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Tassels announcing the Class of 1998 sit on a table
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senior picks up his cap and gown Tuesday in the Union. Commencement takes
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This week on "Life Nebraska Style":
"Life Nebraska Style" airs at various times throughout the state. Here's where you can find it in your area:
Alliance, Ch. 8, Mon. & Tues. 1 p.m.; Beatrice, Ch. 9, Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Broken Bow, Ch. 38, Tues. 2 p.m. and Friday 11 p.m.; Columbus, Ch. 8, Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Crete, Ch. 10, Wed. 7 p.m.; Fremont, Ch. 19, Mon. 7 p.m. and Fri. 6:30 p.m.; Grand Island, Ch. 6, Mon. 2 p.m., Tues. 12:30 p.m., Wed. 10:30 a.m., Thurs. 5 p.m., Fri. 5:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 12:30 p.m.; Hastings, Ch. 3, Mon. 10 a.m. and Tues. 8 p.m.; Hebron, Ch. 20, Mon. through Fri. 6:30 p.m.; Ithaca, Ch. 13, Mon. noon, Thurs. 4 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.; Lincoln, Ch. 21, Mon. 11 a.m., Wed. 8 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m. and Sun. 6 p.m.; McCook, Ch. 17, Tues. 7 p.m.; Norfolk, Ch. 2, Tues. 1:30 p.m. and Wed. 10:30 a.m.; North Platte, Ch. 18, Tues. 6:30 and Thurs. 10 a.m.; Omaha, Ch. 23, Mon. 9:30 p.m.; West Point, Ch. 17, Wed. 11:30 a.m. and Fri. 3:30 p.m.
Learn more about the heritage and history of the Omaha people when Dennis Hastings, director of the Omaha Tribal Historical Research Project, appears on Roger Welsch &. The interview series airs at 8:30 p.m. May 8 on the statewide Nebraska ETV Network.
Welsch notes, "Dennis Hastings is an old friend of mine, and a relative. He's devoted his his life and energy to the study and preservation of the Omaha people's proud heritage. Best of all, Dennis has shared some of his work with the general public, most recently in a remarkable University of Nebraska Press book, Blessing for a Long Time: The Sacred Pole of the Omaha Tribe, written with anthropologist Robin Ridington. Tune in this week to hear what Dennis has to say about the Omaha people and their history, his work and the status of the sacred pole, the very heart of the Omaha people."
A superb combination of cabaret talents are captured as Nebraska Showcase features "Brownville Concerts: Eric Comstock & Lenna" at 9 p.m. May 8 on the statewide Nebraska ETV Network.
Comstock and Lenna Strompolos met at the first Bay Area cabaret convention in 1996, deciding soon after to start performing together. Strompolos' operatic voice delivers shivers with her contributions to this engaging performance taped in March 1997 at Brownville Concert Hall in Brownville, Neb.
In addition to his renditions of old favorites, Comstock performs his famed humorous spoof "I'm a Star From an Andrew Lloyd Webber Show" - shifting to more serious tunes with ease. Comstock's inviting appeal offers viewers the camaraderie of close friends seated aside a piano in a fashionable establishment. Well-respected as solo performers, and now as a thoroughly entertaining pair, Comstock and Lenna display their united talents in this Nebraska Showcase program.
The troubled courtship of beautiful Bathsheba Everdene comes to Mobil Masterpiece Theatre in a moving four-hour adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel of life and love in rural 19th century England, on Far From the Madding Crowd airing at 9 p.m. May 10 and 17 on the statewide Nebraska ETV Network.
Actress Paloma Baeza stars as Bathsheba, an unconventional outsider who inherits a farm and attracts the attentions of three very different suitors.
Anchoring the tale throughout is sturdy, selfless Gabriel Oak, played by Nathaniel Parker, a proud yeoman who seeks her hand but ends up in her employ instead. He loses his farm in a freak accident and must take up a life as an itinerant shepherd.
Veteran Royal Shakespeare Company actor Nigel Terry is Mr. Boldwood, an upright neighbor who is oblivious to his true feelings for the coquettish Bathsheba. Jonathan Firth is the third suitor Frank Troy, a dashing soldier who easily charms her.
Snared in the machinations of these male egos, the independent-minded Bathsheba, is just trying to run a farm, with little thought to the plans that everyone seems to have for her. Little does she suspect it, but one of this beauty's wooers is a veritable beast. Of course, the beast wins her hand, and therein lies a tale of suffering, degradation and eventual redemption.
Nearly 800 young authors responded to the Nebraska ETV Network's call for entries in the Fourth Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Awards contest. The eight winning entries (first and second place winners in the Kindergarten, First, Second and Third Grade age groups) represent the talents and enthusiasm of youngsters all across Nebraska.
The eight winning entries will be videotaped for broadcast later this year on the Nebraska ETV Network and Nebraska Public Radio Network. The winners' entries are then forwarded to the national contest to compete for the Grand Prize and Second Place honors. The national winners will be announced in June.
Kindergarten: The first place winner in the Kindergarten category is Cody Burkey with his story about ranch life titled "Cody's Thirsty Calves." Cody lives in Lyman, Neb., with his father Dave Burkey and attends Wheatland School. The second place winner in the Kindergarten category is Patrick Murphy for his story "Magic Markers," about a set of markers with the power to transform. Patrick lives in Lincoln with his parents Tim and Mary Louise Murphy and attends St. Patrick's School.
First Grade: The first place winner in the First Grade category is Samantha Krikac for her holiday story about a young animal looking for a new home, "The Naughty Christmas Kitten." Samantha lives in Ord with her parents Carol and Patrick Krikac and attends Ord Elementary School. Ian Vosburg of Holdrege is the second place winner in the First Grade age group with his story "The Girl from Korea," which tells the story of his mother's early years. Ian is the son of Scott and Euna Vosburg and attends Holdrege Public School.
Second Grade: Colton Stepp, son of Judy and Dan Pint of Pierce, won first place in the Second Grade category for his fantasy with an ecological point of view, "The Unicorn and the Dragon!" Colton attends Pierce Public School. Emily Quick, daughter of Harvey and Lucinda Quick of Ceresco, is the second place winner with her story of a magical unicorn, "White Meadow." Emily attends District 44 School near Wahoo.
Third Grade: Michael Baumann of Grafton won first place at the Third Grade level with his charming story "Michael's Mop," about a boy's victory over his hair-twisting habit. Michael is the son of Paul and Elizabeth Baumann and attends Grace Lutheran School in Geneva. Tawnee Churchill of York is the second place winner in this grade level for her story about a snow family and a sled, "The Snow Present." Tawnee is the daughter of Lisa DiAnn and Joseph Behm and attends Centennial School in Utica.
This year's contest was a partnership with several organizations. Members of the Lincoln Area Retired Teachers Association served as an advisory committee and assisted in the processing of the nearly 800 entries. Winners in each of the age groups were chosen by panels of judges selected and coordinated by public libraries.
Judging for the Kindergarten category was coordinated by Carolyn Baker at the Beatrice Public Library. Judges were Laureen Riedesel, Beatrice Public Library Director; Carolyn Baker, Beatrice Public Library Youth Services Librarian; and Diane Vicars, editor of the Beatrice Daily Sun newspaper.
Judging for the First Grade category was coordinated by Glee Nelson, Children's Librarian at the Columbus Public Library. Judges were Glee Nelson, reading specialist Theresa Wachal and art teacher Jane Mlinar.
Judging for the Second Grade Category was coordinated by Mitzi Mueller, Children's Librarian at the North Platte Public Library. Judging the entries were Mitzi Mueller and Carolyn Clark of the North Platte Public Library staff, as well as former teachers Gwen Dickinson, Rajean Shepherd and Paula Gibbs and school volunteer and past PTA president Nancy Kemptar, all of North Platte.
Judging for the Third Grade category was coordinated by Beth Trupp, Children's Librarian at Gering Public Library. Judges were Beth Trupp and Susan Baird of the Gering Public Library staff and former teacher Lynn Campbell.
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