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Elkhorn bowling alley ablaze
Looks like the bowling scene in Elkorn took another hit last night. It looks like this was pretty sever. Will be interesting to see what happens to the "old" bowling alley after this fire since it was the one still open.
From the OWH
Elkhorn bowling alley ablaze
http://www.omaha.com/article/20100107/NEWS01/100109786
From KETV
http://www.ketv.com/news/22169444/detail.html#
From the OWH
Elkhorn bowling alley ablaze
http://www.omaha.com/article/20100107/NEWS01/100109786
Wayne Lewis, a night clerk at an Elkhorn-area Kwik Shop near 204th and Maple Streets, walked outside and paused.
Instead of the cold quiet of an early winter morning, he looked north at the bowling alley that had been there since 1964 and saw fire.
"I took the trash out and saw the flames coming through the door there," Lewis said, motioning toward the plumes of smoke where firefighters struggled an hour later to contain the blaze.
The building that housed Sempeck's Elkhorn Lanes, 3202 N. 204th St., was barely visible as an Omaha Fire Department ladder truck poured water onto it. But smoke and steam could be seen a mile away from the two-alarm fire.
It was too soon to tell this morning whether the bowling alley would be lost, but there seemed to be little reason for optimism. Fire had engulfed much of the building, possibly depriving Elkhorn-area residents of another local bowling spot. Alley owner Steve Sempeck had been a partner in the group that started the Elkhorn area's much larger -- but now closed -- Thunder Alley bowling complex.
From KETV
http://www.ketv.com/news/22169444/detail.html#
Firefighters said they’ve had to deal with the fire in the worst conditions they’ve ever faced. Temperatures were in the single-digits and the wind chill was hovering around -20. Ice was also a major issue in fighting the blaze.
As of 6 a.m. crews were still on the scene and flames could be seen coming from the bowling alley.
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That's too bad, because it was decent "Small Town" bowling alley.
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bargainhunter wrote:That's what makes me suspicious about this fire. The owner looked rather smug during the news interview. My father-in-law is a firefighter and said this kind of weather is great for those looking to collect insurance money due to fire. Its a real challenge for the firefighters.
Don't know what you saw that I didn't but that was as far from my mind as any fire. Â In talking to someone who worked there too, while nothing is imposable, this is a long ways off from being suspicious in my guessing.
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You don't normally hear talk of the arson investigator getting involved the same night a fire occurs... I don't think we're the only ones thinking how convenient the situation appears to be for the owners... although I also heard them proclaim that they'd rebuild on the same location.
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Bowling alley plans to reopen
http://www.omaha.com/article/20100210/N ... 6/-1/MONEY
http://www.omaha.com/article/20100210/N ... 6/-1/MONEY
The owners of an Elkhorn-area bowling alley wrecked by fire in January will announce plans later today to reopen.
Sempeck's Elkhorn Lanes, 3202 N. 204th St., burned in a two-alarm blaze in the early morning hours of Jan. 7.
The reopening announcement will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Thunder Alley facility, 20902 Cumberland Drive, according to an e-mail from Steve Sempeck, the owner of Elkhorn Lanes.
Sempeck was a former partner in Thunder Alley, a prominent Elkhorn bowling and entertainment center that closed unexpectedly in June.
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Elkhorn Lanes rolling south
Elkhorn Lanes rolling south
http://www.omaha.com/article/20100211/NEWS01/702119866
http://www.omaha.com/article/20100211/NEWS01/702119866
Chip Olsen WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:Elkhorn Lanes, 3202 N. 204th St., was gutted in a two-alarm fire Jan. 7. The Pirruccellos were devastated when they learned the news.
However, owners Steve and Lori Sempeck said Wednesday they would relocate their business about a mile south to the former Thunder Alley, 20902 Cumberland Drive.
The Sempecks plan to open Feb. 18 and rename the 40-lane bowling center Sempeck Bowling and Entertainment.
Chip Olsen WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:The Sempecks plan to hire additional employees. The new spot also will have all the amenities that Thunder Alley featured, including go-karts, laser tag, a restaurant and arcade.
It’s a new home for an old business.
“It won’t replace the atmosphere of Elkhorn Lanes,” Lori Sempeck said. “But we’ll make new memories up here.”
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Bankruptcies, Feb. 12
Husker Bowl, L.L.C., 20902 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, Neb., 68022, Chapter 11.
Husker Bowl, L.L.C., 20902 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, Neb., 68022, Chapter 11.
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Stopped in for 15 - 30 Min last Fri night just to see how it was going and to check on some prices for a kids party. I had never been under the old operation. It was busy. The bar / grill was about 3/4 full. This was about 9:00 PM. The bowling lanes where nearly all in use, maybe 4 or 5 open and there are a lot. The go carts were running not sure how busy to gage them. The laser tag had a waiting line. Overall I though the place seemed to be busy. I was amazed at the size having never been in before. Parking was plenty with open spots scattered but the lot was the first indication that the place was hopping. The pro shop was not open yet and it looked like they were doing a little remodel in that area and there was a bit yet to do.windsor wrote:Just stating the obvious. I have seen a lot of TV commercials for the new place. Has anyone been in there yet?almighty_tuna wrote:Windsor called it.windsor wrote:May be they can take their insurance money and get a good deal on Thunder Alley from the bank.
I will go back. Hope they can make a go of it.
The old location that burned is cleaned up and hardly any evidence of the fire remains. The old bus that had fire damage is sitting near the new place and I assume that it is going to be reworked as the damage does not look too bad.
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I have heard that they have entered into a multi year lease for the property from the bankruptcy court and have not purchased the property.windsor wrote:Just stating the obvious. I have seen a lot of TV commercials for the new place. Has anyone been in there yet?almighty_tuna wrote:Windsor called it.windsor wrote:May be they can take their insurance money and get a good deal on Thunder Alley from the bank.
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204th and West Dodge
They are grading the land between Menard's and JJ's. Anyone know what they are building there?
Looks like that lot was purchased by US Bank is 2009.
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Re: Thunder Alley - 204th & Dodge
Saw this posted on FB
the Sempeck's are no longer associated in any way with Sempeck's Bowling and Entertainment.
the Sempeck's are no longer associated in any way with Sempeck's Bowling and Entertainment.
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Re: Thunder Alley - 204th & Dodge
I wonder what the story is here...?Uffda wrote:Saw this posted on FB
the Sempeck's are no longer associated in any way with Sempeck's Bowling and Entertainment.
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Re: Thunder Alley - 204th & Dodge
so who is then?
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Re: Thunder Alley - 204th & Dodge
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Re: Menard's & Thunder Bowl (204th and West Dodge)
Menard's is going to build their own Hardee's on their 205th St property.
How often do 'superstores' build their own fast food places?
Does Walmart own/manage the Subways/Burger Kings in their stores or rent out that space?
NFM rent out that See's chocolate stand?
How often do 'superstores' build their own fast food places?
Does Walmart own/manage the Subways/Burger Kings in their stores or rent out that space?
NFM rent out that See's chocolate stand?
Re: Menard's & Thunder Bowl (204th and West Dodge)
Coyote wrote:Menard's is going to build their own Hardee's on their 205th St property.
How often do 'superstores' build their own fast food places?
Does Walmart own/manage the Subways/Burger Kings in their stores or rent out that space?
NFM rent out that See's chocolate stand?
Wow, someone must really like hardee's... its not like there is a lack of Fast Food on that corner. BK, JJ, Arby's anbd soone to be a DQ. Subway, Great Wall, and Sam and Louies are only another block or two away.
Usually lease them space. I know the NFM leases the subway to a local franchise operator, but I am not sure about the candy place.
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Re: Menard's & Thunder Bowl (204th and West Dodge)
Coyote wrote:Menard's is going to build their own Hardee's on their 205th St property.
How often do 'superstores' build their own fast food places?
Does Walmart own/manage the Subways/Burger Kings in their stores or rent out that space?
NFM rent out that See's chocolate stand?
I am sure that Walmart leases the space. I say that because there are occasions where the space changes hands and a new brand shows up.
That along with the fact that the people service samples in Walmart / Sams aren't always direct employees but independent contractors.
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Re: Menard's & Thunder Bowl (204th and West Dodge)
See's is a Berkshire-Hathaway company, so it's more of a cross-promotion type thing.Coyote wrote:NFM rent out that See's chocolate stand?
Very interesting that Menards would be building the Hardee's. But, hey, more power to 'em. And, I work just a couple miles from that location, so I might stop by for some cinnamon raisin biscuits from time to time. Score!
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Re: 204th and West Dodge
What are they Building just West of Menards and Sempecks?
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Don't have time to check where you are talking about, but I posted a week ago about Menard's building a Hardee's...BC johns wrote:What are they Building just West of Menards and Sempecks?
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They are moving a ton of dirt west of Menards.Coyote wrote:Don't have time to check where you are talking about, but I posted a week ago about Menard's building a Hardee's...BC johns wrote:What are they Building just West of Menards and Sempecks?
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Oh, you mean the Crestline development?
Everything basically South East of 210th and Cumberland Drive?
20 acres, 6 lots for commercial development, one outlot for drainage.
Truck Rentals, Crestline Storage Facility, warehousing and distribution...
Everything basically South East of 210th and Cumberland Drive?
20 acres, 6 lots for commercial development, one outlot for drainage.
Truck Rentals, Crestline Storage Facility, warehousing and distribution...
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Re: Menard's & Thunder Bowl (204th and West Dodge)
Menards certainly appears to branch out, or diversify a bit. Good for them. I notice whenever I drive by a newly built Menards, they are always leasing land around the property in which they built their store on. They seem to already be more into land development/commercial real estate than their rivals, lowes, home depot, etc.
I'm surprised a hardee's is their store of choice. I live in that area and wish there was a Taco Bell around there.... It's the only part of city that doesn't have one within a 4-5 mile reach.
I'm surprised a hardee's is their store of choice. I live in that area and wish there was a Taco Bell around there.... It's the only part of city that doesn't have one within a 4-5 mile reach.
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Re: Thunder Alley - 204th & Dodge
I was told by staff that the new name will be "The Mark"
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Re: Thunder Alley - 204th & Dodge
Is this the same as Extreme Entertainment, with whatever bar to the east?
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204th & Dodge
They have staked the lot between Jimmy John's and Burger King. Anyone know what it is going to be?
Re: 204th & West Dodge
bfcmoose wrote:They have staked the lot between Jimmy John's and Burger King. Anyone know what it is going to be?
It another restaurant - I think it's a taco johns.
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Lot is owned by Simmonds, which operates Burger King, Taco John’s and Jimmy John’s locations in town.