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April 2015
Kid CodersBurch Kealey and His
Home Coding Class
2015 SUMMER
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Omaharsquos Community Bike Project
Meet the Dotzlers
Being Part of the Solution
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On the CoverAsher (5) and Mace (3) Elliott
features16 Free Ride Keeping Kids on Track at the Community Bike Project28 Kid Coding Burch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code34 2015 Summer Camp Guide
departments6 lifestyle Play Lab Ignites Big Imaginations8 health Meet the Poison Plants of Nebraska10 meet the family The Dotzlers Working to be Part of the Solution14 diy Jewelry on Display20 young hero Carl Thon takes on the ldquoRrdquo word22 activity Is Your Child Ready for Summer Camp24 activity Disc Golf is Flying High in Omaha26 mind amp body Choose Your Career Wisely 30 health The debate rages over having childrenrsquos medical records digitized 32 faces Dr Jack Lewis and His 20000 Free Physicals for Students40 food Crispy Potato Slices42 mom on the rocks Dang Smart Phones43 fitness The Lunge Pose44 calendar of events46 the grandpa chronicles Catalonia Dreaming
4emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Volume 2 bull Issue 11
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Todd Lemke
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Kristen Hoffman
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Rachel Joy
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Teal Gardner
itrsquos easy to think back to our own childhoods and compare them to the world our children currently live in
Perhaps you feel that your children arenrsquot as safe or donrsquot have as much freedom in their creativity Maybe yoursquore wishing a fresh summer activity would pop up providing area parents those opportunities
Enter Play Lab a concept dreamed up by Omahan Teal Gardner Itrsquos a mobile free and open play workshop for kids Gardner herself provides materials that she feels could stimulate a childrsquos imaginative play Fabric ribbon cardboard safety vests and bike tubes are just a few of the items she has amassed
In addition parents and supporters can donate materials that they feel children might enjoy ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts and the impetus to go out and make or do what they like will provide a scenario for their play that provokes problem solving and creative thinkingrdquo Gardner says
The concept she admits is not a new one Nonetheless it does seem like she is on to something quite special Gardnerrsquos first Play Lab was held in an art gallery Itrsquos an environment that Gardner admits is usually pretty hands-off especially for kids After a three-day Play Lab however it became evident she says that the project was special enough to try again
Without a brick-and-mortar building or staff Gardner relies on the help of volunteer collaborators and various Omaha venues to keep Play Lab in operation She says that while they appear most consistently at the Gifford Park Neighborhood Market Play Lab has also appeared at such places as ARTsarben and The Union for Contemporary Art In July and August they will be at the W Dale Clark Library downtown
Better still Gardner says that children donrsquot need a specific environment to trigger their imagination In fact itrsquos easy to create Play Lab in your own home if there isnrsquot one being provided in your area Simply supply your children with a ldquojunkrdquo box and allow them to create new worlds ldquoThe attitude that makes Play Lab the most fun is just the willingness to follow an idea through the many transformations that happen within playrdquo Gardner shares
In fact it seems that children are able to make just about anything funmdashlaundry for instance One particular memory that Gardner reveals took place on a hot summer day She filled up a kiddie pool with ice and as the ice melted a few children decided to begin washing fabricmdashone of the many loose parts available that day An assembly line began and soon every item of fabric had been washed wrung out and hung to dry ldquoI just love that story because it illustrates a group of kids choosing to do something together something that they made up the success of which was measured by the kids themselvesrdquo Gardner says emsp
Play LabIgniting Big Imaginations
Around Omaha
6emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmann amp Hudson Gardnerlifestyle
ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts
and the impetus to go out and make or
do what they like will provide a scenario for
their play that provokes problem solving and
creative thinkingrdquo-Teal Gardner
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp7
POISON SUMAC While not frequently found in the
Omaha area poison sumac populates the
southeastern part of the state Unlike poison
ivy poison sumac is more of a standalone plant
Again Fech says the best way to identify poison
sumac from its relatives is to look at the leaf
arrangement Poison sumac will have one
large main stem with a dozen or so leaves
sprouting off from it
POISON IVYThe plant that has given
generations of parents a headachemdash
and been the cause of last-minute trips
to the drug store for calamine lotionmdashis
still the most common poisonous plant in
Nebraska Fech says that poison ivy is most
easily identifiable by its leaflets of three and its
oily appearance Itrsquos a vine plant so itrsquos most
likely found in a wooded area Poison ivy is not
to be confused with Boston ivy (its leaves
have a shiny appearance instead of
an oily one) and Virginia creeper
(which has leaflets of five)
with the arrival of spring naturersquos diverse flora will soon be on full display While a trip to Fontenelle Forest can be a chance to show your family beautiful
greenery it also puts kids at risk of exposure to poisonous plantsJohn Fech has been working in horticulture as an extension
educator for the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension since 1987 Fech says that while ldquoa red car is a red carrdquo itrsquos not as easy to distinguish poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones until yoursquove seen them several times
Ultimately Fech says the list of poisonous flora that Nebraskans should look out for comes down to a few usual suspects
Theyrsquore BackMeet the Poison Plants of Nebraska
8emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Anna Henselhealth
STINGING NETTLES
Nebraskans are less likely to come
across stinging nettles than poison
ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp9
Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
10emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp11
12emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp13
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Jewelry on Display
14emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
SUPPLIESbull Vintage Feed Sifterbull Spray Paintbull Fine Sand Paperbull 5rdquo Dowel Rodbull Round Head Steel Screws (2 large 8 small)
bull 20 Steel Washersbull 10 Steel Spiral Hex Nutsbull Braided Picture Anchor Wirebull 4 Picture Hangers
DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp15
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Reasons why it makes sense
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
18emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
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the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
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nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
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about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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On the CoverAsher (5) and Mace (3) Elliott
features16 Free Ride Keeping Kids on Track at the Community Bike Project28 Kid Coding Burch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code34 2015 Summer Camp Guide
departments6 lifestyle Play Lab Ignites Big Imaginations8 health Meet the Poison Plants of Nebraska10 meet the family The Dotzlers Working to be Part of the Solution14 diy Jewelry on Display20 young hero Carl Thon takes on the ldquoRrdquo word22 activity Is Your Child Ready for Summer Camp24 activity Disc Golf is Flying High in Omaha26 mind amp body Choose Your Career Wisely 30 health The debate rages over having childrenrsquos medical records digitized 32 faces Dr Jack Lewis and His 20000 Free Physicals for Students40 food Crispy Potato Slices42 mom on the rocks Dang Smart Phones43 fitness The Lunge Pose44 calendar of events46 the grandpa chronicles Catalonia Dreaming
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Teal Gardner
itrsquos easy to think back to our own childhoods and compare them to the world our children currently live in
Perhaps you feel that your children arenrsquot as safe or donrsquot have as much freedom in their creativity Maybe yoursquore wishing a fresh summer activity would pop up providing area parents those opportunities
Enter Play Lab a concept dreamed up by Omahan Teal Gardner Itrsquos a mobile free and open play workshop for kids Gardner herself provides materials that she feels could stimulate a childrsquos imaginative play Fabric ribbon cardboard safety vests and bike tubes are just a few of the items she has amassed
In addition parents and supporters can donate materials that they feel children might enjoy ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts and the impetus to go out and make or do what they like will provide a scenario for their play that provokes problem solving and creative thinkingrdquo Gardner says
The concept she admits is not a new one Nonetheless it does seem like she is on to something quite special Gardnerrsquos first Play Lab was held in an art gallery Itrsquos an environment that Gardner admits is usually pretty hands-off especially for kids After a three-day Play Lab however it became evident she says that the project was special enough to try again
Without a brick-and-mortar building or staff Gardner relies on the help of volunteer collaborators and various Omaha venues to keep Play Lab in operation She says that while they appear most consistently at the Gifford Park Neighborhood Market Play Lab has also appeared at such places as ARTsarben and The Union for Contemporary Art In July and August they will be at the W Dale Clark Library downtown
Better still Gardner says that children donrsquot need a specific environment to trigger their imagination In fact itrsquos easy to create Play Lab in your own home if there isnrsquot one being provided in your area Simply supply your children with a ldquojunkrdquo box and allow them to create new worlds ldquoThe attitude that makes Play Lab the most fun is just the willingness to follow an idea through the many transformations that happen within playrdquo Gardner shares
In fact it seems that children are able to make just about anything funmdashlaundry for instance One particular memory that Gardner reveals took place on a hot summer day She filled up a kiddie pool with ice and as the ice melted a few children decided to begin washing fabricmdashone of the many loose parts available that day An assembly line began and soon every item of fabric had been washed wrung out and hung to dry ldquoI just love that story because it illustrates a group of kids choosing to do something together something that they made up the success of which was measured by the kids themselvesrdquo Gardner says emsp
Play LabIgniting Big Imaginations
Around Omaha
6emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmann amp Hudson Gardnerlifestyle
ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts
and the impetus to go out and make or
do what they like will provide a scenario for
their play that provokes problem solving and
creative thinkingrdquo-Teal Gardner
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp7
POISON SUMAC While not frequently found in the
Omaha area poison sumac populates the
southeastern part of the state Unlike poison
ivy poison sumac is more of a standalone plant
Again Fech says the best way to identify poison
sumac from its relatives is to look at the leaf
arrangement Poison sumac will have one
large main stem with a dozen or so leaves
sprouting off from it
POISON IVYThe plant that has given
generations of parents a headachemdash
and been the cause of last-minute trips
to the drug store for calamine lotionmdashis
still the most common poisonous plant in
Nebraska Fech says that poison ivy is most
easily identifiable by its leaflets of three and its
oily appearance Itrsquos a vine plant so itrsquos most
likely found in a wooded area Poison ivy is not
to be confused with Boston ivy (its leaves
have a shiny appearance instead of
an oily one) and Virginia creeper
(which has leaflets of five)
with the arrival of spring naturersquos diverse flora will soon be on full display While a trip to Fontenelle Forest can be a chance to show your family beautiful
greenery it also puts kids at risk of exposure to poisonous plantsJohn Fech has been working in horticulture as an extension
educator for the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension since 1987 Fech says that while ldquoa red car is a red carrdquo itrsquos not as easy to distinguish poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones until yoursquove seen them several times
Ultimately Fech says the list of poisonous flora that Nebraskans should look out for comes down to a few usual suspects
Theyrsquore BackMeet the Poison Plants of Nebraska
8emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Anna Henselhealth
STINGING NETTLES
Nebraskans are less likely to come
across stinging nettles than poison
ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp9
Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
10emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
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meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
SUPPLIESbull Vintage Feed Sifterbull Spray Paintbull Fine Sand Paperbull 5rdquo Dowel Rodbull Round Head Steel Screws (2 large 8 small)
bull 20 Steel Washersbull 10 Steel Spiral Hex Nutsbull Braided Picture Anchor Wirebull 4 Picture Hangers
DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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-OCMORG
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9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
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- SASMUSEUMCOM
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
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best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
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All Things Considered and USA Today and are
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- LIEDCENTERORG
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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On the CoverAsher (5) and Mace (3) Elliott
features16 Free Ride Keeping Kids on Track at the Community Bike Project28 Kid Coding Burch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code34 2015 Summer Camp Guide
departments6 lifestyle Play Lab Ignites Big Imaginations8 health Meet the Poison Plants of Nebraska10 meet the family The Dotzlers Working to be Part of the Solution14 diy Jewelry on Display20 young hero Carl Thon takes on the ldquoRrdquo word22 activity Is Your Child Ready for Summer Camp24 activity Disc Golf is Flying High in Omaha26 mind amp body Choose Your Career Wisely 30 health The debate rages over having childrenrsquos medical records digitized 32 faces Dr Jack Lewis and His 20000 Free Physicals for Students40 food Crispy Potato Slices42 mom on the rocks Dang Smart Phones43 fitness The Lunge Pose44 calendar of events46 the grandpa chronicles Catalonia Dreaming
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Teal Gardner
itrsquos easy to think back to our own childhoods and compare them to the world our children currently live in
Perhaps you feel that your children arenrsquot as safe or donrsquot have as much freedom in their creativity Maybe yoursquore wishing a fresh summer activity would pop up providing area parents those opportunities
Enter Play Lab a concept dreamed up by Omahan Teal Gardner Itrsquos a mobile free and open play workshop for kids Gardner herself provides materials that she feels could stimulate a childrsquos imaginative play Fabric ribbon cardboard safety vests and bike tubes are just a few of the items she has amassed
In addition parents and supporters can donate materials that they feel children might enjoy ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts and the impetus to go out and make or do what they like will provide a scenario for their play that provokes problem solving and creative thinkingrdquo Gardner says
The concept she admits is not a new one Nonetheless it does seem like she is on to something quite special Gardnerrsquos first Play Lab was held in an art gallery Itrsquos an environment that Gardner admits is usually pretty hands-off especially for kids After a three-day Play Lab however it became evident she says that the project was special enough to try again
Without a brick-and-mortar building or staff Gardner relies on the help of volunteer collaborators and various Omaha venues to keep Play Lab in operation She says that while they appear most consistently at the Gifford Park Neighborhood Market Play Lab has also appeared at such places as ARTsarben and The Union for Contemporary Art In July and August they will be at the W Dale Clark Library downtown
Better still Gardner says that children donrsquot need a specific environment to trigger their imagination In fact itrsquos easy to create Play Lab in your own home if there isnrsquot one being provided in your area Simply supply your children with a ldquojunkrdquo box and allow them to create new worlds ldquoThe attitude that makes Play Lab the most fun is just the willingness to follow an idea through the many transformations that happen within playrdquo Gardner shares
In fact it seems that children are able to make just about anything funmdashlaundry for instance One particular memory that Gardner reveals took place on a hot summer day She filled up a kiddie pool with ice and as the ice melted a few children decided to begin washing fabricmdashone of the many loose parts available that day An assembly line began and soon every item of fabric had been washed wrung out and hung to dry ldquoI just love that story because it illustrates a group of kids choosing to do something together something that they made up the success of which was measured by the kids themselvesrdquo Gardner says emsp
Play LabIgniting Big Imaginations
Around Omaha
6emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmann amp Hudson Gardnerlifestyle
ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts
and the impetus to go out and make or
do what they like will provide a scenario for
their play that provokes problem solving and
creative thinkingrdquo-Teal Gardner
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp7
POISON SUMAC While not frequently found in the
Omaha area poison sumac populates the
southeastern part of the state Unlike poison
ivy poison sumac is more of a standalone plant
Again Fech says the best way to identify poison
sumac from its relatives is to look at the leaf
arrangement Poison sumac will have one
large main stem with a dozen or so leaves
sprouting off from it
POISON IVYThe plant that has given
generations of parents a headachemdash
and been the cause of last-minute trips
to the drug store for calamine lotionmdashis
still the most common poisonous plant in
Nebraska Fech says that poison ivy is most
easily identifiable by its leaflets of three and its
oily appearance Itrsquos a vine plant so itrsquos most
likely found in a wooded area Poison ivy is not
to be confused with Boston ivy (its leaves
have a shiny appearance instead of
an oily one) and Virginia creeper
(which has leaflets of five)
with the arrival of spring naturersquos diverse flora will soon be on full display While a trip to Fontenelle Forest can be a chance to show your family beautiful
greenery it also puts kids at risk of exposure to poisonous plantsJohn Fech has been working in horticulture as an extension
educator for the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension since 1987 Fech says that while ldquoa red car is a red carrdquo itrsquos not as easy to distinguish poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones until yoursquove seen them several times
Ultimately Fech says the list of poisonous flora that Nebraskans should look out for comes down to a few usual suspects
Theyrsquore BackMeet the Poison Plants of Nebraska
8emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Anna Henselhealth
STINGING NETTLES
Nebraskans are less likely to come
across stinging nettles than poison
ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp9
Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
10emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
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12emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp13
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
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3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
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Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
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neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
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If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
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preschool-summer-camps
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
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402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
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Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
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Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
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$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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On the CoverAsher (5) and Mace (3) Elliott
features16 Free Ride Keeping Kids on Track at the Community Bike Project28 Kid Coding Burch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code34 2015 Summer Camp Guide
departments6 lifestyle Play Lab Ignites Big Imaginations8 health Meet the Poison Plants of Nebraska10 meet the family The Dotzlers Working to be Part of the Solution14 diy Jewelry on Display20 young hero Carl Thon takes on the ldquoRrdquo word22 activity Is Your Child Ready for Summer Camp24 activity Disc Golf is Flying High in Omaha26 mind amp body Choose Your Career Wisely 30 health The debate rages over having childrenrsquos medical records digitized 32 faces Dr Jack Lewis and His 20000 Free Physicals for Students40 food Crispy Potato Slices42 mom on the rocks Dang Smart Phones43 fitness The Lunge Pose44 calendar of events46 the grandpa chronicles Catalonia Dreaming
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Volume 2 bull Issue 11
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Teal Gardner
itrsquos easy to think back to our own childhoods and compare them to the world our children currently live in
Perhaps you feel that your children arenrsquot as safe or donrsquot have as much freedom in their creativity Maybe yoursquore wishing a fresh summer activity would pop up providing area parents those opportunities
Enter Play Lab a concept dreamed up by Omahan Teal Gardner Itrsquos a mobile free and open play workshop for kids Gardner herself provides materials that she feels could stimulate a childrsquos imaginative play Fabric ribbon cardboard safety vests and bike tubes are just a few of the items she has amassed
In addition parents and supporters can donate materials that they feel children might enjoy ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts and the impetus to go out and make or do what they like will provide a scenario for their play that provokes problem solving and creative thinkingrdquo Gardner says
The concept she admits is not a new one Nonetheless it does seem like she is on to something quite special Gardnerrsquos first Play Lab was held in an art gallery Itrsquos an environment that Gardner admits is usually pretty hands-off especially for kids After a three-day Play Lab however it became evident she says that the project was special enough to try again
Without a brick-and-mortar building or staff Gardner relies on the help of volunteer collaborators and various Omaha venues to keep Play Lab in operation She says that while they appear most consistently at the Gifford Park Neighborhood Market Play Lab has also appeared at such places as ARTsarben and The Union for Contemporary Art In July and August they will be at the W Dale Clark Library downtown
Better still Gardner says that children donrsquot need a specific environment to trigger their imagination In fact itrsquos easy to create Play Lab in your own home if there isnrsquot one being provided in your area Simply supply your children with a ldquojunkrdquo box and allow them to create new worlds ldquoThe attitude that makes Play Lab the most fun is just the willingness to follow an idea through the many transformations that happen within playrdquo Gardner shares
In fact it seems that children are able to make just about anything funmdashlaundry for instance One particular memory that Gardner reveals took place on a hot summer day She filled up a kiddie pool with ice and as the ice melted a few children decided to begin washing fabricmdashone of the many loose parts available that day An assembly line began and soon every item of fabric had been washed wrung out and hung to dry ldquoI just love that story because it illustrates a group of kids choosing to do something together something that they made up the success of which was measured by the kids themselvesrdquo Gardner says emsp
Play LabIgniting Big Imaginations
Around Omaha
6emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmann amp Hudson Gardnerlifestyle
ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts
and the impetus to go out and make or
do what they like will provide a scenario for
their play that provokes problem solving and
creative thinkingrdquo-Teal Gardner
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp7
POISON SUMAC While not frequently found in the
Omaha area poison sumac populates the
southeastern part of the state Unlike poison
ivy poison sumac is more of a standalone plant
Again Fech says the best way to identify poison
sumac from its relatives is to look at the leaf
arrangement Poison sumac will have one
large main stem with a dozen or so leaves
sprouting off from it
POISON IVYThe plant that has given
generations of parents a headachemdash
and been the cause of last-minute trips
to the drug store for calamine lotionmdashis
still the most common poisonous plant in
Nebraska Fech says that poison ivy is most
easily identifiable by its leaflets of three and its
oily appearance Itrsquos a vine plant so itrsquos most
likely found in a wooded area Poison ivy is not
to be confused with Boston ivy (its leaves
have a shiny appearance instead of
an oily one) and Virginia creeper
(which has leaflets of five)
with the arrival of spring naturersquos diverse flora will soon be on full display While a trip to Fontenelle Forest can be a chance to show your family beautiful
greenery it also puts kids at risk of exposure to poisonous plantsJohn Fech has been working in horticulture as an extension
educator for the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension since 1987 Fech says that while ldquoa red car is a red carrdquo itrsquos not as easy to distinguish poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones until yoursquove seen them several times
Ultimately Fech says the list of poisonous flora that Nebraskans should look out for comes down to a few usual suspects
Theyrsquore BackMeet the Poison Plants of Nebraska
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by Anna Henselhealth
STINGING NETTLES
Nebraskans are less likely to come
across stinging nettles than poison
ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
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Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
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by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
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meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
SUPPLIESbull Vintage Feed Sifterbull Spray Paintbull Fine Sand Paperbull 5rdquo Dowel Rodbull Round Head Steel Screws (2 large 8 small)
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DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
18emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp19
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
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Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
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Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
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facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Teal Gardner
itrsquos easy to think back to our own childhoods and compare them to the world our children currently live in
Perhaps you feel that your children arenrsquot as safe or donrsquot have as much freedom in their creativity Maybe yoursquore wishing a fresh summer activity would pop up providing area parents those opportunities
Enter Play Lab a concept dreamed up by Omahan Teal Gardner Itrsquos a mobile free and open play workshop for kids Gardner herself provides materials that she feels could stimulate a childrsquos imaginative play Fabric ribbon cardboard safety vests and bike tubes are just a few of the items she has amassed
In addition parents and supporters can donate materials that they feel children might enjoy ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts and the impetus to go out and make or do what they like will provide a scenario for their play that provokes problem solving and creative thinkingrdquo Gardner says
The concept she admits is not a new one Nonetheless it does seem like she is on to something quite special Gardnerrsquos first Play Lab was held in an art gallery Itrsquos an environment that Gardner admits is usually pretty hands-off especially for kids After a three-day Play Lab however it became evident she says that the project was special enough to try again
Without a brick-and-mortar building or staff Gardner relies on the help of volunteer collaborators and various Omaha venues to keep Play Lab in operation She says that while they appear most consistently at the Gifford Park Neighborhood Market Play Lab has also appeared at such places as ARTsarben and The Union for Contemporary Art In July and August they will be at the W Dale Clark Library downtown
Better still Gardner says that children donrsquot need a specific environment to trigger their imagination In fact itrsquos easy to create Play Lab in your own home if there isnrsquot one being provided in your area Simply supply your children with a ldquojunkrdquo box and allow them to create new worlds ldquoThe attitude that makes Play Lab the most fun is just the willingness to follow an idea through the many transformations that happen within playrdquo Gardner shares
In fact it seems that children are able to make just about anything funmdashlaundry for instance One particular memory that Gardner reveals took place on a hot summer day She filled up a kiddie pool with ice and as the ice melted a few children decided to begin washing fabricmdashone of the many loose parts available that day An assembly line began and soon every item of fabric had been washed wrung out and hung to dry ldquoI just love that story because it illustrates a group of kids choosing to do something together something that they made up the success of which was measured by the kids themselvesrdquo Gardner says emsp
Play LabIgniting Big Imaginations
Around Omaha
6emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmann amp Hudson Gardnerlifestyle
ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts
and the impetus to go out and make or
do what they like will provide a scenario for
their play that provokes problem solving and
creative thinkingrdquo-Teal Gardner
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp7
POISON SUMAC While not frequently found in the
Omaha area poison sumac populates the
southeastern part of the state Unlike poison
ivy poison sumac is more of a standalone plant
Again Fech says the best way to identify poison
sumac from its relatives is to look at the leaf
arrangement Poison sumac will have one
large main stem with a dozen or so leaves
sprouting off from it
POISON IVYThe plant that has given
generations of parents a headachemdash
and been the cause of last-minute trips
to the drug store for calamine lotionmdashis
still the most common poisonous plant in
Nebraska Fech says that poison ivy is most
easily identifiable by its leaflets of three and its
oily appearance Itrsquos a vine plant so itrsquos most
likely found in a wooded area Poison ivy is not
to be confused with Boston ivy (its leaves
have a shiny appearance instead of
an oily one) and Virginia creeper
(which has leaflets of five)
with the arrival of spring naturersquos diverse flora will soon be on full display While a trip to Fontenelle Forest can be a chance to show your family beautiful
greenery it also puts kids at risk of exposure to poisonous plantsJohn Fech has been working in horticulture as an extension
educator for the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension since 1987 Fech says that while ldquoa red car is a red carrdquo itrsquos not as easy to distinguish poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones until yoursquove seen them several times
Ultimately Fech says the list of poisonous flora that Nebraskans should look out for comes down to a few usual suspects
Theyrsquore BackMeet the Poison Plants of Nebraska
8emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Anna Henselhealth
STINGING NETTLES
Nebraskans are less likely to come
across stinging nettles than poison
ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp9
Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
10emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp11
12emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp13
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
SUPPLIESbull Vintage Feed Sifterbull Spray Paintbull Fine Sand Paperbull 5rdquo Dowel Rodbull Round Head Steel Screws (2 large 8 small)
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DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
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Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
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Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
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Call to reserve your spot NOW
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Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
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For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
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speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
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SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
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With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
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Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
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Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
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For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
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preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
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Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
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How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
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ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
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Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Teal Gardner
itrsquos easy to think back to our own childhoods and compare them to the world our children currently live in
Perhaps you feel that your children arenrsquot as safe or donrsquot have as much freedom in their creativity Maybe yoursquore wishing a fresh summer activity would pop up providing area parents those opportunities
Enter Play Lab a concept dreamed up by Omahan Teal Gardner Itrsquos a mobile free and open play workshop for kids Gardner herself provides materials that she feels could stimulate a childrsquos imaginative play Fabric ribbon cardboard safety vests and bike tubes are just a few of the items she has amassed
In addition parents and supporters can donate materials that they feel children might enjoy ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts and the impetus to go out and make or do what they like will provide a scenario for their play that provokes problem solving and creative thinkingrdquo Gardner says
The concept she admits is not a new one Nonetheless it does seem like she is on to something quite special Gardnerrsquos first Play Lab was held in an art gallery Itrsquos an environment that Gardner admits is usually pretty hands-off especially for kids After a three-day Play Lab however it became evident she says that the project was special enough to try again
Without a brick-and-mortar building or staff Gardner relies on the help of volunteer collaborators and various Omaha venues to keep Play Lab in operation She says that while they appear most consistently at the Gifford Park Neighborhood Market Play Lab has also appeared at such places as ARTsarben and The Union for Contemporary Art In July and August they will be at the W Dale Clark Library downtown
Better still Gardner says that children donrsquot need a specific environment to trigger their imagination In fact itrsquos easy to create Play Lab in your own home if there isnrsquot one being provided in your area Simply supply your children with a ldquojunkrdquo box and allow them to create new worlds ldquoThe attitude that makes Play Lab the most fun is just the willingness to follow an idea through the many transformations that happen within playrdquo Gardner shares
In fact it seems that children are able to make just about anything funmdashlaundry for instance One particular memory that Gardner reveals took place on a hot summer day She filled up a kiddie pool with ice and as the ice melted a few children decided to begin washing fabricmdashone of the many loose parts available that day An assembly line began and soon every item of fabric had been washed wrung out and hung to dry ldquoI just love that story because it illustrates a group of kids choosing to do something together something that they made up the success of which was measured by the kids themselvesrdquo Gardner says emsp
Play LabIgniting Big Imaginations
Around Omaha
6emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmann amp Hudson Gardnerlifestyle
ldquoThe idea is that giving kids a lot of loose parts
and the impetus to go out and make or
do what they like will provide a scenario for
their play that provokes problem solving and
creative thinkingrdquo-Teal Gardner
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp7
POISON SUMAC While not frequently found in the
Omaha area poison sumac populates the
southeastern part of the state Unlike poison
ivy poison sumac is more of a standalone plant
Again Fech says the best way to identify poison
sumac from its relatives is to look at the leaf
arrangement Poison sumac will have one
large main stem with a dozen or so leaves
sprouting off from it
POISON IVYThe plant that has given
generations of parents a headachemdash
and been the cause of last-minute trips
to the drug store for calamine lotionmdashis
still the most common poisonous plant in
Nebraska Fech says that poison ivy is most
easily identifiable by its leaflets of three and its
oily appearance Itrsquos a vine plant so itrsquos most
likely found in a wooded area Poison ivy is not
to be confused with Boston ivy (its leaves
have a shiny appearance instead of
an oily one) and Virginia creeper
(which has leaflets of five)
with the arrival of spring naturersquos diverse flora will soon be on full display While a trip to Fontenelle Forest can be a chance to show your family beautiful
greenery it also puts kids at risk of exposure to poisonous plantsJohn Fech has been working in horticulture as an extension
educator for the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension since 1987 Fech says that while ldquoa red car is a red carrdquo itrsquos not as easy to distinguish poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones until yoursquove seen them several times
Ultimately Fech says the list of poisonous flora that Nebraskans should look out for comes down to a few usual suspects
Theyrsquore BackMeet the Poison Plants of Nebraska
8emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Anna Henselhealth
STINGING NETTLES
Nebraskans are less likely to come
across stinging nettles than poison
ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
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Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
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by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
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meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
SUPPLIESbull Vintage Feed Sifterbull Spray Paintbull Fine Sand Paperbull 5rdquo Dowel Rodbull Round Head Steel Screws (2 large 8 small)
bull 20 Steel Washersbull 10 Steel Spiral Hex Nutsbull Braided Picture Anchor Wirebull 4 Picture Hangers
DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
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best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
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Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
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that has audiences coming back again and
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love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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and the impetus to go out and make or
do what they like will provide a scenario for
their play that provokes problem solving and
creative thinkingrdquo-Teal Gardner
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POISON SUMAC While not frequently found in the
Omaha area poison sumac populates the
southeastern part of the state Unlike poison
ivy poison sumac is more of a standalone plant
Again Fech says the best way to identify poison
sumac from its relatives is to look at the leaf
arrangement Poison sumac will have one
large main stem with a dozen or so leaves
sprouting off from it
POISON IVYThe plant that has given
generations of parents a headachemdash
and been the cause of last-minute trips
to the drug store for calamine lotionmdashis
still the most common poisonous plant in
Nebraska Fech says that poison ivy is most
easily identifiable by its leaflets of three and its
oily appearance Itrsquos a vine plant so itrsquos most
likely found in a wooded area Poison ivy is not
to be confused with Boston ivy (its leaves
have a shiny appearance instead of
an oily one) and Virginia creeper
(which has leaflets of five)
with the arrival of spring naturersquos diverse flora will soon be on full display While a trip to Fontenelle Forest can be a chance to show your family beautiful
greenery it also puts kids at risk of exposure to poisonous plantsJohn Fech has been working in horticulture as an extension
educator for the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension since 1987 Fech says that while ldquoa red car is a red carrdquo itrsquos not as easy to distinguish poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones until yoursquove seen them several times
Ultimately Fech says the list of poisonous flora that Nebraskans should look out for comes down to a few usual suspects
Theyrsquore BackMeet the Poison Plants of Nebraska
8emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Anna Henselhealth
STINGING NETTLES
Nebraskans are less likely to come
across stinging nettles than poison
ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
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Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
10emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
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12emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp13
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Jewelry on Display
14emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
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DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
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OF
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neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
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2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
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preschool-summer-camps
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
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THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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POISON SUMAC While not frequently found in the
Omaha area poison sumac populates the
southeastern part of the state Unlike poison
ivy poison sumac is more of a standalone plant
Again Fech says the best way to identify poison
sumac from its relatives is to look at the leaf
arrangement Poison sumac will have one
large main stem with a dozen or so leaves
sprouting off from it
POISON IVYThe plant that has given
generations of parents a headachemdash
and been the cause of last-minute trips
to the drug store for calamine lotionmdashis
still the most common poisonous plant in
Nebraska Fech says that poison ivy is most
easily identifiable by its leaflets of three and its
oily appearance Itrsquos a vine plant so itrsquos most
likely found in a wooded area Poison ivy is not
to be confused with Boston ivy (its leaves
have a shiny appearance instead of
an oily one) and Virginia creeper
(which has leaflets of five)
with the arrival of spring naturersquos diverse flora will soon be on full display While a trip to Fontenelle Forest can be a chance to show your family beautiful
greenery it also puts kids at risk of exposure to poisonous plantsJohn Fech has been working in horticulture as an extension
educator for the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension since 1987 Fech says that while ldquoa red car is a red carrdquo itrsquos not as easy to distinguish poisonous plants from non-poisonous ones until yoursquove seen them several times
Ultimately Fech says the list of poisonous flora that Nebraskans should look out for comes down to a few usual suspects
Theyrsquore BackMeet the Poison Plants of Nebraska
8emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Anna Henselhealth
STINGING NETTLES
Nebraskans are less likely to come
across stinging nettles than poison
ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp9
Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
10emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp11
12emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp13
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
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bull 20 Steel Washersbull 10 Steel Spiral Hex Nutsbull Braided Picture Anchor Wirebull 4 Picture Hangers
DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
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Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
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For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
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JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
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SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
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With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
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is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
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For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
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June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
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preschool-summer-camps
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
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the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
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-OCMORG
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ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
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learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
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402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Nebraskans are less likely to come
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ivy or sumac but the plant
has spines that can easily break
off and spread The plantrsquos square
stem looks similar to a mint stem but the
mint leaf is smooth while the stinging nettlersquos
leaf is covered by its trademark spines and
hairs Stinging nettles also have an opposite
leaf arrangement scalloped leaves
and usually grow in pockets up to
about three or four feet tall
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Regardless of the poison Fech says there are a couple keys to keeping your family free of naturersquos irritants this spring Search on the
Internet for images of any poisonous plants you could come into contact with and compare them with images of non-poisonous plants Fech even recommends making a quiz for your kids to take before going on a trip to a wooded area
Always wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when going to a place where yoursquoll be surrounded by plants If you think you came into contact with a poisonous plant the safest thing to do is to call a doctor as every person will react differently
ldquoIf yoursquore a sensitive individual it could take you a couple weeks to recover and yoursquore
pretty much miserable when yoursquore going through thatrdquo Fech says ldquoSo the best
thing is to prevent it all togetherrdquoemsp
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Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
10emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
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meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
SUPPLIESbull Vintage Feed Sifterbull Spray Paintbull Fine Sand Paperbull 5rdquo Dowel Rodbull Round Head Steel Screws (2 large 8 small)
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DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
18emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp19
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20emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
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Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
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Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
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facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
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- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
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best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
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parents to get outside and experience nature
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$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Josh Dotzler his wife Jen and their three children Joshua 5 Joseph 3 and Juliana 1
10emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Claire Martin photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
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12emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp13
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Jewelry on Display
14emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
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DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
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OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
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neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
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2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
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preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
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4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
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402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
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Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
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Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
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$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Dotzler says they had a saying in the area growing up ldquoWork hard get an education and you too can move out of the ghettordquo Dotzlerrsquos hope was that his graduation from Creighton in 2009 complete with a degree in public relations and a position on Creightonrsquos basketball team would mean his ticket out of North Omaha for good
However after attending the funeral following the murder of a childhood neighbor Dotzler had serious cause to reevaluate his life
ldquoIt had me thinkingrdquo Dotzler says ldquohow could my friendrsquos life have been different if more people were a part of it That was the catalyst God used to redirect my life That was when my wife and I came to the conclusion that this is what wersquore called to be doingrdquo
Dotzler and his wife Jen moved back to North Omaha shortly after that into a one-bedroom space in the original building his family had refurbished Their hope was to work with Abide to identify and revitalize 700 pockets of Omaharsquos most crime-infested neighborhoods
Already Abide has a presence in 100 of those areas
When Dotzler was a child his father moved their family of 16 a second time into a neighborhood that the police had red-lined as the most dangerous in the city With the aid of several volunteers the Dotzlers hosted neighborhood clean-ups home constructions and renovations and block gt
The DotzlersBeing Part of the Solution
when Josh Dotzler was 2 years old his father sold everything they owned including their house and cars and
relocated his family to a rundown building in a crime-ridden neighborhood in North Omaha
The reason He felt called to Godrsquos missionldquoMy father said if he ever wrote a book about
moving one of the chapters would be titled Roaches and Ratsrdquo Dotzler now 29 says ldquoBecause the building was infested with both of those
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in the first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
It was due to this revel-ation and mission that the nonprofit organization Abide was founded which Dotzler now runs alongside his father However Dotzler admits his current work is a far cry from the original blueprint for his life
ldquoI grew up in that environment and loved what my parents were doing but I didnrsquot want to be a part of itrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe experienced neighbors being murdered our house and cars being shot at windows broken There were lots of experiences that we had in North Omaha that caused me to have a sense of fear being in the community That was part of the reason I didnrsquot want to move backrdquo
Dotzler says his father Ron a chemical engineer witnessed more police and more crime in those first three weeks after moving than hersquod experienced in his entire life It was then he says that his father knew he was meant to be part of a solution for the Omaha community
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12emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp13
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
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DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp15
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
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Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
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For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
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cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
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SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
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With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
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Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
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DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
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For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
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Proudly celebrating our 50th year
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Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
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The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
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402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
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dance spectacular costumes ancient and
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
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Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
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How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
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ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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meet the family continued
lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
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Jewelry on Display
14emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
SUPPLIESbull Vintage Feed Sifterbull Spray Paintbull Fine Sand Paperbull 5rdquo Dowel Rodbull Round Head Steel Screws (2 large 8 small)
bull 20 Steel Washersbull 10 Steel Spiral Hex Nutsbull Braided Picture Anchor Wirebull 4 Picture Hangers
DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
18emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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20emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp27
The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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OF
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neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
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is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
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June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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402-930-2352
-OCMORG
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ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
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learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
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Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
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$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
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402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
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Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
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lt parties in a full revitalization effort Crime and drug abuse declined community morale skyrocketed This success is the prime example Dotzler wishes to follow with his work
ldquoWe watched this red-lined community become one of the best neighborhoods in Omahardquo Dotzler says ldquoOur dream is to see all 700 of these neighborhoods transform in the same wayrdquo
The most rewarding part of Dotzlerrsquos job is witnessing the effect Abide has on members of the North Omaha community within their own neighborhoods
ldquoWersquove seen crime decrease relationships in the community increaserdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe see freshmen in high school getting
ready to drop out not only do they then graduate but they go on to college and invest in the program to give back to other people People in prison have turned their lives around and are now part of the solutionrdquo
Currently Dotzler is the executive pastor of Bridge Church and the father of threemdashJoshua 5 Joseph 3 and Julianna 1 His family is enthusiastically involved in Abidersquos various efforts in the Omaha community including afternoon tutoring programs a basketball league a youth club and even a recording studio
ldquoOur organizations are really family-centeredrdquo Dotzler says ldquoWe couldnrsquot do what wersquore doing if our family wasnrsquot a part of it We live in the community that we work in For the most part our lives are really centered around what happens in North Omaha
Dotzler adds that some of his kidsrsquo best relationships are from the programs that Abide provides Dotzler even coaches one of the programrsquos 10 basketball teams which his two sons participate in weekly
As for the future itrsquos Dotzlerrsquos hope that Abide will continue to revitalize and expand its efforts until it reaches its end goal transforming the entirety of Omaha one neighborhood at a time
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futurerdquo Dotzler says ldquoOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquoemsp
ldquoWersquore beginning to build the foundation for the futureOur hope is that there wonrsquot be any inner city in Nebraskardquo-Josh Dotzler
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
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DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
18emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Jewelry on Display
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diyby Andrea Trew photography by Bill Sitzmann
being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
SUPPLIESbull Vintage Feed Sifterbull Spray Paintbull Fine Sand Paperbull 5rdquo Dowel Rodbull Round Head Steel Screws (2 large 8 small)
bull 20 Steel Washersbull 10 Steel Spiral Hex Nutsbull Braided Picture Anchor Wirebull 4 Picture Hangers
DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
18emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp19
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp21
carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
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Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
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Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
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facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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being a jewelry designer I take a lot of pride in showing off my little gems and finding ways to
ldquoDIYrdquo wall hangings that draw attention to them in a unique and unexpected way Too often Irsquoll forget about a great bracelet or statement piece if theyrsquore tucked away in a jewelry box so instead why not keep them out and in our line of sight Irsquom a huge fan of displaying my glistening treasures on something equally beautiful yet functional disguised as easily accessible wall art This trick presents your jewelry placing it on display for quick and easy outfit accessorizing while also doubling as a little bit of glamour for your otherwise plain wallsemsp
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DIRECTIONS1 Find a vintage feed sifter something
with chicken wire or mesh base It can be either metal (as the one shown) or wooden I found mine at Junkstock last June
2 Depending on your taste find a spray paint thatrsquoll stop any rust from showing through Irsquom a huge fan of Rust-Oleum for those on a budget or Montana Gold Acrylic Professional Spray Paint if yoursquod like more color options
3 Using fine (150-180 grit) sand paper smooth out rough spots and remove rust and dirt from the sifter This will help the spray paint adhere to the surface of your finished display
4 Cut your dowel rod to the width of your display Smooth the ends with the same sand paper
5 Lay down cardboard or a large sheet of paper in a well-ventilated area I prefer either a garage or outside in my yard
6 Place your prepped sifter and dowel rod down on the cardboard and spray them to the color of your choice Allow to dry a day or two indoors
7 After your sifter is completely dry you can start adding the screw hooks Using the holes already in the mesh place the screw side of the hook through a steel washer (this provides an anchor in case the mesh holes are too big) then through one of the holes through another steel washer and secure on the back side with a hex screw
8 Repeat Step 7 with the two larger steel screw hooks to create braceletring holders This is where yoursquoll place your dowel rod
9 Once yoursquove gotten all your screw hooks into place flip the sifter over Wedge two picture hooks on opposite sides of the mesh Weave the anchor wire through the hooks so that itrsquos tight enough to hold up the display
10Use the remaining picture hooks to hang your display And there you go Itrsquos ready for your jewels to be hung on it like the little pieces of art they are
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
16emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp17
lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
18emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp19
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
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Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
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ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
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learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
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- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
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Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
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offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
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ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Biking is a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy Plus it is cheaper and healthier
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
18emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp19
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
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Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
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facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
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free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
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ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
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9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
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- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
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All Things Considered and USA Today and are
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$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
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Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
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Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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charles Mitchell has never driven a car He doesnrsquot even have a license
Why not slow life down a bit and experience the outdoors instead
So he bikesItrsquos a challenge and there is no temptation to take it easy
Plus it is cheaper and healthier Even on the coldest days Mitchell will put on ski goggles
throw on double layers of everything and decide which one of his nine bicycles he feels like taking for a ride ldquoEvery time I get on a bike I get excitedrdquo Mitchell says Mitchell pedals at least 10 hours a week sometimes making multiple trips to the grocery store His longest distance was 170 miles during an endurance challenge and he used to commute on bike from Lincoln to Omaha for work
Mitchell shares his love of all things bicycles with Omaha children at the Community Bike Project at 535 N 33rd St something he has been doing the past year and a half
The Community Bike Project was started when a Creighton nursing student Emerick Huber saw people on broken bicycles in the Gifford Park area The neighborhood was working to overcome a reputation of being the source of too many police reports and Huber saw the capacity to turn a negative into a positive The landlords gave Huberrsquos organization the building space for $1 a year and the bike-op was born gt
Charles Mitchell left and Joseph Pittack at the
Community Bike Project
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp27
The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
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Team Camp I ndash $200 June 9 | Junior High amp JV Teams
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Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
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Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
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Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
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For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
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speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
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SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
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With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
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Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
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of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
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Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
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How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
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Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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lt The light blue door filled with hastily scrawled signatures is open on a sunny wintery afternoon To the leftmdashin bright green orange and pinkmdashare seven rules including ldquoBe respectfulrdquo ldquoPut things awayrdquo and ldquoHave funrdquo Rule No 5 is interesting ldquoYou must be soberrdquo
ldquoOne of the strengths of this place is the diversityrdquo Mitchell says ldquoWe teach and learn from each other how to positively deal with everyone who comes in through the shoprdquo
There are youngsters of all ages smiling with bikes in photographs along another wall They earned their BMX or 10-speed through the Earn-A-Bike program Rows upon rows of bicycles are just waiting for someone to own in the basement donated by people who no longer needed one or have just outgrown their bike Then anyone adults included can fix one up and take it home after completing six sessions and a safety class
ldquoThe really amazing fact is that all kids that are here want to be hererdquo Mitchell adds
Chance Williams 12 built a BMX but has stayed for the past two years as a volunteer
ldquoIt just gets me out of the house and it is fun to help out in the communityrdquo Chance says
He recently took part in an obstacle course contest Chance tied for first place so has earned his right to new pedals or grips He really wants gloves though since they are difficult to get He is hoping Mitchell may be able to work something out
ldquoI want to be like the one that goes around doing tricks like X Games tricks on BMXrsquosrdquo Chance says
Mitchell has already taught him bunny hops and wheelies always reminding Chance to put on elbow and knee pads Mitchell was patient during training but Chance boasts it was pretty easy to learn
ldquoKids look up to him (Mitchell)rdquo volunteer Bob Greene says ldquoHe dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo
feature continued
ldquoKids look up to Mitchell He dedicated his time to working here and helping kids get off the streetsrdquo-Bob Greene
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
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frac34Sports amp Fitnessfrac34Field Tripsfrac34Swimmingfrac34Explore Naturefrac34Movement amp Musicfrac34Readingfrac34Arts amp Crafts frac34Science amp Math
Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
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Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
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Chance is also taking part in the youth study hall at the Yates Community Center for homework help This was started by former volunteers who are now in high school who wanted more decision-making in how the shop functioned and looked ldquoItrsquos an amazing thing that you wouldnrsquot think kids would want to instigate themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Mitchell who has a masterrsquos degree in fine arts believes ldquoacademia is a cloistered environmentrdquo Students who get suspended or just donrsquot do well in school can excel in the open shop environment working with their hands
Mitchell pauses to help a group of girls with a coral-colored bicycle instructing one of them to clean a greasy looking part ldquoIrsquod ride this bikerdquo Mitchell comments while the girls laugh
If someone doesnrsquot have time to commit to a program there are inexpensive bikes on sale anywhere from $30 to $300 Or people can come in for help to fix a tire pedal or chain during open shop days Donations are always welcome but not expected
ldquoMy passion for this place is based on the idea that every single bike ride can be a lot of funrdquo Mitchell says emsp
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
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7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
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TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
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GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
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MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp27
The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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45 Years of Making a DifferenceOne Child at a Time
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Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
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Team Camp I ndash $200 June 9 | Junior High amp JV Teams
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For more information amp register campsjumpforwardcomUNOWBB 4025542571 | cbarrett-swunomahaedu
Boys June 15ndashJuly 31 | Grades Kndash8
Camps starting at $45single day | $135week Early Bird Special $120week
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ackyardBE campxplorers
Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
Study with world-class guest-artist musicians
Something for ALL AGES
Visit omahacmorgocmi for more details
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Lessons developed by the PGA of AmericaDesigned for beginners amp latent golfers
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Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
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is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
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Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
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Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
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of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
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How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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carl Thonrsquos heart pounded He felt a little odd possibly due to the fact his rear was hanging over the edge of a plane 10000
feet in the air Letrsquos hurry up and get this show on the road
he told himself I gotta do it canrsquot back out now I spent so much money and time
Just enjoy it This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
ldquoReady Set Gordquo the pro sky diver behind him yelled as they launched from the plane
Carl is not sitting at home dreaming he is doing ldquoWhat donrsquot I dordquo he says with a smile during a
recent interview The list fills pages Drama run-crew vice-
president of the National Honor Society debate captain treasurer of German Club cross country and soccer Oh also president of the Knitting Club Thatrsquos right He made a scarf for his girlfriend at Christmas
ldquoHersquos always been the type to push his limits and he likes to have challengesrdquo his mother Annie says
Carl claims he has been truly blessed to have a family who allows him freedom to make his own decisions That sense of trust has propelled Carl to be active and involved in his school
As treasurer of the student council Carl recently started the ldquorsquoRrsquo Word Campaignrdquo The stated goal ldquoChange the lsquoRrsquo word to lsquoRespectrsquordquo
Why is such a thing needed Carl explains that he and his classmates still hear students walking down the halls or at lunch saying things like ldquoYoursquore being a retardrdquo or ldquoThatrsquos retardedrdquo It is something he along with other students at Papillion-La Vista South High School want to end
ldquoOur school does a fabulous job of interacting students with the special education departmentrdquo Carl says ldquoBut not everyone sees that part of our schoolrdquo
The Student Council made a video that focused on the talents of the special education students It gives a word of advice Get to know the children
Darian always has a smile Brandon is fearless Noah is a basketball stud
Noah was someone Carl made a connection withmdashsomething he hopes other students will do ldquoOne little fish can change the worldrdquo Carl believes He laughs as he recalls how Noah made more baskets than someone on the basketball team who was practicing nearby
The video was shown to the school at the winter pep assembly ldquoCarl is a great leader and the reaction of the kids was phenomenalrdquo Principal Jeff Johnson says
Carl is all about the little things in life that can make an impact ldquoI try to hold myself to a higher standardrdquo he says ldquoYou never know when yoursquoll meet your future wife or bossrdquo
This includes the way he dresses Hersquod rather make a good first impression instead of working against a bad one ldquoSometimes I sleep in khakisrdquo Carl jokes
He stands out with his strawberry blonde hair khaki-colored jeans and a blue-jean colored dress shirt Sometimes hersquoll throw on a bow tie when he swing dances on Friday nights boasting of his abilities to spin girls around quickly ldquoAppearance is everythingrdquo Carl believes ldquoYou look better feel betterrdquo He even wears a silver dress watch something rarely seen on a teenagerrsquos arm these days
Carl hopes his generation does something that makes an impact People should be willing to serve the public he says For example Carl spent time through his church serving meals to convicts gaining insight into a different perceptive
ldquoWe get so caught up in our own lives our own environment we donrsquot see a global viewrdquo Carl declares
He just applied to the United States Naval Academy hoping to follow in his fatherrsquos military boots
This past summer he was named mayor of his town at American Legion Cornhusker Boys State He lost his governor race in the finals but learned he loved interacting with people He hopes to make a differencemdashperhaps in politics one day
How about PresidentldquoIf itrsquos in my fate itrsquos in my faterdquo Carl saysemsp
Diving into Challenges Papillion-La Vista Southrsquos Carl Thon
is taking on the ldquoRrdquo word
22emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
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Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
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9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
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- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
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Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
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offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
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$9 and up 402-345-0606
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ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
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Register now for summer and fall classes
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by Kara Schweissactivity
Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp27
The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
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Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
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facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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ackyardBE campxplorers
Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
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Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
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Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
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Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
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For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
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JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
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SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
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With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
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DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
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For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
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2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
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preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
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The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
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nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
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-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
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402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
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ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
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Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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Camp TimeIs your child ready for summer camp
the benefits of summer camps extend well beyond keeping children busy during summer vacation Social interaction with a new group of people focused exploration in a particular area of interest introduction to fun new activities and learning to be
more independent and self-reliant can greatly enhance a childrsquos confidence But summer camp also means immersion into an unfamiliar environment adjustment to
a new group of peers and adults in authority and time away from family that some children arenrsquot ready for
Holly J Roberts PhD a licensed psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center says readiness varies from child to child but there are some indicators that can help guide parents in determining when and if their child would enjoy a day camp or overnight camp experience
ldquoChildren younger than 4 are likely to not really be ready for this level of transition from a predictable routinerdquo she says
However children between 4 and 7 may be ready for day camp if theyrsquore able to separate from parents fairly easily and especially if theyrsquore enthusiastic about the camp theme or activities For this age group Roberts says school-based or childcare center-based summer programs provide a great opportunity to sample the day camp experience in a
familiar environment Children over 7 who are accustomed to spending the day in school usually handle traditional day camps just fine
However overnight camp readiness may take a few more years ldquoGenerally kids are usually ready for overnight camp around 11 and they begin to be comfortable being away from their parents around that age Typically children younger than 7 are not ready for an overnight camprdquo Roberts says
ldquoThis is not a hard-and-set rule either itrsquos based on development and the childrdquo she emphasizes ldquoCan the child manage their own hygiene like showering Do they have
full control over toileting Is the child able to ask for help or state their needs if they need something One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo
Even the most eager child can experience pangs of homesickness and it wonrsquot surprise a good camp staff Roberts says Parents should be familiar with the process the camp has in place to address homesickness but in the care of experienced and compassionate staffers children usually donrsquot pine away for home sweet home very long
ldquoHomesickness is a common thing and therersquos probably going to be a wave of that even in kids that are readyrdquo Roberts says Packing some comfort items and a few prepared letters from home (with a positive tone rather than a lament of how much the parent misses the child) can help alleviate pangs
Sometimes itrsquos the parent whorsquos not ready to separate and that can lead to what Roberts calls somewhat tongue in cheek ldquokidsicknessrdquo Finding a quality camp with managers who welcome questions and offer tours that conducts background checks when hiring staff and that has strong safety policies in place can help alleviate parental fears
ldquoI think a parent really needs to be ready for this before a child is readyrdquo Roberts says ldquoA lot of kids receive their cues from their parentsrdquoemsp
One of the best indicators of readiness for a summer sleepover camp is that a child can successfully spend a night or two with a friend or a relativerdquo-Holly J Roberts
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
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a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
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Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
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facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
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about all the products produced Nebraska $9
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TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
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engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
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- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
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primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
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$9 and up 402-345-0606
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ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
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in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
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Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
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ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
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Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Disc DriveFun free and family friendly
Disc golf in Omaha is a flying high
24emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
a co-workerrsquos zeal for disc golf inspired Mandi and Adam Jensen to give the sport a try and only
a year later theyrsquove become enthusiasts themselves and even brought sons Maverick and Ryker and daughter Phoenix into the fold
ldquoIt really is a good sport for familiesrdquo Mandi Jensen says ldquoWe have three kids and our youngest is 6 and our oldest is 12 so theyrsquore not interested in many of the same thingsrdquo But when the family plays disc golf ldquowersquore all together and wersquore all having funrdquo
All it takes to play disc golf is a flying discmdashknown by many as a Frisbee the Wham-O toy companyrsquos registered trademark namemdashand a visit to one of Omaharsquos three disc golf courses Seymour Smith Park (68th and Harrison streets) Hummel Park (north of the Florence area off John J Pershing Drive) or Cunningham Park (northwest of 84th and State streets) The rules are simple Whether playing a 9-hole or 18-hole course the basic objective is to land the disc in the disc pole hole or ldquobasketrdquo in as few throws as possible
ldquoThe disc golf that we have at three locations in our parks in Omaha is a park amenity open to the public Therersquos no charge so you can just walk on and get in at any timerdquo says Tracy Stratman recreation manager for the City of Omaha Parks Recreation and Public Property department
An ongoing partnership with the Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association (OMDGA) has helped to establish and expand facilities in the community since the mid-1990s and volunteers from the group continue to support upkeep and invest plenty of sweat equity in maintenance year-round
ldquoFrom the City side this is what makes our partnerships work and our parks successful If somebody comes to us with an idea of an amenity that they want to see in a park we work very hard with those groups to try and make it a realityrdquo Stratman says ldquoThe parks are public spaces for the people and so we take our partnerships very seriously because we canrsquot do it alonerdquo
The Hummel Park course which OMDGA helped design is considered by players to be the most challenging in the area and has even gained national recognition
ldquoHummel is indeed getting such a solid reprdquo says Bill (ldquoMr Billrdquo) Hulbert of the OMDGA ldquoIrsquove played with so many people from out of town that after one round are putting it on their list of favorites Itrsquos got everything itrsquos not extremely long and it has signature holes that you have to put it in a certain place on your first shot or yoursquore hosedrdquo
The OMDGA has been hosting the disc golf competition for the Cornhusker State Games (now the State Games of America) since 1994 and this August for the first time will be hosting the 2015 State Games of America national disc golf events at
activityby Kara Schweiss
Ryker shows his disc golf form
Phoenix nails a difficult shot
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp27
The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp33
Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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For more information about all of UNOrsquos Summer Camps for Kids visit unomahaeducamps
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ackyardBE campxplorers
Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
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July 19-25 2015
4029324978 receptionomahacmorg 3504 S 108th St Omaha NE
Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
Study with world-class guest-artist musicians
Something for ALL AGES
Visit omahacmorgocmi for more details
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Lessons developed by the PGA of AmericaDesigned for beginners amp latent golfers
Relaxed atmosphere | Open to men amp women | Meet new friends
Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
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frac34Sports amp Fitnessfrac34Field Tripsfrac34Swimmingfrac34Explore Naturefrac34Movement amp Musicfrac34Readingfrac34Arts amp Crafts frac34Science amp Math
Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
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We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
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Register now for summer and fall classes
Martin Harper and Michelle Bruckner
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcoming Theyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquo-Mandi Jensen
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp25
Hummel and at least one other course Hulbert still remembers buying his first
disc at the age of 7 saving his 15-cent allowance for four weeks to buy a 49-cent ldquoPluto Platterrdquo A founding member of the first Omaha-area disc golf club and a 2013 Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame inductee Hulbert says hersquos enjoyed watching the sport grow locally from a single course and a small following to a thriving activity and community known for its open arms
ldquoThe community of disc golf people is really welcomingrdquo Jensen says ldquoTheyrsquore more friendly than you can imaginerdquoemsp
Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
26emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp27
The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Caring for what moves you
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June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
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JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
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We meet the highest level of standards
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is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
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June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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-OCMORG
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ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
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Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
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Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
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How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
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ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
28emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
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piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
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7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
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the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
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Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
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the hearts of generations of families with its
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for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
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Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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do you like your job Do you enjoy your work These are similar questions that can deliver
very different answers And it matters because your mental health depends on it
During my decades of experience in the workplace there have definitely been some really bad days The kind of days where I questioned whether I could possibly find the strength to go back and face it again Days where I felt so helpless hopeless trapped and defeatedmdashI was justhellipdone
But during any time I was not enjoying my job I never ever stopped loving my work My career My calling The older I get the more I realize just how special and rare that can be Irsquove always liked what I chose to do and Irsquove never regretted it
With family support and working several part-time positions I was able to earn my college degree In college I discovered video and fell in love with broadcastingmdashthen spent two glorious decades working in television newsrooms with wonderful smart and clever people As life changed Irsquove moved on to do new things in new places but always building on those skills and that passion for doing work that I really enjoy
Irsquom sharing this because by some measures we spend fully one-third of our lives in the workplace Thatrsquos a lot of time to spend doing something you really donrsquot enjoy I have friends who chose badly when they were picking an employment path They loved science but pursued business They loved art but pursed engineering They did not follow their own heart Maybe they followed the money Maybe it was the safe path on which the jobs were plentiful All fine if the passion is there too
Everyone has some occasional job anxiety but there are few things worse than chronic job stress based in truly hating what you do 40 hours a week or more
Medicinenetcom defines job stress as ldquoThe harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker Job stress can lead to poor health and even injuryrdquo
Immediate physical symptoms include headache chronic insomnia difficulty concentrating short temper and an upset stomach Studies have linked long-term job stress and dissatisfaction to heart disease musculoskeletal problems workplace injury and psychological disorders such as depression
ldquoMany of our clients are seeking coping skillsrdquo says Pegg Siemek-Asche of Lutheran Family Services ldquoA bad fit or other difficulties in the workplace can make people feel trapped Because they need their paychecks they put up with a lot more than they usually would and that sense that they lack control of their own lives can really be overwhelmingrdquo
So step one is simply being aware of just how much impact your job situation is having on your well-being and personal relationships While itrsquos always best if your career starts out as a good fit simply realizing that you should be doing something different is a great first step in developing a plan to relieve some of the pressure you are feeling
Maybe itrsquos not just doing the same job at a different company Can you pursue a different position with your current employer Can you transfer your skills to a different industry Can you find the ideas and resources to start your own business Can you enhance your current skills or education in a way that opens up new possibilities for you The challenge is learning how to stop the flow of anxious or depressing thoughts long enough to take a deep breath and consider other possibilities You deserve to have a joy-filled work life emsp
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The Daily GrindChoose Your Career WiselymdashAnd With Your Heart
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Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
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neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
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Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
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- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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- ROSETHEATERORG
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THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
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perform folk music to inspire children and their
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- LIEDCENTERORG
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Kid CodingBurch Kealey teaches the neighbor kids how to write code
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
From Left Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Ethan Preheim Spencer Egbert and Quentin Egbert
as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
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Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
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is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
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Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
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The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
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Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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as an academic researcher I write a lot of code to organize data for my researchrdquo Burch Kealey a University of Nebraska-Omaha accounting
professor says ldquoIrsquom not a professional programmer but there is a tremendous amount of resources on the Internet for someone to learn this on their ownrdquo
Itrsquos not too remarkable that an accounting professor could easily pick up on writing code Whatrsquos amazing is that Kealey is teaching coding to his 10-year-old son Patrick and a handful of neighborhood kids
ldquoI had begun thinking of doing this when my son was about 4 or 5 but I didnrsquot feel like he was ready for it yetrdquo he says ldquoNone of the materials I found online looked appropriate and I wanted him to have appropriate materialrdquo
A few years later Kealey discovered a book called Python
for Kids A Playful Introduction to Programming authored by Jason R Briggs Serendipitously a $60 computer called the Raspberry Pi was released around the same time
ldquoItrsquos about the size of a credit card and itrsquos a fully functioning computer You just have to plug your monitor into itrdquo he explains Another sign that the time was right to put his concept of coding classes for kids into play the price of monitors had dropped to as little as $100 making it possible for middle-class parents to afford a basic set of hardware for a weekly class
A year and a half in the young students are learning increasingly advanced coding along with what Kealey calls ldquointellectual independencerdquo problem-solving collaboration and other important skills
ldquo ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo Kealey says ldquoAfter being around these kids I have no reservations about their capability I was worried about their attention span and thatrsquos the reason we waited a bit to start But theyrsquore thinking rational beingsrdquo
Judging by the phone calls and emails hersquos received therersquos a growing interest in this kind of instruction he says
ldquoIn some ways this is an experiment I have no plans to open the Sylvan Childrenrsquos Computer Programming Centersrdquo he says wryly ldquoI give parents advice who call me and ask me if I would run other classes but Irsquom too busy being a dad and my day job keeps me busy enoughrdquo
Kealey lets his students help drive class content which has led to incorporating the wildly popular video game Minecraft along with an assistant
ldquoMy son has tried to educate me on how to play Minecraft but I donrsquot get itrdquo Kealey says ldquoI have a high school student (Ian Maher a Central High School junior) whorsquos working with me and actually taking a strong lead in the class right now This young man lsquogetsrsquo Minecraft plus he wanted to learn to programrdquo
Kealey emphasizes that the children in the class arenrsquot hand-picked child prodigies but typical intellectually curious kids
ldquoI think most kids can do it they just need to be introduced to the possibilities it in a way thatrsquos not too deadeningrdquo he says adding that the children he teaches enjoy breaking new ground ldquoTheyrsquore doing something that nobody else is doing I can tell that they get a little thrill about itrdquo emsp
ldquoI think from watching Patrick and his friends that many in our society donrsquot understand how capable children arerdquo-Burch Kealey
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp29
piraspberrypi ~ $cd homepimcpiapipythonPython 273 (default Mar 18 2015 O51323GCC 463 on linux2Type ldquohelprdquo ldquocopyrightrdquo ldquocreditsrdquo or ldquolicenserdquogtgtgt import Minecraft as MinecraftTraceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegtImportError No module named Minecraftgtgtgtimport minecraft as Minecraftgtgtgtmc + minecraftMinecraftcreate()Traceback (most recent call last)File ldquoltstdingtrdquo line l in ltmodulegt
Lauren Edwards Patrick Kealey Burch Kealey
and Ethan Preheim
30emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp31
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp33
Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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SUMMER AT UNO
For more information about all of UNOrsquos Summer Camps for Kids visit unomahaeducamps
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Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
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Something for ALL AGES
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Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
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Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
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Proudly celebrating our 50th year
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is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
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Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
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The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
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mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
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-TICKETOMAHACOM
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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healthby Anna Hensel
Sensitive InformationThe debate rages over having a childrsquos medical records digitized
as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp33
Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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June 14ndash19 | Grades 7ndash12 Instrumental Music Students
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Advanced Individual Camp July 9ndash10 | Grades 7ndash9
Junior Camp July 11 | Grades 1ndash5
Advanced Specialty Camp July 15ndash16 | Grades 10ndash12
For more information amp register unovolleyballcampscomUNO athletics camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number age grade level andor gender
Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
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SUMMER AT UNO
For more information about all of UNOrsquos Summer Camps for Kids visit unomahaeducamps
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Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
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Something for ALL AGES
Visit omahacmorgocmi for more details
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Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
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SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
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2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
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is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
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Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
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The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
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Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
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of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
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Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
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Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
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How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
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that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
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Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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as spring cleaning season is underway many households in 2015 are finding one less thing they have to get rid ofmdashpaper records
Digitally storing sensitive information such as medical records is becoming a popular choice for families but it also exposes them to the risk of having their Pandorarsquos box opened if their computer is hacked
As a result not everyone is down with digital record keeping The Boy Scouts of America recently requested that troop leaders donrsquot keep digital copies of scoutsrsquo medical records According to a statement on the BSArsquos website the BSA is ldquonot ready to addressrdquo the risks associated with digitizing records namely the loss of privacy and data if someone was to steal those records
But this doesnrsquot necessarily mean that parents shouldnrsquot keep digital copies of their own childrenrsquos records Most hospitals now have some kind of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and take care to make sure that their patientsrsquo information doesnrsquot fall into the wrong hands
Dr Dana Zanone medical director of informatics for all of CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinics has seen firsthand how much an efficient secure EMR system can have an impact on her patients and their families
ldquoI have one lady that has nine children and one of her children is disabled One day when she was in our office we actually signed her up and all of her children and gave her proxy access so she could keep track of all their medical records and informationrdquo says Dr Zanone
All CHI Health Clinics use a system called Epic the largest EMR system in the country Epic also has a patient portal called MyChart through which patients can access their medical records on any computer
But easier access for patients also means easier access for hackers at least in systems that arenrsquot prepared to handle a large amount of patient information securely
Anthem the nationrsquos second-largest health insurance company announced on Feb 4 that its systems were hacked compromising sensitive medical and demographic information for as many as 80 million customers
But Dr Zanone insists that Epic and most government-certified EMR system are safe from an Anthem-like hack
ldquoWe have multiple servers so your ability to get in and extract that amount of data would be I would think almost impossiblerdquo says Dr Zanone
If parents are still worried she suggests they ask their doctor if he or she uses a government-certified EMR system Some clinics will use a system that they created themselves which often contains fewer firewalls and security precautions
Dr Zanone also says that any health care providers that require you to submit medical information via text or an unsecure email or any health care portal that stores your password should be cause for concern Finally if you do want to keep a personal copy of your medical records Dr Zanone recommends storing it on a hard drive rather than your computer
ldquoIn your healthcare information is a lot of your demographic information which almost always includes your Social Security number and your insurance informationrdquo says Dr Zanone ldquoThat can easily be used for identity theft and you need to be very careful about thatrdquo emsp
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp33
Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Mav Kids Summer Camp June 1ndashJuly 24 | Grade 1ndashAge 12 Camp Times 730 AMndash530 PM
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UNO Jazz CampFeaturing the Jim Widner Big Band
June 14ndash19 | Grades 7ndash12 Instrumental Music Students
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Advanced Individual Camp July 9ndash10 | Grades 7ndash9
Junior Camp July 11 | Grades 1ndash5
Advanced Specialty Camp July 15ndash16 | Grades 10ndash12
For more information amp register unovolleyballcampscomUNO athletics camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number age grade level andor gender
Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
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Team Camp I ndash $200 June 9 | Junior High amp JV Teams
Team Camp II ndash $250 June 10 | Varsity HS Teams
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Discount Early Bird Specials Available
For more information amp register campsjumpforwardcomUNOWBB 4025542571 | cbarrett-swunomahaedu
Boys June 15ndashJuly 31 | Grades Kndash8
Camps starting at $45single day | $135week Early Bird Special $120week
Individual Skills Camps June 15ndash17 amp June 22ndash24
Offensive Improvement Camps July 22ndash24 amp July 29ndash31
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SUMMER AT UNO
For more information about all of UNOrsquos Summer Camps for Kids visit unomahaeducamps
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
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ackyardBE campxplorers
Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
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July 19-25 2015
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
Study with world-class guest-artist musicians
Something for ALL AGES
Visit omahacmorgocmi for more details
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Lessons developed by the PGA of AmericaDesigned for beginners amp latent golfers
Relaxed atmosphere | Open to men amp women | Meet new friends
Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
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Crispy Potato Slices
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sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
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THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
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contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
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Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
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Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
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402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
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that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
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ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
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Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
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when Dr Jack Lewis received the call it was almost midnight Elvis Presley needed his ingrown toenail dug out ldquoI think he just wanted drugs for his sore toerdquo Lewis recalls
pounding the table and laughingLewis turned him down Not so surprising Lewis says considering he is
an internal medical specialist He doesnrsquot typically clean out toenails ldquoAlthough I did do one todayrdquo he says smiling at his nurse of 32 years
Betty Wesch Lewis 80 is a little reminiscent of a rural doctor one deeply rooted in
the community He is the chairman for the University of Omaharsquos Maverickrsquos Club He is the president of the Omaha Police Foundation He has served on countless boards ldquoHis stamina is amazingrdquo Wesch says
Memories and accomplishments are scattered along his walls collecting dust One photo shows a muscular Lewis on a wooden chair doing a seemingly impossible stunt on a ski There is another of him in an old leather helmet during his time at Stanford as a reserve quarterback
Lewis also quarterbacked at Omaha Central High School But most people know him as that guy who has haunted the sidelines at
Central for the past 50 years After 500 Friday night football games and 20000 free physicals Lewis will hang up his stethoscope this spring
His wife of 55 years Kathy says it is time to ldquoback offrdquo Jay Ball the head football coach at Central and a former player
considers Lewis a positive force on the sidelines ldquoHe would often allow various players to see him (often free of charge) for athletic-related ailments Ball says ldquoOur players and coaches all appreciate and respect the work he has done for CHS We are definitely going to miss himrdquo
ldquoItrsquos too cold and hardrdquo Lewis says He recalls late nights such as a game
End of an Era After 50 years and 20000 free physicals for students Dr Jack Lewis leaves the sidelines at Central High School
32emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
facesby Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmann
against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp33
Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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Mav Kids Summer Camp June 1ndashJuly 24 | Grade 1ndashAge 12 Camp Times 730 AMndash530 PM
Registration begins Monday February 16 2015
For more information campusrecunomahaedumavkids | 4025542539
UNO Jazz CampFeaturing the Jim Widner Big Band
June 14ndash19 | Grades 7ndash12 Instrumental Music Students
For more information unojazzcampcom 4025542297 | petermadsenunomahaedu
UNO Volleyball CampJuly 7ndash16 | Grades 1ndash12Beginning Individual Camp July 7ndash8 | Grades 5ndash8
Advanced Individual Camp July 9ndash10 | Grades 7ndash9
Junior Camp July 11 | Grades 1ndash5
Advanced Specialty Camp July 15ndash16 | Grades 10ndash12
For more information amp register unovolleyballcampscomUNO athletics camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number age grade level andor gender
Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
Skill Development II ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 100 PMndash500 PM | Entering Grades 6ndash8
Team Camp I ndash $200 June 9 | Junior High amp JV Teams
Team Camp II ndash $250 June 10 | Varsity HS Teams
Elite Camp ndash $135 June 11ndash12 | Entering Grades 9ndash12
Discount Early Bird Specials Available
For more information amp register campsjumpforwardcomUNOWBB 4025542571 | cbarrett-swunomahaedu
Boys June 15ndashJuly 31 | Grades Kndash8
Camps starting at $45single day | $135week Early Bird Special $120week
Individual Skills Camps June 15ndash17 amp June 22ndash24
Offensive Improvement Camps July 22ndash24 amp July 29ndash31
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SUMMER AT UNO
For more information about all of UNOrsquos Summer Camps for Kids visit unomahaeducamps
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
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ackyardBE campxplorers
Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
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July 19-25 2015
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
Study with world-class guest-artist musicians
Something for ALL AGES
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Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
2020 N 72nd StreetVisit smartstart-lccom
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Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
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Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
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We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
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against Millard South that went into seven overtimes and kept his wife waiting for hours And there were some football disasters
Late in the fourth quarter during a rainy game Lewis thought a Central player had broken his neck The player could not move Lewis supported the boyrsquos legs and arms and duct-taped him to a stretcher with the help of others Lewis immediately called in a med-chopper
ldquoHow am I going to X-ray his neckrdquo the technician asked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
ldquoHere Irsquoll helprdquo the player said as he crawled off the table and walked over to his coach
Lewis said the player suffered from hysteria and was scared to death believing he was really paralyzed
He had to kick the player off the team ldquoI have controlhellipno one plays without my say sordquo Lewis says brusquely
Lewis says most doctors wonrsquot want to take his place liability on concussions makes it too potentially problematic His advice to the younger generation is surprising Donrsquot be a doctor ldquoThey are not going to make good moneyrdquo Lewis believes ldquoMost are just too far in debt after college and doctors just donrsquot make nearly as much as they used to due to insurancerdquo
Although hersquos retiring from the field Lewis says he has no plans to retire from his private practice Although Lewis has started to do some digital work in his practice he still relies on the old chart-and-file method and his old style of working with patients
ldquoI spend timehellipand learn a lot by looking in patientsrsquo eyesrdquo Lewis says ldquoIrsquom not the sit around and type kindrdquo of doctor emsp
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Dr Jack Lewis with Betty Wesch
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45 YEARS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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45 Years of Making a DifferenceOne Child at a Time
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Mav Kids Summer Camp June 1ndashJuly 24 | Grade 1ndashAge 12 Camp Times 730 AMndash530 PM
Registration begins Monday February 16 2015
For more information campusrecunomahaedumavkids | 4025542539
UNO Jazz CampFeaturing the Jim Widner Big Band
June 14ndash19 | Grades 7ndash12 Instrumental Music Students
For more information unojazzcampcom 4025542297 | petermadsenunomahaedu
UNO Volleyball CampJuly 7ndash16 | Grades 1ndash12Beginning Individual Camp July 7ndash8 | Grades 5ndash8
Advanced Individual Camp July 9ndash10 | Grades 7ndash9
Junior Camp July 11 | Grades 1ndash5
Advanced Specialty Camp July 15ndash16 | Grades 10ndash12
For more information amp register unovolleyballcampscomUNO athletics camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number age grade level andor gender
Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
Skill Development II ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 100 PMndash500 PM | Entering Grades 6ndash8
Team Camp I ndash $200 June 9 | Junior High amp JV Teams
Team Camp II ndash $250 June 10 | Varsity HS Teams
Elite Camp ndash $135 June 11ndash12 | Entering Grades 9ndash12
Discount Early Bird Specials Available
For more information amp register campsjumpforwardcomUNOWBB 4025542571 | cbarrett-swunomahaedu
Boys June 15ndashJuly 31 | Grades Kndash8
Camps starting at $45single day | $135week Early Bird Special $120week
Individual Skills Camps June 15ndash17 amp June 22ndash24
Offensive Improvement Camps July 22ndash24 amp July 29ndash31
For more information amp register unobasketballcampscom | 4025542574UNO athletics camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number age grade level andor gender
SUMMER AT UNO
For more information about all of UNOrsquos Summer Camps for Kids visit unomahaeducamps
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
ackyardBE campxplorers
Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
Like Us facebookcomomahacm Follow Us OmaConservatory
July 19-25 2015
4029324978 receptionomahacmorg 3504 S 108th St Omaha NE
Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
Study with world-class guest-artist musicians
Something for ALL AGES
Visit omahacmorgocmi for more details
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
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Lessons developed by the PGA of AmericaDesigned for beginners amp latent golfers
Relaxed atmosphere | Open to men amp women | Meet new friends
Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
36emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp37
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
38emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
2020 N 72nd StreetVisit smartstart-lccom
frac34Sports amp Fitnessfrac34Field Tripsfrac34Swimmingfrac34Explore Naturefrac34Movement amp Musicfrac34Readingfrac34Arts amp Crafts frac34Science amp Math
Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
4024989900 | eaglerungolfcom3435 N 132nd Street Omaha
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp39
Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
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dance spectacular costumes ancient and
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
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I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
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Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
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Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
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April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
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We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
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Register now for summer and fall classes
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
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Mav Kids Summer Camp June 1ndashJuly 24 | Grade 1ndashAge 12 Camp Times 730 AMndash530 PM
Registration begins Monday February 16 2015
For more information campusrecunomahaedumavkids | 4025542539
UNO Jazz CampFeaturing the Jim Widner Big Band
June 14ndash19 | Grades 7ndash12 Instrumental Music Students
For more information unojazzcampcom 4025542297 | petermadsenunomahaedu
UNO Volleyball CampJuly 7ndash16 | Grades 1ndash12Beginning Individual Camp July 7ndash8 | Grades 5ndash8
Advanced Individual Camp July 9ndash10 | Grades 7ndash9
Junior Camp July 11 | Grades 1ndash5
Advanced Specialty Camp July 15ndash16 | Grades 10ndash12
For more information amp register unovolleyballcampscomUNO athletics camps are open to any and all entrants limited only by number age grade level andor gender
Maverick Basketball CampGirls June 1ndash12 | Grades 1ndash12Skill Development I ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 830 AMndash1200 PM | Entering Grades 1ndash5
Skill Development II ndash $120 June 1ndash4 | 100 PMndash500 PM | Entering Grades 6ndash8
Team Camp I ndash $200 June 9 | Junior High amp JV Teams
Team Camp II ndash $250 June 10 | Varsity HS Teams
Elite Camp ndash $135 June 11ndash12 | Entering Grades 9ndash12
Discount Early Bird Specials Available
For more information amp register campsjumpforwardcomUNOWBB 4025542571 | cbarrett-swunomahaedu
Boys June 15ndashJuly 31 | Grades Kndash8
Camps starting at $45single day | $135week Early Bird Special $120week
Individual Skills Camps June 15ndash17 amp June 22ndash24
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For more information about all of UNOrsquos Summer Camps for Kids visit unomahaeducamps
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
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ackyardBE campxplorers
Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
Like Us facebookcomomahacm Follow Us OmaConservatory
July 19-25 2015
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
Study with world-class guest-artist musicians
Something for ALL AGES
Visit omahacmorgocmi for more details
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Relaxed atmosphere | Open to men amp women | Meet new friends
Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
38emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp41
6 5 8 N 1 1 4 t h S t r e e t bull 4 0 2 4 9 3 1 5 5 7w w w a s h e a r t h i n g s a l o n c o m
25 OFF Your First Visit When You Bring This Ad In
We are a Davines
exclusive salon
celebrating our
20th year of
making Omaha
beautiful
4029330500 | 1215 So 180th Street | wwwtutorinomahacom
Visit us online to check out our summer camp schedules
Have Fun this Summer with
Legoregraquo Scratch (MIT Media Lab Project)raquo Mindstormraquo Minecraftraquo Java and many more
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
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50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
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of 144th amp Industrial Rd
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120th amp Maple
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Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
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Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
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SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
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Register now for summer and fall classes
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ackyardBE campxplorers
Yoursquoll never know what yoursquoll find
Pre-K ages 4-5 June 1-5 9-noonDiscover the wonders of nature in this outdoors camp led by natural resources experts and licensed teach-ers Activities could include seed planting wildlife tracks frogs and turtles and casting fishing poles
at Chalo Hills Rec Area RegistrationContactwwwpapionrdorg (educational resources tab)
Level up your musicianship at
OCMIOmaha Conservatory of Musicrsquos annual week-long Summer Institute
Like Us facebookcomomahacm Follow Us OmaConservatory
July 19-25 2015
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Strengthen your skills inStrings Piano Voice or Guitar
Study with world-class guest-artist musicians
Something for ALL AGES
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Lessons developed by the PGA of AmericaDesigned for beginners amp latent golfers
Relaxed atmosphere | Open to men amp women | Meet new friends
Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
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Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
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SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
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Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
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frac34Sports amp Fitnessfrac34Field Tripsfrac34Swimmingfrac34Explore Naturefrac34Movement amp Musicfrac34Readingfrac34Arts amp Crafts frac34Science amp Math
Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
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Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp41
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84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
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Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
4022134644thevolleyballacademycom Sign Up Today
4024980220 | 1401 N 120th Street | miraclehillgolfcom
Lessons developed by the PGA of AmericaDesigned for beginners amp latent golfers
Relaxed atmosphere | Open to men amp women | Meet new friends
Instructional Leagues bull Clinics bull Team Golf10 week program Wednesdayrsquos from 8am-11am Instruction and Golf
Call to reserve your spot NOW
2015 JR GOLF PROGRAMSldquoDeveloping Golfers for a Lifetimerdquo
Fine LinesJune 15-19830-1200
Creative Writing Summer Camp 15Beveridge Middle School
1616 South 120th Street Omaha
Space is limited Register TodayGrades 4-12 College and Adults
For more information visit wwwfinelinesorg
For questions contactDavid Martinfine-linescoxnet402-871-3682
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Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp37
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
38emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
2020 N 72nd StreetVisit smartstart-lccom
frac34Sports amp Fitnessfrac34Field Tripsfrac34Swimmingfrac34Explore Naturefrac34Movement amp Musicfrac34Readingfrac34Arts amp Crafts frac34Science amp Math
Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
4024989900 | eaglerungolfcom3435 N 132nd Street Omaha
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp39
Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp41
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Have Fun this Summer with
Legoregraquo Scratch (MIT Media Lab Project)raquo Mindstormraquo Minecraftraquo Java and many more
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Foot amp Ankle bull Hand amp Wrist bull Hip amp Knee bull Shoulder amp Elbow bull Sports Medicine4023998550 | wwwGIKKcom | An independent physician-owned practice
Caring for what moves you
Expert Orthopedic CareFor over 65 years wersquove provided expert orthopedic care for Omaha families So whether itrsquos a sports injury or wear and tear from daily activities our specialists can provide relief from muscle bone and joint painWe accept most major medical insurances including being an in-network Tier 1 BCBSNE provider
June 1 - August 7K - 8th grAde
WeeKly dAy CAmp includes field trips overnights swimming
before amp after care and more
speCiAlty CAmps in basketball volleyball soccer
cheerleading art theater and dance
JCC Summer Camp 2015
OF
Open tO the entire Omaha cOmmunity
member amp non-member CAmp priCing
Jewish community center of Omaha333 S 132nd St bull Omaha 68154wwwjewishomahaorgjcccamp
SummerAwesomeness
neW this year Jcc membership is nOt required for most K-8th grade camps Certain restrictions may apply
tours available dailyCall 402-334-6426
We meet the highest level of standards
to receive more information call megan Berlin at 402-334-6409
With over 50 years of Christian camping experience
Register online at wwwcamprivercrestorg or call 402-628-6465
Camp Rivercrest has modern lodging trained college aged summer staff amazing worship and fun activities for all ages like
Paintball zipline high ropes giant swing airboat rides and so much more
Located along the forested hills of the Platte river just outside Fremont NE
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp37
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
38emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
2020 N 72nd StreetVisit smartstart-lccom
frac34Sports amp Fitnessfrac34Field Tripsfrac34Swimmingfrac34Explore Naturefrac34Movement amp Musicfrac34Readingfrac34Arts amp Crafts frac34Science amp Math
Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
4024989900 | eaglerungolfcom3435 N 132nd Street Omaha
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp39
Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp41
6 5 8 N 1 1 4 t h S t r e e t bull 4 0 2 4 9 3 1 5 5 7w w w a s h e a r t h i n g s a l o n c o m
25 OFF Your First Visit When You Bring This Ad In
We are a Davines
exclusive salon
celebrating our
20th year of
making Omaha
beautiful
4029330500 | 1215 So 180th Street | wwwtutorinomahacom
Visit us online to check out our summer camp schedules
Have Fun this Summer with
Legoregraquo Scratch (MIT Media Lab Project)raquo Mindstormraquo Minecraftraquo Java and many more
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY SummerAtTheDurhamorg
DISCOVER YOUR INNER
is Summer at e Durham Museumarchaeologist
Christ Child Summer Campjune 1 - aug 7
For children ages 5-12 Learning exploring creating Meals included with tuition
Christ Child Center 10th amp WilliamCall 402-342-4566 ccomahaorg
2015
June 15 - July 30
If you have questions please contact Mary Jo Begley
Summer Enrichment Coordinator at 402-810-9969 or
visit the summer camp webpagehttpduchesneacademyorgpreschool
preschool-summer-camps
D u c h e s n e P r e s c h o o lOffering five one-week sessions
for preschool boys and girls ages 3-5
38emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
2020 N 72nd StreetVisit smartstart-lccom
frac34Sports amp Fitnessfrac34Field Tripsfrac34Swimmingfrac34Explore Naturefrac34Movement amp Musicfrac34Readingfrac34Arts amp Crafts frac34Science amp Math
Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
4024989900 | eaglerungolfcom3435 N 132nd Street Omaha
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp39
Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp41
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402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Summer Camps2 0 1 5
Learn to ride At Ponca H i l l s Fa rm2015 Summer Day Camp Open to girls and boys ages
8 -16 Camp meets Mon Wed and Fri Please call Kerry at 4024537373 Download your registration at poncahillsfarmcom
SESSION 1 JUNE 8 - JUNE 26 SESSION 2 JULY 6 -JULY 24
Proudly celebrating our 50th year
TM
Doodle Cakes Summer Camp Registration
is in high gear
Four Sessions AvailableCost $125
(Ask about our $25 off early bird special)
CAMP INCLUDESDaily pastry decorating projects kitchen crafts etiquette class
proper table setting games and more
Details can be found online at doodlecakescom
To register call us 402-697-8702
14732 Grover St | Omaha NE 68144402-697-8702 | doodlecakescom
The Salvation ArmyGene Eppley Camp
Summer camp spots still available Call Jessica at (402) 898-5923
wwwgeneeppleycamporg Summer Camp NOW ENROLLINGSpace is limited 4026142722
SOAK UP THE FUN
2020 N 72nd StreetVisit smartstart-lccom
frac34Sports amp Fitnessfrac34Field Tripsfrac34Swimmingfrac34Explore Naturefrac34Movement amp Musicfrac34Readingfrac34Arts amp Crafts frac34Science amp Math
Ages 6-12 years
bull Par 3 and executive courses per fect for the young golferbull Omaharsquos Largest Youth Golf League amp Youth Instructionbull Kidrsquos Equipment and Apparelbull Visit Website for dates amp fees
4024989900 | eaglerungolfcom3435 N 132nd Street Omaha
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp39
Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp41
6 5 8 N 1 1 4 t h S t r e e t bull 4 0 2 4 9 3 1 5 5 7w w w a s h e a r t h i n g s a l o n c o m
25 OFF Your First Visit When You Bring This Ad In
We are a Davines
exclusive salon
celebrating our
20th year of
making Omaha
beautiful
4029330500 | 1215 So 180th Street | wwwtutorinomahacom
Visit us online to check out our summer camp schedules
Have Fun this Summer with
Legoregraquo Scratch (MIT Media Lab Project)raquo Mindstormraquo Minecraftraquo Java and many more
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
Crispy Potato Slices
40emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp41
6 5 8 N 1 1 4 t h S t r e e t bull 4 0 2 4 9 3 1 5 5 7w w w a s h e a r t h i n g s a l o n c o m
25 OFF Your First Visit When You Bring This Ad In
We are a Davines
exclusive salon
celebrating our
20th year of
making Omaha
beautiful
4029330500 | 1215 So 180th Street | wwwtutorinomahacom
Visit us online to check out our summer camp schedules
Have Fun this Summer with
Legoregraquo Scratch (MIT Media Lab Project)raquo Mindstormraquo Minecraftraquo Java and many more
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
put down the bag of chips and pick up these delicious baked potato slices These crispy
potatoes are a delicious healthy snack or easy side dishemsp
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
ingredientsbull 1 14 lb red-skinned potatoesbull 2 Tbsp olive oilbull 34 tsp saltbull 14 tsp black pepper
preparation1 Preheat oven to 450deg Lightly coat two
rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and place in the center rack of the oven to heat up while slicing the potatoes
2 On a flat surface with a sharp knife slice the potatoes about 18-inch thick In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the oil salt and pepper
3 Remove the heated baking sheets from the oven Arrange the potato slices on the hot baking sheets in a single layer Roast for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy turning once or twice with a spatula during roasting
Yield 4 servings
Nutrition Facts Calories 169
Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0
Sodium 450mg Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 3g Protein 2g
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Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
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barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
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SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
Dang Smart PhonesOh wait Itrsquos all my fault
my kids have nicer phones than me They also have more rules to follow
Quite frankly if it werenrsquot for the Bluetooth that plays my music and podcasts in the car I think I could live with a flip phone
ldquoBut why Mom Why would you even think of something so horrificrdquo
Suddenly the simplicity of not letting my phone be the only thing I see all day sounds delightful But the kids donrsquot hear me respond theyrsquore busy checking texts and Clash of Clans Whatever that is
My kids are staring at their phones because theyrsquove been watching me do it for years
How many times has little Bobby asked you a question and you actually uttered the words ldquoI dunno honey Letrsquos Google itrdquo Or how many times have you actually told your kid to hold that thought or temper tantrum because yoursquore reading your high
school science lab partnerrsquos updated status about her dogrsquos very funny howling I mean hold on kid this dog actually sounds like hersquos talking
From the minute we handed the kids a phone Chris and I established very responsible rules for them It seems that maybe my kids Googled how to bend said rules So I made some more
ldquoLook if yoursquore going to find a way around my rules then Irsquom just going to make more rules You cool with thatrdquo
And before either can answer I shove a homemade chocolate peanut butter cookie (I found the recipe on Pinterest) in their faces and text them a bunch of cheery emoticons
And so it seems with every IOS upgrade we upgrade and refresh our family cell phone rulesmdashfor both the kids and adults But if you canrsquot beat them play their game better I text the kids their chores listemsp
Leslie Murrell Mom on the Rocks
42emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks We are
the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
Lunge PoseSanskrit name Anjaneyasana (an-ja-nay-AHS-anna)
the Lunge Pose expands the chest and lungs and strengthens the gluteus muscles hip flexors legs and the abdomen This pose improves concentration and balance and helps relieve indigestion
and constipationemsp
1 Begin in plank pose by coming to hands and knees firmly place hands directly under the shoulders and hips directly over knees Roll the shoulders backwards and down the back Pull your upper ribs in and engage the core
2 Step your right leg back grounding the toes Step the left leg back to meet the right Reach heels back and engage the legs
3 Inhale deeply and as you exhale place your right foot in between your hands (use your right hand to help bring the foot forward if needed) so that your right knee is directly above the ankle Keep the ball of the back foot engaged
4 Square your hips by gently pulling the right hip back and pushing the left hip forward
5 Sink into the right hip
6 Firm the left thigh and push it up towards the sky
7 Gaze forward and breathe deeply for 10 slow breaths Repeat left side
BEGINNERS TIPIf needed place back knee on the ground for extra stability
Rachel Joy Fitness
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp43
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
FOR THE KIDS
THE RELUCTANT DRAGONTHROUGH APRIL 4 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Glaston is a boy who dreams of having
dangerous and daring dragon encounters like
the brave heroes in his books When Glaston
boldly offers to seek out a real dragon he is
surprised to find a gentle kindred spirit $18 for
nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FROM FIELD TO FORKTHROUGH APRIL 30 OMAHA CHILDRENrsquoS
MUSEUMmdash500 S 20TH ST A down-to-earth exhibit
that teaches kids and their families all about
the role of agriculture in their daily lives and
about all the products produced Nebraska $9
free admission for kids under 24 months of age
402-930-2352
-OCMORG
TECH CITYTHROUGH MAY 10 STRATEGIC AIR amp SPACE MUSEUMmdash
ASHLAND NE This travelling engineering exhibit
is a great way to inspire learning and interest
in careers that focus on science technology
engineering and mathematics (STEM) The
Tech City exhibit is designed with interactive
learning that will appeal to visitors of all ages
9am - 5pm Free with regular admission $12
adult $6 youth children under 3 are free
402-944-3100
- SASMUSEUMCOM
CHARLOTTErsquoS WEBAPRIL 24-MAY 10 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Wilbur the pig doesnrsquot appear to have a
very bright future when Fern begs her father
not to dispose of the runt of the litter Revisit
the timeless magic of a story thatrsquos touched
the hearts of generations of families with its
universal themes of friendship and sacrifice $18
for nonmembers 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
FOR THE FAMILY
THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERSAPRIL 2 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSmdash301
N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE ldquoTwo of family musicrsquos
best songwritersrdquo the Okee Dokee Brothers
perform folk music to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and experience nature
The two-time Parentsrsquo Choice Award winners
have garnered praise from the likes of NPRrsquos
All Things Considered and USA Today and are
the 2013 Grammy Award recipients for Best
Childrenrsquos Album of the Year 7pm Starting at
$16 402-472-4700
- LIEDCENTERORG
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVErsquoS PINK BOOTS AND A MACHETEAPRIL 7 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Mireya Mayor is a respected
primatologist audacious explorer and Emmy
Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for
the National Geographic Channel Shersquoll share
stories images and film clips of her adventures
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the
hardships and danger of life in the field 730pm
$9 and up 402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATSAPRIL 29 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premiere
Chinese acrobatic touring company Enjoy
award-winning acrobatics traditional
dance spectacular costumes ancient and
contemporary music and theatrical techniques
in a spellbinding show 7pm $14 and up
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR MOM amp DAD
I HATE HAMLETAPRIL 17-MAY 10 OMAHA COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSEmdash6915 CASS ST Andrew an aspiring
actor has landed the role of a lifetime as
Hamlet There is just one problemhelliphe hates
Hamlet As fate would have it Andrewrsquos new
Manhattan residence is the former apartment
of the brilliant actor John Barrymore whose
portrayal of Hamlet was legendary When
Barrymorersquos ghost appears to Andrew he
mentors Andrew on all the tricks of the trade
Will Andrewrsquos debut be a triumph or a tragedy
Find out in this fast-paced fencing-packed and
funny play 402-553-0800
ndash OMAHAPLAYHOUSECOM
OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA FEATURING MARTIN SHORTAPRIL 18 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERmdash1200
DOUGLAS ST Comedy legend Martin Short joins
the Omaha Symphony for an evening of music
and hilarity His career includes star turns on
Saturday Night Live the cult classic The Three
Amigos and a guest role on the hit show
How I Met Your Mother 730pm $22 and up
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
MAMMA MIAAPRIL 24-26 ORPHEUM THEATERmdash409 S 16TH
ST Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show
that has audiences coming back again and
again to relive the thrill This smash-hit musical
combines ABBArsquos greatest hits including
ldquoDancing Queenrdquo with an enchanting tale of
love laughter and friendship Fri and Sat 8pm
Sun 130pm $35 and up 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
Golden Dragon Acrobats Mama MiaTech City
44emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp45
Calendar of Events
wwwdingmanscom
4025583500Corner of
50th amp SouthSaddlecreek
402-502-8757Southwest corner
of 144th amp Industrial Rd
4025025511Southwestcorner of
120th amp Maple
4029339400Corner of
Washington amp Lincoln in Papillion
ldquoWersquod Rather Be The Best Than Apologize for Anything Lessrdquo
1st place
10 YEARS in a row
We are grateful for your business and Best of Omahatrade
votes for best Auto Body Repair
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
omamagcomsave
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
barcelona didnrsquot get any snow this past winter
The soccer-crazed (make that fuacutetbol-crazed) Spanish city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics is on roughly the same latitude as Omaha but its seaside position on the Mediterranean means that its climate is a far cry from the hot-cold rollercoaster ride that is life here on the prairie Barcelonarsquos record low temperature came on Dec 27 1962 when the mercury dipped to a downright balmy 18 degrees 18
By contrastmdashand based on 30-year averages obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrsquos National Climactic Data Center for the months of December January and Februarymdashthe Weather Channel last year ranked Omaha the 5th coldest major US city
Which means that I am more than anxious for the new season and all its promise of increased outdoor activity especially camping with my grandkids Barrett (4) and Easton (5)
I wrote last summer about my first wilderness trek (all the way to the very deepest darkest corner of my back yard) with Easton an ill-fated adventure that had me carrying the sleeping child back inside in the wee hours of the morning He survived the night like a champ but I tossed and turned due to a noisy beery party on a neighboring deck The boys have since been on a series of one-nighters with their parents Eric and Lauren in a fixer-upper camper owned by and nicely reworked by Boompa the boysrsquo pet name for their other grandpa Brian
But I have yet to be able to go camping with my grandsons
The plan this year is a pretty simple one Irsquoll be watching the weather for the first weekend that isnrsquot too very chilly in the hopes that I can wrangle an invitation to tag along for a campout at an area park Summit Lake State Recreational Area located only an hour away and two miles west of the hamlet of Tekemah is one of the usual suspects
Now Summit Lake is no garden spot Itrsquos a manmade lake in a rather sparsely forested setting with meager hiking opportunities surrounded by cornfields I remember camping there about 30 years ago when the trees in the campsite were freshly planted My reaction was a limp ldquomehrdquo Irsquove camped there a couple times over the last two summers and my reaction is still a tepid ldquomeh but now with more mature if sparsely planted treesrdquo
But none of that mattersWhat matters is that Irsquoll be out in nature with
my grandkids and their parents Time to me both stands still and seems eternal when camping And now Irsquoll be able to experience it in entirely new ways with the grandkids Therersquoll be a smoky fire Therersquoll be some smoky red meat above that fire And therersquoll be srsquomores oozing with gooey goodness before the boys settle into their sleeping bags for the night after a not-too scary ghost story or two
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona may have better climes but Irsquoll take Summit Lake with Barrett and Easton any dayemsp
Catalonia DreamingCampfires Srsquomores and Ghost Stories
46emspHerFamily bull April 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull April 2015emsp47
Raising kids is hard Itrsquos OK to ask for advice
Eleven years from now hersquoll attempt suicide for the first time
This is Jack
PROvIdEd by bOys TOwnregA sERvIcE Of ThE nEbRAsKA dEPARTmEnT Of hEAlTh amp humAn sERvIcEs
nebraskafamilyhelplinenegov
888-866-8660
1206-3400 HelplineHerFamilyJackAd7625x4917indd 1 103014 306 PM
SPRING INTO FUN AT THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons at the Y Session Dates April 12-May 30 Whether you are new to the water or want to enhance your skills we have a program for everyone bull Lessons for all ages - from 6 months (with parent) to adult bull Private Semi-private and group class sizes bull Ask about swim team options
bull Check out other spring programs fitness classes youth spring sports martial arts dancetumbling and more
PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
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PRESENTED BY
Healthy Kids Dayreg
April 26 - 1100 am-200 pmStinson Park - Aksarben Village
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
Register now for summer and fall classes