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Enchanted Trail event to feature ‘Cactus Jack’

September 29, 2009

Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale will be the featured presenter at the “Enchanted Trail” event this Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 7 p.m. at the Olson Nature Preserve.

Gale will portray “Cactus Jack” in his presentation, entitled O Pioneers! He will share stories from Nebraska’s past and visions for the state’s future on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m.

The Enchanted Trail has become a popular season-opening event sponsored by the Albion Area Arts Council. In addition to Gale’s presentation, it will include a camp fire, trail walks, music and treats.

Valero execs meet with business, government leaders from local area

September 29, 2009

Jim Gillingham, Valero Corp. senior vice president
Jim Gillingham, Valero Corp. senior vice president
Valero Energy Corp. executives met informally with Albion and Boone County business and government officials last Friday, Sept. 25, at the Albion Country Club.

The Valero corporate leaders wanted to send a message that the corporation seeks strong relationships with the communities where its plants are located.

Andy Roberts, local plant manager, started the presentation by thanking his staff and the Valero leadership for having faith in the capabilities of the local plant.

“We are concerned about fulfilling our responsibilities, and we hope for a long relationship with the community,” said Jim Gillingham, senior vice president and project director for alternative energy and special projects director. “We think we made the right choice to be here.”

See the Sept. 30 Albion News Print Edition for details.

Fur harvesters convention successful here

September 29, 2009

Greg Schroeder demonstrates skinning techniques
Greg Schroeder demonstrates skinning techniques
Nebraska Fur Harvesters (NFH) held a successful statewide convention at the Boone County Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27.

The total admission count on Friday and Saturday was 400 people.

Attendance was somewhat smaller than usual because of the current economic recession and low fur prices, but NFH leaders said they were very pleased with the fairgrounds and camping facilities, and the community of Albion.

“I had a lot of compliments on the facilities and the town,” said Jason Reynoldsen of Albion, an NFH officer who helped to organize and stage the 39th annual convention.

More details in the Sept. 30 Albion News Print Edition.

City to transfer land to hospital

September 29, 2009

At a special meeting Monday, Sept. 28, the Albion City Council approved a motion to transfer a plot of city-owned land to Boone County Health Center for hospital parking.

The land, measuring about 120 feet by 132 feet, is located north of the Albion Swimming Pool. It is currently a grassed area with a picnic shelter.

The land will be transferred at no cost to the Health Center, but the hospital will be responsible for rebuilding the shelter at a location yet to be determined. BCHC must also pay any required survey or abstract costs.

The property will be checked for underground utility lines before concrete paving. Vic Lee, CEO of the Health Center, expressed appreciation to the council for the transfer, which will help relieve parking congestion at the hospital. He said the best access points to the new parking area appeared to be from Eighth Street.

Details in the Albion News Print Edition.

Ouch! Students getting their flu shots

September 29, 2009

St. Michael’s flu shot clinic
St. Michael’s flu shot clinic
Seasonal flu shots were administered to St. Michael’s School students in Albion Monday by staff from Boone County Health Center, and a flu immunization clinic was scheduled at Boone Central Public School later this week. In this photo, first grader Gage Groeteke gets assistance from Gayla Oakley as he receives a flu shot from Cindy Lesiak of BCHC.

September 23, 2009

Phyllis M. Bryan-Luedke

Phyllis M. Kesterson Bryan-Luedke, 87 of Lincoln, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. Funeral services will be at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2009.  She will be buried next to her husband Floyd at Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Cedars Home for Children Foundation 620 N 48th St., Ste 110, Lincoln, NE 68504 or the charity of your choice.

Clifford A. Lantz

Clifford Arthur Lantz, 83, of Stanton, IA, died on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA.

Boone Central Blanked By Panthers In C1 Grid Tilt

September 23, 2009

Olson applies the rush
Olson applies the rush
Boone Central took to the road again Friday in search of that elusive first football victory of 2009, only to be frustrated by the Fillmore Central Panthers in Geneva.
Boone Central continued struggling to get untracked offensively and allowed several big plays by the Panthers in an 18-0 loss that dropped the Cardinals to 0-3.
Card Coach Arnie Johnson feels his team is close to success and hopes they remain confident while seeking to further improve. Read more

Card Golfers Win BC Invite

September 23, 2009

Brooke Bolin on ACC #2
Brooke Bolin on ACC #2
Taking advantage of a beautiful fall day, the Cardinal girls golf team easily won its Boone Central Invitational tournament Saturday at the Albion Country Club.
It was the second consecutive tourney title for the Cards, as they continue to build momentum for upcoming conference and district competition. Read more

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