Two weekend fires damage Albion homes
July 6, 2010
Photo shows damage to a roof and soffit of the home at 138 South Sixth Street.
A fire was reported at about 10:30 p.m. Friday at the residence of Chad Johnson and Sheila Arends, 138 South Sixth Street. The southeast corner of the second story roof was burning when firemen responded. The blaze was quickly knocked down, but firemen then had to remove a portion of the roof and soffit to extinguish fire in the attic area. A aerial firework apparently ignited the blaze when it landed in the rain gutter.
On Saturday, July 3, a second fire call was answered at 6:30 p.m. to a home on Sale Barn Road, occupied by Ryan Fajman, just east of the Albion Livestock Market. This fire apparently started from an electrical short in the bathroom area. It was also extinguished in a short time.
Details in the July 7 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
Crews clearing land for wind farm
July 6, 2010
Land leveling for Laredo Ridge operations and maintenance building.
A portion of a field near the Ken and Jo Schmitz residence, southeast of Raeville, has been cleared and graveled for use as the “laydown” or staging area for the wind farm construction. This area will be used by Wanzek Construction for their office and equipment area.
Another parcel of land on the south side of Highway 32, east of Petersburg and just south of the Loup Public Power District substation, has been cleared for the wind farm’s operations and maintenance building.
Additional photos and details in the July 7 Albion News and Petersburg Press, Print and Electronic Editions.
Army Band provides great show
June 29, 2010
Chief Warrant Officer Brian Anderson
Performing were the concert band and the “Prairie Fire” rock combo.
The band is directed by Chief Warrant Officer Brian Anderson (above), who taught music at Albion High School early in his career, more than 20 years ago.
See the Albion News Print and Electronic Editions for details.
City well plan to be modified
June 29, 2010
A new well plan with fewer “bells and whistles” will be created for the City of Albion after a special city council meeting last Tuesday night, June 22.
The council had learned June 8 that the low bid for the initial well and equipment design was $341,721, or about $90,000 higher than the original engineer’s estimate of $250,000. At that time, the council elected to table the awarding of the bid until the June 22 special meeting, and directed the engineer to work with the low bidder to negotiate the project cost down.
Mayor Jim Jarecki and the council discussed possible changes in the project with engineer John Zwingman and Tracy McConnell of Grosch Irrigation, the low bid contractor.
Governor declares flood disaster
June 29, 2010
Gov. Dave Heineman requested federal disaster assistance on Tuesday, June 29, for several counties across the state to help individuals, businesses and governmental entities recover from the severe storms and flooding that struck Nebraska beginning June 1.
“Recent storms have resulted in historic flooding,” said Gov. Heineman. “We have seen significant damage to homes, farms, ranches, businesses and infrastructure. There have been countless stories of communities coming together to sandbag, and neighbors helping neighbors. I am proud of Nebraskans for pulling together during these storms.”
Smoke n Chrome is successful event
June 22, 2010
Motorcycle in Smoke-n-Chrome show.
Above, Theresa Landauer shines up a Harley Davidson motorcycle for the show.
The show and shine event attracted nearly 60 cars and trucks, along with 30 motorcycles. The event was delayed for about an hour by a thunderstorm. Free will donations raised $588 for Albion’s July 2 fireworks display. Sponsors are planning another downtown show next year.
Health Center open house is Sunday
June 22, 2010
Boone County Health Center will host an open house for its new Phase III addition and facilities this Sunday, June 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The program will be at the loading dock, south side.
State Sen. Kate Sullivan will be the guest speaker. Tours will be available after the program.
Albion named top BRAN host town
June 22, 2010
Albion was named the top host community for the 2010 Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), according to the official website of BRAN, Inc.
As the top host for the 30th annual ride, Albion Chamber of Commerce will receive $500 to use for its own purposes, as well as $500 for a scholarship to a local student who will attend a Nebraska college or university.
The community hosted BRAN at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 10.
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