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Pencils, Paste, Phonetics: Pencils, Paste, Phonetics A Zoom Through School Supply Aisles of the Past

Sep 30, 2020 11:39AM ● By Jeff Lacey

Our nostalgia piece this round is a quick CliffsNotes version of back-to-school items from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s.

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Building Connections Through Lifelong Learning: Continuing Education Expands Options and Builds Community

Sep 30, 2020 11:28AM ● By Jenna Gabrial Gallagher

Older adults in Omaha are enriching their lives and engaging with others through myriad continuing education opportunities throughout the city.

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Pat Corbitt in his school bus
Pat Corbitt Escapes From Reality: Lord of the Manor, Treasure-Hunting Pirate

Sep 16, 2020 03:42PM ● By Jennifer Litton

Bus driver Pat Corbitt likes to think that he is adding more diversity to the entertainment landscape with his newest project, Industrial Escape Rooms.

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Nancy Ethington and Pam Egger, golden retriever Gracie
Four-Legged Therapy: Dogs Help Young Humans At Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Aug 31, 2020 03:58PM ● By Tamsen Butler

Pam Egger and Nancy Ethington are pioneers of the pet therapy program in Omaha through Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.

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educator Dottie Deines
Back to School: Former Elementary Teacher Now Educates Other Seniors

Aug 31, 2020 03:57PM ● By Kara Schweiss

Former teacher Dottie Deines is retired, but she stays busy with her volunteer work, including teaching English as a Second Language classes at the nonprofit Intercultural Senior Center.

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Omaha marathon runner Phil Perrone
Iron Phil’s 4,378 miles and counting: “I didn't know 13-year-olds weren’t supposed to run ."

Aug 31, 2020 03:56PM ● By Ryan Borchers

Omaha native and graduate of Westside High School Phil Perrone has participated in 167 marathons.

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Flights of Fancy: A Nostalgic Look at the Friendly Skies

Aug 31, 2020 08:32AM ● By James Vnuk

Omaha Magazine writer James Vnuk imagines what it would have been like to travel by plane in the '50s and '60s.

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Grover Lipkins leans on hood of his van
Just Keep Groovin’: Grover Lipkins Answers the Call to Music

Jun 24, 2020 02:00PM ● By Liz Stevens

Groovin' Grover Lipkins first heard the call to play music at age 7. Now he plays in bands around Omaha and will occasionally do duets with a friend.

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Kent Garlinghouse of Radio Theatre Omaha
Omaha’s Got Talent: Local Radio Theater Group Engages With the Community

Jun 24, 2020 01:59PM ● By Ryan Borchers

Radio Theatre Omaha's founder and artistic director Kent Garlinghouse discusses why he wanted to bring radio theater to Omaha.

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Emily Wadhams and her guitar
In Tune With Her Clients: Music Therapist Connects with Older Adults to Help Chronic Conditions

Jun 24, 2020 01:57PM ● By Jenna Gabrial Gallagher

Emily Wadhams is board-certified music therapist and founder of Omaha Music Therapy. She has worked with clients age 2 months to 103 years, using music to achieve nonmusical goals.

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First-time actress Karen Fox at home
Never Too Old To Dream: Theater Newcomer Wows Omaha Arts Community

Jun 24, 2020 01:57PM ● By Josefina Loza

Theater newcomer Karen Fox of Bellevue she took an Omaha Community Playhouse acting class with her daughter. Soon after, she landed her debut role as Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun.

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Gewn Lemke on deck
July/August 2020 60Plus Opener

Jun 24, 2020 01:47PM ● By Todd Lemke

Senior sales associate and 60Plus in Omaha contributing editor is retiring. Her son, publisher Todd Lemke, wrote this ode to his mother.

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