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TIME OUT by Joe Flanagan

November 25, 2008

Another high school football season has come and gone in Nebraska. Man, my favorite time of year seems to go fast!
There were some terrific championship games last week at Memorial Stadium. And, as in most years, a few surprises to go along with anticipated results.
Once again, Class C1 was as competitive as any class in the state in 2008. Congratulations to Pierce and Coach Mark Brahmer on back-to-back titles. That is quite an achievement. Read more

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Albion’s Customer Appreciation Day is Thursday

November 18, 2008

In appreciation to customers, Albion businesses will be sponsoring special sales and discounts on Customer Appreciation Day this Thursday, Nov. 20.

The Albion Chamber of Commerce Christmas Drawings will be another special seasonal event, and customers can begin signing up at participating businesses on Friday, Nov. 21. Prize drawings will be held Dec. 2, 9 and 16, followed by the grand prize drawing on Dec. 22. This year, there are 50 local businesses participating, and up to $3,500 in gift certificates will be awarded. 

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NPPD seeks wind farm RFP near Petersburg

November 18, 2008

There is encouraging news for Petersburg and Boone County on the wind energy front.

Nebraska Public Power District issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) Monday for Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for 80-megawatt wind projects that would be constructed by the end of 2010, continuing NPPD’s efforts to achieve the District’s goal of having 10% of its energy portfolio come from new renewable resources by the end of 2020.

The RFP is similar to the one released in July 2007, except that specific locations have been designated - one near Broken Bow and another near Petersburg. “Based on evaluations done by NPPD in 2007, both Broken Bow and Petersburg areas have low transmission interconnection costs,” said Dave Rich, Renewable Energy Development manager for NPPD. Read more

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November 18, 2008

Gerald Robert Rieck

Gerald Robert Rieck, 86, of Casper WY died on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Shepard of the Valley Care Center. A celebration of life service was held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Casper, WY on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Violet Catherine Johnson

Violet Catherine Johnson, 92, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at Logan Valley Manor, Lyons, NE. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Covenant Church in rural Oakland. Rev. Steven Hoden officiated. Burial was held in the Salem Cemetery in rural Oakland.

Joan Kay (Becklun) Pasek

Joan Kay (Becklun) Pasek, 68, of Irving, TX, died Tuesday, Nov. 4. 2008. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 10, at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas at 1 p.m.

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Three Card Volleyers All-Conference

November 18, 2008

Julia Temme (l), Stephanie Paulson, Brittany Luettel
Julia Temme (l), Stephanie Paulson, Brittany Luettel
Three players from Boone Central’s 13-10 volleyball team received honors in voting by Mid-State Conference coaches.
Cardinal seniors Brittany Luettel and Stephanie Paulson were named Mid-State All-Conference for the 2008 season and senior Julia Temme received Honorable Mention. Read more

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Boone Central Gridders Earn All-District Mention

November 18, 2008

Front (l-r) - Morgan, Dozler, Christo, Krohn, Harner. Back (l-r) - Schmitz, Zoucha, Olson, Shotkoski, Bauld, Martin. NP - Baker
Front (l-r) - Morgan, Dozler, Christo, Krohn, Harner. Back (l-r) - Schmitz, Zoucha, Olson, Shotkoski, Bauld, Martin. NP - Baker
Boone Central’s 2008 football team had six players named to the Class C1 District 6 All-District team and another six receive Honorable Mention in voting by district coaches.
The Cardinals placed three players each on the C1-6 All-District offensive and defensive units. Seniors Dusty Dozler, Bryce Morgan and Kalvin Zoucha were offensive selections. Senior Keir Dane Harner and juniors Dustin Christo and Nathan Olson were defensive picks.
Receiving Honorable Mention were seniors Kevin Krohn, Ryan Shotkoski, Cody Baker, Dustin Martin and Issiah Bauld and junior Michael Schmitz. Read more

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Titans Top St. Edward For Six-Man Title

November 18, 2008

Brown shakes loose
Brown shakes loose
Hemmer (5) grabs Titan
Hemmer (5) grabs Titan
Even though it was the Six-Man Coaches Association championship game November 13 at UNK’s Foster Field, St. Edward must have felt like the Greeley/Wolbach Titans had eight, or even 11, players on the field at times.
The Titans, loaded with quick, fast athletes, attacked St. Edward from all angles Thursday and capped an undefeated season with a 67-24 victory. Read more

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Local veterans heading for Washington, DC

November 16, 2008

World War II veterans on Nov. 19 Honor Flight
World War II veterans on Nov. 19 Honor Flight
Two of Boone County’s World War II era veterans, Bob Watts of Cedar Rapids, left, and Ray Prothman, right, of Albion are heading for Washington, DC, today, Wednesday, Nov. 19, aboard the Heartland Honor Flight. They will be touring the World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and seveal other sites before returning to Omaha tonight.

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