letter from editor
Time Flies!
Fall Time is Go Time
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volume 2 • issue 5
E ARE NOW ON the cusp of my favorite time of the
year. I love the jewel-like colors of the season’s foliage. I love the weather and how I am reminded of it first thing every morning when I stand at the threshold of my closet. No longer do I leaf through the hangers with the primary (singular?) purpose of making selections aimed at trying to stay comfortable in the heat. Instead, I am now liberated to celebrate the season with layer upon layer of fun clothing, just like the pieces described in this issue’s Style section on Page S16. And it’s a time for dressing up as we swing into gala season by contributing our time, treasure, and talent to the nonprofits that make such a vital difference to our friends and neighbors in this great town. You can learn more about getting involved by checking out veteran volunteer Ann Hosford’s advice on Page S6. And be sure to look for our annual Big Give section of Omaha Magazine for profiles on some of the area’s most energized nonprofits. Still need ideas on how to hit the streets in support of building strong communities? You’ll want to read the story on Page S12 about Betty and Roger Hansen of the Piedmont Wycliffe Citizen Patrol. Fall is so beautiful that time seems to stand still. Well, at least figuratively. If you find youself in a position where time literally stands still in your home you’ll want to see the story on Bob Rowlee and his Ye Olde Clock Shoppe. Time flies! And now it’s time for me to grab a sweater and fly right along with it!
Gwen Gwen Lemke Contributing Editor, 60PLUS In Omaha
Right on Time Veteran Clocksmith Keeps on Tinkering___________ S4 Bombs Bursting in Air The Night Japan Attacked Omaha____________ S6 Ann Hosford Volunteer Advice From a Pro____ S7 Denise Fackler Rockin’ & Rollin’ Into Her 60’s___ S8 Cruising for Trouble Piedmont Wycliffe Citizen Patrol_ S12 Style Fall Fashion Trends___________S16 The Grandpa Chronicles Butterflies Are Free_________ S18 Comments? Send your letter to the editor to: david@omahamagazine.com All versions of Omaha Magazine are published bimonthly by Omaha Magazine, LTD, P.O. Box 461208, Omaha NE 68046-1208. Telephone: (402) 884-2000; fax (402) 884-2001. Subscription rates: $19.95 for 6 issues (one year), $24.95 for 12 issues (two years). No whole or part of the contents herein may be reproduced without prior written permission of Omaha Magazine, excepting individually copyrighted articles and photographs. Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted, however no responsibility will be assumed for such solicitations. Best of Omaha®™ is a registered tradename of Omaha Magazine.
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