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Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLUBBOCK Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police were able to stop a vehicle traveling about 90 miles per hour around the Loop on Friday A week later and the department has now released dashcam footage of the collision called police saying that the brakes weren’t working and the accelerator was stuck on his vehicle the vehicle was traveling eastbound on the South Loop at University One officer moved in front of the Camry to warn traffic ahead and attempt to contain the Camry but the vehicle traveled around the east Loop and ended up crashing into the police vehicle around North Loop 289 and North University Avenue Police say the Camry collided into the back of the officer’s vehicle where the vehicle rolled and came to rest in a field Police say Merritt-Voels sustained minor injuries and was transported to University Medical Center The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries Chef Gordon Lippe had marinated the meat for three days before cooking it that morning, he told Voels. The sliders were a sample of more to come at the opening Monday of the American Heroes' Café at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center. It's the first restaurant nationwide run by a food service within a veterans hospital, said Kathleen Fogarty, the director of the medical center. And a big improvement over the cafeteria-style meals Voels had become used to from food service at Haley, he said. Voels lived in a bed there for eight months after a sniper shot him in Afghanistan in 2010, shattering his vertebra and leaving him paralyzed. In the past, when he was feeling up to it, Voels would send someone to get him wings from Hooters. "It's our version, without the girls," Fogarty joked with Voels on Monday. The restaurant was dreamed up by Teresa Hellings, former chief of nutrition and food services, who realized the importance of rehabbing the mind to rehab the body. It was on the shelf when Fogarty arrived three years ago and decided to make it a priority. "Food is one of the few things a person can control while in a hospital," she said. "We want to give them a choice — a cheeseburger or a panini — and a chance to experience the social aspect of what it's like to go to a restaurant. "To heal, we have to envision how life will be outside of the hospital," Fogarty said. The cafe starts this week serving about 100 lunches each day to patients and their families with plans to expand to dinner and then breakfast. Hired in 2012, Lippe started designing the menu through patient taste tests on Thursdays. One day, he dished out squares of the cafeteria's regular lasagna, decorated with fresh basil leaves. The patients raved, calling it as good as mom's, and far better than the lasagna that arrived from the cafeteria bedside on a tray. It was a matter of presentation, Lippe said. Now when an order comes into the restaurant for room service, it goes out under a black warmer with silver cutlery. Knowing people like to try new foods, Lippe mixed flavors: chipotle gouda mac-n-cheese; a side of tomato, cucumber, black bean and jicama slaw; fruit smoothies, seasonal vegetables and goat cheese risotto. He makes 90 percent of the meals from scratch in the kitchen. Patients order through a computer that monitors their personal health needs, counting calories, carbohydrates and salt. Subscribe to our free DayStarter newsletter You’re all signed up!Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. On Monday, Lippe replaced fruits and sliders as dozens of patients and staffers lined up to try them out. He pointed out desserts to one patient: "French creme bars, vanilla bean mousse and some of the world's biggest strawberries." Elisabeth Parker can be reached at eparker@tampabay.com or (813) 226-3431. The first service at the new building will be a joint Maundy Thursday service with the Trenton First Christian Church on April 17 at 6 p.m An Easter service is scheduled for April 20 at 10 a.m. Communion will be served during both services Pastor Bob Voels stated that the services will emphasize the season of Lent and the resurrection of Jesus The church’s previous building was damaged by a tornado on May 6, 2023. Demolition of the damaged structure began on May 5, 2024. the congregation has held worship services at the First Christian Church Voels noted that a grand opening for the new Wesley United Methodist Church building is being planned Clarke High School seniors reflected on the past four years while thinking about their futures during the 2022 commencement ceremony at the school’s football field The graduates proudly processed onto the field to the sound of the classic “Pomp and Circumstance.” They were accompanied by the East Meadow Board of Education Valedictorian Nicholas Espinosa and salutatorian Katherene Qi reflected on four unforgettable years at Clarke so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise,” Qi said “You cannot let anyone tell you how to live your life “Remember that the large-scale issues that we see on the news are not the only problems that need to be solved I urge you to find a cause about which you are most passionate.” Card and Board of Education President Alisa Baroukh each gave commencement addresses “Today concludes a significant and wonderful chapter of your life and an equally significant and wonderful chapter is about to begin,” Card said with each student being called by name to be recognized for their successful completion of high school As the students began their recession from the field after receiving their diplomas the crowd roared with applause for the new W.T Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Clarke High School seniors celebrated their graduation at Mitchel Athletic Field Complex on June 27 (East Meadow School District)Principal Timothy Voels welcomed students Clarke High School graduation ceremony on June 27 Clarke High School chorus sang the national anthem to kick off the school’s graduation ceremony on June 27 Clarke High School salutatorian Saniya Gaitonde delivered her address at gradation on June 27 spoke to his classmates and attendees at gradation on June 27 (East Meadow School District)Superintendent of Schools Dr Clarke High School held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 at Nassau County’s Mitchel Field Athletic Complex on June 27 adorned with accents of Clarke’s signature maroon was the chosen location for the ceremony to safely accommodate all of the graduates and their families in one event members of the building administration and W.T Following a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by the senior chorus valedictorian Justin Guo and senior class president Catherine Posillico kicked off the student speech portion of the ceremony Guo and Gaitonde reflected on a year like no other “Perhaps the most resounding lesson that we can take away from this year is that we can always adapt to the situation in which we are thrown,” Gaitonde said “Today we celebrate the conclusion of one of Clarke’s most challenging years,” said Guo you fought through two of the most arduous and demanding academic years in history and absolutely excelled.” Card and Board of Education President Matthew Melnick each spoke Card echoed the sentiments of the students acknowledging the perseverance required by students to successfully complete the 2020-21 school year “You are the class we have been waiting and hoping for the class that will change the world because of your experience,” Card said “You have triumphed over the last 13 years with us and the past 15 months have tested you and you have emerged stronger than ever.” Clarke High School principal Timothy Voels (Courtesy East Meadow School District)Nicole Leibowitz congratulated John Meah for his achievement (Courtesy East Meadow School District)Two seniors from the East Meadow School District have been recognized as finalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program The district congratulates John Meah from East Meadow High School and Jonathan Melkun from W.T Clarke High School for achieving this honor To be counted among the nation’s 15,000 finalists Meah and Melkun each had to submit a detailed scholarship application that included their academic records and examples of extracurricular activities They also had to achieve SAT scores equivalent to or better than their PSAT scores maintain their prestigious academic performance and receive a recommendation from a high school official teams and other organizations at East Meadow High School He is a National Honor Society student and has also been inducted into the Social Studies A captain and four-year member of the cross-country team and winter and spring track and field teams he is also president of the Track Finance Board He is also a talented musician and performs in the wind ensemble he is the vice president of DECA and captain of the math team he gives back to the community by volunteering contributes his time at the Special Olympics and serves as a counselor at vacation bible school Melkun shares similar passions as he is a captain of the track and field team at W.T This connection has allowed him the opportunity to volunteer at the Long Island Marathon by handing out water to the runners He is also the president of the English Honor Society and the secretary of the Math Honor Society Playing the clarinet since the fourth grade Melkun has taken the first chair in the band and orchestra His musical talent has spurred his involvement in the school’s theater shows he intends on taking his passion for aircraft and spacecraft toward studying aerospace engineering the largest arts festival on the African continent takes place in the town of Makhanda (formerly known as Grahamstown) every winter (in 2024 One of the biggest performing arts festivals in the world by visitor numbers the festival has been an annual attraction since 1974.  An influential showcase for the performing arts film and theatre has been a major proponent of the festival serving as a platform for budding to established acting talents over the last 50 years Having hosted many of South Africa’s best actors now’s the perfect time to catch some of their finest film performances on Showmax Here’s our pick of 9 of the best – in no particular order Toorbos is somewhere between My Fair Lady and The Grapes of Wrath a romance drama set against the backdrop of Knysna in the 1930s where a young “bosmens” woman is uprooted and struggles to give up her innate independence in the face of high society expectations.   The film stars Elani Dekker and Stiaan Smith in excellent co-lead performances but it’s Ira Blanckenberg who plays Karoliena’s mother to perfection the immersive quality is accentuated by Blanckenberg’s gritty turn whose performance is so convincing Based on a Huisgenoot reader’s true story Vir die Voëls is the tale of plucky nurse Irma Humpel who falls in love with her childhood sweetheart this comedy drama romance pivots from a defiant woman’s perspective as she teaches a small town and a charming suitor what it means to be an independent woman.  Simoné Pretorius is perfectly cast as the spirited young Irma who weaves a spell from the moment she breaks the fourth wall in a wedding dress Pretorius harnesses some of the same pixie dream girl pizzazz that made Zoe Kazan so magical in Ruby Sparks.   Noem My Skollie or Call Me Thief journeys with a young man who becomes a storyteller in jail Set against the ganglands of Cape Town in the 1960s the hard-knocks crime drama captures the highs and lows of a young gangster’s path from petty crime to prison and beyond.  Noem My Skollie stars Dann Jaques Mouton in a fine performance as AB but it’s David Manuel who steals the show as the intimidating inmate Gums Commanding an unsettling performance that bristles with intensity Manuel is always captivating and elevates the underlying tension in every scene.  Christiaan Olwagen is a visionary director who assembles some of the finest casts for his array of critically acclaimed dramas a young conscript is drafted into the army’s travelling choir during the apartheid era where he discovers his sexual identity.   Famed and prolific stand-up comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout honours an inspired casting decision in a dramatic role playing Johan Niemand demanding and iconic lead performance as a young man in the throes of a sexual awakening.    Israel Matseke-Zulu must be one of the most recognisable South African actors he draws from his personal experience having served time This experiential insight enriches his intense performances giving it his all and creating memorable characters in the process.  In the style of The Big Chill and The Hangover comes the wistful ensemble romance comedy drama Wonderlus. Friends try to piece together what happened after a wedding goes awry as the groom, bride and a waitress look ahead to the next chapter.    Edwin van der Walt is an unassumingly charming actor who injects warmth and soul into his performances whether it be Hollywood in My Huis or My Father’s War. In Wonderlus, he unlocks new territory opposite the allure and brimming talent of Lea Vivier, whose enigmatic character sets the co-leads on a hope-filled and intoxicating romantic escapade after their worlds collide.  Nommer 37 is based on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller Rear Window, taking the story to a crime-riddled suburb in South Africa. This gritty gangland reimagining is dark, intense and suspenseful as a tricky power play spirals out of control.  Instead of Jimmy Stewart, it’s Irshaad Ally who plays the role of a paraplegic and homebound man. When he witnesses a powerful lawyer commit a crime from the safety of his apartment, he attempts to blackmail him for profit. Playing opposite him in the place of Grace Kelly is Monique Rockman, who bursts onto the scene with an emotionally engaging and star-making performance as Pam Ismael. A bold and beautiful actor with strong screen presence, they make a formidable pairing.   A grisly family murder riddled with question marks transforms into a game of cat and mouse when the lone survivor’s testimony is picked apart during a high profile investigation. Marred by tragedy and based on the true crime story, the small town of Griekwastad now shares its name with a dark crime drama starring Arnold Vosloo.  Best known for playing the iconic and titular role in The Mummy, Vosloo has strong dramatic roots in his homeland, South Africa. Griekwastad marks his return as Colonel Dick de Waal, playing opposite rising stars in Alex van Dyk and Jane de Wet. Vosloo brings his screen presence, international experience and natural gravitas to an intense murder mystery.   Die Seemeeu is based on the classic Russian play by Anton Chekhov and redressed from an Afrikaans perspective in the 1990s by Christiaan Olwagen. Originally conceived as a stage play, the stellar cast have largely reprised their roles for this meditation on the nature of fame, unrealised dreams and toxic envy. Through organic camera movement, the stage production is brought to life with a sense of spontaneity from the auspices of a lakeside farm estate.  Screen legends Sandra Prinsloo and Marius Weyers anchor a cast bolstered by Albert Pretorius, Deon Lotz and Rolanda Marais. While Prinsloo is a force as the self-absorbed Irene, it’s Marais who activates this community character portrait as the naive, reckless and starstruck Nina. An unsung hero, Marais impressed in Johnny is Nie Dood Nie and drives home another haunting performance in Die Seemeeu.   From Teacup’s Assassins and Harbingers, to A Quiet Place’s Death Angels, we break down what to expect when aliens take an interplanetary holiday to raise hell on Earth. If you want to become a superhero just get bitten by a spider or find some tacky magic jewellery, loser! If you want to become a villain, though, that takes hard work – just ask Knull in Venom: The Last Dance. Discover the origins of The Hunger Games in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and then stream 10 more shows and movies about real-life revolutionaries.  NGS Specialist for DNA analysis in the field of metabarcoding is testing a sample of honey at Sinsoma laboratory in Voels “En as die voels sing, kom daar bink straatjies uit die voels se vertjies.” (And when the birds sing rays of light stream from their feathers.). When asked about why this is her favourite quote, Bronwyn Katz explained that this quote by her grandmother speaks to the ideas she has about voices the importance of speaking and expressing oneself One can see how these words are echoed in her artwork “I belong to a family of storytellers I am most influenced by stories passed on to me by the elders in my family and in the community I grew up in,” Katz explains (referring to both the colour and the fruit) she is an artist who works with multiple media ranging from sculpture and installation to video and performance She lets the idea or thought she is interested in sharing dictate which media is the best for its materialization “I majored in sculpture during my BAFA which resulted in a sensitivity to material which I take advantage of when creating my video performances…Some ideas need my physical body to be more present/visible than others in such cases video becomes a more appropriate medium for realizing the work,” she explains Bronwyn’s overarching themes of memory and giving voice are coupled with confrontations with trauma Her creative process involves  a lot of observation and experimentation with materials which speak to these observations She describes her becoming an artist not as a realization but rather as something that happened quite naturally “I spent the first two years of my BAFA  trying to drop out of art school Being a Black Womxn at the Michaelis School of Fine Art was a very traumatic experience I had started applying to study alternatives such as architecture and town planning when my mother encouraged me to follow through and finish what I had started During my last two years at the institution I got involved with communities of Black fine art students who were discussing and confronting the trauma experienced at Michaelis Being a part of such communities was what strengthened my confidence as a fine art student It helped me understand the importance of me (a Black Womxn) being an artist / “Culture maker” Katz views her work as a way to work through questions in her head and serve as a knowledge-making technique Bronwyn has been making a name for herself through the awards she has received including the Simon Gerson Prize for her body of work as well as the Sasol New Signatures merit award for her video ‘Grond Herinnering’ (2015) She also participated in the 12th Dak’Art Biennale in Senegal along with having her first solo exhibition and participation in multiple group exhibitions this year Her first solo exhibition, ‘Groenpunt‘ at blank projects intensively engaged with ideas on memory The title of the exhibition centers Cape Town’s Green Point where the exhumation of remains took place in 2003 Influenced by the book Memory is the Weapon by Don Mattera which refers to the colonial project and the violent act of erasure and “forgetting” which accompanied this project she used the inner foam from old household furniture to think about the violent act of exhumation and its connection to the history of land dispossession in South Africa “I am interested in working against this notion of forgetting and erasure which still exists.” When asked about the relationship between her materials and the content of her artwork she explained that she “understand[s] traces and residue present in space as a source of memory I become interested in the residue and traces of the body visible on foam from used mattress coaches and other objects which offer the body rest.” She was also part of the group exhibition ‘The Quiet Violence of Dreams‘ this year based on the novel by K Sello Duiker which looks at themes related to madness refers to the Black Womxn’s body in protest “I was interested in the confronting of violence and the agency of Black Womxn bodies in this confronting of violence The video was highly influenced by the student movements of last year and the fundamental role played by Black Womxn during these movements.” Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t give a damn about sports. 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Get our newsletter straight to your mailbox Bubblegum Club, Media Mill, 7 Quince Street, Braamfontein, 2001, Johannesburg, South Africa what more do we really need to squeeze out of life Romantic comedies hinge on our innate desire to seek love to be worthy of love and if we’re really lucky (and honest)… get a little nookie exciting and poetry-inducing thing that gets our hearts pounding and our tongues wagging.   No wonder romantic comedies have become a steady sub-genre in Hollywood capturing the giddy feelings of being in love the heartache of falling out of love and just simply being in love with love heart-fluttering levitation and gooey heart-shaped chocolate boxes we give you the most charming and lovable romcoms now streaming on Showmax Randle McMurphy… Jack Nicholson is not your typical romantic lead While the legendary actor has softened a bit As Good As It Gets is pure inspiration because it reimagined a Nicholson capable of love he’s playing a bigoted compulsive who’d rather keep his own company but when he’s forced to take care of his neighbour’s dog… he discovers he has a heart.  The Oscar-winning As Good As It Gets finds Jack Nicholson starring opposite Greg Kinnear and Helen Hunt making an unlikely yet surprisingly effective trio Ranked 140 in the Top 500 films ever made according to AFI this feel-good romantic dramedy from James L Brooks is well-acted a popular Afrikaans-language family magazine celebrated their 100th birthday they ran a competition to find a proudly South African story they could adapt to film whose real-life meet-cute forms the basis for the feel-good romantic comedy Vir Die Voëls this quirky and sweet romcom journeys with an independent nurse who falls for the charming Sampie who used to tease her mercilessly as a kid this delightful and plucky small town love story stars Simoné Pretorius and Francois Jacobs who inject charm warmth and spirit into this life-affirming tale.   it’s hard not to think of a movie starring the foppish Hugh Grant Blame Richard Curtis or Grant’s dashing looks but Grant has managed to cajole his way into a great many romcom classics over his career playing into the wish fulfilment of a lowly Notting Hill bookstore owner finding a real connection with a world famous Hollywood star There to counterbalance the sort of unassuming Hugh Grant is Julia Roberts whose real-life star power makes this a heartfelt and self-reflective performance witty and satisfying romantic comedy soars on its co-lead chemistry and the power of one-in-a-million dreams.  What do you get if you combine the star power of the guy from The Proposal with the kid from Little Miss Sunshine Taking a page from How I Met Your Mother and Mamma Mia! a dad reflects on three past relationships only for his daughter (and audiences) to guess which one is her mother Ryan Reynolds and Abigail Breslin elevate this familiar romcom concept through their charm A clever twist that explores the “it’s complicated” nature of romantic relationships this fresh and playful spin adds an engaging mystery to revitalise the romcom formula.  you can’t overlook Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore They may not have the gravitas of an on-screen power couple like Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan but they’ve more than earned their stripes Having worked wonders as unlikely sweethearts in The Wedding Singer it was only a matter of time before they ventured into a lightning storm with an empty bottle in 50 First Dates.  This breezy holiday-vibes romcom is a wacky feel-good delight creating the delicious circumstances for a commitment-phobic man and a woman with short-term memory loss to cross paths… and stars loaded with oddballs and full of fun against the backdrop of an island paradise in Hawaii it’s really just an excuse to get Sandler and Barrymore more screen time.  A prequel and sequel, the lighthearted and exuberant Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again follows Sophie as she learns about her free-spirited mother’s youth in the throes of her own wedding preparations Capturing the same infectious verve and beautiful Greek vistas with even more ABBA showstoppers this stellar summer-lovin’ singalong romcom goes one up on the first movie Dominic Cooper and Meryl Streep reprise their roles with extra sequins the sweet-as-summer-rain Lily James takes on the role of a young and wild Donna as Andy “Mr Smooth” Garcia and the one-and-only Cher add to the stellar ensemble and her love life’s permanently in a state of resuscitation but that’s what makes the self-deprecation of Bridget Jones so tragic and hilarious even if you wear granny knickers – it’s probably not all that bad if you cause a stag clash between the dapper Colin Firth and dapper-er Hugh Grant!  single and wondering whose baby she’s carrying Bridget finds herself in all sorts of clumsy calamity as she tries to hold onto a few shreds of dignity in the modern game of love This lighthearted romcom introduces Patrick “McDreamy” Dempsey and delivers more of the entertaining fun cringeworthy romance and wicked wit you’ve come to expect from the series Don’t let the clunky movie title fool you: this charming and delightful local-is-lekker romcom is a cut above based on the novel by Nape ‘a Motana Taking a comedic look at the traditional practice of lobola this entertaining culture-clash romance finds an Afrikaans boy falling in love with a Zulu girl A quirky yet heartwarming movie about meeting the parents lobola etiquette gives this sweet romcom an extra spin as Fanie tries to win over Dinky’s family Fanie Fourie’s Lobola celebrates South Africa’s diversity with a funny and lighthearted take on love in the modern age this crowd-pleasing romcom stars Eduan van Jaarsveldt and Zethu Dlomo in a film that showcases South Africa through our colourful music After their sparkling co-lead chemistry in Road to Your Heart it’s difficult to imagine the on-screen couple Ivan Botha and DonnaLee Roberts with anyone else childhood friends whose paths diverged only to reconnect in later life Fates intervene the day before Nina’s wedding throwing her and Huga together as they begin again This fun-loving romantic comedy adventure checks all the boxes for a satisfying summer love story with its handsome lead couple and the backdrop of the tropical island of Mauritius there’s a good balance of comedy and romance with deeper themes and a few surprising twists that help Vir Altyd steer away from the trappings of tried-and-tested romcom formula The Real Housewives of New York City gives viewers a one-of-a-kind look inside the intriguing lives of women navigating life in the Big Apple. The final exams are just one of the challenges facing the pupils of a rural school. Poverty, crime and drugs stand between them and graduation. An emotional and funny drama series based on a stage play of the same name about two grieving strangers whose worlds collide on a rainy night in Dublin. NEWCASTLE – When one thinks of a romantic comedy movie this was not the case on Saturday night with the premiere of Vir die Voëls The South African based movie is about Sampie and Irma de Klerk’s love See: Premiere of Vir die Voëls (PICS) The Newcastle couple’s story became a movie after Mrs de Klerk took part in the Huisgenoot’s birthday competition when Huisgenoot turned 100 years old.They ran a competition where couples were asked to write a story about their love lives from when they met until they got married,” she said Mrs de Klerk said she and her husband initially were unaware of the competition Not expecting anything to come of her entry Mr and Mrs de Klerk were thrilled to learn their story was chosen The process of turning it into a film started and the dynamic of their love life was put onto the silver screen for all to see the couple met scores of different people who added value to their lives Also read: KayAiDee is a star in the making saw how movies were made and the movie people are really wonderful people who work extremely hard the couple are determined to remain as grounded as possible in spite of their newly-found celebrity status Mr de Klerk is a fitter and turner by trade “We intend to stay in Newcastle,” he laughed Mrs de Klerk is a bookkeeper and as she says to see if I should consider writing full-time I have been approached to write a book and write short stories,” she said As their movie takes the South African cinematic world by storm the couple agree that their love for each other is as steadfast now as when they got married 33 years ago After the movie premiered at Victorian Theatres on Saturday evening Mr and Mrs de Klerk mingled with movie goers at a cheese and wine function Read: #MotivationMonday Get summer-ready with budget friendly detox drinks