May 21, 2008
Lillian V. Sturek
Lillian V. Sturek, 81 of Bartlett, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Park Place Golden Living Center in Grand Island. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George who passed on May 13, 1996.
Dortha L. Carraher
Dortha L. (Dot) Carraher, 89, of Spalding, died May 16, 2008 at the Boone County Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 20, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding with Rev. Joe Hannappel, Jim Murphy, Mary Avidano and Ray Avidano officiating.
Donna M. Thompson
Donna Mae Thompson, 75, of Albion, died on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the University Medical Center, Clarkson Tower in Omaha. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion with Rev. Larry Sydow officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Albion. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Donna K. Packard
Donna K. Packard, 51, of Albion, died Sunday evening, May 18, 2008 at her home following a lengthy illness with cancer.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2008 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion with Father Stan Schmit officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the church with a 7:30 p.m. Wake Service. Visitation will resume Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Levander Funeral Home in Albion is in charge of arrangements.
Harold W. Beierman
Harold William “Butch” Beierman, 85, of Albion, died Friday, May 9, 2008 at Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Stan Schmit officiating. Burial was in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com
Samuels Strikes Gold At State Track, Field
May 21, 2008
Samuels sprints to victory
Bygland heads for finish line
Halie Smith maneuvers through traffic in 3200
Andrew Kurtenbach anchors Holy Family relay
Then there’s gold medal fast.
St. Edward senior Shavontae Samuels culminated his outstanding Beaver athletic career this past weekend by blazing to a pair of gold medals in the Nebraska State Track & Field Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium.
On a pair of gorgeous spring days, Samuels capped a dominant 2008 season with victories in the Class D 100 and 200 meter dashes. Samuels also placed third in the D 400 meter dash.
In all, 26 athletes from Albion News area schools competed in the state meet, earning 11 top-eight finishes. Competitors established five 2008 News area best marks during the meet. Read more
TIME OUT with Joe Flanagan
May 21, 2008
Color.
A virtual kaleidoscope of color.
That’s what always seems to strike me first when I attend the annual Nebraska State Track & Field Meet.
If there is a more vivid pageant of athletic excellence conducted in Nebraska, I’ve missed it.
From the deep green outline of Omaha Burke’s cedars against a pastel blue sky, to the multi-hued flags surrounding the track area, to the vibrant rainbow of team colors worn by competitors and fans, it’s quite the eye-catching spectacle.
And this dazzling visual display reflects the competition itself - dazzling indeed! Each year our young athletes defy precedence and thrill overflow crowds with spectacular performances.
Just in recent years, I’ve been fortunate enough to see Robert Rands laugh at gravity and break the legendary Gale Sayers’ long jump record. I’ve watched slack-jawed as Randal Carter soared a mind-boggling height of 7 feet, 4 inches in the high jump. And I’ve marveled at the machine-like precision of Aaron Brandt’s 37.29-second record performance in the 300 meter hurdles. It leaves you simply shaking your head in admiration.
The changes we’ve witnessed in track & field have been amazing. From 440 yard strategy to 400 meter full-bore sprint. From 880 pacing to, simply, all-out pace in the 800. Current times and distances in nearly every event would have once been unfathomable. Athletes just continue to get better and better and one wonders what barrier they’ll crash through next.
Complete Column in Print Edition of Albion News.
Locals Enjoy BCR Success
May 21, 2008
Albion’s Mike Beierman (90M) battles Nick Wehrle (12W) of Madison
The early-season point leads changed in every class May 16, with local drivers making gains in several divisions. Read more
May 14, 2008
Judith W. Warner
Judith Wylene (Carter) Warner, 71, of St. Edward, died Monday, May 5, 2008 at Boone County Health Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at United Methodist-Presbyterian Church in St. Edward. Rev. K.F. Kaleuati officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, St. Edward. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com
Sentinel expansion work underway
May 14, 2008
Sentinel expansion
Boone Central Golfers Earn State Berth
May 14, 2008
Bryce Morgan & teammates placed 2nd in district
However, despite blustery conditions at the Wayne Country Club Monday, the Cardinals found smooth sailing to a second-place finish in the B-3 District tournament and a berth in the 2008 Nebraska Class B State Golf Tournament.
With three team members placing in the top 10 individuals, Boone Central posted a 346 score, three strokes back of host Wayne (343) and three in front of Omaha Skutt Catholic (349). Read more
Decorated bridges on display
May 14, 2008
Decorated bridges
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