April 30, 2009
Barbara J. Dufek
Barbara Jean Dufek, 79, of St. Edward, died on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at St. Edward Catholic Church. Fr. Jim Novotny officiated. Burial was held at the Schuyler Cemetery with a 1:30 p.m. graveside service.
Mildred S. Pittenger
Mildred J. Pittenger, 99, of Newman Grove, formerly of Albion, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home, Newman Grove. A private family service was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 24 at Levander Funeral Home, Albion. Fr. Stan Schmit officiated. Burial was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Edward J. (E.J.) Koenig
Edward J. (E.J.) Koenig, 76, of Primrose, died on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding. Father Joe Hannapple, Fr. Jim Murphy and Msgr. Ralph Steffenmeier officiated. Burial was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Primrose.
Locals get ‘giant pumpkin’ growing tips
April 28, 2009
Dave Stewart of Wood River gave an in-depth class on growing giant pumpkins to a group of 17 area residents. He spoke on everything from seed selection, germinating the seed, vine growth and fertilizing. He showed the group different methods of staking the plants to prevent wind damage. Putting up wind breaks is also beneficial to protecting the plants. Small green houses are often used to protect the vines in their early stages.
As the vine starts to set on blooms, Stewart showed how to cover the flower to prevent open pollination and then how to distinguish between the male and female blooms. After the male and female are selected, pollination can start which he also showed how to do. When the pumpkins start to grow, positioning pumpkins perpendicular to the vine is important for maximum growth.
Stewart explained the importance of ground watering, shading, culling and pruning the plant throughout its growth.
Stewart also spoke in depth about pumpkin predators, insects, and diseases and how to defend against all of these.
He showed slides on everything he spoke about which made it very clear, and he answered many questions.
The class was sponsored and held at Leifeld’s Hardware last Monday, April 20. After the class, while refreshments were served, Stewart gave away some seeds and a plant as door prizes. He also sold some giant pumpkin seeds and left some with Jim that can be purchased at the hardware store.
Community Cleanup gets good turnout
April 28, 2009
Keep Nebraska Beautiful and the Great American Clean Up is held March 1 through May 31, 2009. The local cleanup was held last Thursday evening, April 23.
Many area residents, from age seven to 70, met at the Petersburg Fire Hall with bags, rakes and “lots of spirit.”
Areas cleaned included the Petersburg Community Park, the downtown park and the business area. Tree branches, limbs and trash were picked up and hauled to the dump site.
After the cleanup, participants met again at the fire hall and had a pot luck dinner.
Petersburg is cleaner due to all the efforts, and the town will continue with Keep Nebraska Beautiful activities until the end of May.
Bud’s Sanitary Service meets ‘Business Challenge’
April 28, 2009
Business Challenge donation
Lightning Bugs (and friends) perform here
April 28, 2009
The Lightning Bugs
Area residents prepare for Lincoln Half-Marathon
April 28, 2009
Many area residents will be participating in the 32nd annual Lincoln National Guard Marathon and Half-Marathon event on Sunday, May 3.
The marathon is limited to 6,500 entrants and sold out last week. Boone County and the surrounding area have 21 registrants. Cash awards will be given to the top 10 marathon and half-marathon runners, although many people participate on a non-competitive basis.
All Boone County registrants will be walking and/or running the half-marathon, which is 13.1 miles. They will begin at 7 a.m. Sunday morning and finish up at approximately noon. Read more
Boone Central students demonstrate water testing
April 28, 2009
Mitch Osborn with students Lauren Bygland and Shelby Travis.
Mitch Osborn, science teacher at Boone Central, discussed water quality testing conducted by his high school chemistry students each year since 1993.
Water quality research was initially funded through a grant, and students from 12 schools were involved. However, the grant funds have now expired. The Boone Central students continue to use equipment funded by the grant to study water quality at three locations on the Beaver seven times each year. The testing locations are at ONP, at Albion and at Boone.
Details in the April 29 Albion News Print Edition.
Citywide clean up date approaching
April 28, 2009
Albion’s Citywide Clean Up Days will be held Monday and Tuesday, May 11 and 12, with dumpsters provided north of City Hall.
Albion residents are encouraged to use this once-a-year opportunity, available free of charge, to help clean up residential and business areas in the city limits, as well as their own homes and businesses.
The dumpsters will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For the safety of citizens, the city is asking that no items be brought before or after those hours.
Community-wide garage sales are planned on Saturday, May 9, preceding the clean up dates.
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