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(WHAM) Greece Athena Middle School Theatre is bringing a modern Christmas classic to the stage Harper Philipp and Jayden Trafton join ARC Rochester to plug "Elf: The Musical!" as well as at 1pm for Saturday matinees on Nov Click here to buy tickets Here you can see the webcast of the BMW Group Press Conference at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Subscribers have FULL, immediate access to https://lhvc.com and only need to subscribe online 2 Calan MacIsaac rink captured the New Holland Canadian U-20 Curling Championship in Summerside MacIsaac and his Truro rink of third Nathan Gray alternate Nick Mosher and coach Craig Burgess defeated New Brunswick’s Rajan Dalrymple 7-2 in the championship game on Sunday Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience “It was one of our goals ever since I was twelve years old and Owain have all been together for like 10 years and it’s just such an unreal feeling to win it with those guys MacIsaac picked up three in the third end and cruised to victory “It set the tone for the rest of the game because I think it got them a little bit rattled The Nova Scotia team lost its opening game of the tournament to New Brunswick and then rolled off 10 straight wins “Just keeping that same killer mentality that we had through the whole week,” said MacIsaac The MacIsaac rink outscored its opponents 98-33 in 11 games en route to the title “Just put the pressure on them,” said MacIsaac the pressure will come down to see who’s the top.” The MacIsaac rink will represent Canada at next season’s world junior curling championship event 1 Zachary Atherton of Chester downed Saskatchewan’s Dylan Derksen 10-9 in the bronze medal match second Tyler McMullen and lead Jed Freeman are from the Chester Curling Club 1 Myla Plett defeated Québec’s Jolianne Fortin 9-3 to claim the women’s title British Columbia’s Holly Hafeli defeated Nova Scotia No 1 Rebecca Regan of Lower Sackville 6-5 to win the bronze medal Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy 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 In the lead-up to Halloween, Welsh singer, actor, writer and comedian Carys Eleri has shared a new single, with a soon-to-be-released documentary titled “Nos Calan Gaeaf” – a call for people to reconnect with Wales’ ancient traditions Nos Calan Gaeaf aims to shine a spotlight on ancient Welsh traditions which have been overshadowed by modern Halloween and American Horror Featuring local choirs and personal connections the song highlights the festival’s spiritual roots and ancestral customs exploring the deeper meaning of Nos Calan Gaeaf Nos Calan Gaeaf will be available on all digital platforms with a special video to accompany the track on YouTube from today Carys will also present a special documentary ‘Nos Calan Gaeaf: The Welsh Halloween’ on BBC Radio Wales (available on BBC Sounds) on October 31 spooky journey through St Fagan’s Museum at night before delving into the rich story of Calan Gaeaf traditions Carys hopes to inspire people to see the festival in a different light as an opportunity to deepen their love and connection to their roots On releasing the song and documentary Carys Eleri said: “Through the song and documentary I’m hoping people will discover there’s so much more to this night than sweets and dressing up—there’s equal amounts of pageantry to Calan Gaeaf just with less of a sugar rush and a lot more depth “The original meaning of Calan Gaeaf was to mark the end of summer and the harvest with various customs and rituals reflecting the deep connection between people and the natural and spiritual worlds “These customs included lighting bonfires to ward off spirits and dressing as giants and ghosts to confuse the otherworld while also remembering and honouring the dead and our ancestors through special prayers and ceremonies celebrating the generations that came before us “With the belief that the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest on this magical night the song calls on the spirits to join us in love and warmth.” known for her emotional and multi-layered music has spent years celebrating Calan Gaeaf as a festival of spiritual depth in contrast to how many people celebrate it today through the lens of Hollywood horror and Halloween During her research for the documentary on the same theme and her training as a neo-pagan Druid under the Chief Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order The song also features the voices of Côr Meibion Mynydd Mawr a male voice choir that has played a prominent role in Carys and her family’s life for years pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Llannon – the primary school where Carys’s mother taught for over 30 years and where Carys and her sister Nia attended – perform on the track Côr Seingar can also be heard on the track with its members consisting of close friends of Carys and her family led by the music teacher from her former school adding a deep personal and familial connection to the song reflecting the rooted spirit of Calan Gaeaf itself who is also a Member of the Anglesey Druid Order said: “It was important for me to include friends and loved ones on the track because this time of year is relevant to everyone – not just children playing ‘trick or treat!’ “It’s a time to come together and remember those who shaped our lives The spirits of our ancestors are here to be honoured without fear “Many countries continue to celebrate this special period in a spiritual way Carys will perform the song at the Other Voices Festival on Nos Calan Gaeaf itself (October 31) and will also hold a discussion with Druids from Ireland and lead a Samhain and Nos Calan Gaeaf ceremony at Theatr Mwldan an ancient Celtic festival which marks the end of Summer and Harvest By combining the traditions of Nos Calan Gaeaf and Samhain Carys hopes to reconnect people with the deeper more meaningful aspects of this special time of year who produced and co-wrote the song with Carys said: “It’s been a joy to collaborate with Carys again she always brings such vision to our musical adventures “Exploring the spiritual significance of Halloween/Calan Gaeaf and developing her beautiful song has led us to something special “It’s such a privilege to be able to work with three different choirs of all ages and I’m really excited for everyone to hear what we’ve all created.” and the documentary all coming together on the same day my hope is that it will inspire people to better understand the original meaning “I also hope it encourages people to appreciate how our culture has changed over time using this special time as an opportunity to reconnect with our heritage while still enjoying the more modern traditions that are part of it today.” Listen on Spotify 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Capturing the vibrant spirit of traditional Celtic folk music, the young Welsh quintet Calan is already a staple on the festival circuit across the pond. Calan remains the only Welsh band to have won the "International Folk Band Award" at the Inter Celtic Festival and was named "Best Group" at Festival Interceltique de Lorient the group's mission is two-fold: to spread the word of traditional Welsh music and to keep it contemporary Singing in both Welsh and English (often in the same song) the melodies evoke mid-century folk songs while the rhythms and textures (some electronic) propel the music comfortably into the 21st Century Calan opened with the title track of its current release "Solomon," featuring Bethan Rhiannon's lithe voice accented by penny-whistle courtesy of multi-instrumentalist Patrick Rimes the band's strong suit is creating a gorgeous by stacking accordion and bagpipes over Sam Humphrey's driving rhythm guitar The instrumental "Ryan Jigs" features Alice French on Celtic harp melding a medieval sound with twin fiddles You'll hear a variety of instruments as the members seamlessly switch between accordion draws inspiration from an ancient form of Welsh chanting adding lyrics taken from a poem by Nigel Jenkins The result moves between madrigal-styled chanting with Angharad's rapid-fire lyrics and spoken word It's a heady musical stew that brings together old and new - just the way we like it The group closed with "The Dancing Stag," a funky fiddle and accordion-based jig that leaves no doubt as to the bloodline of traditional Appalachian music and featured some nimble step dancing by Rhiannon (one of the bonuses of attending a live Mountain Stage.) Become an NPR sponsor own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment Aberystwyth University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK View all partners Children throughout Wales will be dressed in witch or ghost costumes come October 31 chorusing “trick or treat” in the hope of receiving sweets the scene will be very much like that encountered at Halloween in the rest of the UK On posters advertising Halloween events in Wales, the word Halloween is rendered in Welsh as Nos Galan Gaeaf. A common complaint is that traditional customs at this time of year have been eclipsed by an increasingly homogenised and commercialised event imported from the USA But how would Welsh people have celebrated Nos Galan Gaeaf in former centuries And has it always been intrinsically linked to Halloween Halloween has its origins in AD609 or AD610 when the Pantheon in Rome was converted to a place of Christian worship and dedicated to Mary and to all the martyrs by Pope Boniface IV who ordered an anniversary to be celebrated the date of the celebration at the Basilica of St This was extended by Gregory IV in the early ninth century to the whole church This celebration was known in English as “All Hallows Day” It is quite plausible that there was already a seasonal festival of some sort at this date and that some of the features of this festival were transferred to Halloween It was presented as a time of uncanny events and otherworldly visitations The name Samhain is often mispronounced by non-Gaelic speakers as “Sam Hain” However, while Welsh is also a Celtic language, there is no evidence for Samhain having been celebrated in Wales – so, it could well be a Gaelic rather than a Celtic institution. The oft-repeated claim that it signifies the start of the Celtic year is based on the speculation of comparative mythologists The name Nos Galan Gaeaf certainly does not go back to a prehistoric period of Celtic linguistic unity. The word calan is borrowed from the Latin calends So we can think of it as “the winter calends”, or “the first day of winter”. Calan was one of hundreds of Latin loan words that entered the Brittonic language during the period in which Britain was part of the Roman Empire an element of the name which does have Celtic ancestry but Nos Galan Gaeaf (the “night of the winter calends”) Julius Caesar said of the Celtic-speaking Gauls (who inhabited what is now France and Belgium), that they counted the day to begin on the previous evening. This is reflected in medieval Irish where the term aidche Lúain means “the night before Monday” – what we would call Sunday night and does not prove anything about the antiquity of Nos Galan Gaeaf but those references are disappointingly prosaic And, it is only in the modern period that we have references to Nos Galan Gaeaf customs exhaustively catalogued in the 20th century by the historian How people celebrated varied significantly from region to region and various types of divination to determine who will marry who parties of young people would maraud from door to door like modern trick or treaters Much more sinister were the gwrachod (meaning “witches” or “hags”) of Powys though These were men who would go about in pairs or in gangs dressed in sheep skins and masks The lighting of a bonfire, or coelcerth, was a notable feature too. Close to the fires, people would be safe from wandering spirits, but the return home could be a fraught business. In the darkness lurked the Hwch Ddu Gwta (tail-less black sow) accompanied by the Ladi Wen heb ddim pen (the white lady without a head) If you want to stand out from the crowd of mummies and vampires this October 31 you could do worse than dressing as one of these gruesome characters instead Welsh Words Looking to add a hauntingly unique vibe to your Halloween party Look no further than these 20 Welsh-language songs that span genres from rock and indie to folk and electronic perfect for creating an atmospheric playlist that’s uniquely Welsh Each of these tracks is steeped in the musical tradition and culture of Wales with some songs even incorporating eerie legends and supernatural themes with a bit of background on each to bring your playlist to life Add a touch of Welsh myth and mystery with songs inspired by traditional tales and supernatural beings Elin Fflur – “Ysbryd Efnisien” Elin Fflur is one of Wales’ most beloved folk-rock singers a tragic and supernatural character from Welsh mythology With its haunting melodies and dramatic narrative it’s an ideal addition for a mystical Halloween playlist Popeth & Bendigaydfran – “Blas Y Diafol” This collaboration dives into the depths of folk horror with “Blas Y Diafol” (Taste of the Devil) The song’s edgy and experimental sounds make it a compelling Halloween choice Caryl Parry Jones – “Ladi Wen” “Ladi Wen” (White Lady) by Caryl Parry Jones references ghostly Welsh folklore drawing on the legend of a headless apparition dressed in white known as the “Ladi Wen.” with haunting vocals and a captivating melody that’s perfect for Halloween chills Dyfrig Evans – “Gwas Y Diafol” Dyfrig Evans presents “Gwas Y Diafol” (Servant of the Devil) This eerie melody and lyrics make it a standout for those seeking something truly spooky Al Lewis & Kizzy Crawford – “Dianc O’r Diafol” This collaboration combines Al Lewis’ folk influences and Kizzy Crawford’s soulful style in a track about escaping the Devil The haunting quality makes it an excellent thematic addition to a Halloween playlist drawing on themes of primal energy and unleashing the “beast within.” It’s a fierce way to set the Halloween mood Edward H Dafis – “Ysbryd y Nos” Dafis’s “Ysbryd y Nos” (“Spirit of the Night”) presents the ghost as a warming comforting figure who brings light to the darkness With gentle guitar melodies and soulful vocals the song creates an atmosphere of reassurance The song blends classic Welsh rock with a touch of friendly folklore that celebrates the night as a time of quiet companionship rather than fear Tara Bandito’s “Blerr” has a raw capturing a sense of chaos that’s great for keeping the Halloween energy high and unpredictable “Cyrff” (Bodies) by HMS Morris an electronic/psychedelic group from Cardiff synth-heavy track that will transport listeners into a dark and surreal space – perfect for raising Halloween spirits brings a chill to the air with “Y Nos” (The Night) With smooth indie vibes and dark undertones it’s an atmospheric addition to any playlist Cotton Wolf & Hollie Singer – “Ofni” “Ofni” by Cotton Wolf & Hollie Singer blends ambient electronic and indie-folk Cotton Wolf’s minimalist production combines pulsing beats with layered synths crafting an atmospheric feel similar to artists like Jon Hopkins or Bonobo Yws Gwynedd – “Deryn Du” Known for heartfelt lyrics and rock influences Yws Gwynedd’s “Deryn Du” (Black Bird) delves into darker themes of mystery and loss powerful track is both mesmerizing and haunting making it perfect for an atmospheric October night Rimbojam is a Welsh-language music project designed to introduce children to fun often centered around playful stories and catchy tunes like “Y Bwci Bôs,” are crafted to be easy for young audiences to follow helping kids connect with Welsh language and culture in a lively Rimbojam’s music is filled with nostalgia and perfect for sing-alongs making tracks like “Y Bwci Bôs” essential additions to any party playlist celebrating the joy of childhood Eden – “Paid  Bod Ofn” Eden’s “Paid  Bod Ofn” (Don’t Be Afraid) is a comforting yet ominous track by this talented girl trio balancing a Halloween-perfect mix of thrills and courage that urges listeners to confront their fears the song builds a dynamic atmosphere that’s both haunting and uplifting This is one track you’ll just have to get up and dance to Elis Derby – “Disgo’r Boogie Bo” Elis Derby injects some dark humor with “Disgo’r Boogie Bo,” The title is a clever play on words on ‘Bwci Bo’ (Bogey/Goblin) Derby brings an upbeat yet eerie twist to the playlist boogie-worthy track to break up the ghostly tension Huw Chiswell – “Parti’r Ysbrydion” Huw Chiswell’s “Parti’r Ysbrydion” (“Ghosts’ Party”) is a lively nostalgic track that captures the essence of Welsh folk-rock with a playful twist Driven by upbeat piano melodies and Chiswell’s warm the song evokes the energy of a spirited gathering You must be warned though – the chorus is a catchy one Songs of Inner Conflict & Haunted Themes an all-female Welsh band blending post-punk and indie rock introspective experience in “Diafol a Fi” (“The Devil and Me”) the track explores inner conflict and self-discovery showcasing the band’s talent for emotional depth and atmospheric sound This track offers a haunting quality that’s both emotional and foreboding Diffiniad’s “Mor Ffôl” (So Foolish) weaves a tale of regret and caution fitting for a night of dark tales and suspense Ciwb & Iwan Fôn – “Ofergoelion” This piece by Ciwb & Iwan Fôn explores superstition (“Ofergoelion”) featuring eerie soundscapes and moody lyrics Sian Richards – “Yn Y Gwaed” “Yn Y Gwaed” (In the Blood) by Sian Richards is both haunting and intense Richards explores themes of inheritance and deep-rooted fears with the song’s darker tone fitting right in for a Halloween evening This playlist showcases the best of Welsh-language music with a Halloween twist and introspective rock for an unforgettable night and let these tracks fill the air with the haunting sounds of Wales This article first appeared on the popular website, Welsh Words And one more from us that has only just been released… Welsh singer, actor, writer and comedian Carys Eleri has shared a new single, with a soon-to-be-released documentary titled “Nos Calan Gaeaf” – a call for people to reconnect with Wales’ ancient traditions Send help right to the people and causes you care about Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee When five young musicians from Wales came together to play traditional music almost a decade ago they settled on the band name Calan for two reasons “calan” is the Welsh word for the start of a month or a year and the word connotes a fresh beginning or rebirth That meaning suited their goal of playing original arrangements of familiar jigs “ ‘Calan’ is easier to spell and pronounce than some other Welsh words,” she says with a laugh Wales is notorious for a language with lengthy words that have few – if any – vowels such as “gwyrdd” (meaning “green”) or “blwyddyn” (“year”) But the country also has a rich musical tradition that is distinct from other countries of the United Kingdom Tapping that tradition has brought the members of Calan critical and commercial acclaim in Europe Now the band is in the midst of its first tour of North America “We’re excited to be in America,” says Rhiannon who also does step dancing as part of Calan’s concerts “We’re happy to introduce our music to your country.” Rhiannon acknowledges that Welsh traditional music is not as widely known as other forms of British folk music – even in the U.K “It’s one of the things that brought us together in the first place,” she says “No one else was playing traditional Welsh music “Some people come to see us and expect something like Irish music,” Rhiannon says There’s a lyrical quality to Welsh music.” Welsh pipes have a different sound than the uilleann pipes associated with Celtic music The addition of step dancing also distinguishes Calan and I’ve been step dancing since I was six,” says Rhiannon The seeds of the group were formed when Rhiannon met like-minded musicians on a trip from Wales to Sweden in 2006 the core of the group formed and began practicing The first performances by Calan as an official band took place in 2008 the same year as the release of its debut CD “Bling.” The group quickly became regulars at folk festivals throughout the U.K and in such countries as Italy and Belgium Rhiannon feels that the group has grown musically in the past seven years “You can even hear it between our first album and our second (“Jonah” from 2012),” she says “We’re more comfortable doing what we do.” Besides unearthing traditional Welsh jigs and reels and ballads the band members have also been writing original songs in that style Those tunes are particularly evident on the recently released CD The musicians have earned enthusiastic reviews from European critics Calan became the first Welsh band to take first place at the prestigious Lorient Festival in the Brittany region of France The band will return to Lorient later this year after its month-long North American tour Rhiannon says the group is already making plans to return to this side of the Atlantic in the fall and we’re glad we can bring it to an international audience,” Rhiannon says WHAT: This quintet of young musicians from Wales currently in the midst of their first North American tour specializes in new arrangements of traditional Welsh reels Signed on the back of an impressive post-season test with Trident Australian Calan Williams is out to prove he deserves a place at this level whilst learning as much as he can along the way The Australian will step up on the back of two seasons in F3 with Jenzer Motorsport He finished as the Swiss team’s highest points scorer in 2021 taking a maiden podium with P3 in Race 1 at Le Castellet Williams finished second in the 2016 Western Australian Formula Ford series and won the 2017 Australian Formula 3 Premier Series before making the move to European Racing Spanish Formula 3 and Toyota Racing Series desserts and growing up down under: Getting to know the real Calan Williams Williams prepared to risk it all in Feature Race fightback Green Fields of America and Calan are set to perform in New York City on Friday For over 40 years, Green Fields of America has been performing traditional Irish music and dance around the world. Founded by acclaimed musician and folklorist Mick Moloney (who recently passed away), this supergroup has included many Celtic music luminaries such as the late Dennis Cahill This concert is part of the World Music Institute’s Origins Series Presented in partnership with Irish Arts Center Doors: 7 PM | Show: 8 PMPeter Norton Symphony Space2537 Broadway (at 95th Street) More at www.worldmusicinstitute.org Note: this concert is cancelled, due to the passing of Mick Moloney Please enter an answer in digits:13 + three = 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 Please select what you would like included for 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led to a wonderful celebration of everything wicked As evil spirits allegedly dislike fumes and loud noises the custom of burning massive bonfires and celebrating loudly became a staple of the occasion Calan Mai was also a prime time for divination given its connection with the supernatural in Welsh mythology was just the right moment to find out the identity of your true love The day is also characterized by the hawthorn decorations used to embellish the exterior of homes Calan Mai was a celebration of the approaching spring as well as the start of a new agricultural cycle for it meant the beginning of a period of bountiful harvests It was also the time of year when animals came out of hibernation some farmers would celebrate the day their cattle went out to the forest to begin their seasonal grazing the first day of May was celebrated as the beginning of a new spring People would frequently participate in dancing and feasting events to celebrate the joy of summer warmth The Calan Mai Festival combines all of these historical customs and is still celebrated in Wales the way it always has The unnamed poet sought to convey this sense of human delight and sexual emancipation by placing it within the framework of the seasons' rotation William Howells writes that in Carmarthenshire protection is provided by placing the branches of the mountain ash tree over the doors of dwellings The 'Beltane flames' are usually lit on May Eve although they might also be lit on the first May carols first appeared in manuscripts form in the 17th Century and took until the 18th Century to appear in local almanacs and ballad leaflets Calan Mai was regarded as the official start of summer when plant life had completed its yearly regeneration celebrations for this day will begin at midnight on April 30 and will go until the evening of May 1 as well as the rituals and traditions connected with it locals gathered branches and flowers to adorn their homes and celebrate growth and fertility You could do the same as part of the celebrations to share their seasonal glee with the townspeople and maybe money if their singing was deemed worthy Metheglin or mead were popular drinks during the Calan Mai celebrations It was often prepared with herbs such as woodruff a sweet-smelling plant commonly used in traditional winemaking Wales boasts more castles per square mile than any other country on the planet Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch a Welsh hamlet has the world's second-longest place name Sir George Everest was the surveyor who first surveyed Mount Everest and gave it the name Everest Snowdon (or Yr Wyddfa) is Wales' highest peak (3,560 ft) A lot of activities would take place on May Day The cows would be put out for pasture and households would relocate from their valley (Hendre) dwellings to their summer pastures on higher ground (the Hafod) Carol singers would visit each home in May allegedly bringing good fortune to every family they visited They would wish them a fruitful summer after the hardships of winter the first of May was connected with fire lighting and provide an opportunity for cleansing and illness prevention — a more intense form of spring cleaning We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Trident’s Calan Williams is expecting a very tough event this weekend at Paul Ricard The Australian is already preparing for the sweltering conditions that are forecast from Friday to Sunday in Le Castellet and the limitations won’t solely be on the tyres Williams says that driver fitness could be a critical factor in both the Sprint and Feature Races With the temperatures expected to be comfortably in the mid-30’s surviving the heat and maintaining performance levels could hold as much of an advantage as easing the Pirelli rubber to the chequered flag “It will make the tyre degradation situation a bit more difficult I'm not 100% sure how bad it's going to be here especially with the compounds we have and they change a little bit every year But the heat definitely won't help with the tyre deg So we might see some interesting strategies in the races depending on what teams expect driving when you've got three layers of big fireproof stuff on as well which will add a bit to the fatigue effect and it'll make the actual physical fitness of each driver even more important.” Paul Ricard is a circuit Williams does have prior experience around having driven the circuit last year in Formula 3 Having made the step up to F2 this year with Trident he says the adaptation to the fast-paced nature of the season has been one of the biggest things to acclimatise to While he hasn’t had a stand-out result to point to just yet the Trident man knows what he needs to do in order to thread together a positive weekend and the work will start early on this weekend READ MORE: 2019 Champion De Vries set for Mercedes FP1 appearance at French Grand Prix He missed Free Practice in Spielberg last time out a factor that he believes cost him a few tenths in pace for the remainder of the weekend A clean Qualifying session is what Williams is coveting more than anything and if he can get a good lap in then the Trident driver believes a positive result is on the cards much busier than I've been used to in the past but I'm definitely looking forward to this one I’ve had some good results here in the past This car around the circuit is going to be completely different compared to Formula 3 I think the preparation I've done with the team has been very good and I'm sure as soon as we get on track “The aim for me this weekend is to get a good performance in Qualifying After that you’re basically set for the weekend missing practice was a big shame because I'm sure I would have been much more competitive in that session I think I was missing only one and a half tenths or two tenths to make the top 10 So going into Qualifying with zero practice I think it was a good result And I'm sure if I had the 15 laps in practice I would have gone into Qualifying and been much faster We just need to get a solid result in that then the weekend is good.” Williams is aiming to end the first half of the campaign on a high at Paul Ricard to set he and his Trident team up for a positive second phase of the season Teammate Richard Verschoor crossed the line first in the Spielberg Feature Race before losing the victory for a post-race technical infringement but Williams says that it is the type of result that the team is capable of achieving on a more regular basis and one that it richly deserves for all of the efforts it has put in As well as expecting big things for the team the Australian has set himself some high targets too not attempting to use the label of rookie to temper expectations But all the preparation we do with the engineers in the sim also helps a lot I think they're very committed to what they do I'm honestly very happy with the preparation that we do together and the team is very passionate about what they do I'm sure you can see how happy they all were when they won the race in Bahrain I think the work everyone's putting in how Richard and I are working together as well is helping a lot to push everyone forward READ MORE: The Le Castellet Race Pack it could be much better in terms of the potential I have compared to the results I've had some very good opportunities to finish in top 10 but then things have happened on track and I haven't had the result So I think it's a shame but the potential is definitely there “Everything in terms of preparation on the sim was all fine We're all going fast on the sim so I expect a good weekend And I know a good weekend is certainly possible and it's actually the expected result for me But in the end if things happen out of my control on track But in terms of moving forward from this point to the end of the season or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading or sign up for a new account to continue reading We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content no promotional deals were found matching that code Calan Martel won CNISSF State Championships in the mens slalom race and giant slalom race in early March Karina Martel won both the women’s slalom and giant slalom races at the CNISSF state championships in early March dominated the field at the state championships Calan won the men’s slalom and giant slalom events as well as the overall points title Karina won the women’s slalom and giant slalom events as well as the overall points championship Calan Martel along with his Colfax High School teammates Calan Martel wasn’t even two years old before he was making his way down a snow covered mountain on a pair of skis “I liked it from the beginning,” the Nevada City resident and Colfax… “I liked it from the beginning,” the Nevada City resident and Colfax High School senior said “Who doesn’t like going down the slopes at a high speed wasn’t even a year old before she was strapped into some skis and pulled around the slopes by her parents The Martel siblings’ early introduction to the sport of downhill skiing has led to lots of accolades including state championship titles for both but has also taught them valuable lessons about life “It’s really hard to go down a course that fast and it’s taken a lot of hard work to get to where I’m at.” said Calan who won CNISSF State Championships in the men’s slalom race and giant slalom race in early March “That work ethic will carry on for the rest of my life.” who won both the women’s slalom and giant slalom races at the State Championships and you have to make it through without crashing Colfax head coach Casey McGlothlan said the Martels ability to lead is what sticks out to him “They are tremendous leaders and tremendous students They are good on and off the mountain,” he said “They are the personification of how to lead and they’re very good with their teammates.” McGlothlan added what sets the Martels apart from the rest of the pack when it comes to racing is their experience but also noted their approach is one of calm confidence “It’s like he has ice water in his veins,” McGlothlan said know what’s going to happen and execute it Calan said earning the individual state titles this year was special because he failed to do so the year before but added that winning the state championship as a team was equally important “It was just a really fun time spent with my friends,” he said “We couldn’t have won the boys title if it wasn’t for Logan (McGlothlan) who is also an accomplished soccer player and won All-Pioneer Valley League honors for his play with the Colfax team this season is now deciding on where he will attend college He hopes to play soccer at the next level and continue to ski He added he wants to study engineering or bio chemistry “I just want to get the best education I can get the college experience and hopefully play soccer,” he said is still immersed in her ski racing season recently competing at a Junior Olympic event in Alaska She’s not sure how far she wants to go with the sport but said she does plan to keep defending her spot on the top of the CNISSF State Championship podium “My goal is to get it all four years,” she said To contact Sports Editor Walter Ford, call 530-477-4232 or email wford@theunion.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Trident driver Calan Williams has experienced an up-and-down year so far in 2022 The Australian has been putting the building blocks in place in what is his maiden campaign in the Championship and has been buoyed by the news and prospect of a home race to look forward to in 2023 when F2 visits Albert Park and Melbourne for the first time “I’m really looking forward to racing at home in Australia,” he said especially for the Australian drivers who have never had the chance to race in front of their home crowd I think it’s going to be a really special event for me especially with the new modifications to Albert Park While the Aussie fans will surely bring their own flavour to the F2 calendar focus is squarely on the ’22 campaign for Williams We sat down with him to talk about the year so far his mentality and approach to racing and how he’s aiming high with six rounds under his belt His high point came in Jeddah: a season-best fourth place finish while an agonising stall on the grid in Barcelona at the beginning of the Sprint Race is arguably the low ebb All things considered he says his opening foray in Formula 2 has been solid some of the results have been very promising has been quite good throughout the year and in the tests “I've made a step forward from the end of last year I was doing plenty of preparation with the team spent as much time in Italy as I could really to be with the team doing a lot of training physically and mentally And I think all of that has really come into play and helped to make this step because it is a big jump from F3 to F2 Everything is this constant process of trying to extract the maximum you can out of every single element and understanding how you need to prioritise “It's not just a step-up in the performance of the car I make the analogy sometimes whether it's right or wrong but it'd be like you’re playing football It's a completely different driving style the car is so different that there's a lot to learn and a lot that you have to prepare for coming into a season especially such a busy season like this year And I think that work has really paid off.” Since last season’s F3 campaign with Jenzer Motorsport Williams says that not much has changed in terms of his approach Refining what he already knows has instead been the focus and dedicating himself to combing over the details has been crucial for his first F2 season The Trident man described building up confidence and understanding inside the car and working with the team out of it as “a constant process” and one he continues to alter round after round “I wouldn't say necessarily I’ve changed anything from last year but as you start to work more with your team and with yourself you begin to understand what you need more or less of You’re still doing all the work but you’re understanding which areas you need to prioritise not only with the sim preparation absolutely everything is this constant process of trying to extract the maximum you can out of every single element that is part of motorsport and understanding how you need to prioritise READ MORE: A race in my words: Richard Verschoor “It's not like there's one formula where this is the best way to do it For everyone it's different depending on how much experience you have and who you are as a person There are 100 different things that come into play it's all about understanding yourself.” Qualifying is the main area that Williams says has grown the most since 2021 His Jeddah Qualifying performance set him up for his career-best P4 finish in the Feature Race and there’s more pace to come according to the Australian “One thing that’s taken a step forward compared to last year has been my one lap pace in Qualifying I think that's something that that has gone so much better than last year and it's something I continue to work on It was something I knew last year that I needed to work on in the offseason that I had constantly on my mind and was constantly a priority with the team when I was doing work with them And a lot of that work obviously helps and as I continued to gain more experience in Formula 2 and if I continue with that work then it can only get better.” a circuit in which Williams has driven on back in his F3 days the Trident driver says his targets are continuing to evolve His last visit to Silverstone came in 2020 and resulted in a double DNF but two P14 finishes the weekend before during the double-header at the Northamptonshire circuit is a result to build on “I think it always helps to have experience of a circuit first it still helps a lot to understand the track because simulators are great but they always will have their limitations even in a different car is generally an advantage." That experience combined with his knowledge of the Trident car as the season approaches the halfway stage Williams says he can begin to target a top 10 finish in the Championship by the time the final chequered flag falls in Abu Dhabi but he says he is open to adjusting those expectations should the results not come his way and that it’s all in the pursuit of his development for 2023 and that future home race READ MORE: Calan Williams: My greatest influences “My goals will continue to develop throughout the season but it's never the same as an actual competitive session I'm starting to refine my goals now and will continue to throughout the season a good result for me would be to finish top 10 in the championship I also believe that that is 100% where I should be depending on how things pan out and where I need to progress in the future I'm still pretty open-minded but that would be a solid result for the year.” The 2022-23 season marks Calan Fougner’s fourth season as the lead assistant coach for VCSU baseball Fougner joined the Viking staff in February 2020 He primarily works with the pitchers and catchers The Vikings finished the 2021-22 season with a 22-22 overall record and a 12-11 mark in conference play David Demeter set a new school record with 29 extra-base hits and was named 1st Team All-Conference He posted Top 5 marks in VCSU history in several categories Avery Bennefeld and Dustin Mertz were both named 2nd Team All-Conference VCSU's pitchers struck out 329 batters in 340 innings led by William Hlady's 71 strikeouts in 63 innings pitched During the 2020-21 season – Fougner's second season at VCSU – the Vikings posted a 23-26 overall record and a 14-9 conference mark to finish third in the NSAA standings VCSU's pitchers set a new school record with 359 strikeouts during the season The Vikings posted a 6-10 overall record during Fougner’s first season in 2020 which was cut short in early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic Fougner was the head coach at Denfeld High School in Duluth He coached Denfeld High to a 58-38 record over his final four seasons (.605 winning percentage) and in 2019 he led Denfeld to the Minnesota State Baseball Tournament for the first time since 1954 Denfeld High won the Section 7AAA championship in 2019 and Fougner was named the Section 7AAA Coach of the Year Fougner has also previously worked as an assistant coach at University of Wisconsin-Superior and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College He played collegiate baseball for four seasons at Wisconsin-Superior He graduated with a degree in English - Secondary Education with a coaching minor Thanks for visiting Calan Williams is not set to race in the Formula 2 season finale at Yas Marina Circuit next month having left the Trident team he was driving for The 22-year-old Australian currently lies 22nd in the championship standings with fourth place in the Jeddah sprint race being the sole points finish of his rookie season He stepped up to F2 this year after two FIA Formula 3 Championship campaigns with Jenzer Motorsport in which he claimed a podium and two other points finishes I know I demonstrated my capability at F2 level,” said Williams “Jeddah was a great result and I have been very pleased with many of the races I have put together in my rookie season often finishing just outside the points or experiencing misfortune when running inside the scoring positions and as the season progressed circumstances just did not fall my way “We are now at a point where it is important that I consider what is the best path for me to pursue in the interests of my ongoing career in motorsport.” Trident has not announced who will replace Williams for the final round on November 18-20 “It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Calan Williams,” said Trident’s team manager Giacomo Ricci a fruitful working relationship with the Australian rookie ends which has given Trident Motorsport the opportunity to appreciate a man a professional and a driver of indisputable value Trident Motorsport wishes Calan Williams and his management the best of luck in the upcoming professional challenges.” Established in 2011 and previously found at PaddockScout.com Formula Scout is home to regular news and features from the world of junior single-seater racing tracking the progress of future grand prix stars We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of 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for a Carol Stream man accused of firing several times into a Carol Stream residence appeared at a bond hearing this morning where Judge Brian Telander set bond at $250,000 with 10% to apply Calan has been charged with one count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony) and one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony) Also charged in the incident is an Aurora juvenile The juvenile appeared at a detention hearing this morning where Judge Anthony Coco order he be held until at least his next court appearance which is scheduled for December 29 He has been charged with one count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony) one count of Possession of a Stolen Firearm (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Possession of a Firearm officers with the Carol Stream Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the 600 block of Willow Wood officers observed the window of the sliding glass door severely cracked and two gun-shot holes in the ceiling Officers also found eleven shell casings in the north parking lot of the apartment complex Calan and a sixteen-year-old juvenile went to the residence and once there when an occupant of the residence opened the sliding glass door to see the cause of the disturbance It is further alleged that after the shooting authorities identified Calan and the juvenile as suspects in the shooting both suspects were located in Glendale Heights when the juvenile was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit officers located a 9 mm handgun approximately two feet away from him Calan will not be tolerated in DuPage County and will be met with the full force and effect of the law no one in the residence was injured as a result of this alleged behavior I commend the Carol Stream Police Department for their outstanding work in the quick identification and apprehension of Mr I thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Heather Misura and Alyssa Rabulinski for their work in securing strong charges against these two defendants.” — DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B “These careless individuals put the lives of our residents in danger and I can only thank the patrol officers who tracked them down and the detectives who completed the investigation for holding them accountable for their actions This can’t be tolerated in our communities.” — Carol Stream Chief of Police William Holmer Calan’s next court appearance is scheduled for arraignment on January 13 Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt Roselle Resident Sentenced to Ten Years for Pouring Boiling Water on Her Sleeping Boyfriend Chicago Firefighter Dies After Suffering Critical Burn Injuries in Fire on Marmora Avenue in Chicago Last Week “Someday soon we’ll stop to ponder what on earth’s this spell we’re under.” so don’t waste it living someone else’s life Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” ID — Eagle High School held its first day of early signing for football Four players signed letters of intent with three out of four staying in Idaho (Below is the transcript from the broadcast story) Four Mustang football players are heading to the next level The Mustangs of Eagle High School were the number one football team in the state heading into the postseason Now four members of that roster are beginning the next chapter in their playing careers Smiles and cheers filled the Career Center at Eagle High School as three football players took part in the first early signing day of the year it's pretty surreal that's the only way I could put it." Defensive lineman Seth Brock is headed to Montana State quarterback Davis Harsin is headed to Idaho State and tight end Calan Huish heading up to the University of Idaho O-lineman Leon Evans was not able to attend but he will be joining Huish in Moscow next season "The coaching staff and the people that are there are who I'm really looking forward to spending time with." I could tell that these boys had already bought into the programs "I really believe in what the coaches are doing there I love throwing the ball and they throw the ball a lot," explained Harsin instead of looking for a bunch of transfers in the transfer portal like I want one coach to coach me throughout college they just made it that that's the place I want to be," said the excited "It’s really a blessing to have a division one school close to home offer me a scholarship." Head coach James Cluphf tells me there are still a few more players who intend to sign with a school in the coming months We cover stories making an impact in Eagle. This is your home to stay on top of what is changing in Eagle and why it matters to you and your family. We want to hear from you! Click here and tell us what we should be covering in your neighborhood It's the one that often means the most and Calan Williams certainly hasn’t forgotten his maiden trip to the podium last season Casting his mind back to the first race of Formula 3’s trip to Le Castellet, the Trident driver recalled the key moments and feeling behind his first piece of silverware in the Championship so I knew what I was capable of but I just wasn’t able to show it at the previous round but I really just wanted to show what I could do after the first round not going so well I had that bit of extra motivation as well “Before the actual race when I knew I was starting on reverse grid pole but actually nothing more than usual which was a surprise for me my feeling going into the race was that I knew I had a great chance of scoring a really good result I wasn’t putting a huge amount of pressure on myself either “The start off the line was very good because starting on pole there is a bit tricky because you have the inside line for Turn 1 the grid spot is not exactly on the racing line because the racing line goes from left to right on the straight I think once you get to the front of the grid so maybe the track was a bit cleaner than usual I got off the line quite well and was leading for the first seven or eight laps before I lost the position for the whole race I was fighting at the front READ MORE: There’s no place like home for Richard Verschoor I think it was actually one of the best races of last year from a spectator point of view because it wasn’t one of those races where you just start at the front and finish at the front you can see – I think the guys who were first and second ahead of me started sixth and 10th and it must have been one of the races where it was less advantageous to start on pole because of how much overtaking there was you just want the race to finish as soon as possible I think if you ask any driver who’s leading a race they’ll all say the same thing – they just want the race to end I knew that if I kept it clean and didn’t make any mistakes then I’d have a great chance to finish where I was on the podium My goal was just to keep it clean and finish the race well especially after such a tough round before in Barcelona because we were very quick all throughout pre-season testing so I think in the first two races I managed to fight from like 21st to 11th I just hadn’t had the opportunity to show it so to get a podium at the first race of the next round was really special It was a confirmation almost of the hard work we’d been putting in READ MORE: Olli Caldwell: My greatest influences “I gained a bit of confidence from it because it’s one thing to be very fast in testing but then to actually get the result on track is another thing there were definitely some opportunities where I could have defended better and got an even better result I could have won the race or finished second “One thing I would do differently is to adapt my racecraft a bit and I think that’s something that’s come a long way in the past year It’s just something that’s continued to improve as I’ve gained experience.” Lawrence University hosted the first World Music Series Concert of the 2017-2018 academic year Stansbury Theatre was packed with audience members eager to hear Calan Calan is a Welsh folk band which comprises five members with various instrumental and vocal abilities In the minutes before the band took the stage audience members had time to read the amusing program notes that detailed a few of the group’s adventurcalaes including some time spent in a detainment cell in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport due to a deportation misunderstanding Once the five entered the greenly-lit Stansbury stage they took up their instruments and began to play an energetic tune that had members of the crowd bobbing their heads to the beat and even clapping along occasionally the band featured guitarist and producer Sam Humphreys; vocalist champion clog-dancer and accordionist Bethan Williams-Jones; champion fiddler bagpiper and vocalist Patrick Rimes; fiddler and vocalist Angharad Jenkins; and harpist Alice French The band displayed eye-catching wardrobe choices with bold yet pleasing colors that somehow all worked together onstage The first couple of songs in the set featured some amazing clogging by Williams-Jones and impressive bagpipe and other wind instrument playing by Rimes people’s faces were alight with joy; it was apparent that Calan had already won over the crowd Jenkins informed the audience that they had just started their American tour so they were feeling “quite fresh at the moment.” There was no doubt about it; the band seemed eager to engage and perform with spunk and artistry Some highlights of Calan’s performance included a somber piece called “The Rejected Maiden,” which told the heartbreaking story of a young girl who after becoming pregnant due to a sexual assault was cast out from her family and her village and ultimately committed suicide The band also played a heartwarming lullaby featuring a beautiful harp and guitar medley that French dedicated to the band’s previous harpist who had to leave the group after she had a baby the band documented the night when two of them spent time in a Chicago O’Hare International Airport detainment cell with their song “#DeportationSelfie.” The song’s name is in reference to a selfie taken on the airport runway and posted by the band on Instagram to which the press back in Wales reacted in a sensational fashion Calan strives “…to prove that traditional music based on folklore and taught and performed through the generations the performance I saw in Stansbury Theatre was the closest to a rock concert that I have ever experienced there and the folk elements of the band’s songs made everything richer Calan even had the audience join in for part of their song documenting the tale of the dragon on the Welsh flag by shouting “Hey The band also encouraged the audience to come up to the front and dance for their final number offering a free CD to the first person who dared to crowd surf A crowd did gather before the orchestra pit at the base of the stage and some people did dance freely to the final number and almost everyone clapped their hands with enthusiasm to the beat applause and cheers were so loud that Calan returned to the stage for an encore Calan’s performance was able to make me forget the stresses and worries of a typical Lawrence Monday and I do not think I was the only one; such is the power of great music the World Music Series began with a bang last week The next performance in the series will feature Nirmala Rajasekar Quartet on Wednesday Subscribe to the print edition of The Lawrentian today! 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The Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their own opinions using the parameters outlined in the editorial policy. 2021 at 10:27 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Police say Jimmy Calan fired shots into a home in Carol Stream on Dec (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office )CAROL STREAM IL — Two teens are in custody after police say they fired gunshots into a home in Carol Stream Sunday was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon A 16-year-old Aurora boy was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm in connection with the incident Police say Calan and the boy went to a home in the 600 block of Willow Wood around 3:30 a.m and threw a rock through a sliding glass door Police say someone inside the home opened the glass door which prompted Calan and the teen to fire shots Calan and the teen are then accused of fleeing on foot who say they found a 9 mm handgun two feet from them Prosecutors say 11 shell casings were also found on the ground outside the residence Calan will not be tolerated in DuPage County and will be met with the full force and effect of the law,” DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a news release no one in the residence was injured as a result of this alleged behavior." Calan is currently being held in DuPage County Jail on $250,000 bond and is set to appear in court again Jan Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Every time they step on the mat inside Cape Fear High School’s wrestling room, dubbed “the dungeon,” a certain group of Colts have to say a certain phrase.  “I’m gonna be a state champion,” Cape Fear wrestling coach Heath Wilson said.  If the Colts don’t say that mantra, there’s a price to pay, unless that wrestler has won a state championship.  “Every time you step onto it, we had to say it out loud or we had to do 10 pushups,” sophomore Samuel Aponte said.  “When I was a freshman, I had to do like 50 pushups each day because each time I stepped off, I was horrible at it. Sophomore year, I did better but still mostly forgot about it.”  Well, Aponte and senior Calan Staub won’t have to worry about saying those words the next time they take the mat. The latest Colts to claim a state title, Aponte and Staub spoke their success into existence.  “Now, I don’t have to do those 10 pushups anymore, so that’s great,” said Aponte, a 106-pound champion at the N.C. High School Athletic Association state finals on Feb. 19 at Greensboro Coliseum.  After watching Aponte win the final match, Wilson recalls a conversation he had with the sophomore in a hallway at the venue.  “He turned around and looked at me and said, ‘I don’t have to say I’m going to be a state champion anymore.’ None of my state champions say it when they come back on the mat,” Wilson said.  “That’s something that … people take little things and they put ‘em up here (in your mind). It’s not insignificant because I want them reminded every day of what they’re putting out blood, sweat and tears for. It was a good weekend.” Staub made the weekend even better when he took top honors in the 152-pound division to give the Colts their second state champion. Like his sophomore teammate, Staub thought about the practices and the ritual that arrives when the Colts take the mat.  “Both of us, we were like, that’s one of our goals so we don’t have to say that anymore,” Staub said with a smile.  “Now, when I come in every once in a while after the season and stuff, I don’t have to say it anymore. It’s one of those things where you’re like, ‘Finally, you’ve reached that.’ " With Aponte set to chase more championships and Staub set to continue his wrestling career at Mount Olive, Wilson embraced the differences in each of the championship moments at the coliseum.  “The past two years, three years, I’ve gotten a hug from somebody and he (Staub) starts walking off the other side of the mat,” Wilson said, with a smile, as he reflected on previous champions, including his son, Dallas, a three-time title winner. “I look at him and I’m like, ‘Calan, I’m not getting no love?’ Then, he runs and jumps in my arms. Dallas broke my back, but I had to ask for it this time. It was a feeling of completion at that moment with Calan. It’s a feeling of what’s to come from Aponte. So, it’s two very different feelings. I felt great about both, just in different realms.”  In addition to the success of Aponte and Staub, Cape Fear took home a pair of silver medals to complete the program’s historic weekend in Greensboro.  Jaden Paul, a senior at 182 pounds, and 220-pound competitor Landon Sargent, a sophomore, secured second-place finishes to help the Colts earn a third-place finish among 3-A squads.  “It was very euphoric to have four in the finals. I’ve never had this before in my life,” Wilson said.  “I told Cam Spence, the coach at South View, it could’ve gone a lot worse but it could’ve gone a lot better. Honestly, it could have. It’s something that, next year, I’m excited for. I’m already geared up.”  The ending softened the blow of the trials at the beginning of the season. As a team, the Colts had to deal with several season-ending injuries that hindered their hopes of competing at their highest level in dual tournaments.  “We thought we were going to do well as a dual team, but then five or six people started to get hurt,” Staub said.  “It was season-ending injuries, so we were kind of offset a little bit for the whole season. … We pushed through it and we wrestled very hard.”  With the injuries in mind, Wilson shifted his focus to individual success in an attempt to maximize his group’s potential.  “We had, probably, the most lackluster showing in a dual setting. With the injuries on top of that, it really took us into a place that we’ve never been. I’m normally very competitive on the dual side,” Wilson said.  “We decided to change the mentality in the room and look at the individual focus. We started focusing on everything we were weak in, individually, and trimmed down the troops. I could be a lot more hands-on with the kids who were still there and still performing.”  The setbacks couldn’t stop the Colts from making their own history for a program that has experienced plenty of success. They continued to showcase their talent and learn from big-time events across the state with the state finals in mind.  Wilson hopes to add some representation of that success in the wrestling room and the gym to inspire the next generation to join the program.  “That’s something that’s a leg up in my room. I’m gonna work on the recognition because that’s something that I need in my room and that big gym out there,” Wilson said.  “You’re talking about 10 state champions in eight years. The number of state champions that we’ve cranked out in the number of years … the recognition gets the middle schoolers out. We need that."  Even with the storybook ending as a high school wrestler, it didn’t take long for Staub to focus on his next task as he joins a Mount Olive program that includes a pair of former Colts in Dallas Wilson and Michael Vernagallo.  “So soon, I was left unsatisfied because I want to pursue more,” Staub said. “I want to wrestle in college and win a Division II championship. That’s my new goal now and I’m ready to move on to that.”  Aponte isn’t satisfied either, but he’s happy to change up his mat routine. Finally, he can savor the silence without being punished.   “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime feeling. I’m trying to do it two more times,” Aponte said of winning a state title.  “When Coach said at practice, ‘Whoever wins, you don’t even have to say you’re a state champion anymore,’ I felt like my eyes lit up. When he said that and I won, I knew there would be no more 10 pushups for me.”  Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at rbaxley@fayobserver.com.  Save to My BitesizeSave to My BitesizeSavingSavedRemovingRemove from My BitesizeSave to My Bitesize close panelSign in to saveSave guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Sign inorRegisterThe spooky traditions of Halloween are often associated with North America but could the roots of those traditions lie closer to home than we think?Most people are aware that Halloween's origins lie in the northern European Celtic and pagan festival of Samhain Fewer people are aware of the unique and macabre Welsh traditions of our very own that are precursors to what is now known as Halloween "Literally translated from the Welsh ‘Winter’s Eve’ Noson Galan Gaeaf originated from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain which commemorated the end of the autumn and harvest season and the beginning of winter," explains Dr Emma Lile Dr Lile is the former curator of traditional customs at National Museum Wales so she knows a thing or two about Welsh culture and traditions was one of blurred boundaries between this life and the afterlife The Celtic calendar divided the year into a light half and a dark half In a time long before supermarkets and central heating food was scarce and people worried that they and their livestock would not survive the harsh weather Pre-Christian folklore suggested that the first day of winter was when the veil between our world and the ‘otherworld’ known as Annwn was at its thinnest These beliefs eventually combined with Christian festivals and we have the emergence of Noson Galan Gaeaf the Christian church adopted and adapted some of Samhain’s traditions into its religious holidays of All Saints' Day (1 November) and All Souls' Day (2 November)," adds Dr Lile "Both of these festivals were concerned with remembering and honouring the dead… Rather than eradicating Pagan traditions completely therefore Christians sought to absorb certain rituals into their own faith and claim them as their own." In pre-industrial times the changing of the seasons and belief that spirits were walking the Earth were marked with a number of eerie traditions and superstitions that had mostly died out by the turn of the 20th century Roughly translated as 'The Tailless Black Sow' this mythical beast was one of the most frightening ghosts connected with Noson Galan Gaeaf one of the local men would don a pig skin and chase the children home from the village bonfire Children were told that the much-feared Hwch Ddu would catch the last child to make it home that night This was used as a game to scare the children but also to get them home on time and teach them about the dangers of straying too far on their own The name gwrachod means ‘witches’ or ‘hags’ Men would roam the villages dressed in rags and masks People believed dressing up like this would repel evil spirits but it could also have been to scare people into giving them treats Local people would gather together on Noson Galan Gaeaf The stones would be placed in the bonfire or coelcerth it was seen as an omen of your impending death ‘The White Lady’ is an apparition from Celtic mythology Some say she guards graveyards and crossroads from other darker spirits Others say she has a more sinister purpose - luring unsuspecting travellers to their doom by asking for help or offering treasure Other people claimed that she was headless and would maraud around the countryside looking for victims with her partner in crime Dr Lile is keen to point out that although the commercialisation of 21st century Halloween has changed the festival a great deal the themes and characteristics of Noson Galan Gaeaf still endure as we enter the dark half of the year: "The date has remained the same Despite the influence from across the Atlantic the spirit of the spookiest night of the year has lingered throughout the ages "The influence of American traditions is particularly striking such as decorating one’s house or going trick-or-treating When it comes to the human emotions linked to Halloween however these are truly timeless and eternal." cyfnod pan all ysbrydion grwydro byd y byw What was life like before we had a police force videoWhat was life like before we had a police force A Central Texas family is starting a new foundation to bring more accessibility to others in wheelchairs Jody and Melissa Copp have been navigating what it looks like for a family to have two children who use wheelchairs and walkers "We've navigated this world for a decade and we have gone through just about every hardship imaginable," Melissa Copp said The family said they have dealt with insurance issues and learning what it looks like to raise a child with a medical condition that wasn't diagnosed for years have a rare genetic disorder that only 11 people in the world have "It's a genetic mutation of the PNPT1 gene and it's directly responsible for all of the mitochondria in their body Because they have a deficiency in their mitochondria they're susceptible to organ failure at any sign of distress," Melissa said.  Calan and Lawson haven't always lived in a home that allowed them to walk around with their walkers "[Before] they were accessing two rooms in our entire home and we knew they deserved better We knew they needed to access their entire home that's what they deserved," Melissa said.  Jody and Melissa started researching ways to help their sons through grants and holding fundraisers to raise enough money to buy and renovate a home that would meet their needs.  Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Foundation chose the Copp family to be the recipients of an accessible home and to be featured on an episode of "Fixer Upper." The family now has an accessible home for their sons complete with an adult changing table that raises up so Jody and Melissa don't have to bend down to change the boys "It's night and day from what we were doing before," Jody said "We want to be able to put these in other homes because we know how much this has saved our backs and saved our lives." The family is now starting the Raising Wheels Foundation. The foundation is a resource for families in a similar situation to create a more accessible community in changing areas and bathrooms and eventually provide grants to help families build an accessible home "We feel like we can relate to a lot of those that are out there because we live this life," Jody Copp said The Copps are telling their story in a new book called "The Triumph Book: Raising Wheels" which will include stories from other families across the nation who are dealing with similar journeys For more information, visit their website Calan Williams will continue racing with Jenzer Motorsport in the FIA Formula 3 Championship this year The Australian driver stepped up to the series in 2020 from Euroformula and scored a best finish of 14th He did qualify as high as fourth at Monza and fifth at the Hungaroring Williams stayed with Jenzer through both post-season tests in October He was joined throughout by the team’s Italian Formula 4 racer Filip Ugran “I’m really looking forward to competing another season with Jenzer,” he said “There was quite a few times where we showed the potential in 2020 We started our 2021 preparations at the recent tests in Barcelona and Jerez very strongly so I’m looking forward to what we can achieve together “The first few races are so important have some good performances and get some points on the board That’s huge not only for the driver’s confidence A race-winner in 2019 with new Formula 1 racer Yuki Tsunoda Jenzer scored a solitary podium last season with Matteo Nannini – who has switched to HWA for 2021 “We are really motivated to have Calan back with us for his second season in FIA F3 fighting for maximum points in the new exciting weekend format featuring 21 races,” team boss Andreas Jenzer said The Cape Fear wrestling team racked up in Greensboro with a pair of state titles and two silver medals at the N.C High School Athletic Association state championships.  brought state championships back to Fayetteville as the Colts’ top performers.  secured second-place finishes to help the Colts earn a third-place finish among 3-A teams at Greensboro Coliseum Cape Fear was one of just three 3-A squads to reach triple digits.  21 Cape Fear region wrestlers claimed top-six finishes Aiden McCaffrey of Union Pines and Pinecrest’s Jayden Dobeck also won state championships McCaffrey won a 3-A title at 170 pounds and Dobeck won a 4-A crown at 160.  The Patriots had four more wrestlers finish among the top four in their divisions with Robert Hyder finishing fourth at 182 and Chase Godwin claiming fourth at 285.  Pine Forest’s Jacob Green, who bounced back from a knee injury finished third at 195 pounds to pace five more wrestlers from Cumberland County.  Douglas Byrd’s Demarcus Carroll took fifth at 170 pounds for the Eagles. Gray’s Creek’s Richard Williams Terry Sanford’s Luc Young and Seventy-First’s Donavan Frederick finished sixth in their divisions to round out Fayetteville’s top finishers.  Hoke County and Lumberton each had two wrestlers earn spots on the podium Jackson Buck finished third for the Pirates and Quintez Shipman had a fifth-place nod had a fifth-place finish for the Bucks and Landen Nelson took sixth.  and sixth-place finisher Nicholas Mascolino of Union Pines wrapped up the Cape Fear region’s best of the weekend