Author: Edge Staff

Our Passion: Checkered Past, A Rebuilt 1940 Ford Coupe

CAL Automotive Creations drives home triumphant As a young boy, Ron Cizek never imagined that rebuilding the 1940 Ford Coupe sitting in his father’s garage would one day become a passion of his – and never did he imagine his newfound passion would result in winning the prestigious 50th Annual […]

Wrestling To Stay On Top & Shattering Records

Brett Velasquez | Age 18 | Bennington  Every now and then you hear about a dominant athlete, one who takes their sport to another level, shattering school records on the way to state championships. Bennington’s defending state champion wrestler Brett Velasquez is one of those rare student-athletes. Velasquez, a senior, […]

Different Strokes: A Love For Swimming

Dana Posthuma | Age 17 | Burke  From an early age, it was clear that Burke High School’s own Dana Posthuma had a love for swimming, an interest shared by her two sisters, Tasha and Kelli. The family’s interest in the sport propelled Dana to begin competing at the age of […]

Timeless Beauty: Antiques and heirlooms tell visual story

Antiques and heirlooms tell visual story in designer Sallie Elliott’s home Each item in Sallie Elliott’s carefully curated home tells a story. The twin 19th-century ceramic vases adorning the fireplace mantel belonged to her grandmother. In the kitchen, a 1900s-era wrought-iron candlestick chandelier sheds light over a large island. The […]

My Two Cents: Ridgeview Animal Hospital Expert

By Dr. Joanne Gaines   Veterinarian/Owner  Ridgeview Animal Hospital 18142 Wright Street  Omaha, NE 68130  (402) 333-3366  With spring just around the corner, we wanted to get advice from our Edge Magazine pet expert, Dr. Joanne Gaines of Ridgeview Animal Hospital. She shares healthy springtime tips for your dog or cat. PREVENTION […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail at Safari

THE BAR: Safari Cigars and Lounge THE BARTENDER: Anna Hospodka THE DRINK: Old Fashioned STEP 1 What you need: 2oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon 1 packet of sugar 1 blood orange slice 1 orange rind 1 maraschino cherry Couple drops of cherry juice Dash bitter STEP 2 Muddle sugar, orange slice, bitters, cherry and […]

Bowled Over – The V Provides Entertainment For The Family

Entertainment center offers fresh take on American pastime Mike Zabawa’s typical attempt to take his family bowling used to go something like this: Cart the kids to the local bowling establishment. Put your name on a waiting list, since only a few lanes are open to non-league bowlers. Meanwhile, attempt […]

Our Leisure: Colorado, Micato Grand Safari, & Europe

Telluride, Colorado  |  Hotel Madeline When to travel: Year-round When to book: 3-6 months in advance Why Hotel Madeline: Experience Telluride, the quintessential historic mountain town, from the elegant comfort of Hotel Madeline. Surrounded by 13,000-foot peaks and located at the foot of towering ski slopes, the hotel provides valets […]

A Class Act: Sinatra-Style At Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse

Steakhouse offers Sinatra-style swank  From the décor to the menu, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse at Village Pointe pays homage to classy supper clubs of the 1940s and 1950s and the celebrity of the Rat Pack. Dark colors, chandeliers and the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. evoke a certain […]

Fighting Through Tragedy: A Road To Recovery

After baby’s death, Michelle Skillings finds strength to fight for her own life Five weeks into her program at Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping in Bellevue, Michelle Skillings was ready to quit. She ran alongside a coach, but each step was so hard. She wanted to give up. “Do this for Brayden, […]