Progress is evident at wind farm
August 31, 2010
First wind tower section in place.
Two large cranes were nearby, and wind tower components have been arriving regularly at the various tower sites.
The 54-tower, 81-megawatt wind farm is scheduled for completion by the end of 2010.
Wagonhammer Ranches mark 100 years
August 31, 2010
Wagonhammer Ranches celebrated their 100 year anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 28 with over 400 people present, including past and present employees, customers, family and friends.
The celebration was held in tents at the Wagonhammer East Ranch, west of Elgin.
After a catered dinner, Elaine and Jay Wolf welcomed all the guests.
Elaine spoke about the importance of the cattle industry and what it has meant to her family and the community.
Jay gave the history of Wagonhammer Ranches, beginning with Max and Julius Wolf’s immigration to the United States. He then introduced all the past and present employees who were in attendance.
After the meal, the guests visited, listened to music and enjoyed the ranch scenery.
Driver dies in truck roll-over
August 31, 2010
A semi tractor-trailer driver was killed in a roll-over accident last Friday, Aug. 27, on 110th Street east of Raeville, NE.
The 4:20 p.m. accident claimed the life of Gerald Lesko, 46, of Brodhead, WI, who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department.
Lesko had delivered equipment to the Laredo Ridge Wind Farm and was driving a 1988 Peterbilt tractor-trailer westbound on 110th Street when he apparently lost control. The vehicle flipped into the south ditch. Lesko was apparently not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, the Sheriff’s Department reported.
The semi, owned by Glen Strickland American Transportation Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, was a total loss.
Commissioners again deal with fence repairs
August 31, 2010
Boone County Commissioners again Monday approved a motion to pay for materials to replace fences damaged in clearing snow from roads last winter.
Lawrence Stuhr and Randy Pelster presented bills totaling $378 for materials to replace fence northeast of Petersburg. They had already purchased the posts and wire, and replaced the damaged fence.
Both land owners said they had not previously talked to county officials about the fence replacement; but decided to submit their claim after the county had agreed to pay material costs for a similar fencing claim in July.
Tom Schuele, county board chairman, pointed out that the county had not been previously informed of this fence damage so it could be documented. Also, the county would have been exempt from sales tax on the materials purchase. However, he agreed that reimbursement for materials was justified. “This (past) winter was one that none of us ever hope to see again,” he said.
Additional details in Sept. 1 Albion News and Petersburg Press Print and Electronic Editions.
Rhythm ‘n Ribs is successful event
August 31, 2010
Casey Slaymaker and James Kunzman prepare to serve meat from their grill during Rhythm ‘n Ribs.
It was all part of the first ever Rhythm ‘n Ribs event sponsored last Saturday, Aug. 28, by the Albion Chamber of Commerce.
Attendance during the days’ event was nearly 700 people, including volunteers, workers, and band members.
“It was a success,” said Chamber President Shirley Petsche. “The committee will consider some improvements for next year. We will also be adding more help for the set up and clean up. Initial clean up on Saturday lasted into the early morning hours, but Sunday was done in about four hours.”
See the Sept. 1 Albion News Print or Electronic Editions for winners and details.
August 31, 2010
Samuel McBride
Samuel McBride, 56, of Columbus, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Gass Haney Funeral Home. brother.
Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com.
Boone Central Softball Opens With Busy Week
August 31, 2010
The Boone Central varsity softball team began its 2010 fall season full steam ahead this past week, playing five games in a triangular at Cross County and the Fillmore Central Invitational tournament.
The Cardinals opened the campaign Thursday by winning a pair of wild offensive donnybrooks in Stromsburg, but dropped three contests to tough opponents in Saturday’s tourney action at Geneva. Read more
Lady Card Golfers Open 2010 Campaign
August 31, 2010
The Boone Central girls golf team got its 2010 season underway Thursday, Aug. 26, in a dual meet at Pawnee Hills Golf Course vs. host Fullerton.
The Cardinals easily won the varsity competition in the nine-hole dual, 171-206. Boone Central’s top three returning golfers were all sharp, led by senior Brooke Bolin’s 38. Soph Amy Ahlers fired a 39 and junior Britany Seda carded a round of 41. Breann Thorberg added a 53 to the varsity score and Taylor Ivers shot 63.
In JV play, Boone Central shot a 265 total, well in front of the Fullerton JV (314). Faith Leetch led the Card JV with a round of 59. Rounding out the JV team score were Emily Niewohner (67), Jessica Tisthammer (68) and Samantha Cleveland (71).
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