 Q St., Suite 100 Diane West, President 402-339-4926

Ralston/La Vista Special Services Bus 402-657-3550

Ralston Arena Stan Benis, Executive Director 7300 Q St. 402-935-5364 www.ralstonarena.com

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Community Information Douglas County Election Commissioner Dave Phipps 225 N. 115th St. Omaha NE 68154 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 402-444-8683

Birth and Death Certificates 402 Civic Center, Suite H01 1819 Farnam St. Omaha NE 68183 402-444-7205 Douglas County Board of Commissioners Pam Tusa District 2 (Southwest Omaha) 1819 Farnam St. Suite LC2, Civic Center Omaha NE 68183 402-444-7025 pam.tusa@douglascounty-ne.gov Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Tim Dunning, Sheriff 3601 N. 156th St. Omaha NE 68116 402-444-6640

Douglas County Register of Deeds Diane Battiato 1819 Farnam St., Suite H09 Omaha NE 68183 Hours of business: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours of filing: 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Monday through Friday 402-444-7159

More information on Douglas County services can be found at www.co.douglas.ne.us.

Douglas County Treasurer John W. Ewing Jr. Administrative offices: 402-444-7103 Downtown (1819 Farnam St., Suite H03): Drop box only, no office hours.

These branch offices are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on the last day of the month, when hours are extended to 4:30 p.m.: Midtown Branch 411 N. 84th St. Omaha NE 68114 Maple Branch 2910 N. 108th St. Omaha NE 68164 Millard Branch 5730 S. 144th St. Omaha NE 68137 North Branch 7414 N. 30th St. Omaha NE 68112

Douglas County Assessor Roger Morrissey 1819 Farnam St., Suite 400 Omaha NE 68183 402-444-7060

South Branch 4202 S. 50th St. Omaha NE 68107

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Ralston Public Schools Administrative Offices 8545 Park Drive 402-331-4700 Mark Adler, Ed.D, Superintendent Kristi Gibbs, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent Jason Buckingham, Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs Michael Rupprecht, Ed.D., Executive Director of Human Resources and School Improvement Diane Young, Director of Student Services Mary Snyder, Executive Assistant of Certified Staff Jennifer Ludes, Director of Technology Systems Sara Ryan, Director of Li’l Rams Extended Day Care Program, 402-898-3491 Judy Kyle, Director of Food Services, 402-898-3450; www.ralstonschools.org Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Linda Richards, President Bob Brown, Vice President Susie Haas Tiehen, Secretary Dee Huff, Treasurer Rick Kollar Deb Gerch The Ralston Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the administrative offices, 8545 Park Drive. For more information, or to request an agenda for the meeting, call 402-331-4700.

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Elementary Schools Blumfield Elementary 10310 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha Betsy Gomez, Principal 402-331-0891 Karen Western Elementary 6224 H St., Omaha Josh Wilken, Principal 402-731-7477 Meadows Elementary 9225 Berry St., Omaha Lisa Schroeder, Principal 402-339-6655 Mockingbird Elementary 5100 S. 93rd St., Omaha Cecilia Wilken, Principal 402-331-6954 Seymour Elementary 4900 S. 79th St. Brian Ferguson, Principal 402-331-0540

Secondary schools Ralston Middle School 8202 Lakeview St. Andy Parizek, Principal Ryan Pivonka, Assistant Principal/ Athletic Director 402-331-4701 Ralston High School 8969 Park Drive Steve Schrad, Principal Joe Kilzer, Assistant Principal Tiffany Welte, Assistant Principal Mike Smith, Assistant Principal/ Activities Director

Private School Kindergarten to eighth grade St. Gerald Catholic School 7857 Lakeview St. 402-331-4223 Michala Goerke, Principal

1908 Ralston’s first school opened, a two-room, gray-framed building located near what is now 77th and Main Streets.

1925 Maywood School opens for kindergarten through eighthgrade students.

1953 The district expands to K through 12 and opens its first K-12 facility at 82nd and Lakeview at a cost of about $400,000.

1960 Seymour Elementary opens at a cost of about $475,000.

2005 Ralston High School renovation and addition opens, at a cost of about $26.5 million.

Source: Ralston Public Schools

Wildewood Elementary 8071 Ralston Ave. Heather Nebesniak, Principal 402-331-6475

Ralston Public Schools has an enrollment of about 3,100.

A staff of about 500 works for the district.

Twenty-two different languages are spoken within the district.

RPS covers about a 7-squaremile area.

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All park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Adams Park

Wildewood Park

Between 78th Street and 78th Avenue, Seymour to Lakeview Streets Has playground equipment, picnic tables, water source and grill.

80th and Ralston Avenue Includes newly renovated picnic and restroom facilities and new playground equipment.

Features hiking trails that link to the Ralston Connector Trail. Park also has horseshoe pits, a water source and sand volleyball courts.

Koch Park 75th and Main Streets Has picnic tables, benches and a grill.

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Oak Park 77th to 79th Avenue, Park Lane to Lakeview Street Features shade with lots of oak trees, wood chip walking trail, picnic tables, playground equipment, drinking fountain and a water source. The restrooms are open only upon request.

Ponderosa Park 78th and Washington Streets Features picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground equipment, play structure, horseshoe pits and grills.

77th Street and Park Drive Features a playground structure, picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, a water source and restrooms. This park also adjoins four

lighted ball diamonds. Traveling west on Park Drive, there are two softball parks, Crown Field and Joe Wager Field; and two baseball fields, Orval R. Smith Memorial Field and Pierson Field.

Each park includes signs with city regulations. Dogs at all city parks must be on a leash and owners are responsible to clean up after their pets.

Fairview Heights 85th and Monroe Streets Features playground equipment and basketball hoop.

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74th and Q Streets, Ralston Purchase of a summer membership is required for admission to Oak Hill. For more information, call 402-593-9960.

Membership payments to Ralston Recreation Association, P.O. Box 27222, Ralston, NE 68127

Woodbine Park 87th and Monroe Streets Features grassy picnic area, basketball court, playground equipment and play structures.

Mockingbird Hills Recreation Center and Pool 10242 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha 402-444-6103

Ralston All-American Football Association

Ralston American Legion Auxiliary, Post 373

Ralston Jr. Rams Paul Weber, League President 712-355-1767 www.ralstonjrfootball.com

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Ralston American Legion Post 373 Lee Monson, Post Commander 7400 Q St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-592-2380 402-331-1296

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Ralston Archives Jan Gorman 5615 Woodlawn Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-1657 Ralston Schools Foundation

Ralston Community Theatre Todd Urhmacher, Director P. O. Box 27172 Ralston, NE 68127 402-898-3545 Ralston Girls Softball Association Tracy Letak, President P. O. Box 27413 Ralston, NE 68127 www.rgsa.org

Katy Core, Director 8545 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-898-3448 www.ralstonschoolsfoundation.org

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Ralston High School Booster Club Ralston High School 8969 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-898-3515 Ralston High School Band Parents Marty Frye, Band Director 402-898-3547 Ralston High School 8969 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-7373

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Amy Roeder 402-304-6995 amy.roeder@cox.net www.jciralston.org

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Ralston Lions Club Ralston Senior Citizens Center

John Fifer 4974 S. 87th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-4372

Johnson Community Center

Girl Scout Spirit of America Great Plains Council 2121 S. 44th St. Omaha, NE 68105 402-558-8189 www.girlscoutsnebraska.org greatplainsinfo@girlscoutsnebraska. org

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Diane West, President 7301 Q St., Suite 100 Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-4926

Ralston Optimist Club Boy Scouts of America

Andy Dubbs 5853 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-3264 Ralston Recreation Association

Cub Packs 4, 83 and 377 and Boy Scout Troop 377 serve the Ralston area. For information on joining a pack or troop, call 402-431-9BSA. www.scouting.org

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Community Bible Church 9001 Q St., Omaha 402-339-7857 www.cbcomaha.org The Rev. Charles Tschetter, Senior Pastor Sunday worship, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school/ adult and youth Bible classes, 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday, kids group, 6 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church 7595 Main St. (upper level of Hillcrest Landing) 402-502-6533 Mark Shumaker, Pastor markshumaker@mwbm.org Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening worship, 7 p.m. faithbaptistchurchofomaha. com

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Living Faith — A Church of the Nazarene

9012 Q St., Omaha 402-934-3688 Father Chris Margaritis Divine liturgy: Sunday, 10 a.m. www.synaxis.org

6718 S. 83rd Ave. 402-592-0333 The Rev. Ken Ring, Pastor Tuesday — 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Griefshare for those suffering the loss of a loved one, open to the community.

Wednesday — 5:30 p.m., supper; 6:30 p.m., midweek adult Bible study, teen group; Caravan — a Scouting group for children ages 6 to 11.

Sunday — 9:15 a.m., Sunday school for all ages; 10:30 a.m., worship.

Karen Street Baptist Church independent fundamental GARBC 6109 Karen St., Omaha 402-731-0805 David A. Peterson, Pastor Sunday services: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; evening worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bible study and prayer, teen ministries and youth club, 7 p.m. www.karenstreetbaptist.org

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Messiah Lutheran Church

St. Gerald Catholic Church

5015 S. 80th St. 402-331-5510 www.messiahfamily.com The Rev. Gregory Berger, Pastor Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., traditional worship; 11 a.m., contemporary services; 10 a.m., contemporary service during the summer; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school

96th and Q Streets Lakeview Chapel, 78th and Lakeview Streets 402-331-1955 office@stgerald.org www.stgerald.org The Rev. Owen Korte, Pastor The Rev. Patrick Harrison, Associate Pastor

Ralston United Church of Christ 7638 Maywood St. 402-331-6067 www.ralstonuccne.com Lynette Janssen, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m., worship and children’s Sunday school; 11 a.m., coffee and fellowship

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Masses: Church at 96th and Q Streets — Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon; daily (Monday through Friday) at 12:15 p.m.

Masses at Lakeview Chapel, 78th and Lakeview Streets — Sunday, 7 a.m. and daily (Monday through Saturday), 8:15 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 8009 Q St. 402-331-4054 info@trinityralston.org The Rev. Tom Buckley, Pastor Sunday: worship services, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (10 a.m. during the summer); Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; nursery care, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. www.trinityralston.org

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Membership Categories ACCOUNTING BKD, LLP Amy Shreck 1120 S. 101st St., Suite 410 Omaha, NE 68124 402-392-1040 fax 402-392-1772 ashreck@bkd.com www.bkd.com Lacey and Associates, CPAs, P.C. Douglas Lacey 5005 S. 84th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-7330 fax 402-339-4655 doug@djlaceycpa.com

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Membership Categories Enterprise Car Sales Mindy Pieper 7505 L St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-738-6230 melinda.s.pieper@erac.com www.enterprise.com Enterprise Rent A Car Steve Vining 7505 L St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-731-6000 steve.c.vining@ehi.com www.enterprise.com

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Park Drive Garage Andy Andersen 5734 S. 86th Circle Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-1710 fax 402-592-1882 www.parkdrivegarage.com

House of Mufflers & Brakes Richard Bettger 8504 L St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-5577 fax 402-339-9411 www.takeit2thehouse.com

Enterprise Rent A Truck Keith De Greve 7505 L St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-738-6226 keith.r.degreve@ehi.com www.enterprise.com Gardner Auto & Trailers Jack Gardner 6525 Railroad Ave. Omaha, NE 68107 402-731-6776 H&H Chevrolet Mark McDermott 4645 S. 84th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-2222 mmcdermott@hhchevy.com www.hhchevy.com

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Hair For You! Inc. Ron Hansen 7940 Harrison St. Ralston, NE 68128 402-933-0123 hairforyou@cox.net www.hairforyousalon.com

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Omaha Paper Company, Inc. Jeff Book 6936 L St. Omaha, NE 68117 402-331-3243 fax 402-331-3260 jeffb@omahapaper.com www.omahapaper.com

Dennis Leslie, right, of Dudley Movers was named Business Person of the Year. Joe Kilzer presented the award.

Paramount Parking, Inc. Scott Nigro 5900 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-8998 fax 402-898-1366 www.omahaparking.com Platte Valley Oil Co. John Loughran 7551 Main St., Suite 253 Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-4927

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PRISM advisors Jason Richards 9135 Polk St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-216-0806 jprichards@prism-advisors.com www.prism-advisors.com The Firm Business Brokerage Rachael Rand 210 N. 78th St., Second Floor Omaha, NE 68114 402-998-5288 rachaelr@the firmB2B.com www.thefirmbusinessbrokerage.com The Retoner, Inc. Marty Saunders 5105 S. 84th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-1417 fax 402-331-7610 marty@theretoner.com www.theretoner.com The UPS Store 7202 Giles Road, Suite 4 La Vista, NE 68128 402-331-0735 store5359@theupsstore.com www.theupsstore.com/5359.htm Trak-1 Eric Thompson 14301 FNB Parkway, No. 100 Omaha, NE 68154 402-934-6566 eric.thompson@trak-1.com www.trak-1.com

BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Black Belt Movers Dillon Waymire 6114 O St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-590-9716 dillonw@blackbeltmovers.com www.blackbeltmovers.com

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RALSTON Resources Builders Supply Co., Inc. Daniel Wellendorf 5701 S. 72nd St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-4500 fax 402-331-1735 www.builderssupplyco.com Carrell and Associates Roger Carrell P.O. Box 27404 Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-2333 fax 402-331-6077 carrell@carrellsurveying.com www.carrellsurveying.com Chimes & Time Cliff Janda 5613 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-397-0525 www.chimesandtime.com Coinhuskers Dave Peter 10813 Elm St. Omaha, NE 68144 402-517-2213 coinhuskers@gmail.com www.coinhuskers.com David Wood Floors, Inc. Jean Jadlowski 5875 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-537-9663 fax 402-342-9123 davidfloor@aol.com www.davidwoodfloors.com Dudley Movers of Omaha Dennis Leslie 7201 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-4618 fax 402-331-6051 moverone@cox.net www.chieftainvanlines.com

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Extreme Limousine Chuck Graeve P.O. Box 45485 Omaha, NE 68144 402-393-5466 402-933-8077 info@extremelimousineinc.com www.extremelimousineinc.com JEM Restoration Services, Inc. Dean Neesen 7202 Giles Road., Suite 4, No. 199 La Vista, NE 68128 402-651-5874 fax 402-884-9953 jemrestorationinc@cox.net www.jemrestoration.com Mr. Handyman of Papillion Dan Johnson 1260 Royal Drive Papillion, NE 68046 402-502-5212 fax 402-614-5564 dan.johnson@mrhandyman.com www.mrhandyman.com Nelson Painting & Decorating, Inc. Dennis Nelson P.O. Box 27627 Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-7900

Plywood, Inc. Doug Taylor 7700 Serum Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-4708 dougtaylor@plywoodinc.com www.plywoodinc.com ReBath 5 Day Kitchens Jill Brownell 8115 H St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-850-3173 jill@rebathomaha.com www.myheartlandhome.com

SOS Heating & AC Jon Stuehm 8314 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-391-2336 fax 402-391-8180 jonstuehm@yahoo.com www.soshvac.com Trane Troy Gibler 5720 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-7111 tgibler@trane.com www.trane.com

Roto-Rooter Services Geoff Sager 7941 Drexel St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-592-2700 fax 402-592-4373 geoffrey.sager@anydrip.com www.rotorooter.com

Triple D Towing Michael Davis Sr. 6738 S. 81st St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-889-2029 jkdavis0723@cox.net www.tripledtowing.com

Small Engine Services, Inc. Dave & Margaret Cotton 5705 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-592-3588 dlcttn@aol.com www.smallengineservicesinc.com

Ultimate Painting Jeffrey Thielen 5711 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-964-2828 ultimatepainting@att.net www.ultimatepainting.com

Norm’s Door Service Ruth Smith 8920 Washington Circle Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-8920 fax 402-597-3080 info@normsdoor.com www.normsdoor.com

Eric Scott, right, of Kidwell, was named Ambassador of the Year. Joe Kilzer presented the award.

Ortiz Services, LLC Gilbert Ortiz 1301 S. Galvin Road., No. 201 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-812-9972 gortiz16@yahoo.com

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Membership Categories United Distributors, Inc. Julie Sherman 13336 Industrial Road., No. 106 Omaha, NE 68137 402-330-6440 fax 402-691-9373 julie@cleanwaterguys.com www.cleanwaterguys.com

Lamb of God Lutheran Church and Academy Philip Houser 1010 W. Lincoln St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-934-9045 fax 402-964-2292 kathys@lambofgodlcms.org www.lambofgodlcms.org

St. Gerald Catholic Church Owen Korte 7859 Lakeview St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-1955 fax 402-339-8733 office@stgerald.org www.stgerald.org

InfiNet Solutions Steve Johnson 6430 S. 84th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-895-5777 fax 402-895-6255 sjohnson@omahait.com www.omahait.com

VIP Limousine Bill Alford 3455 S. 66th St. Omaha, NE 68106 402-934-5466 402-933-4341 www.viplimo.com

Living Faith Church of the Nazarene Ken Ring 6718 S. 83rd Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-592-0333 pastor2720@cox.net

Trinity United Methodist Church Rev. Tom Buckley 8009 Q St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-4054 info@trinityralston.org www.trinityralston.org

Kidwell Eric Scott 10815 Olive St. Omaha, NE 68128 402-898-4254 fax 402-333-5955 escott@kidwell.us.com www.kidwell.us.com

CHURCHES Karen Street Baptist Church David Peterson 6109 Karen St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-731-0805 thebishopschair@ksbc.omhcoxmail. com www.karenstreetbaptist.org

Messiah Lutheran Church Pastor Gregory Berger 5015 S. 80th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-5510 fax 402-593-7416 www.messiahfamily.com Ralston United Church of Christ Pastor Lynette Janssen 7638 Maywood St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-6067 fax 402-593-8046 pastor@ralstonuccne.com www.ralstonucc.com

CLEANING Steamatic of Omaha, Inc. Bret Burianek 8834 Washington Circle Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-1116 fax 402-331-7303 www.steamaticomaha.com

COMPUTER/WEB 2nd Life Technology Matthew Foster 6464 S. 84th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-505-8098 matthew@2ndlifetechnology.com www.2ndlifetechnology.com Big Red SEO Kim Treacy 10727 Mockingbird Drive Omaha, NE 68127 402-522-6468 kimberly@bigredseo.com www.bigredseo.com Futureware Distributing, Inc. Dan Lupardus 11112 John Galt Blvd.

Omaha, NE 68137 402-333-4650 futureware@futurewareinc.com www.futurewareinc.com

Little Mountain Web Design Michel Thornhill P.O. Box 461235 Papillion, NE 68046 402-932-7243 info@littlemountainwebdesign.com www.littlemountainwebdesign.com Method Development LLC / WEBHORNET Michelle Brozek 8750 Frederick St. Omaha, NE 68124 402-391-1713 michelle@webhornet.com www.webhornet.com Twelve31 Interactive Hensley Stewart 7561 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 800 971-3270 hstewart@twelve31interactive.com www.twelve31interactive.com Unite Private Networks Cliff McDow 66100 S. 118th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-939-6751 cliff.mcdow@upnllc.com www.uniteprivatenetworks.com

Mark Krzemien, in orange shirt, of Don & Ron’s CARSTAR, at ribbon cutting for Plywood, Inc., was named Citizen of the Year and 2014 Parade Grand Marshal.

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RALSTON Resources CONSTRUCTION AAA Building Components, Inc. Jim Podwinski 7301 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-592-2850 402-592-0408 www.aaabuildingcomponents.com Cabinet Factory Outlet Plus — Boyer Industries, Inc. Howland Boyer 7125 Q St. Omaha, NE 68117 402-331-7010 fax 402-592-2092 www.cfoplusonline.com Hiller Electric Company Sue and Ray Jack 5404 Dayton St. Omaha, NE 68117 402-339-0524 fax 402-331-3660 sue@hillerelectric.com www.hillerelectric.com KGS Solar and Lighting Arnold Kelson P.O. Box 460871 Omaha, NE 68046 402-592-6986 fax 402-614-9325 arnoldkelson@gmail.com www.kgssolarandlighting.com Perspective Construction & Contracting Scott Lehan 10308 S. 179th Circle Omaha, NE 68136 402-312-3141 info@perspectivecconline.com www.perspectivecconline.com

DANCE STUDIO Mary Lorraine’s Dance Center Mary Lorraine 5330 S. 136th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-593-9051 mldancecenter@yahoo.com www.mldancecenter.com

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Sue’s Stepper-ettes Sue Foehlinger 10254 Z St. Omaha, NE 68127 402 592-2304 stepperettes@hotmail.com www.stepperettestudios.com

EVENT PLANNING

Ralston Schools Foundation Katy Core 8545 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-898-3448 402-331-4843 kcore@ralstonschools.org

EDUCATION

TeamMates — Ralston Public Schools Shawna Mayer 8545 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-4700 fax 402-331-4843 shawna_mayer@ralstonschools.org www.ralstonschools.org

Bellevue University 1000 Galvin Road South Bellevue, NE 68005 402 557-7862 www.bellevue.edu ITT-Technical Institute Joni Adler 1120 N. 103rd Plaza Omaha, NE 68114 402-331-2900 fax 402-452-3512 jadler@itt-tech.edu www.itt-tech.edu Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition Dwayne Probyn 1299 Farnam St., Suite 530 Omaha, NE 68102 402-334-6122 fax 402-334-6101 dbp628@aol.com www.dreamitdoitnebraska.com

Creative Creations Omaha Patricia Urbanovsky 5660 N. 103rd St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-505-6979 creativecreations@ creativecreationsomaha.com www.ccomahaevents.com The Wedding Planner Omaha, LLC Vernetta Kosalka P.O. Box 3473 Omaha, NE 68103 402-510-2241 info@theweddingplanneromaha.com www.theweddingplanneromaha.com

Wildewood Elementary School Heather Nebesniak 8071 Ralston Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-6475 heather_nebesniak@ralstonschools. org www.ralstonschools.org

Ralston High School Joseph Kilzer 8969 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-7373 fax 402-898-3511 joseph_kilzer@ralstonschools.org www.ralstonschools.org Ralston Public Schools Dr. Mark Adler 8545 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-4700 fax 402-331-4843 mark_adler@ralstonschools.org www.ralstonschools.org SignIt, owned by Steve Roarty, was named Business of the Year.

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Membership Categories FINANCIAL American National Bank Tami Murtaugh 8155 L St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-827-4447 fax 402-827-4449 tmurtaugh@anbank.com www.anbank.com American National Bank Nick Parker 17445 Arbor St., No. 100 Omaha, NE 68130 402-827-6172 fax 402-392-1823 nparker@anbank.com www.anbank.com Bank of Nebraska Theresa Robertson 7223 S. 84th St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-331-8550 fax 402-331-8570 trobertson@bankofnebraska.com www.bankofnebraska.com

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Edward Jones Ward Doering 4739 S. 96th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-8840 fax 402-331-8903 ward.doering@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Global Transaction Services Group Vicki Anzalone 11235 Davenport St. Omaha, NE 68154 402-215-2523 fax 402-342-8416 vanzalone@gtsgglobal.com www.gtsgglobal.com

Edward Jones Jim Goodman 7635 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-596-1350 fax 402-222-7994 jim.goodman@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Great Western Bank Harlan Falk 9290 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68114 402-552-1251 fax 402-393-6819 harlan.falk@greatwesternbank.com www.greatwesternbank.com

First Command Financial Planning Merle Spaulding 1716 Charleston Drive Papillion, NE 68133 402-291-3040 402-291-0371 mdspauldin@firstcommand.com www.firstcommand.com

Great Western Investment Center Sharon Hyer 9290 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68114 402-552-1229 fax 402-393-6819 sharon.hyer@greatwesternbank.com

First National Bank Chris Roorda 7855 S 84th St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-602-2801 fax 402-597-9935 croorda@fnni.com www.firstnational.com

Illuminate Financial Group Brian Gross 9290 West Dodge Rd., Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114 402-393-5900 fax 402-391-3322 briang@illuminatefinancialgroup. com www.illuminatefinancialgroup.com

First State Bank Mike Mancuso 5370 S. 72nd St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-697-5599 402-697-7366 mmancuso@1ststatebank.com www.1ststatebank.com

Mutual of Omaha Bank Ann Fuller 12307 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68144 402-573-9745 fax 402-991-8903 ann.fuller@mutualofomahabank. com www.mutualofomahabank.com

Five Points Bank Robert Kment 9718 Giles Road La Vista, NE 68128 402-827-8941 fax 402-827-8945 robert.kment@5pointsbank.com www.5pointsbank.com

National Residential Mortgage Misty Hemphill 8720 S. 114th St. Omaha, NE 68128 402-255-3636 fax 402-255-3646 mhemphill@natresdirect.com natresdirect.com/mhemphill

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RALSTON Resources Pinnacle Bank of Papillion Brad Eckhoff 1200 Golden Gate Drive Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-3244 fax 402-339-4905 beckhoff@pinnbank.com www.pinnbank.com Renaissance Financial Paul Wickert 15858 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68118 402-650-7931 paul.wickert@rfconline.com www.renaissancefinancial.com Rotella Mortgage Al Rotella 7581 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-4426 fax 402-597-2846 al@rotellamortgage.com www.rotellamortgage.com SAC Federal Credit Union Cindy Kimpson 7148 Towne Center Parkway Papillion, NE 68046 402-829-6241 fax 402-829-6350 cindy.kimpson@sacfcu.com www.sacfcu.com

FITNESS

Prairie Life Fitness Luke Shepherd 8525 Q St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-537-0430 fax 402-537-0432 lshepherd@prairielifefitness.com www.prairielife.com

FOOD/BEVERAGE Abraham Catering Hap Abraham 5520 Miller Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-6610 fax 402-331-1496 hap@abrahamcatering.com www.abrahamcatering.com Anthony’s Restaurant Tony Fucinaro, Jr. 7220 F St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-7575 fax 402-331-1497 www.anthonyssteakhouse.com Blimpies Subs & Salads Terry Ford 8029 S. 83rd Ave. La Vista, NE 68128 402-630-3581 fax 402-592-4844 tford7372@aol.com www.blimpie.com

Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping Wayne Lewis 7428 Eastport Parkway, Suite 103 La Vista, NE 68128 402-408-4143 waynelewis@extremebodyshaping. com www.joinFXB.com

Brandeis Catering Carolyn Sullivan 2440 S. 141st Circle Omaha, NE 68144 402-334-5446 402-334-5565 carolyn@brandeisomaha.com www.brandeiscatering.com

Fit in the City Renee Hardester 7557 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402 740-3282 renee@fitinthecity.com www.fitinthecity.com

Brewsky’s Food & Spirits T.J. Walker 8528 Park Drive Omaha, NE 68127 402-201-2739 twalker@brewskys.com www.brewskys.com

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Membership Categories Dairy Queen Steve Robertson 6809 S. 84th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-8600 ralstondq@gmail.com www.dairyqueen.com

Jimmy John’s Dean Hodges 8406 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-932-3555 hodges3family6@cox.net www.jimmyjohns.com

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Steve Robertson 5302 S. 72nd St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-614-8602 ralstondq@gmail.com www.dairyqueen.com

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant Michael Sanchez 7630 Burlington St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-592-3623 michael@mariasralston.com www.mariasralston.com

Don & Millie’s Seth Williams 8405 Q St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-593-6099 www.donandmillies.com Halal Meats & Kabobs Ish Husain 140 S. 40th St. Omaha, NE 68131 402-305-0098 renearinc@yahoo.com

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Mula Michael Sanchez 3932 Farnam St. Omaha, NE 68131 info@mulaomaha.com www.mulaomaha.com Panda 88 Yunsoo Goo 5352 S. 72nd St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-884-7688

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Membership Categories Ragazzi’s Pizza Jeff Daley 5170 S. 72nd St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-502-4200 jdaley@ragazzi-pizza.com www.ragazzi-pizza.com Ralston Spaghetti Works Gary Krebs 8416 Park Drive Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-1444 fax 402-592-1795 gkrebs@spagworks.com www.spagworks.com Scorz Sports Center Cindy Zalovich 7602 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-7771 www.scorzsportscenter.com TKN Investments, LLC dba TCBY Thomas Negley 5170 S. 72nd St., Suite 102 Ralston, NE 68127 402-934-8844 tcbyralston@cox.net www.tcby.com

FUNERAL HOME Bethany Funeral Home Rick Podkovich 8201 Harrison St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-593-6100 fax 402-593-7966 www.bethanyfuneralhome.com

GOVERNMENT City of Ralston Dolores Costanzo 5500 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-6677 402-331-4553 dcostanzo@cityofralston.com www.cityofralston.com Douglas County Register of Deeds Diane Battiato 1819 Farnam St., Room H-09 Omaha, NE 68183 402-444-7457 402-996-8015 diane.battiato@douglascounty-ne. gov www.dcregisterofdeeds.org

Lee Terry for Congress Spencer Head P.O. Box 540098 Omaha, NE 68154 402-691-0333 fax 402-691-0319 spencer@leeterry.com www.leeterry.com

HOTEL Comfort Inn & Suites Kevin Williams 7007 Grover St. Omaha, NE 68106 402-934-4900, ext. 2132 fax 402-933-1204 kwilliams@omahacis.com www.omahacomfortinn.com Courtyard by Marriot David Scott 12560 Westpoint Parkway La Vista, NE 68128 402-339-4900 402-408-5479 kim.zellers@jqh.com www.omahalavistacourtyard.com Double Tree Suites by Hilton Omaha Andy Witt 7270 Cedar St. Omaha, NE 68124 402-397-5141 andy.witt@hilton.com www.omahasuites.doubletree.com Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Omaha Michelle Klumper 7010 Hascall St. Omaha, NE 68106 402-397-7500 fax 402-397-4281 dos@hawthornomaha.com www.hawthorn.com

INDIVIDUAL

Hope Crago 15537 Knudson Circle Bennington, NE 68007 615-693-1045 h.cragossp@yahoo.com www.hcwriter.com Maynard Boehler 707 N. Polk St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-390-2698 John Fifer 4974 S. 87th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-4372 johnfifer@msn.com Jan Gorman 6609 S. 83rd Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-1657 gorman22@hotmail.com Rich Onken 6730 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-1259 ralmonken@gmail.com Mervin Riepe 6232 S. 79th Circle Ralston, NE 68127 402-315-8224 mmriepe@gmail.com Mandy Vanderloo 1615 Howard St. Omaha, NE 68102 402-231-6044 mvanderloo@magnoliahotels.com Sherry Wachtler 806 West Centennial Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-331-1645 geowachtler@cox.net

Tom Clabaugh 1009 E. Aberdeen Drive Papillion, NE 68046 tclabaugh@gmail.com

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RALSTON Resources INSURANCE American Family Insurance Don Muckey 7805 L St., Suite 120 Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-6850 855-289-9067 dmuckey@amfam.com www.donmuckey.com Commercial Solutions Insurance, LLC Jeff Siedlik 108 East Mission Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-779-8777 fax 402-779-8778 jeff@csiau.com www.csiau.com Farm Bureau Financial Services Toyi Jack Beguedou 8410 S. 73rd Plaza, Bay 108 Papillion, NE 68046 402-612-1618 toyi.beguedou@fbfs.com www.fbfs.com Greco Insurance Tom Greco 802 Tara Plaza Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-3237 fax 402-339-3310 www.grecoinsurance.com HealthMarkets Insurance Ronald G. Morss 11915 P St., No. 102 Omaha, NE 68137 402-592-5227 ronald.morss@healthmarkets.com www.healthmarkets.com/ronald. morss Marie Manz — Lifetime Insurance, Inc. Marie Manz 11207 West Dodge Road, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68154 402-934-7733 fax 402-934-7379 mmanz@lifetimefg.com www.lifetimefg.com

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Marketplace Nebraska, LLC Mark Schlange 4383 Nicholas St., Suite 305 Omaha, NE 68131 402-718-9400 800-771-9495 mark@marketplacenebraska.com www.marketplacenebraska.com

Woodmen of the World Amy Robertson 203 S. 18th St., Suite 550 Omaha, NE 68102 402-999-5322 asrobertson@woodmen.org

LANDSCAPE A & C Tree Service & Snow Removal Michael Ayres 7220 S. 42nd St. Omaha, NE 68147 402-689-1471 fax 402-884-2305 a_ctree@cox.net www.actreeservices.net

Ralston Insurance Agency Bill Haas 7608 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-6767 fax 402-331-7323 w.haas@ralstonia.com Shelter Insurance Dave Doll Jr. 5356 S. 72nd St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-391-2905 fax 402-391-2906 ddoll@shelterinsurance.com www.shelterinsurance.com

Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C. Steve Lathrop 1005 S. 107th Ave., Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114 402-390-9000 fax 402-397-7915 slathrop@hauptman-obrien.net www.hauptman-obrien.net Hillman, Forman, Childers & McCormack Larry Forman 7171 Mercy Road, Suite 650 Omaha, NE 68106 402-397-8051 fax 402-397-2868 hillmanforman@hfncm.com

SW Complete Lawncare Jon Stuehm 8308 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-630-5596 jonstuehm@yahoo.com www.swlawns.org

LEGAL SERVICES

State Farm Insurance Edgar DeLeon 9739 Giles Road La Vista, NE 68128 402-593-1441 fax 402-593-1661 edgar@gobigedsf.com www.gobigedsf.com

Erickson Sederstrom, P.C. Chuck Sederstrom 10330 Regency Parkway Omaha, NE 68114 402-397-2200 www.eslaw.com

State Farm Insurance Steve O’Connor 5510 Miller Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-5555 fax 402-331-2566 steve.oconnor.b6o0@statefarm.com www.statefarm.com State Farm Insurance Tim Edwards 6550 S. 84th St., Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-0112 fax 402-331-4143 tim.edwards.nywe@statefarm.com www.timedwardsagency.com

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Membership Categories Lifeplan Nebraska Charles E. Dorwart PC, LLO 6790 Grover St., Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68106 402-558-1404 fax 402-779-7498 cdorwartjd@dorwartlaw.com www.dorwartlaw.com

Darkside Printing, Inc. Edward Hunt 7551 Main Street, No. 208 Ralston, NE 68127 402-934-5733 fax 402-934-2756 edhunt@darksideadvertising.com www.darksideadvertising.net

Mark A. Klinker, Attorney at Law Mark Klinker 7777 L St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-3330 fax 402-331-6816 mklinker@ralstonlaw.net

Dolphens Design & Sign Rick & Kathy Dolphens 5618 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-1336 info@dolphensigns.com www.dolphensigns.com

MARKETING/MEDIA Constant Contact Paige Cahill 10003 W. 120th St. Overland Park, KS 66213 913-428-9007 pcahill@constantcontact.com www.constantcontact.com Darkside Advertising, Inc. Edward Hunt 7551 Main Street, No. 208 Ralston, NE 68127 402-934-5733 fax 402-934-2756 edhunt@darksideadvertising.com www.darksideadvertising.net

Donis Corporation Richard Dick P.O. Box 27478 / 7613 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-2630 fax 402-331-2641 richard@donisinc.com www.donisinc.com Ed Scott Signs Brad Scott 7921 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-1854

Eleven Twenty-Three Shana Boyd 7520 Burlington St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-593-1123 shana@11twentythree.com www.11twenty-three.com Logo Logix Embroidery & Screenprinting Lance Beasley 101 Highland Drive Papillion, NE 68046 402-597-6424 fax 402-597-6423 logologix@yahoo.com www.logologix.net

Salem Communications Greg Vogt, GM 11717 Burt St., Suite 202 Omaha, NE 68154 402-422-1600 fax 402-422-1602 gvogt@salemomaha.com www.kgbifm.com

Metal Logos and More Andy Dubbs 5853 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-3264 fax 402-339-2311 andy@metallogos.com www.metallogos.com

SignIT Steve Roarty 8318 F St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-8882 fax 402-339-9162 stever@signitomaha.com www.signitomaha.com

Metz Marketing Georgia Blanford 8739 Greenfield St. Omaha, NE 68136 402-968-4885 georgia@metzmarketing.com www.metzmarketing.com

Stitches on Stuff LeRoy & Jan Fuglsang 13376 Trendwood Drive Omaha, NE 68144 402-597-3311 402-330-4947 www.stitchesonstuff.com

Omaha World-Herald Dan Matuella 1314 Douglas St., Suite 600 Omaha, NE 68102 402-444-1485 fax 402-444-1311 dan.matuella@owh.com www.omaha.com

Strictly Business Magazine Tom Gudenrath 2800 S. 110th Court Omaha, NE 68144 402-443-6459 striclybusinesstom@gmail.com www.strictlybusinessomaha.com

PB&J Design Patricia Buffum 14113 Virginia St. Omaha, NE 68138 402-598-5463 buffum@tconl.com

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Ralston Recorder Adam Klinker P.O. Box 27072 Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-6300 fax 402-733-9116 adam.klinker@ralstonrecorder.com www.ralstonrecorder.com

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Theatrical Media Services Mark Huber 7510 Burlington Ralston, NE 68127 402-592-5522 www.tmsomaha.com

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RALSTON Resources MEDICAL/HEALTHCARE Active Spine Physical Therapy Nicholas Muchowicz 9850 Nicholas St., Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114 402-932-2888 fax 402-932-2899 info@activespinept.com www.activespinept.com CHI Health Midlands Community Hospital Carol McGuire 11111 S. 84th St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-3000 fax 402-593-3117 www.chihealth.com Community Rehab Physical Theapy Andrea Eischen 1408 Veterans Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022 402-389-3288 aieschen@communityrehabpt.com www.communityrehabpt.com Dr. Paul Shyken, DDS Paul Shyken, DDS 7887 L St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-9090 www.shykendentistry.com Hoagland Chiropractic Dr. John Hoagland, D.C. 7561 Main St., Suite 420 Ralston, NE 68127 402-391-6211 fax 402-391-6211 hoaglandchiropractic@yahoo.com www.hoaglandchiropractic.com

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Kinney Consulting, Inc. Shelly Kinney 6315 S. 79th Circle Ralston, NE 68127 402-657-0143 srkinney@cox.net www.kinneyconsulting.com

ORGANIZATION

Young Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, LLC Peter Young 9825 Giles Road, Suite F La Vista, NE 68128 402-339-2283 fax 402-339-2289 dryoung@keepthebodyyoung.com www.keepthebodyyoung.com

Meylor Chiropractic and Acupuncture Jonathan Meylor 9633 Giles Road La Vista, NE 68128 402-884-4790 chiropractic.meylor@gmail.com www.drmeylor.com

Baright Public Library Francine Canfield 5555 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-7636 fax 402-331-1168 fcanfield@cityofralston.com www.ralstonlibrary.org

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Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Tom Macy 2808 S. 143rd Plaza Omaha, NE 68144 402-637-0600 fax 402-637-0645 tom.macy@nohmail.com www.neorthohospital.com Pearson Chiropractic Jessica Goswick 6303 Center St. Omaha, NE 68106 402-933-1933 jess@aksarbenchiropractic.com www.aksarbenchiropractic.com

American Payment Systems James Barnes 8605 Q St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-502-9985 fax 402-597-1686 jbarnes@americanpayment.com www.americanpaymentsystems.com

Better Business Bureau Jim Hegarty 11811 P St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-391-7612 fax 402-391-7535 jhegarty@heartlandbbb.org www.nebraska.bbb.org

U.S. Merchant Payment Services Andy Goranson 11837 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68154 402-905-9935 fax 402-504-1779 agoranson@usmps.com www.usmps.com

The Dentists at Ralston Square James Demman, DDS 5360 S. 72nd St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-733-4441 fax 402-733-5863 info@thedentistsomaha.com www.thedentistsomaha.com Wicks Psychological Service Patricia Wicks 6550 S. 84th St., Suite 300 Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-7991 fax 402-339-7624 www.patwicks.com

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Membership Categories Carol Joy Holling Conference & Retreat Center Brent Thomsen 27416 Ranch Road Ashland, NE 68003 402-944-2544 bthomsen@nlom.org www.nlom.org

Ollie Webb Center, Inc. Cathy Smith 1941 S. 42nd St., Suite 122 Omaha, NE 68105 402-346-5220 402-346-4857 csmith@olliewebbinc.org www.olliewebbinc.org

College Possible Ashlei Spivey 900 S. 74th Plaza Omaha, NE 68114 402-884-4750 aspivey@collegepossible.org www.collegepossible.org

Outlook Nebraska, Inc. Rachel Carver 4125 S. 72nd St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-614-3331, ext. 17 rcarver@outlooknebraska.com www.outlooknebraska.com

JCI Ralston Amy Roeder 402-304-6995 amy.roeder@cox.net www.jci-ralston.org

Ralston American Legion Post 373 Scott Johnson 7400 Q St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-401-0377 bigjnsn69@hotmail.com www.ralstonamericanlegion.com

Millard Business Association P.O. Box 391166 Omaha, NE 68139 402-707-2827 info@millardbusinessassociation.org www.millardbusinessassociation.org

Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce Tara Lea 5505 Miller Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-7737 fax 402-339-7954 info@ralstonareachamber.org www.ralstonareachamber.org

Ralston Community Foundation Fund Dolores Costanzo 5500 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-6677 fax 402-331-4553 dcostanzo@cityofralston.com www.cityofralston.com Ralston Community Theatre Jon Flower P.O. Box 27172 Ralston, NE 68127 402-898-3545 biffflower@hotmail.com www.ralstoncommunitytheatre.com Ralston Lions Club Ron Boyce 6601 S. 84th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-4325 RVFD & Rescue Squad, Inc. Christine Ienn 7625 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-5369 fax 402-331-5426 www.ralstonfire.com The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center Madeline Moyer 2825 Y St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-905-3517 madeline_moyer@usc. salvationarmy.org www.omahakroc.org U.S. Small Business Administration Elizabeth Yearwood 10675 Bedford Ave., Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68134 402-221-7200 402-221-3680 elizabeth.yearwood@sba.gov www.sba.gov

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Bellino Enterprises Don Bellino 501 Olson Drive, Suite 210 Papillion, NE 68046 402-935-1916 fax 402-339-9001 bellinoent@qwest.net www.bellinofireworks.com Hillcrest Landing — P.A. Management Don & Sharon Perry 7559 Main St., Suite 300 Ralston, NE 68127 402-596-1062 fax 402-596-1319 don@pa.omhcoxmail.com

REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate Katie Adams 13340 California St. Omaha, NE 68154 402-547-5137 fax 402-932-1703 kr2088@aol.com www.bhhsamb.com CBS Home Real Estate John Peterson 11213 Davenport St. Omaha, NE 68154 402-813-3492 fax 402-697-4401 john.peterson@cbshome.com www.johnpeterson.cbshome.com Dicon General Contractor Jim Thorburn 11506 Nicholas St., No. 200 Omaha, NE 68154 402-934-2900 fax 402-493-5549 jthorburn@dicon-construction.com www.dicon.com

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RALSTON Resources Doug Donaldson - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate Doug Donaldson 13340 California St. Omaha, NE 68154 402-681-2868 dougdonaldson@gmail.com www.berkshirehathawayhs.com

Papio Fun Park Margaret White 210 E. Lincoln St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-592-5671 fax 402-592-5609 papiofunpark@gmail.com www.papiofunpark.com

PJ Morgan Real Estate Walt Peffer 7801 Wakeley Plaza Omaha, NE 68114 402-397-7775 fax 402-397-6065 waltpeffer@cox.net www.pjmorgan.com

SkateDaze Mike Burns 3616 S. 132nd St. Omaha, NE 68144 402-333-3555 fax 402-895-1401 www.skatedaze.com

RECREATION Fun Plex Katie Anderson 7003 Q St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-8436 info@fun-plex.com www.fun-plex.com Go! Kids’ Gym Traci Cadwallader 4223 S. 120th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-212-6005 gokidssgym@gmail.com www.gokidsgym.com Kidz Cook With Joy Joy Jensen 7409 Main St., No. 7 Ralston, NE 68127 402-612-9199 kidzcookwithjoy@aol.com www.kidzcookwithjoy,com Oak Hill Pool Marci Carroll P.O. Box 27222 Ralston, NE 68127 402-593-9960 www.oakhillralston.com

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Membership Categories Action Batteries, Unlimited 7911 J St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-1667 fax 402-339-2628 www.actionbatteriesunlimited.com Big Brain Productions JP Smitty Smith 1123 Jackson St. Omaha, NE 68102 402-342-2885 fax 402-502-1959 smittyfrombigbrain@gmail.com www.bigbrainomaha.com Busy Scrappin’, LLC Beverly Hill 8430 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 infro@busy-scrappin.com www.busyscrappin.com

RENTAL SERVICES/ FACILITIES Aspen Room Ben Anderson 9809 M St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-502-1885 fax 402-934-5101 ben@abrahamcatering.com www.aspenroomomaha.com

ChipCo Sport — Golf Apparel & Accessories Chip LaMaster 5026 S. 79th Ave. Ralston, NE 68127 402-980-1680 chipcosport@cox.net

Premier Rental-Purchase Marc Timmins 8522 Park Drive Omaha, NE 68127 402-884-3828 fax 402-884-3854 mark.timmins@gmail.com www.premierrents.com

Cinderella’s Formal Gown Rental Terri Smieja 7631 Main St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-639-2121 terri.smieja@itex.net www.cinderelladressrentals.com CJ’s Home Center Charles & Judy Huff 8018 Harrison St. Ralston, NE 68128 402-331-1638 fax 402-592-7009 www.acehardware.com Colby Ridge Popcorn & Gifts Kevin Kinney 5601 S. 49th St. Lincoln, NE 68516 402-679-7404 fax 402-328-8627 kkinney@colbyridge.com www.colbyridge.com Country Sliced Ham/Mary’s Poppin’s Corn Mary Billman 5030 S. 108th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-331-1910 fax 402-596-0662 mary.countryslicedham@cox.net www.countryslicedham.biz

Tangier Shrine Center Robert Maline 2823 S. 84th St. Omaha, NE 68124 402-392-0404 fax 402-392-2208 tangier@tangier.omhcoxmail.com www.tangiershrine.com

RETAIL A Flower Basket Deneen Badami 5615 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127 402-339-8860 fax 402-935-7795 aflowerbasket@msn.com www.aflowerbasket.org

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Membership Categories Get Stoned Apparel Greta Webster 7125 Harrison St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-502-6780 fax 402-932-8306 greta@getstonedapparel.com www.getstonedapparel.com Hy-Vee Andrew Yochum 9707 Q St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-3047 402-339-0463 1535director@hy-vee.com www.hy-vee.com It’s All About Bees!

Margi Fletcher 8418 Park Drive Ralston, NE 68127 402-216-4545 itsallaboutbees@msn.com www.itsallaboutbees.com

United Seeds, Inc. Richard Berry P.O. Box 27322 Ralston, NE 68127 402-331-4800 402-331-1251 dberry@unitedseeds.com www.unitedseedsonline.com

RWR Innovations, LLC (Run Amok Toys) Ron Nixon 5222 S. 136th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-592-9199 678-528-5017 orders@rwrinnovations.com www.rwrinnovations.com Sam’s Club Ryan Erickson 7775 Olson Drive, Suite 201 Papillion, NE 68046 402-331-2456 fax 402-331-2811 rrerick.s06181.us@samsclub.com www.samsclub.com Tastefully Simple Terri Liddick 8807 Q St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-677-5102 terrilynne31268@yahoo.com

TRAVEL Travel Leaders Connie Miller 8404 West Center Road, No. 111 Omaha, NE 68124 402-391-3223 402-391-3242 conniem@travelleadersomaha.com www.travelleaders.com

UTILITIES Black Hills Energy Steve McLaughlin 1102 E. First St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-935-4889 fax 402-829-2620 steve.mclaughlin@blackhillscorp. com www.blackhillscorp.com CenturyLink Nebraska Steve Pacholski 1314 Douglas St., 13th Floor Omaha, NE 68102 402-422-7337 steve.pacholski@centurylink.com www.centurylink.com

Metropolitan Utilities District Russ Iwan 3100 S. 61st Ave. Omaha, NE 68105 402-504-7870 fax 402-504-5870 russ_iwan@mudnebr.com www.mudomaha.com Omaha Public Power District Jeremy Bryant 1101 N. 180th St Omaha, NE 68022 402-552-4914 jjbryant@oppd.com www.oppd.com Papillion Sanitation 10810 S. 144th St. Papillion, NE 68138 402-346-7800 402-896-6489 www.papillion-sanitation.com

VETERINARY CLINIC Urgent Pet Care Debbie Newhouse 8419 S. 73rd Plaza, No. 107 Papillion, NE 68046 402-597-2911 danewhouse@windstream.net www.urgentpetcareomaha.com

Cox Communications 11505 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68154 402-933-3000 fax 402-933-0010 www.cox.com

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For additional contact information, please see the corresponding category listings, pages 26 to 42 2nd Life Technology................................................................ 32 4 Seasons Awards & Engraving................................................ 28

A A & C Tree Service & Snow Removal........................................ 37 A Flower Basket...................................................................... 41 AAA Building Components, Inc................................................. 33 ABM Janitorial Services........................................................... 29 Abraham Catering................................................................... 35 Achievement Unlimited, Inc...................................................... 29 Action Batteries, Unlimited...................................................... 41 Active Spine Physical Therapy.................................................. 39 American Family Insurance...................................................... 37 American National Bank.......................................................... 33 American Payment Systems..................................................... 39 Anthony’s Restaurant.............................................................. 35 Aspen Room........................................................................... 41 Auto Air Plus........................................................................... 27

B Bank of Nebraska................................................................... 33 Baright Public Library.............................................................. 39 Bellevue University.................................................................. 33 Bellino Enterprises.................................................................. 40 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate..... 40 Bethany Funeral Home............................................................ 36 Better Business Bureau.......................................................... 39 Big Brain Productions.............................................................. 41 Big Red SEO........................................................................... 32 BKD, LLP................................................................................ 26 Black Belt Movers................................................................... 30 Black Hills Energy................................................................... 42 Blimpies Subs & Salads.......................................................... 35 Brandeis Catering................................................................... 35 Brewsky’s Food & Spirits......................................................... 35 Builders Supply Co., Inc........................................................... 31 Busy Scrappin’, LLC................................................................ 41

CenturyLink Nebraska............................................................. 42 CHI Health Midlands Community Hospital................................. 39 Chimes & Time....................................................................... 31 ChipCo Sport - Golf Apparel & Accessories............................... 41 Cinderella’s Formal Gown Rental ............................................. 41 City of Ralston........................................................................ 36 CJ’s Home Center................................................................... 41 Coinhuskers........................................................................... 31 Colby Ridge Popcorn & Gifts.................................................... 41 College Possible..................................................................... 40 Comfort Inn & Suites.............................................................. 36 Commercial Solutions Insurance, LLC...................................... 37 Community Rehab Physical Theapy.......................................... 39 Comprehensive Financial Services, LLC.................................... 34 Constant Contact.................................................................... 38 Country Sliced Ham/Mary’s Poppin’s Corn................................ 41 Courtyard by Marriot................................................................ 36 Cox Communications.............................................................. 42 Creative Creations Omaha....................................................... 33

D Dairy Queen........................................................................... 35 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.......................................................... 35 Darkside Advertising, Inc......................................................... 38 Darkside Printing.................................................................... 38 David Wood Floors, Inc............................................................ 31 Debra Groesser Fine Art.......................................................... 27

C Cabinet Factory Outlet Plus - Boyer Industries, Inc..................... 32 Carol Joy Holling Conference & Retreat Center.......................... 40 Carrell and Associates............................................................ 31 Cash Advance QC Financial Service......................................... 34 CBS Home Real Estate........................................................... 40 Celebrity Staff......................................................................... 39 Centris Federal Credit Union.................................................... 34 Suburban Newspapers Inc.

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For additional contact information, please see the corresponding category listings, pages 26 to 42 Dicon General Contractor........................................................ 40 Dolphens Design & Sign.......................................................... 38 Don & Millies.......................................................................... 35 Don and Ron’s CARSTAR Collision Center................................. 27 Donis Corporation................................................................... 38 Double Tree Suites by Hilton Omaha........................................ 36 Doug Donaldson - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices............... 41 Douglas County Register of Deeds........................................... 36 Dr. Paul Shyken, DDS.............................................................. 39 Dudley Movers of Omaha......................................................... 31

E Ed Scott Signs........................................................................ 38 Edward Jones......................................................................... 34 Eleven Twenty-Three................................................................ 38 Enterprise Car Sales............................................................... 28 Enterprise Rent A Car.............................................................. 28 Enterprise Rent A Truck........................................................... 28 Erickson Sederstrom P.C.......................................................... 37 Extreme Limousine................................................................. 31 Farm Bureau Financial Services............................................... 37

F Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping.................................................. 35 First Command Financial Planning............................................ 34 First National Bank................................................................. 34 Fit In The City.......................................................................... 35

Five Points Bank..................................................................... 34 Fun Plex................................................................................. 41 Futureware Distributing, Inc..................................................... 32

G Gardner Auto & Trailers........................................................... 28 Get Stoned Apparel................................................................. 42 Global Transaction Services Group........................................... 34 Go! Kids’ Gym........................................................................ 41 Great Western Bank................................................................ 34 Great Western Investment Center............................................ 34 Greco Insurance..................................................................... 37

H H&H Chevrolet........................................................................ 28 Hair For You! Inc...................................................................... 29 Halal Meats & Kabobs............................................................ 35 Hansen & Company................................................................ 29 Harold Scholz Co.................................................................... 29 Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C.................................... 37 Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Omaha...................................... 36 HealthMarkets Insurance........................................................ 37 Heartland Paper...................................................................... 29 Heavy Duty Specialists............................................................ 28 Hillcrest Landing - P.A. Management......................................... 40 Hiller Electric Company............................................................ 33 Hillman, Forman, Childers, & McCormack................................. 37 Hoagland Chiropractic............................................................. 39 Horsemen’s Park.................................................................... 27 House of Mufflers & Brakes..................................................... 28 Hy-Vee.................................................................................... 42

I Illuminate Financial Group....................................................... 34 InfiNet Solutions..................................................................... 32 InfoGroup............................................................................... 29 ITEX....................................................................................... 30 It’s All About Bees!.................................................................. 42 ITT-Technical Institute.............................................................. 33

J J & M Displays........................................................................ 30 J.Q. Office Equipment.............................................................. 30 JCI Ralston............................................................................. 40 JEM Restoration Services, Inc.................................................. 31 Jimmy John’s.......................................................................... 35 44

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K Karen Street Baptist Church.................................................... 32 KGS Solar and Lighting............................................................ 33 Kidz Cook With Joy.................................................................. 41 Kidwell................................................................................... 32 Kinney Consulting, Inc............................................................. 39

L Lacey and Associates, CPAs, P.C............................................... 26 Lamb of God Lutheran Church and Academy............................. 32 Lee Terry for Congress............................................................ 36 LG Enterprises........................................................................ 30 Liberty Tax Service.................................................................. 26 Lienemann Auto Sales............................................................ 28 Lifeplan Nebraska................................................................... 38 Lifestyles By 3E...................................................................... 30 Little Mountain Web Design..................................................... 32 Living Faith Church of the Nazarene.......................................... 32 LKcreations............................................................................ 29 Logo Logix Embroidery & Screenprinting................................... 38

M Maria’s Mexican Restaurant.................................................... 35 Marie Manz - Lifetime Insurance, Inc........................................ 37 Mark A. Klinker, Attorney at Law............................................... 38 Marketplace Nebraska LLC...................................................... 37 Mary Lorraine’s Dance Center.................................................. 33 Messiah Lutheran Church........................................................ 32 Metal Logos and More............................................................ 38 Method Development LLC / WEBHORNET................................. 32 Metropolitan Utilities District................................................... 42 Metz Marketing....................................................................... 38 Meylor Chiropractic and Acupuncture........................................ 39 Michael L. Johnson, CPA. P.C.................................................... 26 Millard Business Association................................................... 40 Milts Body Shop...................................................................... 28 Montag Supply Company......................................................... 30 Morrow & Associates.............................................................. 30 Mr. Handyman of Papillion....................................................... 31 Mula...................................................................................... 35 Mutual of Omaha Bank............................................................ 34

N National Residential Mortgage................................................. 34 Suburban Newspapers Inc.

Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition............................ 33 Nebraska Business Development Center.................................. 30 Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital............................................... 39 Nelson Painting & Decorating Inc............................................. 31 Norm’s Door Service............................................................... 31

O Oak Hill Pool........................................................................... 41 Office Depot/Max................................................................... 30 OH-K Fast Print....................................................................... 30 Ollie Webb Center, Inc............................................................. 40 Omaha Beef Football............................................................... 27 Omaha Lancers...................................................................... 27 Omaha Paper Company, Inc..................................................... 30 Omaha Public Power District.................................................... 42 Omaha Storm Chasers............................................................ 27 Omaha World Herald............................................................... 38 Ortiz Services LLC................................................................... 31 Outlook Nebraska, Inc............................................................. 40

P Panda 88............................................................................... 35 Papillion Sanitation................................................................. 42 Papio Fun Park........................................................................ 41 Paramount Parking, Inc............................................................ 30 Park Drive Garage................................................................... 28 PB&J Design........................................................................... 38 Pearson Chiropractic............................................................... 39 Perspective Construction & Contracting.................................... 33 Pinnacle Bank of Papillion........................................................ 35 PJ Morgan Real Estate............................................................ 41 Platte Valley Oil Company........................................................ 30 Plywood, Inc............................................................................ 31 Prairie Life Fitness.................................................................. 35 Premier Rental-Purchase......................................................... 41 Prime Auto Sales & Service..................................................... 28 PRISM advisors...................................................................... 30 ProCare Collision Center.......................................................... 28

R R & L Carriers......................................................................... 28 Ragazzi’s Pizza........................................................................ 36 Ralston American Legion Post #373........................................ 40 Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce........................................ 40 Ralston Arena......................................................................... 27 Ralston Community Foundation Fund........................................ 40

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S SAC Federal Credit Union......................................................... 35 Safelite Auto Glass................................................................. 28 Salem Communications.......................................................... 27 Sam’s Club............................................................................. 42 Schleisman Onken & Associates.............................................. 26 Scorz Sports Center................................................................ 36 Shelter Insurance.................................................................... 37 SignIT..................................................................................... 38 SkateDaze.............................................................................. 41 Small Engine Services, Inc....................................................... 31 SOS Heating & AC................................................................... 31 St. Gerald Catholic Church....................................................... 32 State Farm Insurance.............................................................. 37 Steamatic of Omaha, Inc......................................................... 32 Stitches On Stuff.................................................................... 38 Strictly Business Magazine...................................................... 38 Sue’s Stepper-ettes................................................................. 33 SW Complete Lawncare........................................................... 35

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center............ 40 The Schemmer Associates, Inc................................................ 26 The UPS Store........................................................................ 30 The Wedding Planner Omaha, LLC............................................ 33 Theatrical Media Services....................................................... 38 TKN Investments, LLC dba TCBY.............................................. 36 Trak-1..................................................................................... 30 Trane...................................................................................... 31 Travel Leaders........................................................................ 42 Trinity United Methodist Church................................................ 32 Triple D Towing........................................................................ 31 Twelve31 Interactive................................................................ 32

U U.S. Merchant Payment Services............................................. 39 U.S. Small Business Administration......................................... 40 Ultimate Painting..................................................................... 31 United Distributors, Inc............................................................ 32 United Seeds, Inc................................................................... 42 Unite Private Networks............................................................ 32 Urgent Pet Care...................................................................... 42

V VIP Limousine......................................................................... 32

W Wicks Psychological Service.................................................... 39 Wildewood Elementary School................................................. 33 Woodhouse Auto..................................................................... 28 Woodmen of the World............................................................ 37

Y Young Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, LLC........................ 39

T Tastefully Simple..................................................................... 42 Tangier Shriner’s Center........................................................... 41 TeamMates - Ralston Public Schools........................................ 33 The Dentists at Ralston Square............................................... 39 The Firm Business Brokerage.................................................. 30 The Oaks at Lakeview............................................................. 26 The Retoner, Inc...................................................................... 30

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Mission: To Enhance the Quality of Life of the Blind and Visually Impaired.

• Is the largest employer of the blind and visually impaired in Nebraska.

Independence and Companionship: Ron Henry with his guide dog Kehotay

• Helps the blind gain self-confidence and awareness of their capabilities.

• Empowers the blind to become independent taxpaying citizens.

• Prepares its associates to achieve upwardmobility to attain career goals.

Low vision and deaf Machine Operator Bobbie Jo Salazar performs product quality checks at the 7.1 Mile Rewinder.

This machine is equipped with enlarged touch screens and other voice output software that allows visually impaired associates to be operators.

“I have learned a lot since I started working on the 7.1 Mile Rewinder. I truly enjoy working here because I feel like I am part of a team.”

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Blackman is learning windows-based programs non-visually. He was the first associate to complete ONI’s Education and Training Program.

“The skills I learned through the Education and Training Program made it possible for me to use the computer independently and to take online business classes. If I had not received this training, I would not be able to use the computer at all.”

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