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Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • July 2011

Chairperson’s Message

by Jenny SamekI hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. Going to ball games, and more ball games is how

we’ve spent the beginning of our summer. I think we should all take a minute and be thankful we

are able to attend ball games in our city. There are so many people who have lost their homes and towns from river flooding and tornados. If you are able, consider a donation to the Red Cross or any relief effort. Please keep those people in your thoughts as we head further into summer, the towns continue to rebuild and the flood waters remain high.

Now, some fun advice taken from the July 2011 issue of This Old House Magazine, page 16.

10 uses for Chopsticks, more ways to live Green by recycling:1- Skewer foods for Kabobs2- Prop up plants by placing by the root/stem of plant3- Fill a stripped screw hole. Dip the chopstick into a little glue,

insert into hole, let the glue dry, then break off the rest of the stick to create a new hole

4- Stir paint by holding them the same way you would when you eat, and whisk the paint before applying

5- Toasting marshmallows6- Eliminating dirt in hard to reach spots. Use the chopstick with a

cleaning cloth to clean out the grooves of paint cans, between air conditioner vents, behind sink faucets, and other narrow areas

7- Unclog bottles. Free up tubes of caulk or bottles of glue by poking the end into the gunked up tip

8- Clean muddy shoes. Keep them by your door to quickly loosen dried dirt or mud from your shoes

9- Prevent oozing mastic. When tiling, use the tip of a chopstick to help clean up excess mastic that escapes into grout voids

10- Label your plants. Create plant signs by stapling cardstock to the chopstick and putting with the plant

The Remodelers Council TP Run will benefit the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). I have helped deliver supplies the last several years and they are always so grateful for anything we can give them. If you have some extra TP or personal hygiene items bring them in to the HBAL office by July 8! Don’t forget if you haven’t already signed up, the Remodelers Golf Outing will be held August 5 at Hidden Valley Golf Course. As always, the event will be a fun-filled day!

Celebrating 25 Years ofRemodelers Council

Membership!Christo Design Build, Inc.

Reynolds Design & Remodeling

Greens Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling

Bob Nohavec Plumbing

Bob Gabriel

McKee Construction, Inc.

Custom Countertop, Inc.

TP Run!Bring Toilet Paper,

Toothbrushes, Soap, Other Necessities to HBAL through July 8

The Remodelers Council is having its fourth TP Run (Toilet Paper Run) to help the clients of the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). These clients are on fixed incomes, and after rent and medical expenses, often are left with very little money for the basic necessities. And, with a decline in the amount of items given from the Center for People in Need, donations from the Remodelers Council of Lincoln are even more helpful than ever before.

Items that would be greatly appreciated by CMHC & its clients:• Toilet paper• Laundry soap• Shampoo• Toothpaste• Sanitary products for women

• Bar soap for men• Bath gel soap for women• Cleaning supplies• Poly-grip

Please pick up an extra roll of toilet paper or bar of soap on your next shopping trip, and drop it by the HBAL office before July 8. Thanks for helping to take care of our community!

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Remodelers Council PicnicJune 8, 2011

West Gate BankLincoLn’s Bank

West Gate Bank is Lincoln’s Bank

for Mortgage and Construction Loans

Susan BredthauerVice PresidentMortgage Lender434-3473

Scott WilliamsonVice PresidentMortgage Lender323-6521

Adam FlanaganConstruction Lender323-8968

Whether you’re building, buying, or refinancing, choose West Gate Bank for your home loan. Contact one of West Gate Bank’s experienced lenders or go to www.westgatebank.com to get started on your home loan today.

www.westgatebank.com | 434-3456 | member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

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for all cabinets and hardware.

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Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

Remodelers Council Scholarship Golf Tournament Registration

Sponsorship!!! If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or contributing to the Scholarship Golf Tournament, call the HBAL office at 402-423-4225. The cost to sponsor a hole is $100. All sponsors will be listed in the Lincoln Business Builder and a sign will be posted at the golf tournament.

To sign up, you may fax (402-423-4251) or mail this form to HBAL…or call (402-423-4225).

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Scholarship Golf Tournament

• Check-in: 9:00 - 9:45• The tournament format is 18 holes, 4-person

scramble.• Shotgun start.• Tournament is limited to 36 foursomes.• Hamburgers & hot dogs will be served all day.

Friday, August 5, 2011 promises to be another day of fun, friendship and competition. Please join us for the 19th Annual Remodelers Council Golf Tournament. The tournament

is open to all HBAL members, Remodelers Council members, spouses and guests.

Friday, August 5, 2011Registration: 9:00 - 9:45

Shotgun Start at 10:00 a.m.

Hidden Valley Golf Course 10501 Pine Lake Road

$65 per golfer • 4-Person Scramble

• This will be a handicapped event. Flights will be determined based on a 9 hole score randomly selected.

• $65 includes golf, cart, food & prizes. • Prizes awarded in the banquet room upstairs

following the tournament.

If you are interested in a designated foursome, please register all four players together. If not, you will be assigned a team.

1st Player ___________________________Company _______________________________________________

2nd Player __________________________Company _______________________________________________

3rd Player ___________________________Company _______________________________________________

4th Player ___________________________Company _______________________________________________

Enclosed is $_________ for_____ players. Make checks payable to Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

Prepayment is required to play.Fax this form to HBAL at 402-423-4251.

Or send it to: Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation • 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516