Newsletter 1-22-2020

 

 

 

 

GROUNDHOG KING & QUEEN'S RECEPTION

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 5-8 P.M.

AT THE BAR

DIG OUT YOUR GROUNDHOG GEAR & JOIN THE PARTY!

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Rose Marie Brandt on the birth of her 8th great grandchild, Maisie Jane, born on 1-14. Grandparents are John & Jane Weber. Bet she's a cutie!

Congratulations to Joseph Peterson & wife on the arrival of their son Joshua, also on 1-14.

 

 

 

 

 

Get well wishes to Teri Aernie, Gordon Hopp and Burton Brandt. New get well wishes to Harvey Vogt and continued wishes to Nina Rohlfs and Dwight Kastens.

 

 

 

Lot's of people like to take out their frustrations on the folks who work for the Post Office, but here's something that will make you smile: Marvin and Jean Lucas live along Highway #2 and every year at Christmas time they put up a nativity scene that you can see from the road. This year they received a postcard that was simply addressed to "Resident", "Highway 2", Unadilla, NE. It said how much they enjoyed seeing the nativity displayed. Their carrier or someone at the Syracuse Post Office took the time to ask around and identify Lucas' address and delivered the card to them, which they SO appreciated. Kudos to those who took that extra step!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State of Nebraska

Office of State Treasurer John Murante

 

For Immediate Release

January 21, 2020

NEST529 “Why I Want to Go to College” Writing Sweepstakes Now Open

(Lincoln) For the 18^th year, Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante and the Omaha Storm Chasers will be sponsoring the “Why I Want to Go to College” writing sweepstakes, with entries due Friday, March 27, 2020.

Prizes will be awarded to 12 winners who will receive contributions to the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) college savings accounts – including $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. Three winners will be chosen from each of Nebraska’s three Congressional districts, and three winners will be chosen from outside Nebraska.

Each Nebraska winner will receive four tickets to the Sunday, May 3^rd Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion at 2:05 p.m. where they will be recognized during the game.

“This event is such a highlight of just how inspiring the NEST529 program can be. It is a wonderful way to challenge students to focus on their goals, improve their writing skills, and learn the importance of saving for their education. I’m looking forward to meeting the winners and their families at Werner Park,” said State Treasurer John Murante.

Families can save for college for their children and grandchildren through NEST529, the state-sponsored 529 college savings program that allows for tax-free investments and tax-free qualified withdrawals. Nebraska account owners can qualify for up to $10,000 a year in state income tax deductions.

Students are asked to reflect on the value of education and what they hope to achieve through higher education. Entries are limited to 750 words and should be sent to Andrea Bedore, Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046.

Information about the writing sweepstakes is available on the Treasurer’s website at www.treasurer.nebraska.gov/csp/.

About NEST 529
NEST 529 is a tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan and provides four plans to help make saving for college simple and affordable: NEST Direct College Savings Plan, NEST Advisor College Savings Plan, TD Ameritrade 529 College Savings Plan, and State Farm 529 Savings Plan. The Nebraska State Treasurer serves as Program Trustee. First National Bank of Omaha serves as Program Manager, and all investments are approved by the Nebraska Investment Council. Families nationwide are saving for college using Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans, which have more than 275,000 accounts, including over 89,000 in Nebraska. Visit NEST529.com and treasurer.nebraska.gov for more information.

 

About First National Bank of Omaha
First National Bank is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska. First National and its affiliates have more than $21 billion in assets and 5,000 employee associates. Primary banking offices are located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Texas.

Investments Are Not FDIC Insured* · No Bank, State or Federal Guarantee · May Lose Value
*Except the Bank Savings Investment Option

 

 

 

 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

 

1-23   Bob & Barb Brandt

1-24   Paul Minderman

1-25   Karla West Cross, Jeremy Wilhelm

1-26   Arlan Liesemeyer

1-27   Rose Marie Brandt

1-28   Bryce Luff

 

 

 

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

 

Friday, 1-23-1920, The Otoe Union:

Miss Osie Abbott was on the sick list. W.M. Duncan (original owner and builder of the Duncan Building) died in Mannford, Oklahoma. He had represented Otoe County in the state legislature. The town board considered buying a "chemical engine to control fires in the village" but it was postponed due to the waterworks proposition. Residents were excited about the possible addition of street lights; they would "get the juice" from Nebr. City.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS