February 2017 – Page 23 – North Platte Post Archive

‘The Little Mermaid’ comes to life at NP Community Playhouse

Posted on February 8, 2017

The North Platte Community Playhouse kicks off the second half of its 2016/2017 season with a classic musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea”, “Kiss the Girl”, and “Part of Your World”.

Performances are February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, with Friday and Saturday performances beginning at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees beginning at 2:00.

Tickets go on sale Monday, February 6, and cost $15 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets will be available at the NPCP Box Office Monday-Friday Noon to 5:00 pm. online at www.northplattecommuinityplayhouse.com or at the door.

Corporate sponsors are Farm Bureau Financial Services-Jay Engle and Nebraskaland National Bank.

The Cast

Ariel Nicole Schmidt

Pilot Tim Scholar

Prince Eric Matthew Pederson

Grimsby Justin Morgan

Flounder Skylar Stethem

Scuttle Butch Lehmkuhler

Windward Susan Williams

Leeward Lou Cox-Fornander

King Triton Mark Cullinan

Sebastian Maximus Wohler

Aquata Marissa Pascoe

Andrina Jessica Shore

Arista Kelley Flock

Atina Keri Fisher

Adella Lindsey Pederson

Allana Melissa Mitchell

Flotsam Tanner Hand

Jetsam Tia San Miguel

Ursula Angelina Gradel

Chef Louis Tyler Cronin

Sailors John Pettit, Sam Fornander, Malachi Murtagh, Matt Goad

Chefs Teagan Lovelace, Emily Kammerer, Megan Huddle

Gulls Seth Vapenik, Hannah Sucraw, Phillip Ryan

Maids Florence Todd Gonzalez, Ashley Aloi

SUV crash killed woman, Thayer County authorities say

Posted on February 8, 2017

DESHLER, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a woman has died in the crash of the sport utility vehicle she was driving in southeast Nebraska.

The accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, on a county road about four miles south of Deshler. The Thayer County Sheriff’s Office says the SUV ran off the roadway and rolled over, ejecting the driver. She was alone in the vehicle.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office identified her as 37-year-old Maranda Brandt.

Schuyler City Council divided over police residency rules

Posted on February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

SCHUYLER, Neb. (AP) — City Council members in Schuyler are divided over whether a residency requirement should be removed for police department supervisors.

Police Chief K.C. Bang is looking to hire a police sergeant and wants the requirement waived. Some City Council members say police supervisors should live in the communities they serve.

Bang and one officer currently reside in Schuyler. The rest live about 15 to 20 minutes away in other communities. Bang says he’d like to waive the requirement in part because so many of his officers live outside the small city.

Mayor Dave Reinecke notes the community isn’t especially keen on public servants living elsewhere. He noted the backlash after former Police Chief Lenny Hiltner moved to Columbus instead of Schuyler after being appointed chief.

Cairo woman killed in Hall County crash

Posted on February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

On Feb. 7, 2017, at approximately 6:07 pm Hall County sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Highway 2 and Schauppsville Road in reference to a two-vehicle injury accident. This location is approximately 4 miles east of Cairo.

A preliminary investigation indicates a westbound 2002 Pontiac Bonneville, driven by 23-year-old Brandon Salyers of Grand Island, crossed the center line and traveled into the eastbound lane. The Pontiac struck an eastbound 2001 Ford Mustang driven by 29-year-old Colleen Race of North Platte. Race was transported by the Grand Island Fire Department to CHI Saint Francis for her injuries. The female passenger in the Ford Mustang, 41-year-old Terrill Sorensen of Cairo, died at the scene.

Salyers and his passenger, 22-year-old Jesse Adams of Grand Island, were transported by the Grand Island Fire Department to CHI Saint Francis for their injuries.

This incident remains under investigation. An accident reconstructionist was called to the scene to assist in the investigation.

An autopsy will be conducted. Next of kin has been notified.

Lobbyist meal ban stalls in Nebraska legislative committee

Posted on February 8, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A proposal to bar lobbyists and special interests from feeding Nebraska lawmakers at the Capitol during session has stalled in committee.

The bill failed to garner enough support Wednesday to advance out of the Legislature’s Executive Board. Four senators voted in favor of the measure while five opposed it, arguing that it could hurt smaller groups that want to meet with them.

Lobbyists have fed senators for years, pooling their money for meals that lawmakers eat in a private room behind the legislative chamber. Most dinners are provided during longer days when sessions are nearing an end.

The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha, says he plans to file a motion to pull the legislation out of committee so the full Legislature has to discuss it.

Ricketts tax plan draws mixed response in Nebraska hearing

Posted on February 8, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts’ plan to cut Nebraska’s top personal income tax rate is drawing a mixed response in a public hearing.

Ricketts presented his measure Wednesday to the Legislature’s Revenue Committee, repeating his argument that it’s necessary to help the state compete with its neighbors.

The state’s leading business groups say a lower tax rate is one factor companies consider when deciding whether to relocate. Opponents of the bill say there’s little correlation between tax rates and economic growth.

Nebraska’s top bracket kicks in at roughly $29,800 for single taxpayers and $59,700 for married couples, but with deductions and credits, many taxpayers would have to earn tens of thousands of dollars more before they could qualify for the cut. People whose taxable income is less would see no savings.

HIGHLIGHTS: Knights win 5th straight, defeat Northwest Tech 79-72

Posted on February 8, 2017

Goodland, Kan – The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team defeated the Northwest Kansas Technical College Mavericks on Tuesday night 79-72.

At the start of the game there were four lead changes and two ties. The Mavericks were holding a 13-4 lead. This was the last lead for the Mavericks through the rest of the game. The Knights went on a 22-8 run to take their biggest lead in the first half at 26-21. The Knights held on to their lead at halftime at 35-33.

After the Mavericks tied the score at 39-39, the Knights went on a 7-0 run to take a 46-39 lead. The Knights never trailed again. The Mavericks were able to cut the Knights lead to two at 60-58. The Knights went on a 9-0 run to lead by 11, their biggest lead of the game at 69-58. The Mavericks continued to rally, but it was not enough as the Knights were able to hold on for the victory.

Eddie Reese scored 28 points to lead the now 11-14 Mavericks. Two other Mavericks reached the double digit mark in scoring. Tim Graham had 17 points and Tim Van Ryle finished with 16 points. Graham added 10 rebounds to have a double-double.

Diontae Champion led the 16-5 Knights with 22 points. Samuel Kearns was close behind with 20 points and Nate Duda finished with 18 points. Duda also had six rebounds to lead the Knights.

The Knights are next in action when they travel to Torrington, Wyo., to play Eastern Wyoming College on Friday Feb 10. Tip-off is at 8:30 pm CST.

Lady Knights fall to fast paced Northwest Tech 118-64

Posted on February 8, 2017

Goodland, Kan – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights were defeated by the Northwest Kansas Technical College Lady Mavericks 118-64 at the Max L. Jones Fieldhouse on Tuesday night.

The Lady Mavericks started the game using pressure defense and hot shooting jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first minute and a half of the game. In the first quarter, the Lady Mavericks shot 63.6 percent from the field including going six for seven from behind the three-point line. The Lady Mavericks forced 10 first quarter turnovers and held the Lady Knights to shooting 40 percent in the first quarter. At the end of the first quarter the Lady Mavericks led 39-20.

In the second quarter, the Lady Mavericks added to their lead in the second quarter outscoring the Lady Knights 20-14, giving them a 59-34 lead at halftime.

In the third quarter, with the Lady Mavericks holding a 73-45 lead, the Lady Mavericks went on a 16-0 run to take a 89-45 lead. The Lady Knights scored the last two points of the third quarter, trailing 89-47 at end of third quarter.

In the game, the Lady Mavericks shot 54.4 percent from the field and 54.2 percent from behind the three-point line. The Lady Knights shot 36.1 percent from the field and went two for four from three-point range.

The Lady Mavericks, now 26-1 on the season were led in scoring by Tran Brown with 32 points. Brown made seven of 14 from behind the three-point line and seven of eight from the free throw line. Five other Lady Mavericks finished the night in double figures: KeKe Barber with 19 points, Emerald Hart had 14 points, Destiny Lindsey had 13 points, Zoi Thompson had 11 points and Juliet James had 10 points. James had a double-double by grabbing 10 rebounds.

The Lady Knights are now 7-15 on the season. Thomesha Wilson led the Lady Knights with 16 points. Jessica Lovitt added 13 points and Mai’Zhrae Zeno finished with 12 points. Wilson had eight rebounds

The Lady Knights are next in action when they travel to Torrington, Wyo., to play Eastern Wyoming College on Friday Feb 10. Tip-off is at 6:30 pm CST.