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Nebraska State Patrol News

NSP K-9 officers to receive body armor donation Nebraska State Patrol K9’s Jerry, Amos, Chase, Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Lee, Malloy and Tilt will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Jerry’s vest is sponsored by an anonymous donor and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” K9 Amos’s vest is sponsored by Bridget McGowan of Tehachapi, Calif., will be embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of all working, retired and departed K9s.” K9 Chase and K9 Lee’s vests are sponsored by the Bomonti Family of Renton, Wash., and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Janice Bomonti.” K9’s Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Malloy and Tilt’s vests are sponsored using general funds and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s Inc.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

School Supply Donation

Marian Sisters Jeanette Rerucha, Principal and Paula Watts of the Villa Marie School near Waverly accepted school supplies from Therese Juilfs of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 100, Syracuse. The items were donated by members of the unit to participate in the National ALA “Give 10 to Education” program. Villa Marie is a home and school for exceptional children, helping those with special needs. It is approved by the Nebraska Dept. of Education and all teachers are certified in Special Education and it is funded by the generosity of people.

Boys State Representative

Bryan-Holtgrewe American Legion Post 246 members gathered on Veterans Day with the organization’s 2022 boys state representative Cody Damme. From left are Harold Bickford, Skip Young, Greg Conz, Brad Moyer, Cody Damme, Jim Brehm, Mark Boellstorff.