Area farmers getting back to fields
October 27, 2009
Corn harvest in Boone County.
Most fields were still muddy on Monday, but corn harvest was in progress on some sandy soils. Some soybean fields were being harvested by Monday evening.
Wet weather has slowed the corn and soybean harvest throughout the state.
Petersburg to host Bloodmobile Nov. 9
October 27, 2009
Petersburg’s Bloodmobile will be held Monday, Nov. 9, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Petersburg American Legion Hall.
For appointments, call Kay Preister at 402-386-5739.
Petersburg Punkin’Chunkin’ postponed one week
October 23, 2009
Due to extremely wet and muddy fields, the Punkin’ Chunkin’ event near Petersburg has been postponed from its previously scheduled date of Sunday, Oct. 25.
Punkin’Chunkin’ has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1, due to the past week’s wet weather. Events will begin at 1 p.m.
October 21, 2009
Gerald Leitschuck
Gerald “Jerry” (Little Devil) Leitschuck, 74, of Grand Island, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island. The Reverend Michael Reiners officiated with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Darwin I. Clark
Darwin I. Clark, 86, of Delta, CO, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Willowtree of Delta, Delta, CO. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Mesa View Mortuary Chapel in Delta with Rev. Don Bavor officiating. Burial will be at Mesa View Cemetery. Please sign the memory tribute and view the obituary on-line at www.mesaview.net. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Mesa View Mortuary-Cemetery, 682 1725 Road Delta, Colorado 81416. 970- 874-8633.
Pribnow, BC Boys Team Heading To State Harrier Meet
October 21, 2009
Pribnow strides through pack
With personal records from virtually every competitor, the Cardinals finished with a pair of individual bronze medalists and qualified seven runners for Friday’s Nebraska State Cross Country Championships at Kearney.
Senior Kevin Carder placed third in boys competition and paced Boone Central to a third-place team finish which qualified them for the state meet. Freshman Cassidy Pribnow will join them in Kearney after also placing third in Thursday’s girls race. Read more
Boone Central Wins 1st Girls Golf Championship
October 21, 2009
Seda watches tee shot at state
Boone Central overcame all obstacles Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the 2009 Nebraska Class C State Golf Tournament - miserable weather, state tourney inexperience, defending champion Kearney Catholic - and won the school’s first-ever girls golf state championship.
It was a dramatic finish to a stunning season by the Cardinals, who had trouble even fielding a full team in 2008.
Boone Central finished with a 363 score over the 18-hole Riverside Country Club course in Grand Island, well ahead of Kearney Catholic (376) and Grand Island Central Catholic (382). Read more
David City Hands Card Gridders 28-7 Loss
October 21, 2009
Liss bulldogs Scout runner
However, in the case of Boone Central’s 28-7 gridiron loss to host David City Saturday, statistics pretty well summed up the story of the game.
Where was the offense?
The Cardinals got a 98-yard touchdown dash from senior Jerad McLean with 1:18 remaining in the contest to avoid a shutout. On their 27 other rushing attempts, Boone Central runners gained just 41 yards (1.5 avg. per carry).
The Cards had one additional big play, a 37-yard halfback pass from Logan Frey to Keenan Howell. BC’s other four pass completions gained 13 yards (3.2).
In all, the Scouts outgained Boone Central 301-189 in total yards, outrushed the Cardinals 231-139 and piled up a 17-4 advantage in first downs. Read more
Cardinal Volleyers Drop Heartbreaker
October 21, 2009
Struebing slams winner
The Cardinals got off to a strong start against Mid-State Conference foe Hartington Cedar Catholic, but dropped a crucial fourth game to the Trojans and ultimately lost their fourth consecutive match. Read more
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