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a new year comes new opportunities. But who says you need a new year? Change and opportunity are always present.

In this issue you will read about change and opportunity through many of our features. Notably, our business feature— ExitBig. Jeff Herdzina shares why his passion for change and opportunity turned into a growing business. So many decisions go into selling a business, and Jeff discusses how he can help coach business owners through that emotional process.

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Sometimes the changes we face are easy but many are not. It is in those

trying moments we discover what we are made of. The Stephen Center and HERO Program serve to help individuals during some of their most difficult days. John Lee Hoich found opportunity and change in his involvement in these organizations.

It was through his own adversity that he opened his heart to giving people a second chance.

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CONTENTS COVER story

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OUR business

MY concoction

OUR passion

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OUR food

OUR Youth

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fter having moved seven times in 12 years, Kristen and Tony Bernhard are familiar with needing a move-in ready home. But finding just the right one in a short time frame can be difficult and stressful. When the couple learned they would be moving to Omaha from Southlake, Texas, last spring, Kristen quickly planned a weekend of house hunting knowing the market was low on inventory. What she didn’t expect was to immediately find the perfect home for her family.

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Kristen had eight homes picked out online she planned to tour in a threeday weekend. One home in particular stood out—a story and a half house in The Prairies in Elkhorn, built by Falcone Homes. The minute she stepped inside, she said she fell in love with everything about it. There was just one problem: since it was a model, it wasn’t for sale.

Brian Falcone, owner of Falcone Homes, offered to build the Bernhard’s that floor plan, but they didn’t have 6-9 months to wait. They needed one ready in three months. Luckily, after giving it some thought, Brian agreed to sell the model.

“We were so lucky to be able to buy this home,” Kristen said. And the house truly was move-in ready. The only change the Bernhard’s made was to have

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Falcone install the same Noni white-oak flooring in the front room that was in the kitchen so that they had a hard surface for their grand piano. They did also have Falcone finish the basement right away, giving them almost 4,800 sq. ft. of finished space. “We have plenty of space for the four of us, but it still feels so cozy and comfortable,” Kristen said.

Although the Bernhard’s have lived in many nice homes over the years, they think this one is the most well-built they’ve ever had. Falcone Homes mixes styles from rustic farmhouse, traditional, transitional, and modern, and Kristen said she appreciates the creativity. “The home is gorgeous but the functionality makes living in it easy.”

Some of those elements include a walk-in pantry with built in drawers for storage, the covered deck with outdoor fireplace and TV, laundry room—complete with a second-story chute—accessible from both the large, custom master closet and drop zone, and a large walk in shower with glass french doors.

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watching the sun rise through the large windows in the living room.

The upper level features an open loft and three bedrooms—one with its own bathroom and the other two share a Jack and Jill bathroom. And then there’s Kristen’s favorite part of the house: the library with its own private balcony where she spends many evenings.

When the Bernhard’s finished the basement, they included a large, open living space, separate home theater, a guest bedroom and bath, a workout room, and a sauna, which they use daily during the cold months. They also have a mud room off the basement entrance so the kids have a place for shoes and toys when they come in from playing outside.

The Berhnard’s said working with Falcone Homes was easy because they were so responsive. “I’d have a dozen requests I wanted done, and they would come back with an entire plan that had everything incorporated,” Kristen said.

“And their communication was excellent.

Everyone was always on the same page.”

Now that they’ve found a home they love in a good school district (Elkhorn), the Bernhard’s hope to stay in Omaha for a number of years.

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While our designers don’t recommend adopting every single trend in your home, we do suggest cherry picking the trends that appeal to you. Don’t get focused on a trend, because that’s exactly what it is. Some are longer lasting, but because there is so much incredible diversity in the complexity and array of textures, materials, and choices of what companies offer now, there is a huge opportunity to create a unique look…but also a huge margin for error, by doing too much of a “trend”. Rely on a professional to guide you to the correct mix of looks, scale, and materials to create a look that’s yours for now and years to come.

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were introduced at the last Market: Upholstery is showing incredible detailing now. A lot of neutral fabrics, not a lot of color or pattern, but character is added with embellishments like contrast leather welting, nail head detailing, metal and wood frames being exposed and used as architectural elements in the upholstery pieces, and quilting.

Desks have morphed to fit our new work-at-home lifestyle. They have storage space but not the cumbersome traditional file cabinets as most workflows have gone digital. The home office has a new appeal with its peaceful and personal style.

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adversity OV ERCOM I N G

John L. Hoich turns childhood tragedy into hope for others through the Stephen Center and HERO Program

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veryone responds to adversity differently. Some crack, buckle, and fall apart. Others use their negative life experiences to change the world for the better.

John Lee Hoich is a testament to living through and defying an adverse life. At 16 years old, John’s mother passed away. With a push lawnmower and determination to not be the worthless child his father always instilled in him, John began his first business. Today, that business is still thriving.

Hoich Enterprises maintains both commercial and residential ground, going on more than 40 years.

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Stephen Center Chef Robert Wilson

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At the age of 57, John’s father passed away from alcohol addiction. Even though he was gone, John still felt the need to prove that he wasn’t the person his father had labeled him. Westside School Board elected John to the Hall of Fame in 1998 as one of the first students to receive the award. In 2002, Westside Alumni named its alumni house on 90th and Pacific after John and the adversity he overcame. For the past 29 years, he has issued a scholarship to a Westside High School student who also faces and overcomes adversity.

During an ordinary meeting for the Omaha Planning Board, of which John was a member, something extraordinary happened. Past Executive Director Del Bomburger was representing the Stephen Center. They were requesting permission from the board to tear down a building and put up a recovery center neighboring their center for the homeless. John began to cry. A flood of emotions took over as memories from his childhood surfaced. “My tears came from the sad and terrible time in my youth but also seeing great hope for people years to come.” John said.

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John L. Hoich and Stephen Center Executive Director Michael Wehling

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The building in question to tear down was one that his uncle, George Hoich, built in the 1920s. Formerly known as First and Last Chance bar, this building was the one that his father also spent so many years drinking to the point of intoxication before he would come home to be the physically and mentally abusive man that John remembered.

John approached Del in the hall after the meeting and said, “I have to be involved”. He didn’t know how or to what extent at the time, only that he just needed to help. In 2006 and after a significant monetary contribution, the John L. Hoich Center for Recovery, also known as the HERO Program, was established. What was once known as the First and Last Chance bar now serves as a second chance for those overcoming substance abuse addiction.

The Stephen Center was founded in 1983 by Dick and Sharon McNeil. The Stephen Center’s mission is to partner with the community, families, and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction, and poverty. Stephen Center’s HERO Program provides substance abuse treatment for low-income and homeless individuals. Services are also provided for those who are dually diagnosed with both substance abuse and mental illness. The HERO Program is a state-licensed, nationally accredited (CARF) facility utilizing evidence based practices and client focused care.

The Stephen Center and HERO Program have been a big part of John’s mission to overcoming adversity. In the dining room (Fran’s Diner) of the Stephen Center where Chef Robert Wilson cooks up meals for an average of 200 people each day, a juke box sits. The same juke box from John’s uncle’s bar.

In John’s book, From the Ground Up he notes the many successes and failures during his first 50 years of life. John has twin sons. “My sons are my biggest pride,” he said. Both are attending UNO for Business and Entrepreneurship. John has sat on the UNO College of Advisory board for the past 15 years. Living by his famous quote “Circulate to percolate” John has made a life of serving others. As a perfect attendance member of the Suburban Rotary for 39 years, John applies their code “Service Above Self” in all that he does.

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ExitBig helps business owners transition smoothly during sales process

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pproximately 4 million Baby Boomers own their own business in the U.S., according to local business broker ExitBig. As those owners retire, they will want to sell their company and preserve the legacy of success they built. But selling a business built from the ground up is a stressful, emotionally charged process, and finding the right buyer, at the right price, is incredibly challenging. Jeff Herdzina and his team at ExitBig don’t just help business owners through that process, they truly understand and empathize with owners on the emotional complexities involved.

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HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED DISAPPOINTING RESULTS WITH HORMONE REPLACEMENT? As a business owner himself, Jeff has been in the difficult position of selling and the stress and emotional roller coaster that goes along with it. But coaching owners through that process, helping them understand what to expect along the way, and making sure they enter into a deal that is a good fit emotionally and financially—for both parties—is what makes ExitBig unique. Combined with its network of experts in accounting, banking, and other B2B professionals, ExitBig’s success rate is nearly 100 percent. And with three to six deals per year, that’s impressive.

That ability to be both a leader and coach comes naturally.

The Columbus, NE native played football for UNO and wanted to be a football coach after college. But after working in the direct marketing industry, he quickly took his leadership skills and started his own direct marketing company in 2005, US Data, of which he still owns half today. In 2015, while laid up recovering from a ruptured Achilles injury, he wrote a business plan for a business brokerage company. At his very first listing appointment, the potential client asked him how many businesses had he sold? “I told him zero,” Jeff said.

“So we’d be able to spend all of our time on the sale of his business.” They won the listing, which ended up being one of their biggest to date.

The businesses that Exit Big sells have values between $500,000 and $10 million. “Owners of businesses that size are often more emotionally attached than owners of larger companies,” Jeff explained. They don’t list franchises, but they do represent companies in many industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and construction to name a few. The process typically takes 6-9 months to complete, and it starts with a simple meeting for the owner and Jeff to get to know each other. “I love hearing people’s story and finding out why they started the business, what they’re passionate about, and what their goals are,” Jeff said. Developing those relationships is the part of his business that he enjoys most.

Once they agree to the list the company, Jeff and his team, which includes Thomas O’Gorman and Shanna Selph, do a deep dive into the business to learn about the key factors that allow the business to run successfully and market position so they can prepare a script to use for marketing materials that is sent out to potential buyers. Once buyers are qualified, they begin to work on possible deal structures. For each listing, ExitBig tries to find multiple buyers interested to generate competition. “Half the battle is finding the appropriate buyer, and the other half is getting the deal closed,” Jeff said.

No matter how smoothly the process goes, there is always something unexpected, and Jeff establishes that expectation up front. “We are with our clients every step of the way, and I always tell them that everything will be okay,” he said. “The reason we’re so involved is because we want to deliver an exceptional experience through something that is so emotional and often stressful.” In fact, even when a sale is closed, Jeff tries to be there for the sellers afterward. “We want to help uphold a business’s legacy and see that it remains successful in the future. They become like family to us,” he added.

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family, or his own family—spouse Becky of 16 years and their 15-year-old daughter Makenna—whose support is paramount. Because his work requires lots of hours, Jeff makes a point periodically schedule afternoons off so he can spend time with them, and they usually have dinner together. “I’ve seen a lot of owners who’ve had successful businesses but their family life suffers,” he said. “It takes a lot of patience to live with an entrepreneur, so I try to make sure I have positive relationships both at work and at home.”

So why should a business owner work with a broker rather than sell it themselves? Jeff said although a few are successful at it, most don’t realize what’s involved or that it becomes a full time job to do it. “Businesses often suffer when the owner tries to go through the whole process alone because it’s more intense than they imagine,” Jeff said. Making sure both the buyer and seller get a fair deal is equally important. “Both parties need to feel good in the end.”

One surprising observation Jeff brought up is that approximately 90 percent of business owners don’t have an exit strategy or have given it much thought. Retirement is the number one reason why owners sell, but sometimes they assume a family member is going to take over the business and are shocked when it doesn’t happen. Unexpected reasons, such as death, divorce, or disability are just as difficult. Entrepreneurs sometimes have short attention spans and want to move on to the next venture. “It’s ok to talk about an exit plan, and the best time to do that is now,” Jeff said. “If you plan for it, you can actually make your business worth more.” In fact, if they can educate owners ahead of time, then it will make transactions go more smoothly and help keep Omaha’s business community thriving for future generations.

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ining out is about more than just great food. The experience is often what makes the difference. This is especially true in a city where quality steak is readily available. What makes a restaurant standout is attention to detail—both in how that steak is prepared and served, but also the detail with which its diners are treated. Fleming’s in Regency takes pride not only in the quality of its food, but more importantly, in the quality of service and customized approach they take for everyone who dines with them, no matter what the occasion.

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Operating Partner Josh Orsini has made a career out of providing that exceptional experience. He’s been in the hospitality industry since the age of 14 and attributes his passion for catering to the customer to his time working at Disney World.

“Walt (Disney) was a self-made man, but nothing was about himself,” Josh said. He worked for Ruth’s Chris Steak House for 10 years. When restauranteurs Paul Fleming and Bill Allen opened the first Fleming’s in 1998, Josh knew it was his dream job. When the opportunity arose four years ago, he jumped at it.

“Fleming’s was meant to be more approachable than previous steak houses,” Josh said. It’s intended to appeal to families, individuals, as well as businesses. “We want people to feel like they left their house and are coming to an extension of their home,” he added. And just like at home, Josh and his team want you to feel comfortable, whether you stop in for a glass of wine—they serve 100 wines by the glass—a burger in the bar, are celebrating an anniversary, or are hosting an event. The emphasis is on a customized experience for every individual and one that’s often unexpected.

It starts with a tenured staff who takes the time to get to know each customer. Then it’s combined with exceptional food preparation overseen by Operating Chef Doug Case. “He’s a --brilliant chef and a kind person,” Josh said. Whether it’s the Prime Burger served at their daily happy hour, the Barbecue New Zealand Salmon, Prime Rib served on Sundays, or one of their USDA Prime and Certified Angus Beef steaks, Fleming’s will ensure you love your meal. “Love makes our steaks better than anyone else’s,” Josh said. It’s love for what they do, how they do it, and who they do it for. “It’s all about the enjoyment FEBRUARY 2018

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Other special events throughout the year include monthly wine dinners, charitable events to support non-profit organizations such as for Angels Among Us, JDRF, and the Nebraska Humane Society. They also host wedding receptions, events in their two private party rooms, and off-site events. The restaurant is even open on Thanksgiving as a dining destination to accommodate families. No matter what the occasion, Josh said he and his associates are there to provide whatever type of experience guests are looking for. “We start our day eight hours before the first guests walk in the door,” Josh said. “The dedication we have to consistently produce these intricate culinary delicacies speaks to that love for our professions, our products, and our guests.”

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The elegant décor and serene setting will de-stress and re-energize you, providing the perfect vacation.

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12-day Irish Odyssey | CIE Tours International When to travel: March-November When to book: 9-12 months before Why 12-day Irish Odyssey: Experience the best Ireland has to offer in luxury with CIE Tours on this 12-day Irish Odyssey. Beginning in Dublin, you’ll enjoy authentic Irish culture and cuisine, tour the famed Waterford Crystal factory, kiss the Blarney Stone to bless yourself with the gift of gab, stand along the unforgettable Cliffs of Moher and visit famous Belfast, where the Titanic launched its fateful journey. All this and more awaits you on a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of the Emerald Isles.

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When to travel: November When to book: 6-9 months before Why 17-day Panama Canal: This 17-day journey will take you to the best of Central America’s ports, beginning in Los Angeles with stops at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Cartagena, Colombia, and, of course, the Panama Canal, Panama. Royal Caribbean’s impressive Vision of the Seas offers everything your cruise could need—from adventure to relaxation and everything in between. Off-ship, you’ll swim with the dolphins, watch whales frolic, zipline over awe-inspiring river canyons and tour coffee plantations, historic cities and more.

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The “write” plan a column on estate and financial planning for everyone

By LISA M. LEHAN, J.D. This is the final installment of a six-part series examining estate planning needs that coincide with life’s milestones.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR I am a shareholder of Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., located in One Pacific Place. My practice is focused on estate and tax planning. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three children.

For help with your family’s estate planning needs, please contact me directly at 402.343.3881.

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If you’ve made the decision to separate from or divorce your spouse, there are many things that you need to address, and estate planning needs to be one of your priorities. You shouldn’t wait until the court enters a final decree before you engage an estate planning attorney to help you put a plan in place or, if you already have a plan, help you make necessary changes.

While most states, including Nebraska, have statutes removing an exspouse from certain roles in your estate plan, the removal is not effective until the divorce decree is final. However, once you separate or file for divorce, you’ve likely made the decision that your spouse is no longer the person you prefer to manage your assets or make health care decisions for you if you cannot do so yourself. Do your documents reflect your feelings about these important issues? Here are some estate planning related items you should be considering: Management of Assets for Yourself.

If you become incapacitated, the agent named in your durable power of attorney or the successor trustee named in your trust agreement will manage your assets on your behalf. Is your spouse named as your agent or your successor trustee?

Management of Assets for Your Children. If you pass away before your children are adults and you leave assets to them, someone will need to manage those assets. If you have a trust in place, the person you’ve named as the successor trustee will perform this job. If you die without a will or a trust, then the court will entrust a conservator with administering the assets for your children’s benefit. While

the surviving parent will likely become your children’s sole guardian, would you prefer to designate someone else to make decisions about how your money is managed and spent for your children?

Authority for Your Health Care. If you cannot communicate with your health care professionals, or if you are in an endof-life situation, the agent you’ve named in your health care power of attorney may make healthrelated decisions for you. If your spouse is named as your agent, is he or she still well-suited to make these decisions on your behalf?

In order to ease some of the emotional burden associated with a divorce, you should work with an attorney who is experienced in estate planning to assure your documents reflect your changed objectives.

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New facilities and traditional values create unique opportunities at Mount Michael Benedictine

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estled on 400 acres along the bluffs of the Elkhorn River sits a campus rich in history and tradition. At the invitation of Archbishop Gerald Bergan, monks from Conception Abbey out of Missouri arrived in Elkhorn in 1953. The monks founded Mount Michael monastery with a goal of training young men for the priesthood.

The school was built in 1956 and served as a high and junior college for seminary students. Called St. John Vianney, the seminary operated until 1970, when the number of students declined enough that the monastic community decided it was time to change the school’s focus, instead creating a Catholic boarding school with an emphasis on college preparatory courses but with Benedictine values.

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Abbot Michael Liebl, OSB, who was a seminary student at St. John Vianney and later came back to teach at Mount Michael, said the school’s Benedictine influence is its family environment.

Although one-third of its students are day-students and don’t board there, there is still a strong emphasis on the advantages that a boarding school provides.

“A lot of education happens outside the classroom, and boarding creates a strong unity among the students and teaches them to be self-sufficient,” Abbot Michael said. “It’s what separates us from other high schools in Omaha.”

With enrollment steadily increasing over the last decade, the school’s leadership recognized they needed to make facility improvements in order to uphold its ideals for education both inside and outside the classroom. In 2010 the school launched a capital campaign for a new building that would house its science, technology, engineering, and math classrooms, enabling them to free up space in the existing building and update living FEBRUARY 2018

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quarters for students. Named the David “DJ” Sokol Learning for Life Building, the 47,000 sq. ft. facility opened in January, and “levels the playing field” among local high schools for Mount Michael, according to Abbot Michael.

The Learning for Life Building not only appeals to existing students, but it will also help attract more international students, something that Head of School Dr. David J. Peters, Ed.D. said is another area of emphasis for the school going forward. “Because we have such a strong academic record, students from continents such as Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America have all come here,” he said. “It’s a way for them to be exposed to an American educational format and learn the language, but at a much lower cost than east and west coast boarding schools, for example.” About 15 percent of its 238 students are international, and the school’s leadership actively recruits in other countries.

With an average ACT score of 28.6

among the May 2018 graduating class, there’s a high expectation at Mount Michael that its students will excel.

And although technology plays a vital role, especially incorporated it into its classrooms and curriculum in the new building, there are still limits set. “We don’t want our students to rely too much on apps,” Peters explained. “We have an excellent staff who respect students’ abilities to problem solve and find answers on their own. It’s one way we help them become better students.” Another way is by challenging them outside the classroom. Every incoming freshman is required to participate in a fall sport, as well as other activities throughout their career at Mount Michael, whether its speech, drama, music, etc. “We want to push students in different ways—physically, intellectually, and spiritually,” Peters added.

The application process for Mount Michael requires students to complete an application, obtain three recommen-

dations from teachers, take an entrance exam, and complete an interview. The admissions committee looks for well-rounded kids who want to be challenged to become the best they can be. And Mount Michael offers financial assistance whenever possible. “We have a number of needs-based and work-study students, so if money is an issue, we try to make it not be one,” Peters said.

Although Mount Michael has been a part of the West Omaha community for more than 40 years, Abbot Michael said there’s still a segment of the community that doesn’t know about them as an option for boys entering high school.

Prospective students are invited to student visit days where they spend a day with another student, they can attend an annual open house in the fall, as well as a recreational summer camp just to experience being away from home for a week.

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ost five-year-olds aren’t experts in much besides playing, napping, and occasionally being mischievous. But when Joseph Mather was that age, he achieved expert status in his age group as a BMX bike racer. And at age six, he became number one in both Nationals and Worlds, beating 53 other six-year-olds from 13 different countries—a rare achievement at his age. And he’s just getting started.

Edge: How old were you when you learned how to ride a bike?

Joseph: I learned at age two and started BMX at age four.

Edge: How did you discover BMX racing?

Jenny Mather: As soon as he could ride a bike he’d jump curbs and was always looking for dirt paths to ride on, so we’d find spots around Zorinsky Lake. His grandma actually heard about the BMX track near Hefflinger Dog Park in Omaha and thought he might like to ride on it. We went to a race, and he decided he wanted to try it, so we got him a bike.

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Edge: How did you do your first time out?

Joseph: I practiced a few times and wanted to try a race. I got third my first race, and then started winning.

Jenny: You start as a novice, and after winning 10 races you move up to intermediate. He did that within his first couple of months. After winning 20 races as an intermediate you move up to expert, and there were only about 5 in the country at the time.

Edge: You must be a natural at it.

Joseph: It comes easy for me. I practice once or twice a week at the track and a lot at home. During the season I race twice a week—once in Omaha and once in Lincoln. I travel for a lot of races too. And I won Grand Nationals over Thanksgiving, which is like the Super Bowl for BMX. Edge: What’s your goal for racing?

Joseph: My dream is to go to the Olympics, just like racer Connor Fields!

Edge: How popular is BMX racing locally?

Jenny: There are about 200 riders of all ages in Nebraska. You don’t have to be a certain age to start. In fact, we’re trying to launch a beginner’s league through Omaha BMX. We’ve started fundraising efforts to purchase bikes so new riders don’t have to buy one. It’s a five week program to see if kids are interested, and at the end they can choose to join and get a membership to start participating in races, which is only $60/ year. Our goal is to have 20-50 new riders this year.

Edge: Were you worried about having Joseph race on a dirt track?

Jenny: It was hard for me to take him when I didn’t know anything about the sport.

But all of the parents are so friendly, it wasn’t overwhelming once we got there. You can ride for fun or competitively. It’s a really welcoming sport.

Edge: Who maintains the local track?

Jenny: It’s all volunteer based, and we all help out in different ways.

Edge: How often do you have to get a new bike?

Jenny: The bikes usually last a full season, but he’s on a sponsored team now, so he has a team bike.

Edge: What’s the best thing about racing?

Joseph: I love going fast and riding with my friends.

Jenny: He’s made so many friends all over the country from racing. It’s his favorite thing to do.

Edge: What are some of your other favorites—food? Movies?

Joseph: My favorite food are chicken tenders from Runza. And I don’t have a favorite movie. I don’t watch them because I love being outside all the time!

For more information, visit www.omahabmx.com.

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Erin Rease | Freshman | Elkhorn High School Erin Rease is not a morning person. That’s the case with most high school freshmen. However, when you swim for Elkhorn High, sleeping in just isn’t an option. It’s a commitment that requires rising early. The shining is optional.

Since the swim season began in mid-November, Erin has been waking up before the sun five days a week to take part in weight training. She has time to shower at school before first period begins. After school, she swims at practice for two hours. “You get used to it,” she said. “I roll out of bed, get some clothes on, and get in the car. I don’t really think about it.”

Nor does Liz Rease, a mother of five — including Erin, her oldest — who ferries her children to activities like baseball, basketball, flag football, youth triathlons and spends a good part of her summers being spectator. “She gets up every day without complaining,” Liz said. “She doesn’t talk in the morning, but she doesn’t complain. I like how she’s handled all of this. She’s a freshman so you never know how it’s going to go, getting into the routine of high school. I’m really proud of how she’s held it all together.”

The hard work seems to be paying off. Erin is within a second of securing an automatic berth in the state Class B meet in late February in the 50-meter freestyle. “Those are sprints, so it’s harder to shave off time,” she said. “It’s easier in longer distances, but I feel like I have been swimming well. You can feel it when you’re swimming well. You don’t feel like you’re dying.”

Erin has been swimming for five years and enjoys the camaraderie of being a part of a team. Elkhorn and Elkhorn South have a combined team — The Stormin’ Antlers — in girls swimming. The team has 36 swimmers.

When she’s not swimming, Erin enjoys drawing and photography, an art medium she says she might want to pursue someday in college. And though she says she’d much rather be behind the camera than in front of it, right now she has the focus to be a success.

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Douglas Lorcan Jamal | Senior | Mount Michael Benedictine

What’s in a name? In the story of Mount Michael senior Douglas Lorcan Jamal, known by his middle name — an Irish surname that loosely translates to “determined little one” — it is a name that defines who he is and provides a glimpse of what he may someday become. His determination has been an ongoing theme. Born three months prematurely — underdeveloped and weighing less than 2 pounds — he faced an uphill battle for survival from the start.

Lorcan grew into boyhood but never felt he was where he belonged until he found Mount Michael, the Elkhorn-based boarding school that he claims became his saving grace. Jamal might be the school’s best ambassador. “He wanted to go to school at Mount Michael, and he’s very happy there,” said his mother, Malia Jamal. “If your child is happy, you’re happy.”

Now, as he ponders his next chapter in life— Lorcan has already been accepted with a scholarship to SMU’s school of business and is awaiting acceptance at the prestigious University of Notre Dame — the straight-A student credits Mount Michael with preparing him for his next step. As a freshman, Lorcan looked forward to playing basketball for the Knights. He quickly found himself competing successfully in tennis and golf as well. But more important than being a varsity athlete was the camaraderie that was opened to him through sports.

“The juniors and seniors were saying, ‘you’re one of us now,’ rather than treating me as a freshman,” he said. “That meant a lot. It was nice that they brought me in. That shows you how you’re supposed to act as a senior. It’s an understood rule at Mount Michael that you embrace everybody.”

Mount Michael’s pay-it-forward mentality continues to be etched in stone. Lorcan comes off the bench for a basketball team that starts four underclassmen and a senior, but he couldn’t be happier with the team’s success or his role in embracing his younger teammates. Being a part of a team, something bigger than himself, and representing his school, he believes, is more important than personal glory or accolades. It’s a selfless attitude that speaks volumes about Lorcan and will carry him far even after his high school years.

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