The Hagen History Center is partnering with the Wilds Sonshine Factory (WSF) the world's only sunflower distillery to plant over 1.2 million sunflower blooms.  “We partnered with the Wilds Sonshine Factory to plant one of the largest sunflower fields in the tristate area between the Battles Yellow House and White House on Walnut Street in Girard,” said Caleb Pifer executive director of the Hagen History Center “Planting begins the week of May 12 the History Center has managed the Battles estate in Girard which includes two farmhouses and 120 acres of land.  The Hagen History Center has been restoring both houses The Yellow House has been completely refurbished and has been open for annual membership meetings the second floor is a fully equipped AirBnB The History Center is currently restoring the White House The White House will be open in June during special events.  “We started planting sunflowers on our own in 2023 and held picnics and dinners among the flowers but when we heard about the Wilds Sonshine Factory we invested in a collaboration that will create a unique experience for tourists with a blend of agriculture history and community-based events – all to enhance the Girard economy,” Pifer said “Our farmer Jim Neuburger expects that 1.2 million sunflowers will bloom this summer.” the History Center will harvest the seeds and transfer them to the WSF where they will be distilled into vodka and whiskey which will be available for sale locally in multiple flavors About | Privacy Policy | Advertising| Editorial | Contact Us Subscribe | Login and Strategic-minded Operations Professional.” I was recognized in the Sondheim Review for my supporting actor role in the musical “Merrily We Roll Along,” at Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma City Undergraduate School and Degree: BSB Economics Where was the last place you worked before enrolling in business school with my final assignment as a Battalion Tactical Officer at the United States Military Academy at West Point where I was responsible for developing and mentoring over 300 cadets in academic and military affairs ensuring they were prepared to lead as future Army officers Where did you intern during the summer of 2024 I worked with Direct Supply as a strategy development intern in Milwaukee Where will you be working after graduation I’ll be working at Avient as an operations specialist as part of their LDP in Avon Lake Community Work and Leadership Roles in Business School: Which academic or extracurricular achievement are you most proud of during business school I completed the Dances-With-Dirt Gnaw Bone 50km Ultramarathon in Brown County The training and preparation took nearly all my spring semester What achievement are you most proud of in your professional career I had the privilege of serving our country in Syria as a Green Beret I was one of two Executive Officers in theatre responsible for creating and maintaining the logistical support systems supporting A-Teams in the Battle of Raqqah and Operation INHERENT RESOLVE Knowing that the systems I built allowed our teams to move faster come home safely is something I carry with me every day It reinforced my belief that behind every mission is a well-laid foundation of disciplined operations and mutual trust which all continue to guide me today Kelley’s Academies were one of the most unique aspects of the program that provided tremendous return on networking and exposure to the business world I knew I needed an opportunity to absorb as much of the ‘real-world’ as possible in such a short time and the Academies provided that opportunity the Supply Chain and Digital Enterprises Academy allowed me to apply what I was learning in class and see it in action with companies across the country My favorite professor has been Eric McDermott He taught our “Predictive Analytics in Business Strategy” class I think he did an incredible job distilling such a challenging subject as causal inference with preciseness and specificity There are things that about correlation and causal effects from that class which I will never forget as a future business leader I really loved “Asset Valuation” with Andrew Ellul Beyond just learning the formulas and function of different asset pricing models we really dove into the drivers and philosophies of capital markets at large and explored the interconnectedness of market pricing and the greater economy What was your favorite MBA event or tradition at your business school This has been a great year for Hoosier Football and our MBA Tailgates were the best place to celebrate their record season I’m a diehard Hoosier Football fan for life now what is the one thing you’d do differently and why I was very concerned about the outcomes of my prospective careers following graduation But as I met leaders and mentors in the corporate world the one lesson they imparted on me was to be concerned with what I wanted to do with my time and talents I could have arbitrarily closed some doors to some great opportunities if all I had been chasing was the benefits I am grateful to have had mentors and peers alike help me find the value that I brought to a team and find opportunities that aligned with those talents What is the biggest myth about your school I always share with prospective applicants that having your MBA does not entitle you to a great career You can’t simply believe that getting accepted into business school is the endgame You must show up and put in the work – academically and personally – to get the outcome that you want No one will care about your career as much as you do and opportunities will not just fall into your lap because you are an MBA student The best of my peers put in countless hours preparing and refining their stories defining the value they bring to an organization and building your network with meaningful connections What did you love most about your business school’s town There’s quite a bit of great outdoor activities just minutes from school and where I live in Bloomington Whether it’s running the trails throughout the Brown County State Park or even just running up & down the B-line that cuts right through Bloomington there’s always a reason to get out of the house and classroom to get some fresh air House of Lies) best reflects the realities of business and what did you learn from it but I liked The Founder with Michael Keaton The Founder is a movie that really captures the ups and downs of running a business It shows how Ray Kroc turned McDonald’s from a small restaurant into a global giant But it also shows how business can be a tricky thing where ambition can get in the way of doing what’s right I learned that while it’s important to be successful and grow it’s just as important to be honest and do what’s right in the long run What is one way that your business school has integrated AI into your programming it’s been encouraging to see AI help explain more clearly certain challenging concepts and the instructors at Kelley go above and beyond to help students better understand ideas and concepts our creativity comes to an end and it’s difficult to imagine an example where a particular example can be applied and practice I think to my time understanding the cause and effects of asset and equity pricing Being presented through AI with a different perspective on the idea helped me internalize the mathematics and really comprehend the intuition but what I appreciate most is how he can communicate any idea and make it easily understandable where he shared such a unique perspective and insight that helped me challenge how I looked at problems and potential solutions He’s an incredibly considerate individual and I’m glad to have shared time with him while at Kelley What are the top two items on your professional bucket list I hope to sit on the board of a non-profit that supports transitioning veterans and helps families develop their network and professional skills to succeed The other thing I’d like to do is publish a research paper on analytics and predictive modeling exploring how data-driven insights can drive better decision-making in business and operations I want to bridge theory with real-world applications I’d like to contribute meaningful insights that not only advance thought but also impact the industry What made Nick Hagen such an invaluable addition to the Class of 2025 “As president of the Kelley MBA Veterans Club fostering a strong sense of community and support among his fellow veterans His dedication and ability to bring people together ensured that veterans felt both welcomed and empowered throughout their academic journeys Nick has sought out additional opportunities to support prospective student veterans often taking time to speak with them one on one or being sure they are connected to others In addition to his role with the Veterans Club Nick also served as co-chair of the Hoosier Host student ambassadors playing a key part in representing the program to prospective 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battle with gastroparesis Moorhead; additional extended family; special friend followed by the memorial service at 1:00 P.M. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 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 COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have signed goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen to a multi-year contract extension through the 2026 season with Club options for 2027 and 2028 In his first season with the Black & Gold the Guatemalan international appeared in seven matches (six starts) across all competitions including starting the Black & Gold’s 3-1 victory over LAFC in the Leagues Cup 2024 Final “Nicholas is an important member of our goalkeeper group who showcased his quality in several performances in 2024 including during our Leagues Cup championship run,” said Crew General Manager Issa Tall “In addition to his experience on the international stage he is committed to his personal development and the team’s collective success and we are pleased that he will remain a part of our Club.” "I’m excited to continue my journey with the Columbus Crew," said Hagen "The culture within this organization is truly unique and special and is somewhere that I want to continue to grow I’m eager for what’s ahead and can’t wait to keep striving for more trophies with the Crew Hagen made four regular season appearances (three starts) the 28-year-old started three matches and made five saves to help the Crew claim their first Leagues Cup title at Lower.com Field Hagen began his professional career in 2014 by signing with Guatemala’s CSD Municipal’s Under-20 side With Municipal’s senior team from 2016-2020 he recorded 55 shutouts in 132 matches across all competitions to help lead the club to 2017 Clausura and 2020 Apertura titles Guatemala native transitioned to the Azerbaijani Premier League’s FK Sabail for the 2020 season when he 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Reverend Maurice "Maury" Hagen went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 20 to Maurice Edgar Hagen and Mildred (Cohrs) Hagen He went on to pursue his education at Northwestern College He was ordained into the Christian Ministry at Bethel Lutheran Kathryn "Kathy" Voog through good friends God blessed the marriage allowing them to celebrate their 60th Anniversary on June 19 Maury was very civic minded and was involved with service organizations As a Rotarian he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award He loved to sing and was given the most beautiful but in local theater productions (when time permitted) His favorite role was "Tevye" in "Fiddler on the Roof" Other favorites were making cheese popcorn on Sunday nights spending time in his man cave watching old re-runs of Gun Smoke and especially family A memorial service will be held at 11am on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. The service will be streamed which can be watched here: Hagen Service Live Stream - the live video will start at the funeral start time on the day of the service Burial will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens in Crystal Memorials are preferred to the Zumbro Lutheran Church Channel One Food Shelf or the Salvation Army Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hagen family To view the livestream of Audrey's service please click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/@stjamesverona8506 Wisconsin to parents Russell and Doris (Field) Marquardt she was involved with the Firefighters Auxiliary She loved sewing and cherished spending time with her family Audrey battled with Parkinson’s Disease for over thirty years She will always be remembered for her strength Audrey is survived by her husband Dale; 2 children Tim (Marylou) Hagen and Amy-Jo (Mike Rink and his son Clayton Rink); 4 grandchildren Cassidy (Nathan) Cokenour and Morgyn Peterson; brother Lynn “Barney” (Shari) Marquardt; and her sister-in-law Jane Marquardt A special thank you to the entire staff at Noel Manor and The Legacy at Noel Manor James Lutheran Church or to Agrace Hospice A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m A visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m A luncheon will follow the service at the church https://www.youtube.com/@stjamesverona8506 I'm back by popular request. My "Bouillabaisse" report seems to be a success one with a futility I prefer to compare to Sabrina Carpenter's pop hit  'Espresso' - a fun song that is clubbed to death on the radio and in five years time few will play it ever again Funnily readers often prefer to find out what I eat and which wine I drink over my grand views on how to save dressage sport for the future I'll try to do these "blog reports" a bit more often You'll get my impressions on the competition in a diary style article It all depends on my motivation and energy level Whippet trying to catch a bee by his noseAfter I wrapped up last night's "blog report" on my first day of competition at the 2025 CDI Hagen round 1h45 AM I went to bed and still played on my phone until at least 2h45 I had to do the mandatory Eurodressage social media posts and like a true face-hugger phone addict required a hit of at least 30 minutes of senseless Reels-doom-scrolling before I reached realisation point that I wasted another half an hour of my life polluting my brain with SoMe nonsense I always do a little test: "which reel did you see in the last three hours that is worth remembering I'm usually able to name just one out of the 250 I've seen: a person saving an abadoned puppy from the street gutter Or a delivery guy caught on Ring cam running away from an aggressive dog As soon as I closed my phone I fell asleep after having been awake for 22 hours Ringside laughter: Michael and Rebecca Klimke sharing a laugh with Ulf MöllerWhen I checked into my hotel Thursday evening the hotelier kindly mentioned that there was no breakfast available this weekend I'm not a big breakfast person as I require two cappuccinos not to feel hungry until lunch time I normally have to bridge a gap of three hours with no food before lunch as I start the work day at 9 AM instead of  when the rooster cock-a-doodle-doos at 7 AM or earlier At horse shows life is different and wake-up time is usually either 6 and 7 AM My Iphone alarm clock is always a surprise: it can either be a soothing symphonic wake-up tune or a brain crushing beep-beep-beep This morning I woke up to violin strings but quickly realised I didn't have enough sleep for my age but totally dry so there was no complaining from my part I wondered how muddy the parking field would be but it was tolerable and I parked my car at exactly the same spot as yesterday so I could slide my way out of there again I briskly walked to the dressage area where I got my first essential cappuccino of the day in the tent: a caffeine kick required to be full focus on the Grand Prix for Special 4* competition which started at 9 AM Future generations come to watchThere were only 11 pairs in the Grand Prix for Special 4* a historic low for Horses and Dreams that usually serves as a magnet to bring out Germany's best and attract a bunch of European riders dying to compete at the glorious Hof Kasselmann We are living in strange times with shows begging for entries Some are packed with 40 combinations per class other CDI's can't even field 40 entries in total from pony level to Grand Prix In the USA some CDI's are thrilled they have even 15 pairs showing up The FEI removed its "date clash" clause during COVID and never re-instated it So now too many shows take place on the same date An additional factor that needs to be considered is that a bunch of riders avoid competing internationally due to the current animal welfare debate I have spoken to plenty of international dressage riders but choose not to pay at least 2000 euro for a weekend of CDI competition to get another 65% score and run the risk of getting videoed by an animal welfarist who will stigmatise him/her as an abuser on social media because the mouth was open This year in Hagen there were 25 combinations in the CDI 4* and 24 in the 3* (49 in total) Last year in the 2024 Olympic year (which always does better so maybe it's not the right comparison) there were 27 in the 3* and 39 in the 4* (total 66) Rothenberger and Fendi  never made it onto the German team as the young Grand Prix pair was not resilient to the pressure at the German team selection trial at the 2023 CDIO Aachen and in 2024 it was from the frying pan into the fire with scores dropping Although once hailed as the most talented Grand Prix horse in Germany the past year Fendi could not live up to the expectations and the  whisper was "Fendi has lost it" (meaning the ability to score high) In each test mistakes crept in and the piaffe and passage no longer looked as promising and impressive as they once did in 2022 would have been at least a 74.826% a year ago ;)  As third last to go in the class the pair lacked polish and could easily have scored more but only did four rein back steps instead of five (score 6.5) The second trot extension barely had overtrack  and the first piaffe was laboured The extended walk needed more stretch over the back even though one to two hooves overstep were achieved the passage was gorgeous but not always even and the piaffe at X was the best one of the three and Hans-Christian Matthiesen were not entirely in unison as they scored the pair between 70.435% and 74.891% Susan Pape on GiulilantaThe most effortless ride with the best bridle contact came from British born German based Susan Pape (née Draper) aboard Harmony sporthorses' 14-year old KWPN mare Giulilanta (by Jazz x Flemmingh) The pair came fresh off a season competing in Wellington and showed their best form in months on European soil in Hagen Although the trot extensions were a bit hurried and lacking in ground cover all the other Grand Prix work looked so solid and smooth The mare has really gelled with its rider over the years and today they looked at ease with each other They scored a well earned 71.217% for second place Ingrid Klimke and the 14-year old Westfalian gelding Vayron (by Vitalis x Gloster) were the penultimate pair to go and looked like they were cruising to victory until mistakes started to happen easy trot extensions and there was much ground cover in the half passes but the hindquarters almost led to the forehand the first piaffe was carefully ridden but on the forehand and narrow behind The extended walk had good relaxation and marching There was a break in the rhythm in the second piaffe and in the strike-off to canter the croup came high the passage work had improved considerably with more straightness in the body Vayron did an unscripted flying change in the extended canter and there was some loss of balance in the zig zag the pirouettes almost felt like slow motion Nuno Palma e Santos on Fortunity SOne of the horses that showed the most improvement overall was the 10-year old Hanoverian gelding Fortunity S (by Franziskus x Weltmeyer) under Portuguese Nuno Palma e Santos The chestnut is a mega Grand prix horse with fabulous piaffe-passage I was immediately thinking this horse needs more relaxation exercises there is only one rider left in the world riding in beige breeches and that's Nuno (after Sven Rothenberger hung up his tails in 2005) After the Grand Prix class I meandered across the show grounds first watching Jessica von Bredow-Werndl school Times Kismet I landed near the show jumping arena where I had a small piece of lasagne while watching - to my surprise - American Young Rider Kat Fuqua compete in show jumping on a rather heavy duty course with a super grey jumper Klöker and Fairmont won the Amateur PSG KurThree hours followed of killing time Instead of keeping momentum by scheduling the Louisdor Cup qualifier right after the Grand Prix 4* there was a major lull in the programme with an amateur Prix St Georges kur to music right after noon but I felt my inspiration and drive vaporizing as the overcast sky made way for a few rays of sunshine scouted for nice ring-side portraits and had a brief sit down at the No Concept clothes store which after many years of no longer having a booth a dressage shows but Maike Schlummer and her friend Michel Wantia were there with all their flair A brief respite from boredom came when the Oldenburg breed society and KWPN had their live presentation of the foal collection of the elite foal auction that was going to take place in the jumper stadium in the evening It was fun to see the babies of dressage strut their stuff in the arena and immediately took a liking to the  colt Valentino AVE (by Sarai L) and filly Etoile Princiere (by Extreme US) It was no so surprise they later became the price highlights of the auction One of the most anticipated classes of the weekend was the Louisdor Cup qualifier which is also less than last year (28 in 2024) but more than in the years before (15 in 2023 - 19 in 2022) There were plenty of ringing names on the entry list and it was no surprise that the ringside seats got filled and droves of people stood in between the warm-up and the competition ring The sun now came out to cast some special light onto the Louisdor horses no less than four were directly sired by the Swedish Olympic team stallion: the winner of the class (Dante's Pearl) the third placed horse (Deltana) as well as Danestos (Manuel Springhetti) and Dantiamo (Lisa Müller) And let's not forget Patrik Kittel's Dante's Herzchen that competed in the 3* tour and Malgorzata Pawlowska and it felt like they slightly fell back into old habits being favourable to "famous riders" who were more  leniently judged that the majority Also watching the tack inspection after the test was more than fascinating As the Louisdor Cup is a national class it falls under German Equestrian federation regulations and to my observation the tack check seemed more a formality than a serious matter I saw the  steward check the tightness of noseband by barely even touching the noseband in most cases by putting the tip of the finger against it From my viewpoint there was no pressure applied to see if the noseband could even be lifted off the side of the face I saw that in a millisecond the tightness was "looked" upon not even touched (not the flank of the horse) different standard for different circumstances I also saw two horses very irregular in the rhythm in the trot extensions (one in the 4* one in the Louisdor) but they were not rung out Schurmann on Dante's Pearl"The world is your oyster" Shakespeare's expression goes and in the Louisdor cup warm-up round the winner was Dante's Pearl a 10-year old Oldenburg mare by Dante Weltino x San Amour which Hof Kasselmann sold as a youngster to former Swiss youth rider Caroline Marie Scheufele After having briefly ridden the mare herself Scheufele returned her to Germany for Charlott-Maria Schürmann to produce her up the levels This black beauty finished 6th in the 2024 Nurnberger Burgpokal Finals for developing PSG horses and now made the leap into the developing Grand Prix horse class but was clearly more elastic in the half passes to the right than to the left but she only showed very few steps of piaffe In the extended walk she appeared short-long in front and the rhythm was mediocre (6.8 score) The medium canter with flying change at X was lovely and the mare showcased good ability to sit in the pirouettes the passage on the final centerline could have been slightly more collected She scored a whopping 75.237% for the victory although the spread between the judges was rather big: 72.500% as low score and 76.579% as high score The chestnut is very well trained by Gräf and Werndl immediately reaped the fruits of that work As first pair to go in the class they held the lead for a long time until Dante's Pearl's ride The horse was very submissive and willing to do the work the piaffes were slightly on the forehand and he could drop more in the hindquarters There were nice uphill strides in the extended canter the extended walk had a two hooves overtrack and a clear V-moment in the rhythm There was a miscommunication in the left pirouette The contact was soft and elastic at all times Frederic Wandres on DeltanaGerman Olympic team gold medal winner Frederic Wandres rode two horses in the Louisdor class and placed third aboard Elizabeth Morrell's 10-year old Hanoverian mare Deltana (by Dante Weltino x Charon) The muscled black mare is a talented horse but still quite green in the Grand Prix work Today the hindlegs were too far out in the passage and in the piaffe she needed quite a bit of motivation from the rider to pick up her legs In the pirouettes she showed good ability to sit and the two tempi changes were very ground covering and impressive Deltana relied heavily on the piloting and experience of her rider and it all could and should look lighter and more fluent They scored 72.605% for a third place; riding on home turf seemed to have played to their advantage The judges had marks between 70.658% and 74.079% A wonderful ride was produced by Juliane Brunkhorst and the 9-year old Diamante Negro (by DeLorean x Furst Romancier) The pair won last year's Nurnberger Burgpokal qualifier in Hagen and now proved readiness in the Louisdor Cup qualifier Although in general the horse looked more convexed on the left and concave on the right the horse produced very nice piaffe and passage work He could have marched more in the extended walk and was hesitant in the right pirouette but he swayed a bit in the hindquarters in the passage on the final centerline He scored 72.421% for fourth place with marks between 69.737% and 74.737% Juliane Brunkhorst on Diamante NegroLeonie Richter and the 9-year old licensed Rhinelander breeding stallion Lord Europe (by Lord Leatherdale x Boston) completed the top five Lord Europe has only been lightly competed over the years In Germany he debuted in 2022 under Julian Fetzer and has been in Richter's career since the spring of 2023 He already sold to Dicso last year but the sale was kept quiet and Richter retained the ride The black stallion is impressive to look at: handsome tall and he has plenty of scope in his gaits but he has a right hind leg rotating outwards in his movement mechanism  The right trot half passes were more elastic than the left ones and in passage and piaffe the hindlegs stayed too far out at this point in his training He ground his teeth and curled himself in the extended walk instead of marching over the back into the contact There was a lovely flying change at X in the medium canter The ones were much straighter than the twos The downward transition to trot went via walk and there was a break in the final trot extension The pair was last to go and that played to their benefit as their 71.026% score was more than generous Jessica von Bredow-Werndl premiered the 10-year old Danish warmblood Got It BB (by Grand Galaxy Win x Don Schufro) at his first major premier league competition after having done some small shows in south Germany and Austria. Owned by Beatrice Burchler-Keller the bay stallion was bought at Andreas Helgstrand's in Denmark five years ago the canter work was soft-footed with nice pirouettes and good two tempi changes In the piaffe he leaned too much on the shoulders and the first passage lacked collection but improved throughout the test There was a mistake in the ones and in the extended walk he got slow and a bit peacocky As soon as the Louisdor prize giving ceremony was finished I hurried back to the car to make my way to the hotel I did wonder why I didn't  stick around and socialized more with people but I came to Hagen alone and my social safety-net colleagues hadn't come along to hang out with So I felt more comfortable relying on my routine of going to the hotel and work This one came back with a vengeanceIn my hotel room I first posted the scores of the CDI's in Ypaja Gossendorf and Golega before going downstairs to fully master eating a big hamburger and sweet potato fries wrote this article and wondered why I just can't be concise and to the point it turns out to be a long winded excursion with too many details and too much information and I haven't even begun organizing and preparing the photos for this piece I'm going to be burning the midnight oil once again.. The article was ready but not the photos and I got too tired Two hours into my sleep the reckoning came My body punished me for eating greasy crap food two days in a row and woke me up I fell back asleep in seconds and felt much better aware that I missed the first group of the Intermediaire I but decided that rounding up this article had priority Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot Fred was a longtime teacher and football coach at Eden Prairie High School Laura Rickabaugh (Dan) and Carrie Sorenson (Jim); half-brother Bryan Hagen; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews A special thank-you to the staff at Folkestone in Wayzata for the loving care provided to Fred these past few years Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 2 p.m Memorials preferred to Presbyterian Homes Foundation or Interfaith Outreach To livestream the service, go to messiahchurch.org/live The Curley Funeral Home is a fourth generation family owned and operated facility We are here to assist you when a loved one dies at any time As a family owned business we take pride in personally helping each and every family during this difficult time From the moment you contact Curley Funeral Home a caring and dedicated staff member will assist you with all the details of funeral arranging Since 1897 the Curley Funeral Home has served many communities in the Chicago area We pride ourselves in offering the highest level of professionalism honesty and compassion with every family we help.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday followed by fellowship in the Community Room at Parkway.  Sally then graduated from UND in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.  They had two daughters Michelle (Jon Goetze) Hagen and Dyana Hagen Sally moved to Bismarck where she worked as the Director of Activities at St Vincent’s Care Center and directly with her clients for 20+ years Vincent’s but returned part time to care for and enhance the lives of others brother and sister in-law Steve and Elyse Hagen Shirley-Ann Willard and Nanette Heinert; one brother Peter Hagen; in-laws Pat and Ella Kalinowski please make a donation to your favorite charity.  2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau surrounded by her loving family WI where she would spend most of her childhood The two were united in marriage on April 23 Providing unwavering love and support to her family She brought countless individuals joy through her amazing stories She had great way of bringing her stories to life with incredible detail and creating an atmosphere of love in her home Her sewing skills ignited a career as a seamstress at places such as Thelma’s Bridal  Carol is survived by her husband of 58 years and Mark (Katie Blue) Hagen; two granddaughters that she adored Tesla and Nova Hagen; her sister Julie (Dan) Pelot and brother-in-law Grant (Debbie Black-Hagen) Hagen Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Bill and Nancy Overbeck we take comfort in knowing that she is at rest and Carol's spirit will live on in the hearts and stories of those she touched and unwavering strength continue to inspire us all Funeral services for Carol will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service at the funeral home on Monday The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Homme Home Benedictine Living Community and Compassus Hospice for their love and care.  Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center- Wausau Chapel Dellan 'Julio' Hagen - a man larger than life with a heart as big as his laugh - passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 5 Dellan made sure the world knew he had arrived - and he never let it forget A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services with visitation one hour prior and it didn't take long for him to know she was the one They married when he was 21 and she was 17 beginning a beautiful journey together that spanned 60 years of love taking guardianship and raising his granddaughter creating a home full of laughter and warmth a testament to a lifetime well spent together Farming and John Deere tractors were a lifelong love of his-so much so that if it wasn't green and yellow Whether working the land or simply admiring his collection Classic cars - especially his prized convertibles - were another one of his great loves His time as the owner of Julio's in Hayward where he perfected the art of storytelling and ensuring that no one left without a smile (or at least a good-natured ribbing) most charismatic person in the room were just a few of his specialties Dellan never met a stranger-only future friends who would inevitably fall victim to his quick wit and his legacy will live on in every roaring laugh and every perfectly timed joke shared among friends and family take a spin in a convertible with the top down-just as he would have wanted Dellan is survived by his children: Julie (Barry) Hahn of Alta and Cassidy Murl; his great-grandchildren: Maliah and Braxton Elias Milo and Chandler Miller and Violet Hagen; his siblings: Betty Hanna MN; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Connie Wadding of Albert Lea Dellan is preceded in death by his loving wife Gary (Marlys) Hagen; in-laws: Chessle and Beverly Boone The livestream link below is a complimentary service provided by Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services. Unforeseen technical and/or acoustical circumstances may produce a diminished end product. Please note we are attempting to record and publish the service for later viewing Southpaw Spring Breakout: White Sox future on display with Schultz GLENDALE, Ariz. -- If all goes as planned for the White Sox, left-handers and won’t spend much time following each other to the mound in a single game much like they were doing in two Cactus League appearances while in big league camp working two hitless innings and striking out one while Schultz went hitless through the third and fourth with two strikeouts It was Schultz who took the mound first in those Cactus League contests who threw 17 of his 30 pitches for strikes “It’s cool to pitch on the same day as him.” who fired 16 of his 22 pitches in the zone Smith topped out at 96 mph and recorded four swings and misses Schultz hit 95.7 mph while incorporating six pitches generating four swings and misses among his work This pairing of the game’s top two left-handed pitching prospects, per Pipeline, might not end in Spring Training, as Schultz, Smith and right-hander Grant Taylor, the White Sox No. 7 prospect who did not pitch Sunday could be part of the same rotation in Double-A Birmingham to open the 2025 season It’s their next collective step toward the Majors “Today was a good start for us,” Schultz said of the White Sox system as a whole “It’s just great the bonds we have together on and off the field Meet the MontgomerysThey aren't related despite sharing the same last name, but shortstop Colson Montgomery (MLB's No. 39 overall prospect) and center fielder Braden Montgomery (No. 54 overall) showed off similar top-notch glove work Sunday Colson took a hit away from Adael Amador to open the fourth by ranging into the hole between third base and shortstop then throwing across his body on the jump to make a perfect throw to first baseman Tim Elko Braden saved a big inning in the fifth by making a diving catch on Bryant Betancourt’s line drive “I actually thought I was kind of late jumping to it,” Colson said of his play “I had a good angle to the ball and I knew he was a pretty decent runner so kind of just threw it over in the general direction Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Basepath massWith two outs in the fifth inning Elko was hit on the hand by a Jack Mahoney pitch but then quickly made his way to third on George Wolkow’s single to center It’s the White Sox version of the jumbo package on the basepaths Wolkow flew out to left fielder Sterlin Thompson at the wall to end the third inning and his single registered a 114.8 mph exit velocity “Both of them are extremely large males,” said a smiling Colson who he played with for the first time on Sunday Bullish on BergollaWho is William Bergolla For openers, he’s the Minor League infielder acquired from the Phillies in exchange for left-handed reliever Tanner Banks at the 2024 Trade Deadline He’s also one of the slightly under-the-radar White Sox prospects to watch according to director of player development Paul Janish “I don’t know if this is a total sleeper,” Janish said of Chicago's No. 16 prospect “But he’s got a really unique defensive ability and skillset in a premium position.” making a slick fielding play and then flipping the ball to first base with his glove to nail Drew Romo while showing seemingly effortless cool while applying the tag on stolen-base attempts at second He’s already one of the better defensive infielders in the system To understand how the string quartet became such a core genre of classical music it helps to go back to its country of origin and the composer who launched it on its brilliant career The Salzburg-based Hagen Quartet served a generous helping of Haydn at the 92nd St along with a young upstart named Robert Schumann in what was billed as their last New York appearance (The Hagens have announced the quartet will retire after next season.) which was formed 43 years ago by four Salzburger siblings and continues as three siblings and a friend is advantaged in this repertoire by both genetics and geography and it showed in the polish and insight of their playing The publication of three quartets as Haydn’s Op 54 in 1788 found the composer at about the midpoint of his development of the genre as the first violin’s leading role was giving ground to the independent voices of its three partners.  first fiddler Lukas Hagen often sparkled with rapid scales and filigree and a silvery cantabile but the other three—second violinist Rainer Schmidt violist Veronika Hagen and cellist Clemens Hagen—also had plenty to say about it in the zesty Allegro con brio that opens the Quartet Op Lukas’s lively theme was driven by a drumbeat of repeated notes in Clemens’s cello and the development featured an explosion of fast passages for all four players the hesitant progress of the ensuing Allegretto had all four players seemingly breathing together as they shaped the brief phrases the Menuetto could hardly have been more different in character as the first violin dropped out and the other three players continued on in a gentler mood The entire ensemble displayed virtuosity in the Presto finale’s fast scales and wittily toyed with its two-note upbeat Bowing together in impeccably tuned chords at the beginning of the Quartet in E major the Hagens revealed the rich yet transparent sonority that helped make the quartet the king of chamber genres the swirling tendrils of sixteenth notes sprouted easily from the movement’s long lines The Largo cantabile stepped along in a slow four-to-a-bar under the first violin’s ornate soprano solo; the ensemble subtly maintained the feeling of a steady pulse through the movement’s many pauses The vigorous Menuetto was driven by Scotch-snap rhythms and emphatic unison passages only slightly softened in the minor-key trio Haydn the tease returned in the Presto finale and the most brilliant violin writing of the night The smooth Salzburgers carried it off without a hair out of place he assigned himself a rigorous course of study in the fugues of Bach and the quartets of Haydn and Mozart The three quartets from that summer blended his new skills in counterpoint with a Romantic sensibility that loved jokes and a fine tune 3 opened with a Haydn-style hesitant introduction but soon the first violin was spinning out a graceful melody over a throbbing A sighing two-note motive echoed throughout the texture A version of that motive also headed the theme of the ensuing Assai agitato The Adagio molto brought back the song composer now imaginatively using the quartet medium in smooth tutti phrases and singing sweetly over pizzicato accompaniment The Rondo finale danced in a dotted rhythm and hit folk-style offbeat accents in a way that seemed to anticipate Dvořák The group smartly articulated a scampering episode and kept the dotted beat going through whimsical excursions by the first violin until a flurry of triplets brought the movement to a brisk close to which the group responded with an encore then full-throated performance of the Andante cantabile from Mozart’s Quartet in G major The 92nd Street Y presents violinist Midori and pianist Özgür Aydin in music by Brahms, Ravel and others, 2:00 p.m. March 9. 92ny.org XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value"  Subscribe via RSS Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSEWARD (KOLN) - Friends and family of the Seward woman who died last weekend are gathering to remember her life with a candlelight vigil According to the Nebraska State Patrol, 36-year-old Jamie Hagen was found dead in her Seward home after being shot multiple times by her ex-fiancé Hagen had filed a protection order against Kindt back in December Kindt was later released on a $75,000 bond on Feb 7 and is accused of killing Hagen the next day Now those close to her are working to bring awareness to domestic violence community members and state lawmakers are gathering to remember Hagen with a candlelight vigil and advocate for the awareness with the hope of preventing similar tragedies from happening again The Hope Crisis Center and Seward County Victim Assistance works with victims of domestic violence An advocate at the center said every year they serve around 600 people throughout seven rural counties in southeast Nebraska READ MORE: Nebraska Judicial Branch releases audio from suspected killer’s hearing to revoke bond As of Friday, Nebraska State Patrol said Kindt was still in the hospital. He is expected to survive his injuries and is facing a charge of first-degree murder Click here to subscribe to our 10/11 NOW daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox Smith and Taylor starting season in Double-A ballMarch 26th CHICAGO -- There have been the Three Amigos the longtime famous Three Stooges and now . the three top White Sox pitching prospects working together at Double-A Birmingham Taylor, who was equally as impressive as Schultz and Smith during their first Major League camps, is the No. 7 White Sox prospect. “We can all agree that we're excited about the prospect of those guys obviously continuing their development at the Minor League level getting used to pitching every fifth day,” said Janish during an afternoon Zoom “But really ultimately looking forward to being able to tell the story about how those guys were all in the same Double-A rotation in a couple of years when hopefully they're Major League All-Stars.” Infielders Colson Montgomery, the No. 39 prospect overall, and Chase Meidroth, the No. 8 White Sox prospect who made it to the final week roster cuts of Spring Training will be part of Triple-A Charlotte’s infield Montgomery will get the bulk of work at shortstop “He's going to be able to be a little bit of everything But he'll pretty much stay ready for anything that may happen.” “We've talked about this a lot,” said Janish of Teel and Quero “The catching position is very demanding at the Major League level but they're both really close to being ready to perform hopefully who's catching and the other one's DH-ing in a lot of cases Not to say that they're going to DH every game they don't catch They're likely to split the catching three and three [per week] assuming health and get a good amount of the DH time as well.” Quite a few interesting prospects exist across the White Sox sixth-ranked system it’s tough to top the three big-time young pitchers “Hopefully just them deciding that they want to be better than the other one right?” said Janish of his expectations for Schultz and Smith We're going to work really hard to help them stay healthy The rapport that they develop during the next period of time when they're playing together as teammates in Double-A is going to pay itself forward down the road hopefully at the Major League level as well “Just to highlight the type of people that they are they're the type of guys that we need to do our job to give them the best chance for success currently but also getting to the big leagues and have success They're the types of guys that we feel can really have impact off the mound as well with the next round of pitchers that are going to come and being able to be good examples of how we do it South Siders unveil their vaunted southpawsSchultz Smith each pitch a scoreless inning in Cactus League debutFebruary 27th GLENDALE, Ariz. -- and walked together from Camelback Ranch’s stadium field to the White Sox facilities in the eighth inning of a 3-1 loss to the Padres on Wednesday afternoon Schultz, ranked by MLB Pipeline as baseball’s No. 16 prospect overall, threw a scoreless fifth inning and needed just eight pitches, of which six were strikes. Smith, the No. 34 prospect followed with a scoreless sixth and struck out three to strand a runner who reached third base with no outs They have thrown their sides and live batting practice sessions on the same days during camp They talked in the bullpen Wednesday about their respective Cactus League debuts Has the theme of “together” been hammered home enough at this point for the game’s top two left-handed pitching prospects so close in age and everything,” said the 21-year-old Schulz “I don’t have a brother; I have two sisters It’s nice to be able to do everything and have a little buddy with me I got to see a little of it; I was in the bullpen grandmother and grandfather were in attendance Schultz also mentioned his travel ball coach for many years with the Cangelosi Sparks lives in the area and came to see him take the mound After going through his warmups in the fifth inning He was quickly erased when Niko Goodrum grounded into a double play with a great start from shortstop Jacob Amaya Mason McCoy flied out on a 2-1 pitch to end the brief appearance Schultz topped out at 98.4 mph on his sinker and averaged 97.3 on the four sinkers he threw The important thing is to put up a zero and help contribute to the team,” Schultz said “I feel like there’s stuff to work on every time you step out on the mound but there’s always something to improve on for the next time Said bench coach Walker McKinven: “Watching Noah Schultz go about his business is an awesome thing to see ‘Oh my gosh this is a very very impressive young player.’ Really McKinven heaped the same praise upon Smith who has comported himself as a total pro in his first professional Spring Training Smith fell behind at 2-0 against Forrest Wall to open his inning before giving up a single A throwing error from left fielder Wilfred Veras sent Wall to second with Wall swiping third on the 0-2 offering Connor Joe then struck out to end the scoring threat yelling into his glove as he approached the dugout Starting 2-0 on Wall and not making the proper play on the stolen base bothered him the most “That was just dumb,” Smith said of the stolen base after throwing 13 of his 23 pitches for strikes and topping out at 98.2 mph on his four-searmer but I have to get out there next time and do better.” The Cactus League debuts are out of the way featuring a number of memories and even a few jitters But there should be a number of more important accomplishments arriving soon for these talented lefties and they both have electric stuff,” catcher Kyle Teel said I don’t know what it’s going to be like to hit this guy.’ I haven’t faced him in lives but I can’t imagine it’s a comfortable at-bat in addition to being these crazy talented players So I’ve had a great time getting to know these guys and just observing them.” Hagen SmithLeft-Handed Starting Pitcher6´3´´235 poundsAge: 21First appearance among the South Side Sox Top 100 Prospects2024 High Level Winston-Salem (High-A)Age relative to high level -3.0 yearsSSS rank among all left-handed starters in the system 2Overall 2024 stats 0-1 ⚾️ 3 games (3 starts) ⚾️ 7 2⁄3 IP ⚾️ 3.52 ERA (MiLB) ⚾️ 1.174 WHIP ⚾️ 7 K ⚾️ 2 BB ⚾️ 0.1 Simple WAR The White Sox are pinning high hopes on their latest first round draft pick, southpaw Hagen Smith. Selected fifth overall in the 2024 MLB draft the lefty comes to the organization with quite an impressive baseball pedigree Smith quickly became one of the top arms in the system (MLB’s No 3) and is recognized as the second-best lefthander in the minors by MLB Pipeline (overall No The 21-year-old spent three years pitching for the University of Arkansas, where he quickly established himself as one of the best pitchers in the SEC, arguably the most dominant conference in college baseball His career there was marked by an exceptional ability to generate strikeouts so much so that Smith left the program as their all-time career strikeout leader (360) He earned various accolades during his last year as a Razorback including the 2024 National Pitcher of the Year and the SEC Pitcher of the Year Smith features a funky delivery of a four-seam fastball that sits around 94-97 mph his best pitch is a devastating 83-87 mph slider that paralyzes lefties with its horizontal and vertical action He compliments both of those 65-grade pitches with an average splitter which he’s still working on controlling consistently Smith started his professional career at High-A Winston-Salem he went 0-1 in three starts with a 3.52 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with two walks and seven strikeouts over 7 2⁄3 innings Chicago invited the lefty to Spring Training this year and he was impressive in his first two appearances: Three innings of shutout ball surrendering only one hit while walking three and striking out four but he demonstrated grit on the mound with the ability to pitch out of a few jams Hagen Smith’s Baseball Cube player ratingsStrikeouts 93Hittable 90vs Power 90Durability 77K/BB 75Walks 44Average 78.17 The road to the big leagues is never guaranteed but Smith seems to have all the tools and the temperament to succeed As he progresses through the White Sox minor league system the focus should be on his development and not a rush to the South Side have handled fellow lefthander Noah Schultz they will have the same approach with Smith Word out of camp is that Smith will likely start with Double-A Birmingham but don’t rule out a late-season call-up to Chicago 2024 at Sanford Hospital Hospice Center in Fargo 1954 to Murlen and Geraldine “Gerry” Hagen at St She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ayr attended Ayr Public School and graduated from Page High School in 1972 She attended Dakota Business School and worked at State Bank of Fargo She returned to Fargo and worked at various businesses including Herbergers and Hornbachers Bruce (Denise) Hagen of Ayr and Mark Hagen of Hortonville Ryan (Sarah) and Tyler Nord; and three grandnieces She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law please make a donation to your favorite charity in Charlotte’s memory West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center OUR FUNERAL HOME IS PROUD TO BE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATEDWhen you have experienced the loss of a loved one you can trust Powers Funeral Home to guide you through the process of honoring their life we pride ourselves on serving families in Creston Our staff is experienced in a variety of funeral services and can help you celebrate your loved one no matter your religion dbaPowers Funeral Home | (641) 782-7036601 New York Avenue © Powers Funeral HomeCrafted with care by Frazer Consultants & TA Smith wow in first live bullpenFebruary 16th GLENDALE, Ariz. -- It was just the first live bullpen session for southpaws and , the top two left-handed pitching prospects in the game according to MLB Pipeline taking place Sunday afternoon on the back fields of the White Sox Camelback Ranch facilities Tim Elko and Oscar Colás in a controlled environment But there’s a reason so many White Sox front office people and coaches left smiling after they were done: This tandem is just that talented they are certainly a little ways removed from the Major Leagues but watching them in action provides some sense of a more hopeful future It was a good day,” White Sox manager Will Venable said And of course Hagen and Noah looked great as well I think that was my fourth time throwing live,” Smith said “I’ve been working the curveball a lot,” Smith said “A slower breaking ball so if people are hunting slider I can throw something slower and get them off-balance a little bit I’m ready to get back out there for a full year.” Schultz, the No. 16 prospect overall and on one pitch from the 6-foot-9 21-year-old It’s an exclamation following Schultz throughout two impressive years in the Minors and probably will be heard again when he makes his Cactus League debut on Feb the focus for all our guys in Spring Training is building the foundation and the routine that’s going to carry them throughout the season,” Venable said “And the things we need to do in the training room Those things are going to be important for all of us and those guys especially as they are continuing to develop.” Our mission is to protect and serve our community in the most professional and compassionate manner possible QUICK EXIT: Click this bar at any time to immediately close this website and check the weather A felony warrant for Escape II and Criminal Mischief III has been obtained for 45-year-old Jason Hagen who left transitional housing and removed his ankle monitor Hagen was most recently convicted of Arson II He was last seen wearing a black IHOP t-shirt and blue jeans If you have information o the whereabouts of Jason Hagen, please call non-emergency Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or (907)786-8900 (press “0”). To remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com For information on how to obtain the criminal history of any Alaskan you may do so via Courtview on the State’s website Our Mission: To Protect and Serve Our Community in the Most Professional and Compassionate Manner Possible ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENTHeadquarters716 W 4th Ave | Anchorage AK 99501Main: 907-786-8900 | Non-Emergency Dispatch: 907-786-8900 ext APD Wellbeing Login APPLETON (NBC 26) — She's the most decorated athlete to come out of Appleton North After a successful professional soccer career Sarah Hagen has returned as the head coach of the Appleton North girls' soccer team “I’m a very family-oriented person,” head coach Sarah Hagen said “I’ve lived all over the world for my soccer career—overseas Coming back to the Appleton area and being able to coach girls I walked the halls of this school a long time ago but it’s nice to be able to give back my knowledge of the game and my love for the game Hagen was a three-time All-State soccer player at Appleton North She went on to have a stellar college career at UW-Milwaukee where she was named Horizon League Player of the Year three times Hagen set several records at UWM and led the Panthers to four conference titles and four trips to the NCAA Tournament She was inducted into the Panthers' Hall of Fame in 2016 She competed both overseas and in the National Women's Soccer League Hagen retired from professional soccer in 2018 “I grew up wanting to be a professional soccer player My aspirations were to be a professional athlete with all the hard work I put into the game I was able to play post-college and at the professional level Just the mindset of trying to grow each and every single day and hopefully that translates to the players.” Hagen returns to her former high school after spending a year as the head coach of the De Pere girls' soccer team who have had three different head coaches in four years were excited when they found out who would be leading the program in their final year “We were talking to our activities director ‘Do you know who it’s gonna be?’” Senior Maya Zulewski said we were beyond thrilled because she knows the game really well and we were excited for her to pass that on to us.” who is committed to playing college soccer at St is also excited to learn from Hagen in her final year of high school soccer She has a lot of great knowledge.’ So I’m really looking forward to the season and to her knowledge and experience helping us grow and become better.” While the Lightning are preparing for tryouts and the season hasn’t officially started Hagen is eager to pass on a motto she learned in college at UW-Milwaukee “Bring out the best in each other,” Hagen said “I still think about that on a daily basis no matter if you’re on the field or in the classroom listen—that’s really what I want to instill in the players here at North.” Hagen said it’s great to be back at her former high school and to see some familiar faces who were around when she was a student There’s already a lot of buzz surrounding the program and she’s looking forward to making an impact both on and off the field we want to put a good product out on the field it’s the value that I can bring to these players,” Hagen said Columbus Crew have signed goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen to a contract extension through the 2026 MLS season with options for 2027 and 2028 The 28-year-old Guatemala international joined Columbus last season, keeping two clean sheets in seven all-competition appearances. He started the Crew's 3-1 title-clinching win over LAFC in the Leagues Cup 2024 final including during our Leagues Cup championship run,” Crew general manager Issa Tall said and we are pleased that he will remain a part of our club." Hagen, who has 24 clean sheets in 44 appearances for Guatemala, rounds out a goalkeeping unit featuring USMNT international Patrick Schulte and Evan Bush Columbus open their 2025 season on Feb. 22 at home against Chicago Fire FC (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) READ MORE: MLS Transfer Tracker presented by Avant Home » FEDS: Former teacher Derek Hagen going to prison for 20 years for abusing children FORMER DANSVILLE AND BROCKPORT TEACHER GOING TO PRISON FOR 20 YEARS ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Derek Hagen who was convicted of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors was sentenced to serve  240 months in prison and 15 years of supervised by Chief U.S Hagen engaged in a pattern of prohibited sexual conduct with Victim 1 during which Hagen photographed and videoed himself subjecting Victim 1 to sexual contact Hagen then distributed the images of Victim 1 to other individuals over the internet Hagen was employed as an Assistant Teacher at the Brockport Childhood Development Center in the infant he produced and possessed sexually explicit images of children entrusted to his care The children ranged in age from six months to five years Hagen produced these images while changing diapers and assisting children who were learning to use the bathroom Hagen distributed the images of these children to other individuals over the internet Hagen also possessed approximately 50,000 images and videos of child pornography that he received from others via the internet The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Erin Keegan and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.                     Wiser’s Wramblings-Wrambling about Wramblings who allowed two runs over three innings before Schultz and Smith tossed for the White Sox Which young pitcher was Pérez talking about upped the ante to two scoreless innings each against Milwaukee after they each hurled a scoreless inning on Feb 26 against the Padres in their Cactus League debuts as Schultz threw 16 of his 32 pitches for strikes An Eric Haase double play grounder came in between two walks for Schultz in the fourth while Smith was aided by a sixth-inning line drive double play off the bat of Manuel Margot "[Catcher Edgar Quero] called that," said a smiling Smith "I was flying a little open but corrected it between innings who threw nine of his first 12 pitches out of the zone "I'm confident in myself every time I go out on the mound." Schultz topped out at 95.2 mph on his sinker which was down a bit from his 98.4 mph high mark in that first outing But Schultz pointed out Wednesday's velocity was where he worked so effectively for most of the 2024 season with High-A Winston Salem and Double-A Birmingham Smith's highest velocity was 96.2 mph while recording two of his three swings and misses on the slider He wasn't satisfied with that first outing in part because he fell behind in the count on a couple of occasions and that level of perfectionism bothered him again on Wednesday I was trying to go with more fastball command I was kind of frustrated with that last time Manager Will Venable has yet to name the White Sox Opening Day starter among Jonathan Cannon Davis Martin and Pérez for the game against the Angels on March 27 at Rate Field But Pérez wasn't campaigning for the honor after his outing "I'm not here for a competition with my teammates or something like that Whoever gets that chance for the first game I will be happy for them and support them." College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects – Baseball America No one should predict the White Sox will be a competitive MLB team in 2025. And it’s fair to wonder if 2026 will be bleak as well considering the depths to which they fell last year the team’s future was on full display and for the first time in a while it looks quite promising It’s hard not to notice the difference between Chicago’s 2025 Spring Breakout roster and last year’s version The 2024 roster never got a chance to take the field because a rainstorm washed out their game The best of the 2024 White Sox breakout roster was largely either years away from Chicago or close to the majors but ticketed as likely role players in best-case scenarios Chicago’s Spring Breakout game was played on a 70-degree sunny day and it was well worth paying attention to the roster the White Sox starting lineup was peppered with prospects who project as potential big league regulars This year’s lineup isn’t the best of the Breakout rosters (the Red Sox and Rays can battle for that distinction) but the difference from one year ago is notable Shortstop Colson Montgomery struggled at Triple-A last year but the 23-year-old remains a safe bet to start somewhere in Chicago’s infield in the next year or so whether it’s shortstop or second or third base Center fielder Braden Montgomery is the team’s best outfield prospect in years, and should get to Chicago by 2026. Left fielder George Wolkow is the epitome of risky And on the bench were intriguing prospects worth paying attention to like shortstop Caleb Bonemer, outfielder Samuel Zavala and infielder Jeral Perez “We’ve got a bunch of guys that I think are going to have an opportunity to play in the big leagues We’re trying to make sure that when they get there they’re ready to be there,” farm director Paul Janish said “From an ability standpoint there are some options that we’re excited about.” And then there’s the pitching. Starting pitcher and 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith is one of the best pitching prospects in the game. He was followed by an even better prospect in 6-foot-10 lefty Noah Schultz as he grew another inch during the offseason The fact that Schultz is young enough to still be growing is a reminder of just how unique he is Here’s a massive 21-year-old with an unusual arm slot massive extension and the kind of control rarely seen in a youngster with limbs this long to be able to control the baseball and throw as many strikes as he does is unique,” Janish said He was never allowed to work into the fifth inning and never topped 75 pitches.The White Sox will continue to be careful the plan is to let him prepare for a big league starter’s workload “Hopefully he can just be a normal pitcher this year,” Janish said “That’s the goal for this year is for him to pitch every fifth day Obviously we’re going to pay close attention to workload but at the end of the day he’s a normal pitcher Go out there and pitch without the governor on there.” The duo combined for four scoreless innings in Sunday’s game The White Sox are still a long way from turning around a club that not only had one of the worst records in MLB history last year but did so with a roster that largely won’t be around the next time they’re flirting with a .500 record it’s reasonable to think that the worst is behind them Geoff Pontes & Dylan White dig into the newly-released Dynasty Top 500 rankings the Athletics are experiencing an impressive turnaround in performance across their minor league teams Presenting Baseball America’s complete rundown of fantasy baseball resources for 2025 Come chat with Baseball America about the latest MLB prospect news We’re answering weekly reader questions beginning at 2 p.m May brings the first major update to Baseball America’s top 500 dynasty rankings for 2025 we talk about names to know in the upcoming Top 100 Prospects update Cooper are taking a look at basement dwellers in the AL and NL BA college writers Jacob Rudner & Peter Flaherty break Chris Lemonis’ surprise firing at Mississippi State and lots more Geoff Pontes & Dylan White highlight prospects who could be playing themselves into the Fantasy Top 100 we talk about Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft slide and why it wouldn’t happen in the MLB Draft Ben and Carlos talk about Red Sox and Yankees pitchers with physicality and stuff who are off to hot starts in 2025 Read the newest magazine issue right on your phone Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here It should have been a day for the White Sox big pitching stars of the future (we had hoped) to strut their stuff against two weak-hitting teams Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith could barely get their pitches somewhere between first and third base though they did get those Spring Training reappearances Smith went 2 1⁄3 innings thanks to the second chance walking five and giving up three hits and six runs since a half-dozen relievers took his cue and walked another seven and even added a hit batsman Seattle (with the worst record in the Cactus League) chalked up 14 runs The White Sox actually tied the game at one in the second on a Lenyn Sosa single but then left the bases loaded and didn’t bother to score again against lowly Colorado (which is having a good spring) Schultz matched Smith’s five walks in just 1 1⁄3 innings in two stints though he only allowed one hit and was tagged for only three runs It took seven relievers to add another six walks in that one which they accomplished even though the Rockies didn’t have to bat in the ninth They included a wild pitch run on their tab the Sox actually got the score to just down 3-2 on a Bobby Dalbec double in the fourth The other run came on an Andre Lipcius single a gift score since Bryan Ramos had been wild-pitched around to third Rubber Ducky (a reference for you Convoy fans) it should be pointed out they did have one 1-2-3 inning in each game There’s usually a break in the report verbiage at some point to show highlights but to provide alleged highlight videos of these debacles would invite a lightning strike Add those debacles to the confirmation Drew Thorpe will have TJS and Brandon Drury has a broken thumb and predicting 121 losses won’t be topped this year seems a case of cock-eyed optimism (a reference for you South Pacific fans) The White Sox are now 10-18-1 for the spring (plus 0-1 in the Breakout game) with two exhibitions to go before it all goes on their permanent record beginning Thursday with tomorrow’s game against Arizona also on radio