Petersburg bank marks 90 years
June 29, 2010
Helping serve the barbecue were Petersburg State Bank staff members, l. to r., Angie Koch, Radene Temme, Allen Thorberg, Angie Simonsn and Ev Stokes.
Scott’s Backhoe/Well to hold open house
June 29, 2010
The new building recently completed for Scott’s Backhoe and Well Service in Petersburg will be on display at an open house this Saturday, July 3. The business is planning a customer appreciation day for this event, with a meal beginning at 5 p.m.
Health Center shows off new facilities
June 29, 2010
Tara Leetch, RN, greeted visitors in one of the newly furnished patient rooms.
That was the assessment of State Sen. Kate Sullivan and other speakers at an open house for the Health Center’s new patient care addition Sunday, June 27.
“This is a wonderful facility with state of the art technology for the people of Boone County and the entire area,” said Sen. Sullivan.
The hospital unveiled the 12 new patient rooms in its new addition to more than 250 people who attended the open house.
Vic Lee, hospital administrator and C.E.O., pointed out that the new wing represents the major portion of the current construction phase, but there is more to be done.
See the June 30 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions for much more on the new hospital construction.
Smoke n Chrome is successful event
June 22, 2010
Motorcycle in Smoke-n-Chrome show.
Above, Theresa Landauer shines up a Harley Davidson motorcycle for the show.
The show and shine event attracted nearly 60 cars and trucks, along with 30 motorcycles. The event was delayed for about an hour by a thunderstorm. Free will donations raised $588 for Albion’s July 2 fireworks display. Sponsors are planning another downtown show next year.
Health Center open house is Sunday
June 22, 2010
Boone County Health Center will host an open house for its new Phase III addition and facilities this Sunday, June 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The program will be at the loading dock, south side.
State Sen. Kate Sullivan will be the guest speaker. Tours will be available after the program.
Albion named top BRAN host town
June 22, 2010
Albion was named the top host community for the 2010 Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), according to the official website of BRAN, Inc.
As the top host for the 30th annual ride, Albion Chamber of Commerce will receive $500 to use for its own purposes, as well as $500 for a scholarship to a local student who will attend a Nebraska college or university.
The community hosted BRAN at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 10.
Carnival Days underway
June 22, 2010
Petersburg’s annual Carnival Days celebration is underway this week. Events began Tuesday, June 22, and continue through Thursday, June 24.
Many youth activities are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A free barbecue, sponsored by Petersburg State Bank in celebration of its 90th anniversary, will begin Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. D. C. Lynch Shows carnival is operating all three days.
Wind farm construction to start soon
June 22, 2010
Kevin Fullerton of Edison Mission Energy discusses wind farm construction plans.
About 50 people attended an informal meeting at the Petersburg American Legion Hall, where Kevin Fullerton, project manager for Edison Mission, outlined the project.
Fullerton introduced Abby Daniels, Edison Mission senior assistant management analyst; John Fraley, Edison Mission site construction manager, and Wanzek Construction personnel including Chad Eken, project manager.
Edison Mission has closed on the 81-megawatt project with Midwest Wind Energy. Some construction work was expected to start this week, and many more personnel are expected to arrive in early July. The major road and foundation construction work should begin July 5.
“We will have an aggressive construction schedule,” said Fullerton.
More details in the June 23 Petersburg Press Print and Electronic Editions.
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