Flood disaster declaration now official
July 20, 2010
A federal disaster declaration was signed by President Barack Obama last Thursday, July 15, for Boone County and 52 other Nebraska counties that sustained storm and flood damage in June, 2010.
The declaration allows the release of federal money to cover governmental expenses in cleanup and repair from the storms, but it does not extend to personal or business losses.
The state estimated that local governments sustained $20 million in weather-related damage.
Darrel Thorin, county highway superintendent, said Boone County will have expenses of at least $200,000 to repair the collapsed Pilot Knob Road Bridge south of Primrose, as well as costs for repair of bridge approaches, culverts, replacement of road gravel and scouring damage to bridge support pilings.
July 20, 2010
Betty L. Olnes
Betty Lou Olnes, 80, of Albion, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Center in Albion. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 20 at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion. Burial was held in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Albion. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Amy Montgomery
Amy JoAnn Montgomery, 67, of Cherokee Village, AR, died Sunday July 4, 2010 in Salem, AR, after a short battle with cancer.
Rose E. Carlson
Rose E. Carlson, 87 of St. St. Edward, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 17 at the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church in St. Edward. Burial was held at the Evergreen Cemetery in St. Edward.
Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Albion Juniors End Season With District Play
July 20, 2010
Temme prepares the tag
Albion came tantalizingly close to victory twice in last week’s Class B Area 5 District Tournament at the Albion Sports Complex, but ultimately exited the competition with two frustrating losses to close its season. Read more
Fair Fun Draws Big Crowds
July 20, 2010
Some events were popular repeats and at least one new attraction thoroughly entertained patrons at the 2010 Boone County Fair July 9-15 in Albion.
Following up Sunday’s successful Lucas Oil/American Sprint Car Series visit to the Boone County Raceway, big crowds were again drawn to the Combine Demo Derby, School Bus Races and Chained-Car Races Tuesday and Wednesday. Those in attendance also enjoyed the debut of the Tuff Trucks & Cars competition Wednesday. (Complete Results from these events available in print & online editions of Albion News)
TIME OUT by Joe Flanagan
July 20, 2010
Albion Keeping Summer Pings Alive
The past two summers have seen Albion without an American Legion Seniors baseball team.
I touched on the subject around this time last year, noting that the missing ping of Legion bats is becoming an all-too-familiar silence in Nebraska’s rural communities.
I followed up that original column with another about the success of several local teams in lower age brackets, the good number of young athletes competing and the vow of several coaches and parents to keep our “summer pastime” alive.
The heart of baseball is indeed still beating in Albion. That’s a testament to the passion and hard work by those parents and coaches and the dedication and sacrifice of the athletes themselves. Read more
American Legion Class B Area 5 Juniors District Tournament
July 19, 2010
Tuesday, July 20
Championship
Wayne 4, Aurora 2
Wayne 8, Aurora 5 (9 inn.)
Wayne - District Champion
Monday, July 19
Losers Bracket
Game 13 - Wayne 11, O’Neill 0
Tuesday, July 20
Championship
Game 14 - Aurora vs. Wayne (5:00 p.m.)
(Game 15, if Wayne wins first game - immediately following)
American Legion Class B Area 5 Juniors District Tournament
July 18, 2010
Sunday, July 18
Winners Bracket
Game 11 - Aurora 7, Wayne 5
Losers Bracket
Game 12 - O’Neill 5, Central City 4
Monday, July 19
Losers Bracket
Game 13 - Wayne vs. O’Neill (7:30)
American Legion Class B Area 5 Juniors District Tournament
July 17, 2010
Saturday, July 17
Losers Bracket
Game 9 - Central City 13, Valentine 9
Game 10 - O’Neill 8, Pierce 2
Sunday, July 18
Winners Bracket
Game 11 - Aurora vs. Wayne (7:30)
Losers Bracket
Game 12 - Central City vs. O’Neill (5:00)
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