Albin News Readers,
I was disappointed that no one had any information concerning the story of the old log cabin North and West of Albin (story printed in the Aug 19th Albin News). If you know anything about Andrew Cunningham, his wife Mary (Rabou), children Mick and Viola, sister Nora Capitola, cousin Mr. Stevens, brother Clarence (a.k.a Ben Grant), or the events surrounding Andrew's death, please call or email me. I can put you in direct touch with the sisters and won't report anything you don't want me to. Has anyone else heard Florence Anderson's account of the killing first hand? Did your parents or grandparents mention anything? What was the Cunningham's connection to the Hull Cemetery on the Stegall road? The three sisters (Dixie, Mary Sue, and Rebecca ) would be elated if you could share even menial details about these events. Besides that, it's an interesting piece of local history worth saving. On behalf of the sisters, I'll say thank you in advance!
In local news, Milo Neil Lerwick was born 1:15 am Monday Aug 30 to Monte and Megan Lerwick of the Albin area. Milo was 7 lbs 15 oz and 21.5 in long. Grandparents are Ron and Bette Lu Lerwick of the Albin area and Neil and Debra Olsen of Cheyenne. Great-Grandparents are Phyllis Lerwick of the Albin area, Duane and Carol Johnson of Cheyenne, and Harold and Dorothy Olsen of El Dorado, Kansas.
Because the above news item pretty knocked the stuffing out of my week, my grasp on Albin news is a little thin this week.
The benefit dinner for Tim Malm last Saturday was an huge success. A crowd of 425 people showed up to eat dinner, take in the local music scene, and bid on the more than 200 items donated for silent and live auction. Brian Jacobsen did a fine job being the auctioneer for the live auction. The local musicians did not disappoint Rachael Schmidt brought a group of friends from the University of Wyoming to perform several a capella songs. After that, local musicians, Dean and Duane Anderson, Nancy Blomberg, Ron Rabou, Caleb Anderson, and others played everything from classic rock tunes to popular hymns. A special thank you to Brenda and Tednetta Anderson for getting the ball rolling on this one.
Here is Dixie's latest update on Tim's condition:
“3 John 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. We had some "prosperin'" today with the relaxation pretest shot---Tim' right leg didn't jerk and kick as much because his left leg relaxed with no muscular spasms and the knee bending a bit more. He was able to have some therapy sessions in the afternoon and did well with them. One of the therapists asked Tim the names of his three sisters and he named all of them--then she asked if he were to have a wrestling match with one of them, which one might win? I'm sure most of y'all can guess what Tim said---Jessica! He is getting a massage tonight from one of the therapists so we are hurrying to get back over to his room. Pray for another night of 'progress' (5 nights in a row without any medicine help!) He has been sleeping well so continue to pray for his restful nights! Until tomorrow...Howard and Dixie “
Amanda (Peters) and Jeremy Busch hosted a wedding reception two weeks ago at the home of Marvin and Donna Peters. It was a pleasant outdoor affair with good food and good company. Jeremy seemed remarkably at home with the local flavor given the fact that it was his first visit to the Albin area. Maybe Amanda will be brave enough to bring him to Albin Day next year. A good time was had by all.
My apologies to Amanda and Jeremy for forgetting to report this earlier! Finally, here is a reprint of Giffin's birth announcement with the correct spelling of his last name.
Griffin James Rundell was born August fifth to Jeff and Dawn Rundell of Lincoln, NE. Griffin was 7 lbs 14 oz and 21 in long. Grandparents are Ligie and Jan Rundell of the Albin area and Jim and Sheri Cauble of Scottsbluff, NE.
Master Gardner Ann Sanchez had this to say about raccoons:
“This year I planted three different varieties of sweet corn to space out the maturity dates. The early variety was just about mature when the crop was hit by raccoons. It was depressing to see the damage each morning and clean up the residue. I considered fencing, but I thought using a radio on a timer was much easier. I was elated to come out in the morning to find no damage. I felt very pleased with myself. After two weeks, the damage began nightly despite the blaring radio. My husband told me that the raccoons were enjoying the music while they ate the corn! Tonight I am staying out at my garden on a cot to protect what is left of the corn crop, and in the morning I’m putting up a three strand electric fence.”
In Ag news, all of the springs crops are several weeks ahead of the 2009 growing year. Harvest has already started for dry bean harvest and much of the corn is dented. Michael Lerwick reported 85% of his corn to be in the dent stage (the end of the kernels are starting to dent in).
The heat units for 2009 and 2010 May 15 – August 30 (Baseline 50 deg F) are 1678.0 and 1930.5! At this point, we are way ahead of last year's heat units, largely because of the last two weeks.
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