Keno on ballot? Village Board says ‘yes’
February 23, 2010
Petersburg Village Board held a special meeting Wednesday evening, Feb. 17, to discuss the proposal of adding Keno to the May primary ballot.
After a lengthy discussion with proponents and a representative of Keno Nebraska, the board unanimously approved a motion to place the issue on the ballot.
Details in the Feb. 24 Petersburg Press Print Edition.
Petsche joins Northeast CC Board of Governors
February 23, 2010
Shirley Petsche
Following unanimous vote last week, Petsche was seated on the board to fulfill the unexpired term of the late Nanci Lingenfelter of Plainview.
She will represent District I of Northeast’s 20-county service area.
Details in the Feb. 24 Petersburg Press Print Edition.
City sales tax revenue strong in December 2009
February 23, 2010
Albion city sales tax revenue increased in December 2009 for the second consecutive month.
Total receipts were $59,947, for an increase of 13 percent over the December 2008 total of $53,127, and up 61.5 percent over the November 2009 total of $37,125.
Sales tax revenue for the last six months of 2009 (July through December) totaled $257,433, and were down 9.3 percent from the 2008 July through December total of $283,827.
Motor vehicle sales tax receipts for December 2009 were also strong at $2,590. The total was up 16 percent from December 2008 but five percent below the total for November 2009.
Congressman Smith: Cap-and-trade will kill jobs, hurt agriculture
February 23, 2010
Congressman Adrian Smith
He met with about 15 constituents at Julie’s Restaraunt in Albion Tuesday evening, Feb. 16.
His primary message was that cap-and-trade would hurt both rural economic development and agriculture at a critical time.
“The economy needs to be the priority right now,” said Smith. “Job creation is the key.”
Parent-Teacher Conferences set March 2 at Boone Central
February 23, 2010
Boone Central School will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, March 2. There will be no school for K-5 grades that day due to the conferences.
Middle school and high school (sixth-12th grades) will have conferences from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the high school multi-purpose gym in Albion.
Elementary students will have conferences on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Scheduled appointment times will be assigned.
If you cannot attend, another way to communicate with teachers is through their individual e-mail accounts on the Boone Central School web page at http://www.boonecentral.esu7.org.
County Board approves road plan
February 23, 2010
Boone County’s 2010 road improvement plan includes 16 projects, but nine of those will be done by the wind farm construction company to facilitate installation of the Laredo Ridge wind generation project in the county’s northern portion.
County Commissioners on Monday approved the one and six-year road plan as proposed by Darrel Thorin, county highway superintendent.
Details in the Feb. 24 Albion News Print Edition.
‘Polar Dip’ again successful
February 23, 2010
Participants splash into the frigid Cedar River.
The Toma Rutten Memorial event raised money for a college fund for Toma’s children, Kaimyn and Hunter, along with funds for the “Cedar Cares for Kids” account, which is used to help area families recover from emergencies such as accidents, injuries, illnesses or deaths.
A chili contest, soup supper, singing bee and dance were also part of the day and evening events.
February 23, 2010
Irene Thur
Irene Thur died Dec. 23, 2009 at the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home. Memorial services were held Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor David Lapka officiated with inurnment at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, at a later date.
Doris M. Mack
Doris M. Mack, 67, of St. Edward died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at her home in St. Edward. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 22 at the St. Edward Catholic Church. Mgsr. Ralph Steffensmeier officiated. Burial was held at the St. Edward Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Ruth M. Green
Ruth Marilyn Green, 82, of Newman Grove, formerly of Albion, died on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Feb. 18, at Zion Lutheran Church, Albion. Rev. Larry Sydow officiated. Burial was held at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Harold G. Belgum
Harold G. Belgum, 96, of Albion died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 22 at Levander Funeral Home in Albion. Rev. Mike Kern officiated. Interment was held at Immanuel-Zion South Cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Post #44 and V.F.W. Post #736.
Sophia A. Becker
Sophia Anna Becker, 107, of Albion, died on Feb. 17, 2010 at the Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Home in Albion. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Zion Lutheran Church, Albion. Rev. Larry Sydow and Rev. Mike Kern officiated. Interment was held at Trinity Cemetery, Newman Grove. Memorials are suggested to the Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Home in Albion.
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