NPPD hosts open house on new transmission line
August 25, 2009
NPPD employee visits with a Petersburg area resident during the Aug. 19 open house.
At a public open house in the Petersburg American Legion Hall last Wednesday night, Nebraska Public Power District was informing the public about this project. The power district was also seeking help from area residents to determine the best route for the new transmission line.
August 19, 2009
James H. Kleffner, Sr
James H. Kleffner Sr., 90, of Spalding, died at Friendship Villa in Spalding on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church in Spalding. Father Don Buhrman and Father Jim Murphy officiated. Burial was in St. Michael’s Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post #299.
Bernard L. Elming
Bernard L. Elming, 78, of Atlantic, IA, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Reverend Lanette Plambeck officiated. Burial was in the Atlantic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Heritage House Good Samaritan Fund, both in Atlantic. Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.
Kenneth E. Werner
Kenneth Earl Werner, 93, of St. Edward, died on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church, St. Edward. Rev. Glen Holtz officiated. Burial was held in the Evergreen Cemetery, St. Edward. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com. Memorials suggested to St. Edward Fire & Rescue; St. Edward Senior Center; St. Edward United Methodist-Presbyterian Church.
Mildred A. Kittelson
Mildred A. Kittelson, 94, of Newman Grove, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 at Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home, Newman Grove. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Immanuel-Zion Lutheran Church, rural Albion. Rev. Michael Kern officiated. Burial was held in the Parish Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com
Darlene J. Donnelly
Darlene J. Donnelly, 72, of Cheyenne, died Aug. 7 at Davis Hospice Center. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Schrader Chapel under the direction of Pastor Bill Jividen. Cremation was at Schrader’s Sunset Park Crematory.
Drivers Primed For BCR Championship Night
August 19, 2009
Locals Iverson (98T) & Anson (13J) battle
Jason Wilkinson of Neligh won the Street Stock A Feature August 14 and added one point to his lead in the tightest season point race at the Boone County Raceway as drivers made one final push to position themselves for this Friday’s Championship Night.
Wilkinson took the SS feature event checkers ahead of challenger Randy Hooker, giving him a three-point edge over the Humphrey driver going into the BCR season finale. Albion’s Mark Hooker finished fourth in the A Feature and is five points back of Wilkinson.
Norfolk’s Nic Kimmel gained breathing room in the Hobby Stock class, placing second in Friday’s A Feature while his nearest rival, Chris Tenski of St. Edward, finished 13th. Kimmel now has a 15-point cushion in the season standings. Read more
TIMEOUT by Joe Flanagan
August 19, 2009
Opportunity to help one of our own …
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve really grown to enjoy the stories of athletes and coaches using their positions to help others less fortunate.
Oh, sure, we still see numerous headlines documenting the seamier side of athletics. But, for every Plaxico Burress, Michael Vick, Dontae Stallworth or Rick Pitino, there are dozens of shining lights, such as Kyle Petty, Dikembe Mutumbo, Tony Dungy and David Robinson, making the world a better place.
I’ve written previously in this space about causes I’ve become enamored and involved with, including Petty’s Victory Junction Gang Camp and George Martin’s “a Journey for 9/11”. And, of course, in Nebraska, we’re all familair with the annual Shrine Bowl and its support of Shriners’ Childrens Hospitals across the nation.
All these causes are great ones and I know many of you are involved in similar projects and charities. But isn’t it always just a little more satisfying when you can help one of your own? Read more
Plowing Bee set Aug. 22-23
August 18, 2009
Plowing activities at last year’s Rae Valley Heritage event.
Saturday begins with a consignment auction at 9 a.m. on the north portion of the grounds. Working events and plowing start at 11 a.m., followed by the stock antique tractor pull and tractor games at 12 noon. The tractor pull features four classes of tractors. One class is for only steel-wheeled tractors.
. A “Parade of Power” begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The steam engine spark show is at dusk, and the old-fashioned open music jam and dance will be held from 8 to 10 p.m.
Sunday’s schedule starts with an outdoor worship service at 10 a.m., antique tractor balance contest and games at 10:30 a.m., and another session of working events, plowing and tractor games at 11 a.m.
On Sunday afternoon, horse and mule plowing will be at 12:30 p.m., a kiddie tractor pull is set for 1 p.m., antique tractor plowing at 1 p.m. and the final Parade of Power at 2:30. Following the parade, a kids’ money scramble will be held, and trophies will be awarded. The raffle drawing for a restored 1950 Allis Chalmers WD tractor, a pedal tractor and commemorative quilt will close out Sunday’s entertainment.
There is also plenty to see on the demonstration side of the grounds.
See the Petersburg Press Print Edition for details.
‘Bash in the Burg’ was successful
August 18, 2009
Randy Stuhr gets an award during the “Bash in the Burg.”
An estimated 250 to 300 people attended all the days’ festivities last Saturday, Aug. 15.
There were many games for children and adults. A dunk tank was a popular event. Several locals ended up in the water, and some of them were ‘dunked’ almost 40 times during their time slot. A Bounce House provided by Sentinel Building Systems entertained the children.
Complete details and photos in this week’s Petersburg Press.
Gov. Heineman in to check local economy
August 18, 2009
Gov. Dave Heineman
He spent more than an hour visiting and answering questions on a wide variety of topics from about 30 area residents who are involved in local government and economic development.
As for Nebraska as a whole, Gov. Heineman said the state has been “fortunate” to be one of three or four states that haven’t experienced a fiscal crisis due to the economic recession.
See complete story in the Albion News Print Edition.
County valuation tops $936 million
August 18, 2009
Boone County’s total property valuation will exceed $936 million for the 2009-10 tax year.
New valuation totals were announced Tuesday by Boone County Treasurer Joyce Sock.
The valuation boost will be more than 14 percent for 2009-10, and this marks the second consecutive year that the county’s total valuation has increased by more than $100 million.
See complete details in this week’s Albion News Print Edition.
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