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LYNDON—The Osage County Commission made headway on its part of a 200-megawatt wind generation farm in Lyon and Osage counties at the Dec. 19 meeting. Their goal for the meeting was to approve the conditional use permit. Before approving the permit, the council made a few amendments to it.

The initial permit stated “the lowest point of the rotor blades shall be at least 100 feet above ground level at the base of the tower.”

“There aren’t manufactured turbines right now that will comply with that,” said Jeff Sabins, vice president of Renewable Energy Systems (RES) Americas.

OSAGE CITY—The Christmas On Us grand prize drawing gave away the bulk of $3,000 in prizes awarded to area residents for shopping in Osage County this holiday season. The drawing was held Monday evening in the Osage City High School auditorium.

The giveaways included two grand prizes of $1,000 drawn at the conclusion of the night, awarded to Mike Lucke, Osage City, and Albert Lewis, Osage City.

“I don’t usually win,” Albert Lewis said as he claimed his prize. “It feels amazing.”

LYNDON—The Osage County Board of Commissioners discussed payment of the bills for a tire amnesty collection day held Nov. 3-5 at the Osage County Transfer Station. The collection was organized to fulfill an $8,000 fine assessed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, levied due to improper storage of tires.

“We need to talk about the tire bill,” said Glen Tyson, road and bridge supervisor.

Tyson said the bill from Champlin Tire Recycling, Inc., Concordia, came to $63,630.

“And that’s why we’re not going to do it again,” said Fred Diver, commissioner.

OVERBROOK—The Overbrook City Council met in a special session Monday evening to move on an agreement with Casey’s General Stores, Inc., concerning an easement around the property at 403 and 405 East Eight Street in Overbrook.

The meeting discussed the preparation and effects of Casey’s intent to purchase the building and move to the new location. To facilitate the move, Casey’s requested the city access to the property though a driveway located across city property east of the buildings.

OSAGE CITY—The Toys for Tots toy distribution for Osage City children from ages 3 to 10 will be 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Osage City Library’s community room. Parents must accompany their children and should meet outside the north entrance to the community room. Volunteers will be there with information and to organize the distribution by age groups. Available toys will be distributed until depleted.