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Friends of the Chamber

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Animal Clinic 413 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359   Gaylen Huff, DVM   Phone: (402) 947-3321
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Blue Blossom Floral 135 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359   ** Chamber Vice President **   Gretta Stutzman   Phone: (402) 947-6321, (402) 641-4119 or (888) 758-5744   Fax: (402) 947-2090   E-mail   Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.   Sat.9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.   The Blue Blossom is a full service Florist, Specializing in Fresh flowers & Plant, Wreaths Swags, pictures, candles, candle holders, Placemats & mirrors are the many home decor items carried at The Blue Blossom
Brandt Carpet & Tile 101 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359   Roger Brandt   Phone: (402) 947-6711   Fax: (402) 947-6711   E-mail   Hours:Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Brandt Carpet & Tile is also an Oreck Select Store featuring the 8lb Oreck XL, upright models, compact canisters, wet/dry/steemer, electric brooms and air machines. Specializing in all your flooring needs selling carpet, vinyl, ceramic, laminate, wood and custom window treatments and counter tops. Professional installation. Doing business since 1975. Check out our large selection of in-stock flooring and remnants.
Brothers Equipment 1002 1st Street, Friend, NE 68359   Tony Ryan   Phone: (402) 947-2831   Fax: (402) 947-2077   E-mail   Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wholesale supplier of chemical and fertilizer application equipment, including DMI Anhydrous, Liquid Fertilizer and Strip-Till Applicators, Dempster Dry Fertilizer Spreaders, AGCO Spra-Coupe Self Propelled Sprayers, GVM Self Propelled Sprayers, Kraus Dry Fertilizer Conveyors, Banjo Fittings, Valves and Pumps, Raven GPS Guidance and Precision Application Rate Controllers
Bruntz Farming & Feeding, Inc.   Dave & Ann Bruntz   Phone: (402) 947-8661
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Computer Tutor   Lee De Bevoise   ** Chamber Secretary **   Sharon De Bevoise   Phone: (402) 947-9311   Cell: (402) 440-2877   Computer Sales & Service. Learn WHAT you want on your PC in the comfort of your own HOME or OFFICE. Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Data Bases, Internet, E-Bay, and QuickBooks. Virus & Spyware Removal. PC & Internet Installation & Repair also available.
Country Cabinets 1416 East 5th Street, Friend, NE 68359   Greg Ricenbaw   Phone: (402) 947-3571   Cell: (402) 366-9185   E-mail   From design to installation - kitchens, offices, baths
Culligan of Crete (Click on "Find My Local Dealer") 2220 W. 11th Street, P.O. Box 242, Crete, NE 68333   Ron Corbett   Phone: (402) 826-3372   Fax: (402) 826-5184   E-mail   Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.   Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon We offer the dependable service and technical expertise that have made Culligan the water solution of choice for Crete, NE. We offer salt and bottled water delivery to the home or office as well as sales and rentals of water softeners and reverse-osmosis drinking water systems. We have served the counties of Seward, Saline, Gage, Jefferson and Pawnee for over 65 years. We service most major brands of water treatment equipment and offer Free Water Analysis in your home.
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Drake Refrigeration Heating/Cooling & Appliances, L.L.C. 122 South Main Street, Friend, NE 68359 Heating & A.C. Service   ** Chamber Treasurer **   Gayla Drake   Phone: (402) 947-5591   Fax: (402) 947-5661   Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   (evenings and/or weekends by appointment only)   Drake Refrigeration is a family oriented business established in 1969 providing sales and service for residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning, as well as an authorized dealer for Whirlpool, Estate, and Kitchenaid appliances. Free Estimates on Heating and Cooling Systems.
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Edward Jones   Tom Sorenson and Preston Meints 1132 Main Avenue, Crete, NE 68333   Phone: (402) 826-5104   Fax: (888) 466-7814   E-mail
Efficient Business Solutions   Carey Potter 615 Chestnut Street, Friend, NE 68359   Cell: (402) 730-0276   Fax: (402) 477-4436   E-mail Marketing, Communications, and Data Management for Small Businesses
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Farmers Union CO-OP Elevator   Ed Menke, Manager   Phone: (402) 947-4291
First National Bank 150 Maple St., P.O. Box 198, Friend, NE 68359   Dave Clouse   Phone: (402) 947-2211   Fax: (402) 947-2242   E-mail   Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Chartered as a national bank in 1879, First National Bank of Friend has operated continually since that time. FNB strives to offer services to meet our community's needs from a financial institution. Agricultural, commercial and consumer products are offered and provided by personal service from our experienced staff.
Friend Country Club   Phone: (402) 947-6501   Golf Course, Restaurant & Lounge
Friend Fertilizer Inc.   Judy Crawford   Phone: (402) 947-2681
Friend Historical Society P.O. Box 174, Friend, NE 68359   Officers       Mark Stutzman, President       Marla Weber, Vice President       Dave Zeilinger, Treasurer       Cara Potter, Secretary   Phone: (402) 947-7901 or (402) 947-2761 The Friend Historical Society is organized exclusively for charitable purposes as a 501 (c) 3. Our goals are: To promote and encourage activites and functions that benefit the quality of life and enjoyment of residents in Friend, NE and the surrounding area; To acquire and operate a non-profit opera house, museum and other cultural activities to enhance the surrounding area; To enlist public support and to encourage public involvement in the promotion and implementation of the services and activities; and To aid or assist other organizations whose activities are such as to further, accomplish, foster or attain such purposes as set forth herein. It is our commitment to work to restore the Historic Warren Opera House and to preserve the historical buildings in our community.
Friend Insurance Center 131 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359   Tom Clouse   Office Phone: (402) 947-3421   Fax: (402) 947-2243   E-mail   Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.   Sat. 9 a.m.-12 noon Friend Insurance Center is a market leader in insurance coverage for homes, farms, autos and business. We care about our clients and strive to provide quality service.
Friend Medical Clinic   Dr. Robert & Sherry McKeeman   Phone: (402) 947-3421
Friend Public Schools   Beth Johnsen   Phone: (402) 947-2781   E-mail
Friend United Church of Christ 618 Third Street, Friend, NE 68359   Pastors Tim & Ginny Adams   Phone: (402) 947-5491   E-mail or E-mail   Hours: Tue. - Sat. 9 a.m.-12 noon   Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. We are a congregation of the United Church of Christ. Our church is known for its outstanding choir.
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Golden Rule Company, Inc. 412 Chestnut Street, Friend, NE 68359   Office Phone: (402) 646-5012   E-mail   Hours: By appointment Web design, short product videos, interactive CD's for sales and training purposes, sales training, leadership training
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Hardwood Artisan 1530 First Street, Friend, NE 68359   Mark Stutzman   Dedicated to the trade   Phone: (402) 947-2327 or (888)-947-2325   Fax: (402) 947-2326   E-mail
Home & Country LLC 133 Maple Street, Suite B, Friend, NE 68359   Anita Meyer   Real Estate, Appraisals & Auctions   Phone: (402) 947-2301   Cell: (402) 947-1193   Fax: (402) 947-2310   E-mail   Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. or by appointment Offering the following services: Residential Real Estate, Agricultural Land, and vacant lot Appraisals, Real Estate Listings, Sales, and Auctions. A full range of Crop Insurance & Crop Hail Sales and Service. We offer all of our clients Quality Service, Honesty and Confidentiality.
Houlden Remodeling 721 9th Street, Friend, NE 68359   Stan Houlden   Phone: (402) 947-7891   Cell: (402) 641-2277   E-mail   Stan Houlden, owner of Houlden Remodeling, has been involved in general contracting, new construction & remodeling for over 25 years. Remodeling projects can include room additions, bath and kitchen remodeling. Small fix-up projects also completed.
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Johnson Pharmacy 151 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359   Phone: (402) 947-2341   Fax: (402) 947-5727   Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Johnson Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy offering free city delivery, mail service, 24hr. emergency service, and patient consultation. We accept most prescription insurance plans. Also located in the store is Hallmark Cards, gifts, Martin Senour Paint, hardware, movie rentals and much, much more.
Jo-Leigh's Java Jitters 515 2nd Street, Friend, NE 68359   ** Chamber President **   Vickie Himmelberg   Sip, Savor, Shop - Free Wi-Fi - Daily Specials   Phone: 402-947-3840   E-mail Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.   Closed Sundays Serving Cultiva Coffee, Homemade Desserts, Home Cooking, Heritage Falls Soy Candles, Jewelry By Jennifer, Green Baby Grass Products
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Richard Kubicek, DDS 920 2nd Street, Friend, NE 68359   Rick Kubicek   Phone: (402) 947-5111   Hours: Mon. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.    Tue. - Thu. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.    Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dr. Kubicek's Dental Office provides general dentistry for the entire family.
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Lauber Funeral Service, Inc. dba: Lauber-Moore Funeral Homes 814 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359-1531   Bill Lauber   Phone: (402) 947-2141   Fax: (402) 947-2176   E-mail   Hours: Office - usually 9a.m.-5p.m. Available by phone 24/7 We are a full service funeral home, serving Friend and the surrounding communities. Dedicated and trained staff available to assist families with preplanning their funeral service. We also offer monuments for sale and cemetery repair services.
Dr. Steven J. Lehr, Optometrist Crete Vision Clinic 920 2nd Street, Friend, NE 68359 (Located in Dr. Kubicek's office) 1119 Main, Crete, NE 68333   Steven J. Lehr   Phone: (402) 826-2246   E-mail
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Miller Agri-Sales   Randy Miller   Phone: (402) 947-9881   Lindsay Irrigation Systems
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Nails By Tammi 214 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359-1254   Tammi R. Steyer   Cell: (402) 641-2574   Licensed Nail Technician Manicures, Pedicures, Acrylic Nails, Nail Wraps
National Association of Chain Drug Stores   Carey Potter 624 Second Street, Friend, NE 68359   Cell (402) 730-0276   E-mail
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Orv's Grocery Store 201 Maple St., Friend, NE 68359   Brian Himmelberg   ** Chamber President **   Vickie Himmelberg   Phone: (402) 947-2251   Fax: (402) 947-3141   E-mail   Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30a.m. to 8:00 p.m.   Saturday 7:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.   Sunday 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Full Service Grocery Store. Full service meat and deli department with fresh meat cut daily. Fresh produce, DVD rentals, dry cleaning pick up and drop off service. Orv's Grocery has everything a small town could want.
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Pioneer Publishing Inc. 130 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359   Karen Knight   Phone: (402) 947-2165 or (800) 564-7008   Fax: (402) 947-3631   E-mail   Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pioneer Publishing has been serving the commercial printing needs of schools, businesses and organizations nationwide for over 25 years. Whether you are a school in California needing administrative forms, a Nebraska business wanting printed promotional materials, or an organization in New York with a newsletter to print and distribute, Pioneer Publishing can help you.
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Rogers Technical Service Inc. 201 Main Street, P.O. Box 156, Friend, NE 68359   Phone: (402) 947-3011 or (402) 421-0152   Fax: (402) 947-3091   Hours:Mon. - Thu. 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.   Manufacturer of flotation tracks for center pivot irrigation systems. Made from high quality polyethylene. RTS employs nine employees.
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Salon West 127 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359   Noelle Lawver, owner/stylist   Phone: (402) 947-2055   Hours:Tues. & Thu. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   (after 6:00 p.m. by appointment only)   Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon I have been in the business since 1991. I have both a cosmetology and barber license and love doing haircuts, perms and colors. I also have a tanning bed in my salon.
The Sentinel 130 Maple Street, P.O. Box 228, Friend, NE 68359   Timothy Linscott, Publisher   Phone: (402) 947-2391   Fax: (402) 947-3631   E-mail   Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Published every Wednesday. Established in 1897 and serving Friend, Exeter, Dorchester, Milligan, Cordova, and Beaver Crossing.
Sharon's Clip & Curl 512 2nd Street, Friend, NE 68359   Sharon Svec, owner   Phone: (402) 947-7781
Sheehan Construction & Remodeling 311 S Chestnut St., Friend, NE 68359   Rick & Lori Sheehan   Phone: (402) 947-2738   Fax: (402) 947-2212   E-mail Sheehan Remodeling is a full service custom remodeling company. Over 30 years experience in the building trades. I do projects from the simple to the complex. Projects include Jefferson County Court House District Courtroom, Crete Manor, Krasser House, Kitchens, Baths, Decks, Additions, etc.
State Farm Insurance 514 2nd Street, P.O. Box 24, Friend, NE 68359-0024   Bob Cockson, Agent   Phone: (402) 947-4811   E-mail   Hours:Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Evenings by appointment   Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. State Farm is the nation's largest auto and home insurance company. State Farm also sells farm/ranch policies and many types of commercial insurance. Many life insurance and health insurance products are available. Financial Services are also available at State Farm.
Steve's Automotive Repair & Towing 100 Walnut Street, Friend, NE 68359 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 44, Friend, NE 68359   Steven Scholl   Donna Scholl   Phone: (402) 947-3211   Cell: (402) 641-1839   Fax: (402) 947-2801   E-mail   Hours:Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   "Service IS our business". A full-service automotive repair facility, including tire sales and service. We stock Goodyear belts, Wagner brakes, AC Delco batteries, WIX filters, Standard ignition and more. Free junk car disposal. We will capably handle tune-up, brake job, reprogram your car's computer or a complete overhaul.
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Tex's Barber Shop 142 Maple Street, Friend, NE 68359   Tex Eberspacher   Phone: (402) 947-2011   Hours:Tues. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.   Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Haircuts, shampoos, shaves, and hair care supplies
Tuttle, Inc.   Gary Tuttle   Phone: (402) 947-9391 or (800) 359-2290   Mechanical Design, Fabrication & Installation
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Warren Memorial Hospital Friend Manor Zimmer Medical Clinic 905 2nd Street, Friend, NE 68359   John Wilson, Administrator   Phone: (402) 947-2541 Hospital and Manor   Phone: (402) 947-9355 Zimmer Medical Clinic   Fax: (402) 947-2811   E-mail   Hours: 24-hour ER & Acute Care services   Hours: Friend Manor visitors are welcome anytime, however our residents prefer   8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.   Hours: Zimmer Medical Clinic M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our goal at Warren Memorial Hospital, Friend Manor, and Zimmer Medical Clinic is to serve you with the most up-to-date medical care available in a state-of-the-art facility. Our staff of physicians, nurses and other professionals are here to care for you and your family in a competent, caring way. Expert Care. Friendly Staff. Your Healthcare Choice Close to Home.
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Young's Welding & Repair   Dale Young   Phone: (402) 947-5131   E-mail: twoyoung@hotmail.com   Farm Repair & Fabrication

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