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Lars Erickson: Jazz, Bach and his Pi Symphony Central High School Foundation
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Central High School graduate Lars Erickson
reached the New Age Top 100 chart in 2002.
“Altered Inventions” features Bach
several hundred digits,” he added.
“My goal then became to create a
classic orchestration of this melody Return Service Requested
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OMAHA, NE 68102
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inventions, which are two- and three-part that imparts the emotions associated
musical pieces, set to jazz. That CD was
listed at #69 on the New Age Voice Top 100
in September, 2002.
Erickson has released three additional
recordings: “TIME CIRCLES” in 1990,
with scientific discovery.”
Erickson continued studying
Engineering/Physics at the
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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“Smile from a Stranger” in 1992 and the Pi
Symphony in 1994. The latter is an intriguing
composition based on the digits of the
completed the Pi Symphony.
He has issued a compact disc
of the synthesized version of the Alum Central High School, Omaha NE Volume 4, Number 2 Spring 2003
transcendental number that represents the Pi Symphony while he continues
ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a to seek an “appropriate debut Looking for CHS Korean Alumni Invited to Watch the “Birdies” at Golf Outing
circle, or Pi.
Erickson said the Pi Symphony evolved
environment” for a fully
orchestrated performance.
Casualty Families What could be sweeter than an early June Foursomes, pairs and singles are welcomed
from his lifelong habit of making melodies And, Erickson said, the Pi A dedication ceremony recognizing the afternoon spent on the links at one of to participate. The Golf Outing includes
out of numbers. Symphony is in the review Omaha’s finest new golf courses? lunch, dinner and 18 holes of golf for $125
ultimate sacrifice given by nine Central High
While working through a college course in process at the American How to Reach Us School alumni will take place Saturday, July
Well, an afternoon spent on the links that per player. The driving range opens at 11:30
calculus in the 1990s, Erickson tried to make Composers Orchestra. helps Central High School, that’s what! a.m., and the outing begins at 1:00 p.m.
mail: CHS Alumni Association 26, 2003.
a melody from the digits of pi (which, as Erickson’s website, Central High School Alumni and friends are
P.O. Box 31610 The 1:00 p.m. ceremony calls attention to a
you’ll remember from your CHS math www.pisymphony.com., features Omaha, NE 68131-0610 invited to hit the links at the Central High Registration deadline is April 14.
Erickson performed a duet with former new plaque located in the east entry of the
classes, is approximately 3.14159). audio clips of his music, sculpture and School Golf Outing planned for June 2, 2003, See form on page 4
classmate Peter Buffett at the 2000 Road email: chsfoundation@cox.net
“I was astonished to find the simple melody cartoons. Erickson’s music is available by school that features the names of nine Central at the Shadow Ridge Country Club at 187th
Show Redux during the 100th anniversary
which does not sound at all random out to 32 credit card through the website: “Altered internet: www.centralhighomaha.org alumni who were casualties of the Korean and Pacific Streets. The event is a benefit for If you’re not a golfer, you can certainly join
celebration of Central’s high school building.
digits,” Erickson said. Inventions,” “The Pi Symphony” and his two conflict. the CHS Athletic Department. Honorary your golfing buddies for dinner in the
He and his wife, Lisa, have four children and phone: (402) 556-2828
“I did some more research and found that for other previous releases, “TIME CIRCLES,” The dedication event occurs on the eve of Chairpersons are Dr. G.E. Moller and Clubhouse around 6 p.m. for only $20.
live in Omaha’s Dundee neighborhood.
the past several hundred years, the digits of pi and “Smile from a Stranger.” fax: (402) 556-9557 Ahmann Green. Get your reservation in early, as only the
the 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean
And, if you’re really lucky – um, skilled! – first 144 who register will be allowed to play!
Conflict.
Alumni Authors Collection Continues to Grow Roman Holiday in Omaha “Although we very much want to invite the
you may even go home with a new car! Stan
Olson Auto World has promised a new car to
And please remember to tell us the year you
graduated when you register.
The Alumni Arts Library continues to grow. by William True (1941) with Deryck Tufts On Tuesday evening, April 22, 2003, families of these men who died in service to the first person who makes a hole-in-one on The “first-come, first-served” entry deadline
The following books have been received in The Alumni Arts Library has become a our country, we have been unable to locate any the 17th green. is Monday, April 14, 2003.
the past few months: valuable resource for Central’s students and a Central High School celebrates another event 2003 Hall of Fame Slated Reunions in 2003 relatives for four of the nine casualties listed,”
in its long history, the 100th anniversary of the
• Ready, Set, Organize! By Mary Campbell
(1965) with Pipi Campbell Peterson,
source of pride for students and graduates alike.
In the near future the books will be placed founding of the first high school Latin Club in
for October 2 Class Year Reunion Dates Class Reunion Contacts said event chairman Max Kennedy (’53).
• Ceramics Monthly by Richard Garriott- in display cases that are being planned for the America. Miss Rita Ryan’s Latin students, The four are:
The 5th annual Central High School 2003 1943 (60 ) October 3-5, 2003
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Jeanne Freshman Keller (402-558-9578) or
Stejskal (1962); Courtyard. past and present, know that date follows one • Gerald Phillips Anderson, Class of 1940;
Hall of Fame awards ceremony and banquet Bob Lacy (402-291-4201)
• Tommy Gun & Stiletto to Cloak & If you were a Central student or teacher and • James R. McGrew, attended 1931 and 1932;
day after Rome celebrates the anniversary of takes place Thursday, October 2. After a dinner 1948 (55 ) September 19-21, 2003
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Mary Ellen (Marti) Engdahl (402-333-2443)
Dagger by Dennis W. Andrews; a published author or have multi-media • Myron James (Bud) Smith, Class of 1947 and
• Alternative Schools; Alternatives to material that you would like to have its founding, April 21, 753 BC. beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s courtyard, 1953 (50th) May 16-18, 2003 Judy Gray Seigfreid (402-397-0318 or asig@cox.net) • William Swanson, Class of 1942.
Education by Vernon H. Smith (1944); represented in the library, please contact To be held in the school’s courtyard, the the ceremony takes place in the Auditorium. 1963 (40th) August 8-9, 2003 Walt Thomas (402-571-2700) If you have any information about these
• Birds of Nebraska by Roger S. Sharp the CHS Alumni Association at gala features an authentic seven course Roman The Hall of Fame Committee has already met
(1959) chsfoundation@cox.net or Cheryl Roche at and Greek banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m. 1973 (30 ) July 18-20, 2003
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David Finkle (402-926-2639 or drfinkle@hotmail.com) men or their families, please notify Max C.
• The Cow Spoke French (book and video) CRoche2693@aol.com. several times to review the more than 74 Kennedy, 723 No. 89th Plaza, Omaha, NE
Entertainment will include Lotus Belly or David Parsow (402-397-7900 or parsows@aol.com)
nominations received for this year’s event. 68114. Telephone: 402/398-1536; Email:
The CHS Alumni Association 2003 Dancers; “Toga Man”; Jek Kelly, a juggler; A 1983 (20 ) July 25-26, 2003
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Dave Foster (904-241-1186) or Ramiro Mancilla
Nominations for the 2004 Hall of Fame will kenad@concentric.net.
Officers Public Relations Larry McNichols ‘48 Cappella singing Roman songs, skits, and (402-342-4749) or Dan Houlihan (402-991-6396)
President Elizabeth (Eli) McNichols ‘77 Reunion Assistance Joan Labenz Eledge ‘76
be accepted through December, 2003. Visit the CHS
more. To keep in the Roman tradition, those in 1993 (10 ) July 5, 2003
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Nicole Goldenstein Morrison (402-341-0715 or
Vice President Pat Salerno ‘58 Board Members Foundation website at www.centralhighomaha.org
attendance are asked to wear togas or tunics ncmorrison@earthlink.net) or Dan Bagley
Recording Secretary James J. Wilson ‘92 Paula Katzman Albert ’52, to download a nomination form. Korean Conflict Memorial Remembers
Corresponding Secretary Jane Johnson Loeck ‘77 Pat Wright Brown ’55 and sandals, clothing of the Roman era. (402-933-6341 or danbagley@hotmail.com)
Treasurer Judy Gray Seigfried ‘53 Craig Clawson ’69 The guest of honor is Miss Ruth Pilling, The event is scheduled during Homecoming 1st Lt. Gerald Phillips Anderson, Class of 1940
Staff Terry Price Barry Combs ’50 who taught Latin and English at Central for Week so that alumni may attend the CHS Sgt. Edward L. Clegg, Attended 1939 & 1941
Committee Chairs Eunie Feldman Denenberg ’46
many years. Homecoming Football Game scheduled for Reunions in 2004
Alumni Arts Library Cheryl Church Roche ‘41 Leigh Bernstein Emas ’77 Pfc. Vincent Paul “Vin” Dougherty, Class of 1951
Beverly Bloom Fellman ’59 The event is open to all current and former Friday, October 3. The Homecoming Dance 1949 (55th) May 15, 2004 Patrice Hawley Rosenquist (393-9330 or
Bylaws Joan Krasne Marcus ‘55
CHS Representative Jerry Bexten, Principal Dr. Ray Gaines ’50 Latin students. Invitations will be mailed in will be held on Saturday night. jmrphr@myway.com) Pfc. William Robert Goll, Class of 1948
Foundation Representative Dr. Jack Lewis ’52
late March or early April but the cost has not Nominations for 2004 should be submitted 1954 (50 ) September 17-19, 2004
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Tom Bernstein (402-393-4955) or Sharon Marvin Griffin Master Sgt. James R. McGrew, Attended 1931 & 1932
Dr. Rusty Crossman ‘66 Mary Moberg ’51
Government Relations Peter Pirsch ‘88 Carolyn Orr Retired Teacher been determined at the Alumni Register press by December 1, 2003. (402-391-6077 or sgmarv@aol.com)
Pfc. Edward W. Minikus, Class of 1945
Hall of Fame
Historical
Kay Talty Correll ‘53
Merrilee Moshier Miller ’66
Mary Jane “Kop” Kopperud Ramsey
Dave Schinzel
’38
’82
time. For a nomination form, please contact Kay 1974 (30th) ANY INTEREST??? Shelli McCall Vodicka (778-9505 or sts2831@aol.com)
Pfc. Norman Meyer Rosenblatt, Attended 1948
2002 Hall of Fame Celebrates Excellence
If you miss your invitation or if you would Corell at 4510 Eastridge Drive, Omaha NE 68134,
Larry Albert ‘51 Yale Trustin ’42 Fourteen of Central High School’s most Pictured Above: Other honorees look on while
Korean War Plaque Max Kennedy ‘53 Cheryl Marks Willis ’70 like to volunteer to help us with this enjoyable 402/493-2479, or email kcorell@inebraska.com. Reunions in 2006 Cpl. Myron James “Bud” Smith, Class of 1947
accomplished graduated joined the 42 previous Inga Swenson Harris accepted her Hall of
Membership Mary C. Gryva ’69 Gary Willis ’70 event, please contact Rita Ryan at 557-3300. A form is also available on the association
Newsletter Holly Herman ‘78 1996 (10th) To Be Determined Charles Yin (646-935-1151 or cyin@nyc.rr.com) 1st Lt. William Swanson, Class of 1942 inductees in a Hall of Fame ceremony last October. Fame plaque. Ms. Harris is an actress who has
website at www.centralhighomaha.org. See story and pictures inside on page 2. appeared on stage, in movies and on television.
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CHSAA President’s Column Elizabeth McNichols ’77 New and Improved Website; Bring CHSAA to Your Desk Proud of the Results: Memories Preserved
Dear Central High Alumni, through a historic partnership between Awards Banquet; the Scholarship Dinner, the A new and improved website for the Central alumni” button and enter a class year. When chsfoundation@cox.net. Historical Committee By Paula Katzman Albert, Class of ‘52
What an honor it is to serve as the President Central and its neighbors, the Joslyn Art publication of the Alumni Directory, and High School Foundation brings up-to-date you find a name of someone you know, please Bookmark this site on your computer, and By Larry Albert No matter how hard we try to retain them, everything memorable about the 1951-52
of the Central High School Alumni Museum and Creighton University. Our many more. Near to my heart is the 2003 information about the Alumni Association to jot it down and pass it along! visit often! You’ll be surprised at how much Co-Chair, Alumni Association memories many times fade as we grow older. school year.
your home (or work!) computer. If you do have information that could help us Central High School has changed ... and how Historical Committee
Association. Like many of you reading this sincerest thanks to Susan Thompson Buffett, Centennial Celebration of Central’s Latin Certainly, our days at Central High School Of particular delight were interviews with
newsletter, Omaha Central High School has Class of 1950, whose contribution to this Club, the oldest club of its kind in the United Thanks to the hard work, expertise and whittle down the list, please send us an email at much has never changed. In an attractive, inviting and highly visible and events surrounding our lives then are former Central faculty, including Mr. Clark, Mr.
been important to me for a variety of reasons. effort added immensely to the project’s States! creativity of 1992 CHS graduates Doug recollections we treasure and hold dear. Marquiss, Miss Pratt, Mr. Sorenson and Coach
setting, a new display unit in Central’s
In addition to being the fourth generation of momentum. If you live in the metro Omaha area, we Hegarty and Tom Oakes, who work under Support the CHS Alumni Association EVERY Year! At our 50th Reunion last September, the Karabatsos. Their reflections personally touched
courtyard will focus attention on the school’s
my family to graduate from this great school, That’s the wind-up, now here’s the pitch. would love to have you join one of our contract for the Foundation, the website is Class of ’52 presented its members with the many viewing the video.
easier to navigate and provides more extensive You may already know that the mission of following: rich academic tradition, including more than
I have made many lifelong friends among Please show your support of Central High committees. Choose from among the History the CHS Alumni Association is “to keep • Annual Hall of Fame Dinner 100 books written by CHS graduates. opportunity to relive the past by having a A unique ending featured a superimposed
information about the Foundation and all the
both its students and teachers. Central High School by renewing your membership to the / Archive, Membership, Newsletter, Publicity, Central “Central”” and that the CHS Alumni • Reunion Assistance In addition, the special achievement of video produced highlighting our senior year. Jimmy Durante walking the halls of Central.
groups under its umbrella.
has taught me well academically, socially and Central High Alumni Association on an Special Events, Alumni Relations and others. Association provides a variety of services to • Alumni Data Base Central’s four Nobel Prize winners will be This professional and artistic production It was a clever and unexpected conclusion to
Once you enter www.centralhighomaha.org,
even perhaps a bit athletically. annual basis. Hey, there’s even a form When you’re back in Omaha for a visit, we you’ll discover information about a variety of all graduates of Central. • Alumni Library Project recognized in the display, which will be provided almost thirty minutes of pure what most class members referred to as, “the
I hope 2003 will be a good year for you. conveniently located right here in this hope you’ll stop by the school for a visit and But did you know that your annual • Special Events located near the courtyard’s west entrance nostalgia. John Jones, Class of ’52 President, best, most unforgettable reunion ever.”
activities and organizations that support
I’m certain it will good for your alma mater. newsletter. You can also visit our new-and- a tour. membership is the only source of financial beginning in May, 2003. opened with remarks lauding Central High Copies of the video were available for
Central High School including The Alumni • Memorabilia collection &
We welcome a new Principal, Jerry Bexten, improved website: www.centralhighomaha.org. Of course, we would really appreciate any support for the CHSAA? Working in collaboration with Janelle School and all that it did for its students in sale and quickly sold out. In all over 80
Association, The Athletic Booster Club, Band preservation
Matching gifts: If your employer provides preparing them for their adult lives just ahead. videos were purchased or ordered at the
who comes to us from Lewis and Clark For as little as $15 per year, you can support contributions – time, money, ideas and Parents, JSPA, PEP Auction, and V.O.I.C.E. • Writing, photography, printing or Lindburg, a curator from Omaha’s Durham
matching gifts, please include the appropriate From then on, it was entirely a trip down banquet. Class members were thrilled to have
Middle School, where he served as principal a fine group of hardworking people who keep attendance – that help fulfill the CHSAA It’s easy to make a contribution or even form when sending your membership mailing this newsletter Western Heritage Museum, the high quality
for seven years. track of your classmates and supports the mission: to keep renew your annual CHS Alumni Association • Serving on the Board of the CHSAA glass-encased display will feature many of memory lane. Music that we danced to and this special keepsake.
contribution.
While Central’s past is certainly rich and Central High Foundation’s myriad of projects. Central “central”! membership through the website’s PayPal link. How to help: • Helping with the newsletter the books written by Central High School romanced to, clips from Academy Award If you have interest in a similar production
rewarding, the future is exciting and hopeful. Your annual dues also make this Alumni I would love to hear Lost Alumni. We would love to have some 1) Renew your membership every year! • Website graduates. movies, personal interviews, excerpts from for your reunion and would like more
As you may already know, extensive Register newsletter possible. It’s an easy way from you. Please feel help tracking down “lost” alumni! Despite Send your membership check to P.O. • Other Tagged with the author’s name and other television shows, all interspersed with information, contact me via e-mail at
renovation is currently underway that will to help you keep in touch with Central, its free to e-mail me at our best efforts, we have thousands of names Box 31610, Omaha NE 68131-0610 or visit 3) Stay in touch! Stop in at school pertinent information, each volume will be showings from the O-Book, truly recaptured pkachs@aol.com.
move the cafeteria from the top floor to where activities and all that are near and dear to CHS emcnichols@fnni.com of CHS graduates listed as “lost.” But
chances are good that readers of this
www.centralhighomaha.org. If you are a
current member, you’ll see the month your
whenever you can. Attend a CHS sporting
event, music concert or theater performance.
artfully arranged in the unit designed to
compliment the first such case which opened
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the “old gym” (in my day, the late 1970s). At graduates. The Alumni Association and or phone me at
newsletter can help us find some of those on membership will expire. Bookmark our website so you can keep in 2000.
REGISTRATION
long last, Central will be air-conditioned! Foundation continue to do amazing things on 633-2437 (work) or
Much of the renovation will remain hidden a tight budget. We hope you’ll agree that 551-5246 (home).
the lost list. 2) Get involved! Let us know if you are current on Nebraska’s oldest high school. The goal of the Historical Committee is to Central High School Golf Outing
Check out the website, and click under the interested in helping with any of the Cheer, Cheer for Central, Show your loyalty. preserve and present the rich traditions of Monday, June 2, 2003 @ 1:00 P.M.
from public view as new plumbing, electrical Central High is worth a contribution. GO CENTRAL!!! Eli McNichols
Alumni Association button. Click on the “lost Shadow Ridge Country Club, 187 & Pacific Street
and other internal systems are updated in the The Central High Alumni Association Elizabeth (Eli) McNichols CHS and the accomplishments of its students,
gorgeous 102-year-old building. board represents graduates from years 1938 to Class of 1977 including the dozens of authors who have • Golf is limited to the first 144 who register on a first-come, first-seved basis.
published books and papers throughout the
Still in the planning stages are the new
stadium and parking facilities that will result
1992. Each year, the CHSAA sponsors many
projects: our prestigious annual Hall of Fame CHS Alumni Association Wants You! school’s history.
Judy Vann and her husband, the late
The entry deadline is Monday, April 14, 2003.
• Cost is $125 per player and includes lunch & dinner.
Look at a few of the projects your Central High School Alumni Association Dues Support • Driving range will be available after 11:30 AM.
Howard Vann (’51), the class of 1951 and an • Register individually or as a foursome.
anonymous donor provided the seed money • Dinner only (no golf): $20 per person. Dinner begins around 6:00 p.m.
Show your support for Central High School by joining the Alumni Association.
required to begin this exciting project, and • If you are a CHS Alum, please tell us the year you graduated.
Your membership will be good for one year from the date you join. additional funds are needed for its completion.
If you are a current member, you’ll see the month your membership expires on the newsletter mailing label. We would welcome additional financial Individual ($125 each) _______ Foursome ($500) _________
support from Central alumni everywhere. Dinner only ($20 each) __________
Please make your check payable to the CHS
Last Name First Name Middle Inital/Maiden Name Year Graduated Foundation and note that it is designated for the Name 1. ________________________________ Phone # __________________________ Shirt Size ____________
( ) CHS Historical Committee Project. The Address ____________________________ City________________________ State______________ Zip __________
address is P.O. Box 31610, Omaha NE 68131-
Address City, State, Zip Phone Number 00610. E-mail ________________________________________________________________ Class of ______________________
If other immediate family members were CHS Name 2. ________________________________ Phone # __________________________ Shirt Size ____________
e-mail address Spouse’s name if CHS Graduate & yr. Graduates, please list with year of graduation
Address ____________________________ City________________________ State______________ Zip __________
and relationship. Dundee Elementary
I am interested in helping with: E-mail ________________________________________________________________ Class of ______________________
Serving on the board Alumni Library Project Reunion assistance Special events Public relations
Celebrates 100 Years
Name 3. ________________________________ Phone # __________________________ Shirt Size ____________
Newsletter Hall of Fame Memorabilia preservation Other Dundee Elementary, where many Central
High School graduates began the path through Address ____________________________ City________________________ State______________ Zip __________
Emmanual P. Papadakis accepts his award from Dr. Jack Lewis (Class of 1952) Composer, teacher, pianist and Hall of Fame honoree Ruth Norman, Class of
who served as the evening’s emcee. Papadakis (Class of 1952) is an expert in 1944, accepts a word of congratulations from Judy Vann. Mrs. Vann accepted the
Annual Levels of Membership school, celebrates its 100th birthday in May, E-mail ________________________________________________________________ Class of ______________________
physics research, applied physics and engineering. Hall of Fame award on behalf of her husband, Howard Vann, Class of 1951. Mr. 2004. Centennial plans include two special
Vann passed away in July, 2002. $15+ Bronze Eagle $25+ Silver Eagle $50+ Golden Eagle Name 4. ________________________________ Phone # __________________________ Shirt Size ____________
projects - a quilt and a unique garden paved
$100+ Platinum Eagle $250+ Emerald Eagle $500+ Diamond Eagle with memorial bricks -- that will grace the Address ____________________________ City________________________ State______________ Zip __________
2002 Hall of Fame Celebrates Achievement, Tradition stately school for the next 100 years.
E-mail ________________________________________________________________ Class of ______________________
My employer provides matching gifts (form attached) For more information, contact chairs
Fourteen of Central’s finest were inducted into the school’s 4 annual
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The event included a buffet dinner in the CHS Courtyard Vic Paul and Linda Rock-Paul (’84) at
Hall of Fame during a dinner and ceremony held in October, 2002. with entertainment performed by members of the Central High School Return this form and your check payable to: lrpdvm@aol.com, Sarah Newman (’71) at Please make checks payable to the Central High Foundation and mail them to The
The evening was accented by an awe-inspiring assembly of Jazz Band. CHS Alumni Association • P.O. Box 31610 • Omaha, NE 68131-0610 Central High Foundation, P.O. Box 31610, Omaha, NE. 68131-0610. If you have any
snewman@nfinity.com, or Dan Rock (’86) at
honorees who delivered gracious acceptance speeches, and heaped Approximately 250 people attended the event, which is sponsored dlrock@quest.net. Or you can notify the questions about our golf outing, please call Paul Pennington at (402) 557-3312.
praise upon Central’s teachers and fellow students. by the Alumni Association. or charge to ___Visa, _____Mastercard, ____American Express, _____Discover
school at 310 North 51st Street, Omaha NE Thank you for your support of Central High!
Card Number __________________________Name __________________________________Exp. _______ 68132, telephone (402) 554-8424.
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