Albion Valley News GFWC FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLUB NON-PROFIT PUBLICATION Vol. XV, No. 12 ALBION, IDAHO JANUARY 2005
FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLUB The December meeting of the Club was the annual Christmas dinner and program for members and their guests. The ham dinner with trimmings was prepared by the members and served buffet style. Before the meal, three groups of young ladies from the Albion Dance Company danced to taped music. Following dinner Yvonne Desind, owner of the Wild Flour Café in Burley, directed a karaoke sing-along of Christmas music. She also sang a couple of songs. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by the Christmas decor provided by Carol Amende. At the conclusion of the program, she had each attendee draw a small ornament from a dish. Those drawing specially marked ornaments were awarded angel jars full of candy which were part of the table decorations. President Lorna Caliouette expresses thanks to the committees for a job well done. The January meeting will be Monday the 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall. The program is under the direction of the Home Life Committee. The Club will be placing donation jars in various businesses around the community to collect money for victims of the tsunamis in eastern Asia. Please give generously! The park fountain will flow all winter thanks to lights and sprayers newly installed. The club project is under the direction of Gwen Montgomery and the renovation work was made possible by a generous donation from a foundation set up by Sam Skaggs. Community Christmas Program The annual Albion Community Christmas Program was held in the LDS church building. The Albion Elementary School students presented “Christmas in Other Lands” under the direction of the teachers, Marsha Meissner and Jan Hartwell assisted by Shirlene Rogers, teacher assistant. Joy Hurst from Declo accompanied some of the songs at the piano. Recitation was interspersed with songs sung by groups and/or all the students. Again this year bell choruses by the various grades performed several songs. The evening’s program concluded with dances performed by three groups from the Albion Dance Company. Their instructor is Carlee Nelson. Bruce Bristol, Master of the Albion Grange, announced that this year’s Grange Community Citizen Award was presented to Len Marrs for his acts of service in and for the community. To conclude the evening, Santa appeared to visit with all the children and hand out bags of treats prepared by the Albion Grange. Local businesses and civic organizations contributed to help provide the treats. Keith Rogers announces that January 31-February 6 is once again “Souper Bowl Week.” Residents are asked to donate cans of soup or other packaged commercial grocery items for the needy. A bin in which to place them will be located near the front door of the Rogers home at 337 West Street in Albion. He will have a sign in his front yard during the week as a reminder. The event will culminate with “Souper Bowl Sunday” on February 6th. The goods will be delivered to agencies in the area who will see that they go to needy families in the Mini-Cassia area. Donated items should not be out dated. The Rogers will also have a bin in front of their home for at least the next three weeks in which to place blankets and towels for victims of the tsunamis in eastern Asia. Checks made out to “Disaster Victims Relief” may also be left. If any donor would like a receipt, Keith will get you one. AIR COMMITTEE Santa Came to Town Some expectant, but rosy faces could be seen Saturday night, December 4, in front of the Library as they awaited a visit from Santa. As Santa disembarked at the library, the lights on the trees in front of the library and City Office were lit. The Committee continued a Christmastime tradition started several years ago. The Albion Centennial Tree at the northwest corner of the library became a Memorial Tree for the holidays. White tole-painted wooden angel ornaments inscribed with the names of loved ones were hung on the tree which was lit with only white lights. Only a few who purchased angels this year were present to hang them on the tree. The angels will be placed on the tree every year. A prayer was led by Randy Brackenbury and Loleta Merrill led those assembled in singing “Silent Night”. Inside the library Santa handed out candy canes to the young people who came to tell him what they wanted for Christmas. The treats were provided by the AIR Committee. Santa then visited with and presented gifts furnished by the committee to shut-ins in the community. Due to the weather, there was no caroling around town this year. Christmas Light Winners This year’s winners of the Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by the Committee were: Tony and Tammy Lien, first place; Glennette Brackenbury; second; and Sandy and Lucky Koyle and Laurie McKeever, tied for third. All received a cash award. The judges were Linda Leach, Kerma Olson, and Lorna Caliouette. Once again there were so many wonderful displays the judges had a very difficult time deciding on the winners. The next meeting of the Committee will be Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at Marcella Mahoney’s. The members will be stuffing Easter eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt on March 26. LETTER TO THE EDITOR It seems to me that our city officials were chosen by us in the last election. It is therefore our duty to help them in every way possible. Then if you don’t like the way things are being done, first get involved and learn all you can and, remember, there is always another election. Lorna Caliouette OBITUARIES DONALD C. OLSON 80, died Saturday, December 11 at his home in Albion. He was born February 18, 1924 in Genesee, the son of Clifford Lawrence and Rosalia Hasfurther Olson. He worked in real estate in California from 1955 to 1972. He moved to Idaho in 1973 where he was a cattle buyer out of Albion. He was a resident of Albion for 31 years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and loved his family. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Eva of Albion; a son, Larry Olson of Martinez, California; a daughter, Rosann Gilbert, and a son-in-law, Lloyd Gilbert of Laredo, Texas; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one brother. Don’s wished to have no services and that his ashes be scattered over his favorite hunting area. Arrangements were under the direction of Payne Mortuary in Burley. REUBEN A. WARD 95, left this world on Tuesday, December 21 at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley. He was born February 7, 1909 in Elba, the son of William A. and Cloe Beecher Ward. He attended elementary school in Elba, but had to leave for his high school education which he received in Logan and Brigham City, Utah, graduating from Box Elder High School in 1927. He received his Bachelors degree from Utah State Agricultural College in 1931. He then served a 33 month mission for his church in Germany. He married Della Wickel on September 6, 1939 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He owned a ranch in Elba and lived there until his retirement at age 78. After he sold his house with the ranch, the Wards moved to Albion where he lived the rest of his life. Reuben was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and, at the time of his death, was a High Priest. He served in many capacities in the church including Stake Sunday School Superintendent in the Raft River Stake for 12 years and, later, on the high council of that stake. Teaching school occupied much of his time. He taught at Pegram, Pocatello, Elba, and for 22 years at Raft River High School before his retirement. After his retirement, he and his wife served an 18 month mission for his church in Iowa, Kansas, and South Dakota. Survivors include his wife, Della of Albion; a brother, Art (Beth) Ward of Elba; numerous nieces and nephews including Ronnie Cahoon of Albion. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lela Rae Smith and Sylvia Johnson; and two nephews, Ray Ward Smith and Keith Cahoon. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 27 in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Albion Ward Chapel with Bishop Kay Powell officiating. Burial was in the Grandview Cemetery in Elba. AN INVITATION The Albion church of Christ welcomes visitors to any of its services which are held in the Albion Grange Hall: Sunday morning- Bible study…..10 a.m. Worship……..11 a.m. Sunday evening- Worship……..7 p.m. Wednesday evening- Bible Study….7:30 p.m. Jesus said, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 paid advertisement SCHOOLS The end of the second nine weeks or semester will be January 14. School will be dismissed three and half hours early that day for District Staff Development. A teacher inservice will be held on Friday, January 21. School will be dismissed two and a half hours early that day. ALBION BULLDOGS Albion Elementary students presented part of the program for the Albion Community Christmas Program. They were directed by their teachers, Marsha Meissner and Jan Hartwell, with assistance from Shirlene Rogers, educational assistant. Recitation was interspersed with singing and bell choruses told about “Christmas In Other Lands.” At the conclusion of the evening Santa appeared to visit with the children and hand out treats.AMERICAN LEGION To start off 2005, as the Adjutant of Albion Post 124 American Legion, I will be giving a report on activity as a whole since 99 percent of the time it is only one person’s input. In our Legion Post it was very quiet in the month of December for the majority of our members. We had some traveling to family members’ homes for Christmas. The Post and Unit did hold their annual Christmas Party, but we did not have our usual attendance. That was due to some being sick, other scheduled events, and, partly, because of changing the date of our party. But for those that did attend, we had a fun time in exchanging gifts and eating the fantastic food our auxiliary prepared. Thanks goes out to all those that make an event happen; those in the background! It just does not happen on it's own. Special guests attending were Department Alternate NEC, Cleve Rice, and his wife, Rita, from St. Anthony, ID.; Commander Ed Pace's son, Richard, from Kelso, Washington, and Judy Wall from Albion. I received a Christmas card for our Legion Post 124 members from our new member William D. Fries from Michigan. Again, he thanked us for the Certificate of Appreciation for Military Service during World War II. Bill, also sent pictures showing the World War II Memorial which he visited the day after Thanksgiving. He was a guest of the Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis for Thanksgiving dinner. The pictures included one of himself standing at the arches of Idaho. He is an Albionite who was born May 31, 1922. Some of you “ole timers” probably remember him and would like to let him know what has been going on in this area, so drop him a line: William D. Fries, 6480 Kernwood Rd., E. Lansing, Michigan 48823-9432. Bill, I will be giving our Historians those pictures to be included in the Albion Post’s History Book that is being put together. Again, thanks for the communications. MEMBERSHIP: Legionnaires, we almost made 100 percent by December 31, 2004 and would have received a National Certificate, but we missed it by two renewals that are outstanding. Fifty-eight members have paid and we are at 96.67%. We have until April 13, 2005 to make our 100% for our Commander Ed and our Post. We are all responsible for getting membership; it is teamwork, and does not fall on only one person. The First Vice Commander’s responsibility is membership, but he is the chairman of the committee. Each of us has the responsibility to ask that individual, “Are you a veteran!” If he or she is, then give them the information on WHY they should be a Legionnaire. Every person currently serving in the military qualifies since the Persian Gulf in August 1990. We are currently in 139 countries keeping Freedom. The American Legion is the largest Veterans Organization in the World. ORATORICAL:Darrell Hatfield is the Chairman of District/Area Contests and I assume he is Albion Post’s Chairman also. He has proposed dates for the contests, but the time and place have yet to be announced. I have placed dates in “upcoming events” below for informational purposes only. They may change. The Oratorical contest is just around the corner so-o-o-o be prepared to schedule some time in assisting Darrell again this year with the contests. I am sure he will need our help. BOYS STATE: Information will not be available until after the Mid-Winter Conference Commission meeting. Then I will be meeting with Declo Post as to what we will be doing this year. I do know that Boys State will be back at Gowen Field in Boise this year instead of at Albertson College. This is a plus. DEATH NOTICE: I received a letter from Mrs. K. Kawamoto that Kay passed away in July of this year. Kay Kawamota was a WWII Veteran and I believe he was with the 442nd Division. The Kawamotos moved to Priest River, Idaho a few years back. Kay had 14 years with our Post. Our belated condolences go out to his family. Next meeting falls on January 11, 2005 starting at 7:30 p.m. (1930 hours) in the Albion Grange. Call a buddy (especially one who doesn’t want to travel by himself at night) and bring him along. Lets make this first meeting of 2005 a success for our Commander, Ed Pace. Upcoming Events, Albion Post and Department Activity Calendar: January 2005 11--Albion Post meeting, Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m. 12--Legislative Reception, Holiday Inn, Boise 14-16--Mid-Winter Conference, Holiday Inn, Boise 22--Post Oratorical Contest, time & place TBA 29--District Oratorical Contest, time & place TBA February 2005 1-10--Documents to High Schools 8--Albion Post Meeting , Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m. 12--Area Oratorical Contest, time & place TBA 26--Dept. Oratorical Contest, Helm Conference Center, Lewiston, ID Still Serving The Veteran Don Gunderson, Post Adjutant LEGION AUXILIARY We had a wonderful Christmas party. The ham dinner with trimmings was great and of course the company cannot be beat! Thank you to all of the people who brought the delicious things to eat!! Thank you, too, to all who brought the toys for the MSTI Toy Barn. We had a great response and Don Gunderson will be delivering those toys to the Mountain States Tumor Institute representative at the Mid-Winter Conference. We know the toys are a great comfort to those children who have gone through so much. American Legion Department of Idaho Mid-Winter Conference is January 14-16 at the Holiday Inn in Boise. Call the Gundersons at 673-5359 for more information if you wish to attend. We need to get the last of the membership dues turned in to Mary Lynne Bristol. So please, if you have not yet sent in your membership fee, please do so now. Our January meeting is on Tuesday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Albion Grange Hall kitchen. See you there! SENIOR NOTES The Seniors had a special Christmas treat following their dinner on December 15. The Albion Elementary School children presented a Christmas program of song, recitation, and bell choruses. Joy Hurst accompanied at the piano. The students were each given a candy cane. Steve Lerohl, an audioprosthologist with the Magic Valley Hearing Aid and Audiology Clinic in Twin Falls will be at the Albion Senior Center on Wednesday, January 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon to check hearing free of charge, clean hearing aids, and answer questions. No appointment is needed. Tickets are still available for the quilt and afghan. They are six for $5 for $1 each. Dues are again due now that a new year has begun. They are $1 per person per year. They are to be paid to Iona Bailey. Menus for January are: January 5-roast beef, potatoes and gravy, vegetables, cole slaw, rolls and butter, fruit and filled cookies, and beverages; January 12-macaroni and cheese, meat loaf, green salad, corn, ice cream, and beverages; January 19-chili, crackers, veggie tray, good dessert, and beverages; and January 26-chicken tenders, baked potatoes, spinach, fruit salad, dessert, and beverages.
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