Murray Newsletter - November 27, 2024

 

 

What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye?
What calls back the past, like the rich pumpkin pie?

John Greenleaf Whittier
1807~1892
American poet and abolitionist

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Dear Readers,   

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HEADS UP on MAILING HOLIDAY PACKAGES and CARDS!

If you plan on using USPS to send holiday packages and correspondence, please see the preferred 'mail by' dates HERE. You don't want them to arrive late!  Hopefully, by following these guidelines, your mail will reach its destination in plenty of time for the holidays.

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Nebraska State Treasurer Encourages Holiday Gifting with NEST 529 Contributions

A unique gift idea that helps families save for college with tax-saving benefits.

This holiday season, Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese reminds families to think beyond traditional gifts and contribute to a loved one’s NEST 529 Education Savings Plan. Contributing to a NEST 529 account offers the opportunity to invest in a child’s future educational success.

“As we approach the holiday season, many people are looking for meaningful gift ideas,” Briese said. “A NEST 529 contribution is a thoughtful and lasting investment in a child’s education that can have lifelong benefits, both for the student and the family.”

How to Gift

Account owners can invite friends and family members to contribute to a NEST 529 account. To get started, visit NEST529.com/Friends-Family-Gifting. When a contribution has been made, the gift-giver can order or print a NEST 529 holiday gift card for the recipient.

Maximize Tax Benefits Before Year-End

As 2024 comes to an end, account owners are encouraged to consider the tax advantages of
end-of-year contributions to their NEST 529 account. Nebraska account owners are eligible to receive a Nebraska state income tax deduction of up to $10,000 ($5,000 if married, filing separately) for contributions made to their own NEST accounts.[1]

“There’s no better time than now to start planning for a loved one’s future,” Briese said. “Year-end contributions not only help grow savings for future education costs, but also offer tax advantages for account owners.”

Contributions must be postmarked by December 31, 2024 to qualify for 2024 tax benefits. Account owners can also contribute online by logging into their account at NEST529.com.

Visit NEST529.com/Tax-Benefits to read more about the benefits of a NEST 529 Education Savings Plan.

The Nebraska State Treasurer serves as the Program Trustee. All investments, including the portfolio structure offered through the NEST 529 program, are vetted and approved by the Nebraska Investment Council.

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About NEST 529

NEST 529 is a tax-advantaged 529 education 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, Bloomwell 529 Education Savings Plan, and State Farm 529 Savings Plan. The Nebraska State Treasurer serves as Program Trustee. Union Bank and Trust Company serves as Program Manager, and all investments are approved by the Nebraska Investment Council. Families nationwide are saving for college using Nebraska’s 529 Education Savings Plans, which have close to 300,000 accounts. Visit NEST529.com and treasurer.nebraska.gov for more information.

About Union Bank and Trust Company

Founded in 1917 with over 50 years of family ownership, Union Bank and Trust Company offers complete banking, lending, investment, and trust services. The bank has 38 full-service and loan production offices in Nebraska and Kansas. It is the third largest privately owned bank in Nebraska, with bank assets of $8.4 billion and trust assets of $48.1 billion as of December 31, 2023. Voters have chosen Union Bank and Trust Company as Best Bank, Best Customer Service, Best Work Environment, and Best Financial Planner in Lincoln for twelve years running.

Important Legal Information

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses associated with municipal fund securities before investing. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and the NEST Direct College Savings Plan Program Disclosure Statement (issuer’s official statement), which can be obtained at NEST529.com and should be read carefully before investing. You can lose money by investing in an Investment Option. Each of the Investment Options involves investment risks, which are described in the Program Disclosure Statement.

An investor should consider, before investing, whether the investor’s or beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state’s 529 plan. Investors should consult their tax advisor, attorney, and/or other advisor regarding their specific legal, investment, or tax situation.

The NEST Direct College Savings Plan (the “Plan”) is sponsored by the State of Nebraska, administered by the Nebraska State Treasurer, and the Nebraska Investment Council provides investment oversight. Union Bank and Trust Company serves as Program Manager for the Plan. The Plan offers a series of Investment Options within the Nebraska Educational Savings Plan Trust (the “Trust”), which offers other Investment Options not affiliated with the Plan. The Plan is intended to operate as a qualified tuition program.

Except for any investments made by a Plan participant in the Bank Savings Underlying Investment up to the limit provided by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance, neither the principal contributed to an account, nor earnings thereon, are guaranteed or insured by the State of Nebraska, the Nebraska State Treasurer, the Nebraska Investment Council, the Trust, the Plan, any other state, any agency or instrumentality thereof, Union Bank and Trust Company, the FDIC, or any other entity. Investment returns are not guaranteed. Account owners in the Plan assume all investment risk, including the potential loss of principal.

NOT FDIC INSURED*| NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE

(*Except the Bank Savings Underlying Investment)
[1]Account owners may deduct for Nebraska income tax purposes contributions they make to their own account (and any other accounts they own in the Nebraska Educational Savings Plan Trust) up to an overall maximum of $10,000 ($5,000 if married, filing separately). Contributions in excess of $10,000 cannot be carried over to a future year. For a minor-owned or UGMA/UTMA 529 account, the minor is considered the account owner for Nebraska state income tax deduction purposes. The minor must file a Nebraska tax return for the year their contributions are made to be eligible for a tax deduction for their own contributions. In the case of a UGMA/UTMA 529 account, contributions by the parent/ guardian listed as the Custodian on the UGMA/UTMA Plan account are also eligible for a Nebraska state tax deduction.

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The monthly meeting of the Plattsmouth Amateur Radio Club, (PARC), will be this Saturday, November 30, 8 am at Mom's Café. Come early and enjoy breakfast and conversation.

Remember, there is no meeting in December and we usually have our annual dinner at 5 pm on the last Sunday in January (1/26/25) instead of a January meeting. The site is yet to be determined.

Click HERE to read the newsletter.

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IT'S EASY. 

Confirm days and times and learn more HERE or call 1-800-733-2767.

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Scatter Joy Acres
(Cell) 402-578-6335
4107 Wavery Road
Murray, NE 68409

                  www.scatterjoyacres.org                  

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The Conestoga Backpack Program continues to furnish food to local families in need. The program serves the Murray, Nehawka, Union and Beaver Lake areas in southeast Nebraska, and will not turn anyone away.

Just by adding a few of the items listed below to your shopping list and picking them up, you'll be helping someone in a big way. Keep in mind that some of the children are very young and are possibly 'preparing' their own meals, so easy-to-open containers are a good option for little hands.

Also needed are hygienic supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, cotton swabs, tissues and toilet paper.

To make a monetary donation instead, a check made payable to 'CONESTOGA BACKPACK PROGRAM' may be mailed or deposited at Cornerstone Bank, 102 W Main St, Murray, NE 68409. 100% of all monies collected is used for food and hygienic supplies for the families.

To have the items picked up, call Jill at 402-660-3543 to make arrangements. As another alternative, you may drop them off at Cornerstone Bank in Murray or at their Beaver Lake location.

Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you! 

 

 

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NCTC PLANS HOLIDAY SHOPPING PROMOTIONS

Nebraska City Tourism & Promotions is once again partnering with local retailers to offer two holiday promotions to shoppers this season – “Shop Nebraska City First” and “Twelve Days of Christmas With Holli Day.”

“Shop Nebraska City First” was introduced in 2021 as a way to encourage shoppers to stay local when doing their holiday shopping. NCTC Executive Director Amy Allgood said the temptation to head to the big city to shop for Christmas gifts can be overwhelming this time of year.

“We know that 70% of every dollar spent locally stays local,” Allgood said. “Beyond the financial, shopping local benefits our neighbors and our community as a whole.”

This year “Shop Nebraska City First” starts November 11 and runs through December 1. With this promotion, for every $25 a shopper spends in a participating location, they will receive a Proof of Purchase voucher. Those vouchers are to be turned into Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce (806 1st Avenue) by the end of the day on Monday, December 2. On Tuesday, December 3, NCTC will go live on their Facebook page to draw winners for prize baskets provided by each of the participating locations. Last year, 17 local retailers participated in the promotion, and more than $62,000 in vouchers was collected at the end of the three-week event.

A complete list of participating retailers in the “Shop Nebraska City First” promotion will be announced on November 8.

The second holiday shopping promotion is “Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day.” This promotion is done almost entirely online.

“We premiered Holli in 2020 when people didn’t shop in person much due to COVID restrictions, but she’s been so popular that we keep bringing her back,” Allgood said.

On the twelve weekdays from December 5 through December 20, pictures of the NCTC Elf (Holli Day) visiting various businesses will be posted on the NCTC Facebook page. Each picture is accompanied by a short story and a question about that particular retailer. The public responds to the question in the Comments section and, at the end of each day, a random winner is chosen. That winner is invited to NCTC to select a customized snow globe fitted with a gift card.

A complete list of participating retailers in the “Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day” promotion will be announced on December 3.

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COME ON OVER!

This is the way country music started out, with acoustic instruments, before electricity.  People sat out on the lawn, on the porch, or in a friend’s house and played their instruments together.  Enjoy the originality of music which is still present in many circles of friends.

211 Main Street
Louisville, NE

Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!
This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too!  Relax in nice air-conditoned comfort and take advantage of our concession stand, selling popcorn, candy bars, soft drinks and bottled water.

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*UPCOMING SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWS

* ALL SATURDAY SHOWS START at 7:30 PM

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AMPLIFIED JAM SESSIONS

 2nd Sunday each month
1-4 pm

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ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS

UPDATE, now on the last Sunday each month
1-4 pm

ALL  jam sessions, acoustic and electric,  are FREE & open to the public!

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For updates, watch the theater's website .

Bring your instruments, bring your voices or just sit in and listen!
Let's get together and have a good time!

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Email for more information: 
cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com or call Larry, 1-402-949-0668. 

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LOUISVILLE CARE CENTER has new job positions!!!

We have OPEN Positions!

Click HERE to Apply Online

FT/PT/Casual CNA/CMA-Click Here to see Job Description

FT/PT/Casual LPN/RN-Click Here to see Job Description

FT/PT/Casual C.M.A or Medication Aid with C.N.A-Click Here to see Job Description

PT Transport Driver-Click Here to see Job Description

HERE IS WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

LCC offers free healthcare premiums for ALL our full time employees. Click Here to see Our Benefit Summary
Evening, night and weekend shift differentials.
Competative Wages! Inquire within for wage ranges.
Hire on bonus for C.N.A's, C.M.A's, RN's, LPN's and Personal Care Assistants. Click Here to see Hire on Bonus Policy
New Baylor Pay position for Certified Nursing Assistants.Click Here for Baylor Pay Policy
For Inquiries please call or email H.R. at ktrauernicht@lccne.com E.O.E

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