The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation works so hard to generate funds and provide assistance to the Nebraska State Fair. These efforts would not be possible without the determination of its loyal individuals, corporations, and foundations who continue to support the dream of a newly restored Nebraska State Fair. The Foundation, its officers and its directors are grateful for all contributions, as each brings us a step closer our goal and mission of supporting the future of the Nebraska State Fair.
The following individuals and businesses have made a tax-deductible contribution to the 1868 Foundation. Their support sends a loud message that they place a high value on their Nebraska State Fair, its tradition, heritage and culture.
1868 Society Members
Contribution of $1868
Assocation Staffing, Grand Island
Barb Huston, Grand Island
Jim & Precious Reed, Grand Island
Keith & Doris Olsen, Grant
Lancaster County Farm Bureau
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Staab Management - Pizza Hut, Grand Island
Verlouis & Darlene Forster, Smithfield
2010 Pink Ribbon Members
$1,000 - $2,499
Rotella's Italian Bakery, LaVista
Xenon Academy, Grand Island
2010 Yellow Ribbon Members
$500 - $999
| Brester Construction, Inc., Lincoln |
Chief Industries, Inc., Grand Island
Douglas & Cheryl Jensen, Grand Island
Five Points Bank, Hastings |
LoLo's Concessions, Lincoln
Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Grand Island |
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Patricia Kneale, Hastings |
Radcliffe & Associates, Lincoln
Richard & JP Larson, Grand Island
Rodeway Inn, Grand Island |
| Tam & Kathleen Allan, Lincoln |
2010 Green Ribbon Members
$250 - $499
Adam Page, Syracuse
Ginger Turner Family, Trumbull
Surgery Group of Grand Island, Grand Island
Vlcek Gardens, Chapman
2010 Friends of the Fair
$100 - $249
| Addren & Patsy Ellis, Hastings |
| Arctic Glacier Ice, Omaha |
| Don & Echo Alcorn, Grand Island |
| Doyle & Dottie Wolverton, Lincoln |
| Ed & Barb Gowlovech, Grand Island |
| Elroy & Carol Hefner, Coleridge |
| Frank Johannsen, Bayard |
| G. Peter Konen, Hastings |
Great Plains Communications, Inc., Blair
Great Plains Feed & Hay, Garland |
| Greg & Gale Hopkins, Grand Island |
| Leon & Jana Wichman, Pender |
| Maynard May, Aurora |
| Mid City Auto Supply, Inc., Hastings |
| N. Roy Anderson, Grand Island |
| Paul & Marcia Buresh, Nelson |
| Ralph & Betty Green, Grand Island |
| Randy & Susan Williams, Nelson |
| Richard & Marilyn Fox, Grand Island |
| Richardson County Ag Society |
| Ron & Susie Schleiger, Lincoln |
| Ross & Shirley Krabiel, Aurora |
Senator Mike & Chris Gloor, Grand Island
Senator Deb and Bruce Fischer, Valentine
Sharen Lukow, Kenesaw |
Stan Eberspacher, Grand Island
TWJ Feeds, Inc., Carroll |
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2010 Fair Fans
$50 - $99
In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Don Clement, Ord
Charlotte Thomas, Hastings |
Dale & Sherry Huffman, Grand Island |
Dan Klammer, Juniata |
Daniel Carraher, Grand Island |
Darold Eaton, Grand Island |
David & Carol Crecelius, Hastings |
David & Dawn Thompson, Lincoln |
Dean Schuchman, Grand Island |
Dennis Miller, Nebraska Association of Fair Managers |
Don Holmberg, Stromsberg |
Dorothy & Carol Alexander, Superior |
Gary Barth, Hastings |
Gaylord & Beverly Peterson, Grand Island
Gene & Jo Krabel, Hastings
Grand Island Express, Grand Island |
James & Ivy Klug, Columbus |
James & Jerri Arndt, Grand Island |
James & Lois Witte, Louisville |
John & Glenice Watson, O’Neill |
Karl & Phyl Kostbahn, Grand Island |
Keith & Lila Schmidt, Omaha
Ken & Carla Sander Kuck, Grand Island |
Kristy Cavanaugh Agency of American Family Insurance, Grand Island |
Lavern & Carrolyne Wolff, Aurora |
Linda Buffington, Grand Island |
Lorey Wadell, Aurora |
Love Signs, Grand Island |
Lynn & John Folcik, Hastings |
Monty & Ann McCord, Hastings |
Ned & Rhonda Grosshans, Aurora |
Patricia Moss, Wood River |
Pella Window & Doors, Grand Island |
Reuben Schleifer, Chester |
Richard & Katheryn Kwiatkowski, St. Paul |
Richard & Twyla Hughes, Grand Island |
Rodney Epp, Hastings
Ryder-Rosacker-McCue & Huston, Grand Island |
Shonsey & Associates, Grand Island |
Theis Service Center, Hastings |
Wanda Defrehn, Grand Island
Wayne County Farm Bureau |
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2010 Legacy Program
Contributions
Permanent Lamp Posts
Alvin P. Alms & Company, Grand Island |
Bernard & Jo Ann Kisner, Grand Island |
Darrell & Mary Dey, Grand Island |
Douthit Properties, Grand Island |
Eakes Office Plus, Grand Island |
Grand Island Saddle Club, Grand Island |
Island Inn Motel, Grand Island
Island Towing, Grand Island |
John Kolsterman, David City |
Nebraska Rural Electric Association, Lincoln
Peggy Klein, Grand Island |
Rodeway Inn, Grand Island |
Tonn & Holly Ostergard, Lincoln |
Willa Cammack, DeWitt
Willard Waldo Memorial, DeWitt
Permanent Park Benches
Adams County Farm Bureau
Anonymous
Apex Cattle, Joel & Dan Leo, Dannebrog
Ashton 4-H Club, Ashton |
David & Jean Harris, Grand Island |
Deb & Doris Wetzel, Grand Island |
Don & Jan Hinds, Fremont |
Donna Allen, Grand Island |
Douglas County Farm Bureau |
Eakes Office Plus, Grand Island
Ed Briseno, Grand Island |
Embree Learned, Grand Island
Five Points Bank, Grand Island |
Frank & Polly Partsch, Omaha |
Gary & Maureen Eggert, Grand Island |
Gary A. Fitch, C.P.A., Grand Island |
Gerald Bryant, Grand Island |
Grand Island Saddle Club, Grand Island |
Green Line Equipment, Grand Island |
Hastings Masonry, Inc., Hastings |
Janet Meyer, Phillips |
Leroy & Arlene Kramer, Grand Island |
Mark Jagels, Davenport
Nebraska FFA & NE Agricultural Education Association |
Patricia Kneale, Hastings |
Sam's Club, Grand Island |
South Platte Distributing, Inc., Grand Island |
Stoltenberg Irrigation Inc., Cairo |
Wasmer School PTA, Grand Island
Willa Cammack, DeWitt
Willard Waldo Memorial, DeWitt |
Xenon Academy, Grand Island |
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Sidewalk Pavers
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| A.C. Codner, Grand Island |
Alvin P. Alms, Grand Island
Blaine County Farm Bureau
Bluestem Valley Farm, Martell |
Brent & Lindsey Koepke, Lincoln |
| Carol Swartz, Grand Island |
| Cedar County Ag Society |
| Chad & Melissa Essex, Grand Island |
| Crystal Preston, Lyons |
| Cuming County Farm Bureau |
| Dan Murphy, Grand Island |
| David & Jaime Parr, Grand Island |
| Deb & Doris Wetzel, Grand Island |
Dee Petersen, Lincoln
Deryl & Delores Danielson, Phillips |
| Delvin Roper, Grand Island |
Dennis Valentine,Hastings
Dixon County Farm Bureau |
| Duane & Connie Lienemann, Blue Hill |
| Ed & Diane Nowka, Grand Island |
| El-Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, Grand Island |
| Essential Personnel, Inc., Grand Island |
| Fred Rauert, Grand Island |
| Gary Fitch, Grand Island |
| Glenn & Suzanne Rauert, Aurora |
| Gloria Wolbach, Grand Island |
| Glynn Fagerstone, Hayes Center |
Godfathers Pizza, Grand Island
Great Plains Feed & Hay, Garland |
| Hastings Masonry, Inc., Hastings |
| Hayes County Farm Bureau |
| Hector & Toni Ogaz, Omaha |
| Holt County Farm Bureau |
| Irene Abernethy, Grand Island |
| Irene Chesnut, Columbus |
Janet Meyer, Phillips
Jay & Jan Vavricek, Grand Island
Jayne Mann, Aurora |
Jim & Cheryl Stubbendieck, Lincoln
Jimmy & Cathy Shaw, Guide Rock |
| Keith County Farm Bureau |
Kent & Sue Zeller, Ravenna
Kris & Wendy Jerke, Cairo |
| Lincoln County Farm Bureau |
| LoLo's Concessions, Lincoln |
| Michelle Hoefek, Lincoln |
| Mitch Jensen, Blue Springs, MO |
Morril County Farm Bureau
Nathan & Meilssa DeLaet, Grand Island |
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Nebraska Pork Producers |
| Patrick & Dianne Willey, Hastings |
| Paul & Carol Bettger, Fairmont |
| Platte County Farm Bureau |
| Reuben Schleifer, Chester |
Robert & Betty Dvorak, St. Paul
Roger & Bernice Luthey, Phillips |
| Rosalie Lippincott, Central City |
S&W Land & Investment L.L.C., Hastings
Senator Deb and Bruce Fischer, Valentine
SOWERS CLUB of LINCOLN
SOWERS CLUB of NEBRASKA FOUNDATION |
Steve & Deborah Ebke, Daykin
Steve & Sandy Faber, Grand Island |
Stew & Jan Karrer, Grand Island
Wortman Motor Company, Aurora |
2009 White Ribbon Members
$2,500 - $4,999
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Nebraska, Lincoln
Kelly Ryan Equipment Company, Blair
2009 Pink Ribbon Members
$1,000 - $2,499
Imig Properties, LLC, Lincoln
Rotella’s Italian Bakery, Inc., Omaha
2009 Yellow Ribbon Members
$500 - $999
Allstate Foundation, Northbrook, IL
Brester Construction
Dustin Beener & Debbie Hardenbrook, Urbandale, IA
Joyce Urbanovsky, Lincoln
Kirk & Trula Jamison, Lincoln
Radcliff & Associates, Lincoln
Skold Concessions, Lincoln
Sowers Club of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln
2009 Green Ribbon Members
$250 - $499
Brent & Lindsey Koepke
Cornhusker Bank, Lincoln
Joseph & Karla McDermott, Lincoln
2009 Friends of the Fair
$100 - $249
Adam Page, Syracuse
Alan & Sallie Atkins, Halsey
Allstate Giving Campaign, Norfolk, VA
Arctic Glacier Ice Company, Omaha
Black Hill Energy, Lincoln
Don & Jan Hinds, Fremont
Doyle & Dottie Wolverton, Lincoln
Dwite & Poe Pederson, Elkhorn
Ed Packard, Lincoln
Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products, Elk Creek
Elroy & Carol Hefner, Coleridge
Great Plains Feed & Hay Co., Garland
James & Ivy Klug, Columbus
John & Virginia Skold, Lincoln
Leon & Jana Wichman, Pender
Midlands Packaging Corporation, Lincoln
Midwest Laboratories, Inc., Omaha
Paul & Marcia Buresh, Nelson
Randy & Susan Williams, Nelson
Roger & Barb Henrichs, Blue Springs
Ron & Rita Freeman, Colon
Waldo Farms, DeWitt
Wilma Rasmussen, Lincoln
2009 Fair Fans
$50 - $99
Fair Fan Contribution given in honor of:
Stanley Eberspacher of Grand Island
Candyce Hemmer, Lincoln
Dale & Colleen Bentley, Omaha
Dorothy & Carroll Alexander, Superior
James & Lois Witte, Louisville
Jerry & Alice Vieselmeyer, Friend
John & Glenice Watson, O'Neill
Keith & Lila Schmidt, Omaha
Margaret Ressegieu, Ogallala
Susan Lervig, Lincoln
The following businesses became introductory members of the 1868 Foundation through the 2009 Grand Island Banner Project. A banner proudly presenting these businesses and individuals was on display during the entire 2009 Nebraska State Fair. Nearly 100 businesses from across this great state came together to show their support of the future of their Nebraska State Fair and the 1868 Foundation.
Thank you!
2009 Banner Project Supporters
107.7 KSYZ / Rock 101.5
A&D Welding
Abundant Life Christian Center
Arby's of Grand Island
Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company
Big Apple Bagels
Butler Orthodontics
Central Community College
Central District Health Department
Charter Communications
Conoco Motel
Countryman Solutions Group
Copycat Printing and Signs
Country Catering, Inc.
Dee R Price Insurance Agency, Inc.
Dramco Tool Company, Inc.
Eileen's Cookies
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
Equitable Bank
Essential Personell, Inc.
Famr Bureau Financial Services
Filter Specialists, Inc.
Floor To Ceiling Store/Jim & Donna Narber
Fonner Park
Garrett Tires and Treads
Gary Michael's Clothiers
GI Family Radio
Godfather's Pizza of Grand Island
Golden Living Center Grand Island Park Place
Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Grand Island Dental Center
Gro-Rite, LLC
H&H Distributing
Hampton Inn
Hansen Agri-Placement
Hansen International Truck Inc.
Hansen Medical, P.C.
Harkins Eye Clinic
Helgoth's Pumpkin Patch, LLC
Highland Park Lawn Company
Howard Johnson Riverside Inn
Husker Plumbing Inc.
HyVee
Jackson Services Inc.
Jay Vavricek
JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
Kramer's Auto Parts & Iron Co.
Kramer's Wrecker Service
Kristy Cavanaugh Agency - American Family Insurance
KRVN Rural Radio Network
L&L Concrete & Construction
Love Signs, LLC
M. Timm Development, Inc.
McDermott and Milller, P.C.
Midland Telecom/Telephone Systems of NE
Midwst Heating & Air Conditioning
Milton Motels LLC
MLR Crane Service, Inc.
Mosaic Tri-Cities
Nebraska Fire Sprinkler Corporation
Northwester Energy
Office Net
O'Neill Wood Resources
Pathway Bank
Paul Davis Restoration of Central Nebraska
Penrose Machining Inc.
Qwest Communications
Rich & Sons Camper Sales, Inc.
Rick's Lawn Care Co.
Rinder Printing
Robert's Dairy
RSC Equipment Rental
Runza® Restaurants
Shopko
Steven A Stec, DDS, PC
Super 8 Motel
T&R Distributing
T-C Ceilings, Inc.
The Grand Island Independent
Tiffany Square Care Center
U.S. Bank
Union Bank & Trust
USA Inns of America
U-Save Pharmacy, Inc.
Vlcek Gardens
Wal-Mart
Webb & Company Architects, Inc.
Wells FArgo
Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration
Ziller Tile Center
The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation is pleased to honor the following individuals for their support, their dedication, and their commitment to their Nebraka State Fair. Contributions have been given to the Foundation in memory of these individuals. Their names have been added to the Book of Memory which will be on display during the 2009 Fair.
August Zeisler
Darlene Young
Dorothy Lasley
Dorothy Mullinix
Gareth Dean Schrock
Kenneth P. Freese
Mary Eleanor Cherry
Pete & Lois Kuenning
Ron Bath
Earl Cherry Jr.
Francis C. "Bud" Smith
