| The business is located in one portion of the 
			former Heartland Community College location on Broadway Street. 
 Those on hand included owner Laurie Chiou and Chief Operating 
			Officer Pamela Crow with Beltone.
 
			
			 
			Also on hand was Rick Reynolds who will serve the 
			business as its hearing technician. The event began with opening 
			comments welcoming the new business into the downtown area. 
			 
			
			 Richard Sumrall 
			(left)
 The building where Beltone is now 
			located is the property of the Lincoln Public Library. On hand 
			representing the library was Richard Sumrall. Sumrall spoke briefly 
			saying he wanted to welcome Beltone. He noted that he has gotten to 
			know Chiou and Crow very well and that the new business is going to 
			be a great asset to our downtown community. 
			
			   
			
			 
			Chiou said she was excited to be coming to Lincoln 
			and that it was a great location for their offices. She noted that 
			it was a beautiful location with patients being able to look out and 
			enjoy the view of the beautiful and historic Logan County 
			Courthouse. 
			 
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			 Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman also took a few minutes 
			to welcome the new business and thank them for investing in our 
			community.
 The Beltone offices in Lincoln will be open on Tuesday’s and 
			Thursday’s. On Friday’s the staff will make visits to local nursing 
			and long-term care facilities and will also make house calls as 
			needed.
 
			
			 
			
			 
			
			 
			
			 
			After pictures the crowd joined in the countdown to 
			the cut. Everyone was invited back inside the Beltone offices for a 
			tour. Refreshments were served, free gifts were given and guests had 
			the opportunity to speak one-on-one with the Beltone owner and 
			staff.
 [Nila Smith]
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