Louisville Community Newsletter #748

•••February 26th, 2020•••

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Mark your Calendars!
Fish Fry March 13th

5:00-8:00 pm

Louisville Fire Station, 122 Main Street

2 piece meal $7
4 piece meal $9
6 piece meal $11
Children's meal (includes 1 fish and fries or hot dog meal)

All meals include fish, fries, coleslaw and drink

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Photos of local ancestors are needed in Canada

"Hi Louisville,

I am working on the genealogy of my family and am interested in any images of close relations who lived in Louisville. I’m especially interested in obtaining an image of Edith Mayfield and her husband Lee Mayfield, longtime owner and editor of the Louisville Courier.

On my mother’s side, my mother (Dorothy McConnell) and her family (father Frank Leo McConnell) lived in Louisville in the first half of the 1900s. Various other relatives lived in Weeping Water and Nehawka.

On my father’s side, Matilda and Swan/Sven Peterson lived there from the late 1800s. One of their daughters was Edith Peterson, whose second marriage (first marriage: Rochford) was to Lee Mayfield. Edith and Lee were editors and owners of the Louisville Courier and part of a much larger family of Mayfields in the area. I have a very charming letter from Edith addressed to me just after my birth in 1943 (I recently saw it for the first time!). All roads lead back to Louisville, and I’d love to have a picture of Edith. Edith’s nephew (Arthur Palmer), prominent lawyer, also lived in the area; I met Arthur in California in the 1950’s when our family vacationed in Los Angeles.

My connection on my father’s side: Edith’s Aunt (Mathilda Peterson) married Charles Barghausen in Council Bluffs, and Charles’ daughter Alice (my paternal grandfather) married my paternal grandfather Frank Henning.

I enjoyed the information on louisvillenebraska.com, and I’d be happy if you are aware of repositories of historical photos which might include my Louisville ancestors.

Frank Henning
eyesoar@dccnet.com
Roberts Creek, BC Canada

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Bring the family for a fun night of LIVE entertainment!  Come to dance or just sit back and enjoy the music!

UPCOMING SHOWS:

Saturday, February 22, 7:30 pm ~ Alex Vanderbeek & Friends

Only $4 admission to shows for those over 13 years old. Younger kids admitted FREE!

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'2nd SUNDAY JAM SESSION':

Sunday, March 8, 1 PM!

We jam the 2nd Sunday of each month, at 1:00, except in May when it's the 3rd Sunday.

Beginners are always welcome! Bring your instrument and a snack to share. Jam Sessions are FREE!* * * * * * *

For updates call 1-800-480-8797, ext. 211 or drop us an email at cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com.

Cornhusker Country Music Theater, 211 Main St, Louisville, NE, is a nonprofit, 501 c 3, organization
Like us on Facebook @ Cornhusker Country Music Theater.

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Louisville Community Poster - Download (Click Here)

(download and post this Poster, Text a Picture of it to 402-968-0821 - get $1 via PayPal - limit 1)

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For Immediate Release

‘Exploring Nebraska’s State Parks’ Debuts March 1 on NET

LINCOLN, Neb. (Feb. 17, 2020) – Discover the history, natural resources and recreation to be enjoyed at Nebraska’s state parks when “Exploring Nebraska’s State Parks” premieres at 8 p.m. CT, Sunday, March 1 on NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations.

The hour-long program will cover all eight of Nebraska’s state parks, including Fort Robinson, Chadron, Smith Falls, Niobrara, Ponca, Mahoney, Platte River and Indian Cave.

Viewers will be swept across the state from the rugged bluffs along the Missouri River to the scenery of the Pine Ridge. Enjoy a birds eye view from an observation tower, learn more about Nebraska’s first state park established nearly 100 years ago and its most recent state park, all while connecting with nature and wildlife.

Learn what parks have to offer, including hiking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, cabins and more, and hear from park visitors who share why they return year after year.

By the end of the program, viewers will have traveled from one corner of the state to another, discovering what makes Nebraska’s state parks special in their ability to tell the history of the state, reveal its abundant natural resources and offer modern recreation for all who visit.

“Exploring Nebraska’s State Parks” will repeat at 8:30 p.m. CT, Wednesday, March 4 and 7 p.m. CT, Tuesday, March 10 on NET.

To learn more about the program and view photo galleries of each park, visit netNebraska.org/stateparks.

When: March 17-18, 2020

Where: Lincoln, NE

Cost: FREE (We'll even pick you up!)

As youth, we have the power to change the influence Big Tobacco has on Nebraska. Come to the No Limits Kick Butts Day Rally to meet new friends, have fun, learn how to fight Big Tobacco, meet with your senator and make your voice heard!

Applications are due by February 12, 2020.

Questions?

Phone: (402) 416-4774

Email: info@nolimitsnebraska.com

Click here to apply

NEST 529 Supports “Big Dreams” With $40K Giveaway

Eight Young Winners to Each Receive a $5,000 NEST 529 Account Contribution

Lincoln, Neb. (January 2, 2020)— Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante and First National Bank of Omaha today announced the NEST 529 Big Dreams $40K Giveaway. Open nationwide to children 10 years old or younger, eight randomly-selected winners will each receive a $5,000 NEST 529 College Savings Plan account contribution. Entries can be submitted online or by mail from January 1, 2020 through March 31, 2020.

“As families across the country save for their dreams of higher education, it is with great pride that we provide the tools, resources and support to help turn those dreams into a reality,” said Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante. “Among these resources, scholarships such as the Big Dreams $40K Giveaway are the perfect opportunity to bolster winners’ savings while encouraging all who enter to envision and nurture their loved ones’ bright academic future.”

An annual contest, this year NEST 529 has doubled the Big Dreams giveaway prize to a total of $40,000. Since 2015, NEST 529 has awarded more than $100,000 in Big Dreams scholarship contributions.

“At NEST 529, we are driven and inspired by our Account Owners’ dreams for their loved ones’ higher education goals. We work diligently to be the best possible partner on their savings journey, and we are delighted to continue raising the bar with the Big Dreams $40K Giveaway,” said Deborah Goodkin, Managing Director, Savings Plans, First National Bank of Omaha. “It is our great pleasure to supplement our Account Owners’ contributions and to help inspire dialogue surrounding college savings for families nationwide.”

For full details and to enter the giveaway, visit NEST529.com/BigDreamsGiveaway. More information is also available at NEST529.com or treasurer.nebraska.gov.

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 $23 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

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PRESS RELEASE - 7th Annual Sip Nebraska Festival Highlights Nebraska Wines, Craft Beer and Spirits
February 21, 2020 - Sip Nebraska returns to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (SP) May 8-9, 2020.  The festival highlights Nebraska-produced wines, craft beers and distilled spirits! Guests are invited to taste 120+ types of Nebraska wines, craft beers and distilled spirits from over 20+ Nebraska based beverage vendors!  The two days include local bands, shopping at 20+ artisan and food vendors, blind tasting competitions, salsa and line dancing lessons, educational sessions, lawn games, fire pits, trolley tours and more!  We are honored to welcome back A Warmer Day to the festivities!  A Warmer Day’s mission is to help spread love and warmth in the Nebraska community by providing coats and winter apparel to underprivileged children and families. The team from A Warmer Day will be accepting gently used winter apparel on-site at Sip. To add to the excitement, guests will receive one raffle ticket, per item donated, for a chance to win one of many fun giveaways they will be holding each day!Click here to view a short promo from ast years!

Featured musicians, food vendors, artists and more are posted on the Sip Nebraska Facebook at www.facebook.com/sipnebraska and Web at www.sipnebraska.com.Tickets range from $25 - $75; the tasting and limited edition tickets include commemorative items, along with wine, hard cider, craft beer and distilled spirits tastings.  A limited number of lodge rooms and cabins are still available at the park for guests of the festival.  Tickets and more information is available at www.sipnebraska.com.  For lodging, call 402-882-2448.  

Volunteer and sponsor opportunities are still available.  Call 402-882-2448 or email stacy@blurparties.com at Blur Parties, Inc. for more information.  

Warmest regards,
Stacy

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2020 Community Sustaining Sponsor