Boone County ambulance totaled in crash near York, NE
November 30, 2011
Boone County ambulance after Nov. 28 accident near York. (Photo courtesy of York Co. Sheriff’s Department)
One person was injured and an ambulance owned by Boone County was totaled in an accident Monday night, Nov. 28, at the intersection of the Highway 81 bypass and Highway 34, just east of the airport and near York, Nebraska.
According to the York County Sheriff’s Department, a 2010 Ford ambulance owned by Boone County was northbound at 9:22 p.m., driven by Randall Bruland, 50, of Albion. Fortunately, at the time of the accident, there was no patient onboard.
At the same time, a 2006 Pontiac Sedan, driven by Manuel A. Gomez-Griego, 32, of Commerce City, Colo., was eastbound on Highway 34 and approaching the intersection. When the Griego vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign, it entered the intersection and the two vehicles collided.
Upon impact, the ambulance was thrown into a light pole and entered the east ditch where it came to rest. The Griego vehicle came to rest in the median.
Bruland told investigators that the Griego vehicle did not slow or stop at the intersection. Griego said his brakes failed and he was unable to stop.
Injured in the accident was a passenger in the Griego vehicle, Alberto Griego, 25. He was transported to York General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Both vehicles were totaled. The estimated value of the ambulance was $200,000. The value of the Griego vehicle was estimated at $7,000.
Griego was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign. Alcohol was not suspected as being a factor in the accident.
NPPD halts construction on transmission line for pipeline
November 29, 2011
After more than two years of development work, Nebraska Public Power District has halted work on all three of its transmission lines that were associated with the TransCanada Keystone XL oil pipeline.
One of those transmission lines had been planned from Petersburg to Ericson. However, the project was canceled after a Nov. 14 announcement by TransCanada that it will seek a different route for the pipeline outside the Nebraska Sandhills.
The only continuing work on the transmission line route this week was leveling and overseeding of sites that NPPD had already purchased for substations on the line.
Details in the Nov. 30 Albion News and Petersburg Press Print & Electronic Editions.
City Council approves plans for new waste water plant
November 29, 2011
Final plans and specifications for a new $4 million waste water treatment plant were approved by the Albion City Council at a special meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 22.
With construction expected to last one year, the new plant could be operating by early 2013.
The council spent about an hour reviewing the plans with Roger Protzman and Ethan Joy of JEO Consulting Group, Inc. before giving final approval.
Acting on a timeline suggested by Protzman, the council also scheduled the opening of project bids for Jan. 12, 2012, at 2 p.m. at City Hall.
Details in the Nov. 30 Albion News Print & Electronic Editions.
VFW Auxiliary packs gift boxes for troops
November 29, 2011
VFW Auxiliary members preparing the gift boxes for troops.
About 18 gift boxes were packed Monday night, and there were nearly that many volunteer helpers.
Members helping with the project (above) included, l. to r., Vicki Gragert, Donna Sallach, Jill Johnson and Marion Kunzman.
Pictures with Santa set Thursday
November 29, 2011
Opportunities for photos with Santa will be available in downtown Albion at the former Moyer’s building this Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. The pictures will be taken by Nick Krohn Photography.
Thursday night will also feature the first Albion Chamber of Commerce certificate drawings at 6 p.m., and a low brass ensemble will play at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown mini-park. Cookies and drinks will be provided by Heartland Jewelry and Homestead Bank.
Home, Farm & Garden Show set for March
November 29, 2011
A second Home, Farm & Garden Show is planned at the Boone County Fairgrounds in March, 2012.
Boone County Agricultural Society will sponsor this year’s show.
The date has been set for March 24, 2012, and Theresa Scheffler will be committee chairperson.
An initial planning meeting was held Monday evening, Nov. 28, at Fairview Lanes.
New owner taking over at Albion Floral & Gift
November 29, 2011
Karen Rankin and Linda Ridder
Ridder, along with her mother, Karen Rankin, will be working in the shop. They hope to make their transition into the business as smooth as possible. Hours and days of operation will remain the same. They plan to expand the gift line to include baby and pet items.
In coming months, they also plan to have a kitchen area with baked goods, including cookies and brownies, as well as a coffee bar.
Read more in the Nov. 30 Albion News Print & Electronic Editions.
November 29, 2011
Wilbert J. “Cookie” Cook
Wilbert J. “Cookie” Cook, 81, of Albion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 after suffering a severe heart attack at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Nov. 26 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Interment followed at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, with Military Rites conducted by the Dan Cox American Legion Post 44 of Cedar Rapids. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Janet L. Johnson
Janet Lee (Palmer) Johnson, 69, of St. Edward died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion, with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Levander Funeral Home in Albion. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Gerald J. “Jerry” Spethman M.D.
Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Spethman M.D., 75, of Lincoln died Nov 22, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Nov. 26 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Entombment was at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to bmlfh.com.
Wallace (Wally) L. Abraham
Wallace (Wally) L Abraham, 75, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Lincoln and Albion, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011 at Mesa East Nursing Home in Mesa. Mr. Abraham donated his body to South West Institute for Bio Advancment, and at a later date he will be cremated per his wishes. A memorial service will be held on Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at Southwood Lutheran, 9300 S. 40th St. in Lincoln.
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