Wounded warrior rehabs at BCHC
January 26, 2011
Jim Meyer, a physical therapist at Boone County Health Center, works with Marine L. Cpl. Neal Claar of Petersburg.
In September, Claar was severely injured by a young suicide bomber in Afghanistan. The bomb shattered his femur, the long bone in his leg, took his left eye and injured two fingers on his right hand. His body sustained multiple shrapnel wounds.
Claar, who remembers the bombing and the immediate time after the incident, recovered for three months in Veterans’ Hospitals in Maryland and Minnesota. His recovery in those facilities went well and in December of 2010, Claar was able to choose a follow up facility to continue his rehabilitation.
“Without a doubt, I chose to come home to the Petersburg, Albion area and continue my rehabilitation at the Boone County Health Center,” said Claar.
City sales tax receipts again stronger
January 26, 2011
Albion city sales tax receipts continued to show strength in November 2010, with another double digit increase over the same month the previous year.
The city’s total receipts for November 2010 were $47,834, according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue. That’s an increase of $10,709 or 29 percent from the November 2009 total of $37,125.
November totals marked the 13th straight month of double digit increases over the previous year.
Details in the Jan. 26 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
Vietnam War Memorial will be at fair
January 26, 2011
A special feature of the 2011 Boone County Fair will be the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall, which will be located on the fairgrounds July 8-11.
The wall will be arriving at the fairgrounds in Albion on July 6. Set up will begin on July 7, and the wall will be ready for viewing on July 8.
The Moving Wall, completed in 1984, is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, which pays tribute to the nearly 58,000 Americans who died in the Vietnam War.
This is the same Moving Wall that was displayed in Tilden 2 1/2 years ago.
Commissioners pick Machacek for new position
January 26, 2011
Sheryl Machacek
She will begin her additional duties on Feb. 1, 2011.
Commissioners made plans Monday to meet next week with Machacek, Sheriff Dave Spiegel and Platte County Emergency Manager Tim Hoffbauer to discuss the combined position.
Hoffbauer has offered his assistance in transition, commissioners said. Read more
Board discusses lack of compliance
January 26, 2011
Boone County Planning Commissioners spent much of their meeting Monday night, Jan. 24, discussing lack of compliance with county zoning regulations.
Barb Hanson, zoning administrator, reported that she will have at least 30 letters going out to county residents who have built structures without first obtaining zoning permits.
Zoning regulations require permits for all new structures, including additions to existing structures in rural areas.
Hanson also reported that her office had received two complaints regarding expansion of livestock facilities without a permit.
Details in the Jan. 26 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
Chamber, AEDC leaders tell plans for coming year
January 26, 2011
Outgoing Chamber President Shirley Petsche awards a plaque to 2011 President Dr. Rich Heidemann.
Jill Anding, executive director of both organizations, reviewed the past year’s activities. Shirley Petsche, 2010 chamber president, introduced Dr. Rich Heidemann as the new chamber president.
Dr. Heidemann introduced plans for 2011 events, which will include a new event, the Home, Farm and Garden Show on April 2, as well as Golf Scramble, Rhythm ‘n Ribs, Stinker Days, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Trick-or-Treating, Customer Appreciation Day, Christmas promotion, Santa Claus visit and Hayrack Ride.
Doug Young, AEDC president, announced the new community development goals for 2011: Build one new affordable home and rehabilitate one existing home; begin a facade improvement program for downtown buildings, and recruit at least one new business to Albion.
More details in the Jan. 26 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
January 25, 2011
Felicia H. (Landauer) Houston
Felicia Helen (Landauer) Houston, 39, of Wichita, KS, died on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 25 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion. Burial was held in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Eileen E. Freeman
Eileen Eleanor Freeman, 88, of Tigard, OR, died Jan. 7, 2011 at her home. A celebration of life will be held Jan. 29, 2011 at 1 p.m. at her home in Tigard.
Leta L. Robey
Leta Louise Robey, 88 of Butler, MO, died on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial was held in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.
Doris Dohmen
Doris Dohmen, 56, of Omaha, formerly of Lindsay, died on Thursday Jan. 20, 2011 in Omaha. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. Burial was held in the parish cemetery.
Cards Play Well In Pair, Topple 11-2 Ord
January 25, 2011
Sorell up and in for deuce
Boone Central, 5-10, will travel to Battle Creek Friday before beginning play in the annual Mid-State Conference Tournament in Norfolk Feb. 1. Read more
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