Progress noted at new store
December 27, 2011
Concrete pour at Rae Valley Market.
Concrete was poured in front of the store and on the northwest corner for the loading docks.
Green Plains to buy St. Edward elevator
December 27, 2011
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:GPRE) announced today its wholly-owned subsidiary, Green Plains Grain Company, has executed an agreement to acquire the grain elevator assets of KW Carter Company d/b/a JW Grain in St. Edward.
JW Grain has 1.9 million bushels of state-licensed grain storage and is located about 40 miles from the company’s Central City ethanol production facility. The JW Grain facilities, serviced by the Nebraska Central Railroad, can load 25-car unit trains.
Green Plains plans to increase the elevator’s storage capacity by up to one million bushels.
School Board takes initial steps toward building project
December 27, 2011
Boone Central School Board took initial steps toward a building project by approving four motions during a special meeting Thursday night, Dec. 22.
The board began the meeting with discussion of three aspects of facilities projects:
- Construction of a new grades 9-12 high school building as recommended by the facilities advisory committee;
- Renovations to be made in the existing school building at Albion;
- Disposition of the existing school building at Petersburg.
The board then passed motions to contract with a cost estimator, negotiate for building sites and hire a fiscal agent.
Local businesses to welcome New Year’s Baby
December 27, 2011
As the new year begins, area residents await the arrival of the 2012 New Year’s Baby at Boone County Health Center.
Area businesses will welcome the first baby of the year with a variety of gifts and discounts again this year. The First Baby Contest advertisement can be found in this week’s Albion News Print & Electronic Editions.
Walls rising for nursing home wing
December 27, 2011
Walls installed for nursing home wing.
Brester Construction Co. was installing prebuilt wall sections around the building’s perimeter. With favorable weather conditions continuing, additional progress was expected this week.
December 27, 2011
Norman L. Smith
Norman Lewis Smith, 86 of Albion died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Albion. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Verna J. Benda-Farnik
Verna Jeannette (Fulsaas) Benda-Farnik, 93, formerly of Verdigre and Petersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at the Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Center in Albion. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Dec. 27 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Raeville. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.
Jessie M. Wilson
Jessie Mae (Reiners) Wilson, 83, of St. Edward died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at the Cloverlodge Care Center of St. Edward. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Dec. 22 at the St. Edward Catholic Church. Burial followed in the St. Edward Catholic Cemetery. Miller-Levander Funeral Home of St. Edward is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Cards Finish Business At Lakeview
December 27, 2011
Bremer leads Cards
A strong overall performance.
An impressive victory margin.
Boone Central’s 57-38 decision over host Lakeview Thursday - BC’s second straight after opening the season 0-4 - was just what the Cardinals needed heading into the holiday break. Read more
Lady Cards Unbeaten After Blasting Lakeview
December 27, 2011
Marissa Beierman for two
While the Cards got off to a bit of a sluggish start at Lakeview Thursday, there were no long-term effects to damper a terrific start to the 2011-12 season in Boone Central’s final contest before the holiday break.
Boone Central, playing deep into its roster throughout the game, wore down the host ViQueens and ran away with a 55-29 decision that improved its record to 7-0. Read more
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