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August 14th, the 11th annual Buckaroo Bash was held at the Omaha Mounted Patrol Barn and generated record support for the purchase of rodeo tickets for disadvantaged youths to attend the Justin Boots Championships Rodeo for free. The world’s second largest rodeo, held during Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo and Stock Show (ARCR), will welcome 560 youths.
Carly Ward, Rich Stickner, and “Gunny”
The event was co-chaired by Fred and Teresa Hunzeker and Rob and Stacie Reed and sponsored by OPPD, Paxton-Vierling Steel, Tenaska, Fred and Teresa Hunzeker, McCarthy Capital, Abe’s Trash and NMC. Highlights included the presentation of the commemorative elk buck to the 2010 Grand Marshal, Mr. Sid Dillon, and the presentation of the 2010 Heritage Award to Physicians Mutual.
David and Jane Williams, Mary and Tom Kerr and Charles and Laurie Kay
Beth Greiner with Chief Alex Hayes and his wife Rieko
The event served as the kick-off to the Omaha rodeo season as well as ARCR and drew nearly 400 attendees. The event grossed nearly $70,000. For more information about the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben, visit www.aksarben.org.
Photos by Dan Flanigan
Photos by Dan Flanigan
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Gary and Kathy Gates with Teresa and Kirk Kellner
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Ashley Homan and Gregg Young
August 28th, guests at Ronald McDonald’s House Charities’ Wings and Wheels were able to view private jets and automobiles. Jets on display at Elliott Aviation were a P51-D Mustang, a Lear 35, a Lear 60, and a Cessna Citation. Automobiles included a 2008 Dodge Viper ACR, a 1975 Lamborghini, a 2009 Corvette Zo6, a 2000 BMW Z8 Roadster, and an Aston Martin DB6. Nearly 200 guests attended the event which raised nearly $50,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha. Guests sampled Lucky Bucket beer, Joss vodka, single malt scotches from Hy-Vee, wine poured by members of vinNEBRASKA, and tequila from Stokes Grill and Bar. Food stations were catered by Catering Creations.
Larry Lundquist, Brent Williams and Doug Lash
Theresa McBride, Janet Tiarks and Velma Lippoldt
Sheila and Jim Mair with Joe and Barb SantaMaria
Dave Wingert from KGOR served as the emcee, and Jacque and Tony Diez and Sammy Reagan served as honorary chairs. For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha, visit www.rmhomaha.org.
Honorary Chairs Tony and Jacque Diez, Ronald McDonald and Dee and Sammy Reagan 42
metroMagazine • oct 2010
Holly Mulkins and Zac Triemert