Five new teachers join Boone Central staff
August 18, 2009
New teachers at Boone Central
Struckman is originally from Brule, NE, and is new to the area. He will teach high school Spanish. Cassie Olson is an Albion native and Boone Central graduate. She will teach high school English and Speech. Sandy Sorell, who has lived in the Albion area for six years, will teach Middle School Special Education. Lisa Groth has lived in Albion for about 10 years, and she has taught at Leigh, NE. Groth will be teaching Family and Consumer Science this year. Joelle Feeney, who grew up at Petersburg, will be part-time elementary guidance counselor at Boone Central.
Complete story in this week’s Albion News Print Edition.
NPPD picks Midwest Wind Energy proposal
August 17, 2009
Midwest Wind Energy project area (bold outline) in northeast Boone County.
One of those wind projects will be in Boone County.
Last Friday, NPPD’s Board of Directors authorized entering into power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiations with Midwest Wind Energy/Edison Mission Midwest. NPPD will seek an agreement for 80 megawatts of wind-powered generation from a site near Petersburg.
The district is also interested in negotiating an agreement for a second project northeast of Broken Bow, NE, to also be developed by Midwest Wind Energy/Edison Mission Midwest, if NPPD can find other utility participants to purchase up to half of the output of the total projects.
It is expected that once negotiations are concluded, NPPD would approve final contract(s) later this year. The facilities would be operational by the end of 2010 or early in 2011.
See details in this week’s Albion News Print Edition.
August 12, 2009
Duane A. Horn
Duane A. Horn, 93, of St. Edward, died on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at the Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at St. Edward Catholic Church. Fr. Jim Novotny officiated with burial in the St. Edward Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Raymond Roy Steinbach
Raymond Roy Steinbach, 52, of St. Edward, died Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the Boone County Health Center in Albion. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Miller-Levander Funeral Home, St. Edward. Rev. Glen Holtz officiated. Burial was held in the Valley View Cemetery, Genoa. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
John L. “Jack” Neely
John L. “Jack” Neely, 84 of Scottsdale, AZ, died at his home on Aug. 3, 2009. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 6 at Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ. A military burial was held at Paradise Memorial Garden on Friday, Aug. 7. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Fajman, Kelley Score Wins For Locals At BCR
August 12, 2009
Mike Kelley Won LM A Feature Friday
TIMEOUT by Joe Flanagan
August 12, 2009
New Season In The Air …
I hope you didn’t blink and miss it, summer has officially come and gone.
Oh, we’ll have some warm - reeeeaaaally warm - weather yet, but the fall sports season is upon us and schools are opening. If you didn’t squeeze that vacation in - sorry.
As much as I hate to see summer fly by, I can never get upset at the onset of the new season. Probably because it’s my favorite time of year. Read more
Giant Pumpkin Growing Tips — August 2009
August 12, 2009
By Jim Leifeld
Some growers are reporting rapid growth on their selected pumpkins. We have one that measures 24 inches long and 67 inches in circumference. 136 pounds.
Only work in your patch in the warmer part of the day when the leaves are dry. Keep that giant growing by keeping plenty of water on it. Do your watering to the vine with soaker hoses rather than a sprinkler, to stop fungus and other diseases from starting. If you are getting any disease, stop in and we will fix you up with whatever you need. You also should be watching for cucumber beetles and squash vine borers. If you are having trouble with the beetles, we have a trick for you to stop them. A yellow bucket with soapy water in it will attract and trap them! We can get you the right pesticides and the proper way to use them. If you do get some dead leaves from insects or disease, remove them from the vine and move them away to stop further infestation.
Village Board adopts three new ordinances
August 11, 2009
Petersburg Village Board met last Tuesday evening, Aug. 4 and passed three new ordinances involving the creation of a Community Development Agency, amending the official zoning map, and, approving a lot split.
Zoning Director Barb Hansen explained that rezoning of the proposed new housing site must reflect the future use of the land to make zoning official. Hansen stated, “We don’t have to completely undo the zoning, there’s no real problem.” She will also inform the school district of the subdivision. The I-1 area has been rezoned to higher residential. The change will be made to the future land use map. Hansen stated, “There was a misunderstanding with the first survey.”
The board also passed a TIF financing ordinance which allows the village to create the Community Development Agency in the Village of Petersburg. This board will elect a chairman, vice chairman and have power to employ counsel and a director. Michael Bacon will assist with set up at a cost of $10,000.
Complete details in this week’s Petersburg Press Print Edition.
Fire Department gets new truck
August 11, 2009
New Petersburg Fire Department truck
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