May 1.Police have swarmed a housing unit on Alexandra Avenue Rutherford after reports of a mental health incident All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency services were first called to the property about 6.30am Around 10.30am police were lifted to the man's second-floor unit on a NSW fire brigade cherry picker They approached the man's balcony and took him into custody Police have confirmed the operation has now concluded with assistance from specialist police "I was stuck in my unit," the resident said "Police told residents to stay inside so I was freaking out a little." "This has been going on for hours - I was ok just worried something crazy was going to happen "I could see police at the man's door - not sure if there was anyone else in the unit with him." The street was cordoned off and traffic diverted near the Aberglasslyn Road intersection A man could be heard screaming at police from inside the property A nearby resident told The Mercury that a man sounded distressed and could be heard yelling '"no She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government She returned to The Mercury in 2015 and has been editor since July 2021 Donna Sharpe is a multi award winning journalist who has covered news across Newcastle and the Hunter for 40 years Chloe ColemanJournalistChloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. Chloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. 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Effective from mid-April, Rutherford will be responsible for further strengthening Princess’ position across Asia Pacific. “Matthew has been with the Carnival family for more than 10 years, most recently serving as vice president of Revenue Management and Deployment for P&O Australia,” chief commercial officer Terry Thornton, said. “His well-rounded expertise in revenue management, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making will be invaluable in driving our growth across the Asia Pacific region. We are looking forward to welcoming Matthew in his new role at Princess and positioning him and the team for success!” Matthew Rutherford said, “I am delighted to join Princess Cruises – one of the world’s most iconic cruise lines. It’s a privilege to lead this remarkable brand across the Asia Pacific region and I look forward to working with the talented team and their travel partners. It’s also an exciting time as we celebrate our 60th year of operation and welcome Discovery Princess to Australia for the first time in December.” As part of this transition, Nick Ferguson’s senior director Sales and Marketing role has expanded to now include Asia Pacific. In this new role Ferguson will retain Australia Sales and Marketing operations in addition to supporting Japan and regional Asia teams driving strategic planning and marketing support across the region. Ferguson will report into Rutherford. “In recognition of Nick’s expertise and leadership, we’re delighted to expand his role overseeing our Asia business across Sales and Marketing,” Terry Thornton said of Ferguson’s role. In addition, Paul Chung, Princess’ Government Relations Asia/China, Satoru Horikawa Princess’ Country Director Japan and Gee Chan Princess’ Country Manager Hong Kong will all report to Rutherford streamlining Princess’ Asia Pacific reporting lines. 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Prior to Princess, Rutherford held roles at Coca-Cola Amatil, Qantas and British Airways.  Relive all the drama from the final over with the Thunder needing 15 off six balls to beat the Scorchers in Perth All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueFire and Rescue NSW said there is fire in gas cylinders and it's possible the fire could spread to an adjacent warehouse All people are accounted for at the recycling plant People in the vicinity should take instruction from on-site emergency services Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily (WTVF) — Rutherford County Schools has delayed implementing a controversial parent responsibility zone plan that would have shifted school transportation responsibilities to families living within certain distances of schools which most school board members approved last week would have eliminated bus service for students in grades K through 5 who live within a mile of their school and students in grades 6 through 12 who live within a mile and a half Jeanie Ballard is firmly against parent responsibility zones Will some kids get to ride the bus in the neighborhood and some don't get to ride the bus in the neighborhood I don't know how they're going to do it," said Ballard "I think it's really unsafe to be walking to school," said Ballard people with bad intentions for our children." she said the plan doesn't work for working parents I don't want to leave my son at school for eight or nine hours," said Ballard Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan addressed parents in a video saying the plan passed in part to address rising costs — but he acknowledged the zones may not work for every community "After speaking individually to school board members we recommend the proposal be tabled for a school year until we complete the study and analysis and provide further recommendation," said Sullivan Ballard still believes the district should explore better ways to save money "I'm happy that they are going to table the idea It's just inevitable that I have to worry about this," said Ballard Board Members said the parent responsibility zone policy could save the district up to $3 million Sullivan said student safety is always his top priority so he's tabling the plan for a year for further research and discussion Do you have concerns about school transportation in your area? 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Email us at aaron.cantrell@newschannel.com to share your perspective This story was reported by Aaron Cantrell and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy Rebecca: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/a2/d9/fb69982545c59e9836fbe80fe431/rebecca-recommends.png Carrie: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/2e/72/be0f23854c54a228c9d6138c9847/carrie-recommends-header.png Ben: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/df/c4/19fa7c504480938f39a431e3b276/ben-recommends-header.png Rhori: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5b/25/a224d13d47739165c92b94e643db/rhori-recommends-header.png Lelan: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/af/54/833bf879454097a398bd44f723de/lelan-recommends.png I'm not sure there is a story that's brought a bigger smile to our faces than this one celebrating Ms The story of her service during World War II is amazing in itself — she is a true Rosie the Riveter What was also amazing was to see was how an entire community turned out to celebrate her At a time when US scientists are under attack from their own government the illiteracy around these elephantine fantasies is dangerous You will never ever see a living woolly mammoth. While this is an obvious truth to most geneticists, zoologists and mammoth experts, the endless promises that you might get to meet an extant version of this very-much extinct elephantid apparently necessitate me typing it published a non-peer-reviewed paper in which it has genetically engineered a mouse to express a gene that relates to mammoth hair resulting in a mouse with slightly longer hair than normal Mice are a crucial part of the story of genetics not least because of their utility in the study of human genes But this unusually hirsute mouse was not created for any such noble purpose but rather as a farcical little sideshow for the fantasy that one day Colossal will breed a living mammoth “The woolly mammoth is a vital defender of the earth,” it claims on its website despite the fact that mammoths are extinct and therefore – I feel this shouldn’t really need saying – have literally no role in defending the Earth Colossal states that packs of mammoths were a crucial part of tundra ecosystem management in their heyday tens of thousands of years ago – that much is true – and that bringing them back might be a useful tool in the fight against global warming It is a ridiculous suggestion for tackling the climate crisis – and more than that How is it folly? Let us count the ways. A few years ago, the first mammoth genome was sequenced from remains acquired off eBay You can get some today from as little as a tenner The genome sequence allowed scientists to piece together some aspects of the lives and the biology of these magnificent beasts as indeed we have for many animals – including humans – that are long dead gifting us insights into the adaptations that helped mammoths evolve to suit their environments What the ancient genome of the sadly departed does not allow us to do is bring them back whose actual complete genome was taken from a living sheep This is not photocopying – it’s trying to assemble a book with only a clutch of sentences Colossal knows this and is proposing to modify the genes of an Asian elephant so they are more like mammoth genes. The proposed resulting creature would be a mixture of elephant and mammoth. These two elephantids parted ways on their evolutionary trees roughly 6m years ago That was at about the same time we separated from what ended up as chimpanzees That’s how different they are; that’s the equivalent hybrid being proposed Cast your moral distaste over that particular monster aside and just consider that we don’t know the gestation period for a mammoth We don’t know how big a mammoth neonate would be We don’t know if a mammoth could digest Asian elephant milk We would be performing artificial insemination and experimental IVF on an elephant that I am guessing did not give informed consent for this procedure Should Colossal manage to overcome all of these apparently insurmountable scientific barriers it will have an Asian elephant mother giving birth to a different species into a social group with which it has no affiliation in an environment it has not evolved to be part of because it ceased to exist many millennia ago Read moreThe absurd and frankly ghoulish claims about the mammoth’s resurrection amount to a textbook case of science miscommunication and hubris. At a time when US scientists are under attack from their own government the illiteracy around these elephantine fantasies is not just vexing but dangerous The Trump administration’s threatened cuts span all scientific disciplines but most pertinently to conservation and climate-crisis research We are witnessing – and party to – the greatest biodiversity and species loss in human history Perhaps focusing our efforts on preserving the millions of threatened creatures that actually exist should be the priority in these hostile times The only way you will ever see a living mammoth is if our physicist friends finally crack time travel but my understanding is that this remains very much in the realm of fiction Perhaps in the meantime we could direct our scientific excitement and energies towards real problems rather than on this mammoth circus of macabre fantasy and moral bankruptcy Dr Adam Rutherford is a lecturer in genetics at UCL and the author of How to Argue With a Racist Colossal is proposing to modify the genes of an Asian elephant An earlier version said the species was an African elephant VANCOUVER — It was an announcement Jim Rutherford never wanted to make Vancouver’s president of hockey operations stepped up to the podium at Rogers Arena on Tuesday afternoon and delivered the news already circulating throughout the city: Rick Tocchet wouldn’t be returning as Canucks head coach Rutherford got a call from Tocchet’s agent on Tuesday morning informing him of the decision Tocchet personally called Rutherford and explained the decision in further detail the conversations he had with Tocchet over the last few weeks were forward-looking and gave the impression he would be back next season Rutherford explained that Tocchet was talking about his plans for checking in on players in the summer (including a trip to Sweden to visit Elias Pettersson) what he wanted to do differently during next fall’s training camp and other topics that suggested he was still bought in on the idea of returning to coach the Canucks It was only recently that Rutherford started feeling uneasy about Tocchet’s future “It did get to a point probably a week ago where I started thinking but we don’t have the commitment yet,’” said Rutherford “I wasn’t sure why because (of) how positive everything was going but with him and I being friends for as long as we have we talked about some of the things he’s dealing with and he just said ‘For personal reasons I will have a very tough time doing the job I need to do.’” Rutherford wasn’t able to go into too much detail on why exactly Tocchet felt the need to move on Don’t expect this to be an extended coaching search that drags on Rutherford noted that they would be careful not to rush but that there are strong incentives for them to identify their next coach sooner rather than later The biggest reason for that is that the organization wants its head coach to be involved in offseason roster planning “It’s important for the coach to get input on the players he wants not for the general manager to just make trades and say you make the adjustments,’” said Rutherford With seven other head coaching vacancies in the NHL — Anaheim Seattle and the New York Rangers — many teams have already begun their searches The Canucks are a bit behind now relative to those other teams They can’t afford to drag their feet because some candidates may get poached quickly while others will be fielding multiple offers The last thing Vancouver would want is to take a long time deliberating on an ideal target only for that coach to get scooped up by another club first “We’ll start to do a shortlist,” said Rutherford “I would expect our phones will ring on a regular basis for people that want this job We’ll narrow it down fairly quick and start the process from there.” Mike Sullivan would have probably been the dream hire for Rutherford and the Canucks Sullivan’s illustrious track record speaks for itself “I know my good friend Mike Sullivan does not want to leave the East,” said Rutherford Manny Malhotra has already become a popular name among Canucks fans as a potential head coaching replacement both developing some of the younger players who were called up and impressed down the stretch in the NHL and garnering team success despite his roster being short-handed at times due to Vancouver’s injury woes Rutherford confirmed that Malhotra will be on the club’s shortlist of candidates based not only on his work in Abbotsford but on the seven years of experience he has in the NHL as an assistant coach Malhotra doesn’t have NHL head coaching experience and this season was his first as a head coach at any pro level Some teams are wary of hiring less experienced names Rutherford was asked how much previous NHL head coaching experience matters for the Canucks’ next hire He said that he needs time to fully ponder the experience angle but sounded open-minded around the possibility of a first-time NHL head coach “I will say that there are coaches presently in the league that were not head coaches in the NHL (previously) that are doing a good job with some teams,” said Rutherford My quick thought for part of your question is (that the coaching hire doesn’t) necessarily have to have NHL (head coaching) experience … it’s not just coaching in the NHL; what experience do people have as leaders on teams when they played It’s fascinating that Rutherford will weigh the experience potential head coaching candidates had as leaders when they were players That certainly works in Malhotra’s favour — he was a critical leader when he played for the Canucks and there are others in the organization who can vouch for that What will the Canucks be looking for with their next head coach He noted that he wants the Canucks to have a reliable defensive structure to fall back on when they aren’t performing at their best That defensive structure is what he felt they lacked under Bruce Boudreau and what he credited Tocchet with implementing don’t expect the Canucks to chase a head coach who will encourage a freewheeling offensive style Defence-first will likely still be the top priority low-event playing style may not be the most exciting or aesthetically pleasing product for fans but it’s probably the sensible call given the Canucks’ current personnel Vancouver’s blue line and goaltending tandem should be a strength while the forward group lacks elite offensive drivers It behooves the club to stick to a structured style that’s similar to what Tocchet implemented On a couple of different occasions in the news conference Rutherford suggested that the next coach will also need to understand how to deal with and maximize Pettersson’s potential “It’s about getting the top players — and when I say that we don’t worry about him — but getting the top players to perform the way they have to,” said Rutherford “You have to have your impact players win games for you That’s part of the job of the coach and that’s something that the new coach is going to have to figure out.” Keeping Quinn Hughes beyond the two years left on his current contract looms over every key change that affects the Canucks It’s no secret that Hughes wanted Tocchet back “I hope he’s playing golf because he usually returns my call right away,” Rutherford said “I called him within half an hour after I talked to Rick Knowing how he feels about the coach and that he’s a sensitive guy Management needs to ensure that Hughes is pleased with the next head coaching hire You can bet that they’ll likely get his input on Malhotra Malhotra was an assistant under Travis Green during Hughes’ rookie season in 2019-20 Hughes will have at least some firsthand experience with Malhotra and will be able to share his thoughts on the latter’s potential suitability for the head coaching gig Rutherford provided some additional commentary on why the club is digging its heels in on these bonuses we have (an ELC) structure for our draft picks,” said Rutherford You can’t be all over the map and be helter-skelter when you’re doing these contracts.” It’s unusual for a club to be this stubborn around ELC bonuses with a top prospect but the Canucks seem to believe that Willander will eventually cave They’ve repeatedly pointed out that turning pro next season would make him a lot of money compared to returning to college It would also help him accrue a full year of NHL service immediately which would help him eventually reach unrestricted free agency sooner “What I laid out (the money and accruing NHL service time) it just wouldn’t make any sense for a player to make that decision (to not sign an ELC),” said Rutherford “Émilie (Castonguay) still continues to work on a regular basis on the contract and we hope to get it done sooner or later.” It seems risky for the Canucks to hardball their top prospect over a mostly insignificant amount of money Why complicate the situation and/or risk starting a relationship with such a high-profile prospect on a sour note (Photo: Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press via AP) Harman Dayal is a staff writer for The Athletic NHL based in Vancouver. He combines NHL video and data analysis and tracks microstats as part of his coverage. Follow Harman on Twitter @harmandayal2 A drone and a detection dog have been deployed at Rutherford, following concerns an overnight fire there is suspicious. The blaze gutted part of a mechanics business that only opened in January – staff, left devastated Dakota Kalandis treating a person who had been in a car accident and an intensive care ambulance.Understaffed rosters at Rutherford Ambulance Station are leaving Maitland patients waiting longer for care and putting lives at risk All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueNot only is it delaying emergency response time it's putting a huge strain on paramedics with fatigue and burnout reaching crisis levels Intensive care specialist paramedic Dakota Kalandis who is the Health Services Union representative at Rutherford Ambulance Station said the HSU is calling for a tax payer funded roster system to fix the issue This would mean rosters would be made based on what the individual station requires rather than what the Hunter zone as a whole requires which is what is currently done rosters are made on a PAR (planned ambulance rosters) system which means ambulances are shared over Hunter zones one and two which covers from Murrurundi and Merriwa to Buladelah and Belmont Ms Kalandis said the PAR system doesn't work for regional areas "The PAR model means that these ambulances are shared over the sector if any station has extra staff they will get sent to fill unstaffed stations before any overtime will be called in," she said "For metro areas like Sydney it is a more plausible model within a sector however the vast geographical distance in our sector makes this ineffective and dangerous to the community as areas are uncovered whilst waiting for staff movements." Intensive care specialist paramedic Dakota Kalandis treating a patient who was hit by a car Picture suppliedMs Kalandis said Maitland has been funded for a second ambulance 24 hours every day for almost a year which was fought for and won by Rutherford paramedics and the Maitland community in 2024 Due to the amount of high acuity cases Rutherford was also upgraded to the highest category station (category A) meaning the second ambulance is an Intensive Care Ambulance specially staffed and equipped for advanced medical care But she said as the ICPs haven't been added to the PAR system Poor working conditions has meant staff have left and the full roster of 12 ICPs is down to just six leaving the remaining paramedics working overtime and through breaks Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison said the government is committed to supporting paramedics "I meet regularly with the Health Services Union and local paramedics to discuss a range of issues," she said "I have reached out to the HSU to meet on this specific issue I have also sought advice from the Minister's office regarding the situation in Rutherford specifically." An intensive care ambulance at Rutherford Ambulance Station Picture suppliedMs Aitchison said the Labor government has invested in a record pay increase for paramedics has employed more paramedics than ever before and is boosting the regional workforce by rolling out 500 additional paramedics NSW Ambulance commenced a nine-week trial in the Western Sydney Zone to assess the feasibility of establishing on-duty relief paramedic positions which are specifically recruited and rostered to this role within a zone," she said "The aim of this trial is to have dedicated on-duty relief paramedics rostered on and reduce the need for other paramedics to move to another station during a shift to cover short term leave and I look forward to the results of this trial." she was getting ready to work the one ambulance rostered on overnight at Rutherford she has missed 97 of her 112 allocated work breaks and she has had an average of at least one hour of overtime every shift bringing her shifts up from 12 hours and 15 minutes to 13 hours and 15 minutes and for 46 of her last 56 shifts she hasn't been able to leave work on time Ms Kalandis said most paramedics working under a PAR model experience similar conditions She said a tax payer funded roster will increase ambulance coverage for the community and have a flow on effect for paramedics' welfare and morale so they can take breaks get home on time and avoid unnecessary overtime "When I have completed my shifts this roster 50 per cent of the time the ICP ambulance has been unstaffed and has sat empty on the station until my return for my following shift 12 hours later," Ms Kalandis said ICPs specialise in the management of trauma and other life-threatening presentations and have a higher level of training than primary care paramedics HSU secretary Gerard Hayes said the current system is seeing funded positions going unfilled "NSW Ambulance has been allocated $1.76 billion to put on hundreds more paramedics," he said "Our communities needed these medical professionals They are not a luxury add-on that don't need to be replaced." which tore through a large mechanical workshop at Rutherford overnight Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called to the scene East Maitland and Rutherford stations discovered the flames had spread through the reception area of the business The firefighters forced their way inside and attacked the inferno Their stoic efforts limited the spread of the blaze to nearby businesses as well They also doused several spot fires and used positive pressure fans to disperse smoke from the locale The firefighters have now handed control of the site to NSW Police amid suspicions about the cause of the fire FRNSW investigators are liaising with officers as investigations continue An FRNSW Liquid Ignition Detection dog was scheduled to arrive on the scene Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here Click through to read our latest Issue of Newcastle Weekly Sherfane Rutherford again watched from the sidelines as Gujarat Titans cruised to a 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday was omitted from the playing XI for the second straight game having last featured against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 21 Despite flashes of form when given a chance Rutherford remains in and out of a team stacked with batting firepower a fact only underscored by the Titans’ latest performance Scores: Gujarat Titans 224-6 (20 overs); Sunriser Hyderabad 186-6 (20 overs) Gujarat unleashed a top-order blitz to post their second highest score of the season thanks to half-centuries from Shubman Gill (76 off 38 balls) The trio's form now sees them sitting first as he steadied the ship after Sudharsan’s dismissal and powered the Titans past the 220 mark His knock came at a point when Sunrisers had briefly tightened the screws who had three fours and four towering sixes Jaydev Unadkat (3-35) was the pick of the Sunrisers pack with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head attacking from the outset particularly Prasidh Krishna (2-19) and Mohammed Siraj (2-33) Krishna removed Head (20) with help from Rashid Khan, who took a breathtaking diving catch after running 32 meters from the boundary. From there, wickets began to tumble, including Abhishek Sharma, who topscored with a 41-ball 74 including four fours and six sixes, and the required run rate spiraled out of reach The win propelled Gujarat Titans to second place on the table tied on 14 points with leaders Mumbai Indians and third-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore separated only by net run rate as the playoff race tightens Picture by Chloe ColemanA group of Rutherford residents are fed up with snakes from a nearby paddock invading their yards and homes All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAaron Cove faces a council-owned piece of land that is home to brown and red-belly black snakes Residents of the street say on any given week during hot weather at least two snakes will be spotted on people's properties The constant threat of snakes means dogs are having to be kept indoors at all times children can't play outside and Cheryl Lawler is afraid to even go out to the clothesline "If I have a brown snake in the backyard while I'm hanging out washing and I get bitten how am I supposed to get inside and get my mobile phone when you're supposed to immobilise yourself?," she said "It's got to the point where we are all sick and tired of it." The residents of Aaron Cove are calling on Maitland City Council to mow the paddock regularly and at the very least mow a perimeter so the snakes are less likely to cross the road to the houses They said in the past when council has mowed Maitland City Council director city services Jason Linnane said the council is aware snakes have been spotted around the street "Council mows and maintains a 20-metre buffer zone in this area every six weeks and that six-week service is due this week," he said it is not possible to clear the entire area due to the land condition and the presence of monitoring equipment and council does not remove them from areas of natural habitat on public land." Picture by Chloe ColemanDarby Lane resident Jimmy Walmsley said he has been calling the council about it and mowing a perimeter around his property the entire three years he has lived there "I constantly ring Maitland council and put in complaints I call them probably every three weeks and ask them to mow and they just don't do it or they close jobs," he said Mr Walmsley has racked up steep vet bills from taking his dogs to the vet after seeing them near a snake in the yard "We don't let ours outside anymore because we've already had a few scares of them getting bitten and every time you think they've been bitten it costs you thousands," he said "To get the anti-venom is a thousand dollars straight off the bat." The Aaron Cove residents have also had to pay for private snake removals and they said one of their neighbours has had two animals die from snake bites Resident Chris Hopley said "what's it going to take for them to take it seriously?" do we have to lose a child?," Ms Lawler added Maitland council said information, including what to do and who to contact in the event of a snake sighting, is on their website Portrait of RUTHERFORD CHANG with his White Album collection at the exhibition "We Buy White Albums" at Recess Gallery conceptual artist and collector Rutherford Chang who was known for his eccentric collection of mass-produced cultural artifacts, passed away at his home in Manhattan Chang grew up in California and later moved to New York dividing his time between there and Shanghai he made his first purchase of the Beatles’ White Album on vinyl at a garage sale for USD 1 What ensued was a playful obsession—at the time of his passing Chang had amassed a collection of 3,417 original pressings of the White Album He was drawn to older copies for their unique character and the imagined histories they held through marks from previous owners—mold or graffiti—and the way each sounded slightly different due to dust or scratches on the discs He religiously listened to the album daily and shared his evergrowing collection via Instagram @webuywhitealbums.  Chang collected 10,000 copper pennies dated before 1982 After recording images of each penny on a blockchain a commentary on the layers of value ascribed to traditional currency and an eternal preservation of a coin which will ultimately be terminated while a three-dimensional model was auctioned by Christie’s last year as a digital asset for USD 50,400 Chang’s collection and works have been exhibited globally at venues including White Space in Beijing Annabel Preston is the assistant editor at ArtAsiaPacific Subscribe to ArtAsiaPacific’s free weekly newsletter with all the latest news, reviews, and perspectives, directly to your inbox each Monday. info@aapmag.com Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon following the announcement that Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks Rutherford began the media availability with an opening statement on Tocchet’s decision not to return to the team Rick Tocchet has decided not to return as the coach of the Vancouver Canucks We had a lot of talks over the last four to six weeks it was sort of general talks like we would normally have it at the end of each year and he’s talking about what he’s going to do with the players in the summertime what he wants to do with the team next year and it appeared to me that he would return,” said Rutherford He went on to say that over the past few days they were going to have to come to a decision as to what the future is so that the Canucks can take the next step Rutherford said that Tocchet wanted to move to the Eastern part of the United States and be closer to his family “We thank him greatly for the job he did here He’s been a friend of mine for a long time Rutherford mentioned that he and General Manager Patrik Allvin will form a short list of candidates and we’ll narrow it down fairly quick and then start the process from there,” said Rutherford Rutherford then addressed how the team was constructed to play in a style that fit Tocchet’s structure and whether the personnel they were looking for would be different with a new head coach “We were going to have to make changes anyway and we knew we were going to certainly make some changes with our forwards we know who the coach is so that the coach can have input on that,” said Rutherford He went on to say that it is important for the coach to get the players they want and it’s not just about management picking the players they want Though the team won’t rush into hiring a new head coach Rutherford wants to get the process started as it will help them accomplish their offseason tasks “We really don’t want to do this in a manner that we do it too quick and we make the wrong decision on a coach We want to make sure that we go through the proper process the better it is for the planning for the offseason,” Rutherford said Rutherford then spoke about the remaining coaching staff members and they will be guys that we will want to keep he may want to bring one or two of his own guys,” said Rutherford we’re going to have to tread lightly here for a little bit even though those guys are going to want to know we’ll just have to see how that plays out.” Rutherford mentioned that Abbotsford Head Coach Manny Malhotra is on the short list He also noted that the team is not necessarily looking for someone with a lot of NHL coaching experience but rather for the experience candidates have as leaders And then we’re going to have to interview these people and see where they’re coming from,” said Rutherford “We have a situation here where we have some star players the coach has to be able to adjust to how you deal with them compared to the rest of the roster.” He also mentioned that free-agent coach Mike Sullivan does not want to leave the East due to family reasons Rutherford did not want to take Peter Laviolette off the short list but said Patrik Allvin was not as familiar with Laviolette as he is When asked about why a coach might want to come to Vancouver Rutherford spoke about the team’s strength in net and on the defence He also mentioned that they need to make their forward group better and have more balance up front and his goal remains to bring a championship to the city of Vancouver and I don’t feel comfortable with the job that I’ve done,” said Rutherford and we have a lot of work to do to get back on track Tocchet released a statement to Canucks fans through Canucks Communications on Tuesday afternoon “To the Canucks fans - your infectious spirit loyal commitment and will to win kept me and the entire team on our toes I appreciate how you have made yourselves a driving force in the Canucks community,” said Tocchet was asked how nervous he was facing the Winnipeg Jets in his first NHL playoff series “Do I look nervous?” Binnington famously asked He further answered the question with his performance a playoff run that began in Winnipeg and ended in Boston with the franchise’s first Stanley Cup how locked in he was,” Blues defenseman Colton Parayko said “He instills confidence in your team,” Blues captain Brayden Schenn said So when the Blues beat the Jets 5-2 in Game 6 of their Western Conference playoff series Friday night the attention immediately turned to Binnington How much confidence do teammates have in the author of 23 postseason wins “He’s just locked in,” Blues forward Nathan Walker said They show up and know Binnington will be ready to make the saves that will give them a chance to win the game it’ll be a chance for the Blues to upset the Jets in their first-round series when the teams meet in Game 7 at 6 p.m Blues coach Jim Montgomery will be in the fourth Game 7 of his NHL coaching career and understands the advantage of having Binnington as his goalie in a game of this magnitude “Two words that come to mind right away is how calm he is and ‘proven winner,'” Montgomery said he knows how to not only get himself in the right zone but also how to give confidence to his team in front of him “It’s the confidence and swagger that he gives the rest of us you can almost feel the body language is ‘I got it I got the rest.’ That’s the way he makes us feel.” His first during the 2019 playoffs was a 2-1 victory in double overtime over the Dallas Stars who were coached by Montgomery at the time came in a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final he has turned aside 61 of 63 shots for an astounding .968 save percentage That’s why there’s no other goalie that Schenn would rather have going into Sunday’s game than his longtime teammate “I can say that fully with what he did in 2019 But that’s not the only large stage on which Binnington has thrived the 31-year-old helped carry Team Canada to a 3-2 overtime win over the U.S. making 31 of 33 saves in the gold medal game His glove save on the Americans’ Brady Tkachuk was a showstopper as well as the rest of Binnington’s Blues teammates “His ability to rise in big moments is always what describes him best,” Montgomery said If you combine Binnington’s save totals in his two Game 7s and the gold medal game he’s made 92 of 96 stops for a 1.18 goals-against average and a .958 save percentage “His track record speaks for itself,” Blues defenseman Cam Fowler said “He was unbelievable when they won the Cup here and you saw what he could do in the 4 Nations tournament He’s a huge reason why we are where we are and we’ll continue to lean on him because he’s shown everybody time and time again that he’s world class.” Now Binnington finds himself in another high-stakes Game 7 matchup against Winnipeg he’ll be head-to-head against the Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Binnington has had the upper hand in the series He’s 3-3 with a 2.54 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage He’s stopped 26 of 34 high-danger shots (.765 save percentage) and they’ve included some highlight-reel material such as his back-to-back saves on the Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers in Game 6 this guy is un-bleeping-believable pic.twitter.com/DdXrkg5O1l — St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 3, 2025 whether you’re a player or goalie,” Schenn said As Binnington has also done throughout his career he’s given the Blues an advantage with his elite puck-handling skills His ability to stop the puck behind his own net negates the opposition’s forecheck and helps the Blues advance the puck up ice for clean breakouts and quicker transitions “It makes it a lot easier for us D-men when he gets those pucks and moves them quick and simple,” Parayko said “It allows you to play an aggressive style it makes you confident in being aggressive and making plays that you know you can make.” it also saves some wear and tear on the Blues’ defensemen because they’re not being hit by the forechecking forwards as much the Blues’ top-four defensemen have been on the receiving end of a combined 66 hits including Josh Morrissey 28 times and all four in double digits “He’s been unbelievable for us in the series and throughout the year,” Philip Broberg said “He gives us a lot of confidence back there.” And the Blues don’t expect Binnington will change in Game 7 on Sunday despite another night in which every move will be under a microscope — much like in 2019 when Winnipeg’s “White Out” crowd chanted: “You look nervous!” I find some embrace it and some don’t,” Schenn said Whether they’re chanting about my brother and me and you’re going to look back and enjoy those pressure-packed situations.” CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) ShareSaveCommentLeadershipCFO NetworkNegotiation Secrets For CFOs: A Conversation With Christy RutherfordByJack McCullough Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights McCullough looks at the challenges and opportunities facing CFOs.Follow AuthorDec 18 03:45am ESTShareSaveCommentChristy Rutherford is a recognized leadership expert who has published eight books I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Christy Rutherford a recognized expert in negotiations and leadership development Christy has helped leaders across industries secure millions in salary increases and transform their professional trajectories we explored a range of topics that are top-of-mind for CFOs—everything from negotiating compensation to fostering self-care and building trust in high-stakes scenarios Whether you’re looking to advocate for yourself or your organization Christy’s insights offer actionable strategies that every CFO can use to lead with confidence and clarity Many CFOs are seasoned negotiators for their companies but may struggle when it comes to negotiating for themselves What key steps should CFOs take when negotiating their salary or promotion It's common for leaders to advocate for everybody else but when it comes time to advocate for themselves and look at the value you've added to the organization your unconscious perspective of self shows up and the negative voice kicks in and says that you're not good enough Uncertainty in how your leaders and team perceive you also creates self-imposed barriers to claiming your full value Lesson - Start quantifying the professional things you've done and advocate for yourself just as fiercely and confidently as you advocate for the people around you You often emphasize the importance of self-care in achieving professional success who are typically working high-pressure jobs Self-care is a learned skill for leaders and high achievers and CEOs are resigning and leaving their jobs at record rates because they haven't learned how to take care of themselves adequately I’ve recommended three things to my clients worldwide and it’s resulted in $20 million in salary raises and small business revenue These habits have also saved 30 marriages and alleviated stress-related medical conditions significantly improve your mental and physical health You will also be more productive and effective at work The number one habit is to meditate for five minutes three times a week Listen to guided meditation for five minutes where a calming voice tells you to come into your body You can do this when you're getting out of the shower Some of my clients hide in the closet or meditate in their cars before they go into the office or before they walk into the house after work Taking a moment to decompress before walking into chaos is a conscious decision to prioritize your health working out for 30 minutes three times a week and give you the patience to manage multiple fires at work get eight hours of sleep three times a week While all of these are free and easy to do it’s not so easy to get high achievers to believe they can incorporate self-care into their routines make when they approach salary negotiations The first common mistake I see is when people say “What are you going to give me?” or they don't have a target in mind when they are looking for an increase in salary “What are you going to give me?” You're leaving it up to someone else to determine your value and you’re likely going to be disappointed If you want a 30% increase in your base pay or an overall increase of $20k or $200k How can CFOs use market data and their unique value propositions to negotiate higher compensation packages successfully I've seen data with a gap of $200k in the same geographic area and job title that may be a marker if someone is underpaid but being able to understand and clearly articulate your unique selling proposition is the Master Key Your Unique Selling Proposition will get you a higher wage because you’re talking about yourself and the value you bring to the organization I recommend that you quantify three significant achievements you’ve had with the company in the past 12 – 18 months They should center around how much revenue you’ve generated for the company or how much time you have saved the company Have you reduced turnover or done something exceptional that hasn’t been done before Can you quantify if you've added $2 million to the bottom line or if you've recouped $5 million of uncaptured revenue You’ve provided tremendous value to the organization and you should be able to capitalize on that One of my clients created a program that saved an organization 5000 manager hours When he learned how to quantify his contributions he got a promotion and a $90,000 salary raise in the first nine months at his new job After you’ve quantified three achievements then ask for three things you want in return for it I want a more flexible schedule or to take a finance course at Harvard Business School Ask for three things that are important to you at this juncture in your career and personal life what role does confidence play in successful salary negotiations and how can CFOs cultivate and project that confidence when advocating for themselves Advocating for yourself is a learned skill for leaders Leaders are conditioned to include the team and say “we,” not I so confidence plays a significant role because if you don't believe you deserve it Some leaders will play on your fear if you're nervous or unsure But the fear is rooted in not understanding the value you’ve created for the organization Write down 20 things you’ve done in the past 18 - 24 months but it’s imperative to be able to take credit for your work you’re working harder to prove that you have value but you’ve repeatedly demonstrated that value for years on end but you haven’t claimed it or quantified it When you take the time to look at what you've done and celebrate it that's how you cultivate and project confidence Confidence isn’t something that can be fabricated when you’re negotiating especially with a seasoned negotiator and senior leader You have to really BELIEVE and own how great you already are you'll be able to confidently ask for what you deserve You’ve spoken about the need to set higher salary goals—often 30% or more How should CFOs determine what’s an ambitious yet realistic goal when negotiating their compensation This goes back to your unique value proposition If you’ve been overworked and underpaid for the past five years then your current salary shouldn’t be the starting point for your value If a Hermes bag can double its value in five years Someone who has dedicated their time and energy to solving problems and providing tremendous value for the company Depending on the organization and the known budget for certain roles and this goes back to understanding and articulating your unique selling proposition Asking for a raise also allows you to see how your organization really feels about you They can string you along and not pay you if you never verbally articulate the desire for an increase and a specific number you're giving the organization the opportunity to express how they view you and your potential for upward mobility in the company Don't get mad if you find the expectations misaligned; just be informed If they don't give you what you asked for or anything then it's okay to start seeking other opportunities because organizations will value how you value yourself One of my clients recently got a $140,000 raise while thousands of people were being laid off She saw a problem that she could solve for the organization and wrote a job description outlining how she was uniquely qualified to provide more value while not working as hard so we first had to get her to implement the three self-care habits along with a few other things like outsourcing cleaning she had more room to mentally see how she could be more effective at work and use her unique skillset to solve a problem that needed to be addressed She didn’t have to work harder to earn more money and when she presented the idea to her leaders they quickly agreed and gave her what she asked for When CFOs negotiate on behalf of their companies whether it's in M&A or with vendors what are the key differences in approach from negotiating for their personal benefit The most significant difference between negotiating on behalf of their companies and negotiating for their benefit is looking in the mirror and being able to self-advocate It is always easier to share your experience and expertise as a professional representative of your company then a deficiency in your “personal growth” has been highlighted and energy for professional development to achieve a certain level of success You have all the certifications and degrees and a library of leadership books to strengthen your professional persona but that came at the sacrifice of personal development Personal development is how you really feel about yourself and that is clearly expressed during the conversations you have with yourself at two o'clock in the morning Thinking that you could have done some things differently or handled a tense situation better with a colleague Personal development will close the gap between your personal and professional self That's the equation to solve because the gap in how you see yourself is where you will be exploited during negotiations What negotiation techniques from executive-level salary discussions can CFOs apply when leading company-wide negotiations It's similar to the insight offered earlier This is who I am (three short bullet points to highlight your credentials/experience) this is what I've done (three short bullet points to highlight your top performance) and the three things that you're going to require for that The same applies to company-wide negotiations Clearly articulate the top results the company has gotten for its vendors or whoever it's negotiating with the three benefits they have for working with the company and the three things they desire in return You have extensive experience in leadership development and organizational behavior How can CFOs build a culture of transparency and trust in negotiations Building a culture of transparency and trust in internal and external negotiations is really about having tough conversations The promotion conversation should not occur once a year It should be an ongoing conversation where no one is surprised Your leadership team should know your short-term and long-term goals for the organization you build trust by having conversations about money and telling people where they fit in the organization and what they need to do to get a raise These conversations are difficult for leaders but they are imperative if you want to inspire trust and loyalty in your team Set up regular meetings with your leaders and direct reports so the conversation flows up and down and doesn’t get bottlenecked Schedule a quarterly meeting with your leader and say “How can I assist you with your goals for this quarter you share your goals for the quarter and ask “Are these goals aligned with where you need me to be and best serve the organization?” “What goals do you have for me this quarter?” Tell them if a salary increase or some benefit is expected “I’d like to add 15% or 30% to my base pay What do I need to do to achieve that?” This conversation should occur at the start of each quarter “These are the priorities you had for me for the quarter.” “Did I meet the expectation ask the questions listed earlier for the beginning of the quarter Ask the questions upfront so you're not being elusive or expecting something to happen that has never been expressed You’re also putting them on notice that there is an expectation of an increase within a given time frame you'll be able to see whether it's possible for you in the organization and if it’s not possible within the timeframe you desire It's essential to have transparent conversations about your expectations neither party should be surprised because it’s a quarterly conversation Transparency and trust are created through tactical and planned processes where everyone is on the same page and transparency is having the conversation about what the expectations are and what you're going to get How should CFOs handle negotiations when they are representing multiple stakeholders with conflicting interests such as balancing the needs of shareholders I took three negotiation classes at the Harvard Business School and the last one was called Changing the Game: Negotiation and Competitive Decision-Making This was my favorite negotiation course because in the first two if there was $1 million worth of value to be captured if I got $400k and the other person got $250k you’d have to find the win-win and maximize the deal's total value I would have lost because the total value captured between me and the other person was $650k which means we left $350k of value uncaptured The conversations require a lot more work and maturity to maximize the total deal and get as close as possible to the $1 million marker in value We had to get creative in offering other incentives that were important to the other person if we wanted to get more money in the deal it’s important to understand the conflicting interests and desires of the shareholders and customers and have an open and honest conversation about what's possible and what's not possible Understand that some feelings may get hurt But if people know that you’ve considered their wants and needs and get a clear sense of what's possible and not possible based on the needs of others it’s more palatable to have a 70% win if they understood that no one got 100% they may be just as happy losing a little bit so everybody can win What advice do you have for CFOs who are looking to secure promotions or career advancements while also ensuring they don't fall into the trap of overworking themselves Leaders are overworking themselves to prove they are valuable to the organization but they aren’t capturing the value by asking You don't have to work harder to get more money or to prove that you’re valuable at this point in your career It's about working smarter and taking care of yourself you're not mentally capable of making great decisions all the time and work out allows you to have a clear head and make great decisions the first time It also gives you the clarity of thought and the clarity of mind to handle challenging situations and workplace conflicts with ease and while telling high achievers to get some sleep doesn’t garner wide praise I burned out and resigned from my career with three and a half years left to retire with a full pension because I did not follow these self-care tips so the compound effect of eating cheesy/greasy foods and drinking several cups of coffee before 10 am took a toll mentally and physically While my team and I produced award-winning results and mentored my six direct reports every night for up to three hours they are in positions in the organization reserved for elite performers but my catastrophic burnout was 100% preventable It took me two years to recover physically I know FOR SURE that I could have been healthier and more effective if I had put just as much care into myself as I did to everyone around me Leadership is one of the greatest gifts a person can offer humanity and rarely prioritize our mental and physical health Working harder to get promoted is just like throwing more wood on a forest fire that's already out of control Another piece of wood is not going to move the needle forward If you want to stand out in an interview panel In As a Man Thinketh (written in the early 1900’s) He is like a shade-giving tree in a thirsty land or a sheltering rock in a storm When my clients ask for a promotion or interview for new roles and people roll out the red carpet to offer them anything that they want A leader who intentionally learns self-care will write their own ticket for anything that they want You’ve mentioned the importance of having mentors and sponsors How can CFOs develop a “Personal Board of Advisors,” and why is it critical for their professional development and negotiation success If leaders want to increase their earning potential and negotiate more effectively I had 13 mentors and 20 or so sponsors in my previous career A mentor is someone who's been where you want to go I recommend getting mentors two levels above where you are because they’ve been there and can offer insight on how to solve your challenges and give you a different perspective quickly Leaders don’t always communicate in detail so many problems could be quickly resolved if you had someone to decipher challenging scenarios with so they can tell you about the different minefields and the traps of leadership and things that don't If you can’t find a mentor in your organization seek someone in your industry by attending professional meetings and joining an association like the Chief Financial Officer’s Leadership Council You need to have a personal relationship with a sponsor because they are putting their reputation on the line when they mention your name A sponsor will put your name in the hat when it comes to discussing roles and opening doors for you You may not always know someone is sponsoring you but it will usually be someone with whom a relationship has been cultivated harmonious relationships with people who have input into your career and how it will go If you don't have direct access to a sponsor then look for the promotability decision makers in your organization and build relationships with their friends and trusted colleagues Look for a bridge or an olive branch to get an introduction to a potential sponsor and decision-makers in your organization Mentors and sponsors have your best interests in your professional achievements but leaders need someone who will hold you accountable for the personal goals you set for yourself Someone who will assist you with making your personal life a priority and keep you aligned personally so as you continue to ascend the ladder of success A personal board of advisors is necessary in every aspect of your career and if you don't have these people in your life I urge you to get them as soon as possible Jeremy Rutherford joins us to talk about last night’s game 5 and get his reaction and perspective JR talks about Montgomery’s comments about Schenn’s hit on Scheifele and Scott Arniel’s reaction to it JR also discusses his thoughts on Friday night’s game 6 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 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CLICK HERE TO CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that Holloway High School and Middle Tennessee Christian School have won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award This award recognizes these schools for registering 100 percent of their eligible students to vote “Achieving 100 percent voter registration clearly shows Holloway High School’s and Middle Tennessee Christian School’s commitment to being committed citizens,” said Secretary Hargett and the Rutherford County Election Commission for their continued partnership in increasing voter registration within their communities.”  Forty-two Tennessee schools earned the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award registering 100 percent of eligible students Eighteen schools earned the Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award “We are incredibly proud of these Holloway High School and Middle Tennessee Christian School students for their enthusiasm and dedication to increasing civic participation among their peers through the Anne Dallas Dudley Awards,” said Rutherford County Administrator of Elections Alan Farley “Their hard work and commitment indicate a bright future ahead for Rutherford County and our state.”   The Anne Dallas Dudley Awards are open to all Tennessee public This award is named in honor of renowned Tennessee suffragist Anne Dallas Dudley who helped lead the successful effort to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S Tennessee became the 36th and final state needed to give women the right to vote For more information about the Anne Dallas Dudley Awards and other civic engagement efforts offered through the Secretary of State’s office Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our customers by operating at the highest levels of accuracy and accountability in a customer-centered environment Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013 Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees He also serves on 16 boards and commissions on two of which he is the presiding member The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State's office reach every department and agency in state government The Middle Grades Math Contest was held at MTSU on Thursday Each student participant took a 60-minute math test during the morning and awards were presented in the afternoon Below is a list of individual and team award winners Attached are photos of the team award winners.  1st Place - Ahadu Hailemariam (Thurman Francis) 2nd Place  - Ishaan Sakthivel (Central Magnet) 3rd Place - Lekisha Gupta (Central Magnet) 7th Place - Riston Nguyen (Blackman Middle School) 1st Place - Angela Zhuo (Thurman Francis) 3rd Place tie - Esther Brodski (Central Magnet) 3rd Place tie - Max Co (Central Magnet) 9th Place - Ava Dunkley (Siegel Middle School) 1st Place - Daniel Hou (Central Magnet) 2nd Place - Kelley Facine (Central Magnet) 4th Place - Ryan Coon (Thurman Francis) 5th Place tie  - Sahaj Desai (Blackman Middle) 5th Place tie - Gabriel Wilkerson (Blackman Middle) 5th Place tie -  Caroline Stewart (Central Magnet) 8th Place tie  - Sterling Miller (Oakland Middle School) 8th Place tie - Ryan Mau (Blackman Middle School) 10th Place  - Soukthav Inthaluxay (Thurman Francis) Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application the family of George "Bubby" Rutherford announce his passing to David and Mary (Thompson) Rutherford of Sydney Sandra Musgrave and together they had their 3 children Bubby was quite a social butterfly so being a Bartender for many years was something he remembered fondly often bragging that he was known as “The Best Bartender in Town!" His welcoming smile and charming personality always shined Bubby lived a full life and was loved by many Many memories include summers at the bungalow in Loch Lomond where he spent countless nights with his parents He also enjoyed many summers camping at Mackeigans boat rides and country drives with his old dog Bubby had such a love for hunting & fishing He loved having the whole family gather at his house which everyone called “Gray Street” for Christmas and his favorite pastime – a good game of Tarbish Bubby welcomed everyone and offered anything to anyone in need Left to remember and mourn their father are who he always said was his greatest accomplishments nephew Slick and nieces Charlene & Dale friends and Special Family Friend Darlene Smith We would like to extend a Special Thank you to his Grandson for taking care of him and his home during the last years of his life A Celebration of Life for Bubby will take place on Sunday Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Police have charged a fifth man over his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a man at Rutherford earlier this year police located a 38-year-old man near Greta suffering serious injuries He was treated by paramedics before being taken to Maitland Hospital for the treatment of facial injuries Police allege that the man was forced into a vehicle in the Rutherford area on February 27 before he was taken to a premises in Metford where he was allegedly drugged and assaulted Following extensive inquiries three men – aged 26 35 and 53 – were charged over their alleged involvement and remain before the courts The 29-year-old was taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with kidnap in company with intent He remains behind bars after being refused bail during his appearance in Belmont Local Court today CCTV footage released earlier this year as part of a public appeal for information 2NUR FM acknowledges Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and that can only mean one thing: football is back The spring season officially kicked off on April 28 marking the start of four weeks of acclimation as teams begin shaping up and offering a preview of what to expect next season The News Herald is launching a series of visits to all six Bay County schools offering an early look at what each local football program will bring to the field ahead of their spring games Head coach Albert Floyd, following consecutive 2-8 seasons, knew it was time for a change. He brought in former North Bay Haven head coach and Arnold quarterbacks coach Matt Knauss to take over as offensive coordinator. He added former Rutherford, Florida State and NFL veteran Javien Elliott as defensive coordinator "This spring I really wanted to model everything off of think it " Adding those two guys who are very smart detailed and know how to teach these young men is a very vital piece to the brick by brick." The Rams have averaged about 45 participants in spring practice including several key players who will need to step up and fill significant roles Rutherford is losing running backs Roman Holmes and Chazton Scott but brings back sophomore Tyshawn Travis who saw substantial action at the position last season and rising freshman Jemerion Blount "The dropoff from the ones (starters) and the twos (backups) is not as huge anymore compared to last year," Floyd said "We are closing the gap with a lot of competition which only helps us because the guys know the depth chart changes daily." Quarterback Jaleel Reed turned in a solid freshman season Floyd said the game is beginning to slow down for the young signal-caller He'll have reliable targets on the outside in Khazion Rochelle and Bray'lyn Hurd and newcomer Kayden Frank Rutherford will travel to Franklin County on May 23rd for their spring game playing a half each against the Seahawks and FAMU DRS Banji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X Rick Tocchet left the Vancouver Canucks this off-season Jim Rutherford has opened up on the process revealing why the two sides couldn't make a deal many believed that the Vancouver Canucks had what it took to push for a deep Stanley Cup run this past season it turned out to be one of the most disappointing years in franchise history the team have parted ways with Head Coach Rick Tocchet who reportedly turned down a deal worth $25 million over five years a decision that changes the direction of the Canucks franchise President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford has opened up on the process of talking to Tocchet about a potential extension he revealed that it was Tocchet's desire to return to the East Coast and be closer to family that led to his decision because every conversation Patrik Allvin and I had with him was about what took place during the season What he'd like to do different in the off season there was a period of time going through a negotiation So he has some things going on that he's working through now I believe he's sincere and saying that he wants to get back to the east it's no surprise that Tocchet turned down Vancouver's offers there's plenty of opportunities for him to remain as a Head Coach in the NHL while being closer to family this will be a bitter pill to swallow for Canucks fans as they moved on from Bruce Boudreau simply to bring Tocchet into the Head Coach role they've got another huge decision to make soon This article first appeared on Hockey Latest and was syndicated with permission customized to your favorite sports and teams Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from the Hunter Region was last seen about 9am on Saturday 1 March When he could not be located he was reported missing to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District and inquiries commenced into his whereabouts He is described as being Caucasian in appearance Police and family hold concerns for Austin's welfare due to his age and having several medical conditions Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages. HomeTributes & FuneralsView PhotoFuneral NoticesRUTHERFORD Brother and brother-in-law of Maria & Mark The family and friends of JOHN are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in its entirety in the Acacia Function Centre