October 2020 Forum

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY

Foundation Forum OCTOBER 2020

VOLUME 22 ISSUE 2

WE ARE LEXINGTON’S FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER LIFE. Lexington Community Foundation |

PRESIDENT’S PODIUM Dear friends, Welcome to the fall edition of the Foundation forum. Since my first President’s Podium message to you one year ago, there have been many changes due to the pandemic. One thing that has not changed is the work of the Foundation. You will know within the following pages the tremendous effort of your Foundation staff, board members and other community leaders efforts in organizing Coronavirus relief to our community. These relief funds have been a tremendous help to our community that would not have happened without your Foundation taking the lead on this.

You will also note that this fall like all of the falls is a busy time for your Foundation. On November 12, Give Big Lexington will enjoy its 10th year anniversary and is expanding to include partner campaigns for the nearby communities of Elwood, Cozad, and Overton. This expansion will benefit the smaller communities and help defray some operational costs for the Foundation. The following pages recognize the 2020 scholarship recipients recognized through the hard work of the Foundation Scholarship Committee. Many pages of memorials are also noted. As always, thank you for your generous donations to the Foundation as a way of recognizing lost loved ones.

You may recall from my last message I set forth

Tod McKeone, Pres.* Barry McFarlandV.P.* Larry Reynolds, Sec/Treas.* Tom Alexander Rob Anderson Amy Biehl-Owens Kim Booth Abby Brecks Stephanie Buell* Randy Carpenter

Board Development Mike Maloley, Chair Kim Booth Dan Clark Tod McKeone Gail Wightman Travis Wright

Development Committee Steve Heldt, Chair Randy Carpenter Dan Clark Barry McFarland Tod McKeone Tom Fagot, advisory member Bill Orthman, advisory member

my goal as chair of the development committee to develop a program that encourages and, acknowledges giving as part of an individuals estate plan as a way to provide a permanent source of funding for opportunities to improve the quality of life, strengthen the sense of community and benefit future generations here in Lexington. I am proud to announce that through the hard work of the development committee, a planned giving society program is being finalized. This program will allow community members to invest in the future of Lexington through planned giving.

Certainly, if you have questions or want more information on this program, you can contact me, any board member or the Foundation office for more information.

I will sign off by giving thanks to long time outgoing board members Tempie Roberts and Dean Brand. A big thank you to them for their years of service. I will also like to welcome new board members Sarah De La Torre and Birgitte Hays. Also, a huge thank you goes out to Steve Heldt for his work as the Foundation treasurer over the past 2 years and a further welcome to Larry Reynolds as incoming treasurer. Until next time, stay well!

Sincerely, Tod A. McKeone, President

Dan Clark Sarah DeLaTorre Jill Denker Audrey Downey* Chase Eilers Tom Feltes* Birgitte Hays Steve Heldt* Mike Maloley* Patty Mandelko Curt Rickertsen*

Finance & Investment Committee Larry Reynolds, Chair Chase Eilers Steve Heldt Curt Rickertsen Dave Stenberg

Events Committee Curt Rickertsen, Chair Tom Alexander Amy Biehl-Owens Kim Booth Abby Brecks Sarah DeLaTorre Jill Denker Birgitte Hays Tom Feltes Patty Mandelko

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Dave Roemmich Dave Stenberg Gail Wightman Travis Wright * Executive Committee STAFF: Jackie Berke, Exec. Director Michaela Kopf, Admin.

Assistant

Grants Committee Tom Feltes, Chair Rob Anderson Amy Biehl-Owens Birgitte Hays Gail Wightman

Public Relations Committee Barry McFarland, Chair Amy Biehl-Owens Sarah DeLaTorre Jill Denker

Scholarship Committee Audrey Downey, Chair Stephanie Buell Randy Carpenter Patty Mandelko Dave Roemmich

Dave Stenberg

LCF PLANNED GIVING SOCIETY ENDOWMENTS ARE FOREVER Lexington Community Foundation (LCF) is engaging in a campaign to increase the funds it has available to fulfill it’s mission. Such funds are identified as “unrestricted endowed” assets and can be used and distributed at the discretion of LCF. A successful campaign will provide a permanent source of funding for opportunities to improve the quality of life, strengthen the sense of community and benefit future generations in the Lexington community.

In order to ensure the availability of sufficient resources in the future, the Foundation has created the LCF Planned Giving Society. Made up of likeminded individuals, Society member’s generous gifts will provide the resources to assist LCF in it’s mission to address the future needs and provide for opportunities as they develop in the Lexington community.

There are many methods of giving to the Foundation. Each person’s finances are unique and therefore a planned gift will be what is best suited for your financial situation. Below are different gift options that are available.

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Current Gift. A gift at this time to LCF of cash, securities, real estate, required IRA minimum distribution or other assets.

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Bequests (wills or grantor trusts). This is the

most common method of making a planned gift.

Such bequests may take the form of a specific bequest, such as “I give to Lexington Community Foundation the sum of $_____” or “I give to Lexington Community Foundation all my interest in and to (described property)” or it may take the form of giving all or a percentage amount of your estate, such as “I give Lexington Community Foundation ______% of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate.”

• Life insurance. This is also a relatively easy type of gift for donors who are new to endowed philanthropy. Naming Lexington Community Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy is easily accomplished.

• IRA, retirement plan or annuity beneficiary designations. These gifts, have become more popular in recent years. Naming LCF as the beneficiary of an IRA, annuity or retirement plan can be accomplished without difficulty.

• Trusts. Gifts such as Charitable Lead Trusts or Charitable Remainder Trusts are more complicated gifts to transact, as they require the participation of the donor’s financial professional and attorney and often are established by donors with greater wealth.

Planned giving allows donors to invest in the future of the community they love. Contact the Foundation with any questions about how we can help you strategically accomplish your charitable objectives.

LCF’s staff, board, and investment advisors are determined to see our endowments continue serving Lexington for a really long time…. Make that forever.

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LCF BOARD CHANGES REYNOLDS ACCEPTS TREASURER POSITION At the annual meeting of the Board of Directors in July, STEVE HELDT stepped away from the position of Treasurer after serving in that capacity for four years. Steve will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as chair of the Development Committee. Steve will also continue to serve as a member of the Finance and Investment Committee.

LARRY REYNOLDS has been a member of the LCF Finance and Investment Committee for 11 years and has served as the chair of that committee for the past year. He has taken on the title of Secretary/Treasurer for the Foundation as of August 1, 2020.

LCF WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS The LCF Board of Directors accepted the Board Development Committee nominations of BIRGITTE HAYS and SARAH DELATORRE to fill the seats vacated by retiring members, DEAN BRAND and TEMPIE ROBERTS at the annual meeting in July. Both will serve 4-year terms on the Board.

BIRGITTE was born and raised in Lexington with her three siblings and parents Mogens and Sally Knudsen. Birgitte left Lexington for some time and spent a few years living in San Diego with her now husband, Carl Hays while he was in the Navy. They moved back to Omaha and then made their journey back to Lexington to raise their family and be a part of the family business at Plum Creek Market. Birgitte loves spending time outside with Carl and their two children Eli & Ida, doing boot camp at the YMCA and sharing her passion for Scentsy. She spearheaded the Splash Pad campaign and looks forward to adding her own splash of promoting and contributing to the wonderful Lexington community!

SARAH was also born and raised in Lexington, graduating from LHS in 2006. She returned to Lexington in 2010 after receiving a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from UNK and married Oscar in 2011. Sarah and Oscar, Sales Manager at Heartland Chevrolet Buick, have one daughter, Evelina. Sarah has worked for Edward Jones since 2015 where she is the Senior Branch Office Administrator. In addition to the Foundation, Sarah serves on the Orthman Community YMCA Board, Lexington Teammates Mentoring Board, is an Officer in PEO Chapter FS, and is active in the Presbyterian Church. Sarah has had a lifelong love for Lexington and is excited to work with the Foundation on bringing more opportunities to the Lexington community.

Thanks is expressed to Dean Brand and Tempie Roberts who collectively served 20 years on the Foundation board. LCF appreciates your willingness serve and has valued your time and your input.

Thank you!

You both have been so positive for Lexington.

Help us in welcoming Brigitte Hays and Sarah DeLaTorre and in thanking Dean Brand and Tempie Roberts for the time they have served the Foundation.

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COVID RESPONSE

COLLECTIVE IMPACT Lexington Community Foundation is working with multiple players in the impact network– government, business, public health, nonprofits, philanthropy, and community stakeholders - to collaborate in a structured way to address the immediate and emerging needs of our community’s most vulnerable residents, providing grants from hardship relief to filling the hunger gap by addressing unmet food needs.

Since the start of this pandemic, the total value of COVID response efforts in Lexington exceeds $750,000 across all funds. This collective impact is possible because of the partnerships LCF has formed with the companies and organizations listed below, and the numerous hours volunteers have given for set up and distributions.

Thank you to all that have partnered in our work!

The following pages of the Forum highlight some of the outreach programs that have taken place in Lexington since March.

“All of us at the Peter Kiewit Foundation are proud to support community response in Lexington and surrounding areas. We commend your dedication and effort to meet such a significant need. Thank you for what you do to strengthen community and help Dawson and Gosper residents see a path forward during a time of great uncertainty.”

- Paul Ternes, Community Investment Officer Peter Kiewit Foundation

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Since March, the LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION has been deploying CO most impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The assistance funds are an accumulation

In addition to providing emergency relief funding, LCF has organized the distribu

Coordination is vital in getting critical resources to the people who need them m efforts in Lexington during this difficult and dynamic time. This has certainly been

Food Needs Basic Needs Rent / Utility Assistanc Sanitization of Public S Kids – clothing, care, ac Seniors - groceries, care

Response to Food Needs (as of Septem 21,700 free m Free Meals Tyson Meat Boxes / 20,900 food b USDA Farmers to dairy, 4900 pr Families Food Boxes 2,415 bags of Bags of Groceries Chamber Bucks

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$11,400 in Lex basic needs

OVID-19 response funding to organizations supporting local workers and families n of donations from philanthropy, government, and business partners.

ution of meals, food vouchers, bags of groceries and food boxes.

most. We are grateful to everyone who has supported the Foundation’s COVID-19 n a collaborative, community response to get resources to those most in need.

Value (as of 9/30/2020)

ce Spaces ctivities e pkgs

$673,025 $20,947 $15,863 $12,810 $9,613 $4,447

It's humbling to think of all the volunteers and sponsors who put this together and the role of LCF in coordinating this effort - finding creative ways to support and advance this community. ~Dave Schroeder

mber 30, 2020)

meals given out or delivered

boxes distributed = 9400 produce, 4200 rotein, 2400 pantry, 9800 1/2 gallons milk groceries given

xington Chamber Bucks distributed for

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GIVE BIG LEXINGTON

LCF will host the 10th annual Give BIG Lexington on November 12, 2020 at the Dawson County Annex Building. Since 2011, Give BIG has had a significant impact on the Lexington area community. The Foundation is thankful for the support the Lexington community has shown local nonprofits over the last ten years. Because of the generosity of donors, over $4M has been disbursed to local non-profits who are working to make our community a great place to live.

LCF is encouraging the community of Lexington to Be the Change. “It’s one thing to see what needs to change; it’s another to make change happen.” The Foundation is hoping to inspire the community to not just wait for change to happen, but to be part of it. This year over 80 organizations will be participating in GBL. Your generosity helps these local organizations make a difference here. Whether it’s a small or large donation, every dollar counts.

In honor of 10 years of giving, the Foundation will be drawing special golden tickets at 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The winner of those Golden Tickets will have their donation multiplied by TEN!

What are to make

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doing… happen?

GIVE BIG LEXINGTON

Be part of something BIGGER! Give BIG Lexington to Include Partner Campaigns Lexington Community Foundation is excited to announce that this year other Dawson County area communities are participating in Give BIG! We are including these outlying areas in an effort to help other communities be part of something bigger. Give BIG is about inclusion and increasing awareness for the work non-profits do. Including partner campaigns is a great way to do this.

Partner Campaigns

The communities participating in the giving day this year are Cozad, Elwood and Overton. You can find their giving day pages by going to givebiglexington.org and clicking on their giving day icon on the GBL homepage. Each community has a list of their local organizations. Search their causes by scrolling through their leaderboards at the top of their homepage.

Watch for more information about the locations of the giving day headquarters in each of these communities. We’re making it easy for donors to donate.

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KEY 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION hosted the 19th annual Key event on April 25, 2020. This year’s Key looked a little different as the event went fully virtual. The community was encouraged to make the most of the situation by having their own Key event with their families at home. Although it was not the Key that the community is used to, the event was still a success. There was increased participation this year with the highest number of registered bidders the Key has ever had.

Also, there were several new local businesses that featured items on the auction, along with new exciting offerings from longtime supporters. Thank you to all the area businesses and individuals who continue to support the Key. Your dedication to the Lexington community is greatly appreciated.

Thousands of people are directly impacted by your continued generosity.

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KEY 2021

SAVE THE DATE

Key ‘ 21

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 Reservations Accepted Beginning Monday, October 5, 2020 Reserved, Limited Seating Only

All reservations must be paid in advance Individual Seats: $125 Tables Seat Eight Credit Cards Accepted

If you would like to make reservations, volunteer, become a Key donor or would just like further information about the Key, please contact the office at michaela@lexfoundation.org or 308-324-6704.

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MEMORIALS

February 15, 2020 - September 15, 2020 In memory of Audrey Allbright Marge Bader (X-mas Project) Terry & Sara Beans Raymond & Patricia Ehlers Bev Fellers Paul & Jeannine Homan Robert & Glenda Martin Rita Ogg Don & Vicki Schmidt Steve & Mary Smith Diana Underwood

In memory of Jeffrey Altig Mac’s Short Stop

(Pheasants Forever)

In memory of Don Bader Marge Bader (Robb Cemetery)

To remember; to pay tribute to; to honor; these are the people who have touched our lives.

In memory of Roy Clark Roy Clark Family (Vet Pavilion)

Three Cedars, Inc. (Vet Pavilion)

In memory of Carol Cornelius Jim & Jeanette Hain

In memory of Cliff Cox

Terry & Linda Lauby Mike & Ronda Maloley Mike & Patty Mandelko Jared & Torri McCracken Joe & Linda Miller (Paw Prints) Bill & Linda Motzner Bill & Meredith Orthman Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens Doran & Pat Post Larry & Jeanne Reynolds (Paw Prints)

Tyler & Michaela Saatmann Steve & Mary Smith Elaine Cox (Robb Cemetery) Dennis & Nancy Thorell Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens Don Tomasek (DC 4-H) In memory of Brad & Jill Williams William “Bill” In memory of Tom & Judy Wisdom Denker Robert “Bob” Berke Travis & Danielle Wright Bill & Sarah Carver Joe & Paige Berke (JL Trails) In memory of Mitch & Jackie Berke (JL Trails) In memory of Cliff Foster Patrick Berke (JL Trails) Gene Doughty Carole Beck Rick & Stephanie Buell Jeffrey Sill Rick & Stephanie Buell Randy & Peggy Carpenter Tom & Cathy Fagot (LCF Scholarships) In memory of (Library) Heath & Stacy Erickson Arlene Edeal Dave & Carolyn Fairbanks Jim & Jeanette Hain Morry & Marlene DeLap Jim and Lenora Larkin (Library) Heartland Chevrolet Buick Gene & Sheryl Haddix Chris & Kira Larsen (Library) Judy Henning Dan & Deb Jensen Mike & Ronda Maloley Shasta Hokom Joe & Linda Miller Pat Moon (Library) Rex & Sheryl Hunt Blake & Molly Kopf (JL Trails) Daniel & Karen McClenahan Martin & Joy Olsen (Library) Curt Nelson Bill & Meredith Orthman Norma Lacy Karen Schneider Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens Scott & Mary Lundgren (Library) Dave & Peggy Stenberg Mike & Ronda Maloley Plum Creek Market Place John & Nancy McCoy In memory of Brenda Renken (Library) Joe & Linda Miller John Erickson Larry & Jeanne Reynolds Daniel & Kimberly O'Conner Mitch & Jackie Berke John & Tami Reynolds Shawn & Pamela Pieschke (JL EMS) Jan Wightman Larry & Michell Pihl Jeff & Gail Wightman In memory of Doran & Pat Post Dave & Darcie Zauha (JL Trails) Jeff & Mimi Post Byron Falleson Dave & Chris Roemmich Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens In memory of Tyler & Michaela Saatmann Charles & Charlene Tilson Nickie Fowler Al & Katy Seberger Mitch & Jackie Berke In memory of Larry & Sharon Steinberger Erin Hanna Kathy Feltes Dave & Darci Zauha Mogens Knudsen Steve & Bonnie Atwood Scott & Mary Lundgren In memory of Marge Bader Barry McFarland Neal Boyd Terry & Sara Beans Tod & Michele McKeone Mitch & Jackie Berke Joe & Paige Berke Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens Kay Denker (JL Fireworks) Mitch & Jackie Berke (YMCA) Heldt, McKeone & Copley Patrick Berke Doran & Pat Post (YMCA) Dean & Pam Brand Jeff & Mimi Post Barry McFarland Dan & LuAnn Clark Dan & Tempie Roberts Tod & Michele McKeone (Paw Prints) Katy & Al Seberger Chuck & Joyce Olsen (JL Trails) Shotkoski Hay Company Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens In memory of Chris & Jill Denker (JL Trails) Harlan Garringer Kay Denker Bill & Meredith Orthman In memory of Ron & Amanda Denny Doris Ellen (Kleint) Dave & Carolyn Fairbanks In memory of Jim & Jeanette Hain Brown John “Red Gartner Dave & Peggy Hanna Tom Coviello (LVFD) Ed & Elsie Boileau (JL EMS) Curt & Deb Harkless Mike & Karla Denker Heldt, McKeone & Copley Tom & Cathy Fagot In memory of Whitewater, Inc. Erin Heineman (LVFD) Lois Heldt Cory & Ahley Johanson Doran & Pat Post & Amy Biehl-Owens Mogens & Sally Knudsen Toby Owens(YMCA) Blake & Molly Kopf

In memory of G. Lee Beck

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In memory of Charles High Michael & Ellen High (Robb Cemetery)

In memory of Zelma High Michael & Ellen High (Robb Cemetery)

In memory of John Hinchman (Memorials have been directed towards Johnson Lake Trails)

Rebecca Hinchman Robert Stack

In memory of Verne Honeywell LHS Class of 1960

In memory of Ron Ihde Paul & Jeanne Homan (X-mas Project)

In memory of David Jeffrey (Memorials have been directed towards Robb Cemetery)

Joel & Sarah Settles Mike Jeffrey

In memory of Eleanor Jeffrey (Memorials have been directed towards Robb Cemetery)

Joel & Sarah Settles Mike Jeffrey

In memory of Elva Marie Jeffrey Judy Kimball (Robb Cemetery)

In memory of Jeanne Kral Jeffrey (Memorials have been directed towards Robb Cemetery)

Mike Jeffrey Margot Nelson

In memory of Lillian Jeffrey (Memorials have been directed towards Robb Cemetery)

Joel & Sarah Settles Mike Jeffrey

In memory of Norman Jeffrey Judy Kimball (Robb Cemetery)

In memory of John Kearney Marge Bader (Vet Pavilion) Heldt, McKeone & Copley (YMCA)

Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens (DC Rodeo Arena)

In memory of Donna Keiser Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens

In memory of Betty Kennedy Marge Bader (Vet Pavilion)

MEMORIALS

February 15, 2020 - September 15, 2020 Spencer Knauss Morry & Marlene DeLap In memory of Stuart & Tammy Knauss Kay Denker Don Phillippi (Memorials have been directed Blake & Molly Kopf Dave & Carolyn Fairbanks Nickalas & Dorothy Phillippi towards the Lexington Public Rodney Kopf Ashley French (Robb Cemetery) Library unless otherwise noted) Steve & Beth Kopf Ernie & Carol French In memory of Arlan & Pam Ackerman James & Keatha Landauer Friends at FTI Consulting Jay Racek Steve & Bonnie Atwood Lynn & Janice Lans Jim & Sheli Garringer Marge Bader (X-mas Project) Carole Beck (Baseball Assoc.)

Kathryn Libal Jim & Jeanette Hain Marilyn Bailey (LCF) Earl & Tracy Lindeman (DC 4-H) Heldt, McKeone & Copley In memory of Kevin & Debra Benesch Randy & Patty Margritz Gordon & Barb Hinrichs Rod “RJ” Reynolds Mitch & Jackie Berke (LCF) Amy Messersmith Barbara Hodges Dennis Biehl Linda Mintken Ron & Roz Laux Randy & Peggy Carpenter Daniel & Marcia Bilancini Milford & Loretta Naprstek Ron & Mitzi Leininger (LCF Scholarships) Susan Bliss Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens Lexington Tennis Association Dan & LuAnn Clark (DC 4-H ) Kevin & Barbara Bloemker Mike & Ronda Maloley Mike & Karla Denker Doran & Pat Post Dean & Pamela Brand (LCF) Phillip & Ashley Maloley In memory of Gregory & Penny Post Margaret & Jerold Carlson Daniel & Karen McClenahan Ivan Riege Daniel & Laura Ridder Randy & Peggy Carpenter Tod & Michele McKeone Marge Bader (Vet Pavilion) Eva Roberts Dan & LuAnn Clark (LCF) Charles Messbarger Pat & Ray Ehlers Monday Afternoon Book Club Douglas & Barbara Rohde Bill & Linda Motzner Tim & Sheryl Wozny Tyler & Michaela Saatmann Jim & Marilyn Crawford Sophie Ross (Tennis Dome) (LCF) Stryker Tractor Service Don & Mary Sarnes Mary Cupp & Family (LCF) B&B Veterinary Services Gary & Robin Schultz In memory of Kay Denker (LCF) Rose Braun & Pamela Stephens Steven & Kim Scoville Kathryn Ritgarn Tom & Audrey Downey (LCF) John & Audrey Strauss Michelle Solis Mike Jeffrey (Robb Cemetery) Barbara Dunn Alan & JoAnn Svajgr Nancy Sorensen Charles & Marilyn Gordon Joan Braun-Tigges Ken & Marie Wellman In memory of Lexington Literary Guild Don Tomasek Tom & Judy Wisdom Delphine Sanks (Buffalo Lutheran Church) Richard & Lynne Haines Tim & Sheryl Wozny Lee Sanks Steve & Pam Tomasek Wayne & Patricia Heather Luk Yeung Craig & Terri Uden Kline Kids In memory of In memory of Cynthia Walker John & Cynthia Kugler (LCF) Gary Schmidt Glenda Martin Mike & Steph Wigstone Terry & Linda Lauby (LCF) Bill & Meredith Orthman Brianna Wright Dwayne & Sally Margritz Marge Bader (Vet Pavilion) David & Darcie Zauha In memory of Joe & Linda Miller Ed Darby Dan & Linda Nelson (LCF) Swede &Betty Nelson (LACC) Bud Small In memory of (Memorials have been directed Thomas & Martha Cook Payne Bill & Meredith Orthman Gladys Kral Larry & Jeanne Reynolds Tim & Sheryl Wozny (LVFD) towards the Library Memorial Fund

In memory of Marian Kline

(LCF)

Courtney Schulz Steve & Mary Smith (LCF) Nancy Sorensen (LCF) Henry & Ellen Stahla Larry & Sharon Steinberger Novel Stickers Robert & Susan Wallace (LCF)

Kenneth & Marie Wellman Gary Willets Tom & Judy Wisdom

(Memorials have been directed towards Robb Cemetery)

Mike Jeffrey Margot Nelson

In memory of Vic Kral (Memorials have been directed towards Robb Cemetery)

Mike Jeffrey Margot Nelson

In memory of James Lauby

In memory of Phillip “Phil” Kopf

Dian Lauby (Robb Cemetery)

(Memorials have been directed towards the Phil Kopf Memorial Fund unless otherwise noted)

In memory of Matt Lind

Mark & Michelle Allen Sherri Andreasen Marge Bader Kami Bailey Donald Banik & Colleen Rost-Banik Terry & Sara Beans Barton & Shana Beattie Joe & Paige Berke Mitch & Jackie Berke Patrick Berke Adam & Becky Boryca Pamela Bourn Randy & Peggy Carpenter Schurrtop Angus & Charolais Steven & Terrie Debban Dave & Mag Fagot Dennis Fellers Troy & Corey Fellers Jim & Jeanette Hain John & Cathleen Hanson Heldt, McKeone & Copley

Rex & Norma Robinson (Robb Cemetery)

In memory of Robyn Lind

In memory of Lucille McCandless (Memorials have been directed towards Robb Cemetery)

David Evans Carol Stock

In memory of William McCandless (Memorials have been directed towards Robb Cemetery)

David Evans Carol Stock

In memory of Mark McKee Eric & Ruth Brown Rex & Sheryl Hunt TobyOwens &AmyBiehl-Owens (Samaritan Fund)

unless otherwise noted)

Monday Afternoon Book Club Craig Fullerton Scott & Amy Hill (LVFD) Friends of the Library Dwayne & Sally Margritz James & Dana Odom Bruce & Julia Rickertsen Thomas & Leslie Schlichting (LVFD)

Gary & Janice Small Kenneth & Jo Ann Small Nancy Sorensen (LVFD) Various Donors

In memory of John Soflin Memorial (Memorials have been directed towards the Soflin Basketball Scholarship unless otherwise noted)

Nick & Delpha Albus Marge Bader Rex & Norma Robinson Jan Baruth (Robb Cemetery) Pamala Baruth Eric & Carrie Bell In memory of In memory of Joe & Paige Berke Alex Long Doris Melliger Mitch & Jackie Berke Doug & Kathy Niederdeppe Barry McFarland Patrick Berke (Baseball Assoc.)

Jim & Peggy Block In memory of In memory of Kelly Messerschmidt David & Kimberly Cantrall Mary Maloley Hunter & Kira Cantrall Marge Bader John & Jacque Cantrall (Memorials have been directed In memory of towards Lexington Tennis Randy & Peggy Carpenter Association unless otherwise noted) Carolyn O’Brien Dan & LuAnn Clark Jenna Atwood Marlene and the late Bob Cupp Chuck & Charlene Tilson Karen Bechard Mary Cupp In memory of Darin & Lisa Buescher Tim & Jane Davis Norris Pederson Randy & Peggy Carpenter Beverly Degeroge Central Nebraska Housing Corp Randy & Peggy Carpenter Mike & Karla Denker Reginald & Donna Dallman Ed & Cheri Derrick Plum Creek Market Place Doran & Pat Post Jeffrey Sill

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MEMORIALS

February 15, 2020 - September 15, 2020 John Soflin Memorials Continued Dave & Dawn Dobbins Tom & Audrey Downey Raymond & Patricia Ehlers Jared & Keri Fagot Jerry & Connee Frahm William & Jolene Grant Jim & Jeanette Hain Erin Hanna Darren & Kelly Hanson Ted & Kelly Harvey Heldt, McKeone & Copley Kyle & Michele Hoehner Douglas & Bridgitte Holtmeier Paul & Jeannine Homan Cynthia Jaeger Mark & Patty Jones Jayson & Carol Jorgensen Brian & Debbie Komenda Blake & Molly Kopf Andy & Mary Krajewski Shawn & Tammy Krajnik Jessica Lara Tom & Michelle Lauby Ron & Roz Laux

Gale & Jill Luther Mike & Ronda Maloley Amy Newsom

Nebraska Rural Radio Association

Robert Soflin Jeffrey & Patricia Konen Robert & Lisa Soflin Robert & Myrna Krohn Gary & Kaye Sorensen Mike & Ronda Maloley Nancy Sorensen Barry McFarland Paul & Sherry Stoll Judy Miller Joann Braun Svajgr Joe & Linda Miller Kerry & Cris Teetor Ellen Neary Phil Truax Bill & Meredith Orthman Donna Trueblood Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens Diana Underwood Debra Petersen Kenneth & Marie Wellman Plum Creek Market Place Tom & Judy Wisdom Doran & Pat Post Tim & Sheryl Wozny Orv Qualsett Eric & Ann Young Alan & Toni Rieker Carol Smith In memory of Donna Trueblood Lee Stewart Brad & Jill Williams

Harold & Arlene Peterson LRHC Pharmacy Richard & Marcia Prasch John & Coyne Quinn Diane Reiber Larry & Jeanne Reynolds John & Vicki Richman Austin & Adrianne Roemmich Curtis & Skyler Roemmich Todd & Teresa Roessler Brian & Dot Rosacker Jeff Rowan Dave & Shelia Rowe Tyler & Michaela Saatmann (Memorials have been directed towards the Johnson Lake Trails Dennis & Pat Samway for a memorial bench unless Sam & Bev Schluckebier otherwise noted) Grag & Deb Schmidt Jim & Sheri Baldwin Les & Carlene Schmidt Mitch & Jackie Berke Al & Julie Shirley Michelle Day Steve & Mary Smith Terry & Beth Delp Carol Soflin Dan & Mary Ellen Diedrich Michael & Myra Soflin

Back-to-School Brigade® is Operation Homefront's annual nationwide school supply collection and distribution campaign. Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Inc. have joined forces for 12 consecutive years to collect and distribute school supplies for (military) children.

This year the students at Sandoz Elementary get to use the school supplies collected from our Lexington Dollar Tree store. Pictured on the right is Sandoz Principal, Barry McFarland, picking up the boxes of school supplies from the Foundation. LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is pleased to serve as Lexington’s Operation Homefront volunteer agency.

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In memory of Jerry Warren Valerie Gartner (JL Trails)

In memory of Luther Wing Rex & Norma Robison (Robb Cemetery)

2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS LCF awards 82 individual scholarships each year valued at $148,850.

LHS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Stan & Kay Linch Memorial Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship

James D. Miller Memorial Scholarship

Kaleb Carpenter

Michael Green

Robert & Barbara Wade 2-yr Scholarship Efren Aguirre (1st yr) Elizabeth Lauby (2nd yr)

Charles A. Walker Memorial Scholarship

Warren & Leta Batie Scholarship

Tailyn Kounnavong (1st yr) Casey Arnold (2nd yr)

John Howard (1st yr) Riley Kopf (2nd yr) Ethan Woehrle (3rd yr) Leah Treffer (4th yr)

Richard A. Brown Memorial Scholarship

Otto & Esther Murdock Scholarship

Ean Bailey

Estefani Andrade

COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Richard & Phyllis Brown Hendrix Memorial Scholarship

Raymond (Ike) Neff Memorial Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship

Efren Aguirre

Class of ‘77 Scholarship Julia Romero Esquivel LCF / CCC Rebekah Mang

Brian D. Eilers Memorial Scholarship Lucia Castro

Emerson Memorial Scholarship Halle Gydesen

Housel Family Scholarship Wilmer Hoisington

Neal Kohl Memorial Scholarship Karla Garcia Galvan

Lexington Community Foundation Annual Scholarship 1st year Alfredo Con Damian Salinas 2nd year Darlene Gomez Brayan Martinez 3rd year Camille Anderson Hana Brock 4th year Trey Fago Chris Rogers

Lexington Men’s Soccer League Scholarship Alexis Hernandez

Lexington Optimist Club Service to Youth Scholarship Michael Green

Hibaaq Salat

Ruth Edna Reynolds Montgomery Memorial Sabrina Converse

Norman W. & Shirley A. Reynolds Scholarship Nicholas Saiz

Athea Roberts Memorial Scholarship Celia Wightman

Lexington Education Association / Karen Robinson Memorial Carly Holbrook Madison Sutton

Gary Shubert Memorial Scholarship Alexis Hernandez

June Shubert Memorial Scholarship Maritza Calmo Martin

John Soflin Memorial Scholarship Dylan Richman

Francelene Skinner Memorial Scholarship Brady Fago Rebekah Mang

Shirley Trautman Memorial Scholarship

Honorio Magana

Monica Corado Ashtyn Flynn McKenzie Hammond Mollie Rowe

Ann Crawford Alexander Memorial Scholarship Austyn Stewart

Norall Scholarship Ebony Anderson Rebecca Anderson Hope Dowling Chandler Flynn Chloe Gonzalez Sarah Habe Kaitlyn Harm MaKenzie Johnson Danielle Lindeman Trevor McKeone David Rodriguez Kaylee Beyea Todd

Ken & Jane Reynolds Family Scholarship Jonathan Godinez

Pat Ruppe Scholarship Chandler Flynn

Mark and Vera Turner Scholarship Maria Diaz Guerrero Trevor McKeone Edvin Ortiz Tanner Rowe

Byron & Bessie Wightman Collegiate Scholarship

Jok Lewis

Nia Martinez (1st yr) Hope Dowling (2nd yr)

Robert & Barbara Wade 4-yr Scholarship

John & Jan Wightman Collegiate Scholarship

Jasmine Anaya (1st yr) Lucia Castro-Jacobo (2nd yr) Molly Con (3rd yr) Ashtyn Decker (4th yr)

Johanna Jimenez (1st yr) Christian Jacobo (2nd yr)

The Foundation administers awards available to students at all collegiate levels. Scholarship information is updated regularly on the Foundation’s website and through posts on our Facebook page.

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The LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION establishes endowment funds and Administers the income for the betterment of the Lexington community.

The LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization under United States tax laws. Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent applicable under the relevant tax law.