.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Tom De Martini | tdemartini@pennlive.com Carlisle's Anna Bondy competes in the girls 1,600-meter run during the Stan Morgan Invitational at Carlisle's Ken Millen Stadium on May 3 Carlisle distance runner Ana Bondy has struggled with medical issues throughout her junior track season and says she almost feels up to her normal self as the postseason comes into focus • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter Bondy traversed the 1600 meters over her home course in 5:17.23 which was more than good enough to win gold at the Stan Morgan Invitational at Carlisle High School It was Bondy’s second fastest time of the season behind a 5:07.59 she posted at the Roddick Invitational last month Bondy took her time throughout the first 1200 meters and took the lead to herself on the final lap and opened a 25-meter lead at the finish line just to pull the other girls along so they could get PR’s Thirteen runners posted personal bests in Saturday’s race including the second through seventh finishers including silver medalist Ella Neide of Lower Dauphin and Natalie Quinn of Chambersburg Bondy’s challenge will be preparing for the next three weekends of competition starting with the Mid-Penn Conference championships next week followed the District 3 Class 3A and PIAA Class 3A meets Bondy followed up her 1600 win with a 2:15.98 victory in the 800 meters a personal best and her fastest time of the season in that event “I’m really excited to start ramping up my times,” Bondy said “I’ve been using a lot of the duals for speed work I’m excited to start to see it all come together.” Thanks for visiting PennLive. 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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 — Becoming an ag teacher never crossed Josh Bondy’s mind in the 1990s as he stood surrounded by 15 acres of green beans he grew for his FFA Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) project on his family’s diversified farm near Brunswick in #Agri-Ready Designated Chariton County Josh was an enthusiastic and effective leader as a youth but it never crossed his mind that he would be honored as Missouri FFA’s first Golden Owl and the Ag Educator of the Year in 2024 he has been an Advisor for the Paris FFA Chapter for 18 years Innovation and creativity are core to Josh’s strategy to teach and train future agriculture leaders in the Paris community Multiple devastating flood losses on his family’s farm in 1993 and the late 90s forced Josh’s family to make changes and were part of his decision to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia and study education. He grew up immersed in youth leadership: his mom was a Missouri 4-H Youth Specialist, he served as a State 4-H Officer, and he was very involved in FFA As he completed his degree with student teaching in an agriculture classroom in Bolivar it was as if his eyes were opened to the classroom for the first time “I had such a positive experience during student teaching it seemed like suddenly I could see the opportunities the families in the community,” Josh remembers Josh returned to the family farm and began his education career with the Keytesville FFA and also chose to join the community as an advisor and teacher for the Paris FFA and agriculture program The chapter was endowed with enormous potential made possible by overwhelming community support The situation was ‘the perfect storm of opportunity that just needed a little fuel’ according to Josh They wanted to see everything the agriculture students were accomplishing shared in the local newspaper,” Josh said Josh has now been an FFA Advisor in Paris for 18 years. He has collaborated with seven other educators, some of them former students. He is now teaching the children of some of his first students. The multigenerational achievement of the FFA chapter adds an extra layer of pride in the agriculture department from the community the most outstanding moment of Josh’s teaching career was accepting the Golden Owl and Ag Educator of the Year awards in April 2024 with his wife and three daughters (ages 10 “It will always be a core memory for me to have had them there as the award was announced It meant everything.” Josh received this recognition because of his positive impact in the classroom and the community he serves The variety of Josh’s lifetime of leadership experiences influences his strategy to think outside the box as he helps train students to become leaders in their community Josh never asks his students to do things he won’t do with them “We did a tire recycling collection one time “And I was right there beside the kids.” A unique chapter-wide ‘flamingo farming’ project during 2020 earned Paris FFA the honor of being a National FFA Association ‘Model of Excellence’ chapter in 2021 Josh led Paris FFA members in completing a 24-day Leadership Advent Calendar; each day’s envelope contained a mission or community service for students to complete Josh thinks creatively to get kids involved and accepts the evolving challenges of leading youth kids are way different today than when I started teaching!” Josh chuckled The community loves it.” Agriculture leadership students manage the community room communications and schedule which includes workout classes The room was recently a part of the community Christmas Open House tour Josh has plenty of goals in mind for his next decade of teaching “A lot of people say you can’t be an ag teacher and a parent and be good at both I intend to be the example that you can,” Josh stated Josh and his daughters planted a peach orchard in 2020 that he hopes will become an SAE project for the girls who are currently members of 4-H and have a few sheep Josh would like to make it possible for more of his agriculture students to get involved with hands-on livestock projects and lead the FFA Chapter to another national Model of Excellence win “I intend to make it possible for the future agriculture educators of Paris to be able to take the chapter to the next level The foundation of tradition is already set for them.” Josh is a member of the Missouri FFA Foundation board He is a past president of the Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association the Golden Owl Award is presented by Nationwide in partnership with the Missouri FFA Foundation to recognize agriculture educators who go above and beyond in educating America’s youth and future leaders JEFFERSON CITY — It’s 2017 National FFA Convention time The Missouri FFA Association will send a record-breaking 532 students across the stage to receive their American FFA Degrees Marshall FFA has been named the nation’s top chapter and Jacqueline Janorschke is representing Missouri as a National FFA Officer finalist Here’s a list of several notable Missouri […] 36 FFA members have been selected to participate in the 2019 New Century Farmer conference in Indianapolis highly competitive program develops young men and women committed to pursuing a career in production agriculture Participants will take part in an intensive seminar July 7-12 and hear from industry experts during […] — Thirty high school seniors from across Missouri completed the ninth annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy June 27-29 in Jefferson City Sponsored by the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council the three-day academy is designed to inform and empower agriculture students to effectively engage in issues impacting today’s industry — When he joined the National FFA Organization in high school native Grant Norfleet had no clue that he’d end up being chosen to lead the nation’s largest agricultural youth organization the now-senior University of Missouri agricultural education and leadership major was selected to serve as the national […] Cotton Trust Protocol Opens 2025 Enrollment Webinar Series Offers Help on Starting Farmers Markets Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again and members of Haverford celebrate after winning the 3A team title at the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Austin Hertzog | ahertzog@pennlive.com201/20PIAA Cross Country Championships Nov 2 2024North Allegheny’s reign over PIAA girls cross country was halted by Haverford on Saturday Olivia Cieslak and Haverford claimed the Class 3A team title over runner-up and fellow District 1 team Owen J Roberts and six-time defending champion North Allegheny to highlight the girls competition at the PIAA Cross Country Championship held on the Parkview XC Course in Hershey Lillian DiCola of Hatboro-Horsham won the 3A title in 18:31 edging out Carlisle’s Ana Bondy and Dallastown freshman Leah Navarro Rounding out the top 5 were Downingtown West freshman Julia Kelly (18:35) and the Fords’ Cieslak (18:42) Junior Virginia Kraus of Saucon Valley (11) was the Class 2A champion in 18:18 Boys race coverage: Mifflin County’s Carter Smith, State College boys shine at PIAA Cross Country Championships Carlisle's Ana Bondy competes in the 3A race at the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey rose of the rankings in her junior year after placing 14th at states a year ago She settled for fourth at the District 3 championships two weeks ago illness had Bondy thinking she may not even go to the line Saturday I got really sick yesterday – I’ve had a cold and I haven’t been able to breathe when I’ve been running I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to run today,” Bondy said Bondy’s ability to attack the downhills of the all-terrain hilly Parkview Course allowed her to make up ground surging from around 20th through one mile to overtaking nearly all of the field “At the top of the hill and the downhills and flat parts (is where I made up ground),” Bondy said “I was probably in 20th coming off the first mile and we came off this big hill and I was falling back a bit but on the downhill I caught everyone.” follows in her family’s footsteps as a PIAA cross country champion after brother Brian won the 2022 boys’ 3A title in a course record DiCola’s graduation means Carlisle’s Bondy will be top returner in 2024-25 and the Carlisle junior left Hershey Saturday embracing what’s to come “This is going to leave me wanting more,” she said on a day where I’m sick and unsure if I want to do it The girls' 3A race begins at the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey Runners come down a hill in the 3A girls race at the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey Haverford stopped North Allegheny from a seventh-straight PIAA girls title and overtook an Owen J Roberts team that bested them at the District 1 Championships at Lehigh University a week earlier Cieslak placed second among runners in the team event and fellow senior Camryn McGeehan was 8th (16th overall) This is what we’ve been working towards,” Cieslak said “We’ve all been dreaming of this and I’m so proud of everyone who came on the line We knew we were capable of it and put our name back up there.” Five of the Fords’ six scorers are seniors bringing each other up and being there for each other I love having a team where we work together Hatboro-Horsham's Lillian DiCola leads the 3A field at the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey Medalists in the PIAA 3A girls race pose for a photo at the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey Cieslak is a mid-distance star in track and field the 800-meter champion and 1,600-meter runner-up at PIAAs last spring She had something to prove after she missed running at PIAA cross country last year due to an ankle injury suffered the day before the race I wanted to come out here and show that’s not just me “In college I would like to run both so I wanted to go out and show I can be the ‘cross country girl’ not just a ‘track girl.’ “I didn’t get to race last year because I rolled my ankle the day before but this year show what you can do.’ Having that setback and then being on the line today and seeing what I could do let alone being able to perform as well as I wanted for the team.” Roberts (119) and North Allegheny (125) were followed by State College (162) and Conestoga (169) in the top 5 State College was led by junior Devon Jackson and senior Devyani Wadhia Chambersburg came 15th and Cumberland Valley 17th Chambersburg’s top finisher was sophomore Brook Boone (20:17); CV’s was junior Kennedy Lauer (20:45) Kraus of Saucon Valley (11) was the champion in 18:18 followed by Somerset Area’s Emily Fisher (18:37) and Quaker Valley’s Cecilia Montagnese (18:49) Cathedral Prep out of District 10 was team champ (118) followed by Disrtict 4 duo Lewisburg (151) and Danville (163) Warrior Run junior Claire Dufrene was individual champion in 19:04 Complete results Thanks for visiting PennLive. Quality local journalism has never been more important. We need your support. Not a subscriber yet? Please consider supporting our work. Read Today’s Top Story: March’s interest-rate slide prompts jump in pending home sales Darren Bondy and Jennifer Gabriel have joined forces to launch a new partnership, Bondy Prestigious Properties Group, under Coldwell Banker Realty Bondy has 25 years of experience in sales, management and customer service to go with 10 years in real estate. Gabriel’s background includes five years in real estate and 20 years in networking and relationship-building. The team has opened offices in Cumming and Jasper to serve buyers and sellers in the North Georgia market “We are thrilled to join forces and bring a fresh collaborative approach to real estate,” Bondy said in a press release we can provide our clients with even greater accessibility Bondy Prestigious Properties will focus on luxury real estate utilizing personalized marketing strategies deep knowledge of the North Georgia market and cutting-edge technology Their affiliation with Coldwell Banker Realty provides access to an extensive network resources and support to meet the needs of their clients “Our mission is to exceed our clients’ expectations with satisfaction guaranteed,” Gabriel said “Real estate is more than just buying and selling — it’s about helping people find their perfect home or make smart investments for their future Our goal is to make every transaction smooth and website in this browser for the next time I comment Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Policy changes would not be possible if no one spread the word digital and video manager for the Mackinac Center makes it his business to inform the public Bondy discusses how the Mackinac Center reaches people looking to learn more about impactful policy Bondy’s interest in journalism started when he was seven years old “I would go around the neighborhood with a little fake microphone and interview neighbors,” Bondy says He got involved with high school and college newspapers at one point covering college sports for the Detroit Free Press "Your job is to hold the powerful accountable," a colleague told Bondy when he began his reporting career This became a guiding principle in his career pushing him to challenge authority and expose untold stories Bondy brings deep experience with digital media — particularly short-form videos “The one-minute short videos do great right now The constantly shifting landscape requires an understanding of the algorithms’ nuances it can be said that every user is a journalist there are certain rules—you can’t go out and slander or defame someone.” His commitment to fairness and objectivity is central to his work I try just to give the information and not tell people how to think,” he says Bondy’s career reached a turning point when he faced backlash in the workforce for his criticism of an elected official He realized he couldn’t work in an industry that compromised the pursuit of truth to maintain access to sources It was this experience that led Bondy to the Mackinac Center “I came in wanting to help spread the message not just to people who already know about the Mackinac Center Dave Body strives to bring authenticity and transparency to the digital realm "Keeping it Real." The slogan aims to capture “the realness of just being me and some may not like it at times There is a growing need for voices like his In an age where algorithms often trap users in echo chambers Bondy’s focus remains on filling the knowledge gaps left by legacy media Listen to the full conversation on the Overton Window podcast Get insightful commentary and the most reliable research on Michigan issues sent straight to your inbox The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit research and educational institute that advances the principles of free markets and limited government Through our research and education programs we challenge government overreach and advocate for a free-market approach to public policy that frees people to realize their potential and dreams Please consider contributing to our work to advance a freer and more prosperous state Jonathan Ikoné’s journey from the suburbs of Paris to the picturesque landscapes of Como is a testament to his resilience and passion for football Ikoné’s early days were filled with street football concerned his parents due to safety reasons took proactive steps to channel his son’s energy into a more structured environment have fun.’ He really loved football,” Ikoné reminisces highlighting the pivotal role his father played in his formative years Ikoné’s admiration for football legends was evident from a young age with a particular fondness for FC Barcelona largely influenced by Ronaldinho’s mesmerizing play This admiration translated into his style on the pitch His professional journey began with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) where he showcased glimpses of his potential Ikoné embarked on a loan spell with Montpellier HSC it was his move to Lille OSC in 2018 that truly marked a turning point he played a pivotal role in their triumphant 2020–21 Ligue 1 campaign etching his name in the annals of the club’s history The allure of Italian football beckoned next leading Ikoné to Fiorentina in January 2022 While his time in Florence had its moments the quest for consistent impact saw him make a significant move in January 2025 Ikoné joined Como 1907 on a loan deal with an option to buy a transfer that garnered attention not just for the player but also for the managerial figure instrumental in bringing him on board head coach of Como and decorated former midfield maestro I believe a lot in him…” His belief in Ikoné’s abilities was a significant factor in the winger’s decision to join Como I believe we share the same vision,” Ikoné acknowledges emphasising the mutual respect and understanding between player and coach There’s a good group and we have a strong coach appreciating the team’s cohesive dynamics.  “I always listen to music and play Royal Match,” he says The song I play before matches is ‘Où je vais.’” When he’s not training or traveling “I like playing PlayStation — NBA with friends online Now I don’t know if I should follow him or stay I have to decide.” If he weren’t a footballer I would have been a playmaker or a guard.” “I came once to the lake — just for a quick tour I did a short boat ride and then went back to Florence I want to walk around and really get to know the city.” remains a cornerstone of Ikoné’s ethos He was the one who got me into football,” he reflects underscoring the deep bond they shared.The advice he’s carried with him Keep pushing and give yourself the means to succeed.” The words have come from many sources — his parents I take everything in — even the bad — and try to figure out what’s best.” and you can still see it now in how he plays.” Do they still talk and determination positions him as a key figure in the team’s aspirations With the backing of a coach who believes in his potential and a supportive team environment the future looks promising for this talented winger © Copyright 2025 Como 1907 Official Site this isn't just a place for folks to go; it's also a community Bob Remer and his wife have been married for 60 years and frequent the senior center and you get to see a lot of people around; you get to visit with many people," Remer says They come to enjoy the center a couple of times a week "We have a lot of people who don't have family here so this service and this community are really important," says Shannon Bondy Bondy has been working in aging services for thirty years she oversees programs like Meals on Wheels and various activities Bondy tells me they receive grant funding from the state under the Older Americans Act The suggested donation for the meals is $5 every meal costs us $19.37 to produce that meal," Bondy says She says 68% of the members are unable to pay the suggested $5 combined with a cut in state grant funding leaves the senior center with a $711,000 shortfall "That is a whole lot of funding that the senior center depends on to support nutrition programs not just in Bozeman but in Manhattan and West Yellowstone as well," Bondy says Bondy says Meals on Wheels helps serve 37,000 meals a year to people who cannot leave their homes "It would be really dire if something were to happen and those services went away for so many older people," Bondy says The community environment at the senior center has been a life changer for member Sandy Steinberg after her husband passed away I came to the senior center to be around people," Steinberg says Steinberg and her newfound friend group share stories as they enjoy plenty of the senior center activities and I am into the exercise classes and the lunches they may have," Steinberg says "We would just be homebound with nothing to do," Steinberg says "I want to see the senior center continue to strive and be standing long after I am retired." You can find more information at the Bozeman Senior Center website Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Serbia This meeting marked Ambassador Bondy’s first official visit to the Serbian Patriarch since assuming his diplomatic post in Serbia at the end of last year Patriarch Porfirije warmly welcomed the Czech Ambassador expressing his appreciation for the visit and his hopes for continued dialogue and cooperation between the Serbian Orthodox Church and the diplomatic community in Serbia Ambassador Bondy expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with the Primate of the Serbian Orthodox Church emphasizing the importance of the encounter for the diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic in Serbia the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of the Theotokos.. it was announced that two Roman Catholic institutions in Bavaria have decided to jointly.. 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(function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website This is the latest episode of Homegoings, a podcast that features fearless conversations about race, and YOU are welcome here. Follow the series here. Sign up for the Homegoings email newsletter for updates on new episodes Have you ever had the experience of being the “only one” in the room? You look around at a sea of faces and no one in that space looks like you? That was what Dianne Bondy felt when she walked into a yoga class as an adult She knew that there had to be more people out there like her Black people with Black bodies that wanted to participate but felt excluded Dianne didn’t wait for anyone to invite her to that table — she built her own and started an online community called “Yoga for All” that invites people of any size This episode comes to Homegoings by way of a sister podcast The Only One in the Room Host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her partner Scott Slaughter have created a space where individuals share their stories of loneliness and isolation and how they have strive to make a place for themselves and others passion and drive for physical fitness for every body The Only One in the Room is hosted by Laura Cathcart Robbins and produced by Calin Bean and Scott Slaughter This episode of Homegoings was mixed and edited by associate producer James Stewart Myra Flynn composed the theme music and all other music comes from Blue Dot Sessions See you next week for the next episode of our special series Stereo-anti-types To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: Enter your email to sign up for The Frequency See more newsletters 1/22Mid-Penn Cross Country Championships.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Tom De Martini | tdemartini@pennlive.comNEWVILLE – The naked eye couldn’t determine who prevailed in both the boys and girls races at Saturday’s Mid-Penn Conference cross country championships Two scintillatingly close finishes were each decided by breathtakingly small margins over the testing Big Spring High School course • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter and weekly, curated High School Sports Highlights newsletter Ana Bondy of Carlisle bested Devon Jackson of State College by six one-thousands of a second in the MPC girls championship race It’s a photo finish in the Mid-Penn Conference girls championship race between Ana Bondy of Carlisle and Devon Jackson of State College. Awaiting results. @scasdathletics @Mid_Penn pic.twitter.com/rS88Ncrbaw Both runners hit the finish line together following a stirring stretch duel Bondy covered the distance in 18:39.345 while Jackson’s time was 18:39.369 Samantha Campbell of Gettysburg placed third in 19:42.2 The boys championship race featured a three-way battle down the lane with Isaac Oppermann of State College Carter Smith of Mifflin County and Vinay Raman of Hershey all in the contention throughout the final yards Oppermann and Smith crossed the line virtually together Oppermann’s winning time of 15:34.893 was five one-hundreds of a second better than Smith The MPC boys race is another thriller with State College’s Isaac Oppermann and Carter Smith of Mifflin County in a photo finish. Vinay Raman of Hershey was third. Stay turned for the winner. pic.twitter.com/J65LJvcuNj The top pair in both races had little clue who won the gold medal until the official announcements were made Bondy came into the MPC championships off a first place 19:53.8 last week at the Salesianum Invitational in Wilmington “I was trying to break her earlier than the finish I tried to power away and I knew she would try to kick back because I knew it would be me and Devon most likely,” Bondy said I tried to stay on her and keep her in sight.” Bondy said Jackson took an approximate 20-meter lead through the wooded area of the course “I’ve been sick this week and I was mentally trying not to give up,” Bondy said “I kept trying to put her on an invisible leash and pull her in I caught up with her when I came out of the woods and we kind of and we fought until the finish.” who ran an 18:16.6 at the Carlisle Invitational challenge race I think I took the lead after two miles and I had little gap on them she came back up on me and kind of ran together the last mile.” was the top MPC girls runner at last weekend’s Gettysburg Invitational Madelyn Koons of Chambersburg (19:49.9) was fourth and Evelyn Younkin of State College (19.54.5) rounded out the top five who took to the sidelines for a couple of weeks to rest what he termed “slight overuse” was able to out kick Mifflin County’s Smith in the final strides to take the boys gold “Carter’s got a strong kick and I knew that going in,” Oppermann said “This is my first meet back and I definitely felt it out there My plan was to take it there with 800 to go He runs 1:50 in the 800 and I’m nowhere near that,” Oppermann said a decorated track and field runner and a District 6 champion in the 800-meters is in his first season running cross country and annexed the Big Valley Invitational the Kutztown Invitational and the Altoona Mountain Lion Invitational titles He blazed a 15:04.5 to win the Paul Short Invitational at Lehigh University on Oct 4 over Hershey’s Raman by almost three seconds The MPC championship was his first race over the Big Spring course It’s about who wants it more and it’s a lot more painful,” Smith said The competition is really good,” Smith said it was who had it in them more and who wanted it more It came down to a lean and Isaac got it and good for him.” Oppermann and Smith will meet again on Saturday 26 at the District 6 cross country meet over the Indian Valley Middle School course in Reedsville Jacob Abraham of Hershey finished fourth in 15:50.3 and Theo Oppermann of State College was fifth in 15:54.8 Isaac Burd of Trinity was the top boys Class 2A finisher in 17:05.2 Aedyn Phanord of Camp Hill was the top boys Class A finisher in 17:44.0 Chloe Joslyn of Boiling Springs was the top girls 2A finisher in 20:34.1 Natalie Creason of Camp Hill was the top girls Class A finisher in 21:54.7 STATE COLLEGE TAKES BOYS AND GIRLS TEAM TITLES State College boys and girls runners took down the MPC boys and girls team championships following race winner Isaac Oppermann were Theo Oppermann in fifth (15:54.8) Kyle Fritzsche in 26th (17:04.2) and Owen Vigilone in 50th (17:37.4) following Jackson’s second-place finish and Younkin’s fifth-place effort were Julia Bigger in seventh (19:55.7) Lacey Sheaffer in 32nd (21:03.9) and Molly Dell in 35th (21:17.5) The Little Lions boys and girls – and Mifflin County’s boys who finished fifth in the MPC team standings will compete in the District 6 meet on Saturday 26 over the Indian Valley Middle School course in Reedsville The following Mid-Penn Conference teams qualified for the District 3 cross country championships Fifteen additional boys qualified to run in Class 2A and 24 additional boys qualified to participate in Class 3A all schools and runners qualify for the District 3 boys meet Fifteen additional girls qualified to run in Class 2A and 27 additional girls qualified to participate in Class 3A all schools and runners qualify for the District 3 girls meet FOR FULL MPC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS -- INCLUDING DISTRICT 3 INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS -- CLICK HERE Follow Tom De Martini on X — @TomDeMartini1 It’s a photo finish in the Mid-Penn Conference girls championship race between Ana Bondy of Carlisle and Devon Jackson of State College. Awaiting results. @scasdathletics @Mid_Penn pic.twitter.com/rS88Ncrbaw The MPC boys race is another thriller with State College’s Isaac Oppermann and Carter Smith of Mifflin County in a photo finish. Vinay Raman of Hershey was third. Stay turned for the winner. pic.twitter.com/J65LJvcuNj Meet the March teacher of the month: Tegan Bondy who teaches English at West Ashley High School Tegan Bondy was the only person in her family to pursue teaching She didn’t really know any teachers growing up Bondy’s parents knew how challenging a career in education could be so they were hesitant when Bondy decided to go to college and major in education I sat down and weighed out my skills and what I wanted out of a career,” she explained I wanted to do good work and I liked the lack of monotony I wanted to teach English because it was always my favorite subject.” Now in her sixth year as an English teacher and speech and debate coach at West Ashley High School she feels she is exactly where she was meant to be She explained that she enjoys teaching high school because she feels she can relate to the students and can communicate with them on a more common level The speech and debate team at West Ashley High School was created six years ago by a student who showed interest and desired to start a team she has been the lead advisor for the six years that she has been there “I like it because I get to work with kids that don’t get to see in class,” she commented “It is great to see what the kids are passionate about It isn’t grade-related so that takes the pressure off It is awesome to see how they improve throughout our practices they help me become more knowledgeable about current events." The speech and debate team meets once a week and competes five times a year in competitions throughout the state Bondy described coming back to school after the pandemic and how it was a very memorable time in her career "The kids were so excited to be back and to see each other again It was reassuring to see them and I will never forget the excitement and energy of that time It made me realize that the interactions we have and just what we do as teachers can make a real impact," she said The community at West Ashley High School is wonderful because it feels like a family "Our school is truly a ‘neighborhood’ school I love meeting kids from all different walks of life Bondy has spent her entire career at West Ashley High School which is part of the Charleston County School District and graduated from the College of Charleston it was her English and Spanish teachers growing up who inspired her to pursue teaching The relationships they built with me were the best They opened up my mind to the world around me.” Her advice to young people wanting to pursue teaching is: "Be realistic Some days it might be 90% or even just 10% they are very happy with her career choice now “They are proud of me and are happy to see me happy,” she said Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The new Camille Claudel school complex designed by the Gaëtan Le Penhuel & Associés architectural studio is located in the heart of the city of Bondy between peripheral neighbourhoods and large housing estates an ideal location for an educational and cultural centre Thanks to the city's aim of turning the building into the school of the future and its strategic position in the city's layout it becomes the most ambitious project in the neighbourhood Its main objective is to support the physical educational and social development of children allowing them to develop in the same place Gaëtan Le Penhuel & Associés employs a restrained architectural style with light-coloured solid brick volumes and rounded corners that reflect the elegant vaults of the neighbouring auditorium the nursery school to the east and the primary school to the west The schools are connected by a large common area on the ground floor that connects directly to a large green courtyard that opens onto the neighbourhood becoming an urban oasis and a plaza for residents The nursery school is divided into four spaces each housing a different atmosphere and colour scheme These spaces are organised around a central plaza that provides natural light to the interior spaces the classes are connected to each other by sliding partitions abandoning the idea of ​​a traditional classroom Project description by Gaëtan Le Penhuel & Associés  the Camille Claudel school complex is ideally located within a shared educational and cultural hub between suburban areas and large housing estates.Its strategic position at the junction of the town's new auditorium and junior high school coupled with the town's desire to make this building the school for future made it a highly ambitious and innovative neighbourhood project.Created for the youngest the modularity and flexibility are the guiding principles of its design.The project aims to support the physical educational and social development of its child users The objective of this school venture is to enable the children to develop and flourish from the moment they start nursery school (some as young as 2 years old) right through to their departure at the age of 11 A bold projectThe public facility is divided into two buildings: the nursery school to the east and the primary school to the west enabling children to easily find their way.To reflect the spatial qualities of a neighbourhood with a wide range of architectural styles we are suggesting an architectural style that is sober and long-lasting with volumes in light-coloured solid brick The new public building is rounded at its corners mirroring the elegant vaults of the neighbouring auditorium.The two schools are connected on the ground floor by a large common area This "interconnecting" space is directly linked to the large green forecourt and opens the school group's into the neighbourhood It can be used outside school hours as a library and playroom for children and their parents Premises shared with the local community are located along the pedestrian walkway leading to the junior high school The multipurpose hall can be used as a sports or dance hall for schoolchildren and for evening gymnastics classes by local residents Semi-professional music recording rooms are also available for all audiences in particular young adults.The positioning of the sports ground directly connected to the playground and the public pathway means that teenagers can take part in sports after school.In continuity of the street the playground has been designed as a real urban oasis and a potential square for residents a plant-filled amphitheatre and a shaded terrace for picnics The school cafeteria is complemented by an educational kitchen This cultural space makes it possible for residents of different origins to share their traditions and culinary skills The idea of an educational journeyThe principle of a journey also extends to the design of the interior spaces of the school complex.The "villages" of the nursery schoolThe nursery school is made up of four clearly identified "villages" each with a different atmosphere and colour scheme to mark the children's progress from Nursery to Upper sections These "villages" are each organised around a "central square" equipped with benches and full of natural light All these areas can be used by both the pupils and the teaching staff.The nursery class areas can communicate with each other thanks to a retractable sliding partition wall Children can leave the confines of their classroom and share activities with children from other classes.Each of these educational units is on the same level as a dedicated playground linked to the large playground and its covered play area The "shared streets" at the primary schoolThe school area for older children is located on the first and second floors and is served by a wide interior street.Transformed into an "active strip" it also has a number of benches for sitting on complementary to the classroom environment Depending on the teachers' educational projects the classes can connect one another or the central passageways The aim is to open the traditional classroom so that all children can gradually become more sociable An evolving schoolthe project has been designed as an ongoing process of dialogue with users throughout the planning phase.The end result is a school group where every pupil can feel both free and protected It aims to provide spatial support for an evolving educational model and an improved relationship between adults and children The town of Bondy offers to regularly monitor the use of the spaces to adapt them to changes in teaching methods and the needs of teachers This ongoing exchange with users will help us improve our design for future schools Gaëtan Le Penhuel & Associés.  Economy consultant.- ICTEC.Technical consultant.- TPFI. Environmental consultant.- Etamine.Technical consultant.- Général Acoustics.Landscaper.- Florence Guin Takuji Shimura. Archive Architecture The general election for the seat held by term-limited city council member Keith Powers in District 4 is not until November 2025 the current president of the Tilden Democratic Club became at least the fourth person to officially announce for the seat on June 6 The winner in the heavily Democratic district will probably be decided in the Democratic primary which is only a year away While Powers has made no official endorsement Bondy is aligning with his policies for the sprawling district which includes Stuyvesant Town parts of the Theater District and up to the low 90s on the Upper East Side “The residents of the East Side have been very well-served by Council Member Powers and now we have to build on all that he has accomplished,” Bondy said in a wide-ranging interview with Our Town Democratic club leader and school leadership team and former PTA president I’ve spent my adult life as a champion for our communities,” she said education is big part of platform for the 50-year-old community activist “The admissions process is constantly changing and it can be confusing to parents and kids,” she continued “Nobody should have to travel an hour or more to find a quality education.” Bondy said she will push to make sure all schools have the proper resources to assure quality educational opportunities for all children in the district Bondy is married to civil court judge Matthew Bondy They own their apartment in Midtown East where they live with their two daughters who is graduating elementary school and will be attending a NYC middle school next year Bondy is also a member of Central Synagogue While she and her husband currently own their home earlier in their relationship they lived in rent stabilized apartment and she says she will be a strong advocate for rent stabilization and new affordable housing Regarding Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” rezoning proposals Bondy said she is generally supportive of revising building codes to make it easier to build housing “We need to plan for our city’s future and its anticipated expansion but we must do so responsibly and in consultation with the community,” asserted Bondy “We should be a city that is open to development We need housing that’s affordable so young people can stay and move here and families and seniors can as well There’s also the issue of congestion pricing residents above 60th street worried that their streets would become flooded with more cars trying to avoid the $15 toll below 60th St if congestion pricing was enacted as planned residents trapped within the congestion zone complained they should have had an exemption or at least a steep discount similar to the deal in London Kathy Hochul surprise June 5 announcement that she was postponing congestion pricing tolls indefinitely reducing pollution and better funding our transit systems are all important any congestion pricing plan needs to come with a resident exemption and be mindful of its real impact on communities.” “I will be guided by and prioritize the needs and concerns of those who live and work in the community I will work every day to deliver our fair share of funding and opportunities in order to protect and better the quality of life for all our families.” One big quality of life issue is the abuse of mopeds and e-bikes Bondy is also parks advocate and a member of Sutton Place Parks Conservancy while Central Park is a tremendous resource she noted that there is a dearth of other good parks and green spaces in District 4 Two other community activists whose names had been mentioned as possible candidates for the seat for clean and safe streets for more funding for public education and to beautify the place we live in by prioritizing our parks and green spaces.” O’Keefe also released a statement of support: “Faith is a smart voice of reason with a deep love and understanding of our community.” Keith Powers was the Democratic leader in the City Council until he was pushed aside by speaker Adrienne Adams in a surprise shakeup earlier this year but is still considered an influential behind the scenes power broker “The race is nearly a year away so definitely understand the need to raise money While Powers has yet to make an endorsement of any candidate he did tweet Bondy’s press release announcing her candidacy on his official X account on June 6 Bondy’s official entrance makes her the fourth known candidate in the District 4 race First to declare— as exclusively revealed by Straus News’ own Arlene Kayatt— was Ben Wetzler a former Upper East Side district leader now living in Stuy Town They were subsequently joined by Rachel Storch the current chief operating officer of the Fifth Avenue Synagogue and a Tudor City resident; and Luke Florczak an ex-Marine musician who also lives in Tudor City The mayor of Essex feels that dogs in the town are ending up in the Lakeshore dog pound 'too frequently.' Sherry Bondy says they really need to look at what's happening in Essex when it comes to dogs at large The dog pound is made up of four member communities-Essex 154 dogs were admitted to the Lakeshore Dog Pound or 43 per cent of the total dogs admitted to the dog pound according to a report going to the dog pound committee There were 48 (30%) from the Municipality of Lakeshore Bondy says the model of the Lakeshore Dog Pound is that they are billed capital costs and on "dog days" or the number of days a dog from a given municipality is in the pound "The more dog days we have in the pound We're only able to keep dogs there for three days Clair College or the {Windsor-Essex County} Humane Society." The final figure on what each municipality will pay is still being calculated Bondy says dog tag fees help pay for the pound "It is important for residents to not only have a microchip because we know residents like to microchip their dogs and we can quickly identify the owner of that dog and return that dog as soon as possible," she says The Lakeshore Dog Pound is jointly funded by the municipalities of Lakeshore The goal of the Joint Dog Pound is to maintain animal control in Essex County through the promotion of responsible pet ownership but each municipality is responsible for their own animal control The Dog Pound is located at 914 Puce Road in Lakeshore When a stray dog is brought to the pound by the animal control officer from one of the municipalities or is received from the public Clair College Veterinary Program for assessment care and possible adoption or to the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society.