Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Carolyn Van Beek Service Link: https://www.youtube.com/@christcommunitychurchsioux3945/streams at Crown Point Estate Care Center in Sioux Center at Christ Community Evangelical Free Church in Sioux Center A committal service will be held prior the memorial service at Memory Gardens Cemetery Family and friends should gather at Christ Community Evangelical Free Church at 9:45 a.m A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m April 30th at Christ Community Evangelical Free Church in Sioux Center Memorial contributions in Carolyn’s honor can be directed to Sioux Center Christian School and dedication will be cherished by all who knew her and her legacy will remain an inspiration for generations to come Carolyn was the cherished daughter of Hilbert and Alice (Klein) Heynen She attended country school and later graduated from Western Christian High School at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center where they attended until becoming members at Christ Community Church They were blessed with four children—Arlis Carolyn and Rallyn began their journey farming near Maurice and Carolyn contributed as the bookkeeper for the family business Carolyn was a dedicated member of Christ Community Evangelical Free Church where her faith was inspirational and her commitment to serving others was very evident She worked alongside Rallyn in Transport for Christ Their efforts at the TFC chapel in Sioux Falls touched countless lives through the gospel Carolyn’s love of life extended beyond her faith and service She cherished memories of camping adventures with the family Carolyn was blessed with the remarkable ability to play both the piano and organ by ear Her skills in the kitchen were equally admired and her sense of humor left a lasting impression brightening the lives of everyone around her and great-grandchildren was unparalleled; she was deeply involved in their lives and was known as a prayer warrior who always put family first Carolyn is survived by her four beloved children: Arlis De Boer of Sioux Center; Norlyn and Cherie (Arkema) Van Beek of New Holland South Dakota; Brenda and Cal Bolkema of Davenport Iowa; and Verlyn and Michelle (De Groot) Van Beek of Sioux Falls She leaves behind 17 grandchildren (and 35 great-grandchildren): Michael and Gina De Boer Minnesota; sisters-in-law Joyce Heynen and Karen Van Beek both of Sioux Center; brothers-in-law Virgil and Donna Van Beek of West Okoboji Heynen Jr.; and brother-in-law Erwin Van Beek Add to Calendar Complete the form below to RSVP for the Visitation for Carolyn Van Beek Complete the form below to get directions for the Visitation for Carolyn Van Beek Add to Calendar Complete the form below to RSVP for the Graveside Service for Carolyn Van Beek Complete the form below to get directions for the Graveside Service for Carolyn Van Beek Add to Calendar Complete the form below 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different before you left … plans gone special moments no longer possible. Just emptiness and pain 362 officers’ names are engraved on the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial The first Friday in May of each year is the annual memorial ceremony where the names of officers who were lost in the line of duty the previous year are added the FBI’s Special Agent overseeing Denver’s FBI office had the idea to create a Colorado memorial to honor law enforcement line-of-duty deaths.  there will be a service in honor of those who have fallen in the line of duty at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial in Golden The names of the fallen being honored this year are: There is also a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony scheduled on May 31 at 3 p.m at Freedom Park in Edwards to honor all veterans and first Responders who lost their lives in the line of duty There’s also the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund in Washington honors over 23,785 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since 1791 the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s schedule for May includes a National Police K9 Memorial Service on May 11 a Police Unity Tour Bicycle Ride-In on May 12 and a Shomrim Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil on May 13 on the National Mall there will be a Stand Watch for the Fallen at midnight You can light a virtual candle for the fallen at the Memorial Fund’s website Clint Eastwood will match your gift of $37 or more and the fund will light a virtual candle in your honor You can also visit the Officer Down Memorial Page, which is a fallen officer database at ODMP.org It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the lives and sacrifices of America’s fallen law enforcement officers With over 26,000 officers lost in the line of duty since 1776 the Officer Down Memorial Page preserves their legacies by providing a meaningful platform for surviving families and the public to remember and pay tribute to their courage and service I will end this column with an anonymous poem (no author attribution listed) “I’m Home.” While it reminds me of families left behind let me go.I have so many things to see and do.You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears.Be happy that we had so many beautiful years.I gave to you my love.You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness.I thank you for the love you have shown.But if grieve you must.Then let your grief be comforted by trust.It’s only for a while that we must part.Bless the memories within your heart.I won’t be far away call and I will come.Though you cannot see or touch me I’ll be near.If you listen with your heart when you must come this way alone,I’ll greet you with a smile and say,“Welcome Home.” Easter events in the Vail Valley Church services An Easter tradition that’s been going on for over 30 years is the Vail Mountain Easter Sunrise Service bright and early on Sunday morning Après Madness Championship Party at Avanti F&B The NCAA College Basketball Tournament may have crowned a champion on Monday but Friday is when you can congratulate this year’s winner of Vail’s own form of competition:.. Après at The Amp For its third year in a row Ford Amphitheater has proven that it’s not just a summer venue the Swedish pop band that took the world by storm in the 1970s and early 1980s with its hits “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen,” will virtually.. Project Funway Get ready to be wowed by the fashions at Project Funway which returns to Dobson Arena again this Saturday One of the most creative fundraisers in the Vail Valley Rock Valley, IA: Gary Charles Van Beek, 73, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 24, at 11:00 AM at Faith Reformed Church of Rock Valley. The service can be livestreamed at https://faithrv.com/ Private family burial will be held prior to the service at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley Visitation with the family present will be held Sunday from 3:00-5:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley   Gary Charles Van Beek was born on January 9 where he attended and graduated from Rock Valley High School Gary excelled in sports throughout his high school years and went on to play fastpitch softball he worked alongside his father on the family farm before transitioning into insurance sales and eventually a career in long-haul trucking   Gary had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and found great joy in golfing his greatest happiness came later in life with the arrival of his grandchildren and they quickly became the center of his world He knew that his hope in Christ was perfect and all he needed He was fully aware that his salvation was secured in the free grace of God through the blood of Christ alone His common response to “How are you doing My sins are gone.” While he will be dearly missed his family and friends take comfort in knowing he is now in the presence of his Savior   Gary is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years and Eric (Katie) Van Beek of Sioux Falls; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Clara Ann (Dick) Bleyenberg of Rock Valley; mother-in-law Mary Van Zanten of Rock Valley; and sister-in-law   He was preceded in death by his parents Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Van Der Beek revealed to PEOPLE in November that he had been "privately dealing" with a colorectal cancer diagnosis This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 2025ShareThese Viral Slides Have the Best Arch Support—and We Have a 10% Off Code for W+G ReadersBeek sandals look as good as they feel on feet and are deceivingly supportive Calling it now—they're the shoe of the summer Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Scroll on to read my full review after trying two styles of Beek sandals for myself and explore a few other bestsellers from the brand One thing to note: Spending over $200 for a pair of sandals isn’t something I’d normally recommend but after trying them myself I have to admit: I understand the markup Because you're a W+G reader you can use code WGBEEK10 to score 10 percent off your purchase Aside from being super cute, Beek sandals are hand-crafted with the utmost care and quality. After all, the hand-made leather sandals have made the rounds on TikTok, with billions of views and no shortage of fans According the brand’s website, each pair takes around 48 hours to make from start to finish using ultra-soft vegetable-tanned leather that only gets softer with every wear Throw in a footbed with memory foam and a molded arch Beek also has a give-back program and works with organizations to fight childhood hunger. For every pair of Beek shoes sold, the brand donates roughly five meals through the Childhood Harvest Strategy and Second Harvest Food Bank the color selection is originally what brought me to Beek there are also plenty of versatile neutrals Style aside, the amount of support in these sandals really is next level The Beek Pelican Leather Platform Sandal features a molded memory foam footbed with a slightly lifted rim for your feet to settle into and the Beek Sugarbird Slide Sandal has a memory foam footbed with sculpted arch support (despite being a super thin I’ve not seen this level of construction in a flat sandal—it made me do a double-take uses a leather-wrapped molded footbed that provides arch support and plenty of pressure relief The entire upper of this shoes is made with soft leather while the grippy rubber outsole keeps you grounded so you can bop around town The Sugarbird is lightweight and low profile but still provides plenty of arch support and cushion in the molded footbed Even the top straps are leather-wrapped memory foam for maximum comfort Like the Pelican (but without the added platform) the Gallito sandal features memory foam cushioning in its molded footbed for support and pressure relief It's the most elevated flip flop in town The Sunbeam is made with the brand's signature molded arch support and a foam-padded insole for long-wearing comfort this toe-ring style sandal will mold to your feet in the first few hours of wear the Finch sandal does still feature Beek's molded arch for added support Got it, you've been added to our email list. load moreSign Up for Our Daily NewsletterGet all the latest in wellness, trends, food, fitness, beauty, and more delivered right to your inbox.Subscribe... Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang have also enrolled in the upcoming Prime Video series from Benito Skinner and A24 “Overcompensating,” the ensemble college comedy from Prime Video added Megan Fox and James Van Der Beek as guest stars on Tuesday The semi-biographical comedy series follows closeted former football star Benny as he attempts to discover his true identity while also trying to fit in with his peers juggles horrible hook-ups and yet still manages to find the fun “Overcompensating” also added additional guest stars Lukas Gage (“Companion”) Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”) Didi Conn (“Harlan Coben’s Shelter”) Danielle Perez (“The Night Agent”) while Yang and Rogers share an intimate moment as Benny shuffles away Van Der Beek gives Benny some tough love as an overly involved alumni of an exclusive secret society on campus They will join previously announced series regulars Wally Baram alongside fellow guest stars Connie Britton Scott King serves as showrunner and executive producer Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin executive produce for Strong Baby Charli XCX serves as executive producer and executive music producer Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownJames Van Der Beek Shared A Heartfelt Message On How Stage 3 Cancer Has Affected His LifeOn his birthday James Van Der Beek shared a powerful message that I believe everyone needs to hear Per the American Cancer Society colorectal cancer begins in the colon or the rectum "These cancers can also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common." The ACS includes that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States "There's no playbook for how announce these things but I'd planned on talking about it at length with People magazine at some point soon… to raise awareness and tell my story on my own terms But that plan had to be altered early this morning when I was informed that a tabloid was going to run with the news." Out of the six high school jumping competitions at the 2025 Penn Relays, only one was won by an American. That one was the high school girls long jump championship won by Lilly Ver Beek of James River in Virginia.  a multiple-time state champion and national champion from Virginia finally got her gold watch after numerous tries This year the stars aligned and she took care of business.  but the background information makes this win even more special One of the leading causes for Lilly just now getting the win at Penn despite being favored in some previous competitions is the change in schedule and a tiny bit of luck.  one thing you should know about Lilly is she is a team player She wants to be with her teammates and if that means sacrificing her own goals That is normally how her Penn Relays would go she would get into a rhythm and then have to run over to the exchange zone and run the relay with her team it finally worked out where she could focus on her jumps before the relay.  In the competition itself she started out strong Her first mark was her second attempt where she landed a 19-2.75 wind-legal mark She would then foul her third and fourth attempt before jumping the exact same 19-2.75 on her fifth attempt.  Then it was time for her sixth and final jump By this time she was sitting in third place trailing two Jamaicans with one Jamaican right behind her in fourth stormed down the runway and jumped a monster 19-11 mark in negative 2.1m wind to take over the lead.  Lilly seems to always show up for her last jumps and in many other competitions she has had" - James River Coach Cornell Core Though she had to wait for one more jumper for it to be official she was already celebrating her big mark and how she took care of business the best way she could Elizabeth Tech's Chloe Palmer jumped 19-9 on her final attempt Lilly took down the Jamaican national champion and national runner-up for Class 1 finally got herself that Penn Relays Watch and she would say her biggest prize was her team's 48.16 school record in the 4x100m relay just minutes after the awards podium.  Penn Relays: Results - Photos - Videos  Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Leicestershire will take a lead of 209 into day three of their Rothesay County Championship match with neighbours Northamptonshire after 16 wickets fell on a dramatic second day The Division Two leaders bowled out Northamptonshire for 191 to lead by 113 on first innings, after Logan van Beek had taken 4 for 47 and Ben Green an excellent 3 for 17 in an impressive display of seam bowling Allrounder Justin Broad's 36 represented a modest top score for the visitors Northamptonshire's Ben Sanderson then single-handedly reduced Leicestershire to 52 for 5 in their second innings before they closed on 96 for 6. The day's drama began in the second half of the morning as Northamptonshire's response to Leicestershire's first-innings efforts unravelled at pace, five wickets falling for 14 runs in the 30 minutes before lunch. Until then, batting had looked less hazardous than on Friday as the first 21 overs of the day rewarded the home attack with only the wicket of Luke Procter, trapped on the crease by Josh Hull. But then, with a relatively sunny start giving way to cloud, 73 for 1 became 87 for 6 in the space of 41 balls with the bowlers again finding movement through the air and off the pitch. Green, the seamer from Somerset in his fourth loan spell in two seasons at Grace Road, began the collapse via a catch behind the stumps as a swinging, bouncing delivery glanced off the bat of Ricardo Vasconcelos as he tried to leave. Tom Scriven dismissed George Bartlett leg before in the next over before Green's movement deceived James Sales, who was bowled shouldering arms. Netherlands international van Beek then took two wickets in two overs immediately before lunch, pinning Rob Keogh and then Lewis McManus leg before. Northamptonshire were thus in disarray at 87 for 6 at the break, after which 191 all out at tea was better than they might have feared, Broad showing some fight to make what might be valuable runs before a good ball from Scriven found the edge. Sanderson and Harry Conway then frustrated Leicestershire by adding a plucky 34 for the last wicket before Sanderson was caught at first slip for 18. He had two escapes - on nought, when Rehan Ahmed wasted a run-out chance by missing the stumps from two yards, and 1, when he was dropped at first slip. Green was the culpable fielder, although he more than made amends with a masterclass in seam bowling, picking up his third wicket when extra bounce had Calvin Harrison caught at third slip. Green conceded only one boundary, bowling 71 dot balls from 84 deliveries in total. Van Beek, who had earlier had Saif Zaib caught at third slip with a superb delivery, dismissed Sanderson to raise his tally for the season to 14. Northamptonshire's 10 wickets had fallen in the space of less than 50 overs but there were no immediate signs of conditions becoming easier as Sanderson then proceeded to rip through Leicestershire's second innings, their lead suddenly looking slim as they floundered at 52 for 5. Rishi Patel, compiler of a brilliant first-innings hundred, was tamely caught behind on the leg side without scoring, while Budinger, after a typically explosive 39 from 24 deliveries - including five fours and a six off Sanderson - followed four consecutive boundaries by chopping on to his stumps. Sanderson then had Lewis Hill edging to third slip and Rehan to second, either side of a second-ball duck for skipper Peter Handscomb, trapped squarely in front. Sanderson's last four wickets had come in 10 deliveries, the only runs conceded for a no-ball. The second of Sanderson's five took him to the milestone of 400 wickets in first-class matches for Northamptonshire, having earlier passed 1000 first-class runs for the county. Ben Cox was sixth out at 75, gloving Conway down the leg side, before van Beek and Ian Holland, the latter hit on the helmet by Procter, survived a tough 12 overs to the close. Hull sends England reminder as Leicestershire continue flying startLeft-armer's spell breaks Northants open to keep Foxes on top of Division Two Leicestershire on top but Sanderson five-for keeps Northants in contentionLogan van Beek, Ben Green share seven wickets to give hosts 113-run lead on first innings Patel hundred props up Leicestershire in face of Conway five-forNorthants overseas makes impact on debut but hosts escape from 119 for 5 to post solid total The Division Two leaders bowled out Northamptonshire for 191 to lead by 113 on first innings, after Logan van Beek had taken 4 for 47 and Ben Green an excellent 3 for 17 in an impressive display of seam bowling Northamptonshire's Ben Sanderson then single-handedly reduced Leicestershire to 52 for 5 in their second innings before they closed on 96 for 6 The day's drama began in the second half of the morning as Northamptonshire's response to Leicestershire's first-innings efforts unravelled at pace five wickets falling for 14 runs in the 30 minutes before lunch batting had looked less hazardous than on Friday as the first 21 overs of the day rewarded the home attack with only the wicket of Luke Procter with a relatively sunny start giving way to cloud 73 for 1 became 87 for 6 in the space of 41 balls with the bowlers again finding movement through the air and off the pitch the seamer from Somerset in his fourth loan spell in two seasons at Grace Road began the collapse via a catch behind the stumps as a swinging bouncing delivery glanced off the bat of Ricardo Vasconcelos as he tried to leave Tom Scriven dismissed George Bartlett leg before in the next over before Green's movement deceived James Sales Netherlands international van Beek then took two wickets in two overs immediately before lunch pinning Rob Keogh and then Lewis McManus leg before Northamptonshire were thus in disarray at 87 for 6 at the break after which 191 all out at tea was better than they might have feared Broad showing some fight to make what might be valuable runs before a good ball from Scriven found the edge Sanderson and Harry Conway then frustrated Leicestershire by adding a plucky 34 for the last wicket before Sanderson was caught at first slip for 18 when Rehan Ahmed wasted a run-out chance by missing the stumps from two yards although he more than made amends with a masterclass in seam bowling picking up his third wicket when extra bounce had Calvin Harrison caught at third slip bowling 71 dot balls from 84 deliveries in total who had earlier had Saif Zaib caught at third slip with a superb delivery dismissed Sanderson to raise his tally for the season to 14 Northamptonshire's 10 wickets had fallen in the space of less than 50 overs but there were no immediate signs of conditions becoming easier as Sanderson then proceeded to rip through Leicestershire's second innings their lead suddenly looking slim as they floundered at 52 for 5 compiler of a brilliant first-innings hundred was tamely caught behind on the leg side without scoring after a typically explosive 39 from 24 deliveries - including five fours and a six off Sanderson - followed four consecutive boundaries by chopping on to his stumps Sanderson then had Lewis Hill edging to third slip and Rehan to second either side of a second-ball duck for skipper Peter Handscomb Sanderson's last four wickets had come in 10 deliveries The second of Sanderson's five took him to the milestone of 400 wickets in first-class matches for Northamptonshire having earlier passed 1000 first-class runs for the county 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 Beek Grosh passed over to the other side Tuesday moved to Rehoboth Beach in the summer of 1983 As he and David were fond of saying about this change in geography The Grosh boys were given the best welcome new arrivals to the area could hope to receive: attendance at Rehoboth Jr Beek fell seamlessly into Rehoboth and beach life where he was a standout in football and baseball where he graduated and had continued success on the baseball diamond he never lost the pride of being a Seahawk Beek had a storied career on Rehoboth Beach Patrol he was the second-youngest rookie in the history of the patrol He valued those years with the patrol and the friendships he made all his life He would laugh that Beek laugh anytime he told a story about those days There will be an informal get-together at 1 p.m. All are invited and encouraged to act accordingly It didn’t take long for me to start hearing the name Beek Webb I looked at a house on Prince Street that had a slightly sagging floor toward the kitchen but the realtor told me Beek Webb would say “leave that floor alone.” That was the first time I heard his name.  Within weeks I was hired to lead a string band at St “would be great if we could get Beek Webb to play his mandolin.” I tried to reach out I began to hear Beek’s name in more and more musical references sometimes prefaced by “the legendary…”  I ran into a Charleston “legend” named Roger Bellow and he asked if I had played with Beek yet but I felt myself becoming more curious … and somewhat intimidated Then my buddy Roland McIntosh (who taught with me at Beaufort High) said he was going to a “jam” at Beek’s house on Tuesday night and suggested I attend I got up my courage and took my guitar into a little building on Beek’s property called the “Sunday School.”  I walked into a room containing about 12 musicians – fiddles and a washtub bass played by Beek’s cousin Alan Webb I heard joyful music and found that I was able to follow along Everyone there was encouraging and I noticed immediately that Beek was “holding court.” All the players looked to him for direction and I noticed right away he was professional The Tuesday night jams became a source of mental therapy for me as I was struggling to build a choral program at Beaufort High School As timed passed I started to play a few solo acoustic gigs around town.  Then I got a call to play some tunes at the Rhett House Inn on New Year’s Eve I sheepishly asked Beek if he’d do it with me and to my surprise he enthusiastically replied “yes.” Thus began a 20-year journey playing restaurants We actually played for the grand opening of Roper Hospital’s new cardiac operating room in Charleston … in the operating room Beek was equally known and respected as a builder and THE authority on historic home restoration here in the Lowcountry If you attended a party or event where Beek was present you might have noticed a group of seven of eight people gathered around him just listening to him talk but the fact is he taught me so much about so many things Beek’s passion for music and life will live on with so many souls fortunate enough to cross his path I may have been just a blip on his musical screen but our partnership and friendship will always be a highlight of my life (The video linked here is of Beek’s dog Capo, who is quite a singer, but prefers to sing only with Beek’s mandolin. That’s our friend David Dowling sitting nearby, and a glimpse of Cathy, Beek’s beloved wife. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qldtg6N3a5k ) Vic Varner is a professional musician and retired music educator and I’m in Jasper County Council Chambers in By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com By the time you read this By Andy Brack South Carolina makes stuff – a lot of stuff – and sends it By Carol Lucas I have always loved playing board games 2025 New Yorker there is an opinion piece by Opinion | Apr 16 protesting brings romanticized thoughts of tie-dye shirts and grass (not the lawn type). Some would call them the good ol’ days our parents might recollect the following from their 60s era the epitome of protesting. If you weren’t a square you’d pick a protest that you could get jazzed about and we were stoked! We had rights … the First Amendment in action. Free speech was boss and everyone wore that peace sign on their tie-dyed shirts as an emblem of a transformational generation. We blitzed the community with Andy Warhol and Twiggy. Our world was outta sight. You should have been there — it was way out we made sure not to show up looking grody. After running a brush through our long hair slipping into our threads and Birkenstocks and finishing off with our trend-setting round shades … we looked anything but lame. Our gals selected their best pedal pushers and tennies looking totally fab. Some would toke Mary Jane before truckin’ out the door.  we had to schedule protests on the weekends so that our teacher wouldn’t flip her wig. You can bet your bippy that the protest had to be scheduled during the day so as not to interfere with our Friday night submarine races.  while thinking about our midnight race for the pinks.  but we also knew that going too far was a downer and our message would get lost faster than a suit at a drag race.  we had to make sure things didn’t get too hairy There were limits to our expression of the First Amendment but ultimately sought to maintain boundaries of respect … to our fellow protesters We didn’t want anyone getting uptight. No destroying property or trampling on another’s rights. Plus we weren’t cruisin’ for a brusin’ … peace was our motto and we didn’t want people freaking out. Law-breaking would defy our purpose and things could get really heavy. Can you dig it?  We’d then bug out to crash at our pad followed by mellowing in front of the boob tube watching some chrome-dome complain about hippies we face the same concerns as our parents did in the ’60s and as others do across the country There is much global turmoil and national disruption that is causing distress within communities The uncertainty of change is distressful for everyone As a nation designed “for the people,” protesting displeasure with our government leadership is protected within the First Amendment. As with all rights we must be cautious not to abuse the privilege of our nation. Respect for one another is critical to getting your voice heard and inspiring change We live in a close community and the ability to disagree while also maintaining friendships is essential to our overall harmony. The people on the other side of these issues are the same people we work with and enjoy life with … don’t blow it over a different perspective. Of course Family fun at Beaver Creek Spring break is here and that means that families are enjoying a break from school and hitting the slopes Beaver Creek has a ton of family programming happening through the.. Rock Valley, IA: Florence Van Beek, 86, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. The service can be audio-streamed at http://edge.mixlr.com/channel/rwkcn. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley Visitation with the family present will be held Monday from 5:30-7:30 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley memorials can be directed to the Netherlands Reformed Christian School or Netherlands Reformed Senior Living    Florence Nelma (Winters) Van Beek was born April 27 She attended school through the 10th grade she was united in marriage with Anthony Van Beek in Rock Valley In the spring of 1959 they moved to Hendricks they bought Anthony’s parents farm near Hudson SD and continued to farm until retirement in August of 1998 Florence was a devoted homemaker who loved her family dearly She was a member of the Netherlands Reformed Church in Rock Valley    Florence is survived by her 7 children Glenda (Dennis) Van Roekel of Sioux Center SD; 34 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; brother Loraine (Gilbert) Hoogendoorn of Rock Valley    Florence was preceded in death by her husband Gertrude (Van Maanen) Winters; daughter-in-law Lorraine Niemeyer; father and mother-in-law Gerrit and Rolena Van Beek; brothers-in-law 2025 3:10 PM EDTJoshua Jackson has given an update on his former Dawson’s Creek costar During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show the Doctor Odyssey star shared that James Van Der Beek’s cancer diagnosis has unexpectedly brought the entire Dawson’s Creek cast back together "Unfortunately this has brought the whole gang back together," he said "So we have a little group text going."  Jackson went on to share a small health update on his former costar "The last I heard — it's not really my story to tell but — that the latest round of treatment was doing well," Jackson told host Hudson of Van Der Beek "So he's doing a little bit better which chronicled a close-knit group of friends in the fictional Massachusetts town of Capeside For those unfamiliar, Van der Beek revealed to that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer in an exlcusive interview with People magazine last year prayers and just anything that can be done for him — and his family," Jackson added "James is going through something really but I was kind of the absentee partner here but the girls all got together and were like 'We need to do something to help this guy out,'" he told Ferguson Watch Jackson's interview with Jennifer Hudson here Jordan's work has also appeared in Gothamist You can reach him via email at jordantsimon24@gmail.com and on X at @jordansimon78 James Van Der Beek shared how his battle with colorectal cancer affected his wife and kids as he "had to look my own mortality in the eye." James Van Der Beek is reflecting on the hardest year of his life "Today's my birthday, and it has been the hardest year of my life," James said in a selfie video shared on his Instagram March 8 right Which was never really all that fulfilling "I could define myself then as a loving steward of the land that we're so lucky to live on that felt like a really good definition to the question I had to look my own mortality in the eye." James revealed last November that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023. "I had to come nose to nose with death," he continued. "And all of those definitions that I cared so deeply about were stripped from me. I was away for treatment, so I could no longer be a husband that was helpful to my wife. I could no longer be a father who could pick up his kids and put them to bed and be there for them. I could not be a provider because I wasn't working." The actor, who lives with his family on a ranch near Austin, Texas, said he "couldn't even be a steward of the land" because he would sometimes be too weak to prune trees. View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) James also thanked his fans for their support "As I move through this healing portal toward recovery I wanted to share that with you because I think that revelation that came to me was due in no small part to all the prayers and the love that had been directed toward me "And so I was faced with the question," he continued weak guy alone in an apartment with cancer James has leaned on support from his loved ones as well as his faith "I meditated and the answer came through," he said "And if the word 'God' trips you up I can't claim to know what God is or explain God My efforts to connect to God are an ongoing process that is a constant unfolding mystery to me you can take the word 'God' out and your mantra can simply be 'I am worthy of love.' Because you are." Read on for more stars who have been candid about cancer battles.. The All My Children alum announced in January 2025 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer his third cancer diagnosis throughout his life he announced (for the third time) in February 2025 he was cancer-free following successful surgery and treatments “Remember, you’re not defined by any of your challenges," he wrote in his February 2025 Instagram update my anxiousness or my scars but I embrace it all because the only way to transform it is to own it.” The former Golden Bachelor star shared in Dec 2024 that he had been diagnosed with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia there's no cure for it,” Gerry noted to People at the time “So that weighs heavily in every decision I make It was like 10 tons of concrete were just dropped on me known for roles in The Boys and Supernatural that he had battled prostate cancer for years and was cancer free "I had to have a lil bit o'cancer removed from my body and lymph nodes biopsied," the Vanderpump Rules star revealed to fans at the close of 2018 The Desperate Housewives star revealed to fans in September 2018 that she survived anal cancer. "After posting a picture of myself here and uttering the words #cancer and #hairloss, I feel liberated, deliriously free and completely me," she shared on Instagram The two-time Oscar winner underwent successful treatment for cancer, and his rep confirmed to E! News that doctors deemed Hoffman "surgically cured." The X-Men star was treated for his third basal cell carcinoma back in 2014, and after his third treatment, Jackman's rep told E! News that he's "all good" now In April 2023, Hugh had two biopsies for additional basal cell carcinoma "If I can just take this opportunity to remind you summer is coming for those of us in the northern hemisphere The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star celebrated one year of being cancer-free in January. The mother of two was diagnosed with endometrial cancer back in 2013 and underwent a radical hysterectomy Then in 2017, Camille had surgery to remove Squamous Cell Carcinoma The Avengers: Age of Ultron actress battled ovarian cancer at the age of 25 and overcome odds when she welcomed two children with husband Taran Killam TV host reveals he underwent surgery for prostate cancer in July 2013 and has since been given a clean bill of health The Dancing with the Stars cohost underwent successful surgery for thyroid cancer. The mother of four tweeted I'm [home] recovering & resting." "MY DR CALLED ME ON A SAT. MORNING TO TELL ME I AM CANCER FREE!!!!! #wootothemotherf--kinhoo," the actress tweeted after receiving the good news The Up All Night star was declared "100-percent clear" of breast cancer after treatment and a double mastectomy The Dexter star used a hiatus from his hit series to slay Hodgkin's lymphoma The Australian actress revealed in October 2011 that she had a cancerous mole removed from her calf after her hubby encouraged her to get the suspicious-looking mark checked out The Scot is trainspotting just fine these days after having a cancerous mole removed from beneath his right eye The singer beat breast cancer in 2004 with a "minimally invasive" lumpectomy and radiation therapy The Oscar winner declared in early 2011 that his tumor was gone and he had throat cancer "beat." The Emmy winner whacked breast cancer in 2004 Surely the CNN veteran wears his SPF when he's braving the elements now after having a cancerous growth removed from under his left eye in 2008 The Australian pop star underwent successful surgery for breast cancer in 2005 The 7th Heaven star was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease when he was only 28 The ER fave had to abandon her role in Parenthood to fight breast cancer in 2009—but her treatment was a success and she was back on the red carpet in no time The America's Got Talent judge was diagnosed with colon cancer while shooting The Osbournes in 2002 and used the opportunity to stress the importance of regular screenings while attacking the #@%! with chemotherapy. She was declared cancer-free the following year The Oscar winner took prostate cancer down and has been in about 400 movies since then The Good Morning America cohost proudly flaunted her smooth scalp while undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast cancer in 2007 The champion cyclist battled back from stage-four testicular cancer before winning seven straight Tour de France titles The Grammy and Oscar winner became an inspiring activist after a lumpectomy and chemotherapy cleared her of breast cancer in 2005 The former Saturday Night Live standout mined her breast cancer battle for comedic material that turned into God Said Ha! her successful one-woman show that eventually went to Broadway The Sex and the City star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, and after surgery and radiation treatments, she was given the clear Vande Beek as his new Communications Director for the personal office and the Senate Armed Services Committee Majority Staff “I am excited to announce Dirk Vande Beek as my new Communications Director He brings over two decades of experience in the public and private sector which will help me best serve Mississippi and advance my agenda as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee,” Senator Wicker said Vande Beek has worked in numerous federal agencies and corporations He has served as the Director of Public Affairs for the U.S Department of Energy to Secretary Rick Perry and as the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the U.S Department of Homeland Security under Former Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Vande Beek has held leadership positions at Stanley Black & Decker he worked as Director of Communication and Press Secretary for Dick Cheney The 'Dawson's Creek' star shares six children with his wife Kimberly REPRISING ROLES IN UPCOMING TUBI ORIGINAL “SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED”  Charlie Gillespie and Roan Curtis Round Out Cast of  Van Der Beek will reprise his role as “Leroy Lahey,” Drayton’s tough but well-meaning father Tanner will return as “Nathan Bryan,” Dallas’ older brother and her guardian ever since their parents died a couple of years ago Gillespie and Curtis have also joined the cast for the highly anticipated sequel Gillespie plays ’Skyler’ a musician and CalArts Senior and Curtis plays ‘Charlotte’ a USC senior working as a student athlete trainer Other new cast members include Kolton Stewart as ‘Zach” “I’m beyond thrilled to have James and Drew return for the sequel—they brought so much heart and depth to the first film and their journey continues in an even bigger way we’re raising the stakes with fresh energy undeniable talent and dynamic new chemistry,” said Director Justin Wu “Collaborating with this cast has been an absolute joy and I’m so excited to bring this next chapter to life with them!” Based on Wattpad sensation “The QB Bad Boy and Me” by Tay Marley SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED will focus on freshman star quarterback Drayton (Beck) as he struggles with the weight of expectations after a devastating setback while dancer Dallas (Agudong) begins to question the future she thought she wanted As their high school relationship begins to unravel under the pressures of distance and self-discovery they’ll learn that the bravest versions of themselves emerge when they let life redirect them SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED is produced by Marshall Arts Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media The production is led by producers McKenna Marshall (Marshall Arts) David Madden and Jason Goldberg (Wattpad WEBTOON Studios) “SIDELINED: THE QB & ME” is currently available to stream for free on Tubi HERE WIZARDS SHOP FOR BEARDTRIMMERS AND HORROR FANS HOUSEHUNT IN TUBI’S NEW CAMPAIGN A new out of home campaign meant to turn advertiser heads shines a light on new consumer behavior data All titles below begin streaming for free on May 1 unless otherwise noted: WWE: EVOLVE (New Episodes Every Wednesday) A new generation of WWE prospects begin their in-ring journey with the goal of becoming the next great Superstar The lives of multiple Asian-American strangers fatefully intertwine as they navigate budding love The provided agreements on tubitv.com are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice It is with great sadness that I share the news that Beaufort lost a great and humble man recently a man who truly embodied everything “Beaufort,” passed away peacefully at his home on Coosaw Island this past week I got to know Beek through my work at the Open Land Trust We could sit for hours talking about the importance of connecting our kids and grandkids to nature so that future generations would care about this place He served on the Open Land Trust’s board for several decades — a conservationist with saltwater in his veins and pluff-mud in his bones he crafted what may have been the first conservation easement in our region to save Bay Point Island — decades before the idea became known a place that he and his friends inhabited as much as their own homes back in Beaufort helped Beek to articulate his love of the Lowcountry It’s also how he knew the importance of kids having special places to explore and learn from early on he asked each one of his friends to sign his manifesto agreeing to principles that would not only protect his campsite The manifesto closed with “May we all strive towards perfection in the pursuit of these principles and may the great God of Gale Brake be with us always.” His life was spent saving the places and things he loved most From the Robert Smalls House to The Green and the historic sea island cotton fields on Coosaw Island Beek’s vision and heart are everywhere you turn in our community although he already seemed to know more about everything than anyone I’ve ever met Beek shared a thought that resonates now more than ever: “The life we have now is the only one any of us can be sure of We all need to do the very best we can.” We are committed to continuing his vision for a place where people and place are connected and where people approach life with curiosity and fellowship we thank you for being part of this community and for helping us keep Beek’s spirit alive through the work we do together today If you’d like to read his obituary, you can do so at https://bit.ly/4hSYZVW. They say that the best way to honor someone you’ve loved and lost is to embody the best of them as we save the land that he and so many others love Kristin Williams is the Executive Director of the Open Land Trust and can be reached at kristin@openlandtrust.org The actor said that he and his costars "just didn't speak for years because we're just living our lives" Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE since 2025 He has previously been published by Just Jared Columbia/TriStar International Television/Getty The actor revealed to PEOPLE in November that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer and had "reason for optimism" parenting and pop culture for more than 15 years The actors’s wife has been by his side since his cancer diagnosis last year "I had to look my own mortality in the eye," said the Dawson's Creek alum "I had to come nose to nose with death." There's nothing like a brush with death to make you reflect on your life It's so easy for all of us to get caught up in the day-to-day details of living and not take the time to ponder the deeper elements of existence from the nature of the universe to the meaning of life to our own individual role in the big picture Existential questions can sometimes feel overwhelming but actor James Van Der Beek shared a thoughtful 48th birthday message with his own life reflection after facing cancer and it distills a lot of the angst of those questions into a simple yet profound answer that's hitting home with people Van Der Beek, who starred in the millennial favorite Dawson's Creek, announced he'd been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2024 at age 47 Van Der Beek shared the progression from his somewhat unfulfilling identity as an actor to "the ultimate" identity as a husband and father prior to his cancer diagnosis steward of the land that we're so lucky to live on," he said that felt like a really good definition of the question I had to look my own mortality in the eye," he continued "I had to come nose to nose with death And all of those definitions that I cared so deeply about were stripped from me so I could no longer be a husband who is helpful to my wife I could no longer be a father who could pick up his kids and put them to bed and be there for them I could not be a provider because I wasn't working I couldn't even be a steward of the land because at times I was too weak to prune all the trees during the window that you're supposed to prune them." He found himself facing the question: "If I am just a too-skinny So often we define ourselves by our roles in life or by what we do with nothing external to anchor us to a particular identity "And I meditated and the answer came through," Van Der Beek shared I offer that to you however it sits in your consciousness I certainly don't know or claim to know what God is or explain God But if it's a trigger or if it feels too religious you can take the word 'God' out and your mantra can simply be 'I am worthy of love.' Because you are." warm delivery and universal message of love and worth hit home for a lot of people Fellow celebrities and fans alike praised and thanked him for it: This was absolutely beautiful 💜🙏🏻💜," wrote singer Chris Daughtry "You’re a gift to this earth and I’m grateful to know you even if it’s just through IG Greatly admire the graceful way you share and happy you made it around the Sun again," wrote New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre "I watched this with Bodhi with tears in our eyes and Bodhi said 'that was really touching' thanks for being love James and sharing that with everyone Battlestar Galactica reboot's Katee Sackhoff wrote "Thank you for your vulnerability and wisdom ❤️ Amen!' You are pure love my friend," added actor Nikki Reed "Worthy of it all… hoping to hug all of you soon Some people took issue with Van Der Beek saying people could remove the word "God" from the message if they wanted to but the reality is that not everyone has positive feelings about God or religion and some have even been deeply hurt by people weaponizing them Van Der Beek making a message of love more universal so that everyone can take it in and benefit from it without barriers or hang-ups is part of what makes it so beautiful He was able to express his own religious/spiritual experience without shying away from the terminology that was true for him while also making sure that his message was accessible to everyone regardless of faith or belief Perhaps we can all take a lesson from Van Der Beek's sincere Pura’s inaugural impact collection honors both sacred traditions and sustainable futures it’s easy to forget that lasting change is built on trust Real impact doesn’t come from rushing toward an end goal or measuring success through lofty metrics It comes from falling in love with the problem and sharing a vision for lasting transformation Pura, the smart home fragrance company that marries premium fragrance with innovative technology, recently launched its inaugural impact collection with K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation (KFDF) and Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils (DSO) The Pura x Dutjahn partnership began with a clear purpose: to source a sacred ingredient directly from its origin while honoring the land and the people who’ve cared for it Our goal wasn’t simply to find sandalwood — it was to find a community and an ingredient that embody exceptional land stewardship After careful research and over three years of development luxurious ingredient while supporting a regenerative supply chain that invests in Indigenous-led education an Indigenous tribe from the vast Western Australian desert Martu are one of the oldest living cultures in the world they have unparalleled ecological knowledge making them the traditional custodians of the land Their approach to sandalwood harvesting isn’t driven by market demand but by a deep respect for seasonal rhythms Their work adapts to the environment—whether it’s “sorry time,” when mourning pauses activities or the harsh desert conditions that make travel and communication difficult a deliberate rhythm shaped by millennia of experience Martu’s ecological knowledge isn’t documented in baseline reports and practiced with rigor and respect for the changing needs of the ecosystems True partnership means unlearning the typical approach It means standing beside—not in front—and recognizing that the wisdom and leadership we need already exist within these communities as I spoke with Chairman Clinton Farmer and the KFDF team about our focus for this piece I learned that Clinton’s truck had broken down (again) leaving him to “limp” back to town from the desert at low speeds for hours and hours and brings real financial and emotional strain These barriers are relentless and persistent part of the harsh reality Clinton and his community face daily we need to truly partner with communities — equipping them with the resources to operate sustainably and protect the very land they love and care for All while they endeavor to share these incredible sacred ingredients with the world and build an economic engine for their people The future we need will not be built in quarterly cycles To learn more about the partnership and fragrances, visit Pura x Dutjahn Christine Kesteloo has become popular on TikTok with over 680,000 followers because she shares what living on a cruise ship is really like. Kesteloo is the wife of the ship’s Staff Chief Engineer, so she gets to live on the boat for free. She only has to pay for alcohol and soda, which she gets for half off according to Business Insider. “I live on a cruise ship for half the year with my husband and it's often as glamorous as it sounds,” she told Insider she's basically on a permanent vacation even though she lives on a cruise ship as a “wife on board,” there are a few things she either can’t or shouldn’t do She shared these four things in a TikTok video with nearly 10 million views media0.giphy.com Kesteloo says she cannot sit at a slot machine and “play my heart out until I win.” She believes it would “look a little weird if I media0.giphy.com When the ship arrives at a destination, she can't get off with the guests. She must wait about an hour and exit the vessel with the crew. When returning to the ship, she also has to be on time. “No, they will not wait for us,” she says. And the same goes for her husband media1.giphy.com she’s cautious not to interfere with the guests' good time She’ll exit the pool if it’s busy because “it’s just the right thing to do.” media1.giphy.com She must have insurance in case of a misfortune on the ship they already have coverage and just have to pay a few extra dollars a month Though folks generally welcomed Kesteloo's advice some of the most popular commenters on the video were from women regretting that they married men who aren’t chief engineers on cruise ships or those who want to know where to find a single one can you explain how to marry a cruise ship engineer?" one female commentator wrote H E double hockey sticks do I become the wife of a cruise ship engineer??? I don’t have to work AND cruise for free!" another added "Does he have any single friends with same job?? For even more tips on living this charmed life, follow Kesteloo on TikTok by now she might evne have some advice for landing your own cruise ship engineer spouse This article originally appeared last year Woman's tweet convinces thousands they have pinworms But is this something adults also need to worry about Mary-Cate Delvey "Friendly vet tech PSA to please deworm yourselves you can get pyrantel pamoate on Amazon and it tastes like a banana smoothie Why are fecal parasite screenings not part of human healthcare File:Strongyloides Storcoralis Lifecycle Diagram.jpg - Wikimedia ...commons.wikimedia.org Well, you can't say something like that in the big giant world of the internet and not expect a disproportionate response. But she's not the only person to either ask the question if people should be deworming as frequently as they deworm their pets, or even suggest that deworming is essential. Sure, pinworms are extremely contagious and here's why–their eggs are practically microscopic carried under the fingernails and stick to everything Basically anything an infected person touches now likely has eggs on it you now have undetectable eggs on your fingers that can end up in your mouth for the parasite to start its life cycle in your small intestine and rectum It's certainly a vision to behold in your minds eye but even given their contagion level are they really so contagious that you need a monthly dewormer File:Hookworms.JPG - Wikipediaen.m.wikipedia.org But the post sparked lots of concerned replies with one person writing this is my most unreasonable phobia." While Delvey's post was more of a claim than a question she's not the first person to think regular deworming should be common a quick search will pull up multiple people pondering the same question it's a general question of human deworming without specifying which parasites you're trying to rid yourself of The medication the vet tech tells people to get treats pinworms which as mentioned previously are easily spread from person to person the person infected with them would be likely become very suspicious that something was a little off Photo credit: Canva Pinworm eggs get trapped under your fingernails for one very uncomfortable reason. Nighttime scratching of an itchy anus due to the worms coming out while you're sleeping to lay their eggs around your...uh...butthole Chances are if you're not consistently resisting the urge to get up from your bed and scoot your bottom across the carpet in your bedroom Other parasites have more alarming symptoms that would certainly have the average person seeking medical attention in a developed country But in the United States, pinworms are the most common intestinal parasite as parasites like ascaris are spread through soil contaminated with human feces Almost all other intestinal parasites are contracted by either touching soil contaminated with eggs and touching your mouth with an unwashed hand or in the case of hookworms walking barefoot on soil contaminated with hookworm larvae the first two are contracted by eating undercooked meats of animals infected with the parasite while flukes are contracted by drinking contaminated water or eating infected fish According to the World Health Organization (WHO) "Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are among the most common infections worldwide with an estimated 1.5 billion infected people or 24% of the world’s population These infections affect the poorest and most deprived communities with poor access to clean water sanitation and hygiene in tropical and subtropical areas with the highest prevalence reported from sub-Saharan Africa This means the likelihood of parasites running rampant in the intestines of everyday Americans is pretty slim outside of the occasional pinworms a child might bring home even that doesn't necessarily require an urgent visit to the doctor It's more of an annoyance than anything else due to the itching as the medication needed is sold over the counter at your local pharmacy for around $10 Even the testing for pinworms doesn't involve anything super scientific that you'd need to spend hundreds of dollars on a lab test. According to the CDC people worried that they may have the pesky parasite can simply put a strip of scotch tape near their bum hole first thing in the morning The eggs will appear on the tape though they're small and will likely need to be seen with a microscope do you need to have a family deworming night every few months though any concerns about possibly having a parasite should be discussed with your primary care doctor "There is just so much pressure on social media to be perfect." Stephanie Murphy shares her "average" home in viral TikTok video Lets normalize “average” because there is nothing wrong with it Everywhere you look on social media you see big gorgeous houses in perfect condition and its hard not to compare yours to them But its not the norm and half the time its staged and its filled with love and tons of memories and at the end of the day thats all that matters This article originally appeared two years ago Australians embrace the early morning life 90% of Australians who woke up before 6am reported that they stuck to a morning routine; 75% said that they prioritized good habits like making the bed; and 91% said that they never hit the snooze button Australia’s vibrant early morning culture is a wonder one that’s centered around joy and embracing those AM hours most of us try to sleep through the early riser lifestyle works: Australians who wake up early are reportedly more productive and happier you won’t have to torture yourself with 5 AM alarms Before heading to work or to school, many Australians start their day with exercise classes, surfing, or some other outdoor activity. “I’m all about not setting the bar impossibly high,” says Turia Pitt an endurance athlete and motivational speaker exercise is more about clearing my head and feeling good about myself Anything outdoors is always my preference: trail running surfing or just taking [my son] Hakavai for lots of long walks.” Exercise is high up on an Australian's to-do list. Photo credit: Canva the coffee drink that originated in Australia and New Zealand: a delicious double shot of espresso and the thinnest layer of velvety micro-foam A nice Flat White is the perfect way to start the day.Photo credit: Canva which is why they’ve remained staples across generations “I’m quite creative in the mornings, so I channel that time to focus on projects like writing for my books, app and program. I move into more admin and email tasks later in the day,” advises Jessica Sepel, an Aussie nutritionist and bestselling author “Taking a full weekend off – and limiting social media use – helps me to be more productive during the week A gorgeous Australian fry-up. Photo credit: Canva The Australian approach isn’t about “punishing” yourself or making your body wake up or do unnatural things It’s quite the opposite: Aussies discover what works best for their body and mind using a unique blend of values to guide them including vitality Or, as Turia Pitt says but my morning strategies have changed my life Getting sucked down the digital vortex is not a positive way to start the day.” whether it’s a dip in the ocean at sunrise there are many lessons to be learned from Australia and their early morning culture and pleasure can all be achieved with a little extra time in the morning Sasha Friedman and the actor jammed out to the 'Minecraft Movie' hit Jack Black surprises girl battling cancer on her birthday The two connected via video for an epic chat and some singing they bonded over his recent film A Minecraft Movie and his viral song "Steve's Lava Chicken" "@jackblack surprised a 13 year old fan battling cancer on her birthday 🥹❤️ Can we wish her a happy birthday Garza first surprises Friedman with some birthday cash before telling her he has a second surprise "I have someone who wants to meet you right now Will you come with me right now to meet him?" In the next clip Friedman is sitting in front of a computer screen and Black excitedly raises the roof with his hands and says Is it true?" Friedman is smiling from ear-to-ear - YouTubewww.youtube.com "She was just talking about you yesterday!" And Garza adds in the caption that it has been Friedman's dream to meet Black "I was singing your song!" Black asks "Were you singing 'Lava Chicken'?!" "Sadly yes," as Black laughs and responds You can't escape my 'Lava Chicken'!" Then who starts dancing and mouthing the words with her that was the most beautiful rendition!" he tells her and Friedman shares more about her cancer journey with him "I've been fighting cancer for three years now "And I had part of my skull removed." Blacks says "wow" again "And that was probably the hardest part and it was really great getting to talk to you and hang out with you for a little while." Before they end the call "Can I get a 'Chicken Jockey' before you leave?!" And Black happily gives her one in dramatic fashion someone just came in the room...who is that CHICKEN JOCKEY!" They all laugh together And the video of their meeting received so many positive comments. Friedman herself wrote, "Thank you so much @isaiahgarza and @jackblack You made it one of the best days of my whole life." Another viewer added "Jack is one of the best people in Hollywood seems to actually care for his fans." And another wrote Great guy all around." And another also commented "I appreciate when public figures do this You can tell that Jack made this girl’s day I hope she continues to fight cancer courageously Friedman's family has created a GoFundMe to help raise funds for her cancer treatment we caught up with Richard Beek to find out more about his career path proudest projects and the people who've inspired him along the way and a big part of what I love about the role is how varied it is meeting press and influencers… it never gets boring Between 1996 and 1999 I did a lot of work experience - unpaid work on films I grabbed any opportunity that came up to be involved in filmmaking but it helped me build lots of contacts and eventually the unpaid work started to turn into paid work One of my first paid jobs was on a horror movie called Grim it really couldn’t be further away from the work we do at Aardman Check it out on IMDb - the reviews aren’t kind and if you’ve got 90 mins you never want back you could watch it and see my cameo as a security guard who gets attacked by the monster Fun fact - it wasn’t my acting skills that won me the role I was the only crew member who fitted the costume that had been hired – that was my first Project Manager role on a feature film Shaun the Sheep series 4 and Shaun the Sheep Movie were both really fun to work on and I loved the ‘make do and mend’ approach we had on those projects Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas – I’m really proud of how much we achieved with a relatively small budget and obviously the recent Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl The response to Vengeance Most Fowl has been amazing I can’t really describe how proud I am to have been a part of it Ha ha! I’m not sure I’m equipped to answer this question; my work habits aren’t always healthy Having a senior role is responsibility I take seriously but what I have learned is that although I take the work seriously I try not to take it personally – since realising that I’ve felt a lot less stressed and much happier My Dad – he’s responsible for my love of films; Tom & Jerry taking me to see a Star Wars double-bill aged 5 – we’d spend hours watching films together when I was younger often they’d be my choice and lots were probably totally rubbish but he never grumbled My Mum – I think Mum would make a brilliant Producer – determined and full of energy Bob Mortimer – his hairstyle inspires mine Spotlight Series: Georgia Hope - R&D and Technology Project Manager Spotlight Series: Michael Gregory - Trainee Junior VFX Artist Spotlight Series: Conrad Lewis - Trainee Junior VFX Artist Spotlight Series: Deborah Ihonor - Trainee Junior VFX Artist Spotlight Series: Ethan Mainwaring-Taylor - Trainee Junior VFX Artist Aardman builds Brand and Licensing team with two senior hires Aardman strengthens commitment to Licensing business with key hires and promotions Aardman Academy appoints award-winning director Will Becher as 'Stop Motion Lead' Studio Spotlight: Georgia Tucker - PA to CTO Aardman announces new hires and promotions to its Executive Board Studio Spotlight: Chrissie Hills - Business Affairs Executive Spotlight Series: Yasmina El-Khatib & Amy Smith - Creative Interns Production Spotlight: Sabine Zola - Trainee Junior VFX Artist Production Spotlight: Harry Banwell – Trainee Junior VFX Artist Studio Spotlight: Zoe Critchley - Archivist Production Spotlight: Heather Carby - Junior Set Dresser & Prop Maker my name isand I'm looking forPlease select ...General enquiriesDistributionCommercialsAttractions & Live EventsInteractiveAardman AcademyCharacter LicensingWorkshops The 'Dawson's Creek' alum shared he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in November 2024 Michael Buckner/Deadline/Penske Media via Getty Mar 16, 2025 2:37 PM EDTJames Van Der Beek celebrated his 48th birthday by sharing what he has learned—about the world and his place in it—since being diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer last year The actor gifted his Instagram followers with a video on his birthday on March 8th which he captioned “What I got from my 48th trip around the sun.” In it he shared some of the wisdom he has gained over the years since first rising to fame in his early 20s as the star of Dawson’s Creek But being diagnosed with cancer changed all that for the father of six. “I had to look my mortality in the eye; I had to come nose-to-nose with death,” he explained, describing the past year as the “hardest year of my life.” What has been most challenging for Van Der Beek is being “stripped” of all those words and titles he used to so proudly define himself. As his cancer treatments have taken him away from home for long stretches of time, he could “no longer be the husband that was helpful to my wife. I could no longer be a father who could pick up his kids and put them to bed and be there for them. I could not be a provider.” Ultimately, Van Der Beek says he was “faced with a question: If I am just a too skinny, weak guy, alone in an apartment with cancer, what am I?” It took some self-reflection, and a bit of meditation, but Van Der Beek eventually found the answer to that question. “I am worthy of God’s love,” he stated, “simply because I exist. And if I’m worthy of God’s love, shouldn’t I also be worthy of my own?” Van Der Beek then took a moment to address his fans directly and declare that “The same is true for you… I offer that to you; however it sits in your consciousness, however it resonates, run with it.” By Jennifer M From his breakout role on 'Dawson's Creek' to parenting six children look back at some of the actor's biggest moments Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022 Judie Burstein/Globe Photos/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Francois Duhamel/New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Peter Yang Opinion | Mar 6 Living in a place with such seasonal variations makes transitions a time of excitement as we contemplate new outdoor adventures. Yet we extend our winter sports for as long as possible because we wait all year for those first few flakes of snow to arrive and aren’t quite ready for them to disappear we must transition our approach to mountain activities as Mother Nature isn’t always as cooperative to our adventurous spirit as we’d like.  our approach to mountain sports must adapt.  we have witnessed tragedies in the mountains Whether it’s allowing our imagination to outperform our actual skillset or simply a lack of awareness of the changing trail conditions and its associated dangers Freeze-thaw can lead to terrain variances that can create perilous conditions because the surface appears solid slush can greatly impede our movement forward and unseen tree stumps can cause fatal impacts. Potholes can become impossible to crawl out of and the near freezing water can cause hypothermia and increased drowning possibilities.  All of this is compounded by avalanche conditions. Those beautiful white peaks can come tumbling down with even the slightest movement delivered at precise angles. Thus this week we will focus on spring and avalanche safety make a quick call to the forest ranger for updates It should include recent wildlife activity and other information. Understand that when it comes to the backcountry think of it this way: If someone told you that you had a chance of getting punched in the face by going somewhere what level would be acceptable? Would “considerable” or “moderate” be acceptable An avalanche can be triggered by activities located as far as a quarter mile away. To reduce the likelihood of being caught in an avalanche stay away from angles that are greater than 30 degrees … it will look similar to a blue run Begin your outdoor expedition early in the day because the hike or cross-country ski trek may take longer than expected and you don’t want to be stuck in the mountains in the dark When minutes make the difference between life and death your best chance of living through a disaster comes from your backcountry partners. It may take search and rescue as long to reach you as it took for you to get there. Make sure everyone has taken avalanche training beforehand as backcountry exploration requires a unique skill set Communication between party members is critical. Bring a satellite phone and walkie-talkies as cell reception is generally limited. Carry an avalanche transceiver (rescue beacon) It emits a unique signal that rescuers’ equipment can interpret as visual or audible displays. Avalanche shovels and probes are essential in testing snow conditions and locating and digging out those submerged. Avalanche airbags may help you rise to the top of avalanche debris With partially thawed snow and repeated freeze-thaw cycles a thin ice cover can result in a catastrophic fall down a mountain slope or spark an avalanche below. Trekking poles and crampons will help considerably Bringing a rope for steep descents is a good idea Ice axes help to break up a slippery trail but be cautious because they may cause a rockslide Large wildlife and seasonal sports gear can create deep holes in the terrain The spring thaw-freeze can disguise these mudholes causing stealth hazards that can easily break a leg While trekking poles can warn of what’s ahead it’s impractical to probe every step of an entire trail That lake where you drove your truck this winter may look the same  Warmer weather has caused cracks and thawed the ice to the point of easily collapsing if you attempt to cross it. Use trekking poles to check density and listen for hollow sounds beneath keeping in mind that you may not be able to accurately detect its ability to sustain a vehicle’s weight. Walk around the ice use snowshoes to redistribute your weight. Getting trapped under river ice will most certainly be fatal When traveling in areas where avalanches are likely thawed ice can loosen rocks to the point of tumbling downhill picking up smaller rocks on the journey. If you must be in a hazardous area Bears are surfacing out of hibernation and mountain lions will be on the prowl to avoid surprising wildlife which could prompt a defensive attack that might not have otherwise occurred Kentucky Derby Parties The 151st Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday at 4:57 p.m and here are a few places you can go for watch parties: Lookout Bar at Westin Riverfront in Avon Celebrate the Kentucky.. 2025The former Dawson's Creek stars are staying close in tough times who rose to fame as the quick-witted Pacey Witter on Dawson's Creek just provided an update on his friend and former co-star James Van Der Beek who revealed in November that he was undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images) (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images) During an appearance on Monday's episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show Jackson told Hudson that Van Der Beek's diagnosis has "brought the whole gang back together," referring to his fellow Dawson's co-stars "The last I heard — it's not really my story to tell, but — that the latest round of treatment was doing well," Jackson told Hudson of Van Der Beek, PEOPLE reports (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images) Jackson went on to say that everyone is sending their best thoughts to Van Der Beek who shares six children with his wife Kimberly and just anything that can be done for him — and his family," Jackson added 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬  Jackson also touched on Van Der Beek's journey during an appearance on Modern Family alum Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast, Dinner's On Me Jackson noted that while what Van Der Beek is going through is extremely challenging it's also served as a means to bring the old gang back together truly terrible right now," Jackson told Ferguson 'We need to do something to help this guy out.'" UNDATED (WKRC) - Actor James Van Der Beek announced he would be selling signed merch to help pay for the "expensive" treatment of his recently diagnosed colorectal cancer best known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," announced he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the beginning of November noting that he had already been struggling with the illness for some time "I have colorectal cancer," he told PEOPLE at the time "I've been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it with the support of my incredible family." Van Der Beek said the treatment for his cancer would be "expensive" and decided to ask fans for help by selling signed merchandise The actor posted his request to Instagram in a story captioned "#cancerisexpensive" with a red heart He also posted a longer explanation to his feed which said the proceeds would also be going to other cancer-battling families in need The merchandise can be found on Van Der Beek's online store at JVDB.shop Two options for jerseys inspired by Van Der Beek's character from "Varsity Blues" are for sale one with the actor's autograph and one without The jerseys have his character's name Van Der Beek told PEOPLE in a follow-up story that he was "in a place of healing" and his "energy levels are great." "When I've been out of the woods completely for what feels like a responsible amount of time I'll circle back and let you know," he said DAWSON’S CREEK star James Van Der Beek says his 47th was the “hardest year of his life” as he battles stage 3 colorectal cancer but he found solace in knowing he’s valuable to God On his 48th birthday on March 8, Van Der Beek said in an Instagram video “Today’s my birthday and it has been the hardest year of my life and then I became a husband…it was much better and then I became a father…that was the ultimate.” His struggles with cancer have forced him to “look my own mortality in the eye,” he said “I had to come nose to nose with death And all those definitions that I cared so deeply about were stripped from me.” Not being able to be an available husband and father to his six kids took a toll on him so I could no longer be a husband who was helpful to my wife,” Van Der Beek continued “I could no longer be a father who could pick up his kids and put them to bed and be there for them I could not be a provider because I wasn’t working.” He questioned if he was “just a too-skinny alone in an apartment with cancer…what am I?” RELATED: JAMES VAN DER BEEK THANKS THIS SPECIAL PERSON FOR SUPPORT AMID CANCER BATTLE “I am worthy of God’s love simply because I exist,” he said shouldn’t I also be worthy of my own?” “As I move through this healing portal toward recovery,” Van Der Beek said “I wanted to share that with you because that revelation that came to me was in no small part to all the prayers and the love that had been directed toward me.” He added there’s a lot he doesn’t know about God who he says is still a “mystery” to him in some ways if it’s a trigger that feels too religious you can take the word God out of your mantra and it can simply be ‘I am worthy of love.’ Because you are,” Van Der Beek said Our sin shows us that we actually aren’t worthy of love whom he calls his “children.” But He wants us to seek him and acknowledge him John 3:16 says that whosoever believeth in him should not perish In Matthew 16:24 but having a relationship with the maker of the universe and gaining eternal life is worth it because though following an incredible Father requires sacrifice it leads to the greatest gifts we could ever receive — His love READ NEXT: SADIE ROBERTSON REFLECTS ON GOD’S LOVE: ‘HE CAME TO US’ We are only able to make a difference because of your generous support a Michigan healthcare and life services provider Ter Beek will oversee finances for the non-profit which serves over 30,000 people annually across 125 locations including roles at MSU Health Care and Corewell Health he brings extensive expertise in financial leadership Ter Beek holds a degree in Accountancy from Calvin University Staying current is easy with Crain's Grand Rapids Business news delivered straight to your inbox Click below to see everything we have to offer James Van Der Beek is opening up about the emotional and physical ravages of his cancer battle saying he had an epiphany after coming “nose to nose” with death The Dawson’s Creek alum revealed in November 2024 that he’d been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and had been privately seeking treatment with the support of his family which includes wife Kimberly and their six children And in a recent Instagram video Van Der Beek said he had to reconsider his self-image amid his bout with cancer [and] steward of the land we’re so lucky to live on.” All of those definitions that I cared so deeply about were stripped from me so I could no longer be a husband [who] was helpful to my wife I could not be a provider because I wasn’t working I couldn’t even be a steward of the land because at times I was too weak to prune all the trees during the window that you’re supposed to prune them.” A post shared by James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) he didn’t know who he was during his time as “just a too skinny Through meditation, however, the Varsity Blues actor understood the answer to his question of identity And as I move through this healing portal toward recovery I wanted to share that with you because I think that revelation that came to me is due in no small part to all the prayers and the love that had been directed to me.” And Van Der Beek — who promoted prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer awareness through the Fox special The Real Full Monty in December — told Instagram followers that if his revelation feels too religious Sign Up James Van Der Beek is leaning on his family's support amid his battle with cancer "She's really telling me what unconditional love is and I'm someone who has always in the past tried to do everything for everybody and never asked for help myself and this has put me in a position of having to ask for help and having to receive help "The beautiful blessing of that has been seeing how many people in my life have shown up." James Van Der Beek, Jenna Fischer and the rise of young people getting cancer The actor told "GMA" his kids have all responded differently to his cancer diagnosis with some being "very outward with their fears," while for others "it manifests in other ways." But the situation has provided an "opportunity for connection" and to "really go deep with them" about how they're feeling They had a very close friend pass from an incredibly rare brain tumor at the same time so there was a lot of cancer talk flying around Van Der Beek shared in an interview with People in November that he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023 He told the outlet he had been "privately dealing with this diagnosis" and "taking steps to resolve it with the support of my incredible family," adding James Van Der Beek selling 'Varsity Blues' jerseys to help pay for cancer treatment costs In a longer interview with People, the "Varsity Blues" star praised his "extraordinary" wife and said he would not want to trade places with her since she has had to watch him battle cancer Colorectal cancer develops from polyps in the inner lining of the colon, and it can spread to other areas of the body if untreated, according to the Cleveland Clinic On "GMA," Van Der Beek shared that receiving his diagnosis at first "felt like a nightmare that I couldn't quite wake up from." He said that about 90% of the time he has felt that the cancer would require him to make changes to his lifestyle that would make him ultimately grateful in 30 years that the diagnosis happened which I feel like is a pretty good percentage," he said The actor recently told fans on Instagram that he would be selling lookalike autographed jerseys from the 1999 movie "Varsity Blues," with 100% of the proceeds going "to families recovering from the financial burden of cancer (including my own)." Contributing: Edward Segarra and Jay Stahl Joshua Jackson revealed his co-stars have come together to show their support revealed to PEOPLE in November that he'd been diagnosed with colorectal cancer