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WOODWARDʼS DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. is a family
owned business servicing Hastings and surrounding communities for 79 years. Woodwardʼs provides a variety of services
including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Roll off,
Recycling and Document Shredding. KIM, RENEÉ AND
CHRISTY are ready to help you with any questions concerning your waste disposal needs. Contact us at 1039 S.
Burlington, 402-462-9252. 24-hour recycling center is located
at 1400 S. Baltimore.
At STATE FARM INSURANCE, you can count on their experienced staff, SUE FULLERTON, 30 years, MARCIA HOWELL, 11 years, and TERI PARKHURST, 11 years, to help you.
Whether it’s car, home, life, health or bank products, you’ll
always get the good neighbor service State Farm has made
famous. 402-462-2919, 2632 West Second St., Hastings, NE
68901.
GERTRUDE KUEHN (right), office manager for the ANCIENT
AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY
and TEHAMA SHRINE TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S. is the Tehama
Shriners Hospital Coordinator, EMILY JOHNSON (left) and
DEB WILHELM (center), are the Speech Pathologists, for the
RITECARE CHILDHOOD SPEECH/LANGUAGE LITERACY
CLINIC. These programs provide Free Orthopedic and Burn
care and help to children. To assist Children to eliminate language and learning problems in out state Nebraska. These
programs are offered Free of Charge to the Children and families. If you have a need call 402-462-5813
BRAND-WILSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION is
proud to have SALLY SNYDER, Office Manager as part of
our professional staff. For over 75 years Brand-Wilson has
been dedicated to providing our services in a competent and
professional manner. “Compare the Difference” and be sure
you and your loved ones will be treated with compassion and
sensitivity in your time of need. For more information stop by
505 N. Bellevue or call 462-5169.
JUSTINE KOBER, Lead Customer Service; JILLIAN
KISSINGER, Customer Service; CARLA STONE, Customer
Service; and VANESSA DERICKS, Customer Service, are
here to assist you at HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N.
Burlington Ave., Hastings. Please contact them at 402-4630505 with any of your banking needs.
At HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N. Burlington Ave.,
Hastings, our roots are in hometown, community banking.
AMANDA LeGRANDE, Customer Service; JESSICA CATES,
Customer Service; NICOLE GENTERT, Receptionist; and
KATY GERWIG, Customer Service, take pride in ensuring you
receive the best banking experience. Please contact them at
402-463-0505 with any of your banking needs.
At HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N. Burlington Ave.,
Hastings, we have dozens of ways to make your money work
for you and your family. BONNI PULTE, Corporate Human
Resources Director; AMY SCHUDEL, Loan Administration and
CHRISTINE JONES, Personal Banker, know you work hard for
your money and they want it to work hard for you. Please contact them at 402-463-0505 with any of your banking needs.
HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N. Burlington Ave., Hastings,
is “Your Community Bank of Choice.” LISA PETERS, Account
Services; LIN JURGENA, Account Services; and KELLIE
BOUTIN, Operations Assistant, understand that what matters
most to you is your business. Connecting you with the banking you need is their priority. Please contact them at 402-4630505 with any of your banking needs.
At HASTINGS STATE BANK, youʼll find the range of financial
services, innovative products and experienced advisors to help
you connect with whatʼs important to you: The lifestyle you
want. A thriving company. A secure future. The realization of
a dream. BEV FRERICHS, East Branch Manager and
STEPHANIE PRICE, Customer Service, at HASTINGS
STATE BANK, 910 E. South St., Hastings, can assist with any
of your banking needs. Please call them at 402-463-8915.
Connecting you with the banking you need is the top priority at
HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N. Burlington Ave. (l-r) ALICIA
OVERTURF, Loan Administration; LISA DIECKER,
VP/Operations Manager; TIFFANY FITZKE, Accounting
Assistant to CEO/CFO; and BRANDI WICKER, Customer
Service, can assist you with the specific banking services to
suit your needs. Please contact them at 402-463-0505 with
any of your banking needs.
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Maxine Wilkins (left) and Connie Whitcomb are pictured in M&M Designs in Downtown Hastings. Whitcomb owns the store and her mother, Maxine,
helps run it.
M&M Designs a family effort
OWNER CONNIE
WHITCOMB RELIES ON
MOM, OTHERS TO RUN SHOP
DEANN STUMPE
[email protected]
F
or a long time, Connie
Whitcomb dreamed of opening a boutique.
The idea started in wistful
discussions with her mom
while the two tended tables filled
with embellished garments and floral arrangements at craft shows.
As a hobby, Whitcomb added
designs to clothing items, and
Maxine Wilkins, a long-time florist,
made silk arrangements. The
women started selling their designs
at craft fairs and local events in
2007 as a way to spend time together. The shows were fruitful in both
sales and memories made. And they
gave way to a new idea for
Whitcomb.
“I always said, ‘Wouldn’t that be
fun to have a shop?’ ” Whitcomb
said.
She started thinking seriously
about opening a shop post-retirement a few years ago, and then she
happened to see a downtown
Hastings location open up last year.
Whitcomb isn’t yet retired and
won’t be for several more years, so
the timing wasn’t perfect, but the
location and opportunity was. She
launched M&M Designs at 219 N.
Lincoln Ave. in September 2011.
Whitcomb is currently employed
as a grain accountant at Cooperative
Producers Inc. She’s been there 34
years, so opening a retail shop is a
completely new endeavor.
“It’s so opposite of what I do,” she
said. “I’m learning every day and I
have so much to learn.”
On top of her full-time job, she
said she spends an additional 20-25
hours a week at the shop.
“The hardest part is not letting
either my job or the shop suffer,”
she said. “The juggling has been dif-
ficult but rewarding.”
She also spends hours looking for
those one-of-a-kind items that fill
the boutique.
“If I’m not here in the shop, I’m
at home, looking on the computer,”
she said. “I try to find something
really different and unique —
things that have that ‘wow’ factor.”
Whitcomb knew opening a shop
while she was still at CPI would
mean she would need help. That’s
where family and friends stepped in
and made Whitcomb’s dream possible.
“One of the deals was that I knew I
was going to have to hire out,” she said.
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402-462-4334 •626 S.Ross,S te.100
When you’re not feeling good come in and meet (L-R) DIANE
JACKSON, APRN, NP-C, LAURA HAMMER, office manager,
ANDREA CLEMENT, PA-C, MPAS and AMANDA THOM,
APRN, NP-C at HASTINGS CONVENIENT CARE located in
the Burlingotn Village, 208 South Burlington Ave Suite 108.
Hastings Convenient Care is an after hours urgent care facility that offers walk-in treatment for many health conditions.
Open Monday thru Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and
Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 402-463-6300 or visit our website at hastingscare.org for more information. Extended hours
coming soon.
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At HASTINGS FORD LINCOLN we offer a wide selection of
vehicles and strive to make your car buying process as
quick and hassle free as possible. Customer satisfaction is
our highest priority. Stop in today and see the difference.
Pictured (l-r): SHALLYN HORTON, Finance Manager;
BERICE ROSENBERG, Office Manager; and SUE
STERLING, Accounting.
3101 Osborne Drive West Hastings • 402-463-3116
www.hastingsfordlincoln.com
GOOD
AT BEING
CO-WORKERS
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
At HASTINGS FORD LINCOLN you will find one low price
on every vehicle, plain and simple, always. Along with our
courteous sales staff and knowledgeable service
department, we can help you with all of your automotive
needs. Pictured (l-r): STEPHANIE KEENER, Receptionist;
DIANA ALLOWAY, Service Advisor; and KAREN
CONSBRUCK, Parts Manager.
3101 Osborne Drive West Hastings • 402-463-3116
www.hastingsfordlincoln.com
MARTHA KEEN, CONNIE KEEN, CHARLOTTE
HAMBURGER and ELLEN HAMBURGER would like to
welcome you to THE BACK ALLEY BAKERY, 609 W. 2nd
St., Hastings, where we use the most wholesome ingredients possible, most of which are certified organic, to create natural, unprocessed artisan breads baked fresh every
day.
• Fresh Baked Breads & Rolls
• Homemade Desserts • Daily Lunch Specials
• Pizza Specials Every Thursday
402-460-5056
www.BackAlleyBakery.com
HASTINGS TRIBUNE
SISTERS
TWO WOMEN PURCHASED
LEMONDS SIDING &
WINDOW CO. IN 1998
DEANN STUMPE
[email protected]
Ready to start a remodeling project or planning a new home?
Make your first stop JACOBI CARPET ONE FLOOR and
HOME/PLAID PEAR INTERIORS. AMY KRUEGER (right),
CARLY EACKER (middle) and LAUREN WILKINSON (left)
will guide you through the unlimited choices of color, textures
and styles that will bring your dreams to life! Carpet, Ceramic
Tile, Area Rugs, Hardwood Floors, Blinds, Draperies and more
await you when you visit our store at 236 North Denver. Family
owned for over 40 years and a member of the Carpet One coop, Jacobiʼs makes beautiful affordable. Amy, Carly and
Lauren invite you to meet them and browse the store during
Jacobiʼs Ladies Night Out on Thursday, October 18 from 5:008:00 p.m. Bring your home ideas and bring a friend!
LAURIE SCHMITT, owner of LAURIEʼS THERAPEUTIC
MASSAGE invites you to give yourself the gift of health. Having
a massage is an excellent way to get healthy, destress, relieve
muscle & joint soreness and increase blood and lymph function.
If you wish to treat a specific health issue Laurie specializes in
Ortho-Bionomy. Her office is located at 223 E. 14th St., Ste. 245.
Call for an appointment, 402-984-6112. Relax Reflect Renew.
HORIZON RECOVERY AND COUNSELING CENTER is
committed to offering quality, affordable treatment to individuals and families suffering from addiction and or mental health
issues. Horizon Recovery and Counseling Center supports
an abstinence based 12 step model of recovery while simultaneously recognizing the need for addressing spiritual, physical, emotional and mental issues that may be the precipitation stimulus for relapse. Please call 402-462-2066 or check
our webstie at www.horizonrecoverycenter.com. Pictured Left
to Right: JoANN HUNTER, LMHP and LADC Counselor;
PEG MOHLMAN, Clinical Director; CAROL HARRENSTEIN,
Office Manager; and LYNDSEY CLEWELL.
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DEB WEBER of BRAD MONCRIEF, L.L.C. has been a manager and paralegal with the law office for ten years. She is an
approved Parenting Act Mediator by the Nebraska Office of
Dispute and Resolution and has extensive experience as a
paralegal and licensed title insurance agent. The law office
offers both family and general mediation services and specializes in the areas of Real Estate Law, Estate and Probate,
Estate Planning, Business Development and Family Law.
Visit our office at 1239 N. Burlington Avenue, Suite 200,
Hastings, NE, or contact the office at (402) 462-5353 or [email protected].
After 36 years of book selling in Hastings, JANE TUSHAUS,
owner of PRAIRIE BOOKS & GIFTS, continues to provide
booklovers with a unique and enjoyable browsing experience.
The Kids Book Barn, the porch for relaxing, and the Nebraska
Room filled with regional books, gifts and souvenirs are some
of the featured areas in the store. Come say hello to Dickens
the Parrot and enjoy discovering the best in books and service. Located in Downtown Hastings, 641 West 2nd Street or
reach them at 402-462-6205.
INKCREDIBLE INC. CUSTOM SCREENPRINTING offers
custom printing on t-shirts, jackets, caps, bags, and all your
garment needs for all sporting events, school, family
reunions, church and clubs. Pictured L-R are JERI SCHMIDT,
owner, and ALISSA KIDD, screenprinter. Stop in at 417 W.
3rd or call 463-0005.
JULIEʼS XPRESSIONS, along with PLUM NELLY, at 731
West 2nd in downtown Hastings, use their creative passion
as the focus of their business, which features beading,
needlework, yarns and fibers. They also specialize in screenprinting, embroidery and a wide variety of gifts and home
decor. Creativity just happens with the experienced staff of (lr) STEPHANIE HAUSSLER, JULIE OCHSNER, MARY POWELL, TRISH JENSEN and CHERYL JENSEN (not pictured).
siding company owned by
two women isn’t par for the
course in the construction
business, but that’s exactly
where a pair of Hastings sisters have found themselves.
Jean Murphy and Karen Kempf
started working for Lemonds Siding &
Window Co. when it was owned and
operated by their brother, Doug
Lemonds. Lemonds started the company in 1979.
Murphy worked in the bookkeeping
end of the business beginning in
1984, while Kempf lent her talents in
sales starting in 1987.
When Lemonds decided it was time
to sell the company, Murphy and
Kempf thought they would go their
separate ways and find new jobs.
“We figured we’d probably have to
move on,” Kempf said.
But after some discussions and
thought, the sisters decided to take
ownership of the company themselves. That happened in 1998.
“At that point we’d been doing
what we were doing for a long time,
and we liked the business,” Kempf
said. “It felt natural to move into the
ownership part of it.”
Today, besides owning the company,
Kempf is the sales manager and Murphy
is the business manager. They also hired
an operations manager, as well as about
10 other employees, plus crews.
Both said it is unusual for a construction company such as theirs to
be owned by women and that com-
AMY ROH/Tribune
Sisters Jean Murphy (left) and Karen Kempf own and operate Lemonds Siding.
petitors have tried to use it to their
advantage. But that tactic generally
has not worked, and being a womanowned company has actually worked
in Lemonds’ favor.
“We do run into comments from
competitors,” Kempf said.
“But we’ve had calls that they said
they called us because we are a womanowned company,” Murphy said.
Kempf said she often works with
women in the choices they make for
their homes, and that’s a change that
has taken place in the years she’s been
with the company.
“It used to be that the man made
the decisions with the wife giving
input behind the scenes,” Kempf said.
“The decision-making is not made by
just one or the other anymore.”
Since they are in a minority in the
construction business, Murphy said,
any potential hire is made aware of
the fact that Lemonds is a womanowned company.
“We make sure they understand
that this is a woman-owned company
and that they will be working for
women and taking orders from
women,” Murphy said.
Being a woman in the construction
business has its advantages, as well.
Kempf said she loves the design
aspect of her job and working with
people to create their dream home.
“I like the creativity. We’re exterior
designers,” she said. “I like the aspect
of helping poeple give their home
that extra touch.”
Regardless of who owns the company, both said for their customers, it’s
usually not an issue, because their
customers are pleased with the company’s work.
“We’ve had a long history of quality workmanship, and most of our
business is referral business,” Kempf
said. “So I don’t think there are too
many thinking about the fact that
this is a woman-owned company.”
Being sisters could bring some difficulties to the job of co-owning a com-
pany, but Kempf and Murphy have
found that being a family-owned
business works very well for them.
“I think Jean and I are compatible
enough that we really work well
together,” Kempf said.
“You air your opinion and you let it
go. Some people can’t do that, even if
they’re not working with a sibling.”
Murphy said. “We can be each other’s
sounding boards, which is helpful, too.”
What also helps the sisters run the
business smoothly is to keep work
and family separate.
“We have to keep a separation
between being co-workers and being
family. You don’t want to damage
either relationship.” Murphy said. “I
think our family is more surprised that
we don’t talk about family at work.”
The support they have goes beyond
the sibling relationship they share.
“We have a good support system,
no only with our family, but with our
employees and also our product reps,”
Murphy said.
Family: Boutique owner has strong support that makes dream possible
Experience the combined creative forces of GRAHAM
GALLERY owner, DONNA ALBER and MARCY MALEY,
owner of THE FRAME LADY TOO! Two businesses under
one roof at 617 W. 2nd in Downtown Hastings. They offer a
large variety of original art and custom framing, and feature
new artist exhibits monthly. Stop by and let them help you find
or frame a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for that special occasion.
Open M-F 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9:30-4:00. Also visit Graham
Gallery and The Frame Lady Too! online at www.grahamgallery.com or call 402-463-2555.
NANCY GRAMS is the owner of the PATIO BEAUTY
SALON, located at 1018 Tilden Ave. I have 42 years experince in the beauty business. Give me a call Tuesday through
Friday at 462-4056.
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“With the help of wonderful
family and friends, I’ve been able
to do it.”
Whitcomb said her whole family helps out. Her parents, Maxine
and Allen Wilkins, come to the
shop nearly every day from Clay
Center. Whitcomb’s husband,
Gary, also helps on a daily basis.
Her sister, Judy Mitchell of
Superior, has worked in retail for
many years and lent her expertise
to Whitcomb. Whitcomb’s close
friends have been a Godsend as
far as staffing the shop.
Whitcomb can’t really describe
what each person does to help
her out, because she said they all
help out however they can.
Maxine said she was more
than happy to lend her help and
support to her daughter.
“It’s been her dream for a long
time. It seemed like a possibility,” she said. “The timing wasn’t
what she thought, but when you
have an opportunity, you should
go for it.”
Whitcomb said she never
would have opened the shop
without the support of her family
and friends. It was their insistence that gave her the push
needed to follow through with it.
“There was always this dream
of doing something,” she said.
“They said ‘go for it and we’ll
help you out.’ I couldn’t do it
without them.”
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• Baby Gifts • Wedding • Inspirational
• Home Décor • Baptism Gifts
229 N. Lincoln • 402-461-3522
Tues.-Fri. 11:30-5:30 • Sat. 11:00-3:00
CONNIE THOMAS, business manager of CENTRAL
NEBRASKA COLLECTIONS, L.L.C., a locally owned collection agency, is ready to help individuals and businesses collect on their past due accounts. Call Connie at 402-463-8600
or stop by the office located at 237 N. St. Joseph with any
questions you may have.
Explore your creative side at IMAGIKNIT YARN SHOP.
Owner KARLA RASMUSSEN offers a fun, casual atmosphere, friendly service and plenty of awesome yarns to make
any project a “WOW”! Knitting 101/102 classes are held every
Monday night, along with Sit, Sip and Knit; other classes are
offered as well. Stop in at 221 N. Lincoln or call 462-YARN.
Youʼre sure to have a “yarn” good time!
RELIABLE RECORDS SOLUTIONS in Hastings is owned and
operated by DEB HAMBURGER. When you store your old
office documents with Reliable Records Solutions, your lost or
misplaced files are a thing of the past. Then you can maximize
office space and make better use of your storage. Reliable
Records Solotions will store your old records where only
authorized eyes will see them and the use of archival storage
containers provides maximum protection against heat, light
and moisture. Then access to your records is as easy as a
phone call. Call us today to find out more at 462-2777.
“The worry free way to archive your records”
Pictured l-r: LACEY McCORD, Receptionist (Grand Island
Clinic); PEARLISA MARTINEZ, Administrator; and STEPHANIE
WILLIAMSON, Mastectomy Fitter and Office Manager.
Complete Pediatric Bracing, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Helmets
Now seeing patients in 3 convenient locations:
Hastings, Grand Island and Omaha.
223 E. 14th Street, Suite 5, Crosier Park, Hastings, NE 68901
402-461-4931 or 888-775-9255 • www.innovativeprosthetics.net
DEANN STUMPE/Tribune
Dacia Oakeson (left) and Rhonda McIntyre both work for Mary Lanning Healthcare and are mother and daughter.
Like mother, like daughter
DACIA OAKESON FOLLOWS
MOM’S PATH
TO HEALTH CARE CAREER
DEANN STUMPE
[email protected]
F
rom the time she was very
young, Dacia Oakeson said she
wanted to work in the health
care field.
So, it is no surprise to
Oakeson’s mother, Rhonda McIntyre,
that Oakeson is now a nurse practitioner for Mary Lanning Healthcare
Primary Care Clinics.
“She’s always wanted to be in the
health field,” McIntyre said. “She
loves science, and she’s a good student.”
In a way, though, McIntyre helped
forge the path Oakeson took, as she
has been a nurse herself since 1985.
Asked if her mom had anything to
do with her choice to enter the health
field, Oakeson says that while she didn’t pursue a career in healthcare only
because of her mom, that fact did
play heavily in her decision.
“My mom has such a good rapport
with her patients and she’s such a caring person, who doesn’t want to emu-
late that?” Oakeson said.
Both women work for Mary
Lanning Healthcare, and have even
worked side by side. Now, McIntyre
works as an registered nurse in radiology special procedures.
Oakeson started her health career in
the lab at Mary Lanning. She then
pursued her bachelor’s in nursing, but
decided to become a nurse practitioner to be able to serve patients on a
larger level.
“I knew I was going not going to
stop with just my bachelor’s and
nurse practitioner seemed to be a
good fit,” Oakeson said. “I get to be
more involved in patient care.”
Before Oakeson became a nurse
practitioner, she and McIntyre worked
together as a nurses in pre-op for outpatient surgery. Both said they liked
the pace and the people in pre-op.
“Patients were generally healthier,”
Oakeson said. “You get to interact
with so many people.”
McIntyre said that besides working
alongside her daughter, the pre-op
floor was “like one big family.”
Both said they enjoy their co-workers now, but working together was
special.
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CONTRYMAN HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS professionals
(left to right) SALLY ELLEY, Coding and Billing Coordinator
and BARB SANDERS, Coding and Billing Specialist.
Contryman Healthcare Solutions provides coding and billing,
coding review, accounts receivable, administration services
and financial management for healthcare practices.
CONTRYMAN WEALTH ADVISORS team members (left to
right) TAMMY HUBL, Investment Adviser Representative,
JENI SAMPLES, Chief Compliance Officer, RIA Operations,
and MARGO WOOLMAN, Wealth Care Assistant.
Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA,
SIPC. Investment Advisory Serice offered through Wealth Advisors
Network, Inc. d/b/a Contryman Wealth Advisors. Wealth Advisors
Network, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser, and 1st Global Capital
Corp. are unaffiliated entities. CPA services provided only by
Contryman Associates, P.C.
CONTRYMAN ASSOCIATES team members pictured are
(left to right) MARGARET TREFFER, adminstrative assistant, TERRI BILTOFT, adminstrative assistant, ELLEN
JANK, accounting assistant and JENNIFER SUMINSKI,
accounting assistant. Margaret and Terri provide support to
team members and clients. Ellen and Jennifer are part of the
Contryman Bookkeeping and Payroll Department, providing
services for businesses and training and support for users of
QuickBooks® Accounting Software. Quickbooks® is a registered
SARAH FRUEHLING
trademark of Intuit Corp.
SARAH E. FRUEHLING, M.A., LIMHP, AT-R and Jon Loetterle,
M.S., LMHP (not pictured) are mental health conselers available to help individuals and families with issues such as:
depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, trauma, abuse, sexual
identity, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, child behavior
problems, stress management and personal growth. THE
CENTER FOR HEALING & CHANGE offfers a private and professional setting located in the Crosier Professional Center, 223
East 14th Street, Suite #3, 402-463-3640.
These CONTRYMAN ASSOCIATES professionals (left to
right) GEORGINA HUESKE, Tax Accountant, JULIE
MOLLER, CPA, and LINDSAY TOBEN, Tax Accountant, are
members of the Contryman Tax Department. Tax Department
professionals provide income tax planning and prepartion for
individuals and businesses, retirement and estate tax planning.
ADAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Manager, SANDY HIMMELBERG, has served 25 1/2 years and is highly qualified to
manage and coordinate all your special events. She is
responsible for the Adams County Fair, Oregon Trail Rodeo,
Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo and many other events
throughout the year. Call her today for information about the
many facilities on the grounds available to rent for your special occasion. Located at 947 South Baltimore, Hastings.
Phone 462-3247.
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Stop in and visit with MARDIE GROTHEN
at JOURNEY CARDS & GIFTS
CONSUMERS SERVICE COMPANY located on East
Highway 6 provides a variety of agricultural and propane services including seed sales; custom application; fertilizer and
sprayer parts; grilling, home delivery and irrigation propane.
DUANA AULRICH, accounts receivable, and CASSIE
ANDERSON, office manager and bookkeeping, are a crucial
part of the superior customer service that Consumer Services
Company provides to our customers. Stop in or call at 402463-7200.
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UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA MICHELE HENKE, Community Coordinator and TABITHA
FOX, Executive Director - United Way provides assistance to a
wide variety of local health and human service agencies in
Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties that help thousands of friends, neighbors, and co-workers. By supporting the
United Way, you help keep resources available connecting
people and organizations locally.
STUEHRENBERG AGENCY, INC. for all your insurance
needs. They would like to introduce TINA ASCHOFF
(right), CISR/office manager, who has served them for 18
years and CRYSTAL GETZFRED (left) who has also
worked at Stuehrenbergs for 10 years. They would like to
thank everyone for your business. See us at 2505 Osborne
Dr. West. 402-462-4301.
based ABC Supply, the largest
roofing, window and siding
wholesale distributor in the
country.
u Michael & Marian Ilitch,
net worth $2.7 billion, No. 151
Marian Ilitch and husband
Michael opened a pizza shop in
1959 and grew it into the Little
Caesar’s Pizza chain.
u Oprah Winfrey, 58, net
worth $2.7 billion, No. 151
The nation’s only AfricanAmerican billionaire, Oprah
Winfrey came from meager
beginnings to build a television
empire with massive influence
on what people around the
globe read, eat and think.
Please see WOMEN/page S6
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
MIDWEST HEARING SPECIALISTS, located at the Hastings
Medical Park, 2115 North Kansas, Suite 203, offers complete
thorough testing of hearing problems as well as evaluations of
balance and dizziness problems. Equipped with modern computerized testing instruments they can test the hearing of newborns to senior citizens. They also provide hearing aid sales and
service with one of the largest selections of hearing instruments
available. Pictured is AMY SVOBODA, Board Certified Hearing
Instrument Specialist, past president of the Nebraska Hearing
Society and member of the International Hearing Society. Amy
has been with Midwest Hearing Specialists for 28 years.
Gayle Cook and her late husband, William, created the medical device company Cook
Group in Indiana in 1963. Gayle
continues to serve on the board.
u Doris Fisher, 81, net worth
$2.9 billion, No. 142
Doris Fisher and her late husband Donald founded the Gap
in San Francisco in 1969. Gap
Inc. has grown to include
Banana Republic and Old Navy
brands, among others, and operates over 3,000 stores across the
world.
u Diane Hendricks, 65, net
worth $2.9 billion, No. 142
Diane Hendricks is chairman
and co-founder, with late husband Kenneth, of Wisconsin-
HASTINGS TRIBUNE
The Associated Press
Women have helped build
some of the biggest companies
in America, and they have the
bank accounts to show for it. A
look at some of the nation’s
female self-made billionaires on
this year’s Forbes 400 list:
u Jin Sook Chang, net worth
$4.5 billion
Immigrating from South
Korea in 1981, Jin Sook and
husband Do Won created the
Forever 21 clothing chain,
which now spans nearly 500
stores. The couple is No. 79 on
this year’s Forbes 400 list of
richest Americans.
u Gayle Cook, 78, net worth
$3.7 billion, No. 104
CHARLES SYKES/AP
In this March 9 file photo, Oprah Winfrey accepts her DVF
Lifetime Leadership Award at The Third Annual DVF Awards
held at the United Nations in New York.
Mother: Daughter follows mom’s footsteps into health care field
BRENDA M. BIVENS, PT, DPT has brought the standard for
excellence in one-on-one, hands on care to DONIPHAN
PHYSICAL THERAPY. She is offering this imporant service
to residents and commuters who find the easily accessible
downtown Doniphan location convenient. Physical therapy
and rehab for orthopaedic, sports injury, low back, neck, sciatica and leg pain, balance and vestibibular, and upper
extremity. To schedule an appointment, please phone 402845-6611 or visit the office at 125 West Plum Street,
Doniphan.
CAROLE THOMPSON (standing left), Head Teller; MICHELE
OVERY (standing middle), Customer Service Representative;
SARAH WALDRON (standing right), Teller, and VERONA
ANDERSON (seated), Receptionist, at the BANK OF
DONIPHAN in Hastings, 800 North Burlington, are dedicated
to providing you with the best banking service possible. Bank
of Doniphan has been serving Central Nebraska uncommonly
well since 1965. 402-462-6595.
JUDY SOUKUP, Vice President; JENNY CLAUS, Loan
Administration; LINDA HEIDEN, Vice President & Compliance
Officer; and DEB BARTUNEK, Loan Officer, of BANK OF
DONIPHAN in Hastings, 800 N. Burlington, are ready to assist
you with consumer and mortgage loans. Call us at 402-4626595. Youʼll love our brand of banking.
MICHELLE FORD and MARG RUH are Employment
Specialists at GOODWILL EMPLOYMENT & CAREER
SERVICES which has been a part of the Hastings community
for more than 10 years. We assist individuals with obtaining
and maintaining competitive employment. We enjoy working
with the Hastings employers and look forward to meeting new
faces. Not only do we assist individuals with employment, we
guide them with referrals to additional resources to obtain a
higher quality of life. If you would like any additional information, call Michelle at 402-463-1301 or Marg at 402-463-1343, or
come see us at 835 S. Burlington, Suite 112.
ALLURE SALON AND SPA has five well-educated stylists
that stay current with the latest trends and fashions.
Continuing education keeps techniques up to date so our stylists can give their clients the current looks theyʼre wanting.
We offer coloring, chemical texturizing, highlighting, haircuts
for men and women, ethnic hair care, color correction, real or
synthetic hair extensions and different cutting techniques.
We also provide nail care, pedicures and body waxing.
Pictured are ANA TORRES (seated left), AMANDA CUSATIS
(standing left), ANDREAN KIMMINAU (standing), LISA
HUNT (seated) and SARAH NUTZ (not pictured).
TRISH LUDEMANN and TAMMY VALENTIN, co-owners of
GARY MICHAELʼS CLOTHIERS, 642 W. 2nd St., Hastings,
have over 40 years of combined mens and ladies retail experience. They offer the same great personal service whether it
be assisting you with selection of wedding tuxes or professionally fitting your suit for any occasion. Gary Michaelʼs
offers relaxed clothing to suitings. We also have specialty
ladies clothing and Brighton jewelry. Visit our website at
garymichaelshastings.com.
Funky flowers and unique gifts abound at A PERFECT GIFT,
L.L.C., located at 615 W. 2nd St. JOCELYN WEBER, owner;
MARY WEBER, owner; SHANNON WEBER, owner and
KATHY UHRMACHER, merchandiser, will provide assistance
with the perfect floral design or accent for your home decor.
They also specialize in weddings, funerals and everyday occasions. Contact us about our youth and adult art lessons. Call
Jocelyn, Shannon, Mary or Kathy at 402-462-6060 or stop in
and see them for a customized and unique design.
LIVINGSTON-BUTLER-VOLLAND FUNERAL HOME AND
CREMATION CENTER has more than 108 years of experience providing our community with dedicated and caring
service. Our staff, including hairstylist THERESA KULEK,
takes pride in helping people when their need is the greatest.
Call 402-462-2147. Located at 1225 North Elm.
MELISSA ABBOTT is the office manager for LIVINGSTONBUTLER-VOLLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION
CENTER located at 1225 North Elm. Melissa and the rest of
the staff is committed to providing our community with dedicated and caring service. “When your need is greatest” call
402-462-2147.
Continued from page S4
Though not currently working
in the same area anymore, mom
and daughter still find that their
conversations are taken over by
their work in health care.
“We talk non-stop, about circumstances, about what we would
do in situations,” McIntyre said.
Sometimes, Oakeson said she
has to remind herself and her
mom that they need to talk
about a different topic.
“You have to say, OK, work’s
over, time for a new subject,” she
said.
McIntyre said that working in
the same field as her daughter is
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a great, but that they’d be close
no matter what job she had, as
her whole family is close.
She does get a sense of pride,
though, from knowing Oakeson
does so much to help others.
“I’ve been with her when
patients have come up to her
and asked when she will be at
the clinic next because they
want to see her,” McIntyre said.
“That makes me very proud.”
Come and meet the BRODKEY girls at Cimarron Plaza
DUSTY HERINK, JEANNINE HUFFAKER and MARY DALRYMPLE are ready to serve you. Come and enjoy our 132
years of experience. Have a cup of coffee on us and look at
our selection of engagement rings, anniversary bands, colored gemstones, menʼs jewelry and check out our stylish
Pandora line of jewelry. Let the experts at Brodkeyʼs help you
choose the perfect gift for any occasion.
THE VILLAGE BEAUTY SHOPPEʼS owner POLLY PETERS is
proud to serve the Village and welcomes the Hastings
Community as well! Polly has 30 plus years of experience and
also holds an instructors license to teach Cosmetology College.
Her services include styles, cuts, colors, perms, hi-lights and waxing. Shop hours are Tue. thru Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with later
appointments by calling Polly at 462-8601 or 402-984-0214. The
Village Beauty Shoppe is located at 835 Magnolia Lane at Good
Samaritan Village.
U.S. BANK, national strength, local service. Allow us to
assist you with all your financial needs. Pictured (L-R) are
Tellers: NANCY GLEASON, AMANDA NICKERSON,
GUADALUPE WILSON and CHELSEA
KRAMP.
BEST STOP located at 2304 West 2nd Street in Hastings
offers all three grades of gasoline and diesel fuel. Open 6 a.m.
to 11 p.m. See us for all your fuel and convenience store
needs. Pictured is TERI TOPHAM, manager.
U.S. BANK HOME MORTGAGE, MICHELLE CALLAHAN,
branch loan officer with more than 25 years of mortgage
experience, specializing in Conventional, FHA, VA, NIFA and
Construction Lending. For all your mortgage lending needs
call 402-463-2452. MLO NMLS# 502089 loans subject
to normal credit qualifications.
U.S. BANK offers financial products and services on both
personal and business acounts. Pictured (L-R) are MAGGIE
ZECKSER, Teller Coordinator; LAURA BURKHOLDER,
Personal Banker; TINA KILE, Branch Manager and
ANGIE GILL, Sales & Service Manager.
BILL HAMBURGER REMODELING has on staff a team of 8
employees that are dedicated to helping you with all of your
home improvement and construction needs. Pictured is MIRI
HAMBURGER who is responsible for maintaining office
records and coordinating construction projects.
Our
office/showroom is located at 622 E. 2nd Street. Stop in and
let Miri answer any questions you may have and check out
our large variety of shingles, siding and window displays.
Give us a call at 402-469-8551.
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population by next year.
u Meg Whitman, 56, net
worth $1.7 billion, No. 285
Meg Whitman made her
fortune as CEO of online marketplace eBay Inc. After a
failed bid for California governor, the tech exec has taken
on the challenge of turning
around Hewlett-Packard.
u Johnelle Hunt, 80, net
worth $1.6 billion, No. 298
With late husband Johnnie,
Johnelle Hunt founded J.B.
Hunt Transport Services in
1969 and grew the company
into one of the largest truckers
in the nation.
u Elaine Wynn, 69, net
worth $1.4 billion, No. 328
With now-ex-husband
Steve, Elaine Wynn founded a
casino empire that included
The Mirage, Bellagio, Wynn
and Encore resorts, among
others.
Col. Barney Oldfield and his wife, Vada Kinman, did not have
children of their own. They were from Nebraska and decided
to give opportunities to graduating seniors to further their
education. In 2012, $120,000 was distributed in scholarships.
Area schools that received awards were Adams Central,
Hastings Public Schools Foundation, Blue Hill, Sutton, Wood
River and Red Cloud. If schools are interested in participating, call ARDYCE BOHLKE, Program Director for KINMANOLDFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION at (402) 462-9259.
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wellness programs. Call today for your Free Adult consultation
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of NICHOLSON EYE CARE are ready to put their years of
experience to help you with your eye care needs and to help
you select the perfect frame and the ideal lenses. Stop by
Nicholson Eye Care, located in the Landmark Center, or call
463-1327 and talk with Dr. Eigenberg, Julie, Chassey and
Haley.
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came from China in 1966 and
together founded the Panda
Express restaurant chain,
growing it into a $1.6 billion
business that operates 1,500
locations.
u Judy Faulkner, 68, net
worth $1.7 billion, No. 285
In 1979, Judy Faulkner
founded electronic health
records company Epic
Systems, which will be used by
over 40 percent of the U.S.
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u Stewart & Lynda Resnick,
net worth $2.2 billion, No.
218
Lynda and Stewart Resnick
own POM Wonderful, Fiji
Water, the flower delivery
service Teleflora and some of
the nation’s largest nut and
citrus farms.
u Andrew & Peggy Cherng,
net worth $2 billion, No. 239
Andrew & Peggy Cherng
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“SMILE WITH STYLE” with us at BAUER & HOWARD
DENTAL CARE! Pictured are our Dental Assistants (l-r):
AMBER TOLSON, JENNY PREISSLER, ASHLEY TOEPFER,
and KRISTY COX. Together, they strive to make your dental
experience stress free in a friendly environment. They want it to
be an experience that is one to “SMILE” about. Call (402) 4626410 today or visit our website at www.hastingsdentist.com.
Conveniently located at the Hastings Medical Park.
These dedicated physical therapy professionals are at
HASTINGS PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPINE, SPORT and
EXTREMITY CENTER, providing the standard for excellence
in one-on-one, hands on care to the community and surrounding area for 10 years! From left, SHERRI STROH,
JANICE NIEMEYER, CARISSA CHANDLER, and JOANNA
ALEXANDER. To schedule an appointment, please call us at
402-462-2665 or stop by at 2307 Osborne Drive West,
Hastings.
TEAL is NOT justa color...itis Fashion for Life! Boutique ow ners
JUD Y B UHR a nd B R ITTIN I HEIL-SCHULD T are focused on providing high-quality custom er service along w ith a shopping experience
like no otherin the area. They em ploy 10 fabulous w om en from the
area w ho are ready to m ake you feelim portantw hile you shop!
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3100 N.Osborne D r.E,Hastings,NE
At BAUER & HOWARD DENTAL CARE we strive to deliver
the highest quality of family dental care. Pictured are (l-r) Dental
Hygientists MELINDA SULLIVAN and JANELLE HESMAN.
Together their goal is to help deliver dental care in a relaxed and
friendly environment while helping patients maintain good dental health. It is our wish to establish a long lasting relationship
with each of our patients, so that every visit may be a positive
experience. Call (402) 462-6410 today or visit our website at
www.hastingsdentist.com. We are conveniently located at the
Hastings Medical Park.
Come visit us at DONIPHAN DENTAL SERVICES, a family oriented dental practice that strives to deliver the highest quality of
family dental care. Pictured are (l-r): BARB LAUB, Dental
Hygientist; AMBER TOLSON, Dental Assistant; and MICHELE
NORTON, Office Coordinator. Their goal is to help deliver quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly environment, while
establishing a long lasting relationship with each patient. Call
them at 402-845-6262, or visit them at 102 S. 2nd Street in
Doniphan, www.doniphandentist.com.
Meet DAYNA, SUMMER and PAT, youʼll appreciate and
respect the knowledge and guidance of our real estate
agents. Whether you are buying or selling a home or business they are just a phone call away. We at the REAL
ESTATE GROUP OF HASTINGS recognize these hard working ladies. Dayna Grimmett: 402-469-2108, Summer
Nunnenkamp: 402-460-6523 and Pat Ohmstede: 402-4699132. “Follow the Leader” weʼre located at 2215 W. 12th or
visit us at www.realestategroupofhastings.com or contact us
at 402-461-4888.
These PERSHING ORTHODONTICS assistants:
JESSICA
JARZYNKA (left), TAMMY HERRINGER (second from left) and
STEPHANIE BEIROW (right) and clinical coordinator, MARLENE
LEWIS (second from right) have combined experience of 56 years
of assisting at Pershing Orthodontics. When it comes to smiles, we
are the specialist to see. With the newest technology, we offer
CLEAR CERAMIC braces
and INVISALIGN treatment.
Come
to
Pershing
Orthodontics to see what the
clear option for you would be.
FIDLER AGENCY, INC is an independent insurance agency
located at 1710 West 2nd Street in Hastings offering Medicare
supplement, cancer insurance, major medical insurance, longterm care and life insurance. Pictured is office manager,
DOROTHY KELLY, who has been with Fidler Agency for 25
years. You can reach her at 402-463-6185.
THOMSEN OIL CO. is a full and self-service station open
Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6
p.m. Diesel fuel and full and self-service gasoline as well as
Phillips Oils are always available. Service for your vehicle
includes tune-ups, brakes, oil changes and air conditioners.
Also see us for U-Haul rentals. Thomsen Oil Co. is located at
806 East South Street in Hastings. Pictured is DEB HAMBURGER, office manager.
The YWCA Adams County has offered assistance, support
and opportunities to women and their families for over 95
years. The YWCA supports women at work and will continue
its focus on education, wellness, advocacy and fellowship.
Pictured (L-R) JENNIFER LEWIS, Executive Director;
CARISSA UHRMACHER, Power for Employment; JILL
HILGENDORF, Assistant Administrator and ERIN HOWE,
Community Educator. For more information, contact the
YWCA at (402) 462-8821 or www.ywcaadamscounty.org.
RUSSʼS dedicated business professionals separate us from
the rest. PAM CONNELY, human resources for 26 years;
BRENDA JONES, pricing coordinator for 26 years; and AMY
HALBERT, bakery manager for 26 years.
MARILYN ERNST is Office Manager at
HASTINGS FIRST CHOICE, located at 835 S.
Burlington Ave., Ste. 105, Hastings. Marilyn is
also a real estate agent and works with the
rental units managed by Hastings First Choice.
Call her at 462-2525 for available rentals.
BARISTAʼS is located on the corner of Hwy. 281 and Kansas
Avenue. Come visit our professionally trained staff serving
award winning coffees and specialty drinks. We offer an
extensive menu including childrenʼs drinks, caffeinated and
non caffeinated beverages, hot and cold, danishes, bagels,
scones, biscotti, hot cocoa, chai and delicious fruit smoothies.
Drive-thru or enjoy our outdoor patio seating. Delivery available. Call 463-6656 or stop by today. Visit us at www.baristasofhastings.com. Friend us on facebook & follow us on twitter. Pictured (L-R) JUDY GUNN, JILL HINRICHS and
SUSAN OVERMILLER, owner.
ADVANCE SERVICES, INC. offers full, part-time, seasonal,
and temporary employees. They interview potential employees daily using an exclusive multi-step application and interview process that will provide the most qualified employees
available. They are committed to putting you first by working
closely with local businesses and their employees. They offer
the flexibility and customer service you need in a staffing partner. JULIE DAVIS, Office Manager, invites you to stop in or
call today. Located at 213 S. Burlington, 402-463-6685.
Susan
Spady
Tammy
Ruhter
Flossie
Uhrmacher
JULIE RICHARDS, former owner of “Styles Unlimited” has
now opened a new beauty shop, OFF THE TOP, in her home.
Julie has more than 30 years experience in owning & operating salons in Hastings. Off The Top is a full service salon featuring cuts, colors and perms for the entire family. Located at
1137 W. 4th St. Call 402-463-0033 for an appointment.
With more than 20 years of design
experience, CAROL KUCERA of CAROL’S
WINDOW FASHIONS can help you find the
custom window treatment to reflect your
personality. Contact Carol at 402-463-3838
to set up a consultation.
For three generations, PERSHING ORTHODONTICS, 624 N.
Minnesota Ave., Hastings, has been working hard to provide the
best orthodontic treatments for you and your family. Financial
Coordinator, LEESA HESS (left) and Treatment Coordinator, JULIE
THOMSEN (right) know all about the power of a healthy and happy
smile. Call them at 402-462-4173 to set up an appointment today.
Meet (l-r) KARA THARP, Office Manager, and VICKI HALLER,
Office assistant at PATʼS AUTO REPAIR AND EXHAUST
PROS. A family owned and operated business for 30 years,
they can handle all your major and minor engine work.
Servicing air conditioning, transmission, brakes and exhaust.
They also weld, offer 24-hour lockout and towing service, free
in-town towing with repair, free in-town shuttle service, free pick
up and delivery of vehicle and accept all types of tow insurance.
You can reach the experts at Pat's at 402-463-9607, for all your
automotive needs. ASE Certified. Pat's is Hastings' only AAA
approved repair facility.
RUSSʼS dedicated business professionals separate us from
the rest. JANIS KOPERSKI, floral/accounts receivable for 22
years; and SHARIE NIEDERHAUS, spirits manager for 22
years.
RUSSʼS dedicated business professionals separate us from
the rest. MELLISSA PETERS, receiving manager for 21
years and MISTY DEDRICK, deli manager for 15 years.
KLEIN INSURANCE, INC., is an independent insurance
agency located at 710 South Burlington in Hastings. Pictured
is (l-r) BONNIE MORSE and MICHELLE HARTFORD,
CPSR. Michelle has over 25 years of experience at Klein
Insurance. She is a member of the Independent Agents of
Nebraska and Professional Insurance Agents of Nebraska.
She will be glad to help you with all your personal or commercial needs. Stop in or call 463-1256 today.
The stations of PLATTE RIVER RADIO, 1230 KHAS, The
Breeze 94.5, Classic Hits 98.9 & ESPN Radio are your links to
news, weather, sports, local information and Partyline. Get
great deals from area merchants at BuyEZAuction.com. Follow
local sports teams at platteriverpreps.com. Bookmark
hastingslink.com for livestreaming, classifieds and podcasts.
Pictured (left-right): SHERRY FOSTER-Account
Executive & Sales, DONNA KELLER-Production,
MEGAN BOHL -Office Assistant & Partyline and
MARILYN BUSBOOM-Office Manager.
Bev
Ost
SUSAN SPADY, TAMMY RUHTER, FLOSSIE
UHRMACHER and BEV OST are YOUR real
estate agents at HASTINGS FIRST CHOICE,
located at 835 S. Burlington Ave., Ste. 105, in
Hastings. These experienced agents are ready
to work for you in either buying or selling your
home or business. Reach Susan at 402-9842881, Tammy at 402-705-2250, Flossie at 402469-1721, Bev at 402-463-9377 or the office at
402-462-2525.
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Weʼd like to invite you in to “SMILE WITH STYLE” with us at
BAUER & HOWARD DENTAL CARE! Pictured is our front
desk team (l-r): PATTY BASSETT, Office Coordinator; JODI
KELLY, Financial Coordinator; and NICOLE DELGADO,
Scheduling Coordinator. Together, they strive to make your
dental experience stress free by addressing your questions &
concerns regarding treatment, scheduling, insurance & payments as clearly & accurately as possible. They want it to be an
experience that is one to “SMILE” about. Call (402) 462-6410
today or visit our website at www.hastingsdentist.com.
Conveniently located at the Hastings Medical Park.
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CRYSTAL BERNARD, Teller; SANDI PETERSON, Teller and
KIM SHELTON, Teller are ready to serve their customers and
community at GREAT WESTERN BANK, 700 North Burlington
Avenue.
1987
BRUCE FURNITURE of Hastings introduces ADELA CAMPOS,
JOANNA FABER and JACKIE LEMMER who are sales associates. Whether your needs are a single piece or an entire room of
furnishings, Joanna, Adela and Jackie are there with professional assistance. Adela is also bilingual to better serve the needs of
all our customers. For a complete selection of furniture and mattresses, come shop Bruce Furniture.
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
HASTINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION staff includes KILEY
McCOY (seated), KENDRA BARGEN and LESA CROPLEY.
They are here to serve the financial needs of residents who
live or work in the following counties: Adams, Clay, Fillmore,
Nuckolls, Thayer and Webster. NCUA insured to $250,000.
HASTINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION staff includes CHERI
REAMS (seated), LINDA STARK and CINDY VANDERWERFF. They are here to serve the financial needs of residents
who live or work in the following counties: Adams, Clay,
Fillmore, Nuckolls, Thayer and Webster. NCUA insured to
$250,000.
MARY CREIGH, Branch Manager; KATHY HOHENSEE,
Personal Banker and COURTNEY BUMGARDNER, Personal
Banker are ready to serve their customers and community at
GREAT WESTERN BANK, 700 North Burlington Avenue.
At CRAZY BEAUTIFUL HAIR & NAIL SALON, LISA
HEALEY, stylist, DENISE HUBBARD, owner/stylist/nail tech,
and JAMIE SCHMIDT, stylist, offer all hair services, natural nail
manicures, acrylic nails, pedicures, and waxing services. Visit
them at 200 West 2nd or give them a call at 462-2901.
Outsource ALL your business or personal bookkeeping needs
to BALANCED BOOKS, LLC. Let us handle your day to day
paperwork, A/R, A/P and payroll. Computerized reports will
help you track the growth of your business. Pictured (l-r) are:
CINDY WITTENBACH, JAN HARDING and PAULA KEHOE.
JOAN BITTFIELD (center) along with her husband Joe are
the owners of H & R BLOCK in Hastings. She has been with
H&R Block since 1976. MAUREEN MOHLMAN (right) has
been an office supervisor since 1978 and teaching tax classes since 1981. KAYE LIGHT (left) has been preparing taxes
since 1998. Stop by at 1011 West 2nd or call 462-5282. Not
Pictured: SUSAN PRICE and RICKIE CRANDELL.
MY SISTERʼS CLOSET
is a unique boutique offering
high quality, designer label
pre-owned clothing, shoes and accessories as
well as collectible items and gifts.
John Deere, Coca Cola, Betty Boop, Mickey
Mouse, Puzzles, Wizard of Oz, Gone with the
Wind, clocks, collectible telephones, Elvis
Presley, Popeye, Flintstones, Peanuts Gang.
Owned & Operated by LINDA KUBE.
The boutique is open only on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 223 N. Lincoln.
ERIN CAFFERTY of JOHNSON IMPERIAL HOME CO.
serves as controller for the Johnson companies. Their services include home building, commercial rental properties and
manufacturing. You can reach Erin and Johnson Imperial
Home Co. in the Landmark Center, 2727 W. 2nd Street, Suite
221, Hastings or by calling (402) 461-4100.
RAQUEL HUSTED is the director of client services for
LANDMARK CENTER. In addition to providing secretarial-receptionist services she will receive and direct incoming phone calls for Landmark occupants. Choice space is
currently available. Call 402-461-4100 if you would like to
be part of Hastingsʼ finest office/retail center.
Meet JULIE ELLENWOOD of DECOR AND DESIGN. If you
are looking to decorate a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, take
on the whole house or just wake up a tired space. Julie has
endless ideas that are sure to capture your style and personality. Sheʼs been working in the Hastings area for several
years. Call Julie at 402-984-1591.
THE CHILDRENʼS REHAB CENTER provides Occupational,
Physical and Speech-Language Pathology with specialities to
include aquatic therapy, sensory integration and feeding and
swallowing deficits. We also offer FREE screenings. Pictured
above: L-R REBECCA SEAGREN, Physical Therapist;
BROOKE WEST, Speech Language Pathologist and MEGAN
PABEN, Occupational Therapist. For more information call
402-463-2077 or stop by 835 S. Burlington #110, Hastings.
DEB LESPREANCE, SUE BROWN, SHARON UDEN,
TRISH JENSEN and BARB CLONCH, (not pictured), of
CALICO COTTAGE, invite you to come in and see the latest
in quilting trends. They have over 2,000 bolts of cotton fabrics, plus patterns, notions and kits. Now available, commercial machine quilting. Calico Cottage, 731 West 2nd,
Hastings, 463-6767.
SUSAN SONDAG and PATTY GOLLNER, registered pharmacists are at KEITHʼS MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY located at the Hastings Medical Park and THERESA REIBER,
registered pharmacist at KEITHʼS DRIVE IN DRUG, located
on the corner of 5th and Hastings. Both locations offer prompt
and dependable service for all of your health and prescription
needs.
2012
25th Anniversary
I. DESIGNS interior design studio is located at the Landmark
Center 2727 West 2nd Suite #330. Owner JANNA
JOHNSON is celebrating her 25th Anniversary. Watch for
the 3 day celebration Oct. 25, 26, 27. By appointment cal
461-9733.
K im b ra Jo hns o n
M A ,R H IA ,C H D A
For almost 20 years, the JUDY BARNES STATE FARM
INSURANCE AGENCY has strived to provide professional,
friendly and cost-effective service to policyholders in
Nebraska. Please contact JUDY (seated), SHELLY (left) or
PAM (right) for auto, home, life, health, medicare supplement,
crop/hail, long term care and banking products. Judy also
works with retirement solutions, mutual funds, rollovers and
annuities. You may visit them at 205 S. Burlington, Hastings
or call 402-462-2080.
HASTINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION staff includes JONI
HAVRANEK (seated), JAMIE HINRICHS, ASHLEY KIRSTINE and KRISTEN NEJEZCHLEB. They are here to serve
the financial needs of residents who live or work in the following counties: Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Nuckolls, Thayer and
Webster. NCUA insured to $250,000.
Pa m K o c h
R H IA ,C C S -P
H ealthInfo Innovations, ow ned and operated by Kim bra Johnson,
M A , R H IA , C H D A , and Pam Koch, R H IA , C C S-P, provides services to
physicians offices in the areas of clinicalcoding, IC D -9-C M and C PT
training and education, docum entation audits, electronic m edical
claim s billing and reim bursem ent m anagem ent as w ellas health
inform ation m anagem ent consulting. Pam is also an A H IM A
approved IC D -10-C M /PC S trainer.
NELSON’S FURNITURE Sales Associate, KATHY WATHEN,
make customer satisfaction their number one priority.
Nelson’s Furniture features the best selection with EVERYDAY LOW PRICES on name brand furnishings and mattresses
in
Hastings.
Nelson’s
Furniture,
742
West 2nd Street, Hastings, 402-463-2465.
Big City Spice, Small Town Nice, One Low Price!
H ealthInfo Innovations
...a health information management consulting
company serving south central Nebraska
223 East 14th S treet,S uite 240,H astings,N E
402-463-6111 • 402-463-0122 (fax)
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HAIR DESIGN TEAM & NAILS is a full service salon serving
the community for 15 years. Pictured are (l-r) KATE GLEBE,
MICHELLE HUFFAKER and JENNIFER TERWEY, owners
and stylists of Hair Design Team & Nails. Other stylists
include Julie Boydston, Shannon Reams, Tabby Dubas,
Jonie Wilhelm, DeEtta Conklin and Amanda Perry. Nail technicians are Cindy Kinney and Martha Kershner. Stop by 208
S. Burlington, Ste. 102, or call 462-4499 (hair) or 463-3630
(nails) for an appointment.
HASTINGS FAMILY PLANNING Medical Billing Specialist,
RHONDA BRANNON, Clinic Manager, CELEST HORST,
LPN, and Receptionist, MIXABEL GUILLEN, provide affordable reproductive healthcare for men and women in south
central Nebraska. Teaming with local physicians and a certified nurse midwife, Hastings Family planning staff provides
gynecological exams, infection screenings, birth control
options, and general education and counseling related to
reproductive and sexual health. Hastings Family Planning is
located in the Foote Building at 422 N. Hastings, ste. 204. Go
to www.hastingsfamilyplanning.com or call 463-5687 for more
information.
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CONNIE HARRIS, along with her husband Dave, own and
operate DAVEʼS SHOE & BOOT REPAIR in downtown
Hastings. Dave's is your one stop shop for all your repair and
refurbish needs of shoes, boots and sandals including
Birkenstocks. They also do custom leather work, corrective
work, and much more. Stop in and see Dave and Connie
today at 705 West 1st Street, 402-984-6230.
HASTINGS FAMILY PLANNING Community Educator,
BETSY HERRMAN, and Executive Director, BARBARA
FREI, provide various educational services to south central
Nebraska. Presentations to community organizations and
school systems about sexual and reproductive health allow
individuals to make responsible lifestyle choices. Topics
include peer pressure, puberty, self-esteem, teen pregnancy,
sexually transmitted diseases, and benefits of routine reproductive health check-ups. Hastings Family Planning is located in the Foote Building at 422 N. Hastings, ste. 204. Go to
www.hastingsfamilyplanning.com or call 463-5687 for more
information.
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Meet LISA WRIGHT, Branch Office Administrator, BECKY
MADDOX, Financial Advisor, and TONYA KRUEGER, Sr.
Branch Office Administrator at EDWARD JONES, 630 W.
2nd Street. Edward Jones is a member of the New York Stock
Exchange, and has over 12,000 Financial Advisors throughout the United States and Canada. Becky has been providing
investment solutions to clients for more than 30 years. Their
branch office can be reached by calling 402-463-0631.
Meet JUDY NABOWER, Financial Advisor and SUSAN
EINREM, Branch Office Administrator of EDWARD JONES.
Edward Jones provides investment advice and financial services for individual investors in the United States and Canada. The
firmʼs 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with more
than 7 million clients to understand their personal goals. Edward
Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-toface relationships with clients. Their office is located in
Burlington Village at 220 S. Burlington, Ste 2. 402-462-4006 or
877-462-4006.
ABSOLUTE CROP INSURANCE believes that proper crop
insurance coverage is important to your farming business.
SHANNON HANNAPPEL is an agent that understands the
farm business and is willing to go the extra mile is just as vital
to your success. Shannon can be reached at 402-462-5252
or at [email protected].
HERITAGE BANK staff members CONNIE VALENTINE,
Operations Specialist, (seated); WANDA HIATT, Receptionist;
LYNNE BOSTON, Loan Administration and DAWN BALDWIN,
Assistant Relationship Manager are glad to assist you with any
of your banking needs.
HERITAGE BANK staff members LINDSEY HARRISON,
Investment Assistant, BRENDA GARTNER, JENNIFER
BERNS and VICKIE SUMMERS, Personal Bankers are glad to
assist you with any of your banking needs.
SCOTT NORLEN STATE FARM Account Managers DEB
SHARRICK, STACEY JENSBY and Customer Serivce
Specialist LORA NORLEN are available to serve the
Hastings area. They specialize in auto, home, life and
farm/ranch. They are open from 8:30 to 5:00 on week
days and are available by appointment evenings and
weekends. Stop in today to get a competitive quote at
1017 West 2nd Stree next to Allenʼs in the Clock Tower
Plaza, give us a call at 402-463-9525 or visit our website
at www.scottnorlen.com.
For over 20 years, RANDYʼS SPRINKLER SYSTEMS at 3306
Island Circle in Grand Island has served the area with commercial and residential lawn sprinkler services. For the past 10
of those years, ANGIE LISKE has managed the office duties
and, along with the pugs, kept the team on the field. Now you
can put a face to the voice when you call 308-384-4036.
SARAH KROOS (L) and DEB CARLSTROM (R), Branch Office
Administrators for Financial Advisor Dan Hollatz at EDWARD
JONES, a member of the New York Stock Exchange. Edward
Jones serves individual investors with municipal bonds, CDs,
mutual funds, annuities, retirement plans, stocks and money
market accounts just to name a few. Call or stop by to discuss
investment alternatives for your hard earned serious dollars.
Located at the Clocktower Plaza, 1019 W. 2nd. (402) 462-9119.
JOANNE GOLGERT is Senior Branch Office Administrator
for Brent Schirmer at EDWARD JONES, a member of the
New York Stock Exchange. Edward Jones serves individual
investors with stocks, bonds, CDs, mutual funds, annuities,
retirement plans, and money market accounts, just to name a
few. Feel free to call or stop by to discuss alternatives for your
hard-earned dollars. Located in the Landmark Center, 2727
W. 2nd St. #304, next to Hunanʼs. (402) 462-5565.
CURVES offers a 30 minute total body work-out for women.
They also provide certified trainers, weight management classes, supplements and clothing. If you are looking to get fit in a
fun and friendly atmosphere stop in and visit Trainers (l-r) back:
DESI, CHRISTINA, Front: TAYLOR and TERRI at 505 N.
Hastings Ave., Suite 102 or call 402-460-6122. Not pictured is
DIANE, owner/trainer.
HASTINGS ORTHOPAEDICS has a long history of care in
the Hastings community and throughout Central Nebraska.
Come visit (l-r) LACI REINERS, Testing Coordinator; MARY
ADERHOLT, Practice Manager and ANGIE BUHR,
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Hastings. Not Pictured is DIANNE JUDY, RN, Surgery Nurse.
HASTINGS ORTHOPAEDICS continues to provide a full scope
of orthopaedic care including fracture care, total joint replacement, hand surgery, arthritic joint relief, back care and sports
medicine. Pictured is (l-r) KATHY ULDRICH, Surgery
Coordinator; KATIE NEWSOME, Receptionist; CAROL
SHEETS, X-Ray Technician; and COURTNEY RUSH,
Technician. They can be reached at 402-462-2139 or at 2207
Osborne Dr. West, Ste. 100.
FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES provides insurance
and investment products/services to meet your needs
through all stages of life. KATHY UHRMACHER, crop insurance; APRIL COLLICOTT, customer service and JACKIE
WRIGHT, sales, can help determine how to meet those
needs. Visit the office of Rod Hunt at 1902 W. 2nd St. Ph.
402-462-2920.
HOME REAL ESTATE Broker/Owner, DARLA BRUNA
CRS, GRI, SFR; sales agents CHERRI GERING and
SUSIE GREGORY, and office manager, KATHY MAGNUSSEN invite you to visit them at their new location
3100 North Osborne Drive East, Suite 103. For all your
real estate needs call an agent today at 402-461-6930 or
visit their website at www.homehastings.com.
Pictured are MICHELLE KOHMETSCHER, Community
Services Coordinator, SHARON BRECKNER, Director,
RHONDA KOLBET, Programming Director and WENDY
BUHR, New Resident Services. Just a few of the friendly
faces youʼll see when you visit THE KENSINGTON ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY AND EVERGREEN COURT MEMORY CARE where “Treating people like family is the Heart of
what we do.”
HASTINGS ORTHOPAEDICS has a long history of care and
continues to provide a full scope of orthopaedic care to
Hastings and Central Nebraska. Pictured (l-r) CHRIS SMITH,
Medical Records; KAY DUNSWORTH, Check-Out; GAIL
STUTTE-SMIDT, Chart Coordinator; and TAMMY SCHNEIDER, X-Ray Technician.
2207 Osborne Dr. West, Ste. 100, 402-462-2139
HASTINGS ORTHOPAEDICS has a long history of care and
continues to provide a full scope of orthopaedic care to Hastings
and Central Nebraska. (l-r) KRISTIN MAYSON, ATC, DME
Coordinator; LISA ZIMMERMAN, Patient Accounts
Coordinator; TARA KONEN, CMA (AAMA); and MICHELLE
BATTERMAN, PA-C are here to meet your growing orthopaedic
health care needs. They are located at 2207 Osborne Dr. West,
Ste. 100 or can be reached at 402-462-2139.
(L-R) Penny Birky, Dianne Danehey, Lupe Hickey, Luz Marina Arboleda.
Offering Professional Spanish and English
Translation and Proofreading Services
SUPER WAL-MART is located at 3803 Osborne Drive West
in Hastings. They are open 24 hours a day for your convenience. Come by for the lowest prices on all your needs from
groceries to garden supplies, household items to tires and
more. Pharmacy hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. One-Hour
Photo Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-8
p.m. Tire & Lube Express Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Optical Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8
p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m. Pictured are SHERRI COHN,
ZMS, ROBIN GERLOFF, dept. manager, KATHY KELLEY,
dept. manager, and CONNIE ORTAIES, asst. manager.
SUPER WAL-MART is located at 3803 Osborne Drive West
in Hastings. They are open 24 hours a day for your convenience. Come by for the lowest prices on all your needs from
groceries to garden supplies, household items to tires and
more. Pharmacy hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. One-Hour
Photo Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-8
p.m. Tire & Lube Express Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Optical Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8
p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m. Pictured are department managers SHEILA REMPE, AMBER SOUCEK, JODY HINKLE
and JAMIE THOMAS.
STATE FARM INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
provides all of your insurance and financial services needs,
including personal and business insurance, college savings
plans, mutual funds and retirement plans. Call or stop in for
that good neighbor State Farm service and visit with (l-r)
MELINDA DURHAM and CATHY PAULK, Insurance Account
Representatives, and LAURA SCHNEIDER, Agent and
Registered Representative, who offer a combined 35 years of
insurance experience. They are located at 410 N. Minnesota,
Hastings, or call 402-463-5408.
GENEVA STATE BANK in Hastings is very proud to have
BETH COIL, Banking Associate; JULIE DODSON, Customer
Service and Ambassador Club Coordinator; JODI ELSBERRY, Loan Clerk; and DAUNIA LEMKE, Personal Banker, as
part of our staff. Our friendly, full-service team promises to
provide you with the best banking option in town. Jeremy
Anderson is Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of
the branch located at 3602 Cimarron Plaza, Suite 340.
The entire staff has many combined years of banking
experience and invite you to stop in and see how we
can help you with your banking needs.
Member FDIC
Don't just take a bath, make it a Bath Bliss bath! BATH
BLISS GIFTS has everything you need for a bath or shower
and more! Shop for yourself or others, we have sudsy fun for
everyone; soaps, lotions, soy candle & reed diffusers.
Illunimated glass blocks with your favorite team, logo or picture. We love to help you design a personalized gift basket
or home fragrance. Check out our cozy bathrobes. We feature the only Camoflauge Bath Robes for men and women in
the area! Bath Bliss Gifts, 536 West 2nd Street, Hastings.
402-461-4939. Like us on facebook. Pictured is: TAMMY
ORTHMANN.
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Meet TONYA KRUEGER, Sr. Branch Office Adminstrator,
DANYELLE BURNS, Financial Advisor and LISA WRIGHT,
Branch Office Administrator located at EDWARD JONES, 630
W. 2nd Street. Edward Jones, Member SIPC, is a member of
the New York Stock Exchange, and has over 12,000 Financial
Advisors throughout the United States and Canada. Danyelle
is ready to assist you with your financial needs and provide
time-tested strategies to help secure your financial future. You
may reach their branch office by calling 402-463-0631.
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Pictured are (Front Row l-r): Megan Eaton, Barbara Peckham-Devine, Chelsea Willden, April
Rostvet, (Second Row l-r) Jan Quackenbush, Laurie Kulus, Shelly Meyer, Liz Dreher, Joni Philippi,
Cassie Stenka, (Third Row l-r): Deb Erickson, Dori Altmaier, Kristina Kohler, Amber Newton,
Amanda Duden, (Back Row l-r): Glenda Saathoff, Leslea Calhoun, April Eikmeier, Mandy
Halbmaier.
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Pictured are (Front Row l-r): Megan Eaton, Barbara Peckham-Devine, Chelsea Willden, April
Rostvet, (Second Row l-r) Jan Quackenbush, Laurie Kulus, Shelly Meyer, Liz Dreher, Joni Philippi,
Cassie Stenka, (Third Row l-r): Deb Erickson, Dori Altmaier, Kristina Kohler, Amber Newton,
Amanda Duden, (Back Row l-r): Glenda Saathoff, Leslea Calhoun, April Eikmeier, Mandy
Halbmaier.
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Meet LISA WRIGHT, Branch Office Administrator, BECKY
MADDOX, Financial Advisor, and TONYA KRUEGER, Sr.
Branch Office Administrator at EDWARD JONES, 630 W.
2nd Street. Edward Jones is a member of the New York Stock
Exchange, and has over 12,000 Financial Advisors throughout the United States and Canada. Becky has been providing
investment solutions to clients for more than 30 years. Their
branch office can be reached by calling 402-463-0631.
Meet JUDY NABOWER, Financial Advisor and SUSAN
EINREM, Branch Office Administrator of EDWARD JONES.
Edward Jones provides investment advice and financial services for individual investors in the United States and Canada. The
firmʼs 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with more
than 7 million clients to understand their personal goals. Edward
Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-toface relationships with clients. Their office is located in
Burlington Village at 220 S. Burlington, Ste 2. 402-462-4006 or
877-462-4006.
ABSOLUTE CROP INSURANCE believes that proper crop
insurance coverage is important to your farming business.
SHANNON HANNAPPEL is an agent that understands the
farm business and is willing to go the extra mile is just as vital
to your success. Shannon can be reached at 402-462-5252
or at [email protected].
HERITAGE BANK staff members CONNIE VALENTINE,
Operations Specialist, (seated); WANDA HIATT, Receptionist;
LYNNE BOSTON, Loan Administration and DAWN BALDWIN,
Assistant Relationship Manager are glad to assist you with any
of your banking needs.
HERITAGE BANK staff members LINDSEY HARRISON,
Investment Assistant, BRENDA GARTNER, JENNIFER
BERNS and VICKIE SUMMERS, Personal Bankers are glad to
assist you with any of your banking needs.
SCOTT NORLEN STATE FARM Account Managers DEB
SHARRICK, STACEY JENSBY and Customer Serivce
Specialist LORA NORLEN are available to serve the
Hastings area. They specialize in auto, home, life and
farm/ranch. They are open from 8:30 to 5:00 on week
days and are available by appointment evenings and
weekends. Stop in today to get a competitive quote at
1017 West 2nd Stree next to Allenʼs in the Clock Tower
Plaza, give us a call at 402-463-9525 or visit our website
at www.scottnorlen.com.
For over 20 years, RANDYʼS SPRINKLER SYSTEMS at 3306
Island Circle in Grand Island has served the area with commercial and residential lawn sprinkler services. For the past 10
of those years, ANGIE LISKE has managed the office duties
and, along with the pugs, kept the team on the field. Now you
can put a face to the voice when you call 308-384-4036.
SARAH KROOS (L) and DEB CARLSTROM (R), Branch Office
Administrators for Financial Advisor Dan Hollatz at EDWARD
JONES, a member of the New York Stock Exchange. Edward
Jones serves individual investors with municipal bonds, CDs,
mutual funds, annuities, retirement plans, stocks and money
market accounts just to name a few. Call or stop by to discuss
investment alternatives for your hard earned serious dollars.
Located at the Clocktower Plaza, 1019 W. 2nd. (402) 462-9119.
JOANNE GOLGERT is Senior Branch Office Administrator
for Brent Schirmer at EDWARD JONES, a member of the
New York Stock Exchange. Edward Jones serves individual
investors with stocks, bonds, CDs, mutual funds, annuities,
retirement plans, and money market accounts, just to name a
few. Feel free to call or stop by to discuss alternatives for your
hard-earned dollars. Located in the Landmark Center, 2727
W. 2nd St. #304, next to Hunanʼs. (402) 462-5565.
CURVES offers a 30 minute total body work-out for women.
They also provide certified trainers, weight management classes, supplements and clothing. If you are looking to get fit in a
fun and friendly atmosphere stop in and visit Trainers (l-r) back:
DESI, CHRISTINA, Front: TAYLOR and TERRI at 505 N.
Hastings Ave., Suite 102 or call 402-460-6122. Not pictured is
DIANE, owner/trainer.
HASTINGS ORTHOPAEDICS has a long history of care in
the Hastings community and throughout Central Nebraska.
Come visit (l-r) LACI REINERS, Testing Coordinator; MARY
ADERHOLT, Practice Manager and ANGIE BUHR,
Transcription at 2207 Osborne Dr. West, Suite 100 in
Hastings. Not Pictured is DIANNE JUDY, RN, Surgery Nurse.
HASTINGS ORTHOPAEDICS continues to provide a full scope
of orthopaedic care including fracture care, total joint replacement, hand surgery, arthritic joint relief, back care and sports
medicine. Pictured is (l-r) KATHY ULDRICH, Surgery
Coordinator; KATIE NEWSOME, Receptionist; CAROL
SHEETS, X-Ray Technician; and COURTNEY RUSH,
Technician. They can be reached at 402-462-2139 or at 2207
Osborne Dr. West, Ste. 100.
FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES provides insurance
and investment products/services to meet your needs
through all stages of life. KATHY UHRMACHER, crop insurance; APRIL COLLICOTT, customer service and JACKIE
WRIGHT, sales, can help determine how to meet those
needs. Visit the office of Rod Hunt at 1902 W. 2nd St. Ph.
402-462-2920.
HOME REAL ESTATE Broker/Owner, DARLA BRUNA
CRS, GRI, SFR; sales agents CHERRI GERING and
SUSIE GREGORY, and office manager, KATHY MAGNUSSEN invite you to visit them at their new location
3100 North Osborne Drive East, Suite 103. For all your
real estate needs call an agent today at 402-461-6930 or
visit their website at www.homehastings.com.
Pictured are MICHELLE KOHMETSCHER, Community
Services Coordinator, SHARON BRECKNER, Director,
RHONDA KOLBET, Programming Director and WENDY
BUHR, New Resident Services. Just a few of the friendly
faces youʼll see when you visit THE KENSINGTON ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY AND EVERGREEN COURT MEMORY CARE where “Treating people like family is the Heart of
what we do.”
HASTINGS ORTHOPAEDICS has a long history of care and
continues to provide a full scope of orthopaedic care to
Hastings and Central Nebraska. Pictured (l-r) CHRIS SMITH,
Medical Records; KAY DUNSWORTH, Check-Out; GAIL
STUTTE-SMIDT, Chart Coordinator; and TAMMY SCHNEIDER, X-Ray Technician.
2207 Osborne Dr. West, Ste. 100, 402-462-2139
HASTINGS ORTHOPAEDICS has a long history of care and
continues to provide a full scope of orthopaedic care to Hastings
and Central Nebraska. (l-r) KRISTIN MAYSON, ATC, DME
Coordinator; LISA ZIMMERMAN, Patient Accounts
Coordinator; TARA KONEN, CMA (AAMA); and MICHELLE
BATTERMAN, PA-C are here to meet your growing orthopaedic
health care needs. They are located at 2207 Osborne Dr. West,
Ste. 100 or can be reached at 402-462-2139.
(L-R) Penny Birky, Dianne Danehey, Lupe Hickey, Luz Marina Arboleda.
Offering Professional Spanish and English
Translation and Proofreading Services
SUPER WAL-MART is located at 3803 Osborne Drive West
in Hastings. They are open 24 hours a day for your convenience. Come by for the lowest prices on all your needs from
groceries to garden supplies, household items to tires and
more. Pharmacy hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. One-Hour
Photo Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-8
p.m. Tire & Lube Express Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Optical Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8
p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m. Pictured are SHERRI COHN,
ZMS, ROBIN GERLOFF, dept. manager, KATHY KELLEY,
dept. manager, and CONNIE ORTAIES, asst. manager.
SUPER WAL-MART is located at 3803 Osborne Drive West
in Hastings. They are open 24 hours a day for your convenience. Come by for the lowest prices on all your needs from
groceries to garden supplies, household items to tires and
more. Pharmacy hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. One-Hour
Photo Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-8
p.m. Tire & Lube Express Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Optical Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8
p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m. Pictured are department managers SHEILA REMPE, AMBER SOUCEK, JODY HINKLE
and JAMIE THOMAS.
STATE FARM INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
provides all of your insurance and financial services needs,
including personal and business insurance, college savings
plans, mutual funds and retirement plans. Call or stop in for
that good neighbor State Farm service and visit with (l-r)
MELINDA DURHAM and CATHY PAULK, Insurance Account
Representatives, and LAURA SCHNEIDER, Agent and
Registered Representative, who offer a combined 35 years of
insurance experience. They are located at 410 N. Minnesota,
Hastings, or call 402-463-5408.
GENEVA STATE BANK in Hastings is very proud to have
BETH COIL, Banking Associate; JULIE DODSON, Customer
Service and Ambassador Club Coordinator; JODI ELSBERRY, Loan Clerk; and DAUNIA LEMKE, Personal Banker, as
part of our staff. Our friendly, full-service team promises to
provide you with the best banking option in town. Jeremy
Anderson is Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of
the branch located at 3602 Cimarron Plaza, Suite 340.
The entire staff has many combined years of banking
experience and invite you to stop in and see how we
can help you with your banking needs.
Member FDIC
Don't just take a bath, make it a Bath Bliss bath! BATH
BLISS GIFTS has everything you need for a bath or shower
and more! Shop for yourself or others, we have sudsy fun for
everyone; soaps, lotions, soy candle & reed diffusers.
Illunimated glass blocks with your favorite team, logo or picture. We love to help you design a personalized gift basket
or home fragrance. Check out our cozy bathrobes. We feature the only Camoflauge Bath Robes for men and women in
the area! Bath Bliss Gifts, 536 West 2nd Street, Hastings.
402-461-4939. Like us on facebook. Pictured is: TAMMY
ORTHMANN.
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Meet TONYA KRUEGER, Sr. Branch Office Adminstrator,
DANYELLE BURNS, Financial Advisor and LISA WRIGHT,
Branch Office Administrator located at EDWARD JONES, 630
W. 2nd Street. Edward Jones, Member SIPC, is a member of
the New York Stock Exchange, and has over 12,000 Financial
Advisors throughout the United States and Canada. Danyelle
is ready to assist you with your financial needs and provide
time-tested strategies to help secure your financial future. You
may reach their branch office by calling 402-463-0631.
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CRYSTAL BERNARD, Teller; SANDI PETERSON, Teller and
KIM SHELTON, Teller are ready to serve their customers and
community at GREAT WESTERN BANK, 700 North Burlington
Avenue.
1987
BRUCE FURNITURE of Hastings introduces ADELA CAMPOS,
JOANNA FABER and JACKIE LEMMER who are sales associates. Whether your needs are a single piece or an entire room of
furnishings, Joanna, Adela and Jackie are there with professional assistance. Adela is also bilingual to better serve the needs of
all our customers. For a complete selection of furniture and mattresses, come shop Bruce Furniture.
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
HASTINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION staff includes KILEY
McCOY (seated), KENDRA BARGEN and LESA CROPLEY.
They are here to serve the financial needs of residents who
live or work in the following counties: Adams, Clay, Fillmore,
Nuckolls, Thayer and Webster. NCUA insured to $250,000.
HASTINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION staff includes CHERI
REAMS (seated), LINDA STARK and CINDY VANDERWERFF. They are here to serve the financial needs of residents
who live or work in the following counties: Adams, Clay,
Fillmore, Nuckolls, Thayer and Webster. NCUA insured to
$250,000.
MARY CREIGH, Branch Manager; KATHY HOHENSEE,
Personal Banker and COURTNEY BUMGARDNER, Personal
Banker are ready to serve their customers and community at
GREAT WESTERN BANK, 700 North Burlington Avenue.
At CRAZY BEAUTIFUL HAIR & NAIL SALON, LISA
HEALEY, stylist, DENISE HUBBARD, owner/stylist/nail tech,
and JAMIE SCHMIDT, stylist, offer all hair services, natural nail
manicures, acrylic nails, pedicures, and waxing services. Visit
them at 200 West 2nd or give them a call at 462-2901.
Outsource ALL your business or personal bookkeeping needs
to BALANCED BOOKS, LLC. Let us handle your day to day
paperwork, A/R, A/P and payroll. Computerized reports will
help you track the growth of your business. Pictured (l-r) are:
CINDY WITTENBACH, JAN HARDING and PAULA KEHOE.
JOAN BITTFIELD (center) along with her husband Joe are
the owners of H & R BLOCK in Hastings. She has been with
H&R Block since 1976. MAUREEN MOHLMAN (right) has
been an office supervisor since 1978 and teaching tax classes since 1981. KAYE LIGHT (left) has been preparing taxes
since 1998. Stop by at 1011 West 2nd or call 462-5282. Not
Pictured: SUSAN PRICE and RICKIE CRANDELL.
MY SISTERʼS CLOSET
is a unique boutique offering
high quality, designer label
pre-owned clothing, shoes and accessories as
well as collectible items and gifts.
John Deere, Coca Cola, Betty Boop, Mickey
Mouse, Puzzles, Wizard of Oz, Gone with the
Wind, clocks, collectible telephones, Elvis
Presley, Popeye, Flintstones, Peanuts Gang.
Owned & Operated by LINDA KUBE.
The boutique is open only on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 223 N. Lincoln.
ERIN CAFFERTY of JOHNSON IMPERIAL HOME CO.
serves as controller for the Johnson companies. Their services include home building, commercial rental properties and
manufacturing. You can reach Erin and Johnson Imperial
Home Co. in the Landmark Center, 2727 W. 2nd Street, Suite
221, Hastings or by calling (402) 461-4100.
RAQUEL HUSTED is the director of client services for
LANDMARK CENTER. In addition to providing secretarial-receptionist services she will receive and direct incoming phone calls for Landmark occupants. Choice space is
currently available. Call 402-461-4100 if you would like to
be part of Hastingsʼ finest office/retail center.
Meet JULIE ELLENWOOD of DECOR AND DESIGN. If you
are looking to decorate a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, take
on the whole house or just wake up a tired space. Julie has
endless ideas that are sure to capture your style and personality. Sheʼs been working in the Hastings area for several
years. Call Julie at 402-984-1591.
THE CHILDRENʼS REHAB CENTER provides Occupational,
Physical and Speech-Language Pathology with specialities to
include aquatic therapy, sensory integration and feeding and
swallowing deficits. We also offer FREE screenings. Pictured
above: L-R REBECCA SEAGREN, Physical Therapist;
BROOKE WEST, Speech Language Pathologist and MEGAN
PABEN, Occupational Therapist. For more information call
402-463-2077 or stop by 835 S. Burlington #110, Hastings.
DEB LESPREANCE, SUE BROWN, SHARON UDEN,
TRISH JENSEN and BARB CLONCH, (not pictured), of
CALICO COTTAGE, invite you to come in and see the latest
in quilting trends. They have over 2,000 bolts of cotton fabrics, plus patterns, notions and kits. Now available, commercial machine quilting. Calico Cottage, 731 West 2nd,
Hastings, 463-6767.
SUSAN SONDAG and PATTY GOLLNER, registered pharmacists are at KEITHʼS MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY located at the Hastings Medical Park and THERESA REIBER,
registered pharmacist at KEITHʼS DRIVE IN DRUG, located
on the corner of 5th and Hastings. Both locations offer prompt
and dependable service for all of your health and prescription
needs.
2012
25th Anniversary
I. DESIGNS interior design studio is located at the Landmark
Center 2727 West 2nd Suite #330. Owner JANNA
JOHNSON is celebrating her 25th Anniversary. Watch for
the 3 day celebration Oct. 25, 26, 27. By appointment cal
461-9733.
K im b ra Jo hns o n
M A ,R H IA ,C H D A
For almost 20 years, the JUDY BARNES STATE FARM
INSURANCE AGENCY has strived to provide professional,
friendly and cost-effective service to policyholders in
Nebraska. Please contact JUDY (seated), SHELLY (left) or
PAM (right) for auto, home, life, health, medicare supplement,
crop/hail, long term care and banking products. Judy also
works with retirement solutions, mutual funds, rollovers and
annuities. You may visit them at 205 S. Burlington, Hastings
or call 402-462-2080.
HASTINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION staff includes JONI
HAVRANEK (seated), JAMIE HINRICHS, ASHLEY KIRSTINE and KRISTEN NEJEZCHLEB. They are here to serve
the financial needs of residents who live or work in the following counties: Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Nuckolls, Thayer and
Webster. NCUA insured to $250,000.
Pa m K o c h
R H IA ,C C S -P
H ealthInfo Innovations, ow ned and operated by Kim bra Johnson,
M A , R H IA , C H D A , and Pam Koch, R H IA , C C S-P, provides services to
physicians offices in the areas of clinicalcoding, IC D -9-C M and C PT
training and education, docum entation audits, electronic m edical
claim s billing and reim bursem ent m anagem ent as w ellas health
inform ation m anagem ent consulting. Pam is also an A H IM A
approved IC D -10-C M /PC S trainer.
NELSON’S FURNITURE Sales Associate, KATHY WATHEN,
make customer satisfaction their number one priority.
Nelson’s Furniture features the best selection with EVERYDAY LOW PRICES on name brand furnishings and mattresses
in
Hastings.
Nelson’s
Furniture,
742
West 2nd Street, Hastings, 402-463-2465.
Big City Spice, Small Town Nice, One Low Price!
H ealthInfo Innovations
...a health information management consulting
company serving south central Nebraska
223 East 14th S treet,S uite 240,H astings,N E
402-463-6111 • 402-463-0122 (fax)
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HAIR DESIGN TEAM & NAILS is a full service salon serving
the community for 15 years. Pictured are (l-r) KATE GLEBE,
MICHELLE HUFFAKER and JENNIFER TERWEY, owners
and stylists of Hair Design Team & Nails. Other stylists
include Julie Boydston, Shannon Reams, Tabby Dubas,
Jonie Wilhelm, DeEtta Conklin and Amanda Perry. Nail technicians are Cindy Kinney and Martha Kershner. Stop by 208
S. Burlington, Ste. 102, or call 462-4499 (hair) or 463-3630
(nails) for an appointment.
HASTINGS FAMILY PLANNING Medical Billing Specialist,
RHONDA BRANNON, Clinic Manager, CELEST HORST,
LPN, and Receptionist, MIXABEL GUILLEN, provide affordable reproductive healthcare for men and women in south
central Nebraska. Teaming with local physicians and a certified nurse midwife, Hastings Family planning staff provides
gynecological exams, infection screenings, birth control
options, and general education and counseling related to
reproductive and sexual health. Hastings Family Planning is
located in the Foote Building at 422 N. Hastings, ste. 204. Go
to www.hastingsfamilyplanning.com or call 463-5687 for more
information.
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CONNIE HARRIS, along with her husband Dave, own and
operate DAVEʼS SHOE & BOOT REPAIR in downtown
Hastings. Dave's is your one stop shop for all your repair and
refurbish needs of shoes, boots and sandals including
Birkenstocks. They also do custom leather work, corrective
work, and much more. Stop in and see Dave and Connie
today at 705 West 1st Street, 402-984-6230.
HASTINGS FAMILY PLANNING Community Educator,
BETSY HERRMAN, and Executive Director, BARBARA
FREI, provide various educational services to south central
Nebraska. Presentations to community organizations and
school systems about sexual and reproductive health allow
individuals to make responsible lifestyle choices. Topics
include peer pressure, puberty, self-esteem, teen pregnancy,
sexually transmitted diseases, and benefits of routine reproductive health check-ups. Hastings Family Planning is located in the Foote Building at 422 N. Hastings, ste. 204. Go to
www.hastingsfamilyplanning.com or call 463-5687 for more
information.
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“SMILE WITH STYLE” with us at BAUER & HOWARD
DENTAL CARE! Pictured are our Dental Assistants (l-r):
AMBER TOLSON, JENNY PREISSLER, ASHLEY TOEPFER,
and KRISTY COX. Together, they strive to make your dental
experience stress free in a friendly environment. They want it to
be an experience that is one to “SMILE” about. Call (402) 4626410 today or visit our website at www.hastingsdentist.com.
Conveniently located at the Hastings Medical Park.
These dedicated physical therapy professionals are at
HASTINGS PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPINE, SPORT and
EXTREMITY CENTER, providing the standard for excellence
in one-on-one, hands on care to the community and surrounding area for 10 years! From left, SHERRI STROH,
JANICE NIEMEYER, CARISSA CHANDLER, and JOANNA
ALEXANDER. To schedule an appointment, please call us at
402-462-2665 or stop by at 2307 Osborne Drive West,
Hastings.
TEAL is NOT justa color...itis Fashion for Life! Boutique ow ners
JUD Y B UHR a nd B R ITTIN I HEIL-SCHULD T are focused on providing high-quality custom er service along w ith a shopping experience
like no otherin the area. They em ploy 10 fabulous w om en from the
area w ho are ready to m ake you feelim portantw hile you shop!
TealBoutique features...
•W om en’s Apparel•Nam e brand jeans such as M iss M e,Rock
Revivaland Tru Luxe • Fashion Handbags •Jew elry •Shoes
3100 N.Osborne D r.E,Hastings,NE
At BAUER & HOWARD DENTAL CARE we strive to deliver
the highest quality of family dental care. Pictured are (l-r) Dental
Hygientists MELINDA SULLIVAN and JANELLE HESMAN.
Together their goal is to help deliver dental care in a relaxed and
friendly environment while helping patients maintain good dental health. It is our wish to establish a long lasting relationship
with each of our patients, so that every visit may be a positive
experience. Call (402) 462-6410 today or visit our website at
www.hastingsdentist.com. We are conveniently located at the
Hastings Medical Park.
Come visit us at DONIPHAN DENTAL SERVICES, a family oriented dental practice that strives to deliver the highest quality of
family dental care. Pictured are (l-r): BARB LAUB, Dental
Hygientist; AMBER TOLSON, Dental Assistant; and MICHELE
NORTON, Office Coordinator. Their goal is to help deliver quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly environment, while
establishing a long lasting relationship with each patient. Call
them at 402-845-6262, or visit them at 102 S. 2nd Street in
Doniphan, www.doniphandentist.com.
Meet DAYNA, SUMMER and PAT, youʼll appreciate and
respect the knowledge and guidance of our real estate
agents. Whether you are buying or selling a home or business they are just a phone call away. We at the REAL
ESTATE GROUP OF HASTINGS recognize these hard working ladies. Dayna Grimmett: 402-469-2108, Summer
Nunnenkamp: 402-460-6523 and Pat Ohmstede: 402-4699132. “Follow the Leader” weʼre located at 2215 W. 12th or
visit us at www.realestategroupofhastings.com or contact us
at 402-461-4888.
These PERSHING ORTHODONTICS assistants:
JESSICA
JARZYNKA (left), TAMMY HERRINGER (second from left) and
STEPHANIE BEIROW (right) and clinical coordinator, MARLENE
LEWIS (second from right) have combined experience of 56 years
of assisting at Pershing Orthodontics. When it comes to smiles, we
are the specialist to see. With the newest technology, we offer
CLEAR CERAMIC braces
and INVISALIGN treatment.
Come
to
Pershing
Orthodontics to see what the
clear option for you would be.
FIDLER AGENCY, INC is an independent insurance agency
located at 1710 West 2nd Street in Hastings offering Medicare
supplement, cancer insurance, major medical insurance, longterm care and life insurance. Pictured is office manager,
DOROTHY KELLY, who has been with Fidler Agency for 25
years. You can reach her at 402-463-6185.
THOMSEN OIL CO. is a full and self-service station open
Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6
p.m. Diesel fuel and full and self-service gasoline as well as
Phillips Oils are always available. Service for your vehicle
includes tune-ups, brakes, oil changes and air conditioners.
Also see us for U-Haul rentals. Thomsen Oil Co. is located at
806 East South Street in Hastings. Pictured is DEB HAMBURGER, office manager.
The YWCA Adams County has offered assistance, support
and opportunities to women and their families for over 95
years. The YWCA supports women at work and will continue
its focus on education, wellness, advocacy and fellowship.
Pictured (L-R) JENNIFER LEWIS, Executive Director;
CARISSA UHRMACHER, Power for Employment; JILL
HILGENDORF, Assistant Administrator and ERIN HOWE,
Community Educator. For more information, contact the
YWCA at (402) 462-8821 or www.ywcaadamscounty.org.
RUSSʼS dedicated business professionals separate us from
the rest. PAM CONNELY, human resources for 26 years;
BRENDA JONES, pricing coordinator for 26 years; and AMY
HALBERT, bakery manager for 26 years.
MARILYN ERNST is Office Manager at
HASTINGS FIRST CHOICE, located at 835 S.
Burlington Ave., Ste. 105, Hastings. Marilyn is
also a real estate agent and works with the
rental units managed by Hastings First Choice.
Call her at 462-2525 for available rentals.
BARISTAʼS is located on the corner of Hwy. 281 and Kansas
Avenue. Come visit our professionally trained staff serving
award winning coffees and specialty drinks. We offer an
extensive menu including childrenʼs drinks, caffeinated and
non caffeinated beverages, hot and cold, danishes, bagels,
scones, biscotti, hot cocoa, chai and delicious fruit smoothies.
Drive-thru or enjoy our outdoor patio seating. Delivery available. Call 463-6656 or stop by today. Visit us at www.baristasofhastings.com. Friend us on facebook & follow us on twitter. Pictured (L-R) JUDY GUNN, JILL HINRICHS and
SUSAN OVERMILLER, owner.
ADVANCE SERVICES, INC. offers full, part-time, seasonal,
and temporary employees. They interview potential employees daily using an exclusive multi-step application and interview process that will provide the most qualified employees
available. They are committed to putting you first by working
closely with local businesses and their employees. They offer
the flexibility and customer service you need in a staffing partner. JULIE DAVIS, Office Manager, invites you to stop in or
call today. Located at 213 S. Burlington, 402-463-6685.
Susan
Spady
Tammy
Ruhter
Flossie
Uhrmacher
JULIE RICHARDS, former owner of “Styles Unlimited” has
now opened a new beauty shop, OFF THE TOP, in her home.
Julie has more than 30 years experience in owning & operating salons in Hastings. Off The Top is a full service salon featuring cuts, colors and perms for the entire family. Located at
1137 W. 4th St. Call 402-463-0033 for an appointment.
With more than 20 years of design
experience, CAROL KUCERA of CAROL’S
WINDOW FASHIONS can help you find the
custom window treatment to reflect your
personality. Contact Carol at 402-463-3838
to set up a consultation.
For three generations, PERSHING ORTHODONTICS, 624 N.
Minnesota Ave., Hastings, has been working hard to provide the
best orthodontic treatments for you and your family. Financial
Coordinator, LEESA HESS (left) and Treatment Coordinator, JULIE
THOMSEN (right) know all about the power of a healthy and happy
smile. Call them at 402-462-4173 to set up an appointment today.
Meet (l-r) KARA THARP, Office Manager, and VICKI HALLER,
Office assistant at PATʼS AUTO REPAIR AND EXHAUST
PROS. A family owned and operated business for 30 years,
they can handle all your major and minor engine work.
Servicing air conditioning, transmission, brakes and exhaust.
They also weld, offer 24-hour lockout and towing service, free
in-town towing with repair, free in-town shuttle service, free pick
up and delivery of vehicle and accept all types of tow insurance.
You can reach the experts at Pat's at 402-463-9607, for all your
automotive needs. ASE Certified. Pat's is Hastings' only AAA
approved repair facility.
RUSSʼS dedicated business professionals separate us from
the rest. JANIS KOPERSKI, floral/accounts receivable for 22
years; and SHARIE NIEDERHAUS, spirits manager for 22
years.
RUSSʼS dedicated business professionals separate us from
the rest. MELLISSA PETERS, receiving manager for 21
years and MISTY DEDRICK, deli manager for 15 years.
KLEIN INSURANCE, INC., is an independent insurance
agency located at 710 South Burlington in Hastings. Pictured
is (l-r) BONNIE MORSE and MICHELLE HARTFORD,
CPSR. Michelle has over 25 years of experience at Klein
Insurance. She is a member of the Independent Agents of
Nebraska and Professional Insurance Agents of Nebraska.
She will be glad to help you with all your personal or commercial needs. Stop in or call 463-1256 today.
The stations of PLATTE RIVER RADIO, 1230 KHAS, The
Breeze 94.5, Classic Hits 98.9 & ESPN Radio are your links to
news, weather, sports, local information and Partyline. Get
great deals from area merchants at BuyEZAuction.com. Follow
local sports teams at platteriverpreps.com. Bookmark
hastingslink.com for livestreaming, classifieds and podcasts.
Pictured (left-right): SHERRY FOSTER-Account
Executive & Sales, DONNA KELLER-Production,
MEGAN BOHL -Office Assistant & Partyline and
MARILYN BUSBOOM-Office Manager.
Bev
Ost
SUSAN SPADY, TAMMY RUHTER, FLOSSIE
UHRMACHER and BEV OST are YOUR real
estate agents at HASTINGS FIRST CHOICE,
located at 835 S. Burlington Ave., Ste. 105, in
Hastings. These experienced agents are ready
to work for you in either buying or selling your
home or business. Reach Susan at 402-9842881, Tammy at 402-705-2250, Flossie at 402469-1721, Bev at 402-463-9377 or the office at
402-462-2525.
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Weʼd like to invite you in to “SMILE WITH STYLE” with us at
BAUER & HOWARD DENTAL CARE! Pictured is our front
desk team (l-r): PATTY BASSETT, Office Coordinator; JODI
KELLY, Financial Coordinator; and NICOLE DELGADO,
Scheduling Coordinator. Together, they strive to make your
dental experience stress free by addressing your questions &
concerns regarding treatment, scheduling, insurance & payments as clearly & accurately as possible. They want it to be an
experience that is one to “SMILE” about. Call (402) 462-6410
today or visit our website at www.hastingsdentist.com.
Conveniently located at the Hastings Medical Park.
BILL HAMBURGER REMODELING has on staff a team of 8
employees that are dedicated to helping you with all of your
home improvement and construction needs. Pictured is MIRI
HAMBURGER who is responsible for maintaining office
records and coordinating construction projects.
Our
office/showroom is located at 622 E. 2nd Street. Stop in and
let Miri answer any questions you may have and check out
our large variety of shingles, siding and window displays.
Give us a call at 402-469-8551.
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population by next year.
u Meg Whitman, 56, net
worth $1.7 billion, No. 285
Meg Whitman made her
fortune as CEO of online marketplace eBay Inc. After a
failed bid for California governor, the tech exec has taken
on the challenge of turning
around Hewlett-Packard.
u Johnelle Hunt, 80, net
worth $1.6 billion, No. 298
With late husband Johnnie,
Johnelle Hunt founded J.B.
Hunt Transport Services in
1969 and grew the company
into one of the largest truckers
in the nation.
u Elaine Wynn, 69, net
worth $1.4 billion, No. 328
With now-ex-husband
Steve, Elaine Wynn founded a
casino empire that included
The Mirage, Bellagio, Wynn
and Encore resorts, among
others.
Col. Barney Oldfield and his wife, Vada Kinman, did not have
children of their own. They were from Nebraska and decided
to give opportunities to graduating seniors to further their
education. In 2012, $120,000 was distributed in scholarships.
Area schools that received awards were Adams Central,
Hastings Public Schools Foundation, Blue Hill, Sutton, Wood
River and Red Cloud. If schools are interested in participating, call ARDYCE BOHLKE, Program Director for KINMANOLDFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION at (402) 462-9259.
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personal training, corrective fitness, one-on-one training, youth
athletic development, speed and agility clinics, virtual corporate
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experience to help you with your eye care needs and to help
you select the perfect frame and the ideal lenses. Stop by
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came from China in 1966 and
together founded the Panda
Express restaurant chain,
growing it into a $1.6 billion
business that operates 1,500
locations.
u Judy Faulkner, 68, net
worth $1.7 billion, No. 285
In 1979, Judy Faulkner
founded electronic health
records company Epic
Systems, which will be used by
over 40 percent of the U.S.
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u Stewart & Lynda Resnick,
net worth $2.2 billion, No.
218
Lynda and Stewart Resnick
own POM Wonderful, Fiji
Water, the flower delivery
service Teleflora and some of
the nation’s largest nut and
citrus farms.
u Andrew & Peggy Cherng,
net worth $2 billion, No. 239
Andrew & Peggy Cherng
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UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA MICHELE HENKE, Community Coordinator and TABITHA
FOX, Executive Director - United Way provides assistance to a
wide variety of local health and human service agencies in
Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties that help thousands of friends, neighbors, and co-workers. By supporting the
United Way, you help keep resources available connecting
people and organizations locally.
STUEHRENBERG AGENCY, INC. for all your insurance
needs. They would like to introduce TINA ASCHOFF
(right), CISR/office manager, who has served them for 18
years and CRYSTAL GETZFRED (left) who has also
worked at Stuehrenbergs for 10 years. They would like to
thank everyone for your business. See us at 2505 Osborne
Dr. West. 402-462-4301.
based ABC Supply, the largest
roofing, window and siding
wholesale distributor in the
country.
u Michael & Marian Ilitch,
net worth $2.7 billion, No. 151
Marian Ilitch and husband
Michael opened a pizza shop in
1959 and grew it into the Little
Caesar’s Pizza chain.
u Oprah Winfrey, 58, net
worth $2.7 billion, No. 151
The nation’s only AfricanAmerican billionaire, Oprah
Winfrey came from meager
beginnings to build a television
empire with massive influence
on what people around the
globe read, eat and think.
Please see WOMEN/page S6
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
MIDWEST HEARING SPECIALISTS, located at the Hastings
Medical Park, 2115 North Kansas, Suite 203, offers complete
thorough testing of hearing problems as well as evaluations of
balance and dizziness problems. Equipped with modern computerized testing instruments they can test the hearing of newborns to senior citizens. They also provide hearing aid sales and
service with one of the largest selections of hearing instruments
available. Pictured is AMY SVOBODA, Board Certified Hearing
Instrument Specialist, past president of the Nebraska Hearing
Society and member of the International Hearing Society. Amy
has been with Midwest Hearing Specialists for 28 years.
Gayle Cook and her late husband, William, created the medical device company Cook
Group in Indiana in 1963. Gayle
continues to serve on the board.
u Doris Fisher, 81, net worth
$2.9 billion, No. 142
Doris Fisher and her late husband Donald founded the Gap
in San Francisco in 1969. Gap
Inc. has grown to include
Banana Republic and Old Navy
brands, among others, and operates over 3,000 stores across the
world.
u Diane Hendricks, 65, net
worth $2.9 billion, No. 142
Diane Hendricks is chairman
and co-founder, with late husband Kenneth, of Wisconsin-
HASTINGS TRIBUNE
The Associated Press
Women have helped build
some of the biggest companies
in America, and they have the
bank accounts to show for it. A
look at some of the nation’s
female self-made billionaires on
this year’s Forbes 400 list:
u Jin Sook Chang, net worth
$4.5 billion
Immigrating from South
Korea in 1981, Jin Sook and
husband Do Won created the
Forever 21 clothing chain,
which now spans nearly 500
stores. The couple is No. 79 on
this year’s Forbes 400 list of
richest Americans.
u Gayle Cook, 78, net worth
$3.7 billion, No. 104
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In this March 9 file photo, Oprah Winfrey accepts her DVF
Lifetime Leadership Award at The Third Annual DVF Awards
held at the United Nations in New York.
Mother: Daughter follows mom’s footsteps into health care field
BRENDA M. BIVENS, PT, DPT has brought the standard for
excellence in one-on-one, hands on care to DONIPHAN
PHYSICAL THERAPY. She is offering this imporant service
to residents and commuters who find the easily accessible
downtown Doniphan location convenient. Physical therapy
and rehab for orthopaedic, sports injury, low back, neck, sciatica and leg pain, balance and vestibibular, and upper
extremity. To schedule an appointment, please phone 402845-6611 or visit the office at 125 West Plum Street,
Doniphan.
CAROLE THOMPSON (standing left), Head Teller; MICHELE
OVERY (standing middle), Customer Service Representative;
SARAH WALDRON (standing right), Teller, and VERONA
ANDERSON (seated), Receptionist, at the BANK OF
DONIPHAN in Hastings, 800 North Burlington, are dedicated
to providing you with the best banking service possible. Bank
of Doniphan has been serving Central Nebraska uncommonly
well since 1965. 402-462-6595.
JUDY SOUKUP, Vice President; JENNY CLAUS, Loan
Administration; LINDA HEIDEN, Vice President & Compliance
Officer; and DEB BARTUNEK, Loan Officer, of BANK OF
DONIPHAN in Hastings, 800 N. Burlington, are ready to assist
you with consumer and mortgage loans. Call us at 402-4626595. Youʼll love our brand of banking.
MICHELLE FORD and MARG RUH are Employment
Specialists at GOODWILL EMPLOYMENT & CAREER
SERVICES which has been a part of the Hastings community
for more than 10 years. We assist individuals with obtaining
and maintaining competitive employment. We enjoy working
with the Hastings employers and look forward to meeting new
faces. Not only do we assist individuals with employment, we
guide them with referrals to additional resources to obtain a
higher quality of life. If you would like any additional information, call Michelle at 402-463-1301 or Marg at 402-463-1343, or
come see us at 835 S. Burlington, Suite 112.
ALLURE SALON AND SPA has five well-educated stylists
that stay current with the latest trends and fashions.
Continuing education keeps techniques up to date so our stylists can give their clients the current looks theyʼre wanting.
We offer coloring, chemical texturizing, highlighting, haircuts
for men and women, ethnic hair care, color correction, real or
synthetic hair extensions and different cutting techniques.
We also provide nail care, pedicures and body waxing.
Pictured are ANA TORRES (seated left), AMANDA CUSATIS
(standing left), ANDREAN KIMMINAU (standing), LISA
HUNT (seated) and SARAH NUTZ (not pictured).
TRISH LUDEMANN and TAMMY VALENTIN, co-owners of
GARY MICHAELʼS CLOTHIERS, 642 W. 2nd St., Hastings,
have over 40 years of combined mens and ladies retail experience. They offer the same great personal service whether it
be assisting you with selection of wedding tuxes or professionally fitting your suit for any occasion. Gary Michaelʼs
offers relaxed clothing to suitings. We also have specialty
ladies clothing and Brighton jewelry. Visit our website at
garymichaelshastings.com.
Funky flowers and unique gifts abound at A PERFECT GIFT,
L.L.C., located at 615 W. 2nd St. JOCELYN WEBER, owner;
MARY WEBER, owner; SHANNON WEBER, owner and
KATHY UHRMACHER, merchandiser, will provide assistance
with the perfect floral design or accent for your home decor.
They also specialize in weddings, funerals and everyday occasions. Contact us about our youth and adult art lessons. Call
Jocelyn, Shannon, Mary or Kathy at 402-462-6060 or stop in
and see them for a customized and unique design.
LIVINGSTON-BUTLER-VOLLAND FUNERAL HOME AND
CREMATION CENTER has more than 108 years of experience providing our community with dedicated and caring
service. Our staff, including hairstylist THERESA KULEK,
takes pride in helping people when their need is the greatest.
Call 402-462-2147. Located at 1225 North Elm.
MELISSA ABBOTT is the office manager for LIVINGSTONBUTLER-VOLLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION
CENTER located at 1225 North Elm. Melissa and the rest of
the staff is committed to providing our community with dedicated and caring service. “When your need is greatest” call
402-462-2147.
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Though not currently working
in the same area anymore, mom
and daughter still find that their
conversations are taken over by
their work in health care.
“We talk non-stop, about circumstances, about what we would
do in situations,” McIntyre said.
Sometimes, Oakeson said she
has to remind herself and her
mom that they need to talk
about a different topic.
“You have to say, OK, work’s
over, time for a new subject,” she
said.
McIntyre said that working in
the same field as her daughter is
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a great, but that they’d be close
no matter what job she had, as
her whole family is close.
She does get a sense of pride,
though, from knowing Oakeson
does so much to help others.
“I’ve been with her when
patients have come up to her
and asked when she will be at
the clinic next because they
want to see her,” McIntyre said.
“That makes me very proud.”
Come and meet the BRODKEY girls at Cimarron Plaza
DUSTY HERINK, JEANNINE HUFFAKER and MARY DALRYMPLE are ready to serve you. Come and enjoy our 132
years of experience. Have a cup of coffee on us and look at
our selection of engagement rings, anniversary bands, colored gemstones, menʼs jewelry and check out our stylish
Pandora line of jewelry. Let the experts at Brodkeyʼs help you
choose the perfect gift for any occasion.
THE VILLAGE BEAUTY SHOPPEʼS owner POLLY PETERS is
proud to serve the Village and welcomes the Hastings
Community as well! Polly has 30 plus years of experience and
also holds an instructors license to teach Cosmetology College.
Her services include styles, cuts, colors, perms, hi-lights and waxing. Shop hours are Tue. thru Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with later
appointments by calling Polly at 462-8601 or 402-984-0214. The
Village Beauty Shoppe is located at 835 Magnolia Lane at Good
Samaritan Village.
U.S. BANK, national strength, local service. Allow us to
assist you with all your financial needs. Pictured (L-R) are
Tellers: NANCY GLEASON, AMANDA NICKERSON,
GUADALUPE WILSON and CHELSEA
KRAMP.
BEST STOP located at 2304 West 2nd Street in Hastings
offers all three grades of gasoline and diesel fuel. Open 6 a.m.
to 11 p.m. See us for all your fuel and convenience store
needs. Pictured is TERI TOPHAM, manager.
U.S. BANK HOME MORTGAGE, MICHELLE CALLAHAN,
branch loan officer with more than 25 years of mortgage
experience, specializing in Conventional, FHA, VA, NIFA and
Construction Lending. For all your mortgage lending needs
call 402-463-2452. MLO NMLS# 502089 loans subject
to normal credit qualifications.
U.S. BANK offers financial products and services on both
personal and business acounts. Pictured (L-R) are MAGGIE
ZECKSER, Teller Coordinator; LAURA BURKHOLDER,
Personal Banker; TINA KILE, Branch Manager and
ANGIE GILL, Sales & Service Manager.
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• Baby Gifts • Wedding • Inspirational
• Home Décor • Baptism Gifts
229 N. Lincoln • 402-461-3522
Tues.-Fri. 11:30-5:30 • Sat. 11:00-3:00
CONNIE THOMAS, business manager of CENTRAL
NEBRASKA COLLECTIONS, L.L.C., a locally owned collection agency, is ready to help individuals and businesses collect on their past due accounts. Call Connie at 402-463-8600
or stop by the office located at 237 N. St. Joseph with any
questions you may have.
Explore your creative side at IMAGIKNIT YARN SHOP.
Owner KARLA RASMUSSEN offers a fun, casual atmosphere, friendly service and plenty of awesome yarns to make
any project a “WOW”! Knitting 101/102 classes are held every
Monday night, along with Sit, Sip and Knit; other classes are
offered as well. Stop in at 221 N. Lincoln or call 462-YARN.
Youʼre sure to have a “yarn” good time!
RELIABLE RECORDS SOLUTIONS in Hastings is owned and
operated by DEB HAMBURGER. When you store your old
office documents with Reliable Records Solutions, your lost or
misplaced files are a thing of the past. Then you can maximize
office space and make better use of your storage. Reliable
Records Solotions will store your old records where only
authorized eyes will see them and the use of archival storage
containers provides maximum protection against heat, light
and moisture. Then access to your records is as easy as a
phone call. Call us today to find out more at 462-2777.
“The worry free way to archive your records”
Pictured l-r: LACEY McCORD, Receptionist (Grand Island
Clinic); PEARLISA MARTINEZ, Administrator; and STEPHANIE
WILLIAMSON, Mastectomy Fitter and Office Manager.
Complete Pediatric Bracing, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Helmets
Now seeing patients in 3 convenient locations:
Hastings, Grand Island and Omaha.
223 E. 14th Street, Suite 5, Crosier Park, Hastings, NE 68901
402-461-4931 or 888-775-9255 • www.innovativeprosthetics.net
DEANN STUMPE/Tribune
Dacia Oakeson (left) and Rhonda McIntyre both work for Mary Lanning Healthcare and are mother and daughter.
Like mother, like daughter
DACIA OAKESON FOLLOWS
MOM’S PATH
TO HEALTH CARE CAREER
DEANN STUMPE
[email protected]
F
rom the time she was very
young, Dacia Oakeson said she
wanted to work in the health
care field.
So, it is no surprise to
Oakeson’s mother, Rhonda McIntyre,
that Oakeson is now a nurse practitioner for Mary Lanning Healthcare
Primary Care Clinics.
“She’s always wanted to be in the
health field,” McIntyre said. “She
loves science, and she’s a good student.”
In a way, though, McIntyre helped
forge the path Oakeson took, as she
has been a nurse herself since 1985.
Asked if her mom had anything to
do with her choice to enter the health
field, Oakeson says that while she didn’t pursue a career in healthcare only
because of her mom, that fact did
play heavily in her decision.
“My mom has such a good rapport
with her patients and she’s such a caring person, who doesn’t want to emu-
late that?” Oakeson said.
Both women work for Mary
Lanning Healthcare, and have even
worked side by side. Now, McIntyre
works as an registered nurse in radiology special procedures.
Oakeson started her health career in
the lab at Mary Lanning. She then
pursued her bachelor’s in nursing, but
decided to become a nurse practitioner to be able to serve patients on a
larger level.
“I knew I was going not going to
stop with just my bachelor’s and
nurse practitioner seemed to be a
good fit,” Oakeson said. “I get to be
more involved in patient care.”
Before Oakeson became a nurse
practitioner, she and McIntyre worked
together as a nurses in pre-op for outpatient surgery. Both said they liked
the pace and the people in pre-op.
“Patients were generally healthier,”
Oakeson said. “You get to interact
with so many people.”
McIntyre said that besides working
alongside her daughter, the pre-op
floor was “like one big family.”
Both said they enjoy their co-workers now, but working together was
special.
Please see MOTHER/page S5
CONTRYMAN HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS professionals
(left to right) SALLY ELLEY, Coding and Billing Coordinator
and BARB SANDERS, Coding and Billing Specialist.
Contryman Healthcare Solutions provides coding and billing,
coding review, accounts receivable, administration services
and financial management for healthcare practices.
CONTRYMAN WEALTH ADVISORS team members (left to
right) TAMMY HUBL, Investment Adviser Representative,
JENI SAMPLES, Chief Compliance Officer, RIA Operations,
and MARGO WOOLMAN, Wealth Care Assistant.
Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA,
SIPC. Investment Advisory Serice offered through Wealth Advisors
Network, Inc. d/b/a Contryman Wealth Advisors. Wealth Advisors
Network, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser, and 1st Global Capital
Corp. are unaffiliated entities. CPA services provided only by
Contryman Associates, P.C.
CONTRYMAN ASSOCIATES team members pictured are
(left to right) MARGARET TREFFER, adminstrative assistant, TERRI BILTOFT, adminstrative assistant, ELLEN
JANK, accounting assistant and JENNIFER SUMINSKI,
accounting assistant. Margaret and Terri provide support to
team members and clients. Ellen and Jennifer are part of the
Contryman Bookkeeping and Payroll Department, providing
services for businesses and training and support for users of
QuickBooks® Accounting Software. Quickbooks® is a registered
SARAH FRUEHLING
trademark of Intuit Corp.
SARAH E. FRUEHLING, M.A., LIMHP, AT-R and Jon Loetterle,
M.S., LMHP (not pictured) are mental health conselers available to help individuals and families with issues such as:
depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, trauma, abuse, sexual
identity, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, child behavior
problems, stress management and personal growth. THE
CENTER FOR HEALING & CHANGE offfers a private and professional setting located in the Crosier Professional Center, 223
East 14th Street, Suite #3, 402-463-3640.
These CONTRYMAN ASSOCIATES professionals (left to
right) GEORGINA HUESKE, Tax Accountant, JULIE
MOLLER, CPA, and LINDSAY TOBEN, Tax Accountant, are
members of the Contryman Tax Department. Tax Department
professionals provide income tax planning and prepartion for
individuals and businesses, retirement and estate tax planning.
ADAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Manager, SANDY HIMMELBERG, has served 25 1/2 years and is highly qualified to
manage and coordinate all your special events. She is
responsible for the Adams County Fair, Oregon Trail Rodeo,
Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo and many other events
throughout the year. Call her today for information about the
many facilities on the grounds available to rent for your special occasion. Located at 947 South Baltimore, Hastings.
Phone 462-3247.
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Stop in and visit with MARDIE GROTHEN
at JOURNEY CARDS & GIFTS
CONSUMERS SERVICE COMPANY located on East
Highway 6 provides a variety of agricultural and propane services including seed sales; custom application; fertilizer and
sprayer parts; grilling, home delivery and irrigation propane.
DUANA AULRICH, accounts receivable, and CASSIE
ANDERSON, office manager and bookkeeping, are a crucial
part of the superior customer service that Consumer Services
Company provides to our customers. Stop in or call at 402463-7200.
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At HASTINGS FORD LINCOLN we offer a wide selection of
vehicles and strive to make your car buying process as
quick and hassle free as possible. Customer satisfaction is
our highest priority. Stop in today and see the difference.
Pictured (l-r): SHALLYN HORTON, Finance Manager;
BERICE ROSENBERG, Office Manager; and SUE
STERLING, Accounting.
3101 Osborne Drive West Hastings • 402-463-3116
www.hastingsfordlincoln.com
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At HASTINGS FORD LINCOLN you will find one low price
on every vehicle, plain and simple, always. Along with our
courteous sales staff and knowledgeable service
department, we can help you with all of your automotive
needs. Pictured (l-r): STEPHANIE KEENER, Receptionist;
DIANA ALLOWAY, Service Advisor; and KAREN
CONSBRUCK, Parts Manager.
3101 Osborne Drive West Hastings • 402-463-3116
www.hastingsfordlincoln.com
MARTHA KEEN, CONNIE KEEN, CHARLOTTE
HAMBURGER and ELLEN HAMBURGER would like to
welcome you to THE BACK ALLEY BAKERY, 609 W. 2nd
St., Hastings, where we use the most wholesome ingredients possible, most of which are certified organic, to create natural, unprocessed artisan breads baked fresh every
day.
• Fresh Baked Breads & Rolls
• Homemade Desserts • Daily Lunch Specials
• Pizza Specials Every Thursday
402-460-5056
www.BackAlleyBakery.com
HASTINGS TRIBUNE
SISTERS
TWO WOMEN PURCHASED
LEMONDS SIDING &
WINDOW CO. IN 1998
DEANN STUMPE
[email protected]
Ready to start a remodeling project or planning a new home?
Make your first stop JACOBI CARPET ONE FLOOR and
HOME/PLAID PEAR INTERIORS. AMY KRUEGER (right),
CARLY EACKER (middle) and LAUREN WILKINSON (left)
will guide you through the unlimited choices of color, textures
and styles that will bring your dreams to life! Carpet, Ceramic
Tile, Area Rugs, Hardwood Floors, Blinds, Draperies and more
await you when you visit our store at 236 North Denver. Family
owned for over 40 years and a member of the Carpet One coop, Jacobiʼs makes beautiful affordable. Amy, Carly and
Lauren invite you to meet them and browse the store during
Jacobiʼs Ladies Night Out on Thursday, October 18 from 5:008:00 p.m. Bring your home ideas and bring a friend!
LAURIE SCHMITT, owner of LAURIEʼS THERAPEUTIC
MASSAGE invites you to give yourself the gift of health. Having
a massage is an excellent way to get healthy, destress, relieve
muscle & joint soreness and increase blood and lymph function.
If you wish to treat a specific health issue Laurie specializes in
Ortho-Bionomy. Her office is located at 223 E. 14th St., Ste. 245.
Call for an appointment, 402-984-6112. Relax Reflect Renew.
HORIZON RECOVERY AND COUNSELING CENTER is
committed to offering quality, affordable treatment to individuals and families suffering from addiction and or mental health
issues. Horizon Recovery and Counseling Center supports
an abstinence based 12 step model of recovery while simultaneously recognizing the need for addressing spiritual, physical, emotional and mental issues that may be the precipitation stimulus for relapse. Please call 402-462-2066 or check
our webstie at www.horizonrecoverycenter.com. Pictured Left
to Right: JoANN HUNTER, LMHP and LADC Counselor;
PEG MOHLMAN, Clinical Director; CAROL HARRENSTEIN,
Office Manager; and LYNDSEY CLEWELL.
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DEB WEBER of BRAD MONCRIEF, L.L.C. has been a manager and paralegal with the law office for ten years. She is an
approved Parenting Act Mediator by the Nebraska Office of
Dispute and Resolution and has extensive experience as a
paralegal and licensed title insurance agent. The law office
offers both family and general mediation services and specializes in the areas of Real Estate Law, Estate and Probate,
Estate Planning, Business Development and Family Law.
Visit our office at 1239 N. Burlington Avenue, Suite 200,
Hastings, NE, or contact the office at (402) 462-5353 or [email protected].
After 36 years of book selling in Hastings, JANE TUSHAUS,
owner of PRAIRIE BOOKS & GIFTS, continues to provide
booklovers with a unique and enjoyable browsing experience.
The Kids Book Barn, the porch for relaxing, and the Nebraska
Room filled with regional books, gifts and souvenirs are some
of the featured areas in the store. Come say hello to Dickens
the Parrot and enjoy discovering the best in books and service. Located in Downtown Hastings, 641 West 2nd Street or
reach them at 402-462-6205.
INKCREDIBLE INC. CUSTOM SCREENPRINTING offers
custom printing on t-shirts, jackets, caps, bags, and all your
garment needs for all sporting events, school, family
reunions, church and clubs. Pictured L-R are JERI SCHMIDT,
owner, and ALISSA KIDD, screenprinter. Stop in at 417 W.
3rd or call 463-0005.
JULIEʼS XPRESSIONS, along with PLUM NELLY, at 731
West 2nd in downtown Hastings, use their creative passion
as the focus of their business, which features beading,
needlework, yarns and fibers. They also specialize in screenprinting, embroidery and a wide variety of gifts and home
decor. Creativity just happens with the experienced staff of (lr) STEPHANIE HAUSSLER, JULIE OCHSNER, MARY POWELL, TRISH JENSEN and CHERYL JENSEN (not pictured).
siding company owned by
two women isn’t par for the
course in the construction
business, but that’s exactly
where a pair of Hastings sisters have found themselves.
Jean Murphy and Karen Kempf
started working for Lemonds Siding &
Window Co. when it was owned and
operated by their brother, Doug
Lemonds. Lemonds started the company in 1979.
Murphy worked in the bookkeeping
end of the business beginning in
1984, while Kempf lent her talents in
sales starting in 1987.
When Lemonds decided it was time
to sell the company, Murphy and
Kempf thought they would go their
separate ways and find new jobs.
“We figured we’d probably have to
move on,” Kempf said.
But after some discussions and
thought, the sisters decided to take
ownership of the company themselves. That happened in 1998.
“At that point we’d been doing
what we were doing for a long time,
and we liked the business,” Kempf
said. “It felt natural to move into the
ownership part of it.”
Today, besides owning the company,
Kempf is the sales manager and Murphy
is the business manager. They also hired
an operations manager, as well as about
10 other employees, plus crews.
Both said it is unusual for a construction company such as theirs to
be owned by women and that com-
AMY ROH/Tribune
Sisters Jean Murphy (left) and Karen Kempf own and operate Lemonds Siding.
petitors have tried to use it to their
advantage. But that tactic generally
has not worked, and being a womanowned company has actually worked
in Lemonds’ favor.
“We do run into comments from
competitors,” Kempf said.
“But we’ve had calls that they said
they called us because we are a womanowned company,” Murphy said.
Kempf said she often works with
women in the choices they make for
their homes, and that’s a change that
has taken place in the years she’s been
with the company.
“It used to be that the man made
the decisions with the wife giving
input behind the scenes,” Kempf said.
“The decision-making is not made by
just one or the other anymore.”
Since they are in a minority in the
construction business, Murphy said,
any potential hire is made aware of
the fact that Lemonds is a womanowned company.
“We make sure they understand
that this is a woman-owned company
and that they will be working for
women and taking orders from
women,” Murphy said.
Being a woman in the construction
business has its advantages, as well.
Kempf said she loves the design
aspect of her job and working with
people to create their dream home.
“I like the creativity. We’re exterior
designers,” she said. “I like the aspect
of helping poeple give their home
that extra touch.”
Regardless of who owns the company, both said for their customers, it’s
usually not an issue, because their
customers are pleased with the company’s work.
“We’ve had a long history of quality workmanship, and most of our
business is referral business,” Kempf
said. “So I don’t think there are too
many thinking about the fact that
this is a woman-owned company.”
Being sisters could bring some difficulties to the job of co-owning a com-
pany, but Kempf and Murphy have
found that being a family-owned
business works very well for them.
“I think Jean and I are compatible
enough that we really work well
together,” Kempf said.
“You air your opinion and you let it
go. Some people can’t do that, even if
they’re not working with a sibling.”
Murphy said. “We can be each other’s
sounding boards, which is helpful, too.”
What also helps the sisters run the
business smoothly is to keep work
and family separate.
“We have to keep a separation
between being co-workers and being
family. You don’t want to damage
either relationship.” Murphy said. “I
think our family is more surprised that
we don’t talk about family at work.”
The support they have goes beyond
the sibling relationship they share.
“We have a good support system,
no only with our family, but with our
employees and also our product reps,”
Murphy said.
Family: Boutique owner has strong support that makes dream possible
Experience the combined creative forces of GRAHAM
GALLERY owner, DONNA ALBER and MARCY MALEY,
owner of THE FRAME LADY TOO! Two businesses under
one roof at 617 W. 2nd in Downtown Hastings. They offer a
large variety of original art and custom framing, and feature
new artist exhibits monthly. Stop by and let them help you find
or frame a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for that special occasion.
Open M-F 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9:30-4:00. Also visit Graham
Gallery and The Frame Lady Too! online at www.grahamgallery.com or call 402-463-2555.
NANCY GRAMS is the owner of the PATIO BEAUTY
SALON, located at 1018 Tilden Ave. I have 42 years experince in the beauty business. Give me a call Tuesday through
Friday at 462-4056.
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“With the help of wonderful
family and friends, I’ve been able
to do it.”
Whitcomb said her whole family helps out. Her parents, Maxine
and Allen Wilkins, come to the
shop nearly every day from Clay
Center. Whitcomb’s husband,
Gary, also helps on a daily basis.
Her sister, Judy Mitchell of
Superior, has worked in retail for
many years and lent her expertise
to Whitcomb. Whitcomb’s close
friends have been a Godsend as
far as staffing the shop.
Whitcomb can’t really describe
what each person does to help
her out, because she said they all
help out however they can.
Maxine said she was more
than happy to lend her help and
support to her daughter.
“It’s been her dream for a long
time. It seemed like a possibility,” she said. “The timing wasn’t
what she thought, but when you
have an opportunity, you should
go for it.”
Whitcomb said she never
would have opened the shop
without the support of her family
and friends. It was their insistence that gave her the push
needed to follow through with it.
“There was always this dream
of doing something,” she said.
“They said ‘go for it and we’ll
help you out.’ I couldn’t do it
without them.”
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WOODWARDʼS DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. is a family
owned business servicing Hastings and surrounding communities for 79 years. Woodwardʼs provides a variety of services
including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Roll off,
Recycling and Document Shredding. KIM, RENEÉ AND
CHRISTY are ready to help you with any questions concerning your waste disposal needs. Contact us at 1039 S.
Burlington, 402-462-9252. 24-hour recycling center is located
at 1400 S. Baltimore.
At STATE FARM INSURANCE, you can count on their experienced staff, SUE FULLERTON, 30 years, MARCIA HOWELL, 11 years, and TERI PARKHURST, 11 years, to help you.
Whether it’s car, home, life, health or bank products, you’ll
always get the good neighbor service State Farm has made
famous. 402-462-2919, 2632 West Second St., Hastings, NE
68901.
GERTRUDE KUEHN (right), office manager for the ANCIENT
AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY
and TEHAMA SHRINE TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S. is the Tehama
Shriners Hospital Coordinator, EMILY JOHNSON (left) and
DEB WILHELM (center), are the Speech Pathologists, for the
RITECARE CHILDHOOD SPEECH/LANGUAGE LITERACY
CLINIC. These programs provide Free Orthopedic and Burn
care and help to children. To assist Children to eliminate language and learning problems in out state Nebraska. These
programs are offered Free of Charge to the Children and families. If you have a need call 402-462-5813
BRAND-WILSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION is
proud to have SALLY SNYDER, Office Manager as part of
our professional staff. For over 75 years Brand-Wilson has
been dedicated to providing our services in a competent and
professional manner. “Compare the Difference” and be sure
you and your loved ones will be treated with compassion and
sensitivity in your time of need. For more information stop by
505 N. Bellevue or call 462-5169.
JUSTINE KOBER, Lead Customer Service; JILLIAN
KISSINGER, Customer Service; CARLA STONE, Customer
Service; and VANESSA DERICKS, Customer Service, are
here to assist you at HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N.
Burlington Ave., Hastings. Please contact them at 402-4630505 with any of your banking needs.
At HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N. Burlington Ave.,
Hastings, our roots are in hometown, community banking.
AMANDA LeGRANDE, Customer Service; JESSICA CATES,
Customer Service; NICOLE GENTERT, Receptionist; and
KATY GERWIG, Customer Service, take pride in ensuring you
receive the best banking experience. Please contact them at
402-463-0505 with any of your banking needs.
At HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N. Burlington Ave.,
Hastings, we have dozens of ways to make your money work
for you and your family. BONNI PULTE, Corporate Human
Resources Director; AMY SCHUDEL, Loan Administration and
CHRISTINE JONES, Personal Banker, know you work hard for
your money and they want it to work hard for you. Please contact them at 402-463-0505 with any of your banking needs.
HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N. Burlington Ave., Hastings,
is “Your Community Bank of Choice.” LISA PETERS, Account
Services; LIN JURGENA, Account Services; and KELLIE
BOUTIN, Operations Assistant, understand that what matters
most to you is your business. Connecting you with the banking you need is their priority. Please contact them at 402-4630505 with any of your banking needs.
At HASTINGS STATE BANK, youʼll find the range of financial
services, innovative products and experienced advisors to help
you connect with whatʼs important to you: The lifestyle you
want. A thriving company. A secure future. The realization of
a dream. BEV FRERICHS, East Branch Manager and
STEPHANIE PRICE, Customer Service, at HASTINGS
STATE BANK, 910 E. South St., Hastings, can assist with any
of your banking needs. Please call them at 402-463-8915.
Connecting you with the banking you need is the top priority at
HASTINGS STATE BANK, 530 N. Burlington Ave. (l-r) ALICIA
OVERTURF, Loan Administration; LISA DIECKER,
VP/Operations Manager; TIFFANY FITZKE, Accounting
Assistant to CEO/CFO; and BRANDI WICKER, Customer
Service, can assist you with the specific banking services to
suit your needs. Please contact them at 402-463-0505 with
any of your banking needs.
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Maxine Wilkins (left) and Connie Whitcomb are pictured in M&M Designs in Downtown Hastings. Whitcomb owns the store and her mother, Maxine,
helps run it.
M&M Designs a family effort
OWNER CONNIE
WHITCOMB RELIES ON
MOM, OTHERS TO RUN SHOP
DEANN STUMPE
[email protected]
F
or a long time, Connie
Whitcomb dreamed of opening a boutique.
The idea started in wistful
discussions with her mom
while the two tended tables filled
with embellished garments and floral arrangements at craft shows.
As a hobby, Whitcomb added
designs to clothing items, and
Maxine Wilkins, a long-time florist,
made silk arrangements. The
women started selling their designs
at craft fairs and local events in
2007 as a way to spend time together. The shows were fruitful in both
sales and memories made. And they
gave way to a new idea for
Whitcomb.
“I always said, ‘Wouldn’t that be
fun to have a shop?’ ” Whitcomb
said.
She started thinking seriously
about opening a shop post-retirement a few years ago, and then she
happened to see a downtown
Hastings location open up last year.
Whitcomb isn’t yet retired and
won’t be for several more years, so
the timing wasn’t perfect, but the
location and opportunity was. She
launched M&M Designs at 219 N.
Lincoln Ave. in September 2011.
Whitcomb is currently employed
as a grain accountant at Cooperative
Producers Inc. She’s been there 34
years, so opening a retail shop is a
completely new endeavor.
“It’s so opposite of what I do,” she
said. “I’m learning every day and I
have so much to learn.”
On top of her full-time job, she
said she spends an additional 20-25
hours a week at the shop.
“The hardest part is not letting
either my job or the shop suffer,”
she said. “The juggling has been dif-
ficult but rewarding.”
She also spends hours looking for
those one-of-a-kind items that fill
the boutique.
“If I’m not here in the shop, I’m
at home, looking on the computer,”
she said. “I try to find something
really different and unique —
things that have that ‘wow’ factor.”
Whitcomb knew opening a shop
while she was still at CPI would
mean she would need help. That’s
where family and friends stepped in
and made Whitcomb’s dream possible.
“One of the deals was that I knew I
was going to have to hire out,” she said.
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402-462-4334 •626 S.Ross,S te.100
When you’re not feeling good come in and meet (L-R) DIANE
JACKSON, APRN, NP-C, LAURA HAMMER, office manager,
ANDREA CLEMENT, PA-C, MPAS and AMANDA THOM,
APRN, NP-C at HASTINGS CONVENIENT CARE located in
the Burlingotn Village, 208 South Burlington Ave Suite 108.
Hastings Convenient Care is an after hours urgent care facility that offers walk-in treatment for many health conditions.
Open Monday thru Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and
Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 402-463-6300 or visit our website at hastingscare.org for more information. Extended hours
coming soon.
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