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IN THIS ISSUE

Giving Back

Jerry Spady Community Partnerships Growing

Are You a Believer? Dealership Sponsors 6th Annual Nebraska Bigfoot Conference

Spady Birthdays & Anniversaries Employees Going that Extra Mile Featured Employee Ethan Piper

Spring Tire Sale

Check out the Fantastic Rebates

Spring Has Sprung Cool Recipies for Warmer Weather Entertaining

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MARCH/ APRIL 2023 GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY - THE SPADY WAY We’re Not Just About Cars... For many years, Jerry and Greg Spady, along with their families and employees have proudly embraced a passion for giving back to the community of Hastings, Adams County and folks in South Central Nebraska. They realize the importance of enriching and improving the lives of their neighbors; men, women and children. They have accomplished this through philanthropy and active, personal involvement in the community. It’s “What It’s About”... By now, you may be watching your social media accounts for information on 2023 dates and details about our yearly events; 4th of July Extravaganza, Spookfest and a Very Spady Christmas. What you may not realize is that our involvement in the community does not stop there. Jerry Spady has taken part in sponsorship of multiple charity golf tournaments benefiting our hospital, Alzheimer’s research, and Teammates. They have held drives for items for shelter animals, the homeless and the elderly. They have sponsored the Adams County Fairfest and Oregon Trail Rodeo, sports teams, local air shows and regional car shows They also stepped up to the plate collecting items for those effected by disaster with “Flood Aid” in 2019 and “Stronger Than The Storm” in 2022. So What’s Next? The dealership is branching out with several new partnerships in 2023; each very unique in their own right. Watch us as we “spring” into action, ushering in the warmer weather with some new and exciting ventures. Those organizations we will be helping out include Nebraska Weather TV, the Hastings Sodbusters and the Bigfoot Crossroads of America Museum and Research Center. Read further to find out a little more background about these local businesses, what they do, and what they bring to the community of Hastings and central Nebraska.

2 NEBRASKA WEATHER TV Powered by Tim Jones a.k.a. “Tim the Weather Guy”, Nebraska Weather TV launched in 2022 and has been blowing up social media ever since. Tim brings reliable weather information to the community through both static and live broadcasts 24/7. With 25 years of experience in television, this meteorologist fills a void that was much needed; giving us immediate access to the conditions around us via new and cutting edge platforms. Those platforms include The Roku Channel, Fire TV, Applet V, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Cobalt TV and through mobile apps available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Tim is also an active storm chaser and most recently arrived with his crew in Mississippi on March 24th - just in time to witness the devastating EF-4 tornado that took 25 lives and in Iowa on March 31st where he went live on-air, filming a monster EF-4 tornado northeast of Ottumwa. He was also the catalyst of “Stronger Than the Storm”, a weekend event last October where a semi-trailer of much needed supplies donated by the people of Adams and Hall County was filled and taken to Florida to aid victims of Hurricane Ida. He pulled this event off in less than a week! That speaks volumes to the energetic, forward thinking entrepreneur Tim Jones is. We are proud to sponsor Nebraska Weather TV and look forward to this partnership for many years to come.

HASTINGS SODBUSTERS The Hastings Sodbusters are a collegiate summer baseball team in the Independence Baseball League and have called Duncan Field in Hastings home since 2018. Collegiate summer wood bat baseball is the fastest growing segment of the sports entertainment industry, with more than 450 teams in more than 40 leagues throughout North America. The Sodbusters bring you high-level baseball and a great way to spend a summer evening with your family. At the games, there are lot of activities going on, fun concessions, a well-equipped playground for the kids, adult attractions with a VIP Club section and Party Zone serving local food, beer and wine. Live music and fireworks is also be part of the mix before select games. The team also hosts the league’s all star game, which includes a home run derby, banquet dining and celebrity concert performances. Even a non-baseball fan can have a really good time at the ballpark.” This year, Jerry Spady is hopping on the band wagon, joining a multitude of local business sponsors supporting the Sodbuster’s 2023 season. That season opens up on May 23rd at home against Fremont. Watch our Facebook page for special Spady nights at the ballpark and enter on on-line contests for free Sodbuster’s sway to wear to the games. We will also be giving out tickets so be sure to keep an eye out for our posts and win a trip to Duncan Field. Go Sodbusters!

BIGFOOT CROSSROADS OF AMERICA Since its Grand Opening in 2018, The Bigfoot Crossroads of America Museum and Research Center located in Hastings has proven themselves to be a destination of great interest to many; they have had visitors from 39 states and 14 foreign countries. They have garnered local, national and international recognition with inclusion in the U.S. Library of Congress Archives, receipt of a special day set aside as Bigfoot Crossroads of Nebraska Day from the state, and as a participant in the Nebraska Tourism Commission's Passport 2020 Program. All facts and exhibits are based on their main goal - that everything is historical, educational and scientific - absolutely no exceptions. Whether one is a believer or not, the multitude of exhibits in all fields of cryptozoology are both educational and intriguing. The museum has recently completed renovations of an old church on the property as additional space for more exhibits with the Grand Opening scheduled for Thursday, April 20th, 2023. The museum is open to the public for a very small fee which helps with operations and upkeep of the facility. Come to the 6th Annual Nebraska Bigfoot Convention and bring an open mind!

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1st Diane Jones (29 yrs) 7th Shane Eckhardt (37 yrs) 12th Alex Rainforth (7 yrs) 27th Carlos Garcia (7 yrs) 29th David Elsten (3 yrs)

Welcome Aboard

Robert Brockhaus Trevor Pennock Jamison Boyce Adream Llanes Gannon Sheehan Israel Wioskowski Dashawn Dixon John Laird

We want to wish mechanic, Harry Lampert a fond farewell and a happy retirement. After many years with Jerry Spady, Harry says “it’s time to hang it up boys”! We feel it is well-deserved. Good luck with everything you set out to do in these golden years you’ve earned. Don’t be a stranger...We will miss you!

FEATURED EMPLOYEE MARCH - APRIL 2023 Congratulations to Ethan Piper, Jerry Spady Featured Employee for the second time in as many years. Starting with the dealership in 2021, Ethan is our youngest Sales Consultant at the ripe old age of 20. Ethan is the son of Jim and Dawn Piper of Clay Center and he graduated from Harvard High School in 2021. He currently resides in Hastings. Ethan says he enjoys people and has a great love of cars, especially the Porsche. He has excelled in the car business and recently took over the responsibility of photographing all of the inventory for the Jerry Spady website. Ethan is a very competent salesman and is at the top of his game. He is a great asset for the dealership. When Ethan is not at work, he enjoys playing video games, hanging out with friends and going to the lake. Congratulations Ethan on your award and for making a difference!

APRIL David Elsten (4th) Dashawn Dixon (4th) Diane Bronson (14th) Trevor Pennock (17th) Tyler Meyer (18th) Adrean Llanes (23rd) MAY Tom Layhue (17th) Diane Jones (23rd)

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$100 REBATE

TIRES

On a set of 4 tires from Bridgestone, Pirelli, Goodyear, Continental, or Hankook.

$70 REBATE

On a set of 4 tires from Firestone, Michelin or General

ROTORS

Did the myriad of potholes this winter do a job on your vehicle? Now through April 29th, replace those worn out tires, brake pads & rotors, struts and shocks and you will be eligible for one or more of the following rebates:

$50 REBATE

$20 REBATE

On GM Genuine Parts Brake Pad Set

$15 REBATE

On ACDelco Gold Brake Pad Set

$10 REBATE

On AC Delco Silver Brake Pad Set

$10 REBATE

On 2 ACDelco Silver Brake Rotors

$20 REBATE

STRUTS BRAKE PADS

CALL (402) 463-4000 FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

$15 REBATE

On 2 ACDelco Gold Brake Rotors

On GM Genuine Parts Struts

SHOCKS

On a set of 4 tires from BF Goodrich or Dunlop

$20 REBATE

On 2 GM Genuine Parts Brake Rotors

On GM Genuine Parts Shocks

$15 REBATE

On ACDelco Gold Struts

$10 REBATE

On ACDelco Silver Struts

$20 REBATE $15 REBATE

On ACDelco Gold Shocks

$10 REBATE

On AC Delco Silver Shocks

Rebates are awarded by Certified Service Prepaid Visa card and rebate forms can be filled out on-line at wwwcertifiedservicerebates.com. Just follow all the instructions and upload a copy of your repair invoice. Mail-in forms are also available at the dealership.

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Enough with the snow, ice and wind. Bring on the sunshine already! Spring into warmer weather with these cool, easy to assemble food and drinks.

The Ultimate Julienne Salad

Not your ordinary side salad but a main course in itself! It’s like a salad bar on your plate. Ingredients: 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 head Iceberg lettuce, chopped 1/3 medium Cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup Red onion, thinly sliced 1 stalk Celery, finely chopped 1 cup Green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 lb Black Forest ham, cut into strips 1/4 lb Deli chicken or turkey, cut into strips 1/4 lb Swiss cheese, cut into strips 2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges 3 Hard boiled eggs, cut into quarters 16 Pitted black olives 16 Pepperoncini peppers 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled Croutons Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, toss both lettuces together, then place on your serving platter. Top with the other ingredients then your favorite salad dressing.

Lobster Roll

This classic New England style lobster roll recipe is the perfect option for spring and summer nights when you're craving seafood. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Mayonnaise 1 tbsp Diced celery 1 tbsp Diced onion 1 tbsp Lemon juice 1/2 lb Cooked lobster meat, cut into chunks 2 tbsp Salted butter 2 Hoagie or hot dog buns 1/3 oz Shredded lettuce Minced chives for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, diced celery, onion and lemon juice. 2. Fold in lobster meat and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust for seasoning.

3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium sauté pan until it starts to foam. As foam subsides, open each bun wide and place them split-side down into hot butter. Toast until golden brown, about 1 minute, then remove to individual plates. 4. Divide the shredded lettuce evenly between buns, then top with lobster mixture. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

Strawberry Coconut Margaritas

Fruity and refreshing. Just like being on a tropical island - little umbrella and straw optional. Ingredients: 1 15 oz can Cream of Coconut 1 cup Tequila 1/4 cup Orange liqueur or Triple Sec* 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice 1 1/2 cups Ice 2/3 cup Fresh strawberries halved 1/4 cup Toasted coconut Fresh strawberries and lime slices for garnish Instructions: 1. Begin by preparing your glasses. Add the toasted coconut to a small plate. Rim each glass first with a bit of honey or the wedge of a lime; then dip the rim of the glass into the toasted coconut to coat. Set aside. 2. In a blender, add the cream of coconut, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, ice, and fresh strawberries. Blend until smooth. 3. Pour into your prepared glasses. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or slice of lime or both. *For a non-alcoholic version - leave out the Tequila and substitute the Orange liqueur with three tablespoons of frozen concentrated orange juice.