Cornhusker Public Power Trustee Abie Czapla (left) presents $300 to Fullerton’s Future Inc. for playground equipment. Accepting the check is Infant Lead Teacher Riley Buck. Photos provided-
Cornhusker Public Power Trustee Abie Czapla (left) presents $500 to Fullerton Volunteer Fire and Rescue for a UTV. Accepting the check is Department President Dillon Busch.
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Cornhusker PPD customers give $5,700 to help their communities
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LEFT: Cornhusker Public Power Trustee Abie Czapla (left) presents $500 to Belgrade Fire Department for new equipment. Accepting the check is Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Welch. RIGHT: Cornhusker Public Power Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $500 to Stop the Bleed for limb kits. Accepting the check is EMT and class instructor Timber de Jager (left).
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $5,700 to 23 organizations at the February 3 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it. Please consider rounding up your electric bill and join us in making a difference in your community.”
During the meeting, Abie Czapla was selected as the new trustee for Nance County. She replaces Marc Swantek who served two three-year terms. Czapla lives outside of Genoa and enjoys attending her four children’s events as well as helping her husband around the farm. “I am excited to support such a great cause and help groups better themselves and their purpose by providing them with a donation,” says Czapla.
In Belgrade, Belgrade Fire Department received $500 for new equipment
In Clarkson, Clarkson Public Library received $200 for handicap accessible doors.
In Columbus, Columbus Community Hospital Foundation received $500 for a Varian TreuBeam; Helping Hands Cancer Foundation received $500 for gas cards; and Mental Health Action Team $100 for yard signs
In Fullerton, Fullerton’s Future Inc. received $300 for a new playground: and Fullerton Volunteer Fire Department received $500 for a UTV.
In Genoa, Genoa Historical Museum received $100 for a vacuum cleaner; and Timber de Jager (Stop the Bleed) received $500 for limb kits.
In Leigh, Leigh Rescue Unit received $500 for a TV and wall mount for trainings.
In Lindsay, Lindsay Academy received $300 for a 3D printer.
In Monroe, Monroe Volunteer Fire and Rescue received $500 for bunker gear.
In Platte Center, Grace Lutheran Church Quilters received $100 for batting.
In Schuyler, American Legion Post 47 received $400 for a veteran’s memorial.
In Spalding, St. Ann’s Altar Society received $100 for an industrial sized grill.
POST PROMS: Area high schools each receiving $75 for prizes were Clarkson/Leigh High School, Columbus High School, Scotus High School, Humphrey Public High School, Lakeview High School, P.A.D.R.E., Riverside High School, and Spalding Academy.
Your organization may be eligible for funds once a year. Next application due date is April 18, 2025. Applications are located at www.cornhusker-power.com. Call Cornhusker Public Power District at 402-564-2821 for more information.