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Month: October 2012

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Opens at the North Platte Community Playhouse

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The North Platte Community Playhouse is proud to present the musical comedy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!”

 

Based on the popular 1988 film, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

 

This will be the first production of the NPCP’s 2012/2013 Season which is packed with amazing shows that are sure to entertain Central Nebraska.  Production dates for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” are October 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21, with Friday and Saturday performances starting at 8:00PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00PM.  Tickets go on sale Monday October 8 and are $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for students and children.  Tickets can be purchased at the NPCP Box Office Monday-Friday from Noon-5:00, online at northplattecommunityplayhouse.org anytime, by calling (308) 532-8559 or at the door starting one hour prior to each performance.  Season memberships are also available at a cost of $50.00 for adults, $25.00 for students and $135.00 for a family (2 Adults, 2 Students).

 

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is produced through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International, www.mtishows.com, and is directed by Anne Schmit with Music Director Donna Pucket.

 

Cast

 

Tom Clements……..Andre Thibault

Daniel Harder………Lawrence Johnson

Amariah Hodgen….Christine Colgate

Amanda Pleiss……..Jolene Oakes

Kevin Wood…………Freddy Benson

Angie Burrows……..Muriel Eubanks

Jen Wellan…………..Renee

Allison Klimek………Sophia

 

Additional Cast Members:  Ben Bartholomew, Joshua Gesinski, Florence Gonzales-Todd, Ben Hill, Gabriel Morgan, Teresa Smith, Morris Turner and Seth Vapenik

 

*Rehearsals are Monday-Friday from 7:00-9:00 for photos and interviews.  Use north door located in the alley.*

Viewer Calls CBS News Anchor Fat, News Anchor Trolls Him On TV

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CBS News Reporter Jennifer Livingston out of Lacrosse Wisconsin, received a pretty mean email that pointed out her appearance and stated that she is a poor public figure because of that. More specifically the email mentioned that she is a poor role model, and that rocked because her response is equal to every other inspiring, feel good or feel better example on the internet. She instantly turned into the #1 role model on live television while reaching right through the camera, through the TV, into the living room of the man who wrote that email and verbally slapped him stupid.

Thank you, CBS News Anchor, Jennifer Livingston, for restoring faith in humanity.

Wallace Wildcat Sports Update – October 3

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Wildcat football has had a great season so far, but they’d love to get several of their players healthy so that they can finish as strongly as they started. Lady Wildcat volleyball is also looking for a strong finish, and hopes to be buoyed by an upset victory last week. Hear all about it in this week’s Wallace Wildcat sports update!

Hershey Panther Sports Update – October 3

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The Panther football team dropped another heartbreaker last Friday, but their spirits remain high and they are eager to get back on the winning track this Friday at home. The Lady Panther volleyball squad has a difficult week ahead with matchups against SPVA rivals. Hear all about it in this week’s Hershey Panther sports update!

Wednesday Sports Day – NBA to Fine, Suspend ‘Floppers’

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NBA sets flopping penalties; players may be fined 

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has announced anti-flopping rules that will fine repeat offenders.

The league said Wednesday that flopping will be defined “as any physical act that appears to have been intended to cause the referees to call a foul on another player.”

Players will get a warning the first time, then be fined $5,000 the second time. The fines increase to $30,000 for a fifth offense.

Commissioner David Stern has sought to end flopping, believing it tricks the referees. Vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson says in a statement that “flops have no place in our game.”

Rasheed Wallace ends retirement to join Knicks 

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Knicks have signed forward Rasheed Wallace, a four-time All-Star who is ending a two-year retirement.

The 38-year-old Wallace last played for the Boston Celtics in the 2009-10 season. Terms of his contract signed Wednesday were not announced.

Wallace averaged 14.6 points and 6.7 rebounds in 15 seasons. The temperamental 6-foot-11 Wallace frequently clashed with referees but was a respected teammate and versatile player who helped the Detroit Pistons win the 2004 NBA title. Knicks coach Mike Woodson was an assistant on that team.

Wallace joins an aging bench that includes Kurt Thomas, who turns 40 on Thursday; 39-year-old Jason Kidd and 38-year-old Marcus Camby.

Two division titles up for grabs

UNDATED (AP) — This is the last day of the regular season in Major League Baseball and two of the six divisions are still undecided.

In the American League East, the Yankees start the day with a one game lead over the Orioles. If New York loses to Boston tonight and the Orioles beat the Rays, then the O’s and Yankees would end the season tied for the championship. Under that scenario, a one-game playoff would take place in Baltimore tomorrow with the loser then playing in the wild-card game Friday against the loser of tonight’s Oakland-Texas game.

Entering this evening’s game in Oakland, the Athletics and Rangers are tied for first place in the AL West. Oakland has won the first two games of the three-game series. The winner takes the division title while the loser settles for a wild card berth.

Depending how things turn out this evening, the Yankees, Orioles, Rangers or Athletics could wind up with the best record in the American League.

Either Cincinnati or Washington will finish with the best mark in the National League. Both the Reds and Nationals are 97-64 with Cincy playing St. Louis this evening and the Nationals at home to Philadelphia this afternoon. The Reds need a win and Washington loss to get home-field advantage through the postseason because the Nats won the season series.

Despite all the excitement surrounding those games, all eyes in baseball will be on Kansas City tonight as Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera attempts to win the American League Triple Crown. Entering the final game, he leads the AL in home runs with 44, batting average at .331 and runs batted in with 139. He leads the RBI tally by a considerable margin and it would take a wild night for him to lose the batting title. The possible stumbling block could be home runs as Josh Hamilton of the Rangers has 43.

Just in case you are wondering, if Cabrera ends the season tied in any category, it would still count as the Triple Crown.

Boston great Carl Yastrzemski was the last man to win a Triple Crown, back in 1967.

In a final note regarding a game tonight, Jered Weaver of the Angels is going for his 21st win of the season as LA is in Seattle to face the Mariners. Weaver is 20-4 on the season with a sterling 2.73 earned run average. He’s 0-2 with a 3.65 ERA in two starts against the Mariners this season.

The 2012 post season begins Friday with the two Wild Card games. We know in the National League that the Braves will be playing host to the Cardinals.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Texas at Oakland 2:35 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Seattle 5:40 p.m.
Boston at N-Y Yankees 6:05 p.m.
Chi White Sox at Cleveland 6:05 p.m.
Minnesota at Toronto 6:07 p.m.
Baltimore at Tampa Bay 6:10 p.m.
Detroit at Kansas City 7:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Atlanta at Pittsburgh 11:35 a.m.
Philadelphia at Washington 12:05 p.m.
Houston at Chi Cubs 1:20 p.m.
N-Y Mets at Miami 3:10 p.m.
Colorado at Arizona 6:10 p.m.
San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers 6:15 p.m.
San Diego at Milwaukee 7:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at St. Louis 7:15 p.m.

Neb. Game & Parks: Flood Control Levee Finished..Mostly

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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says Hamburg Bend Wildlife Management Area in Otoe County has reopened for public use.

The agency says most of the work on the flood control levee is finished but some minor modifications are still being made.

Officials say the work shouldn’t affect hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing.

$5 Million available for Grants, Farmers & Ranchers Check This Out

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Nebraska farmers and ranchers are being encouraged to apply for grants that will help them test out practices to deal with drought.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has up to $5 million available for the grants.

State Conservationist Craig Derickson says Nebraska is in the midst of one of the worst droughts since the dust bowl years. The NRCS wants to help farmers and ranchers develop new techniques to cope with dry conditions.

Applications are due Oct. 15. Private individuals, Tribes, local and state governments and other organizations can apply.

New Building For The Nebraska National Guard Looks Nice

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‘s new $27 million Joint Forces Headquarters building officially opened Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The 165,000-square-foot building houses the leadership and administrative functions of the Nebraska Army and Air National Guard, as well as the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.

It also houses the state’s Emergency Operations Center, the Nebraska National Guard’s Joint Operations Center and a State Patrol dispatch center.

Attending Tuesday’s ceremony was U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, who said he was proud of the work he did to help allocate funds for the new headquarters.

Man Lost Probation & Sent To Prison, Attorney: He Keeps Messing Up

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A 24-year-old convicted in a 2006 burglary case has lost probation and is going to prison.

Christopher Marsh was given probation after he pleaded no contest to aiding and abetting a felony. Police say he broke into a pharmacy to steal drugs.

Prosecutors say that since his original sentencing Marsh has had several brushes with the law and violated his probation terms.

On Monday his attorney, Nancy Waldron, said Marsh has “messed up over and over.”

But Waldron asked the court to give Marsh a short sentence with the hope that Marsh could get help for his alcohol and drug problems.

Judge Alan Gless declined to do so and gave Marsh 10 to 20 years in prison.

Toy Gun Mistaken For Real Gun, Causes Brief Standoff

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Police say a man is in custody after a brief standoff in Lincoln.

Police converged on an area Tuesday afternoon after several reports about a man with a handgun sitting on a curb. Police say the man surrendered about 20 minutes later.

Police say the man was not armed with a real gun but with a toy pistol. Police had no word on whether the man would be charged with a crime, but would probably have a mental evaluation.

Three area schools were locked down as a precaution during the incident.

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