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Nov 14, 1984
LAUREL — Members of the Laurel Veterans Club Flag Corp belted stiff salutes as the high school band played “The Star Spangled Banner” Friday at the Veterans’ Day program. Featured speaker was Dr. Donald Hickey, professor at Wayne State College, who spoke of the origins of Veterans’ Day in World War 1. Veterans’ are the legacy of such wars of freedom.
Nov 14, 1984
LAUREL — The Laurel-Concord High School Concert choir sang patriotic songs in “An American Salute” at the school’s Veterans’ Day program November 9. The choir also performed at the tremendously successful “Choral Extravanganza” Nov. 8 at the school as did the Elementary Choir, the Elementary Honors Choir and “Expressions” the high school swing choir.
Nov. 14, 1984
COLERIDGE — On Sunday, Nov. 4 a Bowl-a-Thon for Spina Bifida was held at the Coleridge Lanes. Over $800 was raised by the 18 participating bowlers.
Nov. 14, 1984
The American Legion-Auxiliary county convention was held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wynot Friday. About 40 persons attended.
Nov. 19, 2009
LAUREL — The Nebraska Corn Board recognized Rich Erwin with its annual Elevator Appreciation Award. Erwin is the owner and operator of Laurel Feed and Grain of Laurel.
“Rich Erwin is an active Nebraska elevator manager who exhibits an excellent understanding of the value of the Nebraska corn checkoff and willingly assists in promoting this value with his customers,” said Bob Dickey, NCB board member who nominated Erwin.
In addition to responsibilities as an elevator manager, Erwin is also active in the community and has served as the past chairman of the Laurel-Concord school board and currently serves as the president of the Cedar-Knox Public Power District.
The Elevator Appreciation Award is presented annually to a grain elevator manager or personnel who is supportive of the mission of the Nebraska corn checkoff and help communicate the value of checkoff investments that are being made.
Nov. 19, 2009
LAUREL — The wait is over — Coleridge will be the site for a Middle School next fall.
After months of speculation, meetings, planning, research and differences of opinions the Laurel-Concord School Board members voted to approve moving students in grades five through eight to a Middle School in Coleridge for the 2010-11 school year. The board members voted on the issue. All voted yes to the proposal except for John Wolfgram.
Coleridge High School students will attend classes at Laurel-Concord and the two schools will be involved in a football co-op.
Coleridge is currently busing preschool through fourth grade students to Laurel.
Before the vote was taken, Supt. Rich Patton was asked to give his recommendation on the middle school.
“Supt. Patton was brought in with a clear set of eyes — we have asked him to look at this and give us his viewpoint,” said Board President Tim Bearnes.
Patton’s presentation included both the pros and cons of the middle school proposal.
“I knew this would be one of the most important decisions that you will ever make as board members,” said Patton. “We worked hard to get good information. I have spoken with many people and attended many meetings. I have learned a lot about this issue, the district and our
