04.21.08 Monday

 In the 2008 version of the Wizard of Indy Dorothy(played by Muppet Mike ) with the aid of the Tin Man (Paul Landow) the Scarecrow (Paul Kratz) and the Cowardly Lion (Jack Diesing) will partake on an adventure to gain the blessing of the Wizard (NCAA) on a long term deal for the College World Series. Watch for the little dog in tow Toto (Omaha City Council). And so as not to scare the kiddies the part of the Wicked Witch of the West (David Sokol) was negotiated down to a hapless participant. Hope these people have an appointment.

 

A man jumped from the I-80 Missouri River Bridge early Sunday. Police from Council Bluffs and Omaha searched for 2 hours before rescuing the man and getting him to the hospital. No word on if he was a Save Rosenblatt person or a petition circulator.

 

The No-K was back to a firing range with the warm weather. 2 people were shot while sitting in a car near 43rd and Laurel Ave late Saturday. They were treated for minor injuries. Also gunfire was reported near 30th and Martin Ave, nobody was hurt but one car was reported hit.

 

In South O stabbing remains as the preferred method of injury. 2 women fighting over a cigarette near 29th and S Street escalated their fight in to a stabbing incident. One woman was treated for her injuries. Police are looking for the other woman.

And a pothole the size of a moon crater has many Omaha drivers seeing red. The hole near 180th and Center has caused damage to many cars in the area. Several people have issued claims for damage to their cars however State Law gives the city “Reasonable time to repair the hole”. The clock does not start running until law enforcement or a resident report the problem. The question many have is what is reasonable time. Our question is, that road bed isn’t that old, How does a hole that size show up out of nowhere?

And for you hockey readers, Don’t forget tonight is the O.M.A.H.A. Annual Meeting at the Marriott Regency. If you are someone who loves to stand around the glass and bitch about how everything is run wrong or if your someone who takes the time to stay informed then be sure to take the time to attend and cast your vote.

More later……………….

 

Bugs Manderson