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Mayor Wesely, U.S. Representative Doug Bereuter and other officials cut a ribbon
December 27 to celebrate the completion of a $1.25 million expansion of the bus
maintenance and operations facility at StarTran.
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Mayor Wesely and Fire Chief Mike Spadt presented badges December 27 to four new
members of the Lincoln Fire Department, one of only 30 accredited fire departments
in the world. From left are Chief Spadt, Michael Cox, Marty Moon, Nancy
Engelbrecht, Sten Ulrich and Mayor Wesely.
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Mayor Wesely and supporters of Lincoln's new skate park cut a ribbon December 28 to
dedicate the new facility at Peter Pan Park. Donations for a second
facility for skateboarders and in-line skaters at Tierra Park can be sent
to the Parks and Recreation Foundation, 2740 "A" Street, 68502.
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Mayor Don Wesely (left) presents
Lancaster Manor resident Stan Parr with a Nebraska Cornhuskers sweatshirt
as part of the 2001 Aging Services "Trees of Love" program. Parr was one
of over 1,100 nursing home residents to receive gifts from caring community
members during this year’s annual Aging Services holiday program.
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More than 70,000 lined O Street Saturday for the 17th annual Star City Holiday
Parade. Mayor Don Wesely and members of his family -- wife, Dr. Ann Mari May,
and children Andrew and Amanda - rode in a festive carriage. A new feature
to the parade this year was the "Big Horn," a 27 foot, nine ton float that
had bells, horns, whistles and sirens that could be heard for miles. It is
a great tradition that kicks off the holiday season for Lincoln and surrounding
areas.
Parade winners included: Mayor’s Choice award went to Nebraska City float of the Olympic Torch Relay; Best Unique Vehicle award went to the Nebraska Corvette Assoc.; Children’s Choice award went to Christmas Story in Motion; The Costume award went to Alltel’s Toy Soldier; Earl Green Award to Papillion-LaVista; Spirit Award to Club Kicks; Walking Unit Award to the Trash Can Band; Marching Band A to Deshler High School Band; Marching Band B to Bancroft-Rosalie High School Band; Balloon Handlers award to The Grinch Experience; and Animal Unit to Greater Lincoln Obedience Squad & Golden Retriever Rescue of Neb | |
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