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THIS YEAR, CREATE HEALTHY

HABITS AS A FAMILY
P ARENTING IS A juggling act.
Getting everyone up and out the
door in time for school, finishing that
report for your boss, planning birthdays,
holidays, and maintaining the busy social
COMBINE EFFORTS

WORKING OUT IS so much more than

calendar. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed
and exhausted.
We all know when it comes to juggling, it’s
impossible to do it forever without taking
a break, or you lose the rhythm.
Neglecting one’s self-care oftentimes
becomes the way parents respond to too
much to do. We stop taking time to our-
selves, we make it to the gym less and less,
and ultimately, we sacrifice ourselves for
the sake of our families.
keeping your body healthy; it improves your
well-being. And most importantly, exercise
and healthy living don’t have to be exclusive
to either the parents or the children. It can,
and should, go hand-in-hand.
Brainstorm with your kids what healthy
activities they’d like to try in 2018. Are
there classes like martial arts or swim
lessons that spark their interest? For older
kids - do they want to learn how to use the
cardio and weightlifting equipment? Maybe
your child wants to try running outside this
year? Even the youngest kiddos can run
off energy in tumbling classes.
The YMCA of Greater Omaha offers many
family fitness classes, oftentimes on Friday
nights, allowing for a fun and active oppor-
tunity for families to work out together.
Making a habit out of attending family fitness
classes is a great opportunity for a family
outing that also allows you to work out.
Dinner time is absolutely stressful for
any parent. Relieve the panic of dinner by
creating a weekly meal plan and include
your kids in the weekend prep. While this
task can seem daunting in the beginning,
it will become part of how you operate and
will actually give you more time in the long
run. Plus, you’ll have healthy meals ready
to go no matter what gets thrown your way.

A recent study by Mott Children’s Hospital
at the University of Michigan finds that “not
enough exercise” is the second top health
concerns parents have for their children,
with 60% of respondents identifying it as a
main worry. (Bullying/cyberbullying topped
the list at 61%.)
THE GOOD NEWS IS IT IS
POSSIBLE TO GET KIDS THE
EXERCISE MANY PARENTS
FEAR THEY AREN’T GETTING
WHILE STILL TAKING TIME TO
CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND
BUILD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
The good news is it is possible to get kids
the exercise many parents fear they aren’t
getting while still taking time to care for
themselves and build a healthy lifestyle
for the entire family. It’s all about creating
a rhythm.
Find opportunities that are age appropriate
TAKING TIME TO YOURSELF
for your kids, but also give you an oppor-
tunity to participate in some capacity.
REMEMBER HOW WE mentioned juggling
Volunteer to coach their soccer team so
is impossible to do forever? Parents have
you both get a workout in during practice.
to take time to breathe and focus on self-
Align YMCA tumbling with your favorite
care. Finding what it is that builds you to
group exercise class. Sign up your teen
be your best self also shapes you to be a
for a Youth Fitness Training class at your Y
strong parent.
to help them learn more to use equipment
so you can work out together.
The Y offers childwatch to give parents the
much-needed time to drop off kids 6 weeks
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and older while they use the facility. And
adding more to your to-do-list so it’s
while you get your oms in at yoga, your
not discouraging.
reps in at the weight room, or laps in the
pool, you can feel good knowing your kid
is having a fun time too.
CREATE A ROUTINE
Parenting is tricky. But you’re not alone.
IF THERE’S ONE thing we know as parents, This 2018, work together with your family
it’s that routine is king. Some routines are to find your own rhythm and become a
easier than others, and others take more master juggler of healthy living! FamilyGuide
work. The trick with creating a healthy rou-
tine is making sure it is fun for everyone.
Eventually it won’t seem like work, but will
be something everyone looks forward to
doing together.

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 Contents Winter 2018

Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
Managing Editor

’T IS THE SEASON—THE season to

take care of yourself and your
family. According to WebMD,
children suffer from about six to 10 colds
a year, and the CDC reports that 22 million
school days are lost annually in the United
States because of the common cold.

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That’s a statistic that our Exemplary Educator
knows well. Sharon Wade is the supervisor
of more than 70 nurses at OPS—nurses who
administer medications, check blood sugars,
and, yes, determine if a student is sick enough
to go home.

03 14 Guide Actually, kids are more likely to become ill at

night. The National Institute of Health reports
Sponsored Content Exemplary 21  Arts & Crafts that fevers are spurred on at night because
Educator that is when our body temperatures rise,
This Year, 21  Athletic Clubs
Sharon Wade especially under warm blankets. Lying down
Create Healthy 22 
Cheer/Dance/ increases the collection of fluid in ears that
Habits as

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Gymnastics are just starting to become infected.
a Family
23  Child Care
Doctor’s offices may not be open during the

05 Recipe
Four Bean
Chicken Chili
25 
26 
Outings

Hospitals
night, but there are several places people
can visit for care. Susan Meyers wrote an
article about the various options available,
Letter from 28  Libraries and when to use them. Don’t forget to check
the Editor

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out the guide in the back of the book, where
28  Music
a comprehensive list of hospitals and clinics

06 Feature
No Sick Days Allowed
29 
School Athletic
Directors
in the area can be found.

A hot bowl of soup is a great remedy for the

Correspondence 29  Support
common cold and the flu, and a great way to
Superintendent Letters
30 
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Seasonal warm up during the snowy winter months.
Check out the chicken chili recipe for a new

10 Health
Urgent! Care
take on an old favorite.

Keeping healthy doesn’t just refer to the body.

Super Student Options Abound Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects
Ally Dworak
about 15 million Americans, according to
the Anxiety and Depression Association of

12 America. Symptoms of this disorder include a

desire to sleep and eat more. There is a range
of treatments, including exercising, taking
Feature vitamin D supplements, and using a light box.
New Technology
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Have a healthy, happy winter.
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Superintendent
LETTERS
T HE GREATER OMAHA
metropolitan area is
home to some of the
state’s best schools, educators,
and students. Superintendents
at five of the area’s largest
school districts share their
thoughts and reflections for
the summer. FamilyGuide 
School Districts
Archdiocese of Omaha
402-558-3100
students: 19,861 | schools: 70
Elkhorn Public
402-289-2579
students: 9,000 | schools: 16
Millard Public
402-715-8200
students: 23,910 | schools: 35
Omaha Public
402-557-2222
students: 51,069 | schools: 63
Westside Community
402-390-2100
students: 6,016 | schools: 13
Michael W. Ashton, Ed.D.
Archdiocese of Omaha
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I E
AM BLESSED AND honored to be invited
by Archbishop Lucas to serve as super-
intendent of our 19,861 students across
26 counties in this great state of Nebraska. Our
70 schools stretch broadly and deeply across
all communities, providing a high expectation
scholastic environment while remaining cen-
tered on faith and service.
Most Omaha residents are already familiar
with the high achievement in our Catholic
institutions as we continue to outpace national
and regional trends. Our students, regardless
of ethnic/race/language backgrounds, outscore
their public school counterparts on ACT scores,
graduation rate, and post-secondary education
placement. We send more than 90 percent of
our high school students into college programs
fully equipped with hearts of service, souls of
faith, and an academic work ethic unique to
Catholic school classrooms.
However, many parents don’t know about our
recent and significant growth in services for
students with diverse abilities, languages,
and ethnic/racial backgrounds; preschool
programming; and tuition assistance. We enroll
more families each year who could not have
previously afforded a tuition-funded school.
Visit our website to explore the schools near
you that you can choose for your children.
We are joyful for the public support of
Legislative Bill 295, and prayerful that the
state government will enact this historic leg-
islation designed to provide those families
locked in poverty with the same choices in
schooling that most families in Omaha enjoy.
6  FamilyGuide  | Winter 2018 |
Bary Habrock, Ph.D.
Elkhorn Public
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LKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS kicked off
the 2017-2018 school year by wel-
coming over 9,000 K-12 students and
over 90 new teachers; these enrollment numbers
increased 7.6 percent for the 2017-2018 school
year, maintaining the five year average increase
of nearly 7.5 percent annually and marking the
31st consecutive year of growth for the district.
District growth is not a new concept for Elkhorn
Public Schools as families continue to seek out
educational opportunities for their children in
the Elkhorn school district, a premier destina-
tion for education. Current projections show
additional growth in upcoming years due to
significant housing development expansions
occurring in several areas within our dis-
trict boundaries.
With an expectation of even greater continued
growth in the coming years, the board of edu-
cation and district administration continue
to monitor projections and are developing a
plan to best serve our growing school district.
Several school buildings are quickly approaching
maximum capacity, creating a converging need
for classroom space at all levels and the need
for expanded and new buildings, including a
third high school in the near future, is quickly
becoming a reality. Our community must con-
sider a bond issue for additional classroom
space as early as the spring of 2018.
We are proud of what already has been achieved
in Elkhorn Public Schools—in our classrooms,
stages, playing fields, courts, and pools. We
celebrate these student accomplishments as we
prepare for even greater achievements ahead.
Our record growth, outstanding achievement,
and community partnership makes our Elkhorn
school-community a great place to live, learn,
and grow.
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 Jim Sutfin, Ed.D.
Millard Public
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T HE COLD MONTHS are when every-
thing heats up in Millard Public
Schools. Students may need a coat
to get into the buildings, but once they are here,
they fire up the iPads and laptops and settle
into a good day of learning. Our elementary
students move seamlessly between books and
pencils and iPads and styluses. Our high school
students are in the second year of one-to-one
devices, and our eighth graders just received
their laptops this fall. By the end of next year,
all of our secondary students will be one-to-
one. This is key as we continue to build our
Advanced Placement culture, encouraging
our students to stretch themselves intellec-
tually and explore career and college paths
through our multiple academies, dual enroll-
ment opportunities, Junior ROTC, and Early
College. Students are able to collaborate in
Google classrooms, continue their work with
classmates and teachers at home, and access
online textbooks and documents whenever
and wherever they are. Of course, they will also
be keeping a close eye on the weather. I have
thousands of high school students who help me
track inclement weather on Twitter at even the
hint of a snowflake and offer all sorts of advice
on when we might need to call a snow day. Join
in the fun! We are #Proud2bMPS! Check us out
at @jsutfin and @MillardPS
Mark Evans, M.Ed.
Omaha Public
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W ELCOME BACK!
Omaha Public Schools remains
focused on our five-year Strategic
Plan and achieving the goals we set in 2014.
We ask for the community’s continued support
as our board of education searches for the next
leader of Omaha Public Schools. Additionally,
we’ve received widespread support from the
bond steering committee, made up of com-
munity representatives from around the city
of Omaha.
The chamber of commerce and our board of
education have agreed it’s time to move forward
with placing a Phase 2 bond on the ballot this
spring for much-needed renovations of schools
that haven’t been renovated in decades. Follow
us on social media and at bond.ops.org for the
latest updates.
Thank you for your support of Omaha
Public Schools.
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Blane McCann, Ph.D.
Westside Community
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A S EDUCATORS, OUR goal is to give
every student entrusted to us the
tools they need to succeed. We
teach not only ABCs and 123s, but empathy,
respect, teamwork, and how to grow physically
as well as cognitively. In recent years, that focus
on health has become more important than ever.
We at Westside Community Schools hope to
nurture children, sending well rounded citi-
zens out into our world. We are teaching our
learners about fueling their bodies as well as
minds through our new Safer & Healthier Foods
plan, our Farm to School partnerships, and our
Summer Food Service programs. We partner
with community businesses like Eric Crouch’s
Dreambuilders program and UnitedHealthCare,
that donated new playground equipment to
our students at Hillside Elementary. Thanks to
the Westside Foundation, we were once again
able to send all sixth graders in our district
to Outdoor Education this fall to run, learn,
and simply enjoy being kids playing outside.
Our goal at Westside is to help kids prepare
for life. Having a healthy, active lifestyle is a
key part of that. We are grateful to all teachers,
families, and community leaders helping us
keep health an important part of education
at school, and in learning at home.
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AllyIn
Exceptional 12-Year Old is
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L IKE MANY PRE-TEEN girls, Ally Dworak
loves animals. Unlike most 12 year olds,
Ally doesn’t just think about animals. She
raises them, studies them, and has made it her
life’s mission to create a better world for her
four-legged friends.
While most elementary school students are
years from choosing a career path, this future
veterinarian already comes with references.
She understands that it is going to take a lot
of schoolwork—specifically eight years of
college—to reach that goal, but that doesn’t
phase her.
“I love studying science and nature, I love ani-
mals, and I love meeting new people. Being a
vet is just a way to combine all of these things
I love,” she says.
The title “veterinarian” could cover anything
from poodles to porpoises, and Ally loves
them all. She fully understands that at some
point, she’s going to have to narrow her field
of study, and she’s thinking about going in a
unique direction.
“I think I’d really like to learn more and maybe
work with wolves. There’s a sanctuary in
Colorado I’d really love to visit, and maybe
study at,” Ally says. “They’re so pretty, and it’s
so cool how they work in ranks. I like the way
they work together. They’re kind of like us.”
She really loves dogs, which is not uncommon
for a future vet. According to the American
Veterinary Medical Association, in 2016, 65.5
percent of all private-practice vets were in
companion-animal exclusive practices, and
61.2 percent of those vets were women.
But Ally’s pony, Buttercup, also needs care,
and Ally might want to work with horses. Mom
Shellee Dworak is helping her to figure this out.
“My mom is working to set things up for me to
spend a day with a vet,” Ally says. “Dr. Michael
Thomassen at Nebraska Equine Veterinary
Clinic is going to let me come with him and
learn what he does all day. He gives horses
their vaccinations and checkups, makes sure
they’re healthy before a family takes them in.
He does everything and he’s really so great!”
She wanted to spend the day there last year,
but Dr. Thomassen said she needed to be at
least 12 before shadowing him. Most stu-
dents shadow in high school. Shellee is also
looking at the possibility of Ally shadowing
at Ralston Vet Clinic, where the family takes
their small animals.
In the meantime, the Elkhorn Grandview
sixth grader has been pushing her animal
care dreams along on her own. She has been
a member of 4-H since starting Clover Kids at
age 5, and has successfully raised, and shown,
several animals.
“Last year I showed a sheep,” she says.
Actually, she didn’t just show a sheep. She
won Reserve Champion Junior Sheep Lead.
The champion was her sister, Kate.
10  FamilyGuide  | Winter 2018 |
This year, Ally pulled no punches. In addition
to her schoolwork, family obligations, and
maintaining her social calendar, she intensely
prepared several animals for scrutiny.
“I showed a pig, a sheep, a goat, a chicken, and
a horse. At the last minute, I decided to show
my pet green-cheeked conure (small parrot),
Sherbet. He won first place!”
As did her goat, chicken, and horse. It took
many hours of care to prepare for the fair,
including learning more about veterinary
science. Aggie the pig got a hernia in June.
Concerned about what to do for her ailing pig,
she peppered their veterinarian, Dr. Lupin,
with questions.
With the help of the veterinarian, and the
future veterinarian, Aggie recovered well.
He then placed a respectable third at the fair.
Ally brings out the winning spirit in her
charges. Her tireless enthusiasm is as much
a sight as the creatures she nurtures to
award-winning health and status.
This future veterinarian is well on her way
to nursing, as well as nurturing, animals.
FamilyGuide
“I showed a pig, a sheep, a goat,
a chicken, and a horse. At
the last minute, I decided to
show my pet green-cheeked
conure (small parrot),
Sherbet. He won first place!”

Ally Dworak & Rocky

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feature written by CHERIL LEE   photography by BILL SITZMANN  design by MADY BESCH
NEW TECHNOLOGY
BRINGS ABOUT OLD-FASHIONED CARE
W HEN DR. MANJU Hapke finished
medical school more than 40
years ago in India, the latest tech-
nology at her school was an X-ray machine.
Since then, the CHI Health Clinic physician
completed residencies at New York Hospital
Medical Center of Queens and the University
of Nebraska College of Medicine.
Hapke has worked in Omaha as a family
medicine physician for more than 20 years.
During that time, the doctor has seen lots of
technological changes, especially in the field
of diagnostics.
“We used to solely rely on a physical exam,”
Hapke says. “That’s how we made our diagno-
ses. Now we have such good diagnoses thanks
to scans and other diagnostics.”
Dr. Paul Paulman, a professor with the UNMC
Department of Family Medicine and a pri-
mary care physician, agrees that diagnostics
have come a long way, especially in the last
five years.
“The radiologists and other imaging pro-
fessionals have really improved imaging
technology,” Paulman says. “Ultrasound is
becoming bedside now.”
That is good news, especially in pediatrics. One
common use of ultrasound in pediatrics is for
appendicitis, which affects 70,000 children
in the United States annually.
While ultrasound is leading the way in imaging
technology, faster, more compact CT scans
and MRIs may not be far behind.
“Pictures are getting sharper, so they can
hone in on areas [of the body],” Paulman says.
“It’s an area that is constantly improving as
computers get faster.”
Ultimately, Hapke is most excited to see what
direction diagnostics will take in the future.
“I think at some point what will happen is
that a patient will walk into a room with
equipment and when they walk out we will
have all sorts of details about their organs
and how they’re functioning. It will be like
a diagnostic walkthrough.”
Until that day comes, Hapke has found a tech-
nological way to enhance her patients’ care
while eliminating some time on data entry.
“I was one of the first physicians who launched
the use of Google Glass in Omaha,” Hapke says.
Google Glass is an electronic device that
connects to the internet. When it appeared
on the scene in 2013, the tech community
initially touted it as the next great advance-
ment. The high price point and imbedded
camera ultimately resulted in few people
using the device, but in July 2017, Google’s
parent company, Alphabet, announced that
Google Glass 2.0 is coming—this time geared
to specific professions, including medicine.
Around the same time as the first Google
Glass arrived, regulations on electronic health
records became stricter, causing doctors to
spend more time on data entry and less time
with patients. Hapke realized that by using
Google Glass, she could look at her patients,
not a computer screen, during a visit.
“There’s so much information the patient gives
you with their expressions that you just don’t
get through the words,” she says.
A child, especially, might mention having a
“tummy ache,” but point at their lower right
portion of the abdomen where the appen-
dix resides.
Google Glass works in conjunction with a
remote human scribe. The scribe can see and
hear the doctor and patient. The doctor must
12  FamilyGuide  | Winter 2018 |
verify and approve the notes that the scribe
took during the visit; the notes do not become
permanent until the doctor gives the OK.
The scribe can also deliver information to the
doctor in real time during the patient visit.
“When you do it in real time, you get a lot more
of the information down. When you depend on
your memory, you will forget half of it. Google
Glass enables me to get both information and
cues from the patient,” she says.
According to Hapke, the other advantage is the
patient can hear what she is telling the scribe.
She asks the patient if he/she understands
what’s being said, which helps encourage
the patient to ask questions.
Hapke can also have her scribe look up infor-
mation electronically in the patient’s chart.
So if she wants to know the results of a par-
ticular test or procedure, the information is
available immediately.
“It’s like I have an assistant with me all the
time. Because we only have so much time to
be with each patient, this helps me maximize
my interactions. I can practice old-fashioned
medicine with good bedside manner but at
the same time have state-of-the-art results
at my fingertips,” Hapke says.
She’s been using the technology for about
two years and estimates it saves her about
20 hours a week.
Hapke finds keeping up with new procedures
and technology easy, especially since she
loves to read and admits to being fascinated
with medicine.
“It’s not that hard to keep up in this day and
age. I am more impressed with my forefathers
and how they kept up with everything, and
how they advanced medicine to where it is
today,” she says. FamilyGuide
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 WHEN YOU DO IT IN REAL TIME, YOU GET A LOT MORE OF THE
INFORMATION DOWN. WHEN YOU DEPEND ON YOUR MEMORY,
YOU WILL FORGET HALF OF IT. GOOGLE GLASS ENABLES ME TO
GET BOTH INFORMATION AND CUES FROM THE PATIENT.

Dr. Manju Hapke

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PORTRAIT OF A SCHOOL NURSE
SHARON WADE
S
HARON WADE CAN tell people many
reasons why she became a school nurse,
but sooner or later she comes around to
this story, one of her favorites:
“At one point there was a boy with diabetes
who came to the office all the time to check
his sugars. He was in the nurses’ station a
lot. A frequent flyer, we sometimes call them.
Great personality. I remember a situation
in which another student, a student with
asthma, came in to use his inhaler. I gave it
to him, of course.”
“When he was finished using it, the frequent
flyer kind of gave him a critique. ‘You didn’t
do it right. You need to cough before, and
breathe in and out first before you use it.’”
Wade recalls. “That’s how much time he
spent with me.”
“And he was right about the use of the inhaler,”
she adds with a chuckle.
This moment is one of the countless that Wade
treasures from her 42-year career as a nurse,
and, while Wade hasn’t been a school nurse
that entire time, her entire career has been
dedicated to the art of nursing. As a high
school junior, Wade volunteered as a nurse’s
assistant. She then went to Creighton to
obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Upon
graduation in 1975, she took a position with
the Visiting Nurses Association.
During the next decade and a half, she
visited those in need of medical care
throughout Douglas County, making home
visits to the young and the old; the home-
less and the homebound.
Then, in 1989, another leg of her journey began
when Wade became a school nurse for OPS,
serving four schools. She would spend one day
at each school, then visit two schools on Friday.
During that time, Wade mastered everything
the job required: managing health screenings,
dealing with medications, plotting growth
and development, adapting to the demands
of changing medical technology, and taking
care of sick students. In 1998, she settled at
Beveridge Middle School, where she learned
the art of ‘disarming’ middle-school pupils.
“I am good with names, so they kind of warm up
when they come in and you say, ‘what are we
here for today, _____.’ It surprises them when
you don’t see them often, but you still know
their name. It helps to make a connection.”
This wealth of experience and attention to
detail prepared Wade to become a nursing
supervisor for health services at OPS in 2004.
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In this capacity, Wade supervises 71 school
nurses throughout the district. Her duties
include running monthly nurse meetings,
organizing teacher trainings, and the all-im-
portant assignment of supervising the medical
staffing at all OPS schools. Wade likes that
the district has entrusted a nurse with the
responsibility, rather than choosing a non-
nurse as a supervisor. “I like that OPS has put
a nurse in charge of other nurses. We know
how important emergency plans are, and we
understand what’s required on a day to day
basis,” says Wade.
And what does Wade believe is required of
a school nurse besides medical expertise?
Wade cites experience, patience, and the
confidence to make important decisions
quickly as ideals. “I think if I were a new
nurse starting out, I would have been taken
off guard by the amount of decision making
required,” she explains.
Studs Terkel, that grand philosopher of work,
commented that there are a happy few who
find a savor in their daily jobs. Wade makes
this idea manifest: a nurse not only by pro-
fession, but in spirit as well.
“I should tell you the story about the fire drill,”
she offers with a smile. FamilyGuide
Visit district.ops.org for more information.
written by SHERRI POTTER  food styling and photography by DI TENDENZA  design by MADY BESCH

QUICK & EASY

Four Bean Chicken Chili
T HIS CHILI IS a perfect chilly day recipe. Keep
these ingredients on hand for busy days.
No worry about thawing chicken for this
recipe. Simply open a few cans, add some spices, and
within 20 minutes serve a warm and hearty meal.
FamilyGuide

• Two 15-oz. cans cannelloni bean

(use liquid in the can)
• One 15-oz. can chili beans (drain and rinse)
• One 15-oz.can black beans (drain and rinse)
• One 15-oz. can garbanzo
beans (drain and rinse)
• One 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
• One 10-oz. can chicken breast chunks in water
• One tablespoon chili powder
• One teaspoon cumin
• 1-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

PREPARATION
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine
beans, diced tomatoes, spices, salt, and
pepper, then mix in chicken breast chunks.
2. Bring to a simmer, turn the heat to
low, and let cook 5 to 10 minutes.
FOUR BEAN
3. Serve with crusty bread and a
CHICKEN CHILI
sprinkle of cheese, if desired.
Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4-6

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 How Parents Can Stay Healthy
During Cold and Flu Season

Michele Fan &

Faye-Marie Fan Meigs
 written by CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI   photography by BILL SITZMANN  design by MADY BESCH feature

A BADLY CONGESTED AND bleary-

eyed man pokes his head through a
door and intones, “Dave, I’m sorry to
interrupt. I’ve got to take a sick day tomorrow.”
inactive vaccine so it does not cause influenza,”
reassures Hill Bowman, allaying concerns a
flu shot might do more harm than good.
Plan Activities and Stick to the Plan

Heading off the blues before they arrive can

The recipient of the man’s pronouncement isn’t
his boss, but a brown-eyed toddler standing in
his crib with a quizzical look on his little face.
This TV commercial for a cold medicine elicits
chuckles, but the underlying message is noth-
ing to sneeze at: Moms and dads who care for
their children can’t take days off.
As germs begin to outnumber snowflakes, take
comfort. Several basic, commonsense, and
proactive approaches to keep bugs at bay exist,
as outlined by a medical doctor, a registered
dietitian, and a mental health expert.
Take Vitamin D
Healthy habits make your immune system
fight infection. That means eating right, exer-
cising, and getting enough sleep. “But we
don’t get enough vitamin D in our diet and
we don’t get enough [vitamin D] from the sun
after September, which is why vitamin D is
always my starting point with people,” says
registered dietician and exercise physiologist
Rebecca Mohning, owner of Expert Nutrition
in Omaha. “It boosts the immune system and
it’s naturally occurring in mushrooms and
egg yolks, but not in the amount we need on
a daily basis.”
be as simple as marking a calendar, says
Jennifer Harsh, Ph.D., director of behavioral
medicine for General Internal Medicine at
UNMC. “If we know the cold weather season
can be difficult for us mentally, we can plan
ahead,” she says.
As a family therapist, Harsh believes strongly
that keeping the mind and the body active
can help your physical, emotional, and
social well-being.
“Plan activities as a family or with a part-
ner, whether they include games indoors or
physical exercise elsewhere. Put them on a
schedule or calendar and hold it with the
same importance as you would hold going

FOR THE BODY Eat Fiber

Wash Your Hands
Good hand hygiene ranks No. 1 on the pre-
vention list of Dr. Emily Hill Bowman, a phy-
sician at Boys Town Internal Medicine. That
means frequently washing your hands with
soap and water, or, in their absence, using a
hand sanitizer.
“Contact with hands is a frequent cause of
transmission for viral infections,” says Hill
Bowman, and that includes touching your
eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Medical guidelines recommend a good scrub-
bing for 20 seconds, or about the time it takes
to sing “Happy Birthday” twice.
Cover Your Mouth
Viral illnesses can spread through respira-
Mohning says fiber, particularly that found
in oats, barley, and nuts, has protective com-
pounds that boost the immune system.
Probiotics—the Friendly Bacteria
Those good live cultures found in yogurt or
in the fermented milk drink kefir also boost
your body’s ability to fight infection, as do
fermented foods like sauerkraut. Not a fan?
Take a probiotic supplement, says Mohning.
Drink Water
Getting enough water during the winter months
can be more difficult because you may not feel
as thirsty. But nothing beats water for flushing
toxins from your body. Try drinking a 12-oz.
mug of hot water with one teaspoon of lemon
juice for a healthy way to warm up.
to work every day,” she says. “That way you
act according to the schedule instead of
according to your mood.”
Harsh says you can stave off emotional dif-
ficulties when you have something planned
ahead of time that you value.
Don’t Be Too Hard On Yourself
Maintaining good mental health should hold
fast to the commonsense, basic, proactive
approach that characterizes a healthy
body discipline.
“Make your goals specific, attainable, and
measureable,” says Harsh. “When you engage
your family or a partner, you’re more likely
to follow through.” FamilyGuide

FOR THE MIND

tory secretions. “Cover your mouth when
you cough or sneeze, then wash your hands,”
cautions the internist.
Get a Flu Shot
Because influenza can lead to serious con-
sequences, especially for younger children
and the elderly, Hill Bowman recommends
everyone over the age of six months should
get a flu shot to prevent the spread of the
virus. ”Typically, the influenza vaccine is an
Does anyone in your family turn on all the
lights in the house as soon as the sun makes
an early exit during the winter? Seasonal
affective disorder, also called the winter blues,
affects about 15 million Americans, according
to the Anxiety and Depression Association
of America. The depressive disorder can
sap your energy and bring on moodiness.
Treatment for SAD can include a light box
and, in extreme cases, talking with a mental
health practitioner.

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health written by SUSAN MEYERS  photography by BILL SITZMANN  design by MADY BESCH
Urgent!
I T HAPPENS. A child who spent the day
happily, healthily, playing with his friend
wakes up at night with a fever of 102 degrees.
When the child and family can’t get in to see
the doctor, it is sometimes hard for them to
know what to do.
In years past, the answer was the emergency
room, a term synonymous with blaring sirens
and fatally wounded patients. Today’s families
have a number of health care options that
serve as an alternative to the traditional
emergency room.
Urgent care facilities have become one of the
fastest growing areas in health care as the
demand for more affordable care outside
of regular business hours continues to rise.
“Today’s families are busier than ever and
their lives don’t always fit into a doctor’s
regular office hours,” says Matthew Gibson,
M.D., pediatrician at Methodist Physicians
Clinic. “Immediate care clinics have become
a more accessible and convenient solution
for minor illnesses and injuries without the
longer waits and bigger fees you typically
have with an emergency room.”
Situations in which people might visit an
immediate care clinic include minor ill-
nesses like colds, fevers, flu, rashes, and mild
infections. Many urgent and immediate care
clinics can also perform X-rays, blood work,
pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and strep screens,
and apply casts, splints, and stitches.
According to surveys conducted by the Urgent
Care Association of America, approximately
90 percent of urgent care visits take 60
minutes or less, while the average wait for
an emergency room visit is four hours. The
Urgent Care Association also reported in 2014
that nearly half of all visits to urgent care
Care Options Abound
centers result in an average charge of less
than $150—compared to the average cost
of an emergency room visit, $1,354.
Urgent care clinics are typically open eve-
nings after most doctor’s offices have closed,
as well as on weekends and holidays. Unlike
emergency rooms, they are not open 24/7.
Some are stand-alone clinics, while most in
the Omaha area are doctor’s offices during the
day and transition to urgent care after hours.
Methodist has five urgent care clinics around
town and Nebraska Medicine has four.
They both bill visits the same as a regular
doctor’s visit.
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center offers
three urgent care sites in Omaha and one in
Council Bluffs that specialize in pediatric care,
including pediatric sports injuries.
CHI Health operates six urgent care centers
in six clinic locations and as well as 10 Quick
Care Clinics inside area Hy-Vee stores in
Omaha and Council Bluffs. These Quick Care
clinics are convenient walk-in clinics that
provide care for minor medical problems
for patients 18 months or older. The clinics
are open evenings and on weekends, with
no appointment necessary.
A visit to an emergency room would be war-
ranted for more serious problems such as
shortness of breath; chest palpitations; diffi-
culty speaking; sudden dizziness; numbness
or weakness in the face, arm, or leg; chest
pain; uncontrollable cough; severe abdominal
or pelvic pain; fractures with bones show-
ing; loss of consciousness; dehydration; or
gunshot wounds.
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“If it’s not life-threatening and you’re not
sure what to do, call your doctor first,” says
Dr. Gibson. “Most pediatric offices have an
after-hours nurse line who can help direct
you to the right place.”
Patrick Anderl, M.D., family practitioner
at Nebraska Medicine, agrees. “I always
recommend calling your doctor first since
they know you and your history. If you can’t
reach your doctor or get in to see him or her
in a timely fashion and it’s an acute problem,
then you should consider immediate care.”
Another care option offered by Methodist
and CHI is telemedicine and virtual care.
These services offer care around the clock
via phone or video (such as Skype, FaceTime,
or video chat). Patients who use virtual care
are connected with a licensed health care
provider who can help diagnose and make
treatment recommendations for a variety of
common conditions like colds, sinus symp-
toms, urinary tract infections, sore throat,
pink eye, or a rash. Prescriptions can also
be filled, when required.
Methodist offers this service for a flat fee of
$39 per visit. CHI Health is offering the service
for $10 with a credit card for a limited time.
“This is just another way to give families
access to care after the urgent care clinic has
closed,” says Gibson. “You may be a mother at
home with other children in bed and leaving
the house may not be an option. This allows
you to talk to a health care provider about
your child’s illness instead of having to wait
until the next day. It’s all about making care
more accessible and convenient.” FamilyGuide
Visit chihealth.com, bestcare.org, childrens-
omaha.org, or nebraskamed.com for more
information about the services mentioned in
this article.
“Today’s families are busier than ever
and their lives don’t always fit into a
doctor’s regular office hours.”
Matthew Gibson, M.D.

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AND CRAFT STORE AND GIFTS SWIM TEAM
13415 W. Center Road 1320 Mike Fahey St. ELKHORN YOUTH P.O. Box 710
Omaha, NE 68144 Omaha, NE 68102 SPORTS ASSOCIATION Boystown, NE 68010
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THE MAKERY PAPILLION cityoflavista.org/youthsports myflomaha.org
ELKHORN 12100 W. Center Road,
Suite No. 612 MICHAELS OMAHA MILLARD ATHLETIC
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2949 N. 204th St., Suite No. 105 402-715-5959 Papillion, NE 68046 EVOLUTION 13308 Millard Ave.
Elkhorn, NE 68022 themakeryomaha.com 402-590-5515 SOCCER CLUB Omaha, NE 68137
402-933-4446 michaels.com 10221 Monroe St. 402-894-1331
inspireandcreate.com MANGELSEN'S Omaha, NE 68127 millardathletics.com
3457 S. 84th St. LA VISTA 402-718-6289
LA VISTA Omaha, NE 68124 evolutionsoccerclub.com MUNROE-MEYER
402-391-6225 CREATION STATION INSTITUTE WHEEL CLUB
CREATION STATION mangelsens.com 8037 S. 83rd Ave. FIRST TEE OF OMAHA 42nd and Emile Sts.
8037 S. 83rd Ave. La Vista, NE 68128 6315 N. 30th St. Omaha, NE 68198
La Vista, NE 68128 MICHAELS 402-502-9080 Omaha, NE 68134 402-559-4954
402-502-9080 michaels.com creationstationomaha.com 402-915-3929 unmc.edu/mmi/depart-
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713 S. 72nd St.
OMAHA Omaha, NE 68114 GREAT PLAINS NEBRASKA ELITE
402-509-6164 VOLLEYBALL SPORTS & FITNESS
402 ARTS COLLECTIVE 7545 Main St. COMPLEX
6051 Maple St. 1204 K Plaza Omaha, NE 68127 1212 N. 102nd St.
Athletic Clubs
Omaha, NE 68104 Omaha, NE 68137 402-593-9670 Omaha, NE 68114
402-913-1939 402-330-0843 BELLEVUE gpvb.org 402-706-4109
402artscollective.org michaels.com 2b-elite.com
BELLEVUE JUNIOR HAPPYFEET/
ADVENTURE IN ART THAT POTTERY PLACE SPORTS ASSOCIATION LEGENDS OMAHA NEBRASKA
6001 Maple St. 7828 Dodge St. 1001 High School Drive 402-932-5571 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Omaha, NE 68104 Omaha, NE 68114 Bellevue, NE 68005 happyfeetomaha.com 9427 F St.
402-556-4278 402-392-1166 402-292-2572 Omaha, NE 68127
adventureinart.net thatpotteryplaceomaha.com bjsa.net JUNIOR GOLF CLUB 402-331-5545
402-444-5900 sone.org
IT’S YOURS POTTERY THE UNION FOR BELLEVUE parks.cityofomaha.org
2518 S. 132nd St. CONTEMPORARY ART SOCCER CLUB NEBRASKA STATE
Omaha, NE 68144 2417 Burdette St. P.O. Box 373 KINGSWOOD SOCCER
402-330-3470 Omaha, NE 68111 Bellevue, NE 68005 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 4151 S. 84th St.
itsyourspottery.com 402-933-3161 402-291-0886 9980 S. 148th St., Suite No. 400 Omaha, NE 68127
u-ca.org bscneb.org Omaha, NE 68138 402-596-1616
JOSLYN ART MUSEUM 402-827-5922 nebraskastatesoccer.org
2200 Dodge St. kwaa.org
Omaha, NE 68102
402-342-3300
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NEBRASKA USSSA OMAHA ULTIMATE BASEBALL LA VISTA DANCE INSPIRATION

BASEBALL AND SUBURBAN ATHLETIC ACADEMY 10235 Wiesman Drive
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION 4225 S. 121st Plaza ACAPRICCIO Omaha, NE 68134
402-895-6973 2931 S. 120th St. Omaha, NE 68137 DANCE CO. 402-493-3177
nebraskausssa.com Omaha, NE 68144 402-858-6708 8610 Brentwood Drive danceinspirationstudio.com
402-697-8759 ubanebraska.com La Vista, NE 68128
OMAHA AAA omahasuburban.com 402-592-6722 ELITE CHEER
HOCKEY CLUB WESTSIDE adcdance.com 2410 S. 140th Circle
P.O. Box 31669 OMAHA SPORTS WRESTLING CLUB Omaha, NE 68144
Omaha, NE 68131 ACADEMY 6026 Wenninghoff Road METRO STARS 402-537-0855
omahaaaahockeyclub.com 11726 Stonegate Circle Omaha, NE 68134 GYMNASTICS elitecheer.com
Omaha, NE 68164 402-572-8130 12305 Cary Circle, Suite No. 11
OMAHA CRICKET 402-504-1222 westsidewrestlingclub.com La Vista, NE 68128 ERIN’S DANCE STUDIO
ASSOCIATION omahasportsacademy.com 402-505-7600 3818 N. 108th St.
11001 John Pershing Drive WEST OMAHA metrostarsgym.com Omaha, NE 68164
Omaha, NE 68112 OMAHA TENNIS TRACK CLUB 402-496-4527
402-210-2047 ASSOCIATION 402-578-4228 OMAHA erinsdancestudio.com
omahacricket.org P.O. Box 8313 westomahatrack-
Omaha, NE 68108 club@yahoo.com ADAIR DANCE EXTREME DANCE LLC
OMAHA FENCING CLUB 402-680-6303 ACADEMY 11231 John Galt Blvd.
2304 S. 135th Ave. omahatennis.org YOUTH SPORTS 9270 Cady Ave. Omaha, NE 68137
Omaha, NE 68144 OF NEBRASKA Omaha, NE 68134 402-397-5373
402-936-0965 SCHOOL OF HOOPS 7300 Main St. 402-551-4200 xtremedanceomaha.com
omahafencingclub.org 9855 S. 140th St. Omaha, NE 68127 adairdance.com
Omaha, NE 68138 402-813-0541 FUSION DANCE
OMAHA GRIZZLIES 402-934-6672 youthsportsofnebraska.org AIRBORNE ACADEMY 17128 Audrey St.
BASKETBALL schoolofhoops.com 11235 John Galt Blvd. Omaha, NE 68136
402-213-8500 YMCA OF GREATER Omaha, NE 68137 402-505-6755
omahagrizzlies.com SPORTING OMAHA FC OMAHA 402-932-9202 fusiondanceonline.com
14706 Giles Road 430 S. 20th St. airborneomaha.com
OMAHA Omaha, NE 68138 Omaha, NE 68102 GO! KIDS’ GYM
FOOTBALL CLUB 402-896-4420 402-334-8487 CAHOY’S GYMNASTIC 4223 S. 120th St.
14706 Giles Road omahafc.com metroymca.org TRAINING CENTER Omaha, NE 68137
Omaha, NE 68138 8524 Madison St. 402-212-6005
402-896-4420 SWIM OMAHA PAPILLION Omaha, NE 68127 gokidsgym.com
omahafc.com 8701 Pacific St. 402-339-6757
Omaha, NE 68114 PAPILLION RECREATION cahoysgymnastics.com JULIE DALL
OMAHA METRO 402-343-2770 ASSOCIATION STUDIO OF DANCE
AMATEUR HOCKEY swimomaha.org P.O. Box 460935 CHERRIE ANDERSON 10841 Q St.
12550 W. Maple Road Papillion, NE 68046 SCHOOL OF MUSIC Omaha, NE 68137
Omaha, NE 68164 THE TENNIS CLUBS papiorec.org AND DANCE 402-590-2607
402-964-9259 AND SOCCER CENTER 14633 Grover St. dalldance.com
omahahockey.com 4718 N. 120th St. Omaha, NE 68144
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RUNNING CLUB sites.google.com/site/ 16880 Parker Plaza
omaharun.org omahatennisandsoccer Cheer/Dance/ THE DANCE AUTHORITY Omaha, NE 68118
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nebraskagold.wordpress.com Omaha, NE 68112 ACADEMY
11830 S. 25th St.
402-457-6051 NOAH’S ARK 6518 N. 46th Ave.
Bellevue, NE 68123
OMAHA ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND CARE Omaha, NE 68152
402-932-8358
OF BALLET LA VISTA 1400 Harvell Drive 402-932-5909
a2zbellevue.com
319 N. 72nd St. Bellevue, NE 68005 beanstalkdaycare.com
Omaha, NE 68114 ACAPRICCIO 402-827-6624
BELLEVUE ABC
402-346-0469 DANCE CO. bellevuechristian.com BACKYARD PRESCHOOL
CHILDCARE
oabdance.org 8610 Brentwood Drive 3867 Leavenworth St.
11539 S. 36th St.
La Vista, NE 68128 ELKHORN Omaha, NE 68105
Bellevue, NE 68123
OMAHA BALLROOM 402-592-6722 402-346-1385
402-505-9633
DANCE STUDIO adcdance.com SMALL MIRACLE childcarecenter.us/pro-
abcbellevue.com
5038 S. 153rd St. CHILDCARE vider_detail/backyard_pre-
Omaha, NE 68137 910 S. 191st Ct. school_day_care_omaha_ne
402-290-4869 Elkhorn, NE 68022
omahaballroom.com 402-991-0696
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BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DONALD O. CLIFTON HAMILTON HEIGHTS JUST LIKE HOME LITTLE HEARTS
14220 Fort St. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHILDCARE CHILD CARE
Omaha, NE 68164 CENTER CENTER 7007 S. 181st St., Suite No. 101 301 N. 90th St.
402-445-4202 1003 Gallup Drive 15475 Taylor St. Omaha, NE 68136 Omaha, NE 68114
brightbeginningsomaha.com Omaha, NE 68102 Omaha, NE 68116 402-932-5437 402-391-0090
402-951-2003 402-502-5225 justlikehomechild- childcarecenter.us
CANDLEWOOD strengths.gallup.com/116092/ hamiltonheightscdc.com careomaha.com
KINDERCARE full-bucket-kids.aspx LOVE AND LEARN
1735 N. 121st St. HAPPY FACES CHILD KIDS CAN PRESCHOOL
Omaha, NE 68154 DONNA'S DEVELOPMENT CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER 4814 Oaks Lane
402-493-5399 LITTLE DARLINGS 2402 N St. 4860 Q St. Omaha, NE 68137
kindercare.com 1025 S. Saddle Creek Road Omaha, NE 68107 Omaha, NE 68117 402-895-2114
Omaha, NE 68106 402-884-2402 402-731-6988 faithwestwood.com
CHILD CARE AND 402-558-7050 happyfacesomaha.com kidscanomaha.org
DEVELOPMENT CENTER donnaslittledarlings.com MIDWEST CHILD CARE
1919 S. 74th St. HEALTHY START KIDS 4 JESUS DAYCARE ASSOCIATION
Omaha, NE 68124 EDUCARE LEARNING CENTER 15770 Q St. 7701 Pacific St.
402-398-6779 2123 Paul St. 5815 N. 60th St. Omaha, NE 68135 Omaha, NE 68114
Omaha, NE 68102 Omaha, NE 68104 402-895-2193 402-551-2379
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY 402-898-1783 402-934-6607 covenantomaha.org childcarene.org
CENTER educareomaha.com healthystartlearningcenter.com
14210 Arbor St., Suite. A KIDZ OF THE FUTURE MILLARD KINDERCARE
Omaha, NE 68144 EXPLORATORIUM INTERNATIONAL 5332 Fontenelle Blvd. 5636 S. 147th St.
402-333-5032 CENTER DAY CARE CENTER Omaha, NE 68111 Omaha, NE 68137
cdcomaha.net 13336 Industrial Road 3223 N. 45th St. 402-455-0996 402-895-5337
Omaha, NE 68137 Omaha, NE 68104 childcarecenter.us kindercare.com
CHILDREN'S EXPRESS 402-896-8001 402-457-7818
CHILDCARE AND turningpointomaha.org KINDERCARE NANA'S LITTLE WORLD
LEARNING CENTER FAMILY LEARNING AND kindercare.com 13030 W. Dodge Road
2814 S. 87th St. CHILDCARE CENTER IT’S A WONDERFUL Omaha, NE 68154
Omaha, NE 68124 3929 S. 147th St., Suite No. 106 WORLD PRESCHOOL Candlewood 402-614-6006
402-391-7595 Omaha, NE 68144 5301 S. 144th St. 1735 N. 121st St. nanaslittleworld.com
chexpressomaha.com 402-505-6006 Omaha, NE 68137 Omaha, NE 68154
familylearningand- 402-896-1210 402-493-5399 NEBRASKA CHILDREN’S
CIRCLE OF LOVE childcare.com itsawonderfulworld- HOME SOCIETY EARLY
CHILDCARE CENTER childcare.com Millard CHILDHOOD
7815 Military Ave. FANTASTIC 5636 S. 147th St. 4939 S 118th St.
Omaha, NE 68134 BEGINNINGS JAMES R. RUSSELL Omaha, NE 68137 Omaha, NE 68137
402-934-5556 4102 S. 13th St. CHILD DEVELOPMENT 402-895-5337 402-451-0787
childcarecenter.us Omaha, NE 68107 CENTER
402-408-0395 2222 Burt St. LEARNING KEY CHILD 3549 Fontenelle Blvd.
CORAZONCITOS fantasticbeginnings.com Omaha, NE 68178 CARE CENTER Omaha, NE 68104
LEARNING CENTER 402-280-2460 4711 Giles Road 402-451-0787
2702 S. 20th St. GBT CHILDREN’S creighton.edu/ Omaha, NE 68157
Omaha, NE 68108 ACADEMY childdevelopmentcenter 402-734-4856 NEBRASKA MEDICAL
402-916-4920 1502 N. 52nd St. childcarecenter.us CENTER FAMILY PLACE
miscorazoncitos.com Omaha, NE 68104 JEWISH COMMUNITY 115 S. 42nd St.
402-556-4282 CENTER OMAHA LITTLE HANDS AT Omaha, NE 68131
DAYCARE CENTER AT omaha-childcare.com 333 S. 132nd St. WORK AND PLAY 402-552-2375
UNION PACIFIC CHILD Omaha, NE 68154 3172 Dodge St. nebraskamed.com
DEVELOPMENT CENTER GROW WITH ME 402-334-8200 Omaha, NE 68131
1408 California St. DAY CARE jewishomaha.org 402-342-9191 OLIVE CREST
Omaha, NE 68102 12221 Mary Plaza lhwp.com LEARNING TREE
402-544-5439 Omaha, NE 68142 7180 N. 60th St.
child-care-preschool. 402-502-7474 Omaha, NE 68152
brighthorizons.com growwithmepreschool.com 402-571-7734
olivecrestdaycare.org
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OUR PRECIOUS LAMBS
CHILDCARE
4823 S. 168th St.
Omaha, NE 68135
402-896-3284
ourpreciouslambs.
wordpress.com
OVER THE RAINBOW
CHILD CARE
12009 Bel Drive
Omaha, NE 68144
402-334-5591
overtherainbowchild-
careomaha.com
PARADIGM
EDUCATIONAL CENTER
18021 R Plaza, Suite No. 2
Omaha, NE 68135
402-896-3400
paradigmeducation-
alcenter.com
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
CHILD CARE
2501 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE 68105
402-341-7720
preciousmemoriesdaycare.com
PREMIER ACADEMY
3525 N. 147th St.
Omaha, NE 68116
402-493-8812
premieracademyinc.com
PSALMS CHILD CARE
MINISTRY
3020 Huntington Ave.
Omaha, NE 68112
402-614-4257
psalms1273ccministry.com
REVOLUTION OF
LOVE ACADEMY
5501 N. 35th St.
Omaha, NE 68111
402-884-7588
childcarecenter.us
ROSEWOOD ACADEMY
CHILD CARE AND
PRESCHOOL
ourrosewoodacademy.com
GUIDE
5225 N. 158th Ave WESTSIDE EARLY APPLE TREE ORCHARD SPECIAL NEEDS CARE
Omaha, NE 68116 CHILDHOOD CENTER PRESCHOOL AND
402-496-6332 2514 S. 108th St. CHILDCARE CHILDREN'S RESPITE
Omaha, NE 68144 137 N. Jefferson St. CARE CENTER INC.
19010 Edna St. 402-390-8207 Papillion, NE 68146 5321 S. 138th St.
Omaha, NE 68136 westside66.org 402-827-7537 Omaha, NE 68134
402-933-3666 appletreeorchard.com 402-895-4000
YMCA PRESCHOOLS crccomaha.org
3830 N. 176th St. metroymca.org/ CHARMING CHILDREN
Omaha, NE 68116 childcare/preschool 911 N. Adams St.
402-932-3545 Papillion, NE 68046
7502 N Maple St. 402-934-8084
SMALL MIRACLE Omaha, NE 68134 charmingchildrenct.com
CHILD CARE 402-393-3700
Outings
420 N. 179th Plaza Circle DISCOVERY ACADEMY
Omaha, NE 68118 5404 S 168th St. CHILDCARE BELLEVUE
402-932-2922 Omaha, NE 68135 603 S. Jefferson St.
smallmiraclechildcare.com 402-896-4200 Papillion, NE 68046 FONTENELLE FOREST
402-597-0778 NATURE CENTER
SPELLMAN CHILD YMCA EARLY discoveryacademyinc.com 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.
DEVELOPMENT CENTER LEARNING CENTER Bellevue NE, 68005
6908 Mercy Road 430 S 20th St. HEARTLAND KIDS 402-731-3140
Omaha, NE 68106 Omaha, NE 68102 1103 Applewood Drive fontenelleforest.org
402-390-2028 402-977-4300 Papillion, NE 68046
childsaving.org 402-592-8071 SARPY COUNTY
CHI HEALTH YMCA MUSEUM
TENDER HEARTS CHILD EARLY LEARNING LA PETITE ACADEMY 2402 Clay St.
CARE CENTER CENTERS 11328 S. 96th St. Bellevue, NE 68005
12315 Westwood Lane 7500 Mercy Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-292-1880
Omaha, NE 68144 Omaha, NE 68124 402-938-5003 sarpycountymuseum.org
402-333-4887 jknott@metroymca.org lapetite.com
childcarecenter.us OMAHA
6901 North 72nd S. PAPILLION
THROUGH THE YEARS Omaha, NE 68122 MONTESSORI BEMIS CENTER FOR
CHILD CARE kminor@metroymca.org 780 Pinnacle Drive CONTEMPORARY ARTS
9855 W. Center Road Papillion, NE 68046 724 S. 12th St.
Omaha, NE 68124 16901 Lakeside Hills Ct. 402-502-5800 Omaha, NE 68102
402-393-1812 Omaha, NE 68130 montessori-papillion.com 402-341-7130
ttycc.com kkeller@metroymca.org bemiscenter.org
PRE-K AND PLAY
UNMC CHILDCARE LA VISTA 206 Suite A E. Lincoln St. BLUE BARN THEATRE
DEVELOPMENT CENTER Papillion, NE 68046 1106 S. 10th St.
985570 Nebraska Medical LA VISTA KINDERCARE 402-452-3890 Omaha, NE 68108
Center 8623 Brentwood Drive prekandplay.com 402-345-1576
Omaha, NE 68198 La Vista, NE 68128 bluebarn.org
402-559-8801 402-339-6690 YMCA PRESCHOOL
unmc.edu kindercare.com metroymca.org/ BOB KERREY
childcare/preschool PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
WILLOW TREE DAYCARE PAPILLION 705 Riverfront Drive
12171 Pacific St. 1111 E 1st St. Omaha, NE 68102
Omaha, NE 68154 ADVENTURETIME Papillion, NE 68046 402-444-5900
402-932-3673 ACADEMY 402-339-9861 visitomaha.com/bob
willowtreedaycare.com 1610 Charleston Drive
Papillion, NE 68133
402-331-6434
adventuretimeacademy.com
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BOYS TOWN GREAT PLAINS BLACK KENEFICK PARK OMAHA

13628 Flanagan Blvd. (137th St. HISTORY MUSEUM 100 Bancroft St CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
and W. Dodge Road) 7400 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68108 500 S. 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68010 Omaha, NE 68114 402-346-4002 Omaha, NE 68102
402-498-1141 402-401-9893 lauritzengardens.org 402-342-6164
boystown.org ocm.org Hospitals
JOSLYN ART MUSEUM LAURITZEN GARDENS
BOYS TOWN CLINICS
DOUGLAS COUNTY 2200 Dodge St. 100 Bancroft St. OMAHA COMMUNITY
boystownpediatrics.org
HISTORICAL SOCIETY Omaha, NE 68102 Omaha, NE 68108 PLAYHOUSE
5730 N. 30th St. 402-342-3300 402-346-4002 6915 Cass St.
72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68111 joslyn.org lauritzengardens.org Omaha, NE 68132
7205 W. Center Road,
402-455-9990 402-553-0800
Suite No. 104
douglascohistory.org JOSLYN CASTLE LEWIS AND CLARK omahaplayhouse.com
Omaha, NE 68124
3902 Davenport St. LANDING
402-392-7684
DURHAM MUSEUM Omaha, NE 68131 515 N. Riverfront Drive ORPHEUM THEATER
801 S. 10th St. 402-595-2199 Omaha, NE 68102 409 S. 16th St.
Downtown
Omaha, NE 68108 joslyncastle.com 402-444-4653 Omaha, NE 68102
555 N. 30th St.
402-444-5071 parks.cityofomaha.org 402-661-8501
Omaha, NE 68131
durhammuseum.org HEARTLAND OF omahaperformingarts.org
402-498-6363
AMERICA PARK LEWIS AND CLARK
EL MUSEO LATINO 800 Douglas St. NATIONAL HISTORIC THE ROSE THEATER
Harrison Street
4701 S. 25th St. Omaha, NE 68102 TRAIL VISITOR CENTER 2001 Farnam St.
6715 S. 180th St.
Omaha, NE 68107 402-444-5955 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102
Omaha, NE 68135
402-731-1137 visitomaha.com Omaha, NE 68102 402-345-4849
402-996-2300
elmuseolatino.org 402-661-1804 rosetheater.org
HENRY DOORLY ZOO nps.gov
Lakeside
FAMILY FUN CENTER XL AND AQUARIUM PAPILLION/LAVISTA
16929 Frances St., Suite No. 101
10765 M St. 3701 S. 10th St. LOVE’S JAZZ & ARTS
Omaha, NE 68130
Omaha, NE 68127 Omaha, NE 68107 CENTER BELLEVUE BERRY AND
402-758-5125
402-554-1925 402-330-4629 2510 N. 24th St. PUMPKIN RANCH
familyfuncenterxl.com omahazoo.com Omaha, NE 68110 11001 S. 48th St.
Pacific Street
402-502-5291 Papillion, NE 68133
14080 Boys Town Hospital Road
FLORENCE MILL HOLLAND ljac.org 402-331-5500
Omaha, NE 68010
9102 N. 30th St. PERFORMING ARTS bellevueberryfarm.com
402-778-6900
Omaha, NE 68112 CENTER MALCOLM X
402-551-1233 1200 Douglas St. HOUSE SITE PAPIO FUN PARK
BOYS TOWN HOSPITALS
theflorencemill.org Omaha, NE 68102 3448 Evans St. 210 E. Lincoln St.
boystownhospital.org
402-345-0202 Omaha, NE 68111 Papillion, NE 68046
FREEDOM PARK omahaperformingarts.org 402-881-8118 402-592-5671
Boys Town National Research
2497 Freedom Park Road malcomxfoundation.org papiofunpark.com
Hospital—Downtown
Omaha, NE 68110 JOSLYN ART MUSEUM
555 North 30th St.
402-444-5955 2200 Dodge St. MORMON PRAIRIE QUEEN
Omaha, NE 68131
cityofomaha.org Omaha, NE 68102 PIONEER CEMETERY RECREATION AREA
402-498-6511
402-342-3300 3301 State St. Cornhusker Road
GENE LEAHY MALL joslyn.org Omaha, NE 68112 Papillion, NE 68046
Boys Town National Research
1203 Farnam St. 402-453-9372 402-444-6222
Hospital - Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68102 JOSLYN CASTLE lds.org papionrd.org
14000 Boys Town
402-444-5955 3902 Davenport St.
Hospital Road
visitomaha.com Omaha, NE 68131 MORMON TRAIL WERNER PARK
Boys Town, NE 68010
402-595-2199 CENTER AT HISTORIC 12356 Ballpark Way
402-926-5333
GERALD R. FORD BIRTH joslyncastle.com WINTER QUARTERS Papillion, NE 68046
SITE AND GARDENS 3215 State St. 402-738-5100
Woolworth Ave. Omaha, NE 68112 milb.com
Omaha, NE 68105 402-453-9372
402-444-5955 lds.org
nebraskahistory.org

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CHI CLINICS LAKESIDE MILLARD Regency OMAHA

chihealth.com 10060 Regency Circle
16909 Lakeside Hills Court 5005 S. 153rd St. Omaha, NE 68114 Baker Place
BENSON Omaha, NE 68130 Omaha, NE 68137 402-354-1500 5050 Ames Ave.
402-717-8000 402-572-3500 Omaha, NE 68104
2734 N. 61st St. South Omaha 402-595-2280
Omaha, NE 68104 Lakeside Surgery Center CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 3353 L St.
402-553-0222 17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza Omaha, NE 68107 Brentwood Village
Omaha, NE 68130 Children’s Hospital 402-354-7700 8021 S. 84th St.
BERGAN 402-758-5600 and Medical Center Omaha, NE 68128
8200 Dodge St. West Dodge Medical Plaza 402-595-1227
7500 Mercy Road OLD MARKET Omaha, NE 68114 515 N. 162nd Ave., Suite No. 302
Omaha, NE 68124 402-955-5400 Omaha, NE 68118 Eagle Run
402-398-6060 1319 Leavenworth St. childrensomaha.org 402-354-0621 3685 N. 129th St.
Omaha, NE 68102 Omaha, NE 68164
Methodist Physician Clinic
7710 Mercy Road 402-717-0420 METHODIST CLINICS 402-595-3993
Women's Center
Omaha, NE 68124 methodistphysiciansclinic.com
717 Medical Office Building
402-717-2500 OMAHA Midtown
717 N. 190th Plaza, Suite
192 Dodge 139 S. 40th St.
1100-1500
CREIGHTON 15th & Farnam Sts. 717 N. 190th Plaza Omaha, NE 68131
Omaha, NE 68022
312 S. 15th St. Omaha, NE 68022 402-595-3939
402-815-1700
601 N. 30th St. Omaha, NE 68102 402-815-1980
Omaha, NE 68131 402-717-2790 Women's Center Oakview
402-449-4577 8111 Dodge Street at Indian Hills 2727 S. 144th St.
42nd & L Sts. 8111 Dodge St. 8901 W. Dodge Road, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68144
DUNDEE 4220 L St. Omaha, NE 68114 Omaha, NE 68114 402-778-5677
Omaha, NE 68107 402-354-1320 402-354-1700
5002 Underwood Ave. 402-717-7050 Village Pointe
Omaha, NE 68132 Healthwest METHODIST HOSPITALS 110 N. 175th St.
402-717-0785 4420 L St. 16120 W. Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68118
Omaha, NE 68107 Omaha, NE 68118 Methodist Hospital 888-898-8662
ELKHORN 402-733-4433 402-354-0610 8511 W. Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68114 NEBRASKA MEDICINE
1130 N. 204th Ave. 81st and W. Center Road Indian Hills 402-354-4800 HOSPITALS
Elkhorn, NE 68022 8141 W. Center Road 8901 W. Dodge St. bestcare.org/
402-758-5452 Omaha, NE 68124 Omaha, NE 68114 methodist-hospital Bellevue
402-717-3000 402-354-8990 2500 Bellevue Medical
FLORENCE Methodist Women's Hospital Center Drive
132nd and W. Center Road Millard 707 N. 192nd St. Bellevue, NE 68123
8613 N. 30th St. 13315 W. Center Road 5908 S. 142nd St. Omaha, NE 68022 402-763-3000
Omaha, NE 68112 Omaha, NE 68144 Omaha, NE 68137 402-815-1700 bellevue.nebraskamed.com
402-453-9900 402-717-0820 402-354-1900
NEBRASKA MEDICINE University of Nebraska
7909 N. 30th St. 161st and W. Maple Road Northwest Omaha CLINICS Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68112 16101 Evans St. 10710 Fort St. clinics.nebraskamed.com S. 42nd and Emile St.
402-717-0380 Omaha, NE 68116 Omaha, NE 68134 Omaha, NE 68198
402-717-9700 402-354-7500 BELLEVUE 402-559-4000
IMMANUEL unmc.edu
MAPLE HILLS Papillion Lifecare Family Medicine
6829 N. 72nd St. 101 E. Centennial Road 2510 Bellevue Medical
Omaha, NE 68122 10109 Maple St. Papillion, NE 68046 Center Drive
402-572-2121 Omaha, NE 68134 402-354-7750 Bellevue, NE 68123
402-572-3500 402-779-7207
6901 N. 72nd St. bellevue.nebraskamed.com
Omaha, NE 68122
402-572-2130

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VETERANS HEALTH Concentra Urgent Care - PAPILLION BENSON SUMP MEMORIAL

ADMINISTRATION Omaha West 6015 Binney St. LIBRARY
9602 M St. Urgent Care of Papillion Omaha, NE 68104 222 N. Jefferson St.
BELLEVUE Omaha, NE 68127 8419 S. 73rd Plaza, 402-444-4846 Papillion, NE 68046
402-331-8555 Suite No. 101 402-597-2040
VA Medical Clinic chihealth.com Papillion, NE 68046 BESS JOHNSON sumplibrary.org
2206 Longo Drive 402-991-9060 2100 Reading Plaza
Bellevue, NE 68005 Concentra Urgent Care - myucop.com Elkhorn, NE 68022 RALSTON
402-591-4500 South Omaha 402-289-4367
nebraska.va.gov 2900 F St.
Omaha, NE 68107 CHARLES B.
OMAHA 402-731-8701 WASHINGTON
concentra.com 2868 Ames Ave. BARIGHT PUBLIC
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Omaha, NE 68111 LIBRARY
Health Care System Midwest Minor Medical - 402-444-4849 5555 S. 77th St.
Libraries
4101 Woolworth Ave. 84th & Q St. Clinic Ralston, NE 68127
Omaha, NE 68105 5310 S. 84th Sts. BELLEVUE FLORENCE 402-331-7636
800-451-5796 Omaha, NE 68127 2920 Bondesson St. ralstonlibrary.org
nebraska.va.gov 402-827-6510 BELLEVUE PUBLIC Omaha, NE 68112
midwestminormedical.com LIBRARY 402-444-5299
INDEPENDENT 1003 Lincoln Road
8610 W. Dodge Road Bellevue, NE 68005 MILLARD
BELLEVUE Omaha, NE 68114 402-293-3157 13214 Westwood Lane
402-827-3716 bellevuelibrary.org Omaha, NE 68144
Bellevue Urgent Care midwestminormedical.com 402-444-4848 Music
1307 Harlan Drive LA VISTA
CHERRIE ANDERSON
Bellevue, NE 68005 14104 S St. MILTON R. ABRAHAMS
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
402-291-8701 Omaha, NE 68134 LA VISTA 5111 N. 90th St.
AND DANCE
bellevueuc.com 402-964-2472 9110 Giles Road Omaha, NE 68134
14633 Grover St.
midwestminormedical.com La Vista, NE 68128 402-444-6284
Omaha, NE 68144
OMAHA 402-537-3900
402-333-4426
18210 Wright St. cityoflavista.org/library SADDLEBROOK
cherrieandersonstudio.com
American Family Urgent Care Omaha, NE 68130 14850 Laurel Ave.
4004 N. 132nd St., Suite No. 101 402-614-7553 OMAHA Omaha, NE 68116
DIETZ MUSIC
Omaha, NE 68164 midwestminormedical.com 402-884-7473
dietzmusic.com/lessons
402-385-5407 DO SPACE
13015 West Center Road
afcurgentcareea- Midwest Surgical Hospital 7205 Dodge St. SOUTH OMAHA
Omaha, NE 68144
glerunomaha.com 7915 Farnam Drive Omaha, NE 68114 2808 Q St.
402-333-1534
Omaha, NE 68114 402-819-4022 Omaha, NE 68107
Charles Drew Health Center 402-399-1900 dospace.org 402-444-4850
2012 Cornhusker, Ste. 100
2915 Grant St. mwsurgicalhospital.com
Bellevue, NE 68005
Omaha, NE 68111 OMAHA PUBLIC W. CLARKE SWANSON
402-291-3745
402-457-1200 Nebraska Orthopaedic LIBRARIES 9101 W. Dodge Road
charlesdrew.com Hospital Website: omahapublic- Omaha, NE 68114
MILLARD MUSIC HOUSE
2808 S. 143rd Plaza library.org Click on “Select 402-444-4852
5053 S. 136th St.
Clarkson Tower Omaha, NE 68144 Library Branch” under
Omaha, NE 68137
4350 Dewey Ave. 402-609-1600 “Locations/hours” W. DALE CLARK
402-895-1221
Omaha, NE 68105 neorthohospital.com 215 S. 15th St.
millardmusichouse.net
402-552-2000 A. V. SORENSON Omaha, NE 68102
nebraskamed.com Select Specialty Hospital 4808 Cass St. 402-444-4800
OMAHA AREA
1870 S. 75th St. Omaha, NE 68132
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Omaha, NE 68124 402-444-5274 WILLA CATHER
1905 Harney St., Suite No. 630
402-361-5830 1905 S. 44th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
omaha.selectspecial- Omaha, NE 68105
402-238-2044
tyhospitals.com 402-444-4851
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OMAHA BELLEVUE WEST ELKHORN SOUTH MILLARD WEST RONCALLI CATHOLIC

CONSERVATORY THUNDERBIRDS STORM WILDCATS CRIMSON PRIDE
OF MUSIC Jon Mauro Roger Ortmeier Chris Loofe Jim Meister
7023 Cass St. 402-293-4046 402-289-0616 ext. 16021 402-715-6025 402-571-7670
Omaha, NE 68132 jon.mauro@bpsne.net rortmeier.epsne.org cmloofe@mpsomaha.org jmeister@roncallicatholic.org
402-932-4987
omahacm.org BENSON GETHSEMANE MOUNT MICHAEL VJ AND ANGELA SKUTT
MIGHTY BUNNIES LUTHERAN SCHOOL BENEDICTINE KNIGHTS CATHOLIC SKYHAWKS
OMAHA SCHOOL OF Francis Szynskie Jacob Zimmermann Jon Borer Jeremy Moore
MUSIC AND DANCE 402-557-3000 ext. 5 402-493-2550 402-253-0965 402-333-0818 ext. 5126
14505 California St. francis.szynskie@ops.org jzimmermann@gethse- jborer@mountmichael.org jjmoore@schools.
Omaha, NE 68154 manlutheran.com archomaha.org
402-515-9639 BROWNELL-TALBOT OMAHA BAPTIST
omahaschoolofmusi- RAIDERS GROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY WESTSIDE WARRIORS
canddance.com Jeffrey Rohrig COUGARS 402-333-0773 Tom Kerkman
402-556-3772 ext.1032 Mike Dempsey omahabaptistacad- 402-343-2605
OMAHA SYMPHONY jeff.rohrig@brownell.edu 402-734-2000 ext. 104 emy@yahoo.com kerkman.thomas@
1905 Harney St., Suite No. 400 dempsey@gcgmail.org westside66.net
Omaha, NE 68102 BRYAN BEARS OMAHA CENTRAL
402-342-3836 Robert Locken PAPILLION-LA VISTA EAGLES
omahasymphony.org 402-557-3111 MONARCHS Luke Dillon
robert.locken@ops.org Jason Ryan 402-557-3312
SCHOOL OF ROCK 402-898-0400 luke.dillon@ops.org
OMAHA BURKE BULLDOGS jaryan@paplv.org
Support
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School Athletic dennis.mitchell@ops.org THE HOPE CENTER
Directors ELKHORN ANTLERS MILLARD SOUTH FOR KIDS
Mark King PATRIOTS RALSTON RAMS 2200 N. 20th St.
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402-293-4157
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HOME SOCIETY LIGHTING CEREMONY
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928 N. 47th Ave. Omaha, NE 68102 Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. Omaha, NE 68108
Nov. 21, 2017 to Feb. 14, 2018
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NEW LOCATION:
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N. 11th St. & Capitol Ave.
Dec. 3 | 12 -5 p.m. 67th and Center Streets
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Omaha, NE 68112 Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 6 p.m. (Each Sunday, weather
402-451-8404 permitting, throughout the
Christmas Eve &
owenseducationalservices.org Old Market & Gene Leahy Mall)
New Year’s Eve
holidaylightsfestival.org
1-5 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day

VISIT THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM TODAY!

• Free Family Nights held the first Friday evening of every month, 5-7 p.m.
• Interactive and engaging exhibits; fun for all ages!
• Voted the 3rd best transportation museum in the country, 2016, by USA Today

What have you been missing?

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Open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. – FREE ADMISSION • www.uprrmuseum.org

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Each year in the U.S., more than 3 million children
enter the foster care system due to abuse and/or
neglect through no fault of their own.

In Sarpy County alone, more than 300 children find themselves entangled in the foster
care system. Many of these children become trapped in a revolving door of foster parents,
caseworkers, attorneys, and judges. For these children, a CASA (Court Appointed Special
Advocate) can make a huge difference.
A CASA volunteer is a trained, citizen volunteer appointed bythe Juvenile Court to ensure
that the needs and best interests of the CASA’s assigned child or sibling group are met.
Most importantly, the CASA volunteer develops a relationship withthe child, offering sup-
port, a listening ear, and consistency to a child entangled in a system that tends to offer a
child anything but consistency.

How you can help?

• Serve as the voice of a child by becoming a CASA volunteer.
• Make a monetary donation to help us serve all the children in Sarpy County who need
and deserve a CASA volunteer and help us provide some comfort in their lives.

Please visit www.sarpycasa.com to donate and get

more information, or call (402) 593-2259 for your
volunteer opportunity.

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