News Update

Last spring the local community did a lot of work on the little park out along highway 136 as you turn to come to Conception Abbey. They named it "Abbey Park" in remembrance of Father Philip and Brother Damian. On the left (the 2nd picture) is a picture of the sign erected along the road. The park has a walking track and a picnic shelter.

Work is also continuing on the "Wind Energy Farm" in our area. I believe it will have 25 or 26 windmills. One of the windmills will be on our property. Also, the substation where the electricity generated will go into the electric lines is on our property. They have been hauling in the huge blades for the propeller. Up above (the 1st picture) is a picture of one of the props lying on the ground at the spot where a windmill will be located. This was taken at quite a distance away but you get some idea as to how large these props are. Three of them are on each windmill.

Work is also progressing on putting a new copper roof on St. Michael Hall. They have been working on the trim and also putting some of the roof on.

I have spent a lot of time this week driving monks to the doctor and to town for other business. It seems almost everyday I have been on the road.

This weekend is an off campus weekend for the students so many of them will be away until Sunday evening.