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DEAL PARK – “Newsies,” the 2012 Tony Award-winner for Best Original Score and Best Choreography, is coming to the Axelrod Performing Arts Center from June 1-17.The production is directed and choreographed by Marcos Santana, who performed on Broadway in “On Your Feet,” “Guys and Dolls” and “In the Heights.”“Newsies” is one of those heart-stopping musicals that explodes with energy and emotion,” said Andrew DePrisco, artistic director of Axelrod PAC. “It’s perfect for the entire family!”Based on the 1992 movie, Disney’s musical tells the story of how a newly formed union of New York City newsboys in 1899 went on strike for fair wages and better working conditions, and defied the publisher of a prominent New York newspaper. The musical had its world premiere in 2011 at the Paper Mill Playhouse and moved to Broadway the following year, where it received eight Tony Award nominations. Broadway veteran Harvey Fierstein (“La Cage aux Folles,” “Kinky Boots”) wrote the book and Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”) composed the music. Under the musical direction of Andrew Sotomayor, the show features the rousing anthems, “Seize the Day,” “Carrying the Banner” and the showstopping tap number “King of New York.”“One reason why I like the show so much is that it’s a real story,” said Santana. “It’s such an important moment in history that happened almost 120 years ago, where these kids had a voice and stopped the newspaper. We’re reliving that today, where kids have a voice about gun control and violence. They walked out of school and marched, and they’re making sure they are heard. It’s the idea of power in unity.”Santana previously directed and choreographed “Newsies” for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Florida, for which he was nominated for a Carbonell Award. His friend Luis Salgado, who directed and choreographed “Ragtime” and “In the Heights” at Axelrod, spoke highly of the theater. Santana is excited to make his Axelrod debut.“I came to see ‘Ragtime’ and I was very impressed at the size and the facility,” he said. “It’s very challenging because it’s a big show, not only musically but scenically.”Like Salgado, Santana grew up in Puerto Rico, but he didn’t develop an interest in dance as a career until he was 18. “Dance is part of our culture and I danced as a social thing,” Santana said. “When I was 18, a friend was in a contemporary ballet company and invited a bunch of us to go see him. When the show was over, I knew that was what I wanted to do.”He moved to New York, where he became involved in the theater scene. In addition to performing, Santana contributed choreography to the Tony Award-nominated Broadway shows “On Your Feet” and “Rocky the Musical.” “It was very exciting,” said Santana. “It’s something we do because we love it, but when you get recognition for your hard work, it’s always a good thing. It’s prestigious just to have a nomination.”The high-energy “Newsies” production has 26 cast members.After doing research on the real news strike, Santana was excited to discover that some of the newsies at the time were girls.“Some of the immigrant families only had daughters and those daughters had to work,” he said. “To find out there were female newsies was really fascinating. That gave me permission to include female figures in a very prominent male ensemble. I love the tone it adds to the show.”“Newsies” will run for 14 performances from June 1-17. Tickets are $29 to $45 and are available at 732-531-9106 or axelrodartscenter.com. Arts and entertainment writer Mary Ann Bourbeau can be reached at mbourbeau@tworivertimes.com. By Mary Ann Bourbeau | 
This article was first published in the May 17-24, 2018 print edition of The Two River Times.
Dear Editor,It would be difficult to find a citizen of Georgetown who was not nauseated and repelled by the photograph in the newspapers recently of the Town Clerk of Georgetown and colleagues brutishly removing over 30 hapless vendors who have been plying their trade on Alexander Street, Georgetown.Why do they not remove the vendors at the corners of Regent and Avenue of the Republic obliquely opposite City Hall, who are selling rat poison and other pesticides? The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) of Guyana has said numerous times that the sale of pesticides and other toxic chemicals from roadside vendors is dangerous to health and against the law. Indeed, the law requires vendors to be certified before they sell. These vendors are not certified. It seems as though the folks at City Hall are completely unconcerned that according to the World Health Organisation, 44.2 in every 100,000 Guyanese commit suicide every year – compared to the global average of 16. And the epidemic affects young and old with children as young as 10 killing themselves, with the most common method being through the use of poison, generally involving pesticides or rat poison.Why don’t they stop the vendors around Bourda and other markets from selling chicken especially after hours? The Municipal and District Councils Act Chapter 28:01, City Market By-laws states that: “it shall not be lawful for any person to bring without permission of the Council uncooked fresh meat into the Market. Also, no person shall sell or offer for sale in any market fresh meat except at a stall set aside and appropriated for that purpose”. So why is the City turning a blind eye to the selling of poultry meat outside the markets?But aside from these two egregious examples, one just has to look at the pavements of Regent, Robb, Water, King, Wellington, America Streets, etc and one will see them chockfull with vendors. Are they not as illegal as the ones they are removing from Alexander Street? Are they not interfering with traffic as well and blocking entrances?What about the mobile fish caravan that is illegally occupying a spot at the corners of Regent and King Streets? Should they not be removed?Come on City Hall. “What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.”Sincerely,Modi Sankar
Prince George to Fort St. JohnThursday, August 6Sunday, August 23 Northern Health Connections, a program that offers healthcare travel for clients in need of services outside of their community, will be running a modified schedule for the month of August.The change was implemented to allow for routine maintenance on vehicles and because of a low amount of riders throughout the summer.The modified schedule will include a two week break starting on August 9 and wrapping up on August 23. The call centre will remain open during this time period, though.- Advertisement -Below is a list of changes to routes in the area: Dawson Creek to Fort NelsonThursday, August 6Thursday, August 27 Route descriptionLast route before summer breakFirst route after summer break Fort Nelson to Dawson CreekTuesday, August 4Thursday, August 25 Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the Northern Health Connections program through their booking centre at 1-888-647-4997 or at NHConnections@northernhealth.ca. Fort St. John to Prince GeorgeSaturday, August 8Thursday, August 25
A superb curling strike from Dutch playmaker Arjen Robben on 17 minutes put Bayern head before a cheeky backheel from Lewandowski deflected off a defender on its way to the back of Dortmund’s net on 37 minutes.Having missed Bayern’s 2-1 win at Celtic on Tuesday in the Champions League with a thigh injury, Lewandowski claimed his 11th league goal in as many games this season and is currently the Bundesliga’s top-scorer.Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the top scorer last season in Germany just ahead of Lewandowski, has now failed to score in each of his last five games, but still has 10 goals in 11 league matches.Left-back David Alaba was credited with Bayern’s third goal which flew into Dortmund’s net just ahead of Lewandowski’s outstretched foot on 67 minutes.Defender Marc Barta, who was injured in April’s bomb attack on the Dortmund team bus, scored the hosts’ consolation goal two minutes from time.The win leaves Bayern unbeaten in their seven games since Jupp Heynckes took charge at the end of September.Third-placed Dortmund have now won just one of their last seven games in all competitions which has seen them surrender a five-point lead over Bayern in the league.They now trail Bayern by six points and are two behind RB Leipzig, who went second earlier with a 2-1 comeback win at home to Hanover 96.Germany striker Timo Werner, 21, who has just recovered from a neck injury, proved his form ahead of the world champions’ high-profile friendly matches against England and France in the next 10 days.Werner set up Yussuf Poulsen’s equaliser and then netted an 85th-minute winner after the Brazilian Jonathas had given visitors Hanover the lead at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena.The result got Leipzig back to winning ways after last week’s back-to-back cup and league losses to Bayern and a 3-1 defeat at Porto in the Champions League.Elsewhere Schalke, who are now undefeated in their last six games in all competitions, climbed to fourth — level on 20 points with neighbours Dortmund — with a 1-0 win at Freiburg.Winger Daniel Caligiuri scored the only goal against his old club.Hamburg moved out of the bottom three with a 3-1 win at home to Stuttgart, who had midfielder Dzenis Burnic sent off after just 13 minutes for two yellow cards.Aaron Hunt put Hamburg ahead from a free-kick after a goalkeeping blunder by Ron-Robert Zieler, but Stuttgart levelled just after half-time when Daniel Ginczek converted a penalty.However, Filip Kostic put Hamburg back in front and Germany Under-17 international Jann-Fiete Arp, with his second in two games, sealed the win.Borussia Moenchengladbach dropped to seventh after their 1-1 draw at home to Mainz.Mainz took the lead on 19 minutes through French defender Abdou Diallo, but Gladbach equalised when towering Danish centre-back Jannik Vestergaard headed home midway through the second half.Mid-table Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen shared the points in a 1-1 draw as Kevin Volland’s strike just after the break was quickly cancelled out by Austrian defender Kevin Danso.0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) 0Shares0000Robben’s sweetly struck curler – the type of goal he has scored through a long career – left Roman Burki with no chance. Photo/DMBERLIN, Germany, Nov 4 – Bayern Munich stamped their authority on the Bundesliga on Saturday by opening a four-point lead as Robert Lewandowski netted an audacious goal in their commanding 3-1 win at Borussia Dortmund.Defending champions Bayern stay on course to win the German League for a sixth straight season after dominating the high-tempo showdown at Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park.
Deputy Thomas Pringle has said Minister Richard Bruton’s figures on IDA jobs in Donegal simply don’t add up. Deputy Thomas PringleMinister for Jobs, Mr Bruton stated in the Dáil that there has been a 40% increase in IDA jobs created since 2011.But Deputy Pringle said that while there has been a 40% increase in the past 4 years, it has done little to offset the continuously high rates of unemployment and emigration in Donegal. “Although I welcome the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs, I do not agree that the Government has been investing in the region. Nearly 800 jobs over 4 years and one advanced facility in Letterkenny is not investment. It’s a token.’‘The Minister said he is aware that employment is not catching up with the rest of the country. This has always been obvious certainly to people in Donegal. So why are we only hearing of regional action plans now, conveniently during election year?’ says Pringle.‘People in Donegal are tired of the Government’s action plan rhetoric. When are these plans going to turn into actions?’ says Pringle.‘The Government needs to carry out specific, targeted actions like investing in high speed broadband to rural areas while reducing barriers for entrepreneurs and SMEs’ concludes Pringle. MINISTER’S NUMBERS ON DONEGAL UNEMPLOYMENT DON’T ADD UP – PRINGLE was last modified: March 26th, 2015 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Deputy Thomas PringleIDAjobsRichard Bruton
10 10 10 10 10 Alex Iwobi (Arsenal) – The Nigeria international is beginning to look the part at the Emirates. His last three games have seen him get two goals and two assists just like Alexis Sanchez and his link up play has been excellent. At £4.6m hes a snip and making him your Triple Captain could be a well-executed curveball. 10 Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool) – With Divock Origi playing the full match against Borussia Dortmund, its likely the Reds will go with Sturridge at the weekend as they face a leaky Bournemouth team. He may get playing time in the Merseyside derby against Everton too, so could be worth a punt. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) – The teen strike sensation bounced back brilliantly from a chastening half-time hooking against Tottenham with a wonderful goal in the FA Cup victory over West Ham. Were thinking hell be ready and raring to go in the fixtures against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. Manuel Lanzini (West Ham) – At £4.9m he should be in your side as a cheap midfielder, and he could also pop up with some important goals and assists over the next seven days. Hes just getting back into his stride after injury. 10 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – The brilliant Belgian has made an instant impact on his return to action after his injury lay-off. He may not start both games but well put our necks on the line and suggest hell get a goal or an assist in both matches. Chris Smalling (Manchester United) – With the Red Devils playing Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, we reckon there is a good chance Manchester United might just come away with two clean sheets. Smalling is an outside bet to get you big points and, who knows, he might also get a goal. 10 10 10 Dimitri Payet (West Ham) – He may not have been in form against Manchester United in the FA Cup but with a top four charge now the Hammers sole focus, he could hit back against Leicester City and Watford. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) – The Citizens are battling on two fronts as they look to clinch a top four spot in the Premier League and battle it out for Champions League glory. Even so, we think its likely the Argentine will start both games against Chelsea and Newcastle he could fill his boots versus the Magpies. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) – The Frenchman has had a solid start to his Red Devils career but could add a flourish to its finish in games with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. He nearly grabbed a wonderful goal against Tottenham with a stunning run, but his shot let him down. If he gets his shooting boots on over the next week you could have a huge haul of points. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) – Click the right arrow for more Triple Captain tips… – The Chilean has perked up in recent weeks. Hes got two goals and two assists in his last three games and, with the Gunners scoring nine times in those games, he could well strike again in matches against Crystal Palace and West Brom. The next seven days have the potential to be the biggest in Fantasy Premier League season.Hopefully you’ve already made your transfers thanks to our handy tips.Ten teams have double gameweeks as the fixtures begin to come thick and fast in the run-in, and that means it’s the perfect time to use one of your chips.Using your Triple Captain this time out could see you reaping the rewards if you put your trust in the right player.But who is that elusive ‘right player’? Well, we can’t predict the future here at talkSPORT, but we can offer some advice with some educated thinking.So, to see which stars we recommend using your Triple Captain on, click the right arrow above…Full list of Premier League teams with double gameweeks:Arsenal (v Crystal Palace and West Brom)Crystal Palace (v Arsenal and Manchester United)Everton (v Southampton and Liverpool)Liverpool (v Bournemouth and Everton)Manchester City (v Chelsea and Newcastle)Manchester United (v Aston Villa and Crystal Palace)Newcastle United (v Swansea and Manchester City)Watford (v West Brom and West Ham)West Brom (v Watford and Arsenal)West Ham (v Leicester City and Watford)
The future of Letterkenny’s Bowling Club looks a lot more secure after years without any premises.Following meetings with the HSE, Letterkenny Town Council, and the Lawn Bowling Club, the Council have sub leased a site beside the Lawn Bowling Green facility in Letterkenny Town Park to the Bowling club.The transfer of the site was agreed at Monday night’s meeting of the Town Council. Welcoming the news Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh said “Letterkenny Lawn Bowling club has an excellent facility in the Town park, this latest development paves the way for the club, to set about fund raising and applying for funding to provide a club house at the facility. The club were previously precluded from doing this, because they did not have an interest in the site.“The Lawn Bowling club have been making remarkable progress through the divisions of their league; they are now at the stage where they cannot progress any further without having proper changing facilities available at the green. So the transfer of this site to the club is a very welcome and positive development for them.“I would like to thank John Hayes of the HSE and Paddy Doherty the Town Clerk, for their help in making this happen. I wish the club continued success and hopefully they can now move on and achieve their ambition of having a clubhouse to match the excellent playing facilities.” he said.‘BOWLED OVER’ AFTER CLUB GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR CLUBHOUSE was last modified: May 15th, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
THE PATTERSON family played a goodbye gig at the Station House in Letterkenny last summer. And this evening, Sunday, TG4 features Ronnie, Billy and Christine on the series Ceol ón Chlann.The series explores six musical families: the Keanes, the Blacks, theO Snodaigh’s, the McPeakes, the Pattersons and the Sands Family –famous Irish families who have brought their music to the four cornersof the world.This new series gives an insight into the musical journey that eachfamily has taken and the influence that previous generations have hadon the rich heritage of each family.Each story, narrated by Padraigín Ní Uallacháin, is presented throughrare footage from the archives of the BBC, UTV and RTÉ, and previously unseen private family footage. Well-known journalists, musicians and broadcasters also offer uniqueperspectives throughout the series, which features: Liam Ó Maonlaí,Mary Bergin, Dónal Lunny, Áine Hensey, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Lynette Fay, Séan Bán Breathnach, Neil Martin, Breanndán Ó Beaglaioch, Brian Mullen Robert McMillen and Dónal K O’Boyle.Ceol an Chlann 10.00pm Sunday 14th October – The Pattersons. DDTV: TG4 TRIBUTE PROGRAMME TO PATTERSON FAMILY was last modified: October 14th, 2012 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:DDTV: TG4 TRIBUTE PROGRAMME TO PATTERSON FAMILY
Which airlines have two people in the cockpit at all times?In light of the tragic news that the crash of Germanwings flight 9525 was a pilot suicide, airlines around the world are moving to enforce new rules surrounding pilots in the cockpit.Authorities say recordings from inside the cockpit show co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, after locking the pilot out of the cockpit, initiated the plane’s descent in to the French Alps. The revelations have prompted airlines around the world to apply a rule requiring two crew members to be in the cockpit if one of the pilots leaves for any reason.Air New Zealand’s chief flight operations and safety officer, Captain David Morgan, said today it would make the same changes to its procedures effective immediately. “Following the Germanwings accident earlier this week and in line with moves being made by some other international carriers, Air New Zealand has reviewed and updated its flight deck procedures,” he said. “If one of the two pilots operating the flight needs to leave the cockpit for a short time, a crew member will be required to enter the cockpit in their place.”This new rule, whilst quickly being adopted by other airlines, was already in place in the United States and Russia and has been for years. Other airlines outside the United States and Russia that have adopted this new policy are Air New Zealand (NZ)Air Transat (Canada)Air Canada (Canada)Westjet (Canada)Flybe (UK)Easyjet (UK)Thomas Cook (UK)Virgin Atlantic (UK)Ryanair (UK)Malaysia Airlines (Malaysia)Monarch (UK)Jet2(UK)Norwegian (Scandinavia)Air Berlin (Germany)Lufthansa (Germany)Germanwings (Germany)Austrian Airlines (Austria)Swiss International (Switzerland)Icelandair (Iceland)Qantas (Australia)Virgin Australia (Australia)Jetstar (Australia)Tigerair (Australia)REX (Australia)Network (Australia)WizzAir (Hungary and Ukraine)Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)A British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) statement said: ‘Following the details that have emerged regarding the tragic Germanwings incident, we are co-ordinating closely with colleagues at the European Aviation Safety Agency and have contacted all UK operators to require them to review all relevant procedures.’ The authority added that it had made the change ‘in the light of the latest developments in France’ that revealed the pilot of flight 9525 was locked out of the cockpit. While the CAA said the switch will remain voluntary, an industry insider said: ‘There is some industry chatter about the policy becoming mandatory.’