Even Landlocked Lighthouses Fall Apart
By Sue Clark on Apr 18, 2008 in The Light Side 
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A story on WOWT-TV crossed the desk of Lighthouse News telling about the hazards created by flying plywood off the sides of the Linoma Lightouse, halfway between Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska (hence its name). This faux lighthouse is actually on Nebraska’s state registry of historic places. Several panels of plywood are apparently lying at the base of the 100 foot tall light, located on Highway 6 in Sarpy County. The lighthouse has been there since 1939.
According to the story, Sarpy County building inspector George Reese says the lighthouse owner needs to make repairs. “Yes, some of the panels are loose and flopping in the wind. That would be a concern.” Linoma Beach owner Randy Beach says new water-resistant boards have been painted and sit in a warehouse waiting on lettering. He hopes the new panels can be installed by next week.
Guess no matter where we find our lighthouses, they all need tender loving care and work.
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