Damp weather slows harvest
October 7, 2008
Combine sits in a partially harvested soybean field west of Albion.
Harvest was getting into full swing in the Boone County area last week, but rain and damp weather slowed progress early this week.
Most area farmers were getting a good start on soybean harvest, and an estimated 25 to 40 percent of the crop had been harvested in Boone County as of Monday. Read more
Spirit Week underway, Color Day Saturday at Boone Central
October 7, 2008
Boone Central Public School is celebrating Spirit Week, Oct. 6-10, with special events leading up to the annual Color Day ceremonies next Saturday, Oct. 11.
Color Day honors all school clubs and organizations. Read more
Shakespeare coming Oct. 12
October 7, 2008
Nebraska Shakespeare on Tour ‘08 will be presented in Albion this Sunday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Boone Central Gym.
This year, an abridged version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be presented for both students and the general public.
Record-breaking Cattlemen’s Ball wraps up with grant awards last week
September 30, 2008
Dr. Kenneth Cowan, Delbert and Marilee Niewohner
Grants totaling $79,900 were handed out to hospitals, rescue units, fire departments, a skilled nursing center and a health education project during a reception at the Albion Country Club.
These funds represented about 10 percent of the net proceeds from the 2008 Cattlemen’s Ball held in Boone County on June 6-7, 2008. Nearly 4,000 people attended the ball, which was hosted by the Niewohner Cattle Co. in a pasture northwest of Loretto, June 6-7.
The event raised a record $796,000, with nearly 90 percent of the money going toward cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Eppley Cancer Center. The remaining funds stayed in Albion and other area communities to benefit health-related organizations.
Read the Albion News Print Edition for complete details.
Burglars hit local business
September 30, 2008
A burglary occurred during the early morning hours last Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Kayton International Inc. near Albion.
The burglary was apparently interrupted by a company officer arriving early for work Wednesday, Sheriff Dave Spiegel said. Entry had been gained by prying open a door in the shop area.
Law enforcement agencies are now following up on leads in the case. Boone County Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Call Crimestoppers at 1-800-266-0935 or Sheriff Spiegel at 402-395-2144. Refer to case #08-0926. Callers will remain anonymous.
Enchanted Trail event set at Olson Preserve
September 30, 2008
An “Enchanted Trail” will be featured at Olson Nature Preserve, northwest of Loretto, to kick off the Albion Arts Council’s 2008-09 season.
The fourth annual event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Students, family and friends are invited to this free, fun-filled and educational evening along the banks of the Beaver Creek. Special attractions will include guided trail walks, a campfire, treats, a sing-a-long and viewing the night sky through a telescope.
The evening’s featured speaker will be WWII Native American code talker Sibby Le Beau.
This event is being sponsored by the Albion Area Arts Council, the ONP stewards, Boone Central PTO and Boy Scout Troop 155 of Albion. For more information, please contact Mitzi Fox at 402-395-2395 or Paul or Lori Hosford at 402-395-6727.
Progress noted at Vets Club
September 24, 2008
Veterans Club construction
Cattlemen’s Ball raised record total
September 24, 2008
A record amount was raised for cancer research at the 2008 Cattlemen’s Ball held last June in Boone County.
Total net income of $796,000 was announced this week by the general chairmen and treasurer Rick Martinsen for the Cattlemen’s Ball, which was hosted by Niewohner Cattle Co. on June 6-7.
Ten percent of this amount will stay in Albion and surrounding communities to benefit health-related organizations. The balance will be donated to Eppley Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. The chairmen and the Niewohner family will present the donation checks during a reception in Albion Wednesday evening, Sept. 24.
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