Kansas City singer/songwriter Angela Hagenbach and her quintet return to UNL to play the June 15 Jazz in June concert the Jazz in June series offers Tuesday evening jazz performances in the great outdoors on the plaza west of the Sheldon Museum of Art Hagenbach is a fashion-model-turned-jazz singer whose voice has been described as a mocha-rich contralto with razo-sharp intonation blues and original compositions to sensual Latin jazz Hagenbach has been twice selected by the U.S Information Agency and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to represent the United States as a jazz ambassador Hagenbach is accompanied by Rodger Wilder (piano) Doug Auwarter (drums) and Matt Otto (saxophone) Other performances in the 19th season of Jazz in June are: June 22 - Jeff Newell’s New-Trad Octet; and June 29 - The Jerry Hahn Band Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs Jazz in June performances are free and open to the public concertgoers are asked to make a minimum donation of $10 per family to continue the series Before each concert visitors are invited to take a tour of the gardens on the UNL campus Remaining tour themes are: June 15 - Westbrook Courtyard; June 22 - Love Gardens; and June 29 - Highlights of Sheldon’s Sculpture Gardens The Sheldon will also offer Super Sleuth hunts in and around the museum for kids And the Jazz in June Market offers food and shopping to concertgoers For more information, go to www.jazzinjune.com Some parts of this site work best with JavaScript enabled Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 66 years She taught for 30 years at the elementary and high school level including Holy Child School at Rosemont in Rosemont Saint Elizabeth School in New York City (1958-61 and 1984-86) and Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit Sister Nancy shifted her focus from education to pastoral and social services She ministered to the elderly in Saint Elizabeth Parish in New York City and then at Saint Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth when the Archdiocese of Philadelphia closed Saint Edward Parish and School where the Holy Child Sisters had served since 1886 the Society’s American Province was eager to maintain its Holy Child presence in the Fairhill community At the request of the Province Leadership Team Sisters Nancy and Margaret (Peggy) Doherty Sister Nancy’s gifts and experiences prepared her for the challenge of building a network of volunteers and benefactors for the center Sisters Nancy and Peggy conducted home visits and became well acquainted with their neighbors classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) and an after-school program were launched sewing and prayer groups for women were developed Providence Center has become a beacon of hope and a place of peace in Philadelphia’s poorest neighborhood After retiring as the center’s director Sister Nancy continued fundraising and teaching an ESL class she had been a faithful volunteer at Philadelphia’s Dawn’s Place where she helped women victimized by trafficking Sister Nancy’s days at Holy Child Center in Rosemont were filled with delighting the Sisters and staff especially the second floor staff with her many famous sayings and stories Sister Nancy earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rosemont College in 1962 and a Master of Art in English from Catholic University in 1971 She joins her parents George and Mary (Flatley) brothers Reverend George and Thomas Hagenbach Friends and family are invited to a Prayer of Remembrance on Tuesday and a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday friends and family are welcome to attend the viewing at 10:00 a.m In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Society of the Holy Child Jesus – American Province, 1341 Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010, or made online at www.shcj.org/american/donate. 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 Just a 40-minute drive north of Kansas City along the banks of the Missouri River sits the town of Weston, Missouri With its historic downtown district founded in 1837 Weston is the poster child for Midwestern Americana But this quaint town wasn’t always an idyllic escape from the city Back in the mid-1800s, Weston was the second-largest port in Missouri, behind St. Louis only. The town’s early economic successes were in large part due to the region’s booming hemp industry, which was enabled through the widespread use of slave-based labor all of them were enslaved," Angela Hagenbach told KCUR's Up To Date a renowned Kansas City jazz singer turned historian had been researching their family line for over a decade when they discovered their mother's family were brought as enslaved people to Weston in the early 1840s In 2021, Hagenbach and a group of close friends came together to create the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign of Weston (BAAC), a nonprofit that uncovers and documents the lives and contributions of Weston’s Black forebears Charter member Phyllis Becker hopes the work the organization is doing in Weston including its annual Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee will serve as inspiration for other communities in the region in our approach and our partnerships with the town could really be a template for other small towns to kind of uncover their histories as well," says Becker 4th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee: Honoring Weston's Historic Black Ancestors “A Tribute to Black Composers” concert will take place at Unity Temple on the Plaza to support the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Established by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2019 the Foundation is “dedicated to improving the lives of children [and] supports initiatives that focus on health communities in need of resources and other charitable causes.” Details and tickets are available here Created for the 2022 Sunflower Music Festival “A Tribute to Black Composers” is “a history of Black songwriting and publishing in the 20th century” and highlights the music of Jay McShann 21st century compositions by trombonist Jason Goudeau and vocalist Angela Hagenbach who feature alongside the performance of the 19-piece City Light Jazz Orchestra under the direction of pianist Angela Ward Three vocalists tell the story of the noted composers and will swing the audience through 100 years of music in a scant 90 minutes We spoke with featured vocalist Angela Hagenbach about her work as part of the show “It went over so well people wanted it to be repeated,” Hagenbach relates by phone because they didn’t necessarily have the opportunity to travel for Topeka.” What appealed to Hagenbach about performing in this tribute was her love of working with the “incredible” City Light Jazz Orchestra and the opportunity to perform one of my pieces arranged for big band “That was exciting to do,” Hagenbach enthuses “And I had the opportunity to do Bobby Watson’s piece called ‘My Song,’ and it wasn’t actually a vocal it was a spoken word piece–a wonderful poem by Glenn North Going through a hundred years’ worth of music in a non-stop 90-minute concert presents challenges for any performer Hagenbach is thankful she didn’t have to do it alone because of the other vocalists’ performances “I reached back into my repertoire and did a few pieces,” recalls the vocalist “We each did three or four pieces and then a piece together Hagenbach also points to the historical flow of the music as part of the appeal and we take the opportunity to ask her about the fact that March is Women in Jazz month and while there are a lot of KC artists represented as part of this concert it seems that when the story of Kansas City jazz is told women are frequently left out of that picture women tend to have to make our way and be sure that we are heard and seen and our talents and artistry is at the forefront,” Hagenbach says I’ve had to be a pioneer for my own trajectory.” Hagenbach says she doesn’t understand why that is but says that women in jazz are making headway given how complicated the situation can be Hagenbach is using history to lift the voices of Black history’s ignored and unsung people Alongside the Weston Historical Museum, and through that entity, she’s part of a nonprofit called the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign “We do all kinds of wonderful things to bring about awareness and equity to the black forebearers of Weston saying that the BAAC is part of a section called “Pathway to Healing” at the new Kansas City International Airport as well as helping to create a 30-stop tour of Black history in Weston “My mother’s people came to Missouri by way of Kentucky and Virginia through Weston and spent 150-plus years there as part of the community but there’s no real evidence.” but the Campaign is making changes: “We’re saying their names and we’re bringing their stories back to life.” “A Tribute to Black Composers” occurs at Unity Temple on the Plaza on Sunday, March 19. Details and tickets are available here Get the latest from The Pitch delivered directly to your inbox Subscribe Subscribe Today Angela Hagenbach grew up surrounded by music The Kansas City-based jazz vocalist remembers “listening to [her] mom play Chopin and other classics on the piano.” Her father jazz musician and saxophonist Leslie Washington would sometimes “accompany her with various wind instruments primarily the clarinet and the flute,” Hagenbach recalls “I had yet to learn my dad was a working jazz musician during the late 1920s to 1940s.” The seventh of eight children, Hagenbach cites the influences and interests of her siblings. “My eldest sister was fond of playing film scores from epic films like El Cid and Ben Hur; she had an entire film score repertoire of sheet music for piano,” Hagenbach explains. “My elder brothers were into Jimmy Smith and Hugh Masekela But then my other sisters were all about Motown An original composition co-written by Hagenbach Mark Schroer; the melody came to me instantly as I read it,” Hagenbach says an amazingly talented guitarist and member of one of my ensembles at the time and the tune was born!” Dave Aaberg will arrange the final version and I will experience it for the first time together.” The City Light Jazz Orchestra’s Jazz Night has been one of the most popular nights at the Sunflower Music Festival and across Kansas City When asked what about jazz can be so affecting for audiences there is a conversation open to interpretation by the listener and the interpreter A call and response of melody and supporting elements weaving the composer’s message into a gorgeous fabric of sound that performers offer to the audience the story changes colors as it is played and listened to the bits of history about the composer’s intent is a universal language that lingers for a time and the persons sitting nearby add to the live performance vibe and maybe that’s what affects the audience so deeply and brings them back again and again.” The Sunflower Music Festival runs from June 16 to June 24 with Jazz Night beginning at 7:30 on June 19 in White Concert Hall This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers and application developers to more easily access and analyze data Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: Cookie Policy Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Home>Jeanne Hagenbach presents her ERC project "Motivated Reading of Evidence" Jeanne Hagenbach a CNRS researcher at the Department of Economics in the framework of a very selective competition funding from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant) to conduct her research project "Motivated Reading of Evidence " This information can take various forms: it can be verifiable or not it can provide hard evidence of a fact or simply be a friend’s advice or recommendation one assumption guides its use in most economic models: agents seek to obtain the most accurate depiction of the context in which they are evolving agents’ main objective is to discover the true “state of the world” (a microeconomics concept that summarizes the uncertainty of the environment) it is assumed that consumers wish to learn about the nutritional content of their food in order to adapt their diet that workers want to better understand their work environment as well as the risks they may be taking in order to adapt their efforts or that applicants like to evaluate precisely their chances of getting a job or a promotion in order to improve their application recently financed by the European Commission (ERC Starting Grant) I propose to challenge this assumption: what if economic agents actually do not always want to know the truth about their environment the idea is to consider that agents can form “motivated beliefs” beliefs that serve a personal objective which is potentially more complex than the one of holding accurate beliefs an agent may prefer not to know how slaughterhouses work and continue to consume meat may want to go on smoking by willfully ignoring the health damage of this habit or prefer wrongly believing that he/she just got a good deal at the supermarket Research in psychology has shown for a long time that beliefs can affect an agent’s well-being directly and not only because they allow him/her to make better choices the psychologist Melvin Lerner (1980) argues that individuals give an intrinsic value to the belief that the world is a fair place The field of psychology has also established that an agent can suffer merely due to the fact that his beliefs contradict those he has held up until now the topic of motivated beliefs has been receiving increasing interest in economics for the past few years now This interest was initially motivated by the observation that individuals always view themselves as better than the average population (in better health who received the Nobel prize in economics in 2014 have gone so far as to propose a model in which an agent uses elaborate strategies to reach and maintain pleasant beliefs about himself (his intelligence several versions (or “selves”) of the same individual interact strategically: one “self” manipulates another one recent lab experiments have demonstrated that agents memorize positive feedback about themselves better than negative most probably in order to preserve a motivating or reassuring self-image voluntary human subjects are usually assigned randomly to various experimental treatments Researchers then measure how the treatments affect beliefs that agents form about their own IQ level As is commonly done in experimental economics subjects are paid as a function of the accuracy of their stated beliefs so as to give them real incentives to reveal their true beliefs motivated beliefs are about personal characteristics of the individual: his intelligence Jeanne Hagenbach wishes to study how economic agents form beliefs about other individuals and about their economic environment more generally Do we perceive others in the same way when we are about to compete against them or about to work with them Which dimensions of a person’s identity do we have in mind in different strategic settings Which avoidance strategies do consumers use not to learn that some products are polluting the planet avoid reasoning about these labels or deliberately forget what they learnt Jeanne Hagenbach uses experimental methods as well as theoretical models measure how subjects perceive another subject’s CV in different strategic settings that are announced prior to the reading of the CV Regarding the development of theoretical models an objective is to show that bounds on rationality may come from purposeful choices from an agent who prefers not to know the whole truth it may be that an agent is cognitively able to make all inferences required to learn the truth in some contexts but that this agent refuses to make these inferences if that truth is disturbing a decision-maker should never avoid information because it helps him make better choices It is therefore particularly surprising that in forming motivated beliefs individuals sometimes avoid available information It follows that public policies which rely 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vocalist Her four-octave range and dynamic style allow her to effortlessly transition from the sultry notes of jazz to the upbeat rhythms of pop leaving audiences captivated by her versatility June 13: Angela Hagenbach Quintet — A Jazz in June favorite Hagenbach is a fashion model-turned-jazz singer whose voice has been described as a mocha-rich contralto with razor-sharp intonation blues and original compositions to sensual Latin jazz June 20: Metro Jazz Quintet — This Nebraska group will offer classic jazz tunes from composers such as Duke Ellington The quintet is made up of some of the top jazz artists in the state and was named the Lied Center’s Jazz Club Artist June 27: Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience — The series closes with two-time Grammy winner Simien and The Zydeco Experience Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today He and his bandmates have performed more than 7,000 concerts in more than 45 countries in their careers Each concert features two sets of music from 7-7:45 p.m Bike Valet will provide free, secure parking for bicycles from 5 p.m. until an hour after each concert at the east end of the market. For more information, click here or call the Outdoor Adventures Center at 402-472-4777 attendees are encouraged to make a minimum donation of $10 per family to help ensure the future of the program Individuals or organizations who would like to make financial contributions and/or serve as volunteers or board members are encouraged to contact Jazz in June at jazzinjune@unl.edu Reserved seating is available via the Lied Center’s website for $80 for all four concerts or $25 per show Learn more. DENTON — A Republican candidate for Texas Senate who is backed by top state leaders is fighting a multifront legal battle against primary opponents who want to remove him from the ballot over residency questions The latest twist came Monday in a Denton County district courtroom was set to argue that he lied about his residency to run for office one of her lawyers asked Judge Lee Gabriel to postpone it because he just learned of a new and curious claim by Hagenbuch the candidate said he was subleasing a “corporate apartment” for $1 quarterly in the office building that he listed as his residence when he filed to run ate there and lived there,” the filing said Gabriel was upset with the last-minute filing by Hagenbuch but agreed to push back the hearing until Jan “You should be prepared to argue everything that is pending,” Gabriel told Hagenbuch’s lawyers adding that she did not want to drag out the case “until next November.” and mail ballots have to start going out to military and overseas voters by Jan Hagenbuch, a Denton County businessman who formerly chaired the county GOP, is one of four Republicans vying to succeed retiring Sen. Drew Springer in his solidly red district in North Texas It is the only GOP-held Senate seat that is open in 2024 Hagenbuch has the support of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick the presiding officer of the upper chamber who exerts heavy influence over such primaries Hagenbuch’s primary competitors include de Moor, a Frisco emergency room physician who has the support of Attorney General Ken Paxton a conservative activist-attorney from Denton County De Moor has filed the Denton County lawsuit while Yarbrough is asking the Fort Worth-based Second Court of Appeals to intervene The court gave Hagenbuch a Monday deadline to respond has asked the Texas Rangers to investigate Hagenbuch Their efforts have proven unsuccessful so far and Hagenbuch’s campaign has celebrated each delay Hagenbuch spokesperson Allen Blakemore told reporters there that Hagenbuch’s opponents were “all following the playbook that Democrats are using against Donald Trump.” “so they’re trying to knock him off the ballot.” de Moor said: “I’m not afraid of [Hagenbuch] Hagenbuch said he was too busy to attend the hearing because he was campaigning elsewhere with Springer candidates for legislative office have to reside in the district they are seeking to represent for at least a year before the election That means that candidates for Senate District 30 would have had to live there since Nov he listed his address as an office building inside the district in Denton It is the same building where his transportation company He said he had lived in the district for one and a half months at that point His opponents argue a host of public records undercut that claim tax and voter registration records indicate that he lived outside the district as of Nov about 12 miles away from the office building The address is in neighboring Senate District 12 even if he started living in the corporate apartment in early October he early voted in the November 2023 election on Oct Hagenbuch’s lawyers argued he established residency at the office building address by signing a “corporate apartment sublease” there on Oct The subleasor is listed as “NEAT,” which appears to match the name of Titus Transport’s parent company The agreement says the term of the sublease is “indefinite” and Hagenbuch owes $1 in rent per quarter Asked why Hagenbuch would want to live in the office building Blakemore told reporters it had to do with “family issues” that he has discussed on the campaign trail His daughter moved into the family house after her husband died and ended up staying longer than expected and Hagenbuch was looking for “breathing room.” Hagenbuch has since moved into an apartment across the street from the office building was not pleased with the revelation of the corporate apartment sublease She said she was “at a complete loss as to why” it was just disclosed Monday morning told her the timing of the disclosure was “not strategic,” just a result of his heavy workload De Moor’s side told the judge they needed time to “vet” the new filing but sounded deeply skeptical while speaking with reporters afterward “A guy shows up in court with a $1 lease that and it just magically shows up at the last minute?” de Moor lawyer Jack Stick said a Tribune reporter visited the office building where Hagenbuch claims to have resided A sign out front identified the three-story building as “The MAC Building,” with “Titus Transport” in smaller print a directory listed Hagenbuch’s company as one of 16 tenants A woman at the front desk inside the Titus Transport suite told the Tribune that Hagenbuch was not there The primary was already a headache for Patrick before he backed Hagenbuch. Patrick initially endorsed the U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon of Sherman after he declared for the state Senate seat but Fallon quickly backtracked and decided to stay in Congress While Abbott and Patrick are behind Hagenbuch The attorney general is playing an active role in the primaries after the House voted to impeach him in May — and the Senate acquitted him after a trial in September De Moor first surfaced as a potential candidate during the trial He ultimately joined most other GOP senators in voting to acquit Paxton The involvement of the top GOP leaders in the primary has also made it awkward for the Texas GOP chair who has the power to declare candidates ineligible for the primary ballot “We received correspondence from the respective candidates and the state court petition in which we were named a defendant and are complying with our duties and obligations under the election code,” party spokesperson James Wesolek said in a statement last month Choose an amount or learn more about membership This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page NANTICOKE — State police at Wilkes-Barre charged a Nanticoke woman with delivering controlled substances to a correctional officer who collapsed while working at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas delivered Percocet and Adderall pills to Robert Bath at the main gate at SCI-Dallas on July 24 Bath collapsed while working at the prison about one hour after meeting with Hagenbach Bath was found dead inside his residence on July 27 State police allege surveillance cameras recorded Hagenbach meeting with Bath including bank documents showing Bath had transferred more than $20,790 to Hagenbach from Jan Investigators also uncovered text messages between Hagenbach and Bath that referred to the delivery of prescription pills Hagenbach and her infant daughter were observed meeting with Bath at the prison’s front gate at about 5:30 p.m Bath was employed as a sergeant at the prison Bath collapsed while working and was transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center where he was given NARCAN he refused further treatment and was given a ride home by a co-worker Bath failed to show up for work from July 25 to July 27 A prison lieutenant and a deputy warden went to Bath’s residence finding him dead on July 27 Investigators say they found a mirror with a white powdery substance a drug pipe and two Oxycontin pills in the same room when Bath was found Two cell phones and a bank statement were also recovered from the residence The bank statement showed 54 transactions of Bath transferring a total of $20,793 to Hagenbach Text messages showed Bath and Hagenbach were engaged in discussing quantities Hagenbach admitted she delivered Percocets and Adderall to Bath while he was working at the prison Hagenbach was arraigned Wednesday by District Judge Brian James Tupper in Kingston Township on charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance possession of contraband and endangering the welfare of children She was released on $25,000 unsecured bail What does it take to have a fire Instagram shares the inspirations behind her cannabis journey Starting her photography journey capturing the breathtaking natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest Oregon-based Mariah Hagenbach transports her 50,000 Instagram followers to an atmospheric world of moody landscapes confident women enjoying the pleasure of the herb Cannabis Aficionado spoke exclusively to Hagenbach about visual storytelling and cannabis in her home state Cannabis Aficionado: How did you get started as a photographer Mariah Hagenbach: I bought my first “big kid” camera when I was twenty to take on all my hikes and adventures I was really interested in capturing long exposure waterfall shots when I first began shooting What connected cannabis and photography for you I helped open a dispensary back in 2014 where I worked a bud tender, social media manager and photographer. It all kind of stemmed from taking nug photos for our Leafly menu and social media platforms. I was inspired to combine cannabis and humans a few years ago when I saw Jennifer Thomas doing it I loved the way she was capturing the beauty of the plant and person without sexualizing either What do you look at for inspiration of your unique style I get inspired by everything; other photographers I try my best to make my audience feel something when they look at my images but other times they are just meant to make you feel What’s the importance of social media for you We are living in a time of exponential growth and change and having the ability to reach tens of thousands of people is so incredible I’ve been using my platform to not only post my art but to spread knowledge I love being part of this cannabis prohibition movement I’m hoping what I do is helping normalize the cannabis industry while ending the stigma associated with cannabis and the people who consume it Do you have any favorite cannabis photographers Sativa strains make me a little anxious/paranoid so I tend to stick with indicas and indica dominant strains My preferred method of consumption will always be smoking out of my bong but if that’s not available Do you have a favorite strain to photograph Do you have favorite strains from specific growers Resin Ranchers flower is always incredible I don’t think I could pick just one from them I think that’s my favorite thing about photography though I’m constantly growing and changing my look Where are your favorite places to get away from it all I love hiking in the forests around Oregon I’m absolutely obsessed with the moss and the fog we have here How do you rate Oregon cannabis to that of other states Since I live in Oregon I may be biased/haven’t tried every states cannabis. With that being said, Oregon has the strictest testing laws and a sincere commitment to craft and sustainable growing. I’m proud to support these farmers and their terpene-rich strains our laws allow us to choose the nugs we like This promotes a more dedicated trim and cure which brings out the full potential of our varieties Any thoughts on the reported saturation of cannabis in the state It’s great for consumers who are looking for some of the best cannabis in the world for the lowest price but it’s unfortunate for farmers who are barely able to make it by especially the ones who have been in the industry since the beginning Make sure you’re doing it for you and not a following on a social platform See more of Hagenbach’s work in her curated gallery above. Want more? Follow her at @muh_riah Where Does Cannabis Sit Along the Design Spectrum Berner Opens New Cookies SF Clothing Store in LA Ophelia Chong: Why We Should All Grow Cannabis at Home Cameron Forni: How to Build a Billion-Dollar Cannabis Empire MzJill: The Expert Cannabis Cultivator Putting Patients First Cannabis and comedy have long been recognized as one of the all-time great combinations The plant’s powers enhance the enjoyment of both activities thanks to their intertwined relaxing and mood-enhancing effects This synergy is set to take center stage at Edmonton’s Great Outdoor Comedy Festival Papa’s Herb will collaborate with Plantlife Cannabis to exclusively launch its disposable vape products at the event This is the first time festival-goers will have the unique opportunity to purchase cannabis in a festival setting in Canada This announcement highlights the integration of cannabis into mainstream entertainment It also underscores Edmonton’s progressive approach to event regulation and economic development Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction who helped shift regulations in the territory Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Great Outdoor Comedy Festival is a highlight in Edmonton’s entertainment calendar Renowned for its lively atmosphere and stellar comedic performances against scenic outdoor backdrops the festival attracts comedy enthusiasts and top-tier performers from across Canada The collaboration between Papa’s Herb a prominent cannabis brand born in Miami and made in California Alberta’s largest independently owned and operated dispensary promises to elevate the overall experience setting a precedent for future cannabis-infused events in the region “Great comedy is made even better with the addition of cannabis,” he says “The relaxed and euphoric effects enhance the audience’s enjoyment making Papa’s Herb an ideal partner to enrich this special event.” attendees can purchase Papa’s Herb disposable vapes at “The Garden by Plantlife,” conveniently located next to the main stage along with the company’s other premium cannabis products “The Great Outdoor Comedy Festival provides an ideal platform for our offerings,” says Aaron Nathaniel “Our RNTZ and Lemon Cherry Gelato disposable vapes are crafted to complement the festival ambiance offering a blend of relaxation and enjoyment that pairs perfectly with laughter.” Papa’s Herb stands for family lineage sourcing premium cannabis from dedicated local growers to ensure top-tier quality and affordability for the people,” it supports small farmers and prioritizes sustainability Nearly 25 years after he was disqualified from the World Boxing Association Heavyweight Championship for biting his opponent’s ears, Mike Tyson’s Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand has just released ear-shaped edibles The new ear-shaped edibles are complete with a missing chunk where Tyson removed a portion of Evander Holyfield’s cartilage in what became known as The Bite Fight After Tyson bit off a chunk of Holyfield’s ear after attempting to snack on Holyfield’s second ear Tyson was disqualified and his boxing licence was withdrawn The Nevada State Athletic Commission handed Tyson a a $3 million fine for his actions and he didn’t fight again for over a year Holy ears! They’re finally here! Go get your Mike Bites now 👂😤 pic.twitter.com/BCbXcdYcra Mike Bites gummies will be sold at dispensaries in California, Massachusetts and Nevada Wiz Khalifa and his entertainment company Taylor Gang Ent to introduce the iconic gold and black Taylor Gang x Stündenglass “I’m honored to have collaborated with long time friend Wiz Khalifa, who is as passionate about this product as I am. 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Conducted by Victor DeRenzi. Directed by Stephanie Sundine. Reviewed March 7, Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Through March 22. 941-328-1300; sarasotaopera.org Sarasota Opera on Saturday night unveiled a spectacular new production of a hidden gem with the seldom performed Alfredo Catalani opera “La Wally.” It doesn’t rely on over-the-top spectacle but rather a poetically written libretto with mesmerizing music throughout with all the other stage and cast elements that can turn a sleeper to a smash hit portrayed by the impeccable Caitlin Crabill whose ill-fated love for tenor Ravael Davila’s conflicted Guiseppe Hagenbach is the central element of the plot We meet all the essential characters in the first act at a party held at an alpine farm for Wally’s father a stubborn old farmer given some bite by the stalwart bass Young Bok Kim Baritone Sean Anderson gives welcome dimension to Vincenzo Gellner provides a juicy trouser role for soprano Jessica Sandidge who is given the honor of the first key aria that foreshadows what’s to come The pleasing ditty was written by Wally herself which drives home the irony as it mirrors her own end Though “La Wally” is rarely performed — an undeserved fate — it is widely remembered for one immensely gorgeous aria Wally sings as a melancholy farewell when her father banishes her to the mountains I will go away alone) soars and sweeps with Crabill’s sumptuous voice The melody floats optimistically up high and returns deep to sorrow making it a diva’s favorite Scenic designer Steven Kemp and lighting designer Ken Junker recreate the quaint Tirolean village buildings nestled in the Alps The second act village scene with both church and town square biergarten come alive with colorful traditional dresses and hunting attire designed by Howard Tsvi Kaplan for the chorus villagers The details in all these designs jump with authenticity Stage direction by Stephanie Sundine (who starred as Wally in the company’s 1989 production) and choreography by Tania Vergara flesh out the lively festival dance and taunting interactions that help push Hagenbach and Wally to foolish actions The tragic twist stemming from Wally’s humiliation in front of all is when she asks Gellner to kill Hagenbach in revenge What could have been a one-dimensional villainous act had more authenticity as Anderson conveyed his hesitance before giving way to blind devotion While the vocal force and acting skills of the cast were at the forefront we must acknowledge the artistry of the musical score married with a libretto by Luigi Illica Catalani collaborated with Illica for the 1892 premiere just before Illica started his long association with Puccini on “Manon Lascaut,” “La Boheme,” “ Andreas Chenier” and “Tosca.” It is said one of the reasons that “La Wally” is not performed as frequently is due to the difficulty of creating the avalanche that kills Hagenbach in the final act This Sarasota Opera production makes it look easy snow and resulting avalanche debris are revealed with remarkable efficiency Wally and Hagenbach finally sing of their love for each other Crabill melts into Davila’s arms as he sings heroically before seeking a path down the mountain Crabill wails and throws herself into the abyss The only thing missing is a dramatic and conclusive swell from the orchestra but not the fabulous orchestra that conductor Victor DeRenzi wields throughout the previous action but we could hear the color of Puccini and the theatrical turn of Verdi in the composer’s hand just imagine what we could be enjoying now This is a not-to-be-missed production and well worth seeing more than once We never know when we’ll have another chance to experience this delicious opera again PA — Police in Springfield Township are asking for help locating a missing woman was last seen leaving her family home on bicycle in the Colonial Park section of the township on Monday According to a public Facebook post by Hagenbach's mother she was riding a burnt orange older model Schwinn bike and carrying the bag she is wearing in the picture "Our family has reason to believe she is in danger She does not have her cell phone with her," her mother's post said Anyone who has information on Hagenbach's whereabouts are urged to call 911 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Samantha Swindler | The Oregonian/OregonLiveThe nursery in Amy Fabbrini and Eric Ziegler's home is filled with unread children's books and unworn baby clothes A Winnie the Pooh blanket lies untouched inside a crib where a child has never slept the Redmond couple has been fighting to prove to the state of Oregon that they are intellectually capable of raising their children The Department of Human Services has removed both of their boys saying the parents are too mentally limited to be good parents my mom was a preschool teacher for 20-plus years and so I've always been around kids," Fabbrini said and that's what I want to do in the future but each parent has a degree of limited cognitive abilities Rather than build a network of support around them the state child welfare agency has moved to terminate the couple's parental rights and make the boys available for adoption It's impossible to know the full story when child welfare officials are unable to comment but the case has left the couple and their advocates heartbroken The case lays bare fundamental questions about what makes a good parent and who gets to decide when someone's not good enough And it strikes at the heart of the stark choices child welfare workers face daily: should a child be removed or is there some middle ground Fabbrini's father lines up against the couple The parents themselves are struggling against a system that feels impersonal "They are saying they are intellectually incapable without any guidelines to go by," said Sherrene Hagenbach a former volunteer with the state agency who oversaw visits with the couple and Christopher from last June through August Hagenbach is a professional mediator and a board member of Healthy Families of the High Desert After she told state caseworkers she thought the couple was capable of raising Christopher she was told her volunteer services were no longer needed She's spent the past year advocating for Fabbrini and Ziegler "They're saying that this foster care provider is better for the child because she can provide more financially "If we're going to get on that train There's always somebody better than us so it's a very dangerous position to be in." The state Department of Human Services says it cannot comment on cases because of confidentiality concerns but some of its reasoning is spelled out in court filings According to documents provided by the couple psychological evaluations tested Fabbrini's IQ at about 72 placing her in the "extremely low to borderline range of intelligence," and Ziegler's about 66 placing him in the "mild range of intellectual disability." The average IQ is between 90 and 110 Fabbrini formerly worked as a grocery clerk but now receives Social Security benefits for his mental disability He understands that he learns more slowly than some but says "everybody learns at their pace." but they have steady housing: a three-bedroom 1,200-square-foot home owned by Ziegler's parents Fabbrini was granted shared custody of twin boys she had with her ex-husband But things changed when Christopher arrived – as a total surprise – on Sept Fabbrini said she didn't know she was pregnant "Here and there I have kidney issues so I just thought I was having kidney issues that's what I associated the pain with," she said "I was trying to go to sleep and trying to get comfortable .. and I felt this weird pain down there." who was born at Ziegler's home weighing 7.4 pounds and a hospital evaluation determined both mother and son were healthy Fabbrini at the time was living at her father's home with the twins says he urged her to put Christopher up for adoption is a gruff man who has strong feelings about Amy's abilities "She doesn't have the instincts to be a mother," he said He said he and his wife provided most of the parenting for the twins His wife died of Alzheimer's a week before Christopher's birth He said his daughter had been primarily home schooled and he expressed frustration with her "Me and Amy were never close," he said Ziegler ended up taking Christopher home but Raymond Fabbrini said within days members of his family alerted the state to concerns According to child welfare records provided by the couple Ziegler "has been sleeping with the baby on the floor and almost rolled over on him There were also reports that Eric is easily frustrated and often forgets to feed his dog." Ziegler says he was lying next to his son while feeding him According to a court appeal describing the case the state put Christopher in foster care because both parents had "limited cognitive abilities that interfere with (their) ability to safely parent the child." Since then, at the direction of child welfare workers, the couple said they've taken classes on parenting, first aid, CPR and nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children agency, the nonprofit MountainStar, Healthy Families of the High Desert and more Over several in-person and phone interviews with The Oregonian/OregonLive they seemed like capable and caring adults – frustrated and confused by the state's intervention but no more so than any parent would be in their situation "We've just done everything and more than what they've asked us to," Fabbrini said "It doesn't seem like it's good enough for them," Ziegler added the foster parents or the parents?' is basically what they're going on." The twins Fabbrini had with her ex-husband are now living with their father Fabbrini gave birth to another son – this time The nursery room was ready when Hunter was born Feb The state took custody of the baby while Fabbrini was still in the hospital serves as a state-approved chaperone for the couple's visits with Hunter "I would describe her (Fabbrini) as a strong person because she's going through all this and most of the family turned their back on her," Turner said When she had something in mind she was determined to make it happen." She says Fabbrini and Ziegler have loving visits with Hunter "I honestly don't understand why they can't have their children," Turner said "I go to the grocery store and I see other people with their children and they're standing up in the grocery cart.. How do they decide whose child they're going to take and whose child can stay?" In reports of concerns about the couple's parenting skills a MountainStar worker recalled having to prompt them to have Christopher wash his hands after using the toilet and to apply sunscreen to all of his skin rather than just his face Fabbrini and Ziegler's attorneys argue these weren't sufficient reasons to keep them from their son "This is a case that just simply presents this question to the court and that is: What level of disability denies human beings the right to raise a child There's no smoking gun evidence of abuse," Fabbrini's attorney argued during a June 2016 hearing Ziegler's lawyer filed an unsuccessful motion to return Christopher to his parents arguing there was no current threat of serious loss or injury to him "A cognitively impaired parent can still parent," attorney Aron Perez-Selsky said "Their rights cannot be terminated simply because they suffer from cognitive impairment so long as they are able to put together a plan for how they're going to safely care for their kids with the support of people in the community." Across the country, a national study estimates that somewhere between 40 percent and 80 percent of parents with intellectual disabilities lose their parental rights. Susan Yuan is the former associate director of the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion at University of Vermont. She's now president of The Association for Successful Parenting which provides parenting assessments for parents with intellectual disabilities "They (case workers) have very little experience of people with intellectual disabilities and because all their orientation is for the safety of the child they err on the side of overprotecting the child without realizing that the parent can do it," Yuan said but they need more exposure to people with disabilities." She said there are many myths about parents with intellectual disabilities including the idea that IQ is an important factor in parenting "Research literature has found that the IQ really doesn't correlate with parenting until the IQ is below 50," she said I would say that if the child can be safe and loved in their own family that this is appropriate parenting and you can put other opportunities in place." the advocacy group Disability Rights Oregon worked on legislation that would have barred the state from deeming a parent unfit based solely on a parent's illness or disability But the bill didn't pass out of a House committee Oregon Sen. Tim Knopp has had several meetings with Fabbrini and Ziegler "My impression of them is that they were just like any other couple and they were trying to be successful in life and they wanted to be together as a family," Knopp said "I didn't see any issues when I met with them that would automatically disqualify them from being good parents." He said he would "absolutely" support a change to the law that would prevent a parent's disability alone from being the basis for placing a child in foster care "The state has a responsibility to help parents reunite with their children and if there are issues that are keeping them from doing that we should be supporting them and trying to help them stay together as families," Knopp said "In a case where there is no specific allegation of abuse or neglect I think the state should be looking to be supportive of uniting families and not sending kids into foster care." Please join the conversation on our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/theoregonian Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site Ad Choices \n m_gallery = \"redmond_couple_fights_for_cust\";\n m_gallery_id = \"23018072\";\n m_gallery_title = \"Redmond couple fights for custody of their children\";\n m_gallery_blog_id = \"4450\";\n m_gallery_creation_date = \"Friday 11:27 PM\";\n m_gallery_permalink = \"http://photos.oregonlive.com/4450/gallery/redmond_couple_fights_for_cust/index.html\";\n m_gallery_json = \"https://blog.oregonlive.com/photogallery/4450/23018072.json\";\n m_gallery_pagetype = \"embed\";\n m_gallery_type = \"photo\";\n <\/script>\n Gallery: Redmond couple fights for custody of their children And this is precisely what you once got from this group of 1920s public buildings located in central Basel In its heyday it was home to concert and beer halls restaurants and retail space; ahead of its time and an architecturally invasive renovation in the 1970s – which included the insertion of HVAC services laminate panelling and plastic cable ducts – did little to help Step in architect Leopold Weinberg and lawyer Adrian Hagenbach partners of real estate portfolio management firm We Are Content who entered the city’s 2010 competition to revitalise the buildings their aim has been to develop concepts that centre around a property’s history the ambition was to once again make Volkshaus a place where people could come together “We won because of our vision and positioning of the property,” explains Weinberg succinctly Based on their experience with Hotel Helvetia in Zurich and restaurant developments for third parties Supporting their competition entry was a letter of intent from Herzog & de Meuron (HdM) the architectural firm behind high profile projects such as Beijing’s ‘Bird’s Nest’ stadium and Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie With their studio located just across the Rhine from Volkshaus and a personal connection with the new owners they were a natural choice to help realise the vision “Whilst studying architecture at ETH Zurich Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron were professors at the outpost location in Basel and I did my Masters with them,” says Weinberg going on to describe the subsequent working relationship as like having a “a great conversation partner” The buildings of Volkshaus Basel are situated around three sides of a cobbled courtyard that is home to leafy poplar trees brasserie and 45 guestrooms across five floors The first stage of the project saw the development of the public spaces – a moody bar and the reinstatement of the concert hall and other smaller event spaces These opened in 2012 and a strong cultural programme put the venue firmly back on the map beautiful and sensual at the same time but it’s also very simple and not too overloaded,” enthuses Ascan Mergenthaler Partner-in-Charge at Herzog & de Meuron The previous interventions left little of the history of the building “You can never go back to the original once it is severely altered or destroyed but you can capture that spirit,” he continues is counterpoised against the darkened hues of the bar opposite together with the installation of glass vitrines either side of the entrance to the courtyard and concert hall is used as an exhibition space by local gallery von Bartha The hotel’s immediate neighbourhood has a strong alternative art scene to say nothing of the connection with Art Basel The layout of the new guestrooms interpreted the concept of historic grand hotels which had bathrooms located along the corridor “HdM cleverly dealt with this by creating a large ‘cupboard’ within each guestroom,” explains Weinberg The black stained oak and back-painted glass of this entry and bathroom zone contrast with the lighter tones of the bedroom “It hides away all the noise,” quips Weinberg This feeling of separation is enhanced by curtains which recount the origins of Volkshaus as a theatrical space Curtains by ZigZag of Zurich are at the windows and when drawn serve to conceal the bathroom and entrance door creating “a very intimate space – you feel embraced and cocooned,” engages Mergenthaler The property sees a good deal of product designs and prototyping by HdM we didn’t want to go back to the 1920s or follow sleek modern design trends so we designed our own,” explains Mergenthaler describing the pieces as unexpected and timeless The solid oak lounge chairs and ottomans were specially conceived for the project and side tables are a play on the firm’s X-Hocker stool Switzerland’s oldest manufacturer of chairs and tables are the elegant Volkshaus bentwood chairs seen in the bar Several other Swiss manufacturers get in on the act Laufen supplied the VAL sinks designed by Konstantin Grcic and the IALO pendant lamps in the lobby are produced by Zumtobel Deliberate use of local suppliers lessens environmental impact but more prosaically also ensures quick repairs and replacement if required There is consistency in other design details that have allowed HdM to bring to life the beauty of the old buildings Oval windows either side of the original entrance to the bar are repeated along passages headboards of oak slats reference the benches out in the courtyard while the diamond pattern of the security bars at ground floor windows is played on in bathroom ceilings The details are joined by a signature colour applied boldly in the bathroom tiling and in more subtle shades in the soft furnishings and wallcoverings which comes from the trees shading the courtyard,” states Mergenthaler Pale green makes it into the guestroom wallpaper made by Wirz Tapeten the effect here is almost that of polished concrete but the reality is a brushed fleece-like feel with large-scale park scenes taken from 17th century copperplate etchings found in a Basel museum and realised in the style of Merian stitch Such tactility is important to Weinberg and Hagenbach who emphasise how this extends to the quality of produce used in the kitchen and even the toiletries these 100% biological products are so fresh they have a short shelf life Weinberg sees such consistency as almost Zen-like And it is evident too in the choice of materials All was newly poured by a Luzern-based supplier and fulfilled the dual role of levelling out the floors and concealing pipework Weinberg and Hagenbach use the analogy of a good leather jacket to describe their transformation of Volkshaus stating “it becomes better as it becomes used.” They also explain their investment as asymmetrical with more in some areas and less in others Theirs is a curated experience based on the perception of luxury A relaxed luxury of calm informality that has consistency at its core Registered in England and Wales with Company Number 06637145 We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again More information about our Cookie Policy When Sherrie Saponaro visited the graves of deceased family members Sunday in Silverbrook Cemetery the first thing she noticed was a large number of bronze memorial vases were missing including three belonging to her relatives "I visited on Palm Sunday and they were there," Saponaro said all the vases in the entire section were gone." sometime between noon April 15 and noon April 17 someone entered the property and removed about 100 bronze memorial vases from the 116-year-old cemetery situated between Lancaster Avenue and DuPont Road near Elsmere Gracelawn Memorial Park near New Castle was also hit this month when 160 memorial vases were stolen sometime between 4:50 p.m they found that the thieves cut a hole in the chain link fence to enter near the Minquadale side of the 82-acre memorial park "They wiped out a 40-yard-long area near the fenceline and the roadway," Lee Hagenbach the memorial park's executive director said "Somebody took their time and carried the vases 60 feet back through the fence." The problem is a continuing one for cemeteries in Delaware Between November and December of last year a total of 600 vases were reported stolen from local cemeteries including about 75 from Cathedral Cemetery at 2400 Lancaster Ave. 75 from the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Pencader 50 from Gracelawn and nearly 100 vases from All Saints Cemetery at 6001 Kirkwood Highway in Milltown Saponaro said the thieves stole her grandparents' vases and a vase belonging to her aunt All that was left on Easter Sunday were holes left in the flat bronze markers where the vases used to be The bronze 11-inch tall vases weigh about 7 pounds each and range in price from $100 to more than $200 the cemetery's family services coordinator The thieves are likely selling them as scrap metal and getting much less for them Their worth to a metal recycler is only about $2.15 per pound of Delaware State Recycling on Bowers Street in Wilmington but not down far enough to stop these thieves," he said Silverbrook's Parker said a visitor to the cemetery last week saw a number of the vases lying on the ground together in one section and questioned why they had been pulled up Parker discovered scores more had been taken and alerted police "They were probably going to come back and get these," she said "Workers having lunch reported hearing dirt bikes about that time but thought they were on the railroad tracks behind the cemetery had been vandalized five months ago around Thanksgiving when about 300 bronze vases were reported missing said she first noticed the vases missing from her grandparents and great-grandparents' graves around Christmas "It gets my Mom really upset to see it like that because her parents and grandparents are buried at Silverbrook because we have to pay to replace the vases or recap them." Fifth-generation Silverbrook Cemetery owner Paul White III said everyone assumes that it's the cemetery's responsibility to cover the thefts through the perpetual care fee "Every time somebody purchases a grave stone or mausoleum we tell them to insure it on their homeowners insurance Families victimized by these thefts are left with few options other than bearing the cost of replacement themselves If families can't afford to spend the few hundred dollars to replace the bronze vases a bronze-colored plastic vase can be purchased for $14 Another option being considered is to epoxy the vase cap to cover the hole and prevent it from being pulled off "You talk to some of these families who are in tears I feel like that sometimes because I know what it means to the families." Gracelawn and Silverbrook officials are each investigating the possibility of installing surveillance cameras to stop the thefts which they acknowledged would be a costly venture After 120 bronze flower vases were stolen in early 2011 from Gracelawn the memorial park had gates installed and have had security at the cemetery on weekends and evenings This latest theft was the first time anyone cut a hole in the fence to steal vases "It's disheartening for these families to come out to find their vases stolen," he said White said both he and Hagenbach have visited "every scrap yard in the area" showing the metal recycling dealers what the bronze vases look like and asking them not to accept any should they show up to be recycled "We've been doing our due diligence," White said Shavack said investigators have seen through past investigations that the thieves typically cut up the vases and mix them with other metals until they are unrecognizable before taking them to dealers "But these items are turned around quickly People should report suspicious activity in or near the cemetery These vases are heavy and it's going to take several trips to get them to a vehicle." Detectives have been in contact with in-state metal recyclers but have to depend on law enforcement in neighboring states to investigate the cases for them in their respective states Police so far have no leads on either of the most recent cases but the loss to these victims is immeasurable," Shavack said "It used to be a nice thing to go to the cemetery," McCloskey said "It's just a testament to the times that people are desperate and no regard for other people's belongings." Contact Terri Sanginiti at (302) 324-2771 or tsanginiti@delawareonline.com Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at Troop 2 at (302) 365-8440 or use the state police Mobile Crime Tip App by downloading it at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/ or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardO'Hara's late free throws seal win over HaverfordThe Lions hit 13 of 18 from the line in the fourth quarter to blunt a rally by the Fords As he toed the foul line with 16 seconds left in regulation and a chance to ice the game the Cardinal O'Hara guard had to overcome a slight distraction "Don't miss it," shouted the Haverford High fans assembled under the basket as they added groans but for a moment it seemed the Lions were in foreign territory Saturday in a nonleague game between Delaware County rivals I'm focused on making the shots," said Duffin who said the situation was similar to a home game against Monsignor Bonner earlier this month Duffin hit 7 of his 8 foul shots in the fourth quarter disappointing the hecklers but giving ease to his coach The Lions opened the fourth quarter by missing the front end of consecutive one-and-one free-throw opportunities and their 10-point lead quickly dwindled to two But they ended the period by knocking down 13 of 18 from the line so I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous," Kelly said Haverford rallied back behind two three-pointers and aggressive inside play by senior Kevin Gladstone The forward finished with a game-high 15 points Gladstone cut the lead to 45-43 with 2 minutes his short jumper was swatted away by O'Hara's Ed Allen as he swiftly made a backdoor cut to become open underneath for an easy lay-in Allen said his ability to move without the ball opens up the floor and creates opportunities for other players he grabbed an offensive rebound and went strong on a put-back "We're a very guard-heavy team," Kelly said "So having him be aggressive on the low post really keeps defenses honest." The schools are separated by less than five miles in Delaware County and Duffin said he is familiar with most of the Haverford players it means a lot for bragging rights," Kelly said "It's good to show we're competitive in the area." Chefs Trepp and Hagenbach serve up a succulent storm NEWSPAPER SECTION: Life Life has introduced to our epicurean readers each dish of the extravagant 10-course menu that will be served at the highly anticipated 2015 Bangkok Chefs Charity Gala Dinner and Auction Mark Hagenbach of Grand Hyatt Erawan and Stefan Trepp of Mandarin Oriental So now it's time to get to know more about the event's main course the slow-roasted lamb cutlet crépinette with mustard espuma It's a bona fide creation by the event's veterans executive chef Stefan Trepp of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and executive chef Mark Hagenbach of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok "We have learned from previous events that most of our guests like lamb and agreed our main course should be something with lamb," said Trepp This time we will try to offer something different — it's not going to be the ordinary pan-fried So we think the crépinette will be perfect." The lamb chop is wrapped in seasoned minced lamb meat before being pan-fried and then oven-broiled right before serving. "Crépinette is a traditional French culinary fare will have an interesting twist," added Hagenbach Other than various choices of herbs, such as thyme and rosemary sourced from the Royal Project there's also an addition of Moroccan spice in the lamb mixture giving it a slight Middle Eastern touch with fresh morel mushrooms flown in fresh from France for a more enhanced flavour The plump and super succulent lamb comes from the Yarra Valley region in Australia The cutlet will also be wrapped with bacon which helps preserve the juiciness of the meat "This year we will try to serve something lighter by the end of the long 10-course meal the guests will be rolling off the table moving away from the cooked and heavy counterpart the mustard espuma is a great option for the sauce because mustard works well with lamb and the frothy texture of the espuma will lend the dish an impressive finish," Trepp noted. Both Trepp and Hagenbach said that it is always with great excitement that they participate in the event "Being able to help the unprivileged kids of Thailand by doing what we like most — cooking Every time we see a smile appear on their faces it warms our hearts I hope this event will continue for many years to come to help these children in need," Trepp concluded. Accompanied with this particular main course lamb will be the outstanding Bodegas Montecillo Reserva from Rioja Made from the Tempranillo black grape variety this full-bodied red wine has a dried floral nose with some spice A good structure with elegant tannins present a great mouthfeel By subscribing, you accept the terms and conditions in our privacy policy The Magpies have gone from the outhouse to the penthouse in the first five rounds of the season See the action from their emphatic win over Norths Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) which has been a regular fixture on Thailand’s fine-dining calendar for the past five years Executive chef Michael Hogan of JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok and executive chef Mark Hagenbach of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Set to take place in four weeks at the Mandarin Oriental the 2014 edition of this highly anticipated gastronomic event will once again dazzle guests with an impressive fish course executive chef of the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok executive chef of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok the black cod with Thai herb-cashew nut crust (served with charcoal-roasted sweet potato puree and lotus root) promises not only to be a showcase of world-class culinary dexterity but also a stylish celebration of local colour The pair said they chose European black cod because of its gorgeous quality this fish delivers opaque or semi-translucent meat that perfectly holds its shape in its natural juices They have decided to lightly season it and then pan-fry it in clarified butter “Due to the subtle flavour of the cod the fish needs just a little pep-up with only delicate fresh-finishing tastes,’’ Hagenbach explained "And because we’d also like to play up the Thai essence in the dish we looked at Bangkok’s culinary scene especially on the street and one of the elements that caught our attention was yam,’’ Hogan added "Yam offers quite a subtle flavour with a little buttery taste that would lend some nice taste and texture to the fish barbecued yam made with three types of sweet potatoes — purple orange and yellow — to go underneath the fish.’’ the pair said they needed to find a great flavour but one that wasn’t going to “kill” that of the cod "So we asked [ourselves]: what’s actually quite typically Thai It’s sweet and ‘coconutty’ and has the lemongrass flavour to it,’’ Hogan said Hagenbach added: ‘’To give the dish a bit of punch So we blend the cashew nuts with some Thai herbs — namely coriander put this on top of the fish and simply bake it The herb crust carries a flavour similar to the sauce The dish is garnished with a crispy lotus root is meant to represent the vegetable chips that are a typically healthy snack food found in Thailand Thai herb and cashew nut-crusted black cod charcoal-roasted sweet potato purée with lotus root The four coaches selected are Richanda-Leigh Kassman (Cairns) Rebecca Hagenbach (Mackay) and Samantha Dippel (Rockhampton) These coaches will work closely with the 13 athletes named recently as the inaugural regional intake for the QFFA providing support to nuture their ability and develop their skills in their hometowns “NQ was excited by the number of quality people who applied for each regional Head Coach position making the selection process extremely competitive,” NQ Head of Pathways Roselee Jencke said “The regional program not only gives opportunity for selected athletes to stay in their local areas for longer but provides opportunities such as this to the coaches selected to progress their own skills and work in a high-performance setting “The selected coaches will have a crucial role in ensuring the programs delivered in north Queensland align with those offered by the QFFA in the state’s south-east are aligned.” NQ Regional Manager Deb Eastlake welcomed the appointments and says the regional program of the QFFA would provide benefit to the entire netball community “The QFFA is an exciting and welcome addition to the regional Queensland pathway,” Eastlake said “The coaches appointed are all outstanding representatives of their communities and will each be a valuable connection between Netball Queensland high performance and the four major regional centres across the state “The inaugural coaches will work hard to build the profile and capability of their athletes and their respective academies over the next 12 months and we look forward to seeing the incredible and sustainable impact of their hard work for years to come.”