It is with both sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of Randy Don Wedel, who left this world on April 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his journey, Randy a.k.a. "Fred" kept his sense of humor and unwavering positive attitude, finding solace and strength in his faith in God. Born in Okeene, Oklahoma on April 25, 1974, to parents Bessie and Gene Wedel, Randy grew to be a cherished husband, son, friend, and mentor. He was raised in Meno, Oklahoma alongside his siblings Gena and Andy.  Although his parents marriage wasn't to last, Randy gained two more siblings Michael and Michelle when his Dad married his step mother Dori who loved him as her own. Randy graduated with the Ringwood High School class of 1992. Randy married Colleen McCarthey and from that union was blessed with two children Mackenzie Nicole and Todd Hunter. While he was a fun Dad, he also knew the importance of offering guidance to his children.  Although they lived states apart, Randy prioritized being present with them driving to Albuquerque, NM once a month for twelve years. He loved spending quality time with them watching Star Wars when they were younger, and recently would talk on the phone for hours.  Known affectionately as "The Wise One," Randy dedicated his career to serving others as a Service Manager at TS Heat and Air. He took immense pride in providing comfort to everyone he encountered-reminding us all to regularly change our air filters! Randy was not only a skilled HVAC technician but also a devoted tinkerer and creative soul. His friends often joked that he could fix anything, earning him the title of a real-life MacGyver. An artist and gifted storyteller, Randy had dreams of settling down after retirement in a picturesque Western town where he could introduce "Randollars" into commerce. His passions filled his life with joy: hunting and fishing in the great outdoors, cooking and grilling delicious meals for family and friends, gardening, and spending time at the casino. With a heart full of musical enthusiasm, Randy loved to sing karaoke, delighting his loved ones with his rendition of his favorite go-to song. Randy met Adriene Snow and there was an instant connection. They found a special love and companionship that lead them to marry December 26, 2023 surrounded by their family and friends.  Along with Adriene, Randy gained her family that he loved as his own. They truly had a love story that was written in the stars.   Randy held a deep love for God, free speech, Sooner football, and travel, along with fond memories of Looney Tunes cartoons. He cherished quiet moments walking along the creek and fueling his energy with Diet Mountain Dew. He had an adventurous spirit that was expressed in anything he could set on fire or blow up. While he adored dogs, he playfully maintained a distance from dog people. He is survived by his beloved wife, Adriene Snow; daughter Mackenzie Wedel; son Todd Wedel; stepson Gunner Coffey; mother Bessie Becker; brother Andy Wedel and wife Linda; step mother Dori Wedel, step brother Michael Kampstra and wife Michelle; step sister Michelle Ratzlaff and husband Brent; step grandson Alvie Coffey; sister in law Lynn Snow; along with many cousins and friends who loved him dearly too many to count. He was preceded in death by his father Gene Wedel; and sister Gena Haffner. We invite you to join us in celebrating the extraordinary life of Randy Wedel. A public viewing will take place at New Beginnings Wesleyan Fellowship on April 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by a heartfelt Celebration of Life at the same location at 2:00 PM. Randy will then be laid to rest at Wedel-Oakdale Cemetery at 3:30 PM, where we will honor his memory in a serene and peaceful setting. In Randy's spirit, let us gather to remember the joy, laughter, and love he brought into our lives. May we share stories, smiles, and warm memories that will live on in our hearts in the days to come. Tribute Archive is an assistant professor in the Counseling Psychology department she received her bachelor’s with high honors in psychology from Oberlin College after which she spent two years conducting research on tobacco and e-cigarette use at the TSET Health Promotion Center in Oklahoma City She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Syracuse University and completed her clinical internship at the Medical University of South Carolina with specialty training in substance use and tobacco use treatment Her research focuses on affective and social-contextual factors in young people’s substance use as well as mechanisms underlying disparities in substance use and related consequences She is most passionate about understanding how we can improve and leverage social connections to improve addiction recovery outcomes 455 El Camino RealGuadalupe HallSanta Clara Contact Us 2024 at Gillespie Health & Rehab Center in Gillespie the son of the late George & Elenora (Behme) Wedel.  He became a Child of God & a member of the Body of Christ through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on January 19 1941 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden.  Then he affirmed his baptismal faith in the Rite of Confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden IL.  He graduated from Worden High School in 1959 Kay began his career as a meat cutter at Behme's Grocery Store in Worden later becoming head meat cutter at A & P in Bethalto IL.  Later he also worked in Jacksonville & Belleville was a member of the Worden Volunteer Fire Department While at the Gillespie Health & Rehab Center the Lord called Kay to himself to enjoy the heavenly life on Wednesday Surviving Kay are three brothers -  Paul (Marilyn) Wedel of Blaine IL,  &  Michael (Debbie) Wedel of Worden IL;  one sister -  Diana Sauerwein of Worden he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law -  David Sauerwein Private graveside services will be held at a later date Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Kansas to Norman and Betty (Safe) Stahlheber she married Allan Wedel and he survives of the home Karen attended New Spring Church and was retired as a secretary for the John Hosford Sheild of Shelter insurance agency especially mysteries and traveling with her husband Maine was a especially enjoyed destination where she liked to eat the local lobster Karen had a fondness for Disney and especially Micky Mouse Her greatest joy was her family and making memories with her husband She is survived by her husband Allan of the home; son James (Andrea) Wedel; daughter Jean (Anthony) Moore-Johnson; brothers Kent Norman and David Stahlheber and one sister Betty Schmidt There are 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren that survive She is preceded in death by her parents and Nancy Brooks to service time Friday at the funeral home Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Newton Memorials may be made to Caring Hands Humane Society and left with the funeral home This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors « Back Wedel's hosted their 30th annual Spring Garden Show photograph and buy in their "best sale of the season," according to event organizers The event was free of cost and sold additional passes for any of the 23 seminars throughout the day held in the greenhouse and conference room Some of the seminars Saturday were: Experts were also available throughout the event to discuss all things gardening and landscaping, event organizers, said. 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The family initially migrated from Germany to partitioned Poland and transformed a small confectionery shop into a symbol of Polish entrepreneurship From its modest beginnings in 1851, Wedel grew to become a favourite among sweet-toothed Poles reaching its golden age in the 1930s under the ownership of the founder’s grandson Jan Wedel The centrepiece of this chocolate empire was the renowned Wedel Chocolate Lounge on Szpitalna Street in Warsaw, a favourite hangout for prominent individuals such as the writers Bolesław Prus and Henryk Sienkiewicz The present-day Wedel drinking chocolate lounge on Szpitalna Street, Warsaw (photo credit: Adrian Grycuk/Wikimedia Commons, under CC BY-SA 3.0 PL) But this golden age came to end with the outbreak of World War Two transforming the Wedel story into a tale of survival followed by the difficulties of the postwar communist era The Wedel saga started in 1845 with the arrival in Warsaw of Karl Ernst Wedel Warsaw at the time was a city in the Russian Empire and Wedel was one of many enterprising Germans who recognised potential in the expanding market in what was then known as Congress Poland Following a brief collaboration with local confectioner Karol Grohnert Wedel opened his own company in 1851 at 12 Miodowa Street Poles are no different from many other nations when it comes to indulging their sweet tooth Here's a pick 'n' mix of some of the delicacies that will be enjoyed throughout Poland in the coming days and beyond.https://t.co/mi09y9kivq — Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 (@notesfrompoland) December 18, 2019 Since confectionery was not thought of as just an opulent treat at the time his products were frequently marketed as remedies for common ailments Karl took a long-term approach to the business and tried to maintain a close relationship with his staff and clients which he believed was essential to guarantee quality He also demonstrated a deep awareness of his new home showing compassion and empathy for Poles even though he was a recent immigrant Karl limited Wedel production during the mourning period that followed the execution of Polish national hero Romuald Traugutt in 1864 Karl gave many Polish youngsters financial support for private education so that they would not have to endure Russian indoctrination at public schools He also won over his Polish clientele by pricing his goods in Polish zlotys even though at the time the official currency was Russian roubles Karl eventually passed the business on to his son Emil who was born in Berlin in 1841 and grew up bilingual This linguistic duality reflected the Wedel family’s growing integration into Polish society and their three children were raised to speak Polish the Wedel brand flourished with more products and modernised production methods A major change that can still be observed today was the introduction of the now-iconic “E.Wedel” signature on each chocolate bar which was a necessity as Wedel’s renown was so great that its products were being counterfeited by unscrupulous competitors He remarked that he had “no desire or intention to enlarge the factory because he really wanted to know all the employees” One major development was the purchase of a large building on Szpitalna Street in Warsaw upstairs were the family’s living quarters and on the ground floor was the capital’s most famous drinking chocolate lounge By the time Emil handed the business over to his son Jan in the early 20th century Wedel had transformed from a local confectionery into a national institution Jan embodied the Wedel family’s complete assimilation into Polish society He saw himself not as a businessman of German descent but as a Polish entrepreneur committed to his homeland’s prosperity Jan’s appointment as head of the company in 1923 marked the beginning of Wedel’s golden age. Under his leadership, the company became a symbol of modernity in interwar Poland Wedel’s advertising took a leap forward with the introduction of its famous logo – a boy riding a zebra while holding chocolate bars – designed in 1926 by Italian poster artist Leonetto Cappiello The logo still sits proudly in neon atop the building on Szpitalna Street The Wedel logo, featuring a boy on a zebra (photo credit: Leonetto Cappiello/Wikimedia Commons, under CC BY-SA 4.0) Jan started the construction of a state-of-the-art factory in Warsaw’s Kamionek district which still stands today and acts as the backdrop to the new museum The new factory was equipped with staff amenities that were progressive for the time: a nursery and kindergarten for employees’ children The company organised summer camps for employees’ children The Wedel factory in Warsaw’s Kamionek district during the interwar (photo credit: unknown author/Wikimedia Commons It was under Jan’s leadership that in 1936 Wedel launched Ptasie Mleczko (in English a fluffy marshmallow cloaked in chocolate that remains an icon of Polish confectionery Wedel-branded delivery trucks became a common sight on Warsaw’s streets and the company even acquired an aeroplane to swiftly transport sweets to the Polish seaside Jan introduced vending machines at the entrance to Warsaw’s Skaryszewski Park modern Wedel stores across the whole of Poland Wedel products even made it to as far as Japan while the company also had a store in Paris and its chocolates were available in Polish embassies across the globe The Wedel-owned residential building at 28 Puławska Street Warsaw (photo credit: Adrian Grycuk/Wikimedia Commons Jan commissioned renowned architects to design Wedel-owned buildings A striking example is the still-standing modernist residential building at the corner of the Puławska and Madalińskiego streets in Warsaw Yet the outbreak of World War Two in September 1939 would present Jan and the Wedel company with their greatest challenge yet As the German occupation tightened its grip on Poland Jan was confronted with a difficult choice: sign the Volksliste and declare himself a German national including the loss of his villa in Konstancin Jan chose to remain loyal to his Polish identity Wedel foresaw the arrival of war and took steps to prepare for it prudently stocking the factory with tonnes of cacao and sugar could continue despite the harsh restrictions imposed by the Germans Even though the company was forced to produce confectionary exclusively for the German occupiers keeping the factory open meant it could serve as a lifeline for the people of Warsaw Jan opened the company’s warehouses, distributing food to residents during the September campaign of 1939, saving lives from starvation. His factory became a hub of resistance, covertly supporting the Polish Home Army and other underground activities Wedel managed to smuggle supplies to prisoner-of-war camps and provide food for the impoverished including children from Janusz Korczak’s orphanage Poland today marks the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Home Army, a resistance movement that emerged during the Nazi-German occupation and which is believed to have been the largest such underground force in Europe https://t.co/9sKsfVskrg — Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 (@notesfrompoland) February 14, 2022 Jan secretly increased employment at the factory, despite official restrictions, and supported Warsaw’s artists and intelligentsia, providing them with essential supplies. His factory also became a refuge during the Warsaw Uprising with supplies hidden from the Germans and a makeshift kitchen run by his sister In the final days of the war as the Germans prepared to demolish the factory Wedel’s workers sabotaged the demolition efforts Although Jan was initially involved in restarting production after the war he was eventually fired by the new communist authorities from the very factory that was his life’s work observing the factory each day from across Kamionek Lake until his death in 1960 First Secretary Edward Gierek visits the nationalised Wedel factory (ZPC 22 Lipca) during communist rule (photo credit: unknown author/Wikimedia Commons The company was nationalised in 1949 and renamed ZPC 22 Lipca absorbing three other confectionery factories the Wedel brand retained its reputation for quality becoming a cherished name even under communist rule the new American owners preferred to focus on salty snacks rather than chocolate even stacking rows of potato crisps in the iconic store on Szpitalna Street including a period under British chocolate manufacturer Cadbury the company was purchased in 2011 by Lotte the idea for the museum originated from a group of Wedel employees who wanted to honour the company’s heritage while offering a new interactive way for visitors to engage with the world of chocolate Interior of the Wedel Chocolate Factory Museum (photo credit: E.Wedel “This place is the result and at the same time a continuation of our commitment to preserving the heritage of the E.Wedel brand and enjoying the potential of chocolate,” he says The museum claims to offer a truly immersive experience A policy of “please DO touch the exhibits” accompanies an experience in which visitors will not only observe but also participate in the chocolate-making process Activities include designing your own chocolate bar and even creating your own packaging for the iconic Ptasie Mleczko The viewing terrace on the 6th floor – offering views of Kamionek Lake and the Warsaw skyline – gives visitors the chance to reflect on what Karl Wedel would have made of the dramatic changes that have taken place in Poland’s capital since he founded his chocolate shop 173 years ago Main image credit: Adam Stepien / Agencja Wyborcza.pl , , , , , Apr 30, 2025 | , , , That response will include “large Polish and NATO exercises in Poland” Apr 29, 2025 | , , , Those employed in Poland work on average the third-longest hours in the European Union Apr 28, 2025 | , , , , Westinghouse and Bechtel were first chosen in 2022 as partners on the 192 billion zloty ($51 billion) project please consider helping us to continue and expand it [email protected] Copyright © 2025 Notes From Poland | Design jurko studio | Code by 2sides.pl Senior Research Fellow at the Global Europe Centre ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Weronika Strzyżyńska is currently studying journalism at Goldsmiths as a Scott Trust Bursary recipient She  has written on issues immigration and Brexit 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their investment Our specialists assessed technical and functional solutions we supervised the construction and installation phases including the interior fit-out work.  The museum is nestled within Wedel’s building formerly used to store cocoa beans at Warsaw’s Kamionkowskie lake in Praga district including the underground structure and ground floor was reused to reduce the project's carbon footprint The development also includes a manufacturing space where the famous chocolates ‘Barrels’ are made and an R&D lab for testing new products The museum is designed to resemble a chocolate bar with ornamental mesh-like structures that serve a functional purpose These structures maintain optimal conditions for chocolate production while still allowing some natural light to reach employees To raise awareness about reusing existing structures the building kept parts of the old factory structure in the exhibition room dedicated to cocoa visitors are greeted by the sight of a chocolate waterfall and the irresistible aroma of chocolate Arup’s specialists collaborated with various partners including the graphic design firm behind the chocolate-inspired signposting to ensure seamless navigation throughout the museum Our team also oversaw solutions to enhance accessibility for visitors such as Braille descriptions and an interactive system that combines audio and visual animations triggered by visitor actions from weighing themselves to pulling levers The museum's design mimics a chocolate bar Visitors are welcomed by a chocolate waterfall and aroma with seamless navigation worked on by our specialists with various partners Our team explored several flooring options to align with the historic charm of the iconic Wedel factory offering a classic look that echoed the original floors But high costs and a three-month installation timeline made it impractical our engineers recommended PVC flooring with a tile-imitating print This alternative achieved the desired aesthetic at one-third of the cost and reduced installation time to just one month the material’s rubber-like texture simplifies maintenance and enhances safety offering a slip-resistant surface particularly beneficial for people with different levels of ability and young visitors Our engineers proposed cost-effective PVC flooring with a tile-like print cutting costs by two-thirds and enabling installation within a month Arup's engineering and technical support have enabled us to develop timely and cost-efficient solutions for the E Leading technical advisor for Wedel’s largest investment in 100 years – Chocolate Factory and Museum Managing the tender processes to ensure the client received the best value for their investment Supervising construction and fit-out works to guarantee alignment with the design If you'd like to speak to one of our arts and culture experts then please get in touch by completing the form Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Herman, Count Wedel-Jarlsberg (born Sept. 2, 1779, Montpellier, Fr.—died Aug. 27, 1840, Christiania Nor.) was a Norwegian patriot and statesman He was the leading advocate of Norwegian-Swedish union in the last years of the Danish-Norwegian state and the first Norwegian governor (statholder) in the Norwegian-Swedish union (1814–1905) and he sat on the “Committee of Fifteen,” which drafted the constitution Military resistance to the Swedes in the summer of 1814 proved futile; and a compromise was reached resulting in a personal union of the two states that lasted until 1905 Wedel served as finance minister in the Norwegian government always vigilant of Norway’s status in the dual state In 1836 he was the first Norwegian to become governor of Norway within the union 1943 to Orville and Betty (Derby) Wedel in Council Bluffs she was preceded in death by her first husband Lynn is survived by her significant other of 18 years Kathy (Brian) Fox and Suzanne (James) Watson; 5 grandchildren nephews and a host of other family and friends Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Minden United Church of Christ on Friday Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM at Minden United Church of Christ on Saturday Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text FAIRMONT — Carolyn Ann (Wedel) Seidel Fairmont with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m Those wishing to view the service may do so at www.splfairmont.org Funeral arrangements are with Lakeview Funeral Home She was raised in rural Fairmont where she attended high school (FHS Class of ’63) and met her husband of 59 years Carolyn was a bright light in the community She was an orthodontic dental assistant for 25 years owned and operated a private bridal business for 10 years and worked for Lakeview Funeral Home for 17 years Carolyn served on the board of and volunteered with Maplewood Independent Living/Lakeview Methodist Home was a board member of Martin County Historical Society as well as Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Clara Circle She was a member and past president of Prairie Star Quilters Guild with the Fairmont High School FACS department and Caitlyn Seidel along with three great-grandchildren of Lance’s She is also survived by two brothers Harlan and Dennis (Diane) Wedel and numerous nieces and nephews Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents brother and sister-in-law Roland and Vivian Wedel Robert’s brother and sister-in-law Dennis and Helen Seidel good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21 Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Minnesota | https://www.fairmontsentinel.com | 64 Downtown Plaza She peacefully departed this earthly life after a lingering illness at her home near Walker She spent her growing up years in Isabella They were a close family and enjoyed singing together she accepted Jesus as hr personal Savior and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ The first 10 years of their marriage were spent in Burns She loved the outdoors and working with flowers One of the highlights of her life was the many times when all of her family could be together She willingly helped at planting and harvest time She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Chester; two daughters 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters Authrene Nightingale and her husband Ernest and Jewell Nightingale and her husband Don Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m Interment will follow in the Living Faith Mennonite Cemetery in Walker The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m on Friday evening at the Living Faith Mennonite Church in Walker She received her BA in English and a minor in communication studies from Temple University in Philadelphia.\n\nHornick has worked in medical publishing since 2022 She is currently an online content editor for Pulmonology She previously worked as an editorial assistant writing for multiple specialties.\n\nShe enjoys reading and crocheting in her free time Connect with her on LinkedIn here Mechanically ventilated patients requiring surgery faced elevated odds for 28-day mortality when mechanical power rose during the transition from operating room to ICU “Increases in mechanical power during the transition were associated with higher odds of 28-day mortality and this association was primarily driven by higher [respiratory rates],” Dario von Wedel research associate at the Institute of Medical Informatics of Charité and clinical research student in the department of anesthesia critical care and pain medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center An analysis to determine how changes in ventilator parameters during the operating room-to-ICU transition impact the odds for 28-day mortality was also carried out Researchers observed significant reductions (P < .001) in tidal volume by 1.1 mL/kg predicted body weight and driving pressure by 4.3 cm H2O upon the operating room-to-ICU transition there was a 5 breaths per minute higher rate upon transition (P < .001) mechanical power significantly went up by 0.7 J per minute compared with in the operating room tidal volume and driving pressure went down in both the last hour of surgery in the operating room and the first 6 hours in the ICU respiratory rates went up in both surgery and the ICU researchers reported that 212 (10.1%) patients passed away The likelihood for 28-day mortality significantly rose with each 1 J per minute elevation in mechanical power during the operating room to ICU transition (adjusted OR = 1.1; 95% CI “This translated into an increase in 28-day mortality from 9.2% in patients with stable [mechanical power] during transition to 12.9% when [mechanical power] was increased by 5 J/min,” von Wedel and colleagues wrote Researchers further noted that the main driver behind the link between mechanical power and 28-day mortality was an increased respiratory rate (aOR = 1.08 per 1 breath per minute; 95% CI 1.04-1.12) rather than tidal volume or driving pressure patients experienced significantly fewer days ventilator-free and alive with each 1 J per minute rise in mechanical power upon transition to the ICU (incidence rate ratio “Prospective validation of these findings is now warranted which ultimately could facilitate real-time monitoring of ventilator adjustments to aid prognostication or clinical decision-making,” von Wedel and colleagues wrote Get the latest news and education delivered to your inbox The email address associated with your Healio account is: If you would like to edit or change the email address that your subscriptions and alerts are sent to You'll receive reminders to complete your saved activities from Healio CME visited the medium-sized technology company Vincorion in Wedel he learned about the mid-sized enterprise’s latest technological developments and emphasized the importance of the defense industry for the German state of Schleswig-Holstein CEO Kajetan von Mentzingen personally showed the minister-president around the company’s production facilities Vincorion is a mid-sized enterprise active in the fields of defense technology and civil and military aviation that specializes in innovative and sustainable solutions the GTD chaser weapon stabilization system which is used in modern main battle tanks such as the Leopard 2 and the company’s new electric rescue hoist which will offer exceptionally high safety standards for air rescue operations “Everyone deserves to be safe – that is our vision here at Vincorion,” explained CEO von Mentzingen “Our mission is to develop technologies that protect people in the most challenging situations and that are also innovative With the next generation of stabilization systems and rescue hoists that we are presenting here we are demonstrating truly cutting-edge technology.” “Schleswig-Holstein has the potential to become a leading location for innovative and future-oriented industries,” said Minister-President Günther during his visit “Companies like Vincorion are proof that important key technologies are being developed and produced here that both contribute to Germany’s security architecture and create economic stability and jobs.” The company’s GTD chaser weapon stabilization system is also designed with safety in mind This system makes it possible for the crew of an armored vehicle such as the new Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 to remain completely inside the well-protected hull instead of being exposed in the rotating turret This significantly increases the soldiers’ safety as recent conflicts have shown that drone attacks are an increasing threat Vincorion is a growing company that continuously invests in research and development at its location in Wedel The Wedel site benefits from its proximity to leading universities such as the Wedel University of Applied Sciences and the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences both of which Vincorion works with in the areas of research and training “Our headquarters in Wedel is a center of innovation that pushes the boundaries of technology,” explained CEO von Mentzingen “We not only develop products for today’s challenges but also think about the future at the same time.” the question arose as to what the government could do to support small and medium-sized industrial companies von Mentzingen mentioned topics such as improving the predictability of military procurement and accelerating the procurement process The government could also specifically support medium-sized defense technology companies when awarding military contracts von Mentzingen emphasized that the industry itself also bears responsibility by investing in research and development and ramping up production to high volumes when corresponding contracts have been awarded  “The defense industry plays a vital role in national security and it creates valuable jobs and strengthens technological innovation in Schleswig-Holstein We will ensure that innovative companies like Vincorion receive the support they need to continue their work,” said Günther Cookie Policy Copyright © 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Cougars defensive front He's a big-bodied mauler that has the athleticism to get by blockers and cause havoc in a backfield Wedel also had FBS interest from Air Force and Army Rogers' staff also strengthened the D line on signing day adding Verona High School standout Dylan Hildebrand Hildebrand comes to WSU as a three-star lineman with an impressive pedigree He was a first-team All-Conference and All-Region selection and was named his conference's Offensive Lineman of the Year Hildebrand checks in with a reported weight of 300 pounds meaning that he will likely help bolster the interior of Washington State's offensive line Hildebrand also received Division I interest from South Dakota State Southeast Missouri State and Western Illinois before verbally committing to WSU back in January Ranked as the #24 overall recruit out of Minnesota safety Brody Miller of Shakopee High School is one of Rogers' most notable signees on the defensive side thus far in 2025 intercepting two passes and knocking down five more He also got in on 41 tackles in 12 games of action last fall like several recruits from this year's class was originally committed to South Dakota State before following Rogers and his staff over to the Cougars hailing from Eisenhower High School in Kansas Pabst was a three-star recruit that received offers from both FCS champion North Dakota State and South Dakota State before ultimately flipping his commitment from SDSU and signing with the Cougars Pabst scored a whopping 32 touchdowns last fall making him a danger not only on the outside but in the return game as well He took back two punts for scores in 2024 as well Pabst could very make waves as a freshman if he has a strong enough showing in both spring and fall camps A three-star prospect out of Roosevelt High School in Seattle quarterback Dalton Anderson has generated some real buzz around Pullman Standing at 6'2" and weighing 205 pounds Anderson will bring some real size to the QB room threw for over 2,500 yards and 24 touchdowns last fall He also ran for well over 1,000 yards and had 19 more scores on the ground Anderson's dual-threat ability is something that is surely going to be attractive to a Washington State team that just had something similar with John Mateer under center Anderson will likely be behind current QB Zevi Eckhaus on the depth chart going into spring ball Washington State Snap Losing Streak With Dramatic 87-86 Win Over Pepperdine WATCH: Jimmy Rogers Talks Washington State's February Signees for 2025 Washington State Outfielder Max Hartman Named Preseason All-Mountain West Selection The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Sign In Register MOOSE JAW — Veteran Sherri Wedel served as a military police (MP) officer for 31 years, with one of her most endearing memories being the fundraisers she participated in to support refugees and others in need. She worked with other MPs on a project called the Blind Fund, which collected money for children with eye troubles. No matter where she was posted — from Cold Lake, Alta., to Baden, Germany — they usually collected plenty of money for the cause. Their normal practice was to take juice cans, cut them in half, wrap paper around them and write in English, French German and Turkish why the cans were out. “Within a week, they would fill. So we would raise … $40,000 for the Blind Fund. It was fun,” Wedel said. “It’s a huge, huge fundraiser that the military police have done … since the ’50s.” The MPs always attempted to give back wherever they were stationed while they engaged in positive community activities such as bicycle rallies, bike-a-thons or rodeos with kids. Wedel recalled working at a Royal Canadian Air Force base in Borden, Ont., where hundreds of Kosovo refugees had been housed. With so many kids on base, Wedel and other MPs bought them bikes. “Everybody chipped in (and) everybody did everything they could. You’re always trying to give back to the community,” she added. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wedel was 22 when she enlisted in the regular forces in 1983 after spending the previous four years as a Sea Cadets’ officer. However, her father didn’t approve of her joining the military, nor even joining cadets. “But I did it anyway and he’s proud of what I’ve done,” she said. Wedel always wanted to be a police officer, whether it was with the RCMP, military or Vancouver city police service. However, the military called first, so she jumped at the opportunity and became an MP. Wedel’s older brother Victor was in the military when she joined, but he never learned about her decision because he died in a training accident in Baden, Germany, the year she enlisted. She noted that Victor was preparing to throw a grenade during the exercise when he pulled the pin and the device exploded immediately, killing him and another man. “I had already joined, so that (death) didn’t influence me. But my brother and I were tight anyway,” she reflected. The Canadian Armed Forces began allowing women to join in the early 1970s — full integration occurred in 1989 — while the military police began accepting women in 1974. When Wedel joined in the early 1980s and was sent to Cold Lake, she was fortunate since there were 10 women on base, which was unheard of for one unit since it would normally be two to three females. “But at first, you had to prove yourself,” she recalled. Wedel remembered having to clean everything while ensuring coffee was made for new shifts — essentially, she was “being treated like a maid.” So, she met with the sergeant and told him she didn’t join the military for that work while she was just as capable as the men. After that, her situation changed for the better. However, she pointed out that not every woman was capable of being an MP, so some had to prove themselves continually. Wedel served in Germany from 1989 to 1993, which she said was a fantastic post since she worked with the French and German forces. The MPs were forced to work extra hard around 1990 because the Gulf War was underway and the base was receiving regular threats of attack.    The veteran also operated as a criminal investigator and worked with Germany’s criminal police section and France’s gendarmerie on “some really good investigations,” such as missing children cases. “So it was fantastic. And when we closed the bases (Baden and Lahr) down, it was the saddest thing we ever had to do,” she added. Over the years, as an MP, Wedel protected many important dignitaries, from the pope to governors general to Prince Charles to the Queen Mum to prime ministers to musicians like Brian Adams. She noted that, contrary to rumours, the prince was “a very nice man,” while she snapped a “beautiful photo” of the Queen Mum in a green dress. Wedel retired in 2014 and moved to Moose Jaw, where she made friends with a group of other retired MPs. Hank Wedel has  a new album. Picture: Kieran Murphy born in New York City to Greek immigrant parents began to develop a terrible fear that he would be evicted from the home in Queens that he shared with his brother “You know that line in the Shane MacGowan song it’s no place for the old?’,” Hank Wedel says He was terrified of being evicted from the house he grew up in because it was prime real estate and there was pressure on to sell it He really thought he would lose his shelter.” Colovos was a friend of Wedel’s father and later on return visits from Cork to New York as a young man Wedel recalls that when he would tell him his plans dynamite!’ It was like an exhortation to the young So when the singer-songwriter heard that his father’s old friend had died during the Covid lockdowns of 2020 he sat down and penned a poignant tribute in one sitting they can’t evict you now,” the chorus goes It’s a line at once personal and political it’s about the fact that we’re subject to the forces of the market And we have it in Ireland now too.” ‘Alright Spiro’ is the first single from Wedel’s latest album The album features guest appearances with musicians including Ronán Ó Snodaigh from Kila and Mary Greene from Greenshine well known as guitarist with Moving Hearts “We have a history of playing together in a band called Small Town Talk and before Covid he had been coming to Charlies a good bit,” Wedel says I’ve learned to trust and utilise new technologies more than I would have before through his recording technologies because he is something of a sonic wizard and great fun to work with.” Hank Wedel playing live. A familiar fixture on the Cork music scene for so many years Wedel is now 61 and his songwriting has moved into a slightly introspective phase The songs on What Happens in Cork are riddled with little moments of wisdom: the importance of spending time with those we love and of recognising mortality and the short span we are granted “Definitely when you get past the age of 50 “It’s not morbid: I’m not preoccupied with death “You don’t have to go too far into any mystical or spiritual text to become witness to the impermanence of life Although the seed of an idea for recording What Happens in Cork with Sinnott had taken shape in 2020 he says 2024 being a year scattered with personal milestones makes it a good time for the album’s release Wedel moved from New York to with his family to his mother´s hometown of Mallow he started out his musical career by busking on Princes Street in Cork city while studying at UCC he started what must be one of the longest-running musical residencies in the country: his Monday night session in Charlie’s Bar on the quays in Cork alongside mandolin player Ray Barron is a celebration of all those anniversaries,” he says And I really feel that I can work safely from here as a base in a way that I couldn’t have done anywhere else in the world.”  From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in Linda Corcoran conducting the Harmony Federation Male Voice choir from Dublin in the Marina Market as part of the 70th Cork International Choral Festival JOHNSTOWN — Carson Kensinger has been doing a lot of heavy lifting for the Hollidaysburg baseball team during its historic postseason run but the Golden Tigers had to use a different starting pitcher for the first time in weeks in Thursday’s PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal game The junior right-handed pitcher overcame a high pitch count early and a shaky fourth inning to go the distance He picked up the win when Cayden Gibbons hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh inning to break a tie and give Hollidaysburg a 3-2 win over Penn-Trafford at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point He’s been doing it all year,” Hollidaysburg coach Jon Szynal said “We had 100 percent full faith in him Kensinger has been getting run out there once a week But Paul has been pitching middle-of-the-week scrimmages and we kept his pitch count up during the week to get ready for something like this The win clinched Hollidaysburg’s first-ever appearance in the PIAA semifinals which will take place Monday at a site and time to be determined either District 12 champion Monsignor Bonner or WPIAL runner-up Bethel Park Those teams play their quarterfinal game at Cumberland Valley High School at 4 p.m “A lot of these teams think we’re not very good and they’re overlooking us,” Kensinger said “I saw an article about (Penn-Trafford) that they are looking forward to playing Bethel Park on Monday I knew whoever was going to be on the mound they were going to get the job done and that we were going to ride behind them I can fully feel that with this team.” It was Kensinger who put Hollidaysburg in control early before Wedel even took the mound Jake Hileman led off the game with a double down the third base line Kensinger hit Penn-Trafford starting pitcher Brandon Roher’s first pitch into orbit over the fence at one of the deepest parts of Sargent’s Stadium at the Point to make it 2-0 “I don’t know why he threw it,” Kensinger said I know some guys that faced him and we saw videos all over the place Penn-Trafford’s Chuck Fontana was stranded at second after a double in the bottom of the first inning and the Warriors left two more runners on base in the second inning following Carmen Metcalfe’s RBI double that made it 2-1 Hollidaysburg stranded the bases loaded in the first inning and left two runners on in each of the next two innings before Penn-Trafford went to Zach Feldman in relief Feldman held Hollidaysburg in check over the next three innings Penn-Trafford tied the game in the bottom of the fourth inning thanks to a two-out double by Ian Temple and an RBI single by Logan Matrisch Wedel threw 27 pitches in the inning to bring his total in the game to 70 through four innings and received long mound visits from both his catcher and he just came out to give me a break,” Wedel said and I was glad I made it out of that inning and finished the game.” Wedel got Brayden Stone to line out to end the inning and then pitched the final three frames in just 27 total pitches to stay well below the PIAA limit of 105 “I have been waiting behind Carson,” Wedel said “He’s been awesome and finishing games I have been maybe getting an out to finish it off here and there The game wasn’t decided until the final inning with all three landing on the third-base line was disputed by Penn-Trafford shortstop Brody Hoffman and Warriors coach Lou Cortazzo who tried to appeal to the home plate umpire “I just take what the pitcher gives me,” Hileman said (The last one) I saw curl around third base Ethan Karageanes laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Hileman to third and Penn-Trafford opted to intentionally walk Kensinger to bring up Gibbons he put Hollidaysburg ahead late with a sacrifice fly on an 0-1 count “I was just looking to put the ball in play with a runner on third,” Gibbons said “You perform better when you have those nerves You settle in to what you know best.” Hileman crossed the plate without a throw to make it 3-2 “(Gibbons) loves big moments like that,” Hileman said Everyone trusted him and knew he was going to get the job done It was the best feeling I have felt at Hollidaysburg.” Stone singled with two outs in the bottom of the inning but Wedel got Tyler Freas to fly out for the fourth time in the game one pitch later to set off a celebration “It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” Szynal said and it’s a good group of kids that like to play and play together Penn-Trafford finished 21-4 and won a WPIAL baseball championship for the first time in school history We didn’t group anything together,” Cortazzo said it could have been a totally different game but we left too many opportunities out there and today was our day to come to an end.” While Hollidaysburg (16-5) doesn’t know its opponent for Monday yet the Golden Tigers are confident they can make it to Friday’s Class 5A state championship game at Penn State University’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park “Carson is a great pitcher,” Hileman said we feel confident that we can beat any team We have to just keep hitting the ball and see what happens.” “Every inning pitched is a gift,” Kensinger said “We’re running out of time in our high school careers but that doesn’t mean we can’t still do something special.” Records: Hollidaysburg (16-5); Penn-Trafford (21-4) PITTSBURGH — The 20-year-old man who fell from the top of a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park .. 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