March 2014 – Page 14 – North Platte Post Archive

ANNIE Opens at the North Platte Community Playhouse

Posted on March 26, 2014March 28, 2014

The final production of the 2013/2014 season at the North Platte Community Playhouse, ANNIE, opens Friday, April 4^th.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.

With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, ANNIE escapes to the wondrous and magical world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, ANNIE foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Ticket sales for ANNIE begin Monday, March 31. Tickets can be purchased at the NPCP Box Office Monday-Friday from Noon-5:00pm, online at www.northplattecommunityplayhouse.com or at the door prior to any performance. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children and students.

Performance dates are April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13, with Friday and Saturday performances beginning at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees beginning at 2:00pm.

The cast is made up of 40 children, 20 adults and one dog, Nestle as Sandy.

The production is directed by Scott Carlson and John Hales, with music director Donna Pucket.

ANNIE is produced through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International, and is made possible, in part, by the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment of the Arts.

Cast for Annie the Musical

Annie……………………………………………………………………………Olivia Phillips

Sandy……………………………………………………………………………Nestle

Pepper………………………………………………………………………….Jaylee Shaner

Duffy…………………………………………………………………………….Katelyn Moenning

Tessie……………………………………………………………………………Ryleigh Lampe

July……………………………………………………………………………….Ciera Carlson

Kate………………………………………………………………………………Dakota Guthrie

Molly…………………………………………………………………………….Story Rasby

Oliver Warbucks……………………………………………………………Dan O’Neill

Grace……………………………………………………………………………Debra Sylvia

Mrs. Hannigan……………………………………………………………..Bea Webster

Rooster Hannigan…………………………………………………………Josh Gesinski

Lily St. Regis………………………………………………………………….Nevaeh Donahue

Mrs. Pugh…………………………………………………………………….Jennifer Fuller

Mrs. Greer……………………………………………………………………Florence Gonzales-Todd

Cecille…………………………………………………………………………..Mahaila Botts

Annette……………………………………………………………………….Shandell Sims

Drake…………………………………………………………………………..Philip Ryan

President Roosevelt……………………………………………………..Kevin McGahan

Roosevelt’s Cabinet/Chorus…………………………………………Susan Williams, Jill McAdam, John Hales, George Gipe, Will Stone

Bert Healy…………………………………………………………………….Carl Rippy

Boylan Sisters………………………………………………………………Chantel Sullivan, Amariah Gesinski, Tiffany Wood

Lt. Ward……………………………………………………………………….Seth Vapenik

Louis Brandeis……………………………………………………………..Morris Turner

Ensemble…………………………………………………………………….Chandra Boeka, Drew Phillips, Bridget McKeon, George Gipe, Will Stone, Sam Mackley, Chantel Sullivan, Bridget McKeon, Tiffany Wood, Shandell Sims, George Gipe, Julie Goes-Correll

Orphan Ensemble………………………………………………………..Darien Myers, Janie Sommer, Tatum Bagwell, Gracie Correll, Kiera Rhodes, Lydia McKeon, Alyssa Waits, Cassie Brown, Breanna Patterson, Cecelia Clutter, Hallie Sexson, Molly Kammerer, Bonnie Naughtin, Glory Naughtin, Aubrie Edington, Kaylee Carlson, Beth Goentzel, Graci Castillo, Faith Correll, Baylee Evarts, Cecelia Fuller, Brenna McAdam, Tahjzha Botts, Paige Ryan, Libby Empfield, Lanie Jo Allen, Emily Hendren, Aryn Durnell, Shekynah Hodgen, Rachel Young

Myrtle Sue Zeigler

Posted on March 26, 2014

Myrtle Sue Zeigler, 62 of North Platte passed away March 25, 2014 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1952 in Emporia, Kansas to William Melvin and Sylvia May Lawson Allen. Myrtle grew up in North Platte. She was the middle daughter of nine girls so she learned to be a caregiver early in life.
She loved to make crafts, and spend time with people. She was known as “mom” to everyone, including her children’s friends. Anything she could do for the grandkids she would do.
Survivors include a daughter, Renee (Scott) Goodall of Gothenburg; sons, Robert (Wendy) Zeigler and Joey Zeigler all of North Platte; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; best friend, Lillian Kohl of North Platte; and Dick and Mert’s extended family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia; a son, David Allen; sister, Vickie Parker; and special friend, Richard “Dick” Phillips.
A memorial has been established in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Chaplain Robin Storer officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery near Cozad.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Dennis “Denny” Lee McDaniel

Posted on March 26, 2014March 27, 2014

Dennis “Denny” Lee McDaniel, 63, of Wellfleet, NE, died as the result of an accident on Monday, March 24, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

Denny was born December 12, 1950, to Bobby “Bob” Harris and Delores Marie Davis McDaniel at Nashville, KS and grew up in Attica, KS. While in high school he worked for the Vet Clinic and graduated from Attica High School in 1968. Denny then attended Kansas State.

After college Denny went to work for Vigortone then worked for Motorola for 13 years before going back to Vigortone. In 1989 he moved to North Platte, NE with Vigortone then worked for Furst-McNess until 2001 when he became self-employed as a Livestock Nutrition Specialist.

On April 14, 1990, Denny married Karen Jennifer Kearney at Lexington, NE where they made their home before moving to Wellfleet in 1991. Denny liked to train livestock dogs and loved to drive his mules. He was a certified flight instructor and loved flying. At the age of 28 he received a new kidney from his brother and later lost his left leg in an accident in 2001.

Denny is survived by his wife, Karen, of Wellfleet; his parents, Bob and Delores, of Attica; a son, Clenten McDaniel, of Oklahoma; four daughters, Dianna Mae, of Oklahoma, Rachel (Paul) Mandelko, of Chadron, NE, and Jacki Jones (Randy Ward) and Robin (Pete) Raffaeli, all of Ogallala, NE; 12 grandchildren, Mae and Marshal Mandelko, Cody Schimmer, Tanner and Kayla Jones, Joey Peck, Josh Schimmer, Christopher and Alyssa Bahnsen, Kolton and Janaya Foran and Dakota McDaniel; a brother, Delbert (Cathy) McDaniel, of Benbrook, TX; a sister, Cindy (Dan) Arnoldy, of Sanger, TX; his mother-in-law, Arlene Palmer, of Maywood, NE; brothers-in-law, Lonnie Carpenter, of Indianola, NE and Barry (Merry Sue) Palmer, of North Platte, NE; several nieces, nephews and other family.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Wellfleet, with Father Harlan Waskowiak officiating. Burial will follow in the Wellfleet Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore and before services in Wellfleet. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials can be made to the donor’s choice. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Goodell: Expanded Playoffs in 2014 Possible

Posted on March 26, 2014

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says it’s possible the playoffs could expand next season.

Goodell said Wednesday at the spring meetings that “it’s not out of the question.” He says he “wouldn’t rule it out, but I wouldn’t say that’s the direction we’re heading.”

The owners discussed adding two playoff teams to the current 12, one in each conference. The topic is certain to come up when Goodell meets with the players union April 8, and again at the owners’ May meeting in Atlanta.

Goodell adds that there was a “tremendous amount of interest in this, possibly even to the point of support.” He believes it will make the late-season division and wild-card races even more compelling.

Adding two postseason games also would increase TV revenues.

NP Woman Jailed on Assault, Drug Charges

Posted on March 26, 2014

A North Platte woman is in jail after a domestic disturbance led to the discovery of prescription drugs.

At around 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance at the Arrowhead Motel, 820 South Bailey.

Upon arrival, a 50-year-old male victim told officers that his girlfriend, 46-year-old Claudette Philbrick would not leave the room following an argument and assaulted him. He alleged that Philbrick choked him and injured his arm during the struggle, according to Officer Rodney Brown.

Following further investigation, officers determined that there was probable cause to arrest Philbrick for 3rd degree domestic assault, a Class I misdemeanor.

Philbrick was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center, where a search of her person revealed a prescription drug containing Codeine, and the prescription drug Phenytoin Sodium, an anti-seizure medication. Brown said Philbrick did not have a prescription for either drug.

In addition to the assault charge, Philbrick was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony, and possession of a legend drug, a class III misdemeanor.

NFL to Try PAT Kicks From 20 for 2 Preseason Weeks

Posted on March 26, 2014

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL will experiment with extra-point kicks from the 20-yard line for two weeks in the preseason this summer, but implementing longer PATs for the regular season has been tabled.

Team owners preferred to see how the longer extra points work in exhibition games before making any decisions on a permanent switch.

On Wednesday, the owners also rejected proposals to move kickoffs to the 40-yard line and to allow more than one player to be placed on injured reserve, then return to the roster during the season.

Adopted on the final day of the spring meetings were proposals to extend the length of the goalposts 5 feet to 35 feet to better determine if kicks are good, and no longer stopping the clock on sacks.

As expected, no vote was taken on expanding the playoffs, although the topic was discussed.

At the Movies 3/28 – 4/3!!

Posted on March 26, 2014

PLAYING FRIDAY 3/28
Screen #1
Divergent….4:05, 7:15, 10:15
Screen #2
Noah….4:10, 7:10, 10:05
Screen #3
300 Rise 3D….4:15, 7:05
Rated R Must ID
300 Rise 2D….9:30
Rated R Must ID
Screen #4
Muppets Most Wanted….4:00, 7:00, 9:35
Screen #5
Mr. Peabody 3D…. 4:15, 6:45
Mr. Peabody 2D….9:05
Screen #6
Sabotage….4:05, 7:05, 9:45
Rated R Must ID

PLAYING SATURDAY 3/29 & SUNDAY 3/30
Screen #1
Divergent….1:00, 4:05, 7:15, 10:15
Screen #2
Noah….1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:05
Screen #3
300 Rise 3D….1:15, 4:15, 7:05
Rated R Must ID
300 Rise 2D….9:30
Rated R Must ID
Screen #4
Muppets Most Wanted….1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:35
Screen #5
Mr. Peabody 3D…. 4:15, 6:45
Mr. Peabody 2D….1:15, 9:05
Screen #6
Sabotage….1:10, 4:05, 7:05, 9:45
Rated R Must ID

PLAYING MONDAY 3/31 – THURSDAY 4/3
Screen #1
Divergent….4:05, 7:15
Screen #2
Noah….4:10, 7:10
Screen #3
300 Rise 3D….4:15, 7:05
Rated R Must ID
Screen #4
Muppets Most Wanted….4:00, 7:00
Screen #5
Mr. Peabody 3D…. 4:15, 6:45
Screen #6
Sabotage….4:05, 7:05
Rated R Must ID

Arrests Made in Death of Broken Bow Toddler

Posted on March 26, 2014March 26, 2014

An investigation into the November 2013 death of a 20-month old boy has led to the arrest of two Broken Bow women on charges of Second Degree Murder and Child Abuse Leading to the Death of a Child.

On Sunday, November 17, 2013, Noah J. Pryce, 20 months, of Broken Bow, was transported by ambulance to Jennie M. Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow. At that time the Broken Bow Police were notified that a head injury sustained by the toddler was suspicious in nature. After being transferred by medical helicopter first to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and then to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, Noah Pryce died of his injuries on November 22, 2013.

On November 24, the Nebraska State Patrol became the lead agency in the continuing investigation into the death of Noah Pryce. Through the investigative process it was determined the toddler suffered a life threatening injury on Sunday, November 17, while in the care of Brittney Pryce and Diane Hill. Brittney Pryce and her husband Richard Pryce were the guardians of Noah Pryce who was a ward of the State of Nebraska. The investigation concluded the injuries suffered by the toddler occurred at the Pryce home, 1338 South E Street, in Broken Bow.

Brittney Pryce,23, and Diane Hill, 50, were taken into custody on March 25, 2014, and were lodged into the Custer County Jail on charges of Second Degree Murder and Child Abuse Leading to the Death of a Child, both Class IB Felonies.

UNO Student Arrested for Having Guns in Dorm

Posted on March 26, 2014

(AP) — A 20-year-old University of Nebraska at Omaha student has been arrested after three rifles, magazines and bullets were found in his dorm room.

The resident adviser at Scott Village reported to campus police around 2 a.m. Saturday that Ned McNally had the weapons.

Police say McNally told officers the guns and ammunition were his. He faces a felony charge for unlawfully possessing firearms on school property. Online court records don’t list the name of his attorney.

The university said Monday that having firearms on campus also would violate several university policies.

TD Ameritrade Offers Free Investment Classes

Posted on March 26, 2014March 25, 2014

(AP) — Online brokerage TD Ameritrade is offering a day of free seminars about investing Tuesday to help people plan for retirement.

The Omaha, Neb., based company is offering seven free webcasts throughout the day about the economy, the stock market and investment options.

TD Ameritrade’s Robert Miller says investors need to understand how rising health care costs and longer life spans might affect their retirement expenses.

TD Ameritrade says the education event will start at 9 a.m. Central on Tuesday and continue until 7 p.m.

More details about the event are available online at www.tdameritrade.com/educationday.