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April 2025

Albert E. Miller, 86

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A Mass of Christian Burial for Albert Eugene Miller, 86, of South Bend, Indiana was celebrated on Monday, April 14, 2025 in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Burial followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Laureen M. Stelley, 86

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FROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT. A Celebration of Life for Laureen Margaret Stelley, 86, was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025,at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.
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Babbling Brook

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It’s really part of the job, I can’t avoid talking about folks. It’s sort of like church, where every discussion starts with ‘not to be a gossip, buuuuuuuut....” As I’ve been able to spend more and more time writing and learning about this community, I have to say, I’m continually impressed.
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Scouts gather 734 food items...

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Members from the Albion Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop and Girl Scouts collected 734 items for the Boone County Food Pantry April 5th. The Troop appreciates everyone that helped with the gathering, collecting and donating this year.
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Swim lessons for generations of students

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Before moving to Albion, Lonnelle Rasmussen, a certified Water Safety Instructor, taught swimming lessons at three other facilities. She began teaching adult swimming lessons at BCFC in January 1986.
Youth of all ages come to the Center for swimming lessons.

Newman Grove NHS inducts new members

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The Newman Grove National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed seven new members during its induction ceremony held on Monday, March 24th. This year marks the 98th anniversary of the school’s NHS charter, which was issued on April 26, 1927, making it one of the oldest in the state of Nebraska.
New inductees are (l-r): Micah Cuevas, Dylan Luetkenhaus, Piper Jarecki, Allyx Forre, Isabella Santarosa and Madysen Wiese.

Shred event to help Food Pantry

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Jill Anding of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, is partnering with the Boone County Area Food Pantry to host a shred event. During this event, Thrivent will offer free paper shredding to the community, and assemble and donate Birthday Party Bags to the food pantry People are invited to join the event on Wednesday, April 30, from 4-6 p.m., at 1112 W State Street to help the Boone County Area Food Pantry with a goal of assembling 50 Birthday Party Bags.
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