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.
Albion hosting Rhythm ‘n Ribs Saturday
August 24, 2010
A big crowd is expected in downtown Albion this Saturday for a new event, “Rhythm ‘n Ribs,” sponsored by the Albion Chamber of Commerce.
The activities will be on Fourth Street between Main and Church Streets, and will feature a barbecue competition, music and other attractions for all ages.
A total of 12 barbecue teams had reserved spots in the competition as of Monday, and as many as 15 teams are expected to reserve before Saturday. Grillers will be coming from Lincoln, Fremont and Norfolk, as well as the Boone County area.
There will be an admission charge at the gate, and arm bands will be required for the beer garden.
Everyone is invited to take part in a “People’s Choice” judging of the various barbecued foods, other than ribs, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
The beer garden opens at 10 a.m., and live music begins at 1 p.m.
Musical entertainment starts with “Slingshot,” a country/classic rock band from Hastings, from 1 to 5 p.m. From 5 to 9 p.m., a one-man band, Dave Merkel of Lincoln, will perform. Closing out with a concert and dance, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., will be “Monkey Puzzle,” rock band from Omaha.
Additional details in the Aug. 25 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
Rail crossing work causes detour
August 24, 2010
Detour at Highway 14 rail crossing.
Traffic is being detoured one block to the east on a gravel road just north of Spiegel Automotive to Fifth Street, then to Sale Barn Road and back to Highway 14.
The detour will be in place for about one week.
Schools report enrollment increase
August 24, 2010
Opening enrollments showed a small increase from last year at Boone Central Public School and St. Michael’s elementary on the first day of classes, Wednesday, Aug. 18.
The K-12 enrollment at Boone Central was 566 students, an increase of 10 students from last year’s beginning enrollment of 556.
St. Michael’s School has a starting enrollment of 104 in Kindergarten through eighth grade. This is an increase of one student from last year’s beginning count.
Commissioners start preparing budget
August 17, 2010
Boone County Commissioners began preliminary work on their 2010-11 budget, and the revenue side of the budget has already taken a hit.
The county will not qualify this year for the state property tax relief it has received in previous years, thus eliminating revenue that totaled $151,912 in last year’s budget.
The state formula for disbursing property tax relief takes into consideration the county’s capacity to pay (valuation) in addition to other factors.
Boone County is one of 63 Nebraska counties that will not receive property tax relief funds this year. Replacing that revenue with property tax would require about a five percent tax increase, said Rick Martinsen, CPA, who assists the board with its budget each year.
Boone County group seeks NPPD support for Wind Education Center
August 17, 2010
Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors was asked last Friday to become a part of the effort to establish a renewable energy education and research center in Boone County.
As proposed, the facility would include real-time wind energy data and video connections to provide a “unique opportunity for all levels of education,” said Ross Knott of Petersburg, who spoke during a PowerPoint presentation about the center.
Others speaking in support of the potential economic and educational benefits for the county and surrounding region were Shannon Landauer, executive director of Boone County Development Agency (BCDA); Larry Temme, owner of Rae Valley Market in Petersburg and a Boone Central School Board member, and District 41 State Senator Kate Sullivan.
Details in the Aug. 25 Albion News and Petersburg Press Print and Electronic Editions.
Accountant: City finances still strong
August 10, 2010
Grand Island accountant Terry Galloway provided another positive assessment of the City of Albion finances during his annual budget workshop with the city council last Tuesday night, Aug. 3.
All in all, the city’s financial strength is the best it has ever been, said Galloway. “You are doing things right,” he added.
Mayor Jim Jarecki, City Administrator Andy Devine and two councilmen, Walt Hoefer and Lanny Rasmussen, met with Galloway to discuss the 2010-11 budget.
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