[December 10, 2020]      

Pictures by Angela Reiners, LDN archives and Nila Smith

On Monday, November 16, Liberty Power Representative Stan Komperda presented a check for $25,000 to Logan County Board Chairman Emily Davenport and board member Cameron Halpin. Another $25,000 will soon be coming from Alconquin Power via transfer.

 

The two wind farm companies' donations must be used for work done at Latham and Scully Parks. It will help cover the installation costs of the new playground equipment at Latham Park, the Scully Park fountain and tree trimming and removal at the parks.

Komperda said about three weeks before Chuck Ruben died, Ruben had reminded him about a commitment made by the wind farm group a few years ago when Kevin Bateman was Building and Grounds Chairman. That got the ball rolling for the donation.

 

10/2001 - Scully Park restoration (second article down) http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/
2001/Jun/01/News_new/business.shtml  for history of the downtown county owned park first known as Washington Park.

 

10/2001 - Jay and Donna Gaydosh and Master Gardeners recognized for work beautifying downtown Lincoln parks
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/
2012/Oct/30/News/today103012_pk.shtml

 

07/2020 - Logan County Courthouse renovation plans take shape
Fountain and playground equipment to get replacements
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/
2020/Jul/13/NEWS/today_county.shtml

Update on Scully Park fountain

"Last year, the board received a bid to fix the fountain in Scully Park, but chose not to take action at that time. Blankenship said, over the years there has been a lot of money spent on repairs to the fountain due to its design.

"After looking the fountain over again more recently, Walter has come with a plan for the fountain. Walter is looking at using a direct current (DC) motor, which he said is better. He said all electric and plumbing will need to be removed and installed new. LED and colored lights can be installed and operational costs will be minimal.

"Walter thinks a drain can be made in the existing concrete body of the fountain and still maintain the historic look. He will make a list of options for the spray from the fountain and that will determine the motor size and the number of gallons per minute for the capacity. These would help determine the wiring harness that would accompany the pump."