Actor George Hamilton is 74
Actress Jennifer Warren is 72
Singer-guitarist Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits is 64
Singer Kid Creole is 63
Actor Sam J. Jones (“Flash Gordon”) is 59
Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny is 59
Actor Bruce Greenwood (“Thirteen Days”) is 57
Country singer Danny Shirley (Confederate Railroad) is 57
Guitarist Roy Hay of Culture Club is 52
Rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot is 50
Actor Peter Krause (“Parenthood,” ”Six Feet Under,” ”Sports Night”) is 48
Actor Michael Ian Black (“Ed”) is 42
Actress Rebecca Gayheart is 42
Actor Casey Affleck is 38
Actress Maggie Lawson (“Psych”) is 33
Actress Imani Hakim (“Everybody Hates Chris”) is 20.
Month: August 2013
In Entertainment History August 12th
On August 12th, 1960, the Silver Beetles recruited drummer Pete Best. The band later became The Beatles, and Best was dropped in favor of Ringo Starr.
In 1966, John Lennon apologized at a news conference for his remark that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus. That same day, The Beatles started their last North American tour, in Chicago.
In 1967, Fleetwood Mac made its first appearance, at the London National Jazz and Blues Festival.
In 1982, actor Henry Fonda died at the age of 77.
In 1988, the controversial movie “The Last Temptation of Christ” opened in nine cities, despite objections by some Christians that the film was sacrilegious in its treatment of Jesus.
In 1992, avant-garde composer John Cage died in New York at age 79.
In 1993, the Red Hot Chili Peppers replaced guitarist Arik Marshall with Jesse Tobias, who was replaced by Dave Navarro three months later.
In 1994, Woodstock ’94 was held in Saugerties, New York. About 350,000 people saw the show, which included mudfights during Green Day’s and Nine Inch Nails’ sets and the Red Hot Chili Peppers dressed as human light bulbs.
In 1997, a Long Island handyman was arrested for impersonating John Ford Coley, of England Dan and John Ford Coley.
US Out for More Gold at World Championships
MOSCOW (AP) — Already atop the medal standings after the opening weekend of the world championships, the United States will be looking to add to its haul Monday in the women’s 100 meters and a possible sweep of the men’s 110 hurdles.
Usain Bolt of Jamaica already won the premier event, the men’s 100, on Sunday, but defending champion Carmelita Jeter and top qualifier English Gardner women will be looking to get even on Monday in the U.S.-Jamaica sprint rivalry.
In the 110 hurdles, it looks like the United States could win all three medals with Olympic champion Aries Merritt, defending champion Jason Richardson and the season’s top performer, David Oliver, all in the final.
The other finals on Day 3 are the men’s pole vault and hammer throw, and the women’s shot put and 400.
North Platte Weather August 12: Chances of Storms Continue
- Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light east southeast wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
- Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Lincoln County Raceway August 10
Competing for the crown jewel brought best efforts to the forefront during Lincoln County Raceway Championship Night at North Platte, Nebraska on Saturday evening.
Punching their ticket to the winners circle with IMCA victories was Andrew Dillenburg, Terry Dressel, Casey Werkmeister, Tyson Canas and Zach Olmstead.
Gaining experience behind the wheel of IMCA Modifieds, Andrew Dillenburg of North Platte, Nebraska snared the lead in the final corner to win the Feature event. Leading the way for the opening laps of the main event was Dave Pedersen of Brady, Nebraska, before a miscue cost him the lead in the waning laps. Pedersen recovered quite nicely to finish second overall.
Staying out of trouble and running a loose and fast racecar, North Platte’s Terry Dressel lead the final two laps to drive to the IMCA Northern Sport Mod Feature win. Dressel held the lead during the second and third laps before settling into the runner-up position for much of the event. Putting on a dominating performance for much of the race was Bryan Herrick of Curtis, Nebraska who garnered the lead on lap four and held the point until lap 18. Herrick would cross the stripe in second place overall. McCook hotshoe Paul Donovan finished third overall with a stellar drive through traffic.
Coming from the back of the pack was Maywood, Nebraska’s Casey Werkmeister to win the IMCA Stock Car Feature on the final night of racing at North Platte. Werkmeister got the lead near the halfway point and never looked back. Casey’s brother Kyle Werkmeister of Maywood took home the runner-up honors on Saturday. Mr. Consistency, Bob Hoing of Overton, Nebraska took the point on the fourth lap and enjoyed his run with clean air as the leader for numerous laps in the middle of the feature. Hoing held on for a podium finish in third place overall.
Finishing his rookie season at Lincoln County Raceway in fine fashion, Tyson Canas of Cozad, Nebraska had a sweep in the Hobby Stock division. Canas won the heat race, cash dash and feature events. Brady Weinman of Arnold crossed the finish line in second place. Loomis, Nebraska veteran Chuck Ledbetter showcased his talents behind the wheel in driving his hotrod to third place accolades.
Overton’s Zach Olmstead was in the right place at the right time to drive past brother Jacob Olmstead for the lead on the final laps of the IMCA Sport Compact Feature to earn the victory. In their initial events behind the wheel of a racecar, Charlie Blowers and Justin Mousel; both of Arnold, Nebraska were second and third in the feature event.
Unofficial Results:
–IMCA Modified Feature: 1. 4p-Andrew Dillenburg; 2. 71-Dave Pedersen.
-Heat: 1. 4p-Dave Pedersen; 2. 71-Andrew Dillenburg.
–IMCA Northern Sport Modified Feature: 1. 13-Terry Dressel; 2. 0-Bryan Herrick; 3. 1-Paul Donovan; 4. 848-Troy Douglas; 5. 12j-Kerry Jones; 6. 11h-Henry Henderson; 7. 53dc-Dalten Collins; 8. 17-Rodger Morash; 9. 18-Brent Gibson; 10. 7-Jeremy Halouska.
-Heat 1: 1. 53dc-Dalten Collins; 2. 17-Rodger Morash; 3. 1-Paul Donovan.
-Heat 2: 1. 7-Jeremy Halouska; 2. 3-Gary Long; 3. 52p-Brandon Poessnecker.
-Heat 3: 1. 0-Bryan Herrick; 2. 13-Terry Dressel; 3. 848-Troy Douglas.
–IMCA Stock Car Feature: 1. 24w-Casey Werkmeister; 2. 42w-Kyle Werkmeister; 3. 09h-Bob Hoing; 4. 45-Mikey Dancer; 5. 75-Dan Eller; 6. 24-Bob Chalupa; 7. 31-Darin Racek; 8. 17s-Don Schweitzer.
-Heat: 1. 42w-Kyle Werkmeister; 2. 24w-Casey Werkmeister; 3. 24-Bob Chalupa.
–IMCA Hobby Stock Feature: 1. 7t-Tyson Canas; 2. 22w-Brady Weinman; 3. 5-Chuck Ledbetter; 4. 44u-Kyle Baumgardner; 5. 7s-Scott Gibson; 6. 22-Austin Davis; 7. 65-Rick Eller.
-Heat: 1. 7t-Tyson Canas; 2. 5-Chuck Ledbetter; 3. 22w-Brady Weinman.
–IMCA Sport Compact Feature: 1. 98z-Zach Olmstead; 2. 3-Charlie Blowers; 3. 3m-Justin Mousel; 4. 22e-David Earhart; 5. 67-Alex Fletcher; 6. 33-Andrew McClellen; 7. 88j-Jacob Olmstead.
-Heat: 1. 98z-Zach Olmstead; 2. 3-Charlie Blowers; 3. 22e-David Earhart.
U.S. Gas Prices Drop Eight Cents Over Past Two Weeks
(AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has fallen about 8 cents over the past two weeks.
The Lundberg Survey of gas prices released Sunday says the price of a gallon of regular is $3.60. Midgrade costs an average of $3.78 a gallon, and premium is $3.92.
Lundberg Survey President Trilby Lundberg says refiners are over-producing gasoline and slashing their wholesale prices to move product.
Of the cities surveyed in the Lower 48 states, Charleston, S.C., has the nation’s lowest average price for regular gasoline at $3.27 a gallon. Chicago and San Diego have the highest average price at $3.92.
The lowest average price in California is $3.72 in Sacramento. The average statewide for a gallon of regular is $3.86, down 11 cents from two weeks ago.
Kyle Wins at the Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Busch prevailed in a late race battle with Brad Keselowski to win the Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen.
Busch held off Keselowski on a two-lap dash to the finish in the caution-filled race. Keselowski finished second in this race a third straight time.
Busch took the lead just past the halfway point of the 90-lap race and he held on through a series of cautions over the final 29 laps.
Broncos, Colquitt Agree to 3-Year Extension
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos and punter Britton Colquitt on Sunday agreed on a three-year contract extension through 2016.
Colquitt is the franchise leader in career gross (46.1 yards) and net (39.5) punting average. In 48 regular season games, he’s had 79 punts inside the 20 with just 18 touchbacks. In three playoff games, he has placed five of 16 punts inside the 20 with no touchbacks.
Colquitt signed with Denver in 2009 after averaging 42.6 yards at Tennessee, where he was a two-time All-SEC selection.
His brother (Craig), brother (Dustin) and uncle (Jimmy) and punted for the Volunteers and went on to punt in the pros.
Arenado, Rockies Sweep NL Central-Leading Pirates
DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat Pittsburgh 3-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep of the NL Central-leading Pirates.
The Pirates came to Coors Field this weekend with a five-game winning streak. They hold a three-game edge over St. Louis, and host the Cardinals in a three-game series starting Tuesday night.
Pedro Alvarez homered for the Pirates.
Dufner Beats Furyk at PGA for 1st Major Title
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Dufner has won his first major title with a two-stroke victory over Jim Furyk at the PGA Championship.
Dufner bogeyed the final two holes Sunday for a 2-under 68 that was good enough to hold off the 2003 U.S. Open champion. The winning score was 10-under 270.
Henrik Stenson finished three shots back.
Dufner made up for the heartache of the 2011 PGA, when he went to the 15th tee with a four-stroke lead in Atlanta. He dunked that shot in the water, squandered the advantage and lost to Keegan Bradley in a playoff.
There was no such collapse on another warm, sunny day at Oak Hill.
From tee to green, Dufner was nearly perfect. If not for a bit of a shaky putter, the margin would’ve been even more.