February Newsletter 2014 - Cozad Chamber of Commerce

THE CONNECTION
Serving Businesses Since 1934
February 2014
Spotlight Businesses
Industrial Skins,
LLC
Owner Shawn Engberg
Story on page 4-5
WWW.COZADCHAMBER.COM
Highlights
Spotlight Business of the Month
Industrial Skins
Story on page 4-5
Spotlight Business of the Month
E’Clipz Salon
Story on page 6
Eagle Scout Project
Grand Generation News
Info on page 7
E’Clipz Salon
Owner Lindsay Erickson
Story on page 6
ProPrinting and Graphics
New Services
Info on page 8-9
Camp Comeca
Open Swimming & Camps
Info on page 10-11
New Location
New Faces
New Services
Car Wrap Services Available
See all they have to offer on
pages 8-9.
Welcome New Chamber Members
Industrial Skins
E’Clipz Salon
Banquet Highlights
March of Dimes Cake Auction
Cozad Jaycees
Highlights on page 12-13
Cozad Chamber Banquet
Highlights
Highlights on page 14-15
Meet the Chamber Board
Page 16-18
Cozad Fire & Rescue Banquet
125 Years of Saving Lives
Story on page 19-20
Wilson Public Library
Newsletter on page 21-22
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CH AMB ER C HATTE R
Cozad Area Alzheimer’s
Dementia Support Group
First Thursday of every month.
February 6 at 1 pm
Wilson Public Library
Call Central Plains Home
Health & Hospice for additional
information at 784-4630.
Industrial Skins BAH
Thursday, February 6th
Cozad Elks Club
5:00-7:00 PM
Cozad Grand Generation
Chicken Dinner
Thursday, February 13th
5:00pm
Dine In or Carryout
Call 784-2747 by 4:00pm for
carryout
Everyone welcome!
Cozad Jaycees 46th March of
Dimes Cake Auction
Thursday, February 13th at
Chipper Hall
Items can be dropped off
starting at 7:30AM.
Bidding starts at 9:00AM and
ends promptly at 5:45PM.
All items will qualify for the Buy
Now feature.
For $75 any item can be
purchased on the spot!
Food items and non-food items
welcome!
All donations appreciated!
Contact Clint Leffler
307-631-8722 or
Jessica Beisner 308-325-3241 for
more information.
What’s Happening at the
Wilson Public Library This
Month for Youth
Cozad Elks Club
Valentine’s Day Special
February 14
Open at 5:30pm
Prime Rib & T-Bone Steak
Special
James Lee Band will perform at
8:30pm
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Thursday, February 20th 12:45
PM
Available at the Cozad Grand
Generation Center
Courtesy of Central Plains
Home Health & Hospice
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Ribbon Cutting
Clothes Captioning, Tip-Toe
Nail Salon and E’clipz Salon
Friday, February 21st at 4:00PM
725 Meridian
Dawson County Children’s
Museum Program
Saturday, February 22nd
(note date change)
1:30-3:00PM at Cozad Parkview
Methodist Church
Dr. Jason Seim is coming and
telling us about our eyes,
how they work and how to
protect them.
Our programs are free to the
public thanks to our sponsors.
This program is presented by
Dawson County Children's
Museum.
February 2
World Book Night Challenge
Begins (Runs until April 23)
February 4
Golden Sowers
4:00-5:00pm
February 5
Movie Matinee
(See Wilson Public Library
Newsletter on page 21 for Movie)
3:00-5:00pm
February 13
Movie Night
(See Wilson Public Library
Newsletter on page 21 for Movie)
7:00-9:00pm.
Under 13 needs to be
accompanied by an adult.
February 18
Golden Sower Club
4:00-5:00pm
March 3
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party
4:00-5:00pm
Preschool - 2nd Grade
March 4
Golden Sowers
4:00-5:00pm
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to win $25 Weekly in Cozad Cash Dollars
$2,300,400.00 Spent In Cozad!
Based solely on the number of cards turned into the Chamber office.
January
Preferred Shopper Winners
Amanda Spradlin
Phyllis Johnson
Lois Hickey
Beth Allen
Hattie Skala
Photo not available
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Thanks for Shopping Cozad!
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500 West 2nd Street
Cozad, NE 69130
Phone: 308-784-5500
Email: sengberg@industrialskins.com
Website: www.industrialskins.com
Entrepreneur, Shawn Engberg has been growing businesses since he was 19
years old. He collected menus growing up and enjoyed working at Valentinos,
so when his parents purchased a building in their hometown and asked if
Shawn was interested in pursuing his dream of managing a restaurant
business, Shawn joined forces with his college roommate, and opened up the
first Alley Rose in Battle Creek, NE.
Not long after, Shawn moved Alley Rose to Norfolk where the restaurant
seated 600 people. A former employer asked Shawn to partner with him to
move Alley Rose once again, this time to downtown Kearney. Shortly after,
Shawn Engberg
Shawn’s partner sold Alley Rose to Shawn. Since then, Shawn has expanded
the restaurant into a very successful catering business.
One day, while cleaning the ceiling of Alley Rose with the typical chemical used for the job, some of the
chemical dripped in his eye. After quickly washing out his burning eye, he
reasoned that there had to be a better way of cleaning a restaurant ceiling than the
current method used. He remembered his mother using contact paper on her
kitchen cupboards and replacing the paper when necessary and thus was born the
idea of Industrial Skins Bio-Tile.
He spent a year researching bio degradable materials and filing patents, as well as,
associating with HB Fuller to design the adhesive for the product.
Bio-Tile is a multi-layered, recyclable protective surface that can easily be applied
to existing or new ceiling tiles. Each Bi0-Tile features five peel away layers that
provide a 100% contamination free new surface with each peel.
Aimee Davis
Each environmentally friendly Bio-Tile layer is fully recyclable when removed and discarded to the
recycling bin, providing a truly clean and green ceiling maintenance system.
Since Bio-Tiles are recyclable and do not require the use of cleaning chemicals in the process of ceiling
maintenance, millions of gallons of hazardous cleaning chemicals are eliminated annually.
For every 1,000 sq. ft. of suspended ceiling tile maintenance replacement, the Bio-Tile eliminates up to
8,438 pounds of landfill waste.
Bio-Tile also enhances the performance of the existing lighting system due to it’s 95% reflectivity rate that
results in significant increase of luminosity.
Industrial Skins Bio-Tile is designed for use in restaurants,
hospitals, commercial kitchens, Medical manufacturing,
Laboratories, paint booth application and more. Shawn has
found great interest in Bio-Tile from businesses such as Burger
King, Subway, Wendy’s, Hyvee stores, casinos in Las Vegas, NV
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and Subways in Pasadena.
Shawn saw Cozad’s need for a manufacturing plant, with the recent
loss of the Tenneco plant, and wanted to build a plant that could
make an impact. With the help of Robyn Geiser from CDC, he
chose to remodel Tabora Farms in an effort to begin research and
development of Bio-Tile.
“It was the right spot to do the right thing.” shared Shawn during
our interview.
Industrial Skins currently employs 5 at Cozad and are nationally
marketing with 28 representatives working across the United States
with products being tested in Dubai and Kuwait.
Shawn isn’t just starting a company, he is creating an
industry. He was advised by my mentors that a new
product would take 8 years to gain market recognition and
they are currently in their 6th year since conception.
Shawn states that one of the keys to Industrial Skins
success is that he has surrounded himself with experienced,
quality individuals that bring unique expertise to the table.
Shipping area
The business is already expanding its family of products as
well. The Bio-Tiles can be designed in any color and are
printable as well so that businesses can have advertising
printed on them. They can also be manufactured with a
texture.
Industrial Skins Bio-Tile are currently up for the New Product of the Year at NRA and the KI (Kitchen
Innovation) Award in Chicago.
Be sure to take the time to ‘Like’ them on Facebook and check out their Website at
www.industrialskins.com! They have great testimonials on the easy to navigate website.
We are very excited to see the growth of Cozad’s newest industry and welcome Industrial Skins to Cozad
Chamber of Commerce!
Industrial Skins before remodel
Industrial Skins after remodel
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E’Clipz Salon
725 Meridian Avenue
Phone: 308-784-5056
The Cozad Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome a new member, E’Clipz Salon, owned and managed
by Lindsay Erickson. E’Clipz Salon shares space with Clothes Captioning and Tip-Toe Nails downtown at 725
Meridian Avenue where Carol’s Sewing was once located.
Lindsay grew up in Cozad and graduated from CHS. After High
School, Lindsay and her daughter Bryaunna moved to Lincoln
where she attended Southeast Community College earning an
Associates Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in
Accounting. She also
attended Joseph's College
of Beauty where she
earned a degree in
Cosmetology becoming a
Licensed Cosmetologist.
Lindsay has been employed for 5 years in Lexington at Contryman
Associates, P.C. Her work involves bookkeeping, payroll
processing, preparation of tax returns, and wealth advisor services.
E’Clipz Salon offers haircuts, colors/highlights, perms, updos, facial
waxing, deep conditioning, and birthday party updos.
Lindsay is available to take appointments in the evenings. Appointments can be made by calling 784-5056.
Hours:
Mondays - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesdays - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesdays - By Appointment only
Thursdays - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Fridays - By Appointment only
Saturdays - 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Eagle Scout Project - Curtis Andres
Curtis Andres of Boy Scout Troop 1189 of Cozad, NE recently completed his Eagle Scout project. As a result, the
Cozad Tourism Board and Cozad Chamber of Commerce will have 3 flagpoles at the Welcome Garden on the
corner of 6th and HWY 21.
They will be able to display the United States flag, the Nebraska flag and the P.O.W. flag. Curtis researched
flagpoles, the placing and erecting of them, obtained permits, approval, donations of funds, planned and erected
the flagpoles with help from members of Troop 1189 of Cozad and 177 of Gothenburg, community members, and
his family.
A big thank you to the City of Cozad for their help in placing the flag poles in the ground!
Mike’s Electric will be installing new lights for the Welcome Garden at which time new U.S. Flag, P.O.W. flag
and the Nebraska flag will be put up. A dedication will be scheduled upon completion of the project.
Home Delivered Meals - Grand Generation
Are you Homebound due to an illness or accident or just in need of a balanced meal?
Cozad Grand Generation Center will deliver a delicious meal Monday-Friday.
If you are 60 and over we ask for a suggested contribution of $4.75 per meal delivered.
If you are under 60 the cost is $6 per meal delivered.
If you receive Medicaid your meals could be paid for you, by contacting Health & Human Services.
For more information contact:
Cozad Haymaker Grand Generation Center
Tamie Thurn
410 West 9th Street, Cozad
784-2747
OVEN BAKED CHICKEN DINNER
With all the Fixins’
Thursday, February 13th - 5pm
410 West 9th Street, Cozad
Dine In or Carry Out (Call 784-2747 by 4pm for carry out)
EVERYONE WELCOME
VALENTINE GOODIE TRAYS FOR SALE!
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Pro Printing and Graphics
We are pleased and excited to announce several new additions to the team at Pro Printing and
Graphics. I may have mentioned some of this to you previously, but I wanted to give you a little
more information on their backgrounds and experience.
Nicole Ediger moved to North Platte this fall when her husband began his
law practice here. Prior to that, Nicole graduated from the University of
Nebraska with a degree in business with a major in marketing and she spent
four years after that as an account manager with Swanson Russell, a wellrespected marketing agency in Lincoln. Nicole will be in charge of
Marketing and Business Development, and will be able to offer marketing
services and plans to our customers who would like to take advantage of her
marketing experience and skills. Lynae Knepp has moved to North Platte with her husband, who has taken a
position at the Union Pacific Railroad. Lynae is a graphic artist who
received her training at Black Hills State University and has 6 years of
experience in the field of graphics. You will find her to be efficient and very
skilled.
Kristen Reiling joined us this summer. She moved to North Platte when her
fiancé took a position with the Nebraska Game and Parks Department. She
received a business degree from the University of South Dakota, and is in
charge of Sales and Customer Service.
With these three new members joining the rest of our team, we are able to
provide the additional services that have been our goal. Kristen and Nicole
have the ability to help our customers determine what kind of marketing and
promotion materials are best suited to your particular business or
organization. Lynae has the experience and skills to quickly offer ideas for
your consideration in promoting your business, and our new state of the art equipment and trained
staff have the ability to produce a product which you will be proud to have promote your business or
organization.
We look forward to working with you in this new year!
Judy
Judy Pederson – Pro Printing and Graphics
2719 Halligan Drive . North Platte NE 69101
proprintingandgraphics.com
308/532-1111 . 308/534-9882 fax
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Our Open House &
Ribbon Cutting Event
After 12 years at our 200 East B Street location, we were ready to make an exciting
change. In October 2013, we relocated our business to 2719 Halligan Drive in order to take
on a more regional presence. We wanted to share our excitement with our customers,
family, friends, and vendors so on Tuesday, December 3rd we held our open house and
official ribbon cutting event. Snacks and refreshments were served, tours of the new facility
were given, and displays of our work and capabilities filled our conference room.
Our new building is very technology-friendly, which is required for our state of the art
machinery, as well as our computers, to allow them to run efficiently and consistently. For
2014, we have plans to do some remodeling that will allow us to have a conference room
that would be available for meetings, trainings, and lunch and learns. Business hours at our
new location are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
308-532-1111
Pro-Printing now offers advertising
using car wraps for your business.
Contact them at 308-532-1111 for
quotes and more information how they
can help you brand and market your
business!
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Camp Comeca Open Swimming & Summer
Camps
Enjoy the wonderful facilities at Camp Comeca!
Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9PM
Fridays - 7-9PM
Saturdays - 2-4PM
$3 per person for gym & swim
Or Family membership $400 (can be paid monthly)
Have your birthday parties here!
ALSO It’s not too early too register for summer camp!
Visit www.campcomeca.com to view camps and register online, email
comeca@greatplainsumc.com or
pick up registration forms at Cozad Chamber office.
Check out the Camp Comeca Facebook page!
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Cozad Chamber of Commerce Banquet Highlights
The Cozad Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet at the Elk’s Club on Friday, January 17 with
140 in attendance. The evening began with a welcome by the Chamber President, Jared Jacob and the
posting of colors by the Cozad Honor Guard.
Invocation was given by the Pastor James McCrickard from the Cozad Church of Christ.
Pastor James McCrickard and his wife Melissa along with their 3 children moved to Cozad recently from
Orlando Florida where he served as an Associate pastor for 18 years.
The 2014 Chamber Board was introduced to those in attendance.
Vice President, Melanie Nutt introduced the Cozad Chamber of Commerce award winners.
PJ Jacobson was the recipient of the Cozad Chamber of
Commerce Community Service Award. PJ has been
volunteering for community projects for many many years and
is always willing to lend a helping hand, whether or not he
belongs to that organization. He has been married to Cynthia
for 37 years and lived in Dawson County for 36 years where he
has spent the last 20 years as the Cozad Street Commissioner.
PJ currently volunteers on the Cozad United Board of
Directors, the Community Wellness Center Board of
Directors, and he is in his 2nd term as a Dawson County
Commissioner. He is a current member of the Cozad Chamber
Ambassadors and he lead the way in raising funds for the
renovation of Cozad’s Yellowstone Coach, laying out all of the
legwork to get the enclosed trailer to safely haul the Coach. He
also pulls the Coach for parades and hayrack rides using his
Clydesdales.
PJ is also a member of the Cozad Christian Church, Cozad Elks Lodge 2250 and at one time was an
announcer for the Cozad Haymaker Football games and to this day he is the pressbox spotter. PJ has also
been very helpful to the Chamber Civic Affairs Committee when it comes to the Bands, Brews & BBQ
event.
Two years ago, PJ made a very selfless decision to give a vital organ to an unknown individual so that
another fellow Cozadian could receive a vital organ to survive. Since that time, all of the persons involved
in the procedures have met and have become very good friends.
PJ is an inspiration to all of us with his caring, kind heart, and hard working ethics. He is a devoted, strong
willed individual that never fails to promote Cozad wherever he goes.
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The Cozad Chamber awarded the Distinguished
Service Award to the Cozad High School FCCLA
Pink Ladies. The Pink Ladies are extremely active in
all aspects of the CHS FCCLA chapter, but spend
countless hours each year fundraising and have
participated in the annual Dawson County Relays
for Life for the American Cancer Society for at least
the past seven years.
Some of their fundraising projects include selling
‘Tackle Cancer’ shirts, selling and decorating over
150 luminaries per year, an annual garage sale and
bake sale, selling pink items and raffling off a gift basket. Team members also do various fundraisers on
their own throughout the entire year.
The ladies also form the pink ribbon at the pep rally and halftime of the football games and make bulletin
board and poster displays throughout the month of October.
At the actual relay event they sell tamales to raise additional monies for the American Cancer Society and
provide breakfast to the participants on Saturday morning.
In 2012 the Pink Ladies raised $15,000+ for the Relay for Life. This year they raised over $14, 220 and were
recently recognized as the 2013 Top Youth/College Team Event in Nebraska. They continually look for new
and innovative ways to raise money for the American Cancer Society and have consistently come out as the
top fundraiser according to Dawson Area Relay for Life Chairperson, Pam Ackerman.
In addition to their efforts and fundraising for the Relay for Life, these FCCLA members also assist with
other community service projects including the United Way tailgate party each September, assisting with
the Young Moms/Chamber of Commerce Spook Night in October and assisting with the annual Christmas
toy drive in December.
Jen Wolf, DAD Executive Director,
presented the Dawson County
Partner Progress Award to Jon
Montgomery of Cozad Alfalfa Inc.
(Jen Wolf and Jon Montgomery on
the left)
Jen also presented a Grateful
Appreciation Award to Mark
McKeone for his many years of
service and commitment as a DAD
Board Member from 1992-2013.
(Jen Wolf and Mark McKeone on
the right)
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2014 Cozad Chamber of Commerce Board of Director
Our 2014 Board President, Jared Jacob is the Assistant National Sales Coordinator
with Nebraska Plastics.
Jared graduated from Cozad High School in 1998. He is currently serving on the
City Council and in his spare time, he enjoys volunteering for many community
organizations and activities. Some of the organizations he is involved in include the
United Way Board, Chamber Board and as a coach for the Cozad Young Wrestling
Program.
Melanie Nutt will be serving as Vice President.
Melanie has taught band and music for 33 years and took an early retirement in 2010. She is presently working part-time at the Tri-City Trib newspaper; she also substitute
teaches in area schools; is employed by B.I.D. to take care of downtown flowers and
trees; mow lawns and umpires the summer and high school softball.
Melanie is also a Parish Ministry Associate in the Nebraska Synod ELCA and active
in the American Lutheran Church in Cozad. She is also a TeamMate Mentor
She is married to Bob Nutt and has 4 children, 4 grandchildren with a 5th on the
way!
Eric Ide is a loan officer for Homestead Bank in Cozad. He has been with the bank
since moving to Cozad in 2009 after graduating from Chadron State College where
he majored in Business Administration/Ag Business.
Community involvement is very important to Eric who is currently a member of the
Cozad Rotary Club, the Cozad Jaycees, the Cozad Youth Football Organization,
Chamber Ag Committee and the Cozad Ambassadors.
Eric lives in Cozad with his wife, Meggan and son Myles. In his spare time he enjoys
playing golf, hunting and fishing.
B.J. Malcom is an attorney with Malcom & Nelsen Law Office in Cozad. Originally
from Eustis, he received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the
University of Northern Colorado in 2004 and his juris doctor from the University of
Nebraska College of Law in 2007.
Prior to coming to Cozad in September 2011, B.J. spent four years on active duty in
the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing and
the Air Force Legal Operations Agency. He continues to serve as a Judge Advocate in
the Air Force Reserve.
B.J., his wife Melissa, and their children, Brock, Braelyn, and Brantley, live in Cozad.
In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and all kinds of sports. In the short time
he has been here, he has been active in the Cozad Bible Church, Cozad middle
school and high school wrestling programs, American Legion Post 257, and as a
volunteer mock trial coach, and a member of the Chamber Tourism Committee.
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Jane German moved to Cozad in 2006 with her husband, Paul and their three
children, Amanda, Katrina and Kyle. Her children keep her fairly busy running to all
their activities but Jane has also been involved with the Cozad Ambassadors, Parish
Council, Class Instructor, PEO and their children’s local 4-H club.
After graduating from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in accounting, Jane
moved to Lincoln and worked in public accounting. Paul and Jane were married and
moved to Des Moines where she worked in the private sector as an Assistant
Controller at Des Moines Golf and Country Club as well as an Accounting
Administrator for Investment Bankers. Later on, she took a position as the Senior
Accountant for a large residential home developer. Jane is currently the Chief
Financial Officer for Paulsen, Inc. where she enjoys the day-to-day challenges of
working in the construction industry.
Jane enjoys the outdoors. Some of her hobbies include bicycling, camping,
horseback riding, fishing, gardening, volleyball, baking and just hanging out with
friends.
Kim Sassali comes to us from Western Valley Insurance and Kiffin Murphy Real
Estate Agency in which she has her real estate license. She has lived in Cozad for 2
years after relocating from Colorado.
She has been married to Brett Sassali going on 14 years and cares for their 3 children,
Tatum, Tag and Talyn. Kim and her family greatly enjoy the small town lifestyle and
the people in Cozad and she feels very blessed to have moved back to her
hometown.
Lindsay Erickson grew up and graduated from Cozad. After High School Lindsay
and her daughter Bryaunna moved to Lincoln where she attended Southeast
Community College earning an Associates Degree in Business Administration with
emphasis in Accounting. She also attended Joseph's College of Beauty where she
earned a degree in Cosmetology becoming a License Cosmetologist.
Lindsay has been employed for 5 years in Lexington at Contryman Associates, P.C.
Her work involves bookkeeping, payroll processing, preparation of tax returns, and
wealth advisor services.
Lindsay is a currently Vice President of the Cozad Jaycees and also serves on the
Civic Affairs Committee. She is an active member in the Cozad United Methodist
Church teaching church school. She also coaches her daughter's recreational
softball team during the summer.
In her spare time she enjoys watching and supporting all of Bryaunna's activities
whether it is her volleyball, basketball, softball games or dance and gymnastics
activities.
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Karmen Morse was born and raised in Cozad. She is married to Mark and they have
two children, a daughter Amberlyn who is a freshman in college at UNK and a son
Kolton who is a sophomore in high school. She is active in the Cozad Ambassadors,
a committee member and secretary for the Boy Scout Troop #1189 and on the
SPPRC committee as a secretary at the Cozad United Methodist Church.
Karmen has worked at First Bank & Trust in Cozad for 14 years. She is currently the
Assistant Cashier in which she handles HR and is a supervisor in the Operations
Department.
Her hobbies are reading, antique cars and participating in Boy Scout Troop
activities.
Mike Millican has recently moved to Cozad, Nebraska. A long time Lexington
resident he most recently managed the Wal-Mart Supercenter for 27 years before
leaving that organization. He is currently serving as manager of Sonny's Super
Foods and evangelist for the Northside Church of Christ in Lexington. He attended Junior High and High School in Lexington then after 4 years at
Kearney State College (double major, English and economics) he met and married
Anita Shelor of Lexington. She is currently the deposit side operations officer at
Pinnacle Bank in Lexington. They have one daughter (Katie Mayfield) who lives in Lincoln with her
husband who they proudly call son (Dustin Mayfield) and one golden retriever
grand puppy (named Comet.) We would like to thank our three outgoing board members for the three years they served on the Cozad
Chamber Board. Their leadership, vision and time were valuable and they will all be missed.
Sheri Hladky, served this past year as our Board President. Her commitment and leadership were
monumental to the board and her snarky sense of humor will be greatly missed, however, we will not totally
allow her to leave us and voted her in as President of the Civic Affairs Committee.
Jeff Beisner served his last year on the board as Vice President. Jeff brought his Ag experience and business
expertise to the meetings. I especially enjoyed the Christmas surprise he would bring to the office each year.
Jeff manages a family business called The Feed Store, INC., which his parents started in 1997.
Pam Wright was much appreciated for her knowledge of the insurance business and was our go to girl for
questions we had in those areas. She was always available to help out at big events.
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2014 Fire & Rescue Banquet
Some people choose to risk their lives for others. They
comfort the frightened, rescue the hurting and they educate
on prevention and safety. They are willing to leave their jobs
and families on a moments notice to come to our rescue.
Always on a volunteer basis. I call them heroes.
Dave Cullers, recipient of the Cozad Chamber of
Commerce Fireman of the Year Award
Heroes teach safety in an effort to keep a life from turning
upside down. Heroes place their hearts in the hands of the
dying in an effort to calm and ease pain knowing that in the
end they will be the ones left to suffer the aftermath of
that emotional connection for some time.
For the past 125 years, this community has been blessed
with volunteer Fire & Rescue teams dedicated in savings
lives & property and committed to teaching prevention in an effort to keep
accidents from happening in the first place.
Last year this team of heroes staged a mock accident scenario in an effort to
teach us and our children the true life horror and trauma that can come
foolish choices and lapse of attention while driving or operation of farm
equipment. They gave away free home alarm systems, thumb bands and
more as reminders of the dangers of just one brief moment of carelessness.
We will never be able to count the number of accidents they have prevented
and lives they have saved because they have cared enough to educate us and
provide us with tools to keep us safe, and all on a volunteer basis.
When we are faced with mountains that can’t be pushed back… When we
can’t stand on the waves that threaten to drown us, when we find
ourselves alone and helpless in the
Jeff Meyer, Rookie of the Year Award
darkness of trauma, they are there
holding up a flame of hope for us. They
are there to ease our trauma. They are there to save our life.
They are the first responders to the aid of our grandparents, our children,
our parents in some of the most terrifying moments of their lives, and
they bring to them priceless gifts of hope, courage, comfort and all on a
volunteer basis.
As role models for our youth, they inspire within our community a spirit
of compassion and bravery. They train our young men and women to be
heroes not only within our own community but as protectors of our
nation as well.
We thank them for their strong, compassionate presence among us. Each
life they touch is in turn changed forever.
Josh Schneider from Sonny’s Super Foods,
accepting the Dedicated Service Award
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Left: Marlene Williams was
presented the EMT of the Year
Award by Brett Sassali from the
Cozad Community Hospital.
Right: Bob Zook was presented the
Distinguish Service Award
Receiving Awards for Years of Service
Left to right: Scott Schmidt, Gary Banzhaf,
Marlene Williams, Steve Bihlmaier, Dale
Reicks, BrianWoldt
Left to right: Josh Schneider
(Sonny’s Super Foods, accepting the
Dedicated Service Award), Jeff
Meyer (Rookie of the Year Award),
Marlene Williams (EMT of the
Year Award), Bob Zook
(Distinguish Service Award), Dave
Cullers (Cozad Chamber of
Commerce Fireman of the Year
Award)
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T he Book Nook
Wilson Public Library News for Youth
Making A Switch
Valentines for Books!
Check this out…the Golden Sower Club for
Grades 1-3 will now meet on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of the month from 4:00-5:00pm. We
Is there a special book you like to read? One you
want to read and read again? Why not send that
special book a valentine? Pick up a heart, write why
th
th
th
will meet February 4 and 18 and March 4
and 18th. During the first week of April we will
vote for our favorite Golden Sower book and
celebrate great books. We will send home
information about the date when it is scheduled.
Celebrate World
Book Night
Young Adult readers may also join in on the
challenge for World Book Night. There are
quite a few of the books that are young adult
and several junior titles. Get your card at the
front desk and begin reading a chance to win a
prize. More details for the event are described
on the front side of the newsletter or you can
go online to www.us.worldbooknight.org.
Teen Book Club News
13 Reasons Why Book Club met January 22nd.
The next meeting will be February 5th from 3:00
-4:00pm. The club will also meet on February
19th from 3:00-4:00pm. They will be discussing
Last Song by Nicholas Sparks and Maze Runner by
James Dashner. More information about the 13
Reasons Why Book Club is available from Tori
Arnold or Erin Gibbens. All teenagers are
invited to attend!
Junior Advisory Board to Meet
Junior Advisory Board will meet on Thursday,
February 13th from 4:00-5:00pm. We will be
making decorations for our Wizard of Oz Event.
Mark Your Calendar
Moms and dads of preschoolers and Kindergarteners through 2nd graders,
come to the library on
Monday, March 3rd from
4:00-5:00pm to celebrate
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! We
will be readings Dr. Seuss’
stories and doing Dr. Seuss
themed crafts.
you love a particular book and put it in the Valentine’s Box on Ms. Ann’s desk. We will accept Valentines beginning Monday, January 27th until February 13th. On Valentine’s Day your valentine will be
placed on that special book for the rest of the
month. Maybe your valentine will help someone else
to want to read that book!
Teen Advisory Board
Members Win Awards
What’s Happening at the
Wilson Public Library This
Month for Youth:
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Begins (Runs until 4/23)
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2/4 Golden Sowers, 4:00-5:00pm
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2/5 Movie Matinee: Mulan, 3:005:00pm
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2/13 Junior Advisory Board, 4:005:00pm
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2/13 Movie Night, The Lone Ranger,
7:00-9:00pm. Under 13 needs to be
accompanied by an adult!
Our very own Teen Advisory Board Members
Emily Smith and Kylee Miller won many awards at
the Western National Roundup.
Kylee received:
1st in judging
2nd in stations
6th in exam
1st highest overall points
Emily received:
9th highest overall points
1st in stations
Emily and Kylee were part of a four person team.
The team received:
3rd in examination
2nd in team problem
1st in stations
Congratulations, Emily and Kylee!
2/2 World Book Night Challenge
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2/18 Golden Sower Club, 4-5pm
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3/3 Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party, 4:005:00pm, Preschool-2nd Grade
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3/4 Golden Sowers, 4:00-5:00pm
Come and watch the
last Disney horse movie,
Mulan, as a part of our
celebration of the 2014
Chinese New Year. The
movie starts at 3:00pm
on Wed., February
5th. in the conference
room. Still Time To Enter!
Don’t forget to enter the contest and name
the 8 horses from famous Disney movies. The
pictures and paper to enter are in the
children’s area on the round table.
Story Hour
Tues. 10:30-11:00am
Wed. 11:30am-12:00pm
Thurs. 1:30-2:00pm
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Read All About It!
February 2014
Wilson Public Library, Cozad, NE
Spreading the
Love
Ever read a book that you absolutely loved - maybe it was the
characters, the setting or maybe it
because of the way the writer
wrote the story? Why not share
your love of a good book with the
patrons of Wilson Public Library?
From now until the 13th of February, stop by the front desk and fill
out a special heart for your beloved book. Jot down the name of
the book and the author. Then
add what it was that made you love
the book. On Valentine’s Day, we
will post all the valentines on the
books that are so loved. Maybe
your reasons for loving a particular
book will encourage others to
check your favorite out! So please
- spread the love of a good book
today!
NOTICE…….. There
has
www.wilsonpubliclibrary.com
Take the World Book Night Challenge
World Book Night is an initiative
that encourages those who have lost
the love of reading – or are yet to
Book Night, Wilson Public Library
will be having a special challenge for
all patrons. Of the over 30 books
gain it – to pick up a book and read.
The event is always planned for April
23 - William Shakespeare's birthday.
An editorial committee chaired by
The Reading Agency have recom-
recommended by the Reading Agency, we are challenging patrons to
read 15. Patrons participating will be
given a punch card with 15 stars. As
a book is completed a star will be
mended a list of over 30 books that
they believe will capture the attention of any reader. These books will
be on display in the library starting
Feb. 1– April 23 for any patron want-
crossed out. Many of the books are
popular books you may have already
read. Just have the librarian punch
your card if that is the case. The
patrons reading all 15 books will
ing to read the recommended books.
Look for the display and the special
pink stickers!
have their name put into a special
drawing for a mystery prize!
To add a little spice to the World
pa-
trons’ accounts via the Nebraska OverDrive Libraries website. This
happens when a
patron signs
into their account but selects the
wrong library on the Account Sign
In page. Thus, any book checked
out, placed on hold or put on a
wish list will be on another
patron’s account in another li-­
Get your punch card from the
front desk and start reading today!
Tax Forms Available Soon!
Ask at front desk for information.
Did you know…...
Book Club
been an issue of patrons accidently signing in to other
The Book Club will be
meeting February 10 at 6pm
in the board room. They
will be discussing The Kitchen
House by Kathleen Grissom.
All patrons are invited to
attend. Next month the
club will be discussing The
Worst Hard
Timothy Egan.
Time
by
The Week of February 10th-16th is Random Act of Kindness Week. While we all
should be doing random acts of kindness on a
daily basis, it is hoped that by having a special
week to focus on little ways of showing kindness, we would be able to continue them
throughout the year. All it would take is a
thank you or a quick compliment to make this
world a better place. So get your minds
working on how you can spread kindness in
your little corner of the world - might we
suggest chocolate?
brary. This problem has occurred
multiple times with several libraries.
In December, OverDrive
posted a
message on the ac-
count sign in page stating that to
address the problem, you will
now be required to sign in not
only with your card number, but
also a library-specific password.
In late January, that password
will be required.
Our library
password is “sherlock”.
Pinterest: Wilson Public Library
Movie
Night
The Lone
Ranger
Thurs. Feb. 13,
2014
7:00pm
Tickets will be
available Feb. 10-13
Under 13 must be
accompanied by
an adult
5 Tickets / person
daily
No reserve tickets
Lim
ite
Facebook: Wilson Public Library
Volume 2, Issue 7
Cake Pans!
The Cozad Jaycees are sponsoring the 46th Annual March of
Dimes Cake Auction this month.
Wilson Public Library would like to express its appreciation to Liz Johnson for providing our patrons with such an
enjoyable and creative evening with the Make-it, Take-it
Valentine’s Card Class.
The library has over 50 different
fun and creative cake pans that
might interest anyone who is participating.
The pans can be
checked out using your library
We would also like to thank John Johnson for taking the
time out of his schedule to come and talk to patrons about
his NASCAR experience.
card. Patrons can keep the pan for
a week. Stop by and check out our
cake pans today. Please support
the Cozad Jaycees 46th Annual
March of Dime Cake Auction on
Both programs were not only informational but so
entertaining!
February 13th at 9:00am.
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COZAD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sheri Hladky
First Bank & Trust Co.
Pam Wright
Homestead Insurance
Jeff Beisner
The Feed Store, Inc.
Jared Jacob
Nebraska Plastics, Inc.
BJ Malcom
Malcom & Nelson Law Office, L.L.C.
Jane German
Paulsen, Inc.
Eric Ide
Homestead Bank
Melanie Nutt
American Lutheran Church
Kim Sassali
Kiffin Murphy Real Estate
Western Valley Insurance
IN THE OFFICE
Sandra Bappe
Chamber Director
Phone: 308-784-3930
Fax: 308-784-3026
Email: cozadchamber@cozadtel.net
Website: www.CozadChamber.com
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