FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLUB

        The program for the February meeting of the Club was under the direction of the Home Life Committee.  Gwen Montgomery introduced Penny Goodman and Sarah Graham who talked about essential oils and their use.  They had several handouts and gave samples of peppermint oil to all attendees.  They also discussed chemical free health and beauty products. 

        President Mary Amende presided over the meeting.  The Club Collect was led by Lorna Caliouette and the Pledge of Allegiance by Marcella Mahoney.  The minutes of the January meeting were read by Edie Fitzgerald, secretary, and Linda Leach gave the treasurer’s report.  She noted that the dues to state and national, and the donations to state had been sent.

        It was reported that the annual reports had been sent to the state federation.  It was noted that the club has 32 members this year.  Mary appointed Gloria West as historian.  The Community Improvement Program committee was reminded that its report needs to be in by March 1.

        Carol Amende, chairman of the arts committee, reported that the student art and poetry rules had been given to Albion Elementary School and would be sent to the Declo secondary schools.  She noted the deadlines are March 20 for poetry and April 18 for art.   

        Carey Leach, chairman of the library committee, announced that members will be contacted about what to furnish for the library fundraising dinner to be held March 3 in the Grange Hall. (see ad following)  She also gave a financial report for the library.  Edie reported that she had applied for a $300 grant for the library.  It was noted election for two committee members would be held in April.  Lorna Reeder and Arlene Smyer are the members whose three year terms will end.  It was noted that they can be reelected.

        Mary Lynne Bristol, editor of the Albion Valley News which the club publishes, reported that the newsletter is now on the Albion Valley website.  She noted that the web master plans to archive issues of the newsletter for one year.  It was also reported that a brief history of the club and other information will be put on the website.

        Under unfinished business, the president reported that she had found a four drawer file cabinet in which to place the club historical information.  It will be placed in the library.

        Following a report by the committee appointed during the last meeting to nominate candidates for Outstanding Clubwoman of the Year and Woman of Achievement, Gwen Montgomery was selected for the first category and Mary Amende for the second.  They will be entered in the state competition.

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A box in which to place donations for the Campbells Labels for Education and the General Mills Box Tops for Education was available.

        Refreshments were served by Linda Leach, Carey Leach, and Jennifer Friedrichsen.

AIR COMMITTEE

                The next meeting will be Thursday,  March 27 at 7 p.m. in Marcella Mahoney’s home.

BITS AND PIECE

from Loleta Merrill

        I have heard from Sandy Newman Hood that she is attending Western Nebraska Community College majoring in accounting.  She has made the President’s List with a 4.0 GPA and belongs to Phi Beta Kappa.  Congratulations, Sandy!

from others

        In spite of snowy, blowy weather, the Annual Meeting of Raft River Rural Electric Co-op on February 21 was well attended.  The Albion American Legion Post was in charge of the Flag Ceremony.  Those whose names were drawn for the 140+ gifts were Grant and Denise Clark, Sern and Helen Sorensen, Gerald and Glennette Brackenbury, Lorna Reeder, and Tom and Connie Geary.

        During the annual 4-H Leaders Banquet, Mary Amende received her 40 year Service Award and Mary Lynne Bristol received her 30 year award.  The Albion Patriots Club was honored with a certificate for being the oldest club in the county and one of the oldest in the state.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

        The annual cemetery cleanup will be held on Saturday, May 3.  More details next month.  Workers need to bring their own tools, trailers, wheelbarrows, etc.  Those living outside the valley who have loved ones buried in the Albion cemeteries are encouraged to participate.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

        Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Albion Idaho Cowboy Poetry Gathering May 9-10 at the Marsh Creek Event Centre.  This year features two full days of cowboy poetry and music, western memorabilia and craft booth displays and sales.  Contact Curtis Richins for cowboy poetry and music events and Loleta Merrill for craft booths.  An auction supporting the Community Relations Committee will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday May 10.  Those wishing to donate auction items should contact Jim Wahlgren at 673-6713 or Keith Rogers at 673-5588.

GRANGE

        The new vinyl flooring was put on Grange Hall kitchen floor during the first week of February.   Thanks to all who helped with removing items from the kitchen and those who helped with putting them back.  We have received many compliments about how nice it is.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

        Robert and Jeneal Adams of Albion will be honored for their 50^th wedding anniversary by their children with an open house to be held Saturday, March 8 from 4-7 p.m. in the Albion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

        They were married March 6, 1953.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on September 9, 1995.

        Their children are Bobby Adams, Bart and Pauline Adams, and Bret and Cindy Adams, all of Albion.

FROM THE FIELD

        Information concerning the Albion Masonic Hall that I read in the Albion Valley News brought back many memories.  My friends, classmates, and I attended many dances in the hall during high school days.  When more than 15 to 20 danced at one time, the floor “danced” along with us.

        It was great to know that our worthy Senator Denton Darrington’s class also held their Junior Prom in the Hall in 1958.  My class of 1940 also thought we were the only one to hold a high school prom there. (18 years earlier than the Declo class)

        Our theme was of the far north with the North Pole in the center.  Northern Lights were painted around the walls and we made hundreds of stars to hang from the ceiling.  My date was Bill Fries, who later became a Navy Captain of his own ship during World War II and now lives in the East.

        Decorating for our prom was just one of the many “fun” times we spent as a class.  My classmates were Ada Goodman Parke, Ruth Tremayne Foster, Roma Sorensen Brannon, Virginia Downes Clark, Glenn Clark, Bill Fries, and Lyle Jolley.  It was a such a small class we had the advantage of doing many things together.

        Glenn Clark was the only one with an available car and Ernie (Glenn’s older brother) always went along to drive.  We would all pile in and attend basketball games, chili parties at Lake Cleveland, and dinner at various homes or in the basement of the Albion High School.  Lyle and Roma were the cooks and our dinners always ended with pie or fudge.

We have seen many world changes in our lives and have remained friends who keep in tough with each other.  There are only four of us still living. (from Elaine Card Mahoney)

AMERICAN LEGION

        This month has been so busy that I forgot it was time for my article, so will just touch base briefly on what has been happening.

        We have had the District and Area Oratorical Contests. The State Oratorical was held in Mountain Home on Saturday 22nd February, and a young lady from Boise won with Whitney Anthon from Declo coming in second.

        On Sunday February 23, Pat and I were in Ontario Oregon, at the rest stop on the Idaho side to receive Dee Caughlin (Stride of Pride), who is walking across America. As she was handed over from Oregon to myself and the Department of Idaho at high noon, there were around 50 people there to greet and welcome her including the Oregon Delegation.  Since Dee has been in Idaho, the Legion Family has been there for her and Sue and Pat Patterson; they are not alone.  We are a family and a great organization.

        The CMN Radiothon was held in Boise at St. Luke’s Hospital on Thursday, February 27.  The Legion and Auxiliary monitored the phones between noon and 3 p.m.  With the help of the “Stride of Pride Team,” we were able to bring in $4,253.00 in pledges and donations.  It was a very successful three hours.

        Seeing as this is down to the deadline and I have an hour to get this written, I will see you all on Tuesday, March 11 at our regular meeting with more in-depth information on what has transpired during the month of February.

        Please plan to attend this meeting as there is a lot of business including planning for Boys State.

            See you at 7:30 p.m. at the Albion Grange

                          Don Gunderson, Post Adjutant

LEGION AUXILIARY

        During this time of crisis, we are mindful of those who have served their country and put their lives on the line in times of peril.  Our young people in the military today are also putting their personal lives on hold to answer their country’s call.  Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.

        Our members are working on many goals at this time.  Shirley Danner, our membership chairman, is working with LaDean Pace, Mary Amende, and Pat Gunderson to gather in the remaining members that need to secure their membership for this year.  These dues can be sent directly to Mary Lynne Bristol, secretary/treasurer. 

          Shirley Clark has been contacting the area high schools to get the applications submitted to the Albion Unit 124 for Girls State.  The meeting to interview the candidates for Girls State has been set for 7 p.m. March 4th at Shirley Clark’s home.  Elaine Mahoney has been absent from our meetings due to health problems, but we are grateful that she will be able to be part of the selection board for our Girls State candidates. 

        Marcella Mahoney and Shirley Clark have made visitations to area businesses requesting financial support for Albion Unit 124 so that the funds to sponsor the young women candidates for Girls State will be there.  Girls State is a citizenship building program and community support is essential in order that the program be successful.  We will be continuing efforts to obtain that support. 

        Lorna Rogers, Americanism chairman, has been contacting the area schools to see if there are any students interested in entering the National American Legion Americanism essay contest.

        As suggested by the Department of Idaho Education Chairman, the members agreed to participate in the General Mills Box Tops for Education program.  Lists of participating merchants and eligible products will be given to the members next meeting. 

        Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, March 11th, 7:30 PM in the Albion Grange Hall kitchen.  We are enjoying the attractive new flooring!!!

        Also, we do have some Albertsons Community cards available.  You present them at the checkout along with your own Albertsons card, and a certain percentage of your order total is donated to Girls State – a painless way to contribute further.

        See you all on Tuesday, March 11^th!!!

                   Harriet Cole, President Unit 124

SENIOR NOTES

        In January a nominating committee was selected to find candidates for three members of the Board of Directors and the election was held during February.  Bruce Bristol was elected, and Keith Amende and  Iona Bailey were reelected.  The other board members are Beth Reed and Marcella Mahoney.  Tom Geary did not run for reelection.  Marcella administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected members.

        A special Valentine Program was presented following dinner on February 12.  Edna Cahoon, Reuben Ward’s sister, from Almo accompanied group singing of nostalgic love songs and patriotic song.

        Menus for March are:

           5-roast beef, potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, rolls, cake and fruit, and beverages;

           12-lasagne, relish tray, Texas toast, elegant surprise dessert, and beverages;

           19-BBQ pork ribs, fried rice, oriental veggies, rolls, cookies, and beverages; and

           26-turkey roast, potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, ice cream, and beverages.

ALBION HISTORY OF THE PAST

By Verlene L. Powell

AN ALBION BRICK AND STONE MASON ---------------

                There is a picture in the Albion Museum showing two brick kilns and workers making brick for Swanger Hall, the main 1895 building (which burned down in 1947).  Ed Barrett, Judge Perkey, Ed Ramme, Oliver P. Anderson, and Lou Camp (Kamp) are the only ones that have been identified.

Louis Kamp (changed to Camp in America) was the father of Lottie Camp Brackenbury.  He was a brick and stone Mason and made the foundations for many of the houses in Albion; helped build the jail which was in the middle of what is now the Albion Park.  Lottie said he put reinforcements into the bricks so that they couldn't be made to slide apart for prisoners to escape. (Pictures show stone on the outside of the jail.)

                “Father worked on all but the last building of the Albion State Normal,” said Lottie.  “He died of a paralytic stroke on June 11, 1927, before Bocock Hall was finished.”

                Lottie, of course has died, but in 1976, she was interviewed by Ruth Heiner and Eleanor Woods for a story in the Burley paper and this information comes from there.

“My father was a stowaway aboard ship when he was only 11 years old. How he survived we don't know-but he wasn't caught!" smiled Lottie Brackenbury.  "You see, his father died from a cannon shot during a war, and his mother remarried ... His stepfather was mean to him.  One day he drove some cattle into a pond and his reward was a whipping.  He told his mother he could stand the whippings no longer, and so, she gave him permission to come to America, on two conditions.  First, he was to stay with one of her friends who was living in Michigan, and second, he was to finish his education." Lottie paused, reflecting on how her grandmother must have felt at this time, and how relieved she must have been when word was received that he had arrived safely in Michigan.

"He kept his promise, finished school, and lived in Michigan until he was 21.  He never saw his mother again, yet a month never passed that he didn't write to her, until her death in 1902."

                Louis Leonard Kamp (Camp) was born March 14, 1851, the son of Marie Bradfeld and Louis Kamp in. . Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany ... He worked in the coal mines in both Michigan and Wyoming before arriving at the mines in Utah.  While working in the mine at Park City, he and the other miners ... would board at Sarah Hoffines' Boarding House, “because of the good food,” Lottie added.

Sarah's daughter, Charlotte, had been married to James Wheyland, a saloon keeper in Park City, but he had been murdered when someone hit him over the head with a gun.  Charlotte was widowed at a very tender age with two baby boys.

Charlotte Hoffines was born in Salt Lake City, Oct. 14, 1856, the daughter of Sarah Mode and Peter Hoffines ... It was at Sarah's Boarding House that Charlotte and Louis met and were married, in 1879.  After the birth of their first son, Louis, they left Utah for a 40-acre homestead south of the town of Albion.  “But there wasn't any water, so father bought a place further east.  Mother took Fred and me to Salt Lake because grandfather was dying and we stayed for the funeral.. While we were gone father moved the two-room house and connected it with the house already there, making more room for his growing family.  Later he took away part of the log house and added rock rooms....

Lottie's sister Mamie (Mrs.  J. H. Price) graduated from Albion State Normal and first taught school in 1913, a one-room school at Soldier Creek near Fairfield and then later at Burley.  Other sisters were Elizabeth (Mrs.  Lee Dewey) and Mary Jane who lived only four hours.  “'Mother had pneumonia at the time, I suppose that is why the baby took sick.  And while Dr. Story delivered most of the babies-at least he delivered me (Lottie)-Mrs.  Burstrom delivered Mary Jane... to this day, I can hear her say, as she held the little bundle, 'Oh, she's going to go.'

“Henry and I fell heir to the ranch, for we moved back from Filer when the folks got old and couldn't do the work themselves.  We cared for mother until her death Aug 8, 1945.. .

'Pioneering? . . Well, some folks during early pioneer days cooked outdoors in the summer and at the fireplace in  winter.  My folks had a stove with an oven, something like today's camp stove.  Washday was an all-day job lasting from morning' til night. We washed by hand using a tub and board.  The spring was only 100 yards away-but I thought my arms would pull away from their sockets because I carried two buckets at a time.  Mother had a rocker washer where you rock the clothes back and forth by hand.  We also had a washer you turned with a wheel.  After I was married, Henry bought me an electric washer, then we moved back to the ranch where there wasn't electricity.  One day mother wanted to know why I didn't use my fancy washer.  I told her we didn't have electricity.  Well, she told me to go to the store and buy some,' smiled Lottie, "Mother never understood electricity."

"Father would cradle the wheat, then us kids would bind and shock it.  Then the reaper came to Albion and we thought we had the world by the tail!  Of course, we still had to bind the wheat and shock it until the binder came along.  Now look at the machinery the farmer has.  You know, I cried when father sold the cradle to a man from down along the Snake River,

“.. . . . . Oh, I remember HOW to pioneer - but I wouldn't want to again! ! !" exclaimed Lottie.

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            Have you noticed the painted murals on the gas tanks on the corner leaving town?  And other measures of beautification such as the fixed up and re-done rental houses and yards?  The little "strip mall" coming into town is a pleasant sight giving an old-fashion touch keeping with Albion's neritage.  Thanks to Roger and Leeana for their creativeness & desire to have property look nice.

Thanks also to Ina DiGrazia for the improvements and peaceful atmosphere at the , “Sage Mountain Grill" just across the street.

V.    and K. Powell

 SCHOOLS

March 21 is the end of the third nine weeks and school will be dismissed three and a half hours early that day for District Staff Development.

        Spring Break will be March 24-28.  School resumes on Monday,  March .

        Parent/Teacher Conferences for the Albion and Declo schools are scheduled to be held Thursday, April 3 from 4-7 p.m. and Friday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to noon.  These times will vary according to the school.  There will be no school on Friday. 

ALBION BULLDOGS

        Principal Kevin Bushman, after explaining the Accelerated Reader Program, cut the ribbon officially opening the Albion Elementary School AR library during an AR Family Reading Night.  The students began the evening by singing “You’ve Got the Albion Bulldogs.” 

        The 138 books were purchased with a grant from the Idaho Science Consortium, money from the cookie dough sale, and private donations.  The computer testing software was furnished by the school district.

        Teacher Jan Hartwell explained the Campbells’ Labels for Education and Generals Mills’ Box Tops for Education programs, handing out lists of eligible products and stores including Internet sites.  Collection points have not yet been established, but should be by the next issue of the AVN.

        Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, parents and students read books together and took the computer tests to learn more about how the AR program works.

DECLO ELEMENTARY

        Congratulations to Michael Westfall, Ben Lien, and Tanisha Adams who earned a Renaissance Card for academic excellence at the end the semester.

DHS

        Congratulations to Spencer Mendenhall, James Clayson, and Jana Bell for being named a Citizen of the Month in December and January;

        to Melanie Maestas for being selected as a Student of the Week during January; and

        to DHS for receiving “Approved Accreditation Status” with “Exemplary” recognition for the third year.

4-H CLUB TO START

        Any young person who was eight years old or older by January 1, 2003 who is interested in non-animal projects, may join.  There are over 100 projects to choose from.  Younger children can take Cloverbud projects, but receive only participation ribbons at the Fair.

        The membership fee is $4.50 per member and $2 for Cloverbuds which includes insurance for 4-H activities.

There is also a cost for project books which varies according to projects taken.  Parents are encouraged to attend this first meeting with your child(ren) to help them decide which projects to take.

        The club will meet on Monday or Tuesday after school.  During the summer the time of the meeting will be changed.

        Any Albion Elementary School student who needs a ride will be picked up at the school.  Those attending Declo schools will need to have a note to get off the bus at Amende’s.

        For more information, contact Mary Lynne Bristol, 673-5389, or Mary Amende, 673-6665.

CALENDAR

March 2003

*article in Newsletter

1- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

      Library open-10am-2pm

       Lorna Reeder, Janet Cole

2- Church

3- *Library Fundraising Dinner-5:30-7:30pm-Grange Hall

4- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

    Girls State selection-Shirley Clark’s-7pm

    *CITY COUNCIL-7pm-City Office

5- *Senior Citizens-Board meeting-10:30am

                              dinner-noon

    Scouts &Young Women-7pm-LDS church

6- Highway District meeting-7pm-Ron Sorensen’s

    Fire Dept. meeting-7pm-City Maintenance Shop

7- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

8- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

      Library open-10am-2pm

        Jennifer Friedrichson, Mary Amende

      *Open House for R&J Adams-4-7pm-LDS church

9- Church

11- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

      *Patriots 4-H Club-3:30pm-Amendes

      *Legion & Auxiliary-7:30pm-Grange Hall

       School Board meeting, 7pm-Central Office

12- *Senior Citizens dinner, noon 

       Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church

14- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

       Card Party-Grange Hall-7:30pm

15- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

      Library open-10am-2pm

          Edie Fitzgerald, Mary Lynne Bristol

16- Church

17- ST. PATRICK’S DAY

      Ron Sorensen’s Birthday

      *Albion Patriots 4-H Club ?

      *Community Relations Committee meeting-7pm-

             Wahlgrens

18- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

      *Albion Patriots 4-H Club ?

19- *Senior Citizens-Blood Pressure Check-11am

                                 dinner-noon

      Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church

20- Grange-7:30pm-Grange Hall

21- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

     End of third nine weeks

      School dismissed 1½ hours early

      FIRST DAY OF SPRING

22- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

Library open-10am-2pm

          Arlene Smyer, Lorna Caliouette

23- Church

24-28- *School Spring Break

25- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

       Albion Valley News items due

26- *Senior Citizens-dinner-noon

      Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church

27- *AIR Committee meeting-7pm-Marcella Mahoney’s

      Albion Historical Society meeting-7pm-City Office

28- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

      *Albion free skiing-Pomerelle-10am-4pm

29- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm

       Library open-10am-2pm

          Carey Leach, Linda Leach

30- Church

31-    *Albion Patriots ?

APRIL 2003

19- *Easter Egg Hunt-campus

MAY 2003

3-       Cemetery Cleanup

9-10- *Cowboy Poetry Gathering-Marsh Creek Event Centre

 *For only $1 you can have someone’s birthday or anniversary or other celebration put on the calendar.  Just call, send a note, or put a note in the AVN box.

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

-agreed during the February meeting to hold a Public Hearing at the beginning of the March meeting in regards to petitions filed by Leeana Hauser, the Albion Fire Protection District, Bennie Chatburn, and the City of Albion to have a 24 foot strip of city property on the south side of Market Street contiguous with real estate owned by the petitioners vacated and deeded by ordinance to these property owners; the Council is doing this so that the east end of the street will have the same dimensions as the west end.

-Larry King, Bonneville Power Account Executive for Albion, attended the meeting in order to discuss electrical concerns of the Council; he reported that joint customers of BPA have presented a proposal to the Administration which is being discussed and researched; it suggests some changes in how BPA should interact with its customers particularly with regards to new contracts that will begin in October of 2006; he stated that, unless costs and circumstances change greatly for BPA, there is a high probability that a significant rate increase will be made at that time;

-King addressed several questions from the Councilmen, but could not give an definite answer to some because of not knowing what the future will hold; Mayor Don Danner stated that the Council wants to keep informed so that it can make the best decision for the city and invited King to attend any meeting;

-during discussion about updating the city codes, City Attorney Kerry McMurray reported that several recent ordinances are not reflected in the document; he asked that the councilmen let him know specific revisions that they would like to have made, especially to the electrical ordinance; draft ordinance regarding water user fees for residents owning contiguous lots was reviewed and action was postponed for further study;

-Marcella Mahoney representing the Albion Improvement and Recreation Committee asked for use of the campus property on April 19 for the annual Easter Egg Hunt which the Committee sponsors; approval was given; she also asked about having outlets installed on the poles where stings of Christmas lights cross above the streets so that residents now footing the electrical bill will not have to do so; the Council agreed to check into the matter; Marcella expressed appreciation to City Maintenance Assistant Kay Powell for his help with the Memorial Christmas Tree;

-it was noted that City Clerk Mary Yeaman had purchased name plates to be placed on the meeting table for each council

member and city employee;

-Resident Deputy Sgt. Bruce Bristol reported that eight tickets were written in Albion during the past month;

-Animal Control Officer Steward Waldemar reported that dog licenses had been sold to approximately 80 percent of the dog owners in the city;

-discussion was held about updating an agreement between the City and LeRoy Robinson regarding the sewer lagoons;

Mayor Danner reported that so far, from a list of appraisers prepared by the city clerk, only one had expressed interest in doing the appraisal;

-Mayor Danner reported that the City does not need to take a Low to Moderate Income Survey at this time because the statute is being revised;

-City Maintenance Supervisor Stewart Waldemar was requested to check into the cost of flow meters for the well heads;

-following a report on costs of replacing the surface water delivery ditch with pipe, action on the matter was tabled until the feasibility study of the city water system is completed;

-McMurray was directed to send Galena Engineering a Notice to Proceed with phase one of the water system feasibility study which needs to be completed by May 1;

-approval was given for Yeaman to attend a city clerk and treasurer institute in Boise March 12-14 for which she will receive credits certification and to pay her expenses; and

-the council agreed to prepare a position statement regarding proposed wind power generation in the Albion Valley.