2024 Fall Forum

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY

Foundation Forum OCTOBER 2024

VOLUME 26 ISSUE 1

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PRESIDENT’S PODIUM

Dear Foundation Friends, As President of the Lexington Community Foundation, I am honored and excited to lead this remarkable organization. Our Foundation is a testament to the power of community and the collective impact we can achieve by coming together with a shared purpose.

Moving forward, my vision for the Foundation is centered around the principle of “strength in numbers.” By collaborating more effectively, we can maximize our efforts and create greater impact in the areas that matter most to our community. It is through unity and cooperation that we can truly do more.

Two Board members are stepping down this year. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Patty Mandelko for 28 years of dedicated service. Patty’s leadership and commitment have been instrumental in shaping the Foundation’s success. I also want to thank Dave Roemmich for his six years of invaluable service. Both of these individuals have left a lasting mark on our organization.

Please join me in welcoming Nuria Lemus and Dan Keller, our newest board members. Their expertise and enthusiasm will undoubtedly enhance our efforts and drive us toward achieving our goals.

As we come to summer’s end and begin to enter the fall season, I would like to remind you of our Give BIG Lexington day of giving on Thursday, November 7, 2024. On this day you can contribute to over 80 worthwhile causes under the LCF unbrella. Let’s make a difference in people’s lives.

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we will build our strong Foundation and strive to make a meaningful difference in our community.

Warm regards,

Mike Maloley President Lexington Community Foundation FOUNDATION NEWS TO SHARE: Boa|d Ne õ Dono| Imyac ö ÷ Fo nda ion Ne , E en ø ù Gi e BIG Le ing on ú û Schola| hiy óò óó Memo|ial óô ó÷

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BOARD NEWS Honoring Our Outgoing Board Members

As we look towards the future, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our outgoing board members, Patty Mandelko and Dave Roemmich. Their dedication, vision, and hard work have been instrumental in guiding our organization to where we are today.

Serving on the Lexington Community Foundation Board has been an honor and privilege for the past 28 years. The Foundation has implemented numerous projects that have impacted many people in Lexington, and I look forward to future projects from the Lexington Community Foundation.

Patty Mandelko

Years of Service: 28 Committee Service: Events Scholarships Positions Held: President Vice President Scholarship Chair

I would like to thank the Foundation for giving me the opportunity to serve on the Board of such a great organization.

Without a doubt this organization does so much to help serve the community and it’s been great to be part of that.

Years of Service: 6 Committee Service: Scholarships

Dave Roemmich

Welcome Our New Board Members

Dan Keller

Dan Keller is a Nebraska native who moved to Lexington in 2002. Originally from the small village of Newport, Nebraska, three hours north of Lexington, the town's appeal had a great job, a Walmart, a McDonalds, and an interstate, all major city upgrades. A few years after moving to Lexington, Dan says, “I met my wife, Shannon, had a couple of kids, and am living happily ever after!” “Lexington has continued to grow and embrace our family, and we are extremely fortunate to be a part of this community.” Dan is a proud graduate of UNL with a degree in agricultural business. “I don’t think I could have picked a better degree to match my current job and community. I look forward to serving my community as a member of the Lexington Community Foundation.”

Nuria Lemus was born and raised in Michoacán, Mexico, and moved to Lexington at the age of 10. A proud graduate of Lexington High School and the University of Nebraska in Kearney, Nuria is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a Bilingual College Planning Specialist with EducationQuest Foundation, Nuria is dedicated to helping students achieve their higher education goals. In addition to her professional role, Nuria owns Eventos LLC, an event planning and coordinating business, and is a partner of family-owned Taqueria Max, a Mexican restaurant in Lexington. Her husband, Joel Lemus, is a school counselor at Lexington High School and the head coach of the Lexington Minutemen Fútbol team. Together, they are raising three Nuria Lemus children, Benjamin, Isabel and Sebastian.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT Businesses Boost Employee Engagement with Matching Gift Policies “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

- Winston Churchill

Across the nation and in our hometown, locals spend nearly one-quarter of their year at work. While it may be all too uncommon for someone to grumble about the daily grind, local businesses are finding new ways to restore a greater purpose to mission and truly giving back to community. In doing so, they are reducing staff turnover, improving employee wellbeing, and strengthening ties to their communities.

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Creating Workplace Generosity Over 10 businesses in the Lexington area are embracing t h e p o w e r o f M a t c h i n g G i f t s , t u r n i n g e m p l o y e e Af e| an emylo ee dona e o a nony|ofi generosity into community impact. We r e c e n t l y c h a t t e d w i t h t h e F i r s t I n t e r s t a t e B a n k he can bmi a ma ching gif |e{ e Branch President, Eva Johnson, to get the o hei| emylo e| and scoop on how their Matching Gift program is he comyan ill make making waves. an addi ional dona ion o ha nony|ofi At First Interstate, it’s all about local impact and getting involved. Eva shared, “We believe in giving back, and we want our employees to invest their time in the community.” Their Matching Gift program matches employee donations 1:1 and strongly encourages staff to volunteer.

The bank’s team recently volunteered at the Majestic Theatre in Lexington, where they had a blast and

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connected with people they don’t usually see. Eva was enthusiastic about the experience, saying, “We love doing this! It’s a great way to have fun and meet new faces.”

When asked about advice for other companies considering boosting their volunteerism or donation support, Eva emphasized the importance of teamwork. “It has to be a group effort,” she said.

“We’re fortunate to have a great system for tracking our volunteer hours and matching donations.

First Interstate Bank prioritizes the communities we serve, and this approach helps our staff build personal connections in Lexington.”

It’s clear that a little support and a lot of enthusiasm can go a long way toward fostering community spirit!

Creating the Give Within

Thank you to these area businesses who are noted to have employee matching gift incentives.

State Farm Insurance Bauer Built Incorporated Subway First Interstate Bank Tyson Foods Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Verizon John Deere & Company Union Pacific Shelter Insurance Company 2024, HTTPS://WWW.DOUBLETHEDONATION.COM//

Should your business be on this list? Share this with the Lexington Community Foundation. We would love to hear about the efforts your business is making in the area.

Inspired to Do More in Your Workplace?

Studies show giving offers numerous benefits, such as enhanced happiness, lower stress levels, and stronger social bonds; all of which support a positive work environment. As a business employee, owner, or customer, embracing a culture of giving enriches one’s personal life and contributes to a more connected and thriving community.

An estimated $4-$7 billion in matching gift funds go unclaimed annually in the United States. Check to see if your employer offers matching gift incentives.

Create or continue a matching gift incentive for your employees.

Support businesses who give back to local causes!

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LCF NEWS & EVENTS Foundation Fridays The recent launch of the Foundation Fridays series marked a unique moment for local development, uniting community members and nonprofit leadership.. This series offered interactive sessions that addressed organizational needs and broader community challenges.

By sharing expertise, experiences, and strategies, participants gained tools to enhance their own organizations while also contributing to the betterment of the community.

The result was a vibrant exchange of ideas and a strengthened network, set to drive meaningful community change.

Key Dinner & Auction Key ‘24 was an event unlike any other. Golf-inspired menus and décor added to newfound excitement and participation in our 23rd annual Key Dinner & Auction.

An astonishing $380,000 was raised for LCF to continue in its mission of inspiring generosity.

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Give

BIG

Together, we can be the champions of our community.

Lexington November November 7, 7, 2024 2024

Lexington Community Foundation is honored to host Give BIG Lexington for the 14th consecutive year. The goal of GBL is to make a positive impact on local nonprofits, raise awareness, and connect surrounding communities.

Your donations during Give BIG advance our mission to inspire generosity to strengthen our community.

Our vision is to have a community where all people thrive.

2024 Premier Steven H. Heldt

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Ways to Give: Donate online at givebiglexington.org Mail or drop off donation sheet to the LCF office 607 N Washington | PO Box 422, Lexington *Must be postmarked by November 7, 2024

Bring donations to Give BIG Headquarters on November 7th Orthman Community YMCA 1206 Grant St., Lexington

Thank you to our 2024 Give BIG Partnering Communities

Event Sponsors John & Nancy McCoy

Bill & Meredith Orthman

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SCHOLARSHIP

“A scholarship every year meant I could continue through school being a little more comfortable, and with a lot less student debt in the end. The privilege is mine to return to Lexington, in order to serve a community that helped raise me. I also cannot wait to give back to the Community Foundation and help fund other deserving graduates of Lexington!”

-Dr. Chandler Flynn LCF Scholarship Recipient

91 scholarships valued at $173,850 were awarded for the 2024-2025 school year.

Collegiate Student Scholarships Norall Chandler Brock Chloe Donahey MaKenzie Johnson Vanessa Lo Mari McKeone Ellie Rowe Samuel Aden MacKenzie West Taya Berry Bailey Ryker

Alexandro Mateo Zoey Salem Oscar Aguado Carlos Rodriguez

Pat Ruppe

Mark & Vera Turner

Edvin Ortiz

Byron & Bessie Wightman Suker Mendoza-Calmo John & Jan Wightman Miriam Lemus

Emerson Keri Smith

LHS Alumni

Conlan Kjar Michelle Ruiz-Garcia Litzy Morales Maira Ahilon

Ann Crawford Alexander Kaden West

Is your family considering starting a scholarship?

Contact Lexington Community Foundation 308-324-6704 office@lexfoundation.org to learn how!

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High School Student Scholarships Ruth Edna Reynolds Montgomery Memorial Scholarship

Warren & Leta Batie Scholarship Clara Ramirez-Reyes (1st yr) Jordan Lans (2nd yr) Taylor Woehrle (3rd yr) Kennia Garcia-Retana (4th yr)

Carlos Tena-Juarez

Otto & Esther Murdock Scholarship Silvestre Vargas Carrasco

Ronald & LaJean Bossung Scholarship Alyssa Copper (1st yr) Greysen Strauss (2nd yr)

Raymond (Ike) Neff Memorial Scholarship Aaron Hakonson

Richard A. Brown Memorial Scholarship Jason Hernandez

Richard & Phyllis Brown Hendrix Memorial Scholarship

Ken & Jane Reynolds Family Scholarship Carter Bowen (1st yr) Abigail Owens (2nd yr)

Sadie Rodriguez

Norman W. & Shirley A. Reynolds Scholarship

Class of ‘77 Scholarship

Sydni Ringenberg

Isaiah Ellingson

LCF / CCC

Athea Roberts Memorial Scholarship

Vanessa Mendez-Garcia

Katherine Martinez-Perez

Brian D. Eilers Memorial Scholarship

Lexington Education Association / Karen Robinson Memorial

Milallany Gomez-Arellano

Edgar Campa-Galvan (1st yr) Josue Lucas Reynoso (2nd yr) Daven Naylor (2nd yr) Makayla Adams (3rd yr) Josue Gomez Guiterrez (3rd yr) Noah Converse (4th yr) Xavi Galvan-Rodriguez (4th yr)

Housel Family Scholarship Cooper Shotkoski (1st yr) Jacksen Konrad (2nd yr) Zoey Salem (3rd yr) Jason Tovar (4th yr)

LCF Annual Scholarship

Gary Shubert Memorial Scholarship

Brooklyn Lul (1st yr) Tucker Knauss (1st yr) Molly Dowling (2nd yr) Miriam Lemus (2nd yr) Cordelia Harbison (3rd yr) Sarah Treffer (3rd yr) Keith Allen (4th yr) Mackenzie West (4th yr)

Lazaro Adame-Lopez

June Shubert Memorial Scholarship Rivaldo Vargas-Ramirez

Lexington Soccer League Scholarship Ariana Cabrera-Aldana Daisy Lopez Jesus Vazquez Garcia

Lexington Optimist Club Service to Youth Scholarship Alondra Magana-Valdovinos (2 yr) Emilee Martinez (4 yr)

Majestic Theatre Scholarship Ashley Andrade

Micah’s House Scholarship

John Soflin Memorial Scholarship Andrew Hanson (1st yr) Dru Truax (2nd yr) Isaac Scharff (3rd yr) Noah Converse (4th yr)

Francelene Skinner Memorial Scholarship Julian Aguado-Lopez Liliana Beltran

TeamMates Scholarship JoHanna Esquivel-Gonzalez Sadie Rodriguez

Susana Calmo

Janelle VerMaas Memorial Scholarship

James D. Miller Memorial Scholarship

Edgar Campa-Galvan (1st yr) Kalli Sutton (2nd yr) Makayla Adams (3rd yr)

Alyssa Copper (1st yr) Jordan Lans (2nd yr) Greg Treffer (3rd yr) Holton Edeal (4th yr)

Charles A. Walker Memorial Scholarship Ella Ford

“I am very excited to start this next chapter in my life and this scholarship will help me achieve my goals and set me up for success in the long term.”

-Cooper Shotkoski Housel Family Scholarship Winner

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MEMORIALS (9/15/2023-9/15/2024) In memory of Delphine Anthony

In memory of Ruth Fagot Ann Garrison (LCF) Curt & Deb Harkless (LCF) Scholarship) Michael & Kathryn Hockley In memory of Pete Araujo (Library) In memory of Elizabeth Roberts (LCF) Darby Kurtz (Youth) Tammy Clark Bennett Jennifer Mitchell (LCF) In memory of Scott Bennett (‘77 Scholarship) Roger & Karla Schmidt (Library) Rolland & Dorothy Bamesberger In memory of Kevin Cox Edward & Susan Townsley Bamesberger Family (JL Trails) Kaisha Haig (UBC) (Library) In memory of Elsie Barrett Frank & Barb Vondras (LCF) In memory of Ed Darby William & Elsie Barrett Trust All memo|ial ha e been di|ec ed o a|d Ty & Pat Wagner (Library) (Library) LCF Pauline White (LCF) Doug & Amy Anderson Gretchen Bricker (Library) In memory of William Fellers Jr. Steve & Bonnie Atwood Michael & Ann Fischer (LCF) Beverly Fellers (JL EMS) Mitch & Jackie Berke Mary Hewitt (Library) GK Bogle In memory of Bev Foster Terri & Linda Lauby (LCF) Lorin & Dorothy Bremer Pam Ackerman (LCF) Barry McFarland (LCF) Randy & Peggy Carpenter Maydelle Messerschmidt (LCF) In memory of William Fread Dan & LuAnn Clark Reynolds, Inc. (Library) Pam Ackerman (LCF) Ed & Vickie Clements Tamara Rimpley (Library) In memory of Loretta Griffith Loren & JoAnn Daberkow Rodney Schroeder (Library) Owen Brown & Stacy Fairbanks Tim & Jane Davis Brent & Connie Smets (LCF) (LCF) Wendy Denoyer Kenneth & Marie Wellmann First United Methodist Church Jim & Marsha Fairbanks (LCF) (Library) Brad & Jill Williams (LCF) Curt & Deb Harkless Tom & Judy Wisdom (Library) Dr. Joe & Dianne Jeffrey In memory of DR. S.P. Gupta Thomas & Sherry Kahrhoff In memory of Don Baruth Shail Kumar (DC Museum) John & Jane Kirby Jan Baruth (Cancer Care) In memory of Prem L. Gupta Stuart & Tammy Knauss Shail Kumar (DC Museum) In memory of Beulah & Roy Dian Kraus Batie In memory of G. Hanford Mike & Ronda Maloley Sue Batie (DC Museum) Robert & Susan Wallace (LCF) Barry McFarland Corky Anderson (‘77

In memory of Dave Berke Lance & Sharon Olsen (LVFD) Sarah Taubenheim (LVFD) In memory of Rose Berry Randy & Peggy Carpenter (LCF) In memory of Marylin Biehl Owens Charitable Fund (DC 4H) In memory of Jess Bliven Mike & Kim Richman (LCF) In memory of Dorothy Bricker All memo|ial ha e been di|ec ed o a|d he Le ing on P blic Lib|a|

Alan & Theress Bricker Teresa Ekstein Jeff & Sandra Mark & Patty Jones Connie Kohl Philip & Mary Kommers Lamp Public Relations & Marketing Marie McCormick Brian & Cindy Mefford Owens Charitable Fund Rachelle Pietenpol Terry & Holly Warth Doug & Lois Wilson In memory of Bonnie Casper Corky Anderson (‘77 Scholarship)

In memory of Marge Cerny Dan & LuAnn Clark (LCF) Barry McFarland (LCF) Steve & Mary Smith (LCF)

Reynolds, Inc. Dennis & Pat Samway Schneider Family Rev. Trust Dave & Peggy Stenberg Larry & Rose Toner Jan Wightman In memory of Karen & Ed Darby Scott & Jennifer Mitchell (Various) In memory of Lynn Delaet Corky Anderson (‘77 Scholarship) In memory of Bill & Kay Denker Sarah Carver (Denker Playground) Denker & Sons (Various) Denker Inc. (Various) In memory of Kay Denker Chris & Jill Denker (Denker Playground) In memory of Russ Ebert Docks Unlimited Inc. (JL Trails) In memory of Arlene Edeal Dee Boals (Various) In memory of Jon Erickson Harold & Judy Erickson (JL EMS) In memory of Anita Fagot Jim & Jeanette Hain (LCF) Sign Pro (LCF) Sharon Wood (Cancer Care)

In memory of Dorothea & Peter Hatfield Jan Baruth (Cancer Care) In memory of Dick Helvey Docks Unlimited Inc. (JL EMS) Arlin & Jean Edeal (JL EMS) Brent & Connie Smets (LCF) Nancy Sorensen (Veteran Pavilion) Dave & Peggy Stenberg (LCF) In memory of Frank Henigan Oscar & Sarah DeLaTorre (LCF) In memory of Eugene Hennek M & J Farms (LCF) In memory of Ruthie Hilty Sharon Wood (Cancer Care) In memory of Robert Hinkle Joan Morris (Various) In memory of Gladys Hodgson Margaret Bader (LCF) In memory of Lenny Hofaker Corky Anderson (‘77 Scholarship)

MEMORIALS (9/15/2023-9/15/2024) In memory of Wendie Hollibaugh Denise Phillips-Griffith (‘77 Scholarship) In memory of Leona Houdek Maydelle Messerschmidt (Trail of Lights) In memory of Norm Hoveling June Oliphant (JL Carp Removal) In memory of Marvin Hunt Corky Anderson (‘77 Scholarship) In memory of Helen & JR Jorges Jorges Family (JL Trails) In memory of Louis Mark Kash KKR Farms, LLC (JL Playground) In memory of Margaret & Louis Kash KKR Farms, LLC (Library) In memory of Monte Kiffin Mike & Ronda Maloley (LCF) Jared & Tori McCracken (LCF) Owens Charitable Fund (Baseball) In memory of Bea King Pam Ackerman (Cancer Care) In memory of Beryl Knotwell Jim & Jeanette Hain (LCF) In memory of Andy Krajewski Nick & Delpha Albus (LCF) American Legion Auxiliary (LCF) Martin & Carol Anderson (LCF) Harold & Joan Brown (Veteran) Randy & Peggy Carpenter (LCF) Dan & LuAnn Clark (LCF) Scott & Renee Davis (LCF) Anthony Davis (LCF) Chris & Jill Denker (LCF) Docks Unlimited Inc (JL Fireworks) Dave & Mag Fagot (LCF) Dennis & Janice Gengenbach (LCF) Jim & Jeanette Hain (LCF) Joe & Mary Heim (LCF) Heldt, McKeone & Copley (LCF) Jerrold & Janice Hibbs (LCF) Franklin Baker & Deane Hoehn (LCF) Kristie Holoch (LCF) Scott & Ann Johnson (LCF) Bob & Jo Keim (LCF) Lance & Sue Kizer (LCF) Lori Knoerzer (LCF) Mary Krajewski (Various) Ronald & Loretta Kubik (LCF) John & Janette Kuehn (LCF) Ronald & Joanne Kumor (LCF) Kay Lavene (LCF) Willian & JoAnn Leung (LCF) Kathryn Libal (LCF) Linear Accounting LLC (LCF) Aaron & Pam Long (LCF) Mike & Ronda Maloley (LCF)

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In memory of Kelly Maydelle Messerschmidt Messerschmidt (Trail of Lights) Maydelle Messerschmidt Monte Moss (LCF) (Trail of Lights) Scott Nierman (LCF) Owens Charitable Fund In memory of Patsy Meyer (Military Museum) Corky Anderson (‘77 Curtis & Skyler Roemmich (LCF) Scholarship) Dave & Sheila Rowe (LCF) In memory of Robert & Dorothy Dennis & Pat Samway (LCF) Millikan Jeffrey & Marilyn Scharff (LCF) Joan Morris (Various) Marc Shkolnick (LCF) Sign Pro (LCF) In memory of Steve Mingus Linda Slothower (LCF) Jerry & Mary Bergstrom (LCF) Donna Soflin (LCF) In memory of Linda Mins Nancy Sorensen (LCF) Steve & Bonnie Atwood (LCF) Ronald & Lydia Stieb (LCF) Margaret Bader (LCF) The Nines (LCF) First United Methodist Church Travis & Marnie Toline (LCF) (LCF) Jeff & Gail Wightman (LCF) Jim & Jeanette Hain (Various) Tim & Sheryl Wozny (LCF) Heldt, McKeone & Copley Gary & Nancy Wright (LCF) (YMCA) Travis & Danielle Wright (LCF) Scott & Amy Hill (DC Museum) In memory of James Larsen Barry McFarland (LCF) Frank & Ann Albertson (LCF) Sandy Mittelstaedt (DC Museum) In memory of Ron Latter Jonathon & Cori Mooberry Docks Unlimited LLC (JL (Veteran) Fireworks) Jolene Swartz (Veteran) Monica Latter (JL EMS) In memory of Marilyn Licking Maydelle Messerschmidt (Trail of Lights) In memory of Jim Linder Linder Stock Farms, Inc. (JL EMS) In memory of Robt. Linder Linder Stock Farms, Inc. (JL EMS) In memory of Harlan Lueck Owens Charitable Fund (MFAA) In memory of Debbie Malcom Corky Anderson (‘77 Scholarship) In memory of Reggie Malcom Corky Anderson (‘77 Scholarship) In memory of Wilma Malcom Corky Anderson (‘77 Scholarship) In memory of Delbert Marquardt Donna Lawson Marquardt (JL EMS) In memory of Tom Marshall Bonita Bay (Various) In memory of Kristi McAuliff Mary Smith (Cancer Care) In memory of Philip McDonald Dan & Barb McDonald (CASA)

In memory of Barbara Montoya Leticia Bonifas (UBC) Nathan Bonifas (Trafficking) Savannah Peden (Trafficking) Stevie Stallbaum (Trafficking) In memory of Galen Morris Joan Morris (Various) In memory of Loren Morris Joan Morris (Various) In memory of Wilson & Sadie Morris Joan Morris (Various) In memory of MaryAnn Moritz Gary Moritz (Various) Kristi Moyer (LFVD) In memory of Dave Mowery Docks Unlimited Inc. (JL Fireworks) In memory of Kathy Neil Chris & Jill Denker (LRHC) LRHC (LRCH) Chris & Stacy Neil (JL EMS) Steve Neil (LRCH) In memory of Swede Nelson Betty Nelson (LCF) In memory of Ronnie Newton Denise Phillips-Griffith (‘77 Scholarship)

In memory of Deloris McFarland In memory of Margaret Parker Barry McFarland (DC Museum) Kevin & Barb Bloemker (Various) In memory of Robert D. Meester Priscilla Meester (Various) In memory of Chuck Messerschmidt Maydelle Messerschmidt (LACC)

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MEMORIALS (9/15/2023-9/15/2024) In memory of Pat Post Nancy Sorensen (LCF) In memory of Herb Ringenberg All memo|ial ha e been Pam Ackerman (DC Museum) Strauss Farms, Inc. (DC di|ec ed o a|d LCF Nick & Delpha Albus (DC Museum) Margaret Bader Museum) Darlene Teetor (Majestic) Randy & Peggy Carpenter Bargain John's Antiques Inc. Donna Trueblood (LCF) Mike & Ronda Maloley (Majestic) Thomas & Sheila Trueblood (DC Reynolds, Inc. Ed & Elsie Boileau (Various) Museum) Bruce & Julia Rickertsen Lorin & Dorothy Bremer Benard & Patricia Valish Brent & Connie Smets (Majestic) (Majestic) Tom & Judy Wisdom Rick & Stephanie Buell (DC Frank & Barb Vondras (LCF) Museum) Andy& Karen Widick (LCF) In memory of Delphine Sanks Randy & Peggy Carpenter Tom & Judy Wisdom (DC Lee Sanks (LCF) (Scholarship) Museum) In memory of Dan & LuAnn Clark (LCF) Raye & Carolyn Woodman (DC Lorraine Schleichardt Greg & Nancy Crawford (DC Museum) Schleichardt Family Trust (LCF) Museum) Gary & Nancy Wright (Majestic) In memory of Mike Schmidt Tim & Jane Davis (Majestic) Travis & Danielle Wright (DC Vince’s Corner (JL Trails) Terry & Beth Delp (DC Museum) Museum) Chris & Jill Denker (LRHC) John & Judy Zauha (Majestic) In memory of Sandy Schnacker Docks Unlimited Inc (LCF) In memory of Rowan Rabe Tammy Glinnsman (LRHC) Laura Doll (LCF) Dan & Shaunna Sjomeling In memory of Ruby Schulte Doran Post & Associates (DC In memory of John Racek Mark & Patty Jones (United Way) Museum) Pam Ackerman (Scholarship) Barry McFarland (LCF) Audrey Downey (LCF) Sign Pro (LCF) D-Sal, Inc. (Majestic) In memory of High Rath Dave & Mag Fagot (Majestic) In memory of Terry Schultz Corky Anderson (‘77 Dave & Peggy Hanna (Majestic) Audrey Schultz (LCF) Scholarship) Heldt, McKeone & Copley In memory of Becky Reed In memory of Robert Shaw (Majestic) Nola Reed (Cancer Care) Bill Shaw (CASA) Rex & Sheryl Hunt (Majestic) In memory of Bill Reed In memory of Muriel Shea Dr. Joe & Dianne Jeffrey (DC All memo|ial ha e been Nola Reed (Cancer Care) Museum) di|ec ed o a|d he Terri & Linda Lauby (LCF) In memory of Bob L. Reed Le ing on P blic Lib|a| Lexington Family Dentistry Nola Reed (Cancer Care) David & Janet Bendler (Majestic) In memory of Robert E. Reed Susan Burch Warren & Elizabeth Lynn Nola Reed (Cancer Care) Nancy Sorensen (Majestic) In memory of Jerry Rich Mike & Ronda Maloley (Majestic) In memory of Art Sheldon Sharon Rich (Various) Mike & Patty Mandelko Corky Anderson (‘77 (Majestic) Scholarship) In memory of Gordan & Joyce Barry McFarland (LCF) Rimpley In memory of Bud Small Jean McGee (LCF) Family of Joyce Rimpley JoAnn Small (Various) Matt & Lea Neil (DC Museum) (Library) In memory of Shirley Smets Dorthy Oldfather (DC Museum) In memory of Joyce Rimpley Margaret Bader (Scholarship) Owens Charitable Fund (LCF) Corky Anderson (‘77 Brent & Connie Smets Rocky & DeAnne Peterson (LCF) Scholarship) (Scholarship) Pirnie Family Fund (LCF) Tamara Rimpley (Library) Platte Valley Auto Mart (DC In memory of Ardis Smith Museum) Robert & Susan Wallace (LCF) TO REMEMBER; Doran & Pat Post Family (LRHC) In memory of Kim Stengel T O PAY TRIBUTE Jeff & Mimi Post (LCF) Corky Anderson (‘77 TO; Robert & Wilma Post (DC Scholarship) Museum) TO HONOR’ In memory of LuAnn Stewart Reynolds Inc. (DC Museum) THESE ARE THE All memo|ial ha e been Bruce & Julia Rickertsen (LCF) POEPLE di|ec ed o a|d a bench a JL Mariana Rodriguez (DC WHO HAVE T|ail Museum) TOUCHED OUR Jerry & Mary Bergstrom Dave & Sheila Rowe (DC LIVES Michele Day Museum) Docks Unlimited Inc Tim & Susan Rowe (Majestic) Norma Godden Dick & Liz Sanderman (LRHC) James & Sara Holahan Al & Katy Seberger (LCF) Mike & Carolyn Johnson Peggy Sherman (DC Museum) Jodie Mackintosh Sign Pro (LCF)

MEMORIALS (9/15/2023-9/15/2024) Joseph & & Linda Linda Maloley Maloley Joseph Mike & & Ronda Ronda Maloley Maloley Mike Debbi Debbi Petersen Petersen Doran Doran & & Pat Pat Post Post Family Family Melinda Powers Powers Family Family Melinda Orv Qualsett Qualsett Orv Reynolds, Reynolds, Inc. Inc. Randy Randy & & Jacqueline Jacqueline Ring Ring Todd & & Shireen Shireen Smith Smith Todd G. Lee Lee & & LuAnn LuAnn Stewart Stewart G. Naomi Naomi Sucha Sucha Sara Sara Weiss Weiss Daryl & & Darcia Darcia Wendt Wendt Daryl In memory memory of of Glenva Glenva Stoddard Stoddard In Marilyn Marilyn Janke Janke (LCF) (LCF) Bill Bill & & Donna Donna Stewart Stewart (LCF) (LCF) Anna Castner Castner Wightman Wightman (Backpacks) (Backpacks) Anna In memory memory of of Kristi Kristi Strohmyer Strohmyer In M M& & JJ Farms Farms (LCF) (LCF) In In memory memory of of Kay Kay Tingelhoff Tingelhoff All memo|ial memo|ial ha e ha e been been di|ec ed di|ec ed All o a|d LCF LCF o a|d Pam Pam Ackerman Ackerman Dan Dan & & LuAnn LuAnn Clark Clark Brian & & Meagan Meagan Copley Copley Brian Oscar & & Sarah Sarah DeLaTorre DeLaTorre Oscar Audrey Audrey Downey Downey Steve Steve & & Allison Allison Luther Luther David & & Barb Barb Margritz Margritz David Scott & & Sue Sue Nielsen Nielsen Scott Dan Dan & & Tempie Tempie Roberts Roberts Dave Dave & & Janell Janell Wetovick Wetovick

In of Janelle Janelle VerMaas VerMaas In memory memory of Rusty & & Kim Kim Sutton Sutton (Cancer (Cancer Care) Care) Rusty In In memory memory of of John John Volk Volk Charles Volk Charles Volk (LVFD) (LVFD) In memory memory of of Rick Rick Waldon Waldon In The Walton Walton Family Family (CCC) (CCC) The In In memory memory of of Helen Helen & & Wylie Wylie Ward Ward Sue Batie (DC Museum) Sue Batie (DC Museum) In memory memory of of Alan Alan White White In

Oscar & & Sarah Sarah DeLaTorre DeLaTorre (Veteran) (Veteran) Oscar

In In memory memory of of Darrel Darrel Wissmann Wissmann Owens Charitable Charitable Fund Fund Owens (Backpacks) (Backpacks) In In memory memory of of Dorothy Dorothy Woodside Woodside Oscar & Sarah Oscar & Sarah DeLaTorre DeLaTorre (LCF) (LCF) Owens Charitable Charitable Fund Fund (DC (DC Owens Museum) Museum) Sign Sign Pro Pro (LCF) (LCF) In In memory memory of of Don Don Zikmund Zikmund Carol Zikmund Zikmund (JL (JL EMS) EMS) Carol In memory memory of of Doug Doug Zikmund Zikmund In Carol Carol Zikmund Zikmund (JL (JL EMS) EMS) In In memory memory of of Lloyd Lloyd Zikmund Zikmund Carol Zikmund Zikmund (JL (JL EMS) EMS) Carol In memory memory of of Pat Pat Zikmund Zikmund In Carol Carol Zikmund Zikmund (JL (JL EMS) EMS)

HONOR GIFTS (9/15/2023-9/15/2024) In honor honor of of Pam Pam Ackerman Ackerman In Brad Brad & & Chrissy Chrissy Wagener Wagener (Cancer (Cancer Care) Care)

In honor honor of of Barbara Barbara Graham Graham In Ellen Priel Priel (Cancer (Cancer Care) Care) Ellen

In In honor honor of of Jorge Jorge Arias Arias Abel Arias Arias (UBC) (UBC) Abel

In In honor honor of of Jesse Jesse Hall Hall Anytime Fitness Fitness (UNIFUT) (UNIFUT) Anytime

In honor honor of of Coach Coach Arly Arly In Venus Venus Sanches Sanches (UNIFUT) (UNIFUT)

In honor honor of of David David R. R. Jeffrey Jeffrey In Sue Sue Rouse Rouse (Cancer (Cancer Care) Care)

In In honor honor of of Margaret Margaret Bader Bader Sandy Mittelstaedt Mittelstaedt (DAR) (DAR) Sandy

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