My wife and I were both born in Trinidad and Tobago (we met in high school) A former teammate of mine (Jerry Moe) was running an intramural program in Westchester and asked me if I would be interested I had no experience in coaching but was willing to try After my first session I realized I loved teaching and had to be creative in my methods as the level of the players was not what I expected Key influences in my soccer journey would be Jean Lillywhite he was my first coach and his focus on proper technique has led to my emphasis on technique must be right always Alvin Corneal was another major influence as I came to America with his team where we played in several tournaments His teaching on tactics helped me to understand the game from a different perspective and made me appreciate the beauty of the different types of systems and how to play them Jamaal Shabazz was a teammate with me on the team that toured the US as well as played on the same high school team He started coaching our club team at a very young age and helped me to understand that talent alone does not get you playing time You needed to outwork everyone who played your position and performed consistently to maintain your position on the team The greatest challenge from coaching my first team to now is preparing a team to play with the possibility that every week players may be missing due to conflicts with other sports This was a culture shock as to how many different activities players actually participate in In Trinidad we played soccer all year and cricket in the cricket season The accomplishments that are dearest to me is to see some of the players that I trained years ago are police officers Red Bulls gave me the peace of mind to do something I truly enjoy and get paid for it It helps me drop my stress level after a mentally exhausting day I wish that this could be a full-time career The hope that I can make a positive impact in someone's life.” Current Position: Coach in Rockville Centre SC Joined Red Bulls Youth Programs: August 2014 Your pass to the ultimate experience at Sports Illustrated Stadium - with all the benefits of a Red Membership - including the remaining 11 Regular Season matches Playoffs and more - starting at just $99 per month Score the highly-anticipated Eastern Conference match against Inter Miami CF plus any three -- or more -- additional matches of your choice Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article In 1988 LeBlanc appeared in his first television show, TV 101, a high-school drama that he later described as similar to Beverly Hills LeBlanc landed guest roles on such shows as Just the Ten of Us and Married…with Children later appeared in the spinoff series Top of the Heap (1991) which was reworked as Vinnie & Bobby (1992) transforming the largely unknown cast into international stars LeBlanc and his costars earned $1 million per episode The show’s 2004 finale drew an audience of more than 52 million viewers In 2021 the Friends cast reunited for a TV special in which they discussed the show LeBlanc has called that collective experience the best 10 years of his and the other cast members’ lives. He also has said that he has no problem being primarily associated with Friends. In 2017 he told The New York Times: And I don’t think any of us will ever be able to escape it That’s something that new generations discover every year and it’s on all the time all over the world and it makes people laugh and it’s brought people a lot of joy and the following year the couple had a daughter McKnight also had two children from a previous relationship Shortly after Friends ended, LeBlanc reprised his role in the spinoff Joey in which Tribbiani moves to Hollywood to pursue his acting career LeBlanc subsequently told his agent to hold inquiries and he wound up taking several years off from acting and he wanted to be able to spend more time with their daughter Marina who was recovering from a rare medical condition LeBlanc’s self-imposed exile ended with Episodes (2011–17), a Showtime comedy created by Jeffrey Klarik and David Crane, the latter of whom helped develop Friends. In the show, LeBlanc plays a fictionalized (and obnoxious) version of himself. Episodes was a hit with critics and TV viewers, and LeBlanc won a Golden Globe in 2012 During this time he also starred in the sitcom Man with a Plan (2016–20) about a father who assumes much of the parenting responsibilities when his wife returns to work LeBlanc is a self-described “car nut,” and in 2016 he became the first non-British host of the car show Top Gear, following several guest appearances. He left the program in 2019. LeBlanc is also a motorcycle aficionado and in 2003 he hosted the miniseries The 5 Coolest Things in which he interviewed and rode with competitive motorcyclists Resources to help you prepare for water-related emergencies Learn where your water comes from and how we manage it pumps and plants that deliver your water services Learn how SAWS helps safeguard our valuable resources What’s happening at SAWS and other announcements Sign In Jelynne LeBlanc Jamison was appointed to the SAWS Board of Trustees as chairwoman by San Antonio City Council in September 2020 Jamison is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Center for Health Care Services the mental health authority for Bexar County CHCS has an operating budget of $114.5 million and over 1000 skilled and compassionate team members who help people find the solutions they need to live healthy and productive lives CHCS works with children and families at 35 locations around Bexar County providing them with the resources and support they need to make their life better CHCS’ mission is to share hope and support recovery with a full spectrum of innovative services that promote healing and help people live life to their full potential Jamison brings over 35 years of leadership experience with complex governmental organizations to the position She previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Delivery Officer for CPS Energy the largest municipally owned electric and gas provider in the nation where she led a team of 1,853 employees and managed an operational budget of $158 million and a capital budget of $304 million She led the organization with a customer-focused approach to service delivery and brought about technological Jamison served as the Acting General Manager and helped build public trust and stakeholder relationships re-established a stable outlook with the bond rating agencies and secured unanimous City Council approval for a new rate structure Jamison served as Deputy City Manager for Planning and Development with the City of San Antonio with oversight for departments of Economic Development Code Compliance and the City Council Action Team Jamison helped develop many economic and cultural development projects across the city Gonzalez Convention Center and the renovation of the Carver Community Cultural Center Key economic development projects include Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plant San Antonio Campus and over half a billion in capital improvement projects across the City of San Antonio In addition to her public executive level leadership Jamison is an Independent Director for NuStar Energy — a leader in the petroleum pipeline and terminal industry with terminal and storage facilities in the U.S. Jamison is also actively involved with a wide range of professional and nonprofit organizations including the Trinity University Board of Trustees; CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Board of Directors; San Antonio Medical Foundation Board; Texas Public Radio Board of Directors; Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Board of Directors; United Way of San Antonio Board of Directors; and is currently serving as the Past National President of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Jamison holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Southern University a Master of Arts in urban studies from Trinity University and a Construction Executive Certification from Texas A&M University 210-704-SAWS (7297) Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application was taken much too soon from his family and loved ones on Friday the oldest son of Todd and Christine (Pelletier) LeBlanc.  Kyle graduated from Southington High School He worked at Fancy Bagels for many years and most recently was a cook at the Charter Senior Living Community in Orange Kyle got his passion for cooking from his Dad and he enjoyed feeding people his creative concoctions He had a kind soul and loved kids and all animals Kyle’s passion for football started at a young age when he played in the SVMFL League He enjoyed the sport but especially rooting for his favorite team Kyle’s heart was full of love for his family and this included all the dogs Kyle had a beautiful smile and took pride in his looks earning him the nickname “Gorgeous George.”  Jason LeBlanc and his fiancé Lizdey Vazquez and Dylan LeBlanc Cynthia Pelletier of Southington and his girlfriend Sharon and Dean Smith and Scott LeBlanc and cousins Kyle was predeceased by his maternal grandfather A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors a Marion Medal recipient and a past Avon team leader She enjoyed camping and took a cross-country road trip with her husband Bermuda and the Caribbean were also enjoyed she had daily breakfast with her husband and friends at McDonald's She cherished hosting and cooking for family gatherings Theresa Bernardino (husband Gerald) of Taunton Anne Pellerin (husband Joseph) of New Bedford William LeBlanc (wife Gisele) of Fall River Karen DiLibero of Fall River and Michelle Levesque (husband Bruce) of Somerset; grandchildren Abbie DeCamp (Dave) and Ashley DiLibero; She was the great-grandmother of Kylee and Keven Larkin Nolan and Evan Brousseau,Amelie and Lucy Pellerin She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews She was the sister of the late Donald Turner and the daughter of the late John and Clara L Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home Fall River MA 02720 or Southcoast Health at Home Lanvin Joseph LeBlanc passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 5 Beloved husband of Charlotte Matherne LeBlanc Son-in-law of the late Antoine “Roy” and Betty Matherne Lanvin was a commercial fisherman and an avid hunter He often spoke about the struggling shrimping industry and encouraged many others to do the same He loved hunting with his family and friends at his “Happy Place” in Alabama Lanvin loved nothing more than being at his camp with his entire family He was definitely the family social butterfly and never met a stranger talking to anyone he came across and always making new friends He loved telling stories and cracking jokes There will never be another Lanvin LeBlanc from Lafitte He will be greatly missed by so many.  Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until mass time.  MA; and Sara (Alicandro) Pantano and her partner Molly Maria and Hannah Lee Bartel of Shrewsbury she leaves behind three step-grandchildren: Alfredo Sorrendeguy Joseph (1921–2002) and Frances (1922–1997) LeBlanc Carol was a graduate of Classical High School in Worcester she began her career at the New England Telephone Company where she gained a second family—friends she cherished and kept close to her heart looking forward to their annual gatherings Carol also worked at Friendly’s restaurant a place she continued to visit with family and friends Her favorite order was a “cheeseburger on a set-up,” and she always had a love for ice cream She and Larry would often take leisurely drives to Sterling to enjoy a cone while admiring the beautiful scenery renting a beachside cottage for just $2.00 per week whom she affectionately called "M’nal." They married and lived in Boston before eventually settling back in Worcester she ensured that her children had everything they needed She loved spending time at her parents’ home on Ramshorn Pond in West Millbury a place she fondly referred to as “Camp.” Having grown up there it remained a magical and special place in her heart filled with cherished memories of long summer days and cozy winter visits creating wonderful memories—whether on South Street or on excursions to the beaches of Rhode Island bonding over their shared role of assisting those who needed the church elevator Carol baked her infamous chocolate chip cookies for Larry as a thank-you they were inseparable for the next 28 years Carol gained another family: stepdaughters Cassie Paolucci of West Brookfield and Jennifer Boswell of Worcester along with her five children; and stepson Jason Boswell and his wife Carol loved Larry’s children as if they were her own taking spontaneous adventures every Sunday She loved the thrill of not knowing where they would end up they had two favorite destinations: Pass-a-Grille attending several of his live shows over the years and making sure to get a picture with him each time Carol gave of herself completely and was loved in return Carol adored hummingbirds and spent time on a special website watching a live cam of Phoebe Allen’s nest she built an online family with friends from across the U.S They remained an important part of her daily life and they often spoke of how much joy and kindness Carol brought to their group She also shared a special bond with her sister They spent much of their time together on day trips to places like Wickford They frequently visited their grandchildren the two sisters would dress them up and have photo shoots She will live on through the memories she made with those she loved and remember her the way she would want you to—not with sadness Burial will be held privately in West Millbury Cemetery  Funeral arrangements are under the care of Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel.  In lieu of flowers please send donations in Carol’s  memory to St. John’s Chuch William Daniel “Danny” LeBlanc was born on March 5 surrounded by his wife and her family and Josh Barton Danny never met a stranger and was always so generous with his knowledge his finances and even his construction equipment He was hardworking and never turned down a good “hustle” Danny always told his story that his first hustle was at the tender age of 5 when he saw some construction workers hard at work at the end of his street and he ran home and begged his mom to make him some sandwiches and he loaded up his loot and took off back down the street and sold his sandwiches to the workers it is no surprise that Danny built an extremely successful business from absolutely nothing and was always attempting to make it even better while in high school at a basketball game where he drank the last sip of what was in his souvenir cup and handed it to her and said don’t ever say I never gave you anything” He was always very giving from a young age and that quality continued throughout his life Danny was also very passionate about and a very generous supporter of the Home of Grace In tribute to his dedicated service and noble sacrifice which made countless miracles possible for others he was awarded the Miracle Maker Award by the Home of Grace on March 8 friends and all those whose lives he impacted throughout his short years in this life Danny is survived by his wife Rae; his son Trey Daniel Leblanc and his fiancé Faith Donaldson; and his two grandchildren Paislee Grace LeBlanc and Parker Joseph LeBlanc Darren James LeBlanc and his nephew Matthew George LeBlanc Danny was preceded in death by his parents George LeBlanc Sr and Dianne “Put” Everett; and his brothers George LeBlanc Jr. Kerry Trabeau and Joseph “Donnell” Everett; as well as please make a donation to the Home of Grace in memory of Danny LeBlanc This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page He was raised in Waltham and was a 1976 graduate of Waltham High School Until his retirement he worked as a police officer for more than twenty-five years at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge He was an active member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Waltham where he held all of the lodge offices He served as a past Deputy Supreme Governor of the statewide organization Mark was also a member of The Sons of The American Legion a component of The American Legion Post No For years Mark and his family made many happy memories at their Plymouth campsite and traveled throughout New England on camping excursions Jared and Joshua Faherty and his grand-niece Mark was also a brother of the late Joseph Paul LeBlanc LeBlanc and the uncle of the late Lauren LeBlanc Family and friends will honor and remember Mark’s life by gathering for an Evening Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home on Saturday morning when his Funeral service will be held Keith LeBlanc passed away peacefully at age 77 in St Paul Preceded in death by parents Virgil & Mary Ellen Matt (Shana); 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren Graduate of Hill High School and the University of Minnesota Served in Army Intelligence in the Phoenix Program in Vietnam he spent 10 years working at Ecolab before moving to New York for a marketing executive job with Sterling Drug MN in 1980 as an executive for Turnquist Paper and Unisource He later moved to a position as a marketing executive for OlymPak He then retired and became a veterans advocate and was especially proud of serving for the Veterans Court of Ramsey County He also served on several boards of directors in the community Keith was the 75th King Boreas of the St Paul Winter Carnival in 2011 This was a wonderful experience for he and Sandy and one hour prior to service the following day at BRADSHAW; interment at Resurrection Cemetery A livestream broadcast of the service will be available for viewing on this page Memorials preferred to Tunnels to Tower Foundation at www.t2t.org And as Keith always said: "drive fast...take chances!" Keith LeBlanc Service Livestream Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Academy midfielder Kellan LeBlanc becomes eighth Academy player to sign an MLS NEXT Pro Contract 2025) – Philadelphia Union II announced today that they have signed Philadelphia Union Academy midfielder Kellan LeBlanc to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract and will be added to Union II’s active roster immediately “Kellan is a talented young player who showcased his ability at the professional level with Union II last season,” said Philadelphia Union II Head Coach and we’re excited to support his growth and further his development within the club’s pathway.” becomes the eighth Union Academy player to sign an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract he made his first start against Toronto FC scoring twice and earning MLS NEXT Pro Rising Star honors for Matchweek 23 A key member of the Union Academy’s U-17 team LeBlanc helped secure the 2024 Generation adidas Cup scoring in the penalty shootout of the final against LA Galaxy U-15 Men’s Youth National Team call-up in October 2022 LeBlanc earned his first U-17 Men’s Youth National Team call up for CONCACAF Qualifiers in Alajuela TRANSACTION: Philadelphia Union II sign midfielder Kellan LeBlanc to an MLS NEXT Pro contract on February 25 Melissa Gascon (Joe Jensen); her grandchildren Kaitlin Joiner (Travis); 11 great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; and her siblings Jimmy Cantrell (Donna) and Francis Cantrell.  She is preceded in death by her first husband  Arrangements by Church Funeral Services and Crematory Bernard “B.J.” LeBlanc passed away on Wednesday Beloved husband of Margaret LeBlanc for 59 years Anthony LeBlanc and Christina Hoggatt (David) Richard LeBlanc (Sandy) and Susan Tierney and the late David LeBlanc and Mary Jane Smith Brother-in-law of Judy Merritt and Donna Strouse (Tom) He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 36 years of service and loved to bowl Relatives and friends of the family invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30am until 11am Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com.  Darnell Mangipano LeBlanc passed away on Tuesday She leaves behind her beloved husband of 31 years  Darnell leaves behind many members of the LeBlanc and Mangipano families although she never bore children of her own nurturing presence as a mother-like figure for many of her nieces and nephews Darnell is a class of 1967 graduate of F.T and was the co-chair of the 50th class reunion  Darnell was a 5 time president of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary past president of Louisiana XI Master Chapter of Beta Sigmi Phi past President of the East Jefferson City Council Beta Sigma Phi co-chairman of the 1988 Louisiana State Convention of Beta Sigma Phi She was also queen of the Les Femmes d’Orleans Mardi Gras Club in 2010  Darnell was an avid New Orleans Saints and LSU fan She and her husband had Saints season tickets for 17 years In the early years of her marriage with Kenneth they took every opportunity to travel the world - whether by plane or cruise ship – and enjoyed sharing their adventures with those around them Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME 2024 from 6 PM until 9 PM and again on Saturday  There will be a repast to follow for family and friends to attend please consider donations to the American Association of Kidney Patients Edited byEmmy Favilla The best all-inclusive resorts in Los Cabos provide a front-row seat to Mexico’s dramatic rock formations incredible sunsets and activities like whale watching Comprised of the resort towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo Los Cabos is home to some of the country’s most luxe hotels Its all-inclusive resorts are equally impressive Aerial view of the oceanfront infinity pool at Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos The Reserve Master Suite Ocean Front at Paradisus Los Cabos. 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Views at Playa Grade Resort & Grand Spa in Los Cabos Nestled within the prominent rock formations of the Sierra de Laguna California mountain range few places in Mexico can compete with the beautiful views found in Los Cabos Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa offers the area’s best panoramas with each suite featuring a private balcony perfect for soaking it all in The resort also has five outdoor infinity swimming pools For guests who want to check out the nearby marina and surrounding nightlife Playa Grande is conveniently situated within walking distance of both Five restaurants serve up everything from seafood to tacos to oven-baked flatbread pizzas with Brigantine Steak House offering unparalleled views of the Pacific The Forbes Vetted travel team has researched, written and published dozens of hotel guides featuring cities across the globe We selected the top contenders based on personal stays as well as extensive research My name is Astrid Taran and I’m the senior travel editor at Forbes Vetted I have covered travel for almost a full decade; along with extensively writing about hotels and airlines I have also written multiple destination guides as well as long-form features on luxury travel Los Cabos is one of my favorite destinations in Mexico—I have visited numerous times and stayed at several properties on this list San José del Cabo offers a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere a charming historic town and secluded beaches Cabo San Lucas is known for its vibrant nightlife lively beaches and a wide range of activities Most travelers enjoy exploring both towns to experience a mix of atmospheres which may be better suited to those who want to spend more time in the sea While there are museums and art galleries to visit in Cabo Cancun is closer to Mayan ruins such as Chichen Itza which may appeal to those who want to explore ancient cultural sites giving travelers more flexibility to dine off-property He is preceded in death by his beloved sweetheart and wife of 69 years Charles Benjamin LeBlanc and Mark Joseph LeBlanc He had a deep love and support for his family and his church Charles lived a long and full life and his spirit lives on in his grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he adored Charles was a study of his Acadian and Cajun heritage and he represented it well He also spent countless hours enjoying the French language and the history of his ancestry Charles was a devout member of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Clinton He served with honor and distinction in the United States Army during the Korean War well respected and dedicated career with Western Electric (AT&T) Missy Driskell (Ken) and Elsa LeBlanc; grandsons Kyle LeBlanc (Ashley) and Jacob LeBlanc (Taylor); great grandchildren Mark and Joanna LeBlanc; and step granddaughter Bryan and Scott Day; and so many friends who came to know him well The family would like to express their thanks for the love and support given to Charles by his friends in Clinton and a very special thanks to Missy and Ken Driskell for the care they provided to him A funeral mass will be held at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Clinton and paranormal researcher Ronny Le Blanc signing copies of his book “Monsterland: Encounters with UFOs Bigfoot and Orange Orbs.” Le Blanc will be speaking at the Erving Public Library on Sunday 19 where he will share his knowledge of the paranormal independent researcher and screenwriter from Leominster with an interest in UFOs Paranormal aficionado Ronny Le Blanc knows there’s something out there besides humans – knowledge he wants to share and explore during a talk at the Erving Public Library on Jan is known for his time spent on Travel Channel’s “Expedition Bigfoot” and “Paranormal Caught on Camera” along with his research into Bigfoot speaking to audiences both nationally and around New England he said that he’s been speaking at libraries across Massachusetts for the last two years are opportunities to share his knowledge of the paranormal at the places where he learned so much We had to do our own the Dewey Decimal System “So it's kind of my way of giving back to the libraries that just supported me in the past with books Le Blanc says that he opens with a slide dedicated to the suspension of disbelief The purpose of opening with the “film term,” as he puts it is to prime listeners to be open to new perspectives “Say you're watching a science fiction film your brain wants to rationalize everything and give an explanation and sometimes you just have to keep an open mind and just give yourself a little pause and let things play out and see what happens,” Le Blanc said “Because you might find out that your preconceived notions For context, a CivicScience survey from 2022 asked adults 18 and older in the United States if they believed Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch) was a real Thirteen percent of those polled in 2022 believed the creature was real which was an increase from the 11% who said it was real in a 2020 poll Gen X was also the most likely generation to believe in the creature 31% of Americans polled said they believed that UFOs have visited humans on Earth Le Blanc still tries to reach those who are skeptical of such things cases and examples for readers to sit with “Not all these people can be making this stuff up,” Le Blanc said He also acknowledges that for many people to be converted Le Blanc says he can relate: “I can listen to somebody all day long and until I actually see it for myself,” he would be skeptical But Le Blanc says he has seen evidence for Bigfoot out in Leominster He explains that in the Leominster State Forest there is a section of the forest called “Monsterland” where multiple people have reported Bigfoot He cast one of six Bigfoot footprints that were found in 6-foot strides in the state forest by a friend of his in 2010 Le Blanc says that at his library talks and elsewhere people tell him stories of their experiences with the supernatural “There’s people that have seen stuff that just defies logic and explanation and I think they find it comforting to go to like one of these talks and actually meet other people that are experiencing the same things,” Le Blanc explained “So I think that’s the comforting part about this.”  While Le Blanc is a believer, others may not be — a fact he understands. But with more events like the recent drone sightings across the United States Le Blanc believes people are becoming more aware and asking more questions “Everyone wants to know what’s the truth behind this “And I think people are ready to hear the truth.” For those interested in investigating Bigfoot be the first 40 in line at the Erving Public Library on Sunday followed by a question and answer session with Le Blanc For more information, visit the Erving Public Library website at https://www.erving-ma.gov/erving-public-library. For more information on Ronny Le Blanc, visit https://www.ronnyleblanc.com/ Erin-Leigh Hoffman can be reached at ehoffman@recorder.com or 413-930-4231 you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Karina LeBlanc will transition out of her role as the general manager of the Portland Thorns at the end of the 2024 NWSL season to assume a position that encompasses both the Thorns and Portland's 2026 WNBA expansion team with the Thorns in the middle of their worst run of form in history Portland has lost six of its last seven regular-season games and has not won in league play since Rob Gale was elevated from interim coach to full-time coach in July The Thorns said a search for a new general manager will begin immediately "We'd like to thank Karina for everything she has done for the Portland Thorns since she joined the club in 2021," Lisa Bhathal Merage "Karina provided stability for the Thorns during a very tumultuous time contributed to a NWSL Championship in 2022 and has been an integral part of this club's work in the community "We believe now is a good time to make a change and set the club Karina will remain with RAJ Sports in a role that will allow her to thrive and drive impact in our community as we build Portland into the global epicenter for women's sports." Portland currently sits in seventh place, level on points with expansion side Bay FC Each team is just three points clear of dropping out of the playoffs with three games to play in the season The Thorns -- perennial contenders since the NWSL's inception -- last won a league game on July 5 They won the inaugural NWSL Championship in 2013 and followed that up with two more titles and two NWSL Shields in addition to leading the NWSL in attendance in each of the league's first eight seasons Bhathal Merage and her brother Alex co-founded RAJ Sports which acquired the Thorns earlier this year They were awarded the WNBA's 15th franchise last month Portland Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc is transitioning out of her role with the club. Photo by Hannah Peters - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images"I'm incredibly honored and empowered to represent RAJ Sports through the unique and passionate lens of Portland," LeBlanc said in a statement "Having played here and now living and raising my daughter in Portland I have firsthand experience of how deeply rooted this community is in the success of women's sports I truly believe Portland can become the epicenter of women's sports and I'm excited to be part of the team driving that vision forward." LeBlanc, who was the starting goalkeeper for Portland that inaugural season, joined the Thorns at the end of 2021, shortly before the team hired Rhian Wilkinson -- a former teammate of LeBlanc's in their playing days with the Canada national team and a former Thorns player -- as head coach Portland won the NWSL Championship in 2022 She was investigated and cleared of misconduct by the league for conduct with a player but Wilkinson resigned because she felt she lost the locker room The Thorns lost in the semifinals at home to the eventual champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in the playoffs last season Portland earned only one point from its first four games to start 2024 and Norris was reassigned to the front office to be technical director who Norris had brought in as an assistant coach in 2023 The Thorns won six straight games to start Gale's interim era before being hired full-time in July LeBlanc said the team conducted "a global search" but ultimately felt that Gale was the right hire LeBlanc told ESPN at the time that Thorns players expressed their support for hiring Gale prior to the decision in July "This is a club that we want to be successful so Rob's record in the interim was impressive but it also was beyond that," LeBlanc told ESPN in July « Back The first two episodes of the infamous spinoff series are available to stream on YouTube Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty to his late parents Denis LeBlanc and Melinda (LeBlanc) and graduated from Waltham Technical High School where he lived for the last 32 years of his life until his passing Edgar is survived by his wife Tina (Sammarco) LeBlanc; his daughter Tanya Butler her husband Alfred and granddaughter Trinity of Northbridge Also survived by his siblings; Marie LeLievre (Rene "Guy") of Billerica Predeceased by Andrea AuCoin (Joseph) and Delina Doiron (late Gerald); also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends Edgar worked as an automotive technician since he was a teenager He first started working in the industry at White's Garage in Waltham while attending Waltham Technical High School he was employed as an automotive technician at Lev Kia in Framingham Calling Hours for Edgar will be held on Thursday LeBlanc’s new role will span both the NWSL and WNBA teams for RAJ Sports and have some community angle focused on the Bhatha’s vision of Portland as an “epicenter” of women’s sports though no further details have been provided as of yet “Karina provided stability for the Thorns during a very tumultuous time and has been an integral part of this club’s work in the community,” Bhathal Merage said in the club’s official release: “We believe now is a good time to make a change and set the club The new role should suit LeBlanc’s strengths far more than the general manager role ever did. While she came into the team directly in the aftermath of the NWSL abuse scandal and could provide valuable insight as a former player the machinations of building a roster were outside of her comfort zone This should be a win-win for the Thorns and LeBlanc It’s not the first time the Bhathals have opted to move Thorns technical staff into a role the owners viewed as better suited for them, with former coach Mike Norris also having transitioned to his current role of technical director in April following the team’s 0-1-3 start to the season The Thorns are still hanging on to a playoff spot, however, despite the momentum swing against them. They’re in seventh place and will face the Orlando Pride — who just clinched the NWSL Shield — at home this weekend (Photo: Craig Mitchelldyer / Imagn Images) Philadelphia Union II midfielder Kellan LeBlanc has been selected for the U.S Under-17 Men’s National Team's training camp that will take place in Costa Rica U-17 MNT Head Coach Gonzalo Segares has called up 20 players for the training camp that will run from March 18-25 and will include two matches against Costa Rica on March 22 and 24 This camp is the U-17 MNT’s first gathering since qualifying for a record 19th FIFA U-17 World Cup at last month’s Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers LeBlanc is one of four players return from that competition while nine players will make their first appearance with the U-17 MNT Goalkeepers (2): William Lodmell (Sporting CP/POR; Lisbon Defenders (8): Miguel Alvarado (Colorado Rapids; Commerce City Midfielders (5): Isaiah Kaakoush (FC Dallas; Chandler Kellan LeBlanc (Philadelphia Union; Royersford Jack Mize (Borussia Dortmund/GER; New York City Forwards (5): Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund/GER; El Segundo Tanner Rosborough (New York Red Bulls; McDonald passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday to Albert Paul and Jeanne Mabile Landry.  Gerard Catholic Church for 42 years and St She will be remembered as a wonderful mother who loved her family more than anything else Her family will treasure the items she made for them for many years to come Lena Bisset and Shirley Caro; her twenty-three grandchildren The family would like to give special thanks to Patrice Williams and supporting staff for their outstanding care in Lee Anna’s final months Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St beginning at 9am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am Burial will take place in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Gerard's Funeral Service on Thursday December 5, 2024 will be livestreamed. Please click here to join and he was blessed to have Irene LeBlanc as his mom for 77 years He always gave selflessly of his time & talents to everyone Gerry was a “jack of all trades.” He could fix Some of his favorite things included sitting around the fire making foil dinners Rory and Thalia were with him on his last day his body is whole as he was welcomed home by our heavenly father and our family in Heaven grandpa & friend passed away peacefully with his children and grandchildren at his side on November 25th Gerry is preceded in death by his wife Carol niece Laura & granddaughter Alicia Radvany.  Services at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel 13782 County Road 36 Light luncheon at the Log Cabin Bar in Emily to follow Interment Monday December 9th at 1:00pm at Fort Snelling Cemetery.  Gerry spent his life serving others and supporting his wife and children in all their endeavors There wasn’t anything Gerry couldn’t do and could kick up his heels on the dance floor He loved to read and learn and enjoyed looking at photo books He always wanted to learn how to tap dance He is dancing in heaven now with Mom and fishing with Brent Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel Kathie Tassin LeBlanc,the daughter of the late Stanley and Laura Tassin daughter-in-law of Ulee and Shirley LeBlanc passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and together they shared a life filled with love Kathie was a devoted mother to Melissa LeBlanc and Duane LeBlanc (Sherie) and a cherished grandmother to Samantha Davis (Aidan) She found immense joy in her role as a grandmother Kathie's love for New Orleans was infectious; she was even a member of the first New Orleans Saints dance team a proud symbol of her spirit and dedication to her hometown She will be remembered as a fighter filled with grace A private ceremony celebrating her life will be held the family requests donations to the National Scleroderma Foundation Kathie Tassin LeBlanc's legacy lives on through her family and friends She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered The Magazine of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Field Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet, Molly Morris (Wednesday 978-1-250-29006-9, $20.00, 336pp, hc) June 2024 California has a secret that only the residents (and a few chosen former residents) can know The Welcome Back contest allows the townspeople to nominate someone to come back from the dead for 30 days and that means her friend Annie is returning The first problem is that one year before she died in a drowning accident Annie and Wilson stopped speaking to each other the third member of their formerly tight trio got into a very ugly fight with Annie at the same time and she is furious that Wilson is bringing her back is that Wilson is looking for a contest loophole to keep Annie alive but the only one she can find means making all of them friends again Welcome to the most important 30 days of all of their lives and one of the better coming-of-age novels you are going to find Molly Morris’s Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet (It is also not a zombie novel!) Annie drowned in her swimming pool after her eighteenth birthday party While Wilson has wondered in the months since why Annie was alone (she and Ryan were the only secret is about how things didn’t work out for that night the way Annie hoped they would But rest assured her death was an accident (which is explained later) and Wilson and Ryan are not trying to solve a crime What Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet is all about is why the three former friends broke up in such a devastating way and the many many ways in which friends can be spectacularly wrong about each other some trying to see your parents in a different light and many visits to a bakery for pie and chocolate that will make your mouth water I also must mention there are a lot of references to Buffy the Vampire Slayer (comic book but insist that you listen to ‘‘Hold On’’ when you find them on YouTube Morris does a great job of showing how even in the most exceptional of circumstances – your friend has come back from the dead – old hurts can still make everything impossible and Annie have to talk through and so little time to do it And remember Annie’s parents (who did not have any say in her return) also want some time with their daughter who remembers nothing of where she has been but is fully aware that she is dead would like to enjoy some things she has missed and not get into the issues that found her alone in a pool on the last night of her life So how to cram all the necessary quality time together to accomplish the friendship repair necessary to Wilson’s long-shot goal of keep­ing Annie alive and things are made worse because none of the girls really want to be honest about what went wrong The angst is real and painful and Morris doesn’t give anyone an easy way out They are going to have to do the hard work to understand each other if they want to be friends again and sometimes Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet is a very smart very sincere novel about why friends matter Morris’s smart use of the Lennon Historical Society and the Welcome Back contest is excellent and I was happy that she didn’t com­plicate things with a whole lot of backstory; she gives readers enough to know what is happening and then throws the three girls together to work out their differences (And they have A LOT of differences to work out!) The plot zips along and Lennon itself sounds like quite a place to visit Upon turning the last page I realized this book is one to read and pass along to your friends Morris makes things just twisty enough to turn the pages Molly Morris is definitely a YA author to watch Your purchase through the links below brings us a small amount of affiliate income and helps us keep doing all the reviews you love to read This review and more like it in the September 2024 issue of Locus. While you are here please take a moment to support Locus with a one-time or recurring donation We rely on reader donations to keep the magazine and site going and would like to keep the site paywall free but WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT to continue quality coverage of the science fiction and fantasy field Copyrighted material may not be republished without permission of LSFF Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" “LOCUS supports and forwards our genre and community in so many uncountable Locus Magazine and Website cover science fiction and allows us to continue to share our content without a paywall Even a small contribution goes a long way toward keeping Locus going and keeping you up to date with new exciting books and in the know about the SFF world Julie Zitzmann LeBlanc was born on October 14 Julie lived with a fervor and a love for life six-year battle with metastatic uveal melanoma and passed away peacefully in her home in Vicksburg The world was a better place with Julie in it; she will truly be missed.  As a child Julie was curious and always looked for new horizons to discover Raphael Elementary School and Academy of the Holy Angels High School She enjoyed spending summer days visiting her grandparents in Waveland Mississippi with her sisters and many cousins Julie was married for 40 years to her teenage sweetheart Julie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of New Orleans.  She was employed by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division as a project manager and Chief of Hydraulics and Hydrologics Julie’s career at the Corps spanned thirty-three years Julie was a member of the Louisiana Levee Board and also worked for the Louisiana Department of Public Health working for drinking water purification She was honored by AWOP for her dedication to the protection of public health and unwavering support for the national Area Wide Optimization Program Philanthropy was a way of life for Julie who championed many causes one of which was animal welfare. Julie paired her love of antique Volkswagens and animals at Buggin the Big Easy Julie couldn’t tolerate seeing an animal in pain so she often rescued animals' others neglected or did not want patient man who let me have my heart’s desire He never said no to an animal in need and let me care for and (sometimes) keep strays that others abandoned or caused harm.”  Julie adored her pets who gave her joy and comfort especially her dog Lucy who remained faithfully by her side.    Advocating for young girls was another way Julie gave back to her community Julie was an active Girl Scout volunteer for over twenty-seven years having served as troop leader and day camp director in New Orleans East/Gentilly Julie also served on the Board of Directors of Girl Scouts Louisiana East for years and received the Women of Distinction Award for her dedication and work for the Girl Scouts of America.  Julie respected the organization so much that she named her younger daughter after the Girl Scout founder Julie loved nature and thrilling adventures such as hiking rollercoasters and excursions in the camper with her husband Julie also shared these ventures with her daughters and her good friend Alicia who shared Julie’s love of the outdoors Many of our memories of Julie will be of her perched on the front tip of the raft rushing down the Ocoee River in Tennessee with the wind in her hair and the water splashing her face.  Music was a big part of Julie’s life but heavy metal was Julie’s favorite music genre The words echo Julie’s anthem and her dreams for the world which include taking care of “Mother Earth,” the end of “hate and bigotry,” and making the world “a better place.”  Although Julie received a devastating diagnosis she fiercely played the hand she was dealt and faced her diagnosis with acceptance She continued to live her life with exuberance and focused on gaining knowledge and educating others about her rare disease Julie bravely participated in support groups and meticulously wrote detailed journals and Facebook posts describing her medical journey to increase awareness of ocular melanoma Julie fought with a strength and clarity we all admire.  Charles LeBlanc; her daughters Lydia and Juliette LeBlanc; her grandson Miles Slay; her parents Charles and Jean Zitzmann; her sisters Michele Bache (Robert) and Christy Bonnaffons (Lou); her nieces and nephews Camille and Leo Bache Julie is preceded in death by her nephew Ethan Bache.  and reflect on what you can do to make the lyrics from her favorite Ozzy song ring true:  I’m just a dreamer who dreams of better days.”   donations may be made in Julie’s name to A Cure in Sight and Eye on Grace Foundation.  Enter your email to receive editorial updates, special offers and breaking news alerts from Vogue Business. You can unsubscribe at any time. Please see our privacy policy for more information is exiting the brand to be succeeded by Marie Leblanc the holding company of the Pinault family that controls Kering and took full control of Courrèges in 2018 It’s the latest executive change in an ongoing industry-wide shakeup that’s seen a dizzying amount of exec and creative director reshuffling. Leblanc most recently served as CEO of Victoria Beckham, before stepping down earlier this month. “Marie’s unique talent lies in her ability to fully immerse herself in the creative process ensuring it remains constantly aligned with the brand’s identity while crafting an operational strategy that supports and enhances this creative vision This is precisely what Courrèges needs to continue its growth trajectory,” François-Henri Pinault “I would like to wholeheartedly thank Adrien Da Maia who has skillfully led the renewal of Courrèges since 2020 allowing the brand to be well positioned for a new successful chapter in its history.” the remarkable work of the artistic direction has established a strong creative vision and infused a new energy into the brand with the opportunity to connect with diverse customers,” Leblanc stated Da Maia now intends to pursue an entrepreneurial project having led growth at Victoria Beckham over the last five years chairman Ralph Toledano will act as interim CEO until the company names a successor Comments, questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@voguebusiness.com Sign up to our newsletter for a truly global perspective on the fashion industry Doris Leblanc Sullivan entered into eternal rest on November 23 Beloved wife of the late Henry Garland Sullivan Also survived by numerous great-grandchildren Daughter of the late Richard Leblanc and Lucia Allemand Leblanc Doris retired after working for Clover Contractors for many years and enjoyed her time as a volunteer at St Martha Church as a “Heavenly Duster.” Private graveside services will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery please make donations to the Neurosurgery – Hon Mothe Funeral Homes handled arrangements.  New Mizzou head coach Kerrick Jackson added former Tiger outfielder Bryson LeBlanc to his initial staff of full-time assistants in June 2023 The New Orleans native returns to Columbia after spending five seasons as an assistant coach at UC San Diego working primarily with the Tritons' hitters LeBlanc played on two NCAA Regional-qualifying squads for former Tiger head coach (and current assistant) Tim Jamieson (2005-06) before embarking on his coaching career As a player LeBlanc was a part of MU’s 2005 club that won 40 games as well as the Tigers’ 2006 team that captured the Malibu Regional to secure the first Super Regional berth in program history having completed his bachelor's degree in biological sciences MU is an equal opportunity employer © 2025 — The Curators of the University of Missouri. 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Privacy Policy An equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer. | Disability Resources Thanks for visiting Ahead of Philadelphia Union II's Eastern Conference Final against Columbus Crew 2 Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc met with the media The 'Friends' alum made an appearance on 'Good Morning America' Tuesday Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Reisig & Taylor/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty leaving behind so many wonderful memories that will forever be treasured by all who knew him George dedicated his life to serving others and making a positive difference in the world around him George's professional journey was marked by his passion for providing comfort and care to those around him As the founder and owner of Quality Heating and Air Conditioning he touched the lives of countless individuals through his dedication to ensuring they had a comfortable and welcoming home and business environment George also served as a Refrigeration Technician at the Algiers Naval Base Vincent de Paul Society in Marrero showcased his unwavering commitment to helping those in need within the community George found joy in various hobbies and interests From road trips to Colorado with his family to enjoying rounds of golf he embraced each moment with a zest for life and anything to do with the outdoors highlighted his deep connection to the land and nature George's memory will forever be cherished by his surviving family and friends He is survived by his loving wife Janice R as well as brothers-in-law Tony Randazzo (Helen) and Luke Johnson (late Joy Johnson) In honoring George Louis LeBlanc's life and legacy we celebrate a man who exemplified kindness but his spirit will live on through the memories shared by all who had the privilege of knowing him May he rest in peace knowing that he made a lasting impact on all who crossed his path In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at https://give.svdpneworleans.org/fundraising/forms/PYEVM6DX or the Michael J. 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