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WIN A YEAR OF FREE DVR SERVICE See page 5 O F O M A H A S U M M E R 2 0 1 0 WelcomeHOME Home Paint & Decorating Advice Will Your Remodeling Project Pay Off A F r e e G i f t F o r O m a h a A r e a H o m e b u y e r s Things to Do When the Movers Leave Newcomer & Community Information With so much variety and choices that t your entertainment lifestyle – Cox gives you more! Get the freedom and exibility to control what you watch with Cox Advanced TVsm! Whether you need the basics or if you just want it all, at Cox, we’re here for you! Call 763-1057, click www.cox.com or come in. Available to residential customers in Cox Omaha serviceable areas. Free cable on additional outlets limited to Cox TV service and requires paid subscription to Cox TV on primary outlet. Cox TV Starter service required for local HD channels. Cox Advanced TV and TV Essential required for expanded HD channels. Advanced TV receiver rental and separate paid subscription to Cox TV Starter service and Advanced TV required for Advanced TV. Advanced TV and paid subscription to Digital HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Showtime or a Cox Advanced TV service level required for HBO HD, Cinemax HD, Starz HD, Showtime HD or other digital channels’ HD programming or On DEMAND programming. Some On DEMAND programming is extra. Names of programming services, features and/or programmers are the property of their respective owners. An HDTV set and HD receiver or CableCard required for Cox HD service. Cox does not charge extra for HD equipment or for the HD versions of most HD channels included in your digital subscription. If you own a One-way Digital Cable Ready (DCR) TV or other display device that is CableCard™-compatible, you may lease either a CableCard or a digital set top receiver in order to receive Cox Advanced TV. In order to receive Interactive TV services offered by Cox, such as the Interactive Programming Guide (IPG), On DEMAND, Pay-Per-View, and all digital programming options, you must rent an Advanced TV receiver. If you wish to rent a CableCard in lieu of a digital receiver, you must obtain the CableCard from Cox. CableCard is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs®) and is used with permission. Installation fees, taxes, franchise fees and other surcharges are additional. Other restrictions may apply. ©2010 Cox Communications Omaha, LLC. All rights reserved. Get the Power of Choice! SUMMER 2010 3 at a local level is important to us. Our connections are two-fold; in a literal sense, we connect through our delivery of award-winning telephone, Internet and video products. By continuously making investments in our network, we ensure our offerings include the latest and greatest product features and enhancements. In the gurative sense, we connect at the community level. Because no matter how advanced our technology becomes, we know the strongest connections are those we make within our community. We take great pride in contributing to nearly a hundred local organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Urban League and Big Brothers Big Sisters each year. We’ve given tens of millions of dollars in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable organizations like these over the years, focusing our dollars on initiatives that enhance the education of our kids and promote diversity. With nearly 1,000 employees serving the area, we also take pride in giving back through volunteerism. We look for opportunities to involve our employees in community projects. Helping out at after-school programs and mentoring during the school-day have long been employee favorites. Cox has been recognized with a number of national and local awards for our commitment to customers, community and diversity. Some recent honors include Operator of the Year by Multichannel News, J.D. Powers and Associates’ highest honors in local telephone satisfaction, Best of Omaha for High Speed Internet Service, Corporate Partner of the Year by Boy Scouts and Champion of Youth by Boys & Girls Clubs. We’ve also been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication, ranked among DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and given a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. Making a real difference in our community is about the decisions we make each and every day. It’s about giving time and resources to programs and organizations that make our community a stronger place to live. And it’s about connecting with you to provide the tools you need to connect with your friends and family. We welcome you to the Omaha metro and look forward to serving you with award-winning telecommunications services. Give us a call at 402-933-3000 or visit us at www.cox.com/omaha. Nearly 100 Cox employees volunteer at the Boys & Girls Clubs during Cox Connects Days, providing tutoring, engaging in recreational activities and interacting with the kids. Cox has partnered with the Cox Classic to bring professional golf to the city since 2000. In addition to providing a week of entertainment, the tournament donates its proceeds directly to local charities. 4 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE 3 Welcome from Cox Cox welcomes you to the Omaha metro community and looks forward to serving you with award- winning telecommunications services. 6 Will Your Remodeling Project Pay Off Find out if your remodeling project makes sense for you. 7 Revamp Your Space Design tips for furnishing your new home on a budget. 8 What’s Your Best Choice for Pay TV – Cable or Satellite Dispelling some of the biggest misconceptions, inaccuracies and old wives tales will help you decide. 10 Decorate With Paint There is no easier way to update your space then with a fresh coat of paint. 11 After The Move Checklist The quicker you can cross these things off your checklist, the sooner you can begin to relax and truly enjoy your new home. 12 Finding Quality Child Care Tips to make sure the child care you select has the most comfortable and safe environment possible. 13 Newcomer & Community Information Cox has done all the research for you to help you get settled into your new community. Publisher: James F. Sweeney Pro duc tion & Ed i to ri al Man age ment: Mary Sweeney Promotions Director: Lucy Sweeney Pro duc tion: Graph ic Results, Carol Rush Executive As sis tants: Kelly Marie, Ryan James. Wel come Home Magazine is published quarterly at 79 Spyglass Drive, Littleton, Col o rado 80123-6657, (303) 797-8400. Copy right 2010. All rights reserved. Re pro duc tion in whole or in part without prior written per mis sion is strictly pro hib it ed. While ev ery precaution has been taken to ensure the ac cu ra cy of the editorial in for ma tion included at press time, neither the publisher nor the ed i tor shall be liable for damages arising out of errors or omis sions. The opinions expressed herein are those of the au thors and do not necessarily rep re sent those of the distributor. Return postage must ac com pa ny all manuscripts, draw ings and pho to graphs if they are to be returned, and no responsibility can be as sumed for unsolicited materials. 6 12 OF OMAHA SUMMER 2010 7 13 SUMMER 2010 5 Think Green! As you enjoy the information and advertising offers in Welcome Home of Omaha to help with your move, keep in mind we make a concerted effort to bring this to you in an environmentally responsible way. This starts with the paper we use for this edition. The wood ber to make the paper comes from sustainable forests. For every tree harvested to make this paper, a new tree is grown. In addition, this has been independently certi ed to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard. The printer we utilize also has many initiatives and programs including certi cations with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Rainforest Alliance (RAC) and Partnership for a Clean Environment (PACE). What’s more, the printer uses soy base inks as well as direct- to-plate imaging and digital proo ng, which saves lm, chemicals and energy. We provide just this one copy of the magazine for your use. Please go to our website for future issues at www.welcomehomemag.com. This way you can view future quarterly editions, including advertiser offers and coupons. We hope you enjoy the magazine and remember to please recycle. Visit www.earth911. com for recycling information. Welcome Home of Omaha Just ll out the card located on page 8 of this issue or call 800-972-2585. Let us know which advertisers you’d like to hear more from. On September 15, 2010 we will hold a drawing and select one lucky winner to receive a year of FREE DVR Service! Offer available to residential customers only in Cox serviceable areas. Offer does not include monthly equipment rental fee of $5.25 per month per digital receiver and remote control. After rst 12 months regular rates apply for Cox DVR service. Cox Basic service required for local HD channels. Cox Digital Cable and Expanded required for expanded HD channels. Digital Cable and paid subscription to Showtime, HBO, Cinemax, Starz or a Cox Digital service level required for Showtime HD, HBO HD, Cinemax HD, Starz HD or other digital channels’ HD programming. An HDTV receiver or CableCard and an HDTV set required. Installation fees, taxes, franchise fees and other surcharges are additional. Enter To Win In business the one you can rely on 934-3225 www.cox.com Tailor made data, voice and video solutions for your business driven through our own reliable, proven network. 6 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE HOW DOES REMODELING PAY OFF Attic Bedroom Remodel 83.1% Deck Addition - Wood 80.6% Siding Replacement - Vinyl 79.9% Minor Kitchen Remodel 78.3% Window Replacement - Wood 77.3% Window Replacement - Vinyl 76.6% Basement Remodel 75.4% Major Kitchen Remodel 72.1% Bathroom Remodel 71.0% Two-Story Addition 68.6% Roofing Replacement 66.6% Family Room Addition 65.3% Master Suite Addition 65.2% Garage Addition 62.2% Back-up Power Generator 58.9% Bathroom Addition 57.9% Sunroom Addition 50.7% Home Office Remodel 48.1% Do you know Cox gives extra value to Digital Telephone and Advanced TV customers with TV Caller ID Take advantage of TV Caller ID and see who’s calling right on your TV Screen! And, it’s absolutely FREE when you have Caller ID on your phone. FREE TV Caller ID! TV CALLER ID From: 402-934-3151 John Smith Call 763-1057, click www.cox.com or come in. Available to residential customers in Cox Omaha serviceable areas. TV Caller ID available to residential Cox Advanced TV customers who also have TV Essential in Cox areas. Cox Advanced TV and Advanced TV receiver required for iTV service. Cox Digital Telephone service with caller ID feature is required for TV Caller ID. Access to some functions may require subscription to additional phone features. ©2010 Cox Communications Omaha, LLC. All rights reserved. SUMMER 2010 7 to pull colors into new pillows and a throw on the sofa. Other tips involving accessories: Update your lamps – pick shades or bases with bright colors that engage and draw your eyes. Add an interesting sculpture or piece of colored glass to your cocktail table or mantle – it can become a focal point of the room. An area rug adds color and pattern to the oor, creating warmth and atmosphere. A leaner mirror placed opposite a window with a view can open a room and make it appear larger. A beautiful oral or a touch of greenery adds warmth to any space. Utilizing any of these tips allows you the opportunity to add your per- sonality to an otherwise neutral room of furniture. Accessories are a smaller purchase that can change the look of any room quickly and effectively. Add An Artistic Accent A painted chest or antique armoire is a fashion statement when it is added to most furniture styles. These should not match your existing décor, but instead stand out as an artistic expression complementing your other furnishings. An example of this would be adding a Ningbo (Asian) antique painted piece to a very clean contemporary room. The result will be a unique fashion state- ment that will be charming, as well as create conversation among your friends! Explore your creative side…ask a creative friend to join you. With a good plan, you can buy as you have the money available and be assured it will all come together when complete. Photos and information provided by American Furniture Warehouse. Revamp Your Space Consider These Simple Design Tips Furnishing your new home is an adventure in fashion – where the trends change swiftly and dramatically, same as selecting your wardrobe is centered around current fashion trends. Unfortunately, you cannot change out all of your furniture to keep up with constantly changing fashion trends or to update looks you have grown tired of. You can still give your new home a fresh feel, bring in the latest color trends and make your home an exciting retreat without stressing your bank account! Consider these simple designing tips: Rearrange Plan one room at a time and complete it before you move to the next. Stand in the middle of the room and think about how you will use the room. Is there enough space to arrange the furniture to best suit how you plan to use the room Other simple rearrangement ideas include moving some furniture away from the walls – this adds a unique touch and changes the room feel and dimensions. If you are not pleased with the overall layout or feel of your room, you may also consider exchang- ing pieces from one room to another. Just because you bought a new lamp intended for your bedroom doesn’t mean it is not better suited for your living room. Add New Accessories Accessories are an affordable way to simply update a room, or completely Accessories are a smaller purchase that can change the look of any room quickly and effectively revamp the feel of a space. A new piece of art hung on a focal wall can add drama and introduce a new color scheme. Use the art as a building block 10 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE SUMMER 2010 11 12 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE Do you know Cox gives extra value to Digital Telephone and Advanced TV customers with TV Caller ID Take advantage of TV Caller ID and see who’s calling right on your TV Screen! And, it’s absolutely FREE when you have Caller ID on your phone. FREE TV Caller ID! TV CALLER ID From: 402-934-3151 John Smith Call 763-1057, click www.cox.com or come in. Available to residential customers in Cox Omaha serviceable areas. TV Caller ID available to residential Cox Advanced TV customers who also have TV Essential in Cox areas. Cox Advanced TV and Advanced TV receiver required for iTV service. Cox Digital Telephone service with caller ID feature is required for TV Caller ID. Access to some functions may require subscription to additional phone features. ©2010 Cox Communications Omaha, LLC. All rights reserved. SUMMER 2010 13 If you traded in a vehicle and the plates have not expired, you will need the registration and plates of the vehicle (so we can give you credit for the fees you paid on the trade in vehicle). Please note: If you have purchased a vehicle with an out-of-state title, you will rst need to get the vehicle and title inspected. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Inspection Station is located adjacent to our Midtown Branch of ce at 411 N. 84th St., hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The fee for the Sheriff’s Inspection is $10.00. Driver’s License Effective October 1, 2009, as a result of LB403 passed in the 2009 Legislative session, all individuals applying for any type of driver’s license, permit or identi cation card must attest to the following statement(s): I am a citizen of the United States or I am a quali ed alien under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act and agree to provide a copy of my USCIS documen- tation upon request. Driver Licensing Of ces in Douglas County: 4208 South 50th St., Omaha 595-2039 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 7414 North 30th St., Omaha .595-2040 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 5730 South 144th St., Omaha ..595-2424 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2910 North 108th St., Omaha .595-3106 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. County Treasurer (Titles-Registration-Plates-Permits) John W. Ewing, Jr. 444-7103 Douglas County Treasurer 1819 Farnam, Civic Center Omaha, NE 68183 Transportation Metro Area Transit (MAT) .. 341-7560 metroareatransit.com Fares Exact fare is required. Bus Operators are not allowed to make change or handle money. Ten-ride pre-paid cards are sold at locations throughout Omaha. Reduced fares are available to students, senior citizens, Medicare card hold- ers and the disabled with a MAT ID card. Bike and Ride Bike Racks are available for use on a rst- come, rst-served basis. Park and Ride Locations ROUTE 92 First National Bank SURFACE Park and Ride Lot (14010 FNB Parkway) Village Point - a temporary Park and Ride location, east and south of the former Wild Oats Store. ROUTE 93 -Tara Plaza Park and Ride Lot (Hogan Drive & Tara Road - Papillion) ROUTE 94 Oak View Mall Hy-Vee (144th & Center) Lakeside South Professional Center: (168th & Lakeside Hills Plaza) ROUTE 95 - No Frills (Childs Road & Hwy 75, north east section of parking lot) ROUTE 96 - St. Gerald’s West (96th and “Q”) ROUTE 97 Carpetland (Millard Ave. and “U” St.) Walnut Grove Plaza Bag and Save (153rd & Weir Drive) NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Welcome to your new home in the Omaha metropolitan area. The following informa- tion should be helpful whether you are a new- comer or simply moving within the area. Keep this reference guide in a handy place so you can refer to it often. The advertisers in this magazine all supply products and services that you may need soon after moving. Many even provide coupons and special offers. If you’d like to request more infor- mation from any of our advertisers, please refer to the Free Information Card that is located on page 8 of the magazine. ROUTE 98 - Bag & Save - 2650 N. 90th St. (90th & Maple St.) Nebraska Child Restraint Law All children up to age six must ride correctly secured in a federally-approved child safety seat. Children ages six up to age eighteen must ride secured in a safety belt or child safety seat. Children up to age eighteen are prohibited from riding in cargo areas. Childcare providers must transport all children securely in an appropriate safety seat or safety belt. Drivers and front seat passengers are required to ride buckled up in a safety belt or child safety seat. Airport Eppley Air eld is located at 4501 Abbott Drive Airport Information 661-8017 Ground Transportation A & B Shuttle: .1-877-359-6624 Douglas & Sarpy County Black Tie Limousine & ..1-800-938-2608 Shuttle Service: Travel to/from Omaha, Sioux City & Sioux Falls Dashabout Roadrunner: .1-800-720-3274 Greater Nebraska I~80 Eppley Express: ..1-800-888-9793 Kearney / Grand Island / York / Lincoln / Omaha OMALiNK: 1-877-473-5465 Travel to/from Lincoln and Omaha OMASUX Express Shuttle: .1-888-233-1131 Travel to/from Omaha to Sioux City / Sioux Falls and surrounding area Taxi Service Safeway .342-7474 Happy / Checker / Yellow / 339-8294 Cornhusker / Metro Libraries Main 215 S. 15th St., Omaha ..444-4833 omahapubliclibrary.org W. Dale Clark (Main) Library ..444-4800 Milton R. Abrahams Branch 444-6284 Benson Branch ..444-4846 Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch ..289-4367 Florence Branch 444-5299 Millard Branch ..444-4848 Saddlebrook Branch ..884-7473 A.V. Sorensen Branch ..444-5274 South Omaha Library .444-4850 W. Clarke Swanson Branch ..444-4852 Charles B. Washington Branch 444-4849 Willa Cather Branch 444-4851 Winter Preparedness Most Omaha residents know that winter is cold, sometimes snowy, and always unpredict- able. City forces are capable of handling most snow events and keeping the roads open around the city. Sometimes drivers are wise to take alter- nate routes to avoid steep streets or take more heavily traveled and better-treated streets. Driving When city streets are snow or ice covered, the capacity of the entire street network is reduced. People drive slower. Drivers are urged to eliminate unnecessary and discretionary trips at these times. Consolidate trips. Take care of as many errands as you can when you go out. Phone Directories Dex .www.dexknows.com Automobile Registration Visit the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle Web site for more information about renewing online at clickdmv.ne.gov/regrenew You can renew online unless one of the fol- lowing applies: you have changes to the information on your registration, the vehicle you wish to renew is a truck that has a registered weight of more than 27 ton, or your most current registration has been expired for one year or more. To complete your registration renewal, you will need the following items: Your current registration or renewal notice postcard Checking account information or a Master- Card or Visa Credit card To register your vehicle after a purchase you will need the following: Nebraska Certi cate of Title OR MSO (Manufacture Certi cate of Origin) A completed Application for Certi cate of Title signed by all parties whose names will appear on the title. The only exception are titles held by husband and wife, in which case either one, acting as agent for the other, may sign the application. Nebraska Sales and Use Tax, Form 6 (if you have purchased this vehicle from a Nebraska licensed dealer) OR a Bill of Sale if you have pur- chased privately or from a non-Nebraska dealer. Proof of insurance (must be original docu- ment) that shows the name of insurance com- pany, the name of the insured, the Vehicle Identi cation Number (VIN), Year, Make, and Model of the vehicle, and the expiration date of the insurance policy. 14 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Don’t let critical household supplies dwindle. Keep frozen or canned foods handy so that you always have a couple days worth of good, nourishing meals. Keep at least one week’s medications on hand. Do not wait until the last day to ll regular prescriptions. Keep a week’s supply of infants’ and children’s items. An emergency supply of diapers, baby food, formula, etc. should be kept in reserve. Lastly, be exible. Consider changing plans and canceling events if conditions warrant. Road-worthy Vehicles Another important consideration is making sure your vehicles are road worthy during the winter. Make sure your vehicle has good tires. Tires with worn, thin tread should be replaced. In ate tires to the recommended pressure. Expect slick conditions during and after snow events. Respect other drivers. Drivers should try to move with rest of the traf c and not aggres- sively change lanes and pass. Use sandbags or other ballast in rear wheel drive pickup trucks. Keep windshield washer uid in your vehicle. Have your antifreeze checked. Keep a small snow shovel in your trunk. Snow Removal Overnights lows may dip below freezing this time of year. That can cause frost on bridges in the early morning hours. Motorists should remain alert for this condition. Always be aware of road conditions and be prepared to slow down if water, snow or ice are present. Voter Registration You can register to vote when you apply for your Nebraska driver license or when you regis- ter your vehicle or pick up license plates at the County Treasurer’s of ce. If you prefer to register by mail, you can download a Nebraska Voter Registration Application from the Secretary of State’s Web site at www.sos.ne.gov/elec To register to vote in Nebraska, you must meet the following criteria: You must be a U.S. citizen who lives in Nebraska You must be at least 18 years of age on or before the rst Tuesday after the rst Mon- day in November You must not have been found mentally incompetent If you are a convicted felon, two years must have passed since the completion of your parole term Nebraska law requires voters to reregister whenever they change their name, permanent address, or political party af liation. However, you don’t need to reregister if you simply failed to vote in the previous election. County Sheriffs Douglas County Sheriff 444-6641 3601 North 156th St., Omaha Utilities Water and Natural Gas Utilities District or M.U.D. .mudomaha.com To establish service .554-6666 or outside the calling area. 1-800-732-5864 To report a gas leak or water emergency 24-hour hotline 554-7777 Electricity Omaha Public Power District ..oppd.com To start an electric service visit www.oppd. com/residentialcustomers to complete a form, which will create and OPPD account, or if you have questions call 536-4131. When you report a power outage, the infor- mation you provide must match existing OPPD account information for the location of the outage. To report a total or partial loss of power, complete one of the following forms or contact OPPD directly at 1-800-554-OPPD Call Before You Dig Hotline ..344-3565 ne-diggers.com Cable TV, Telephone & Internet COX Communications .763-1057 cox.com/omaha 5 acres for all dogs to play together, and an ad- ditional 2.5 acre small dog side for dogs under 30 pounds to run safely without interaction of the larger dogs. Please remember to bring water and read the rules below to make your experience as enjoyable as possible. Hef inger Dog Park is located on the south side of 112th and Maple St. omahadogpark.org Performing Arts Civic Auditorium: Omaha’s rst arena and convention center featuring sporting events, concerts and more. Visit omahacivic.com or call 444-3353 Omaha Performing Arts: Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater. Visit oma- haperformingarts.org or call 345-0202 Qwest Center Omaha: Convention center and arena hosting concerts, sporting events and meetings. Visit qwestcenteromaha.com or call 341-1500 Parks & Recreation Information Camping Cunningham Lake: The 390-acre lake is sur- rounded by more than 1,050 acres of park land in north central Omaha. Spaces available on a rst come basis. Fees will be paid in advance to the campground manager. N.P. Dodge Park: N.P. Dodge Park camping area is a 445-acre park that offers a wide variety of recreational activities. A large pavilion and many picnic shelters are available in the park. To reserve call 444-5955. Community Centers Northeast A.V. Sorensen ..444-5966 Adams ..444-5164 Benson .444-5184 Florence 444-5216 Near North Senior Center .444-6278 Sherman .444-5673 Northwest Camelot 444-5972 Common Ground 289-0451 Saddlebrook .932-1080 Southeast Christie Heights .444-5081 Columbus .444-4111 Southwest Mockingbird Hills 444-6103 Montclair .444-4956 Pipal Park .444-5140 Ice Rinks Motto McLean Ice Arena 5051 S. 45th St. 444-4955 Located in Hitchcock Park at 45th and P St. Open to the public year round. Benson Park Ice Arena 6920 Military Ave. 444-4955 Located on the shore of Benson Park Lagoon at 69th and Military Ave. Open October - March. Sports College World Series 554-4422 cwsomaha.com Creighton Bluejays 280-5297 gocreighton.com Omaha Beef Football 346-2333 beeffootball.com Education For a complete list of public schools in Douglas County and higher education estab- lishments in the Omaha surrounding area visit http://omaha-douglasconnection.com/education Humane Society Nebraska Humane Society nehumanesociety.org 8929 Fort St., Omaha Adoption Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays noon-7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays noon-4 p.m. The Humane Society provides education, give sanctuary to animals, encourage adoptions and promote responsible pet ownership. By providing animal control services to much of the metro area we also serve the citizens of our community by upholding laws enacted for the protection of people and animals. Dog Park Hef inger Dog Park is a 7.5 acre completely fenced dog haven designed for safe, off-leash play between canines of all sizes. The park is broken into two sections consisting of approximately SUMMER 2010 15 libraries and parks, call the Greater Omaha Chamber at 346-5000 or visit omahachamber.org Hunting & Fishing Licenses Gun Permits To nd information regarding gun permits visit the Douglas County Sheriff web site at omahasheriff.org/services/gun-permits or call 599-2608 The requirements for a handgun purchase in Douglas County are that you must: Be 21 years of age. Be a Douglas County Nebraska resident. Produce a valid Douglas County driver’s license, Douglas County State I.D. or U.S. Military I.D. that has your current Douglas County address. If you meet the above requirements, you will then need to make application for a certi cate to: Purchase, Rent, Lease, Receive Transfer of a Handgun There is a $5 fee due when application is made and a criminal history check will be performed. If the certi cate is issued, it is valid statewide for three years. This can be done at either of the two Douglas County Sheriff’s Of ce locations, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. With certi cate in hand you then can go to the dealer of your choice and select the weapon you wish to purchase. The dealer will then give you the paperwork necessary to register the handgun with the Omaha Police Department. The rearm will be delivered to you after you return with the registration card. Applications to receive a permit to purchase a handgun may be made at the D.C.S. Field Ser- vices Bureau Of ce, 1616 Leavenworth. Area Hospitals Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy ..398-6060 Medical Center alegent.com Alegent Health - Immanuel .572-2121 Medical Center alegent.com Boys Town Natl Research Hospital ..498-6511 boystownhospital.org Children’s Hospital of Omaha ..955-5400 chsomaha.org Creighton University Medical Center .449-4000 creightonhospital.com Nebraska Methodist Hospital .354-4000 bestcare.org Nebraska Medical Center 552-2000 nebraskamed.com Credit Union Omaha Union Douglas Federal Credit 444-5999 omahadouglasfcu.org Welcome Home Magazine Online For more helpful information visit our web site at www.welcomehomemag.com Advertiser Inquiries To acquire additional information from our advertisers, please refer to the Free Information Card located on page 8 inside this magazine. As a free service to you, we will pass along your inquiry to the advertiser you request. Newspapers The City Weekly .omahacityweekly.com NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Omaha Marathon .384-6786 omahamarathon.com Omaha Royals Baseball .738-5100 omaha.royals.milb.com Omaha Lancers Hockey344-7825 lancers.com Parks and Recreation 444-5900 cityofomaha.org/parks Qwest Center Omaha .341-1500 qwestcenteromaha.com UNL Huskers 472-3111 huskers.com UNO Mavericks 554-6287 gomavs.unomaha.edu Trails To nd a complete interactive map of Oma- ha’s trails system visit www.omahatrails.com Seniors For information on County Assisted Living Facility or County Long Term Care Facility visit omaha-douglasconnection.com/youth-a-seniors. Eastern Nebraska on Aging ..444-6444 enoa.org Douglas County Health Department Douglas County Health Department 444-7471 1819 Farnam St. Located in downtown Omaha in the Omaha/ Douglas Civic Center. Hours Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Trash Removal Wasteline.org is your source for solid waste information for the City of Omaha. In case of missed collection, call the 24-hour solid waste help line .. 444-5238. Recycle Omaha households (single family homes and apartment buildings with 4 or fewer units) receive recycling collection service using a green recycling bin. Omaha has four recycling drop-off sites. For more information visit. wasteline.org Northwest Drop-off Site Parking Lot at 75th and Corby St. Open daily: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Northeast Drop-off Site International Paper Co., 7202 N. 16th St. At this site materials must be sorted into their appropriate compartment. Open daily: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Southeast Drop-off Site River City Recycling, 6404 S. 60th St. This site accepts recyclables free and is a dump location for bulky items (there is a fee for all materials except recyclables). Open: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., year around, Saturday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., spring, summer and fall; Saturday: 8 a.m.- noon, winter Southwest Drop-off Site Firstar Fiber, 10330 I St. Open daily: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dial 2-1-1 For A Community Connection Chambers of Commerce For helpful information on schools, cable service, cultural events, community activities, The Daily Record omahadailyrecord.com Bellevue Leader. bellevueleader.com Douglas County Post-Gazette .dcpostgazette.com Fremont Tribune ..fremonttribune.com Omaha World-Herald .omaha.com Midlands Business Journal .mbj.com Prairie Fire prairie renewspaper.com The Reader thereader.com Television Stations Channel 3 KMTV CBS Channel 6 WOWT NBC Channel 7 KETV ABC Channel 12 NETV PBS Channel 15 KXVO WB Channel 42 KPTM Fox Radio Stations AM 590 KXSP Big Sports 660 KCRO Christian Talk 1020 KOIL Radio Disney 1110 KFAB News/Talk 1290 KKAR News/Talk 1340 KHUB Talk of the Tow 1420 KOTK News/Talk 1490 KOMJ Magic 1560 KLNG Christian 1620 KOZN The Zone ESPN FM 88.1 KMLV K-Love Christian 88.5 KLCV Bott Radio Network (Lincoln) 88.9 KVSS Catholic radio 89.7 KIWR Rock 90.7 KVNO Classical/Jazz 91.5 KIOS NPR 92.3 KEZO Rock 93.3 KHUS Country 94.1 KQCH Hits 96.1 KQBW Classic Rock 97.3 KCTY R&B/Rap 98.5 KQKQ Modern Hits 99.9 KGOR Oldies 100.7 KGBI Christian 101.9 KOOO 80s/90s 103.7 KXKT Country 104.5 KSRZ 80/90’s 105.5 KFMT Classic Rock 105.9 KKCD Classic Rock 106.9 KOPW R&B/Rap A good source for much of the information in this section can be found at www.cityofomaha.org/parks So, come in…check us out…and get to know how the NEW Cox Solutions Store can service your every entertainment need. ©2010 Cox Communications Omaha, LLC. All rights reserved. Call 763-1058 So much is new and in store for you! We’ve got what no one else has…a new experience that will captivate, stimulate and get you on the go fast! It’s a store unlike any other. The NEW Cox Solutions Store has it all… Cox Solutions Store Locations: 7640 Towne Center Pkwy (Shadow Lake) Papillion, NE 68046 16909 Burke St. (Village Pointe South) Omaha, NE 68118 10000 California St. Ste 2670 (Westroads Mall) Omaha, NE 68114 Digital Centers: 3505 L Street (Hy-Vee) Omaha, NE 68107 340 N. 76th St. Omaha, NE 68114 700 South 72nd St. (NFM) Omaha, NE 68114 1729 McPherson Ave. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 • Personalized concierge service the moment you walk in the door. • No need to carry any equipment – we’ll get it into Customer Service pronto so you can look around. • We’ll show you rsthand how to hook up your X-box, enhance your viewing experience with surround sound or how to get your phone and Internet working together. browse interact learn play explore Share the experience • Plus, get everything you need in one stop: – Sign up for Cox Services – Get all the cables, routers, phone systems you need to get hooked up – Pay your Cox bill – Sign up for classes in our Learning Lounge