Jeff,
I was also born in Nebraska (North Platte) and lived in Omaha, Lincoln and Sidney. I left Nebraska when I was 14 and am now retired in Florida. I teach faceting, an the Chairman/President of a Faceting Guild in Florida and have written a book for beginners on faceting. If you need help with anything please call me (352) 751-0906. I will help you in any way that I can.
Tom Mitchell
Mitchell Jewelry Studio