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Four Newman Grove churches -- Immanuel Zion Lutheran, Newman Grove Methodist, Shell Creek Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran celebrated the 150th anniversaries of their founding last Sunday, April 14, with a meal and special program.

Some 31 Boone Central junior and senior students, accompanied by sponsors, participated in Close Up program in Washington, DC, March 24-29.

Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family traveled to the Neligh-Oakdale Invitational this past April 9. It was great competition, which provided new top marks for the track/field athletes this season.

Albion community hosted an Honor Blood Drive on April 8 for Mary Urwin and Donna Iwan, saluting their long-time volunteer service to the American Red Cross blood drives here. Kyle Jensen from the Red Cross presented them with a cake and gifts for their service.

Planning, fund-raising and construction efforts are continuing at Lindsay for the new Lindsay Academy, an independent 7-12 Christian school to be located there.

First Communion was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at a 2 p.m. Mass.

Jeff Epstein was introduced last fall as the new club professional at Albion Country Club, and this will be his first season in the position. He said looks forward to meeting and getting to know the area residents and ACC members.

Masses in Petersburg, Raeville and Elgin have been recently announced. Petersburg will have mass on Sunday at 8 a.m.

Many Boone Central FFA members are entered in competitions at the 2024 Nebraska State FFA Convention to be held April 3-5 at the UNL East Campus in Lincoln. Boone Central members have qualified to compete in 15 areas of state contests.

A special benefit event is planned for Teigyn Reynolds, infant daugher of Skylar and Cabre (Johnson) Reynolds, at Ewing on Sunday, April 14. Teigyn was diagnosed with a rare lung disorder, and funds are being raised for a portable oxygen machine to make trips to doctor’s appointments safer for her.