he third annual Sand in the City was held this year from Friday - June 9th to Sunday - June 11th at Miller's Landing on the Riverfront. The event raised more than $76,000 for the Nebraska Children's Home Society Foundation.

An estimated 12,000 - 15,000 people visited the sand sculptures which were built by teams from various local businesses.

Local celebrity judges chose four overall winners for the sculpting competition. Omaha Box Company won the first place trophy for their "Ugly Duckling" sculpture. Second place was

	Omaha Box Company's first place "Ugly Duckling" sculpture.

awarded to Sheppard's Business Interiors (Miniature Golf) and third place went to Gallup Community Builders (Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin). The Rookie of the Year award went to DRI Title and Escrow for their "Under the Sea" theme.

The public was also asked to vote for their favorite. This years People's Choice Award went to Millard Rotary for their "Charlie Brown and Snoopy" sculpture.

All money raised from the event will help fund programs of the Nebraska Children's Home.

The dates for next year's competition will be June 8th - 10th. Anyone interested in sponsoring a team or volunteering their time should contact Laura Schabloske, NCHS Foundation Director at 402-451-0787 or foundationdirector@nchsfoundation.org