Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday
March 31, 2009
Children will be gathering this Saturday morning, April 4, at Good Samaritan Society, Albion, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Albion Chamber of Commerce. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the hunt will start at 10 a.m.
As in past years, the children will be divided into age groups for the hunt.
Ten Boone County vets will go on Honor Flights
March 31, 2009
Ten veterans from Boone County are planning to be among those boarding the final two Heartland Honor Flights to Washington, DC, on April 23 and 24.
Local area veterans listed for the flights are Don Thompson, Don “Bill” Thessen, Florian Luettel, Robert “Bob” Streeter and Earl Miller, all of Albion; Alvin Luettel, Lavern Nissen and Laurence Ketteler, all of Petersburg, and Reginald “Reggie” Dobson and Roland Dobson, all of Cedar Rapids.
Karen Hagemann of Albion will also be going on the April 23 flight as a guardian.
A brunch to honor the 10 Boone County veterans will be held Thursday, April 9, at 9 a.m. in Julie’s Catering, Albion.
Boone Central musical attracts large audience
March 31, 2009
Kevin Carder and Erin Grundmayer
Two of the main characters for Sunday’s performance (above) were Kevin Carder as Captain von Trapp and Erin Grundmayer as Maria Rainer.
Several main cast members were changed for the two shows. This year’s musical included 40 students in the cast, 15 students as stage managers and crew, an orchestra of 10 students and three adults. Other students and adults were involved as scenery painters, and in costuming, makeup, ticket management and program design. Dawn Bussey and Lonnie Zrust were the directors.
Hospital Board seeks bids for new project
March 31, 2009
Boone County Health Center Board has decided to proceed with a construction project that would result in 25 private patient rooms and add other facilities to the hospital.
The board voted last Tuesday night, March 24, to approve the process and have its construction company, Beckenhauer Construction of Norfolk, obtain firm bids for the entire project.
The total project carries an estimated cost of $6,735,000 and has been under study since last year. The cost would be paid with hospital operating revenues.
After reviewing the bids in May, the board will decide whether to proceed with the entire project or just the first phase of the work.
Funds are already being set aside for the addition, according to Vic Lee, CEO and president of BCHC.
“There will be a project,” he said. “The board is just waiting to decide on the scope.”
Complete details in this week’s Albion News Print Edition.
Storm caused major damage last week
March 31, 2009
Storm damage at Wagner farm
At the Kevin and Lisa Wagner farm, seven miles west and 1 1/2 north of Albion (above photo) a calving shed was blown into the house and pieces were strewn through the yard.
Major wind damage also occured at the Jeff Beckwith farm, nine miles west of town, when a machine shed was lifted from its foundation and twisted by the wind.
Interest charges will apply to property taxes paid May 1 or later
March 31, 2009
Nebraska property taxpayers are no longer being allowed a “grace period” on interest charges for property taxes paid on the date they become delinquent.
First half of 2008 property taxes become delinquent on May 1, 2009.
Previously, the policy of the Boone County Treasurer’s office was to not charge interest for property taxes paid on May 1. However, a January opinion from Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning states that county officials have no authority to grant this grace period. Read more
Historical Society receives grant
March 31, 2009
Pat Boilesen, left, Historical Society president, and Carol Kusek, right, Albion Education Foundation president
Funding for this particular grant was made possible by the Special Projects fund that had been bequeathed by the family of the late Tom Ehlers.
The society requested funds for a computer system, including a “Past Perfect” program designed specifically for museums to aid in the recording of artifacts, their donors and the history of that artifact.
March 25, 2009
Eugene H. DeLancey
Eugene H. DeLancey, 79, of Spalding, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding. Rev. Jim Murphy officiated. Military burial was held in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Carol R. Iverson
Carol Rae Iverson, 64, Albion died Monday, March 9, 2009 at her home in Albion. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 12 at the First Baptist Church, Albion. Rev. Blaine Pritchett officiated. Burial was held in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Margaret E. Wildes
Margaret Eleanore Wildes, 91, Petersburg, died on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Boone County Health Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Petersburg. Fr. Stan Schmit officiated. Burial was held in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg.
Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com
Sharon J. Cook
Sharon Jane Cook, 70 of rural Scotia, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Greeley Care Home. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Scotia United Methodist Church. Pastors Carl D. Janz and Jonathan Musgrove officiated. Burial was held in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Scotia.
Elizabeth “Enid” Davis
Elizabeth “Enid” Davis, 98, Primrose, died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Friendship Villa in Spalding. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m on Thursday, March 19 at Primrose Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ray Avidano officiated. Burial was held in the Dublin Cemetery, Primrose.
Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Lydia K. Glissman
Lydia K. Glissman, 87, Omaha, died on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Florence Home, Omaha. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 23 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Omaha. Fr. Pat McCaslin officiated. Burial was held in the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery, Raeville.
Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
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