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He flies a powered parachute, and every flight is adventure

December 6, 2011

Colin Koeppen prepares to fly his powered parachute last summer.
Colin Koeppen prepares to fly his powered parachute last summer.
No it’s not a bird, no it’s not a plane. It’s Colin Koeppen, rural Boone County resident, flying his powered parachute all over Boone County.

Koeppen bought the early 1990 model, single-seated powered parachute last fall, but was unable to take it up until this past spring. Last winter, he taught himself how to fly the parachute and by Easter Sunday, the wind was calm and he felt comfortable enough to get in and try it out for the first time.

“Every flight is an adventure,” remarked Koeppen.

The parachute will go about 30 miles per hour and has enough gas for about an hour and 15 minutes of flying.

Read more in the Dec. 7 Albion News Print & Electronic Editions, available by subscription.

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VFW Auxiliary packs gift boxes for troops

November 29, 2011

VFW Auxiliary members preparing the gift boxes for troops.
VFW Auxiliary members preparing the gift boxes for troops.
Auxiliary members of VFW Post 736, Albion, continued their annual holiday project Monday evening, packing gift boxes to send to military personnel serving overseas. The boxes of gifts and candy also included cards from Boone Central third graders.

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.

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Her brother helped out

November 22, 2011

Jami Scott, left, and her brother, Joel.
Jami Scott, left, and her brother, Joel.
Jami Scott of Belgrade (left), a member of the University of Nebraska at Kearney ‘Nebraskats’ recruited her brother, Joel, to perform with her in one selection during the group’s concert Sunday evening, Nov. 20, at Boone Central High School in Albion. Joel, an eighth grader at Cedar Rapids, helped out with a dance routine due to the absence of one of the Nebraskats’ members.

The Nebraskats opened their annual winter tour with the Albion concert, sponsored by the Albion Area Arts Council. The 14-member group and their backup band performed medleys from Broadway musicals and from the movie, “The Polar Express.” After spending Sunday night with local families, they continued on their tour with performances at Aurora and Hastings on Monday.

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Bob Wilson receives ‘Living Veteran’ honor

November 15, 2011

Bob Wilson, left, accepts Living Veteran award from Dale Bowman.
Bob Wilson, left, accepts Living Veteran award from Dale Bowman.
Bob Wilson prefers to remain in the background, helping out with the projects of local veterans’ organizations.

On Veterans Day, the longtime Albion resident was asked to step forward and be recognized with the local “Living Veteran” award.

“I was very surprised and proud to be honored,” said Wilson, a veteran of the Korean War. “There are so many great volunteers who serve in our veterans’ groups.”

He received the award from Dale Bowman, representing Manderson Lehr American Legion Post 163 and VFW Post 736, during the annual Veterans Day program at the Boone Central High School Gym. After that program, a flag-raising ceremony was held in his honor at Albion’s downtown mini-park.

Details in the Nov. 16 Albion News Print & Electronic Editions.

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GSS Albion celebrates start of new wing

November 8, 2011

Bill Schriver speaks during groundbreaking ceremonies at GSS-Albion on Nov. 3.
Bill Schriver speaks during groundbreaking ceremonies at GSS-Albion on Nov. 3.
Many have helped in many ways to make the new wing at Good Samaritan Society’s Wolf Memorial Home a reality.

Many will help in the future, speakers predicted at a groundbreaking last Thursday, Nov. 3. The ceremony recognized all those who stepped forward to support construction of the new 20-bed skilled nursing wing that will soon be rising at the Albion nursing home.

Addressing the crowd and participating in the groundbreaking ceremony were Kerry Davidson, GSS-Albion administrator; Jim Droppers, regional director of operations for Good Samaritan Society; Bill Schriver, advisory board member and chairman of the capital campaign; Jim Wells, a strong supporter of the GSS-Albion campus; Jay Wolf, representing the Wolf Foundation, and Linda Kerkman, an RN with GSS-Albion who spoke on behalf of staff and residents.

Details in the Nov. 9 Albion News Print & Electronic Editions.

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Friends, neighbors harvest for Dean Hamling

November 1, 2011

Semi tractor-trailer is loaded from a grain cart at the Dean Hamling farm.
Semi tractor-trailer is loaded from a grain cart at the Dean Hamling farm.
Dozens of friends and neighbors brought their semi tractor-trailers, combines, tractors and grain carts to the Dean Hamling farm southeast of Cedar Rapids last Thursday morning, Oct. 27.

Their purpose was to harvest corn for fellow farmer Dean Hamling, who underwent a stem cell transplant this week at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, for Hodgkins lymphoma.

Friends organized the harvest bee after learning that Hamling must spend six weeks in isolation after the procedure. That meant Hamling likely wouldn’t be able to finish up the fall harvest on his own.

A total of about 50 people brought 16 semi tractor-trailers, six combines, and nine tractors with grain carts. They harvested, hauled and stored the corn from 200 acres in about five hours.

Details in the Nov. 2 Albion News Print & Electronic Editions.

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4-H members, leaders earn awards

October 25, 2011

Karen Benes, left, and Rebecca Dozler
Karen Benes, left, and Rebecca Dozler
Boone County 4-H families had pork sandwiches and hot dogs at the annual 4-H Achievement Party held Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Albion.

Many local 4-H members, leaders and volunteers were recognized for their special efforts and years of participation in the 4-H program, said Steve Pritchard, Extension Educator in Boone and Nance counties

Karen Benes (above left) received the 2011 Boone County Heart of 4-H Award as a leader.

Rebecca Dozler (above right) received the Neil Carder Memorial Award for her 4-H activities.

See the complete list of awards in the Oct. 26 Albion News Print & Electronic Editions.

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Coach Johnson honored for more than 200 wins

October 18, 2011

Arnie and Peggy Johnson
Arnie and Peggy Johnson
Boone Central High School football coach Arnie Johnson addresses the crowd gathered to honor him on reaching the 200-win mark last Friday night.

“I’m sure glad we won that one,” said Johnson in relief after the Cardinals edged O’Neill 3-0 for win #202.

More in the Oct. 19 Albion News and Petersburg Press Print & Electronic Editions.

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