View Visitation & Service details > It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond E touching the lives of many others on his journey Ray was born in Gettysburg to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Revlock) Menges After high school Ray earned a degree in education from Gettysburg College and began his career as a social studies teacher at Gettysburg Jr Ray went on to receive a Master’s degree in counselor education from Shippensburg University In 1968 Ray married Beth (Stitely) Menges and they went on to share 56 years of marriage and three wonderful sons that year they moved to Lancaster where Ray began a 30-year career as an educator in the School District of Lancaster Ray was passionate about education and during his tenure he served in many capacities beginning as a school counselor Ray received certification as a school administrator from Western Maryland College and became house principal at McCaskey High School Ray went on to serve in central administration as Director of Buildings and Grounds His final position at the district was Director of Human Resources Ray had great respect for the dedication and expertise of the faculty and staff in the School District of Lancaster Family and home were Ray’s greatest joys in life He loved spending time with his sons and grandchildren Ray enjoyed taking meticulous care of their home and gardens His skill and passion for landscape design plantings and colorful flowers was evident to all who visited their beautiful gardens Ray set high standards for himself and had a tireless work ethic He could organize an approach to any task and didn’t stop until it was completed Philadelphia; and Jeffrey (Paula Zschoche) Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of service Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in Green Hill Cemetery In lieu of flowers please contribute to a charity of your choice Condolence Message: Be sure to include your name Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted Ray was a great Father in law & father figure for me for 15 years He always supported education & even my alternative one as a licensed massage therapist he loved our Lotus (pug) & she adored Ray weddings and sharing your beautiful home with me My family mourns too and always respected Ray deeply Give Lotus kisses from me~ Ray lots of love Amy♡ was one of the really good ones.  Kind and intervening to help at a most critical time.  May the Lord remember this man in a very special way.  I will.  May the family rest with peace knowing that kindness and peacemaking are the highest orders of human quality and Mr Menges personified these with gentile compassion.  Prayers are with family and friends.  I first met Ray many years ago when my son transferred to what was then Wheatland Jr Ray was instrumental in correcting a placement issue that allowed my son to have a successful school experience from that year until he graduated I’ve always been grateful for Ray’s efficient handling of the situation Ray was a good man and he made a difference please accept our heartfelt sympathy on Ray’s passing We feel devastated by the loss of our dear friend and mourn with you Ray was the consummate host and always made guests feel welcome in your home We cherish the memories of our travels together to London Ray loved visiting Longwood and other gardens card games where none us could remember the rules Ray was a good friend and a good man who left us much too soon Our seven funeral homes in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home NJ – The New York Giants have selected Coach Melissa Menges of Holmdel High School (Holmdel NJ) as the High School Flag Football Coach of the Week for Week 4 of the 2025 season The High School Flag Football Coach of the Week Award is part of the Giants' continuing effort to support local high school flag football programs Each week during the high school girls flag football season the Giants will select one area high school head coach as the Coach of the Week winner The selection is based on the coach's continuing commitment towards promoting youth football developing motivated student-athletes and contributing overall to their community In recognition of Coach Menges selection as Coach of the Week a $2,000 check from The Giants Foundation will be given to the Homdel High School girls flag football program Coach Menges will also receive a certificate of recognition signed by Giants head coach Brian Daboll and will be honored at a recognition ceremony after the season and at a 2025 Giants preseason home game The Holmdel Hornets were among the first 8 high schools to offer high school girls flag football in the Shore Conference when the sport was introduced back in 2021 Menges has served as coach since the team was created five years ago and has helped to grow the sport year over year The state of New Jersey is in the final year of its high school girls flag football pilot program and looks to sanction flag football as a varsity sport next spring The Hornets are off to a 2-1 start to the season and are currently in third place in a competitive north division of the Shore Conference Menges grew up learning the game of football from her father who served as a coach and her brother who played and now leads her own team inspiring a generation of athletes to follow in her footsteps Menges also serves as a mathematics teacher at Holmdel High School and was named one of the "Teachers of the Year" through the Governor's Education of the Year Recognition Program in 2023 Menges also served as a coach in the second Shore Conference North/South All-Star game where she had two student-athletes on the roster representing Holmdel She continues to be a role model for her student-athletes and serves as an advocate for women in sports and is a vital resource to the Holmdel academic and athletic community "Melissa Menges has been a dedicated educator at Holmdel High School for the past 11 years Her strong work ethic and commitment to her students are reflected not only in the classroom but also through her active involvement in numerous school-related activities Menges serves as a head coach for three sports including 11 years as the head coach for both fall and winter cheerleading and five years leading the flag football team "She played a pivotal role in launching the Holmdel Girls Flag Football program and has been instrumental in its ongoing growth and success the team has quickly become one of the top programs in the Shore Conference Participation numbers have steadily increased and the team's achievements on the field speak for themselves—with a 22-7 record and four playoff appearances in the program's first five years We are grateful for the hard work and commitment of Ms Subscribe to Giants Text Alerts to stay up to date on breaking news The Giants Foundation to contribute $2,000 to Union-Endicott High School's flag football program The Giants Foundation to contribute $2,000 to Yonkers High School's flag football program The Giants Foundation to contribute $2,000 to Troy High School's flag football program The Giants Foundation will contribute $2,000 to the Northeastern Clinton's flag football program If the NFL didn't work out for Casey Kreiter the long snapper was happy to go teach high school science but that only made him the perfect person to hand out the Educator of the Year Award The Alan Page Community (APC) Award is the highest honor that the NFLPA can bestow upon a player USA Football and Hospital for Special Surgery partner every year to recognize 60 high school students in the Tri-State Area who possess a unique love of football while demonstrating the game's core character values of leadership For her work as the founder of Project Kind which addresses immediate needs for individuals experiencing homelessness and empowers them by providing the love and support they need DePaul has been named the New York Giants 2024 Inspire Change Changemaker Five Members of the New York State Association of Certified Football Officials named to November's Crew of the Month In recognition of Coach Ingram's selection as Coach of the Week a $4,000 check will be granted to the school's football program from The Giants Foundation and Gatorade The award recognizes NFL players for outstanding community service activities off the field as well as excellence on the field Thousands in Centre County Lose Power After Severe Storms Man Dies by Electrocution in State College After Severe Storm Damaged Power Lines Road Closures Continue in Centre County After Severe Storm It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Ryan Thomas Menges on March 18 of Bellefonte; his four brothers: Tyler Menges and his fiancé He is also survived by his maternal grandmother and nephews who will miss him dearly.  Ryan was preceded in death by his son Declan Ryan Ryan graduated from Bellefonte Area High School in 2009 and began his career in the food industry at the Penn Stater before moving to East Food District at Findlay Commons He was an integral part of his team and will be dearly missed by his colleagues Ryan took a break to serve his country as a United States Marine earning the rank of Lance Corporal with the Reserve Unit Ryan had a passion for fast cars and enjoyed attending car shows often spontaneously deciding to go to any he knew about His pride and joy was spending time with his daughter engaging in fun and challenging activities like trying the hottest gummy bear During his elementary and middle school years He cherished watching his favorite football teams the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles Ryan’s favorite place to travel to was to the beach.  He also loved creating and competing in cook-offs with his family sharing his culinary creations with everyone His dishes were so popular that friends and family would often say Ryan will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched He was a remarkable man who left this world far too soon Ryan you will never be forgotten but live in our hearts and our precious from 10-11am followed by a funeral service at 11am at the Freedom Life Church Bellefonte with Pastor Josh Simonetti officiating.  Those wishing to make memorial contributions may mail them directly to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business We offer the latest breaking news and videos straight from the Centre County region in Central PA Contact us: info@statecollege.com © Copyright 2000 –  2024 | StateCollege.com® | All Rights Reserved | State College PA – Centre County – Central Pennsylvania – Home of Penn State University This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. StateCollege.com Privacy Policy page went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday A public visitation will be held on Wednesday in the chapel at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell to James Ward and Ethel Watson Menges of Rockdale he opted instead to join the Navy when he was only 16 he received his GED and went to college at Texas A&M University of Tarleton where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agriculture and Applied Science from Kansas State University in May of 1979 he started working at Texas A&M University serving as an Extension Horticulturist for 30 years at Texas A&M University and Prairie View A&M He coordinated with all county agents around the state specializing in blueberries and peaches in Caldwell and they were married on March 21 but most of all he loved spending endless hours with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren Terry attended both Baptist and Christian churches all his life Terry always preached gun safety to his kids and grandkids and even though he did this he once shot himself in the leg on accident proving that no matter how safe you are accidents still happen His lively sense of humor and his bright and loving spirit will live in the hearts of those who love him forever Terry remained a devout and faithful person eagerly awaiting the day he could join the Lord His family is grateful for his life and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ Terry was preceded in death by his father and mother James Ward and Ethel (Watson) Menges; sister Cory Menges and Logan Luke; as well as sisters-in-law Kim Campise Menges and David Dunn of Decatur Menges of Taylor; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren Honoring him as pallbearers will be grandchildren Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be grandchildren please make donations to your local VFW or help.dav.org Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan for their unwavering devotion and assistance to Terry in his time of need Express condolences at PhillipsandLuckey.com © 2025 Burleson County Tribune Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website When you have experienced the loss of a loved one you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing.  Review Us 404 Decatur Street Cumberland, MD 21502 (301) 722-5700 Phone: (301) 722-5700 Your browser may not work with certain site. 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Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover touching the hearts of many throughout her journey She was the daughter of the late Paul and Pleasant (Deibel) Welsch.  She was preceded in death by her first husband She was also preceded in death by her son; Jerry Menges; and brother She graduated from Dover High School in 1949 Melda dedicated many years of her life to serving as a bus driver for Canton City Schools Her commitment to nurturing and transporting the community's youth was a testament to her caring nature As a devoted member of the First Christian Church in Dover Melda found solace and friendship within her faith community embodying the values of compassion and service Though she became a mother at the age of only 19 She was determined her children lead a healthy and educated life she protected her children from the plague of addiction that affected their father Her oldest son Terry became the first college graduate in the family and now her grandchildren and generations to come will all have better lives because of her courage and resilience Melda will be sadly missed by her son; Terry (Judy) Menges;  grandchildren and Madison Kopp (Noah Love); five other great-grandchildren; along with her sister-in-law A graveside service will be held at Ridgecrest Memory Gardens on Friday at 11: 15 am with Pastor Josh Robinson officiating The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website.  Memorial contributions can be made to Ohio’s Hospice Truman House Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors « Back Student Library Assistant Emma Clemons will be focusing on different seniors throughout the year to spotlight and this will be featured in our Check It Out column Today’s Senior Spotlights are Zachary Siefers and Mathew Menges His family members are Mark and Terri Siefers His favorite book that he would recommend is “Percy Jackson.” His favorite quote is It was said that you were to destroy the sith Ensz because he always helps him with his Ag projects and his classes are fun Zachary’s plan after graduation is to work in the summer Zachary’s advice for incoming students is do not procrastinate your work until the last minute We wish Zachary a great year in his senior chapter His favorite book that he would recommend is “Maggot Moon” because it is the most recent book he has read that has captivated him with its mystery from start to finish you just have to think you’re right.” - Yoko Taro Mathew’s favorite class is his Senior class of 2025 because they have largely taught him on what not to do when it comes to staying on the teacher’s good side Mathew’s plan after graduation is to go to college for a career in computers so he’ll go wherever he can for a good computer science course We wish Mathew a great year in his senior chapter Sheri Holmes is the director of library and media services for the Ellinwood School and Community Libraries. She can be reached by email at sholmes@usd355.org provides fellowships to up to 500 people across the United States annually and is designed to promote education in science and engineering disciplines relevant to the Department of Defense Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research University of Colorado, Boulder 3775 Discovery Drive 429 UCB Boulder, CO 80303 Research Manager Contact:Sarah.Melssen@colorado.edu  Phone: (303)-492-3105 Email website issues University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder This year’s California Beach Volleyball Association Hall of Fame honorees covered the spectrum of players who make up what emcee Jim Arico calls “The Tribe.” four FIVB Beach World Championships and seven Manhattan Beach Open championships make her the undisputed Greatest Of All Time women beach volleyball player former top ranked AVP player Casey Jennings On the other end of the spectrum was inductee Phil Stutzel the backbone of beach volleyball during his years as CBVA president.  Stutzel said friends told him to remind the audience of his contributions to the sport  “because people probably won’t know who you are.” just about every American professional beach volleyball player has qualified for the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) by earning his or her AAA rating on the CBVA tour.  told the crowd at the Hermosa Beach Community Theater Saturday night and that we’re holding these inductions in this little theater Saturday night’s pre induction party was held at the Hermosa Museum which houses the CBVA Hall of Fame collection Symbolizing the heart of beach volleyball was inductee Jim Menges a dominant player through the 1970s when he earned 48 open victories Among his wins were six Hermosa Beach Opens with five different partners but honored Saturday night because because induction ceremonies didn’t begin until 2012 We didn’t play for money because there wasn’t any Matt Gage (1994 HOF) and I  got a pitcher of beer at the Poop Deck for winning the 1980 Hermosa Beach Open,” Menges said Menges’ earnings during his 12 year career totaled $16,000.  the first year the Hermosa Open was broadcast on NBC Winners Randy Stoklos (1999 HOF) and Sinjin Smith (2002 HOF) would become the first AVP players to earn over $1 million in prize money Menges won his fifth Manhattan Beach Open with Stoklos When things didn’t go well you could hear him scream into his hands ‘Jimmeeee!’ He would take it out on the water cooler next to the court And that was during mid-week practice,” Stoklos said I won’t say who they were.” But then he called out to the packed auditorium are you here?” There was a shout from the back of the auditorium you were the only one of the really good players I never lost to,” Menges said “I worked at night at the Chart House to make a little money You went to San Diego for Featherstone’s party then Corona Del Mar for Woody Brook’s party then to John Lee’s party in Santa Barbara.” But soon the intensity Stoklos talked about kicked in Menges earned the nickname “Ice Eyes’” and in 1973 set a still-unbroken record of 13 consecutive wins with partner Greg Lee Menges learned to play beach volleyball at Sorrento Beach in Santa Monica “I was 18 and had just graduated from high school I’d never seen so many good looking girls in my life We’d get there at 8:30 in the morning and play ‘til sunset and watch the sun go down You had to go to Big Five and they cost $45 You’d spin them ‘til you found one that didn’t wobble,” he said and interjected throughout his talk how much “I just love volleyball.” I get a lot of joy out of going to the beach I play a four-man game and run in the water afterwards,” he said.  CBVA Juniors title winners were recognized “I hope all you young kids get as much joy out of playing as I did,” Menges said Then he shared with them a warning a friend shared with him when he was young “The beach is the graveyard of ambition,” he said Today it has over 8,000 players and hosts over 1,000 tournaments annually and continues to serve as an assistant tournament director at the Manhattan Beach Six-Man tournament Harry,  introduced him to beach volleyball shortly after their family moved to Playa del Rey in the early 1960s His dad helped then-CBVA president Gene Popko (1992 HOF) with tournament setups and teardowns “Most people talk about movie stars and athletes as their role models do not sleep and every day try to make someone else’s day better.” and then come back with two cases of beer for the crew,” Stutzel said Stutzel said he followed his father’s example “I’ve bought players over 3,000 beers at the Shack,” he said Stutzel entered his first CBVA tournament when he was 13.  It was the greatest feeling to be accepted The players saw a 13-year-old punk with a pint of ice cream sitting by the post They were playing for their B rating and were serious ‘Are you going to eat that ice cream while you’re reffing?’ We became best friends.” The video of Stutzel shown during his inductions included a photo of two dozen river rafters standing on a rock in the Grand Canyon “You’re probably wondering why a river rafting photo taken in 2015 is in a video about beach volleyball in the ‘70 It’s because we’ve all remained friends,” Stutzel said.   Casey Jennings traced the reason he introduced his wife as a bad MF back to a night in Chicago when Kerri and partner Misty May had won that weekend’s Women’s AVP tournament and Casey had placed third in the Men’s the two won AVP tournaments on the same weekend).  While they were celebrating a man walked by with his hat pulled down low “I think that’s Michael Jordan,” Kerri said Michael Jackson smiled and gave Casey a high five Jennings said his wife deserves the epithet ‘Your wife’s had six shoulder surgeries and three kids I’d be woken up at 3 in the morning to see her doing lunges with three pound dumbbells between nursing.” Walsh-Jennings was five weeks pregnant with her third child when she and May-Treanor won gold at the 2012 London Olympics “I thought I worked hard and I was a killer But Kerri is at another level that very few get to when are we going to kick back and get fat It’s not going to happen,” her husband said Walsh-Jennings began her remarks by echoing what Menges said about beach volleyball “The thing that comes to mind when I think of Misty May and when I think of the sport is pure and I’ve given so much of myself to it I was willing to forego high school parties and college parties and AVP parties Friday nights in high school I’d play pepper in the backyard with a friend because I loved volleyball so much It’s not an adequate word for people who help you become champions until I realized that it’s impossible to be fearless beginning with introducing her to Misty May When talking about the GOAT in beach volleyball cussing like a sailor and firing a big machine gun humming ‘Itsy Bitsy Spider,’ before calmly taking out the enemy.” At the start of the evening CBVA President Chris Brown interviewed Walsh-Jennings and Dane Selznick (2003 HOF) Sezlnick coached Walsh-Jennings and May-Treanor to their 2004 Athens Olympics gold medal (The interview was recorded for distribution on the multimedia platform Ions.com.) Selznick described the teammates as complementary opposites You could see your opponents emotions in their eyes and play off them She couldn’t let the other team see they were getting to her She was the best side-out player I’ve ever seen She loved to celebrate great plays,” Selznick said Walsh-Jennings’ nickname was “Six Feet of Sunshine.” (She’s listed as 6-foot-3 but we don’t talk about it,” she quipped.) Brown thanked Walsh-Jennings for her unwavering support of the CBVA She and May-Treanor also earned their AAA rating on the CBVA tour “It was a little tournament and I swear to God it was the most stressful tournament I ever played in in my life,” the three-time Olympic gold medalist said Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine is your trusted source for hyperlocal news and stories from the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula Stay informed—get the top local stories delivered straight to your inbox Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Legal Notices “For years I thought I’d be a one-club girl,” Menges exclusively told The Equalizer. “But honestly, this move has been amazing for me in so many ways.” Now, just a few months in with her new team, the New York native is grateful for the new experience which has, for the first time in over a decade, gotten her out of her comfort zone.  “When I look back on the Thorns, I think at a certain point I had maybe stopped growing as quickly,” Menges explained. “I’m not sure if it was a comfort thing but I hit a plateau.” As Menges adjusts to her new life, new teammates, new facilities, and a new way of doing things, she realizes that she did everything she wanted to do at Portland. 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This award recognizes her commitment to promoting youth football and contributing to her community Menges has been instrumental in the growth of the girls flag football program and her efforts will be rewarded with a $2,000 donation to her school's flag football team from The Giants Foundation With the growing popularity of girls flag football more schools are expected to join the program as it transitions to varsity status which may lead to increased resources and support for coaches like Menges Melissa Menges exemplifies dedication to student-athletes and women in sports reinforcing the importance of community involvement and the development of young players in the ever-expanding world of girls flag football The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Join us at the Akustika Fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre from April 4-6 Meet The Strad team at stand F08 and pick up a free copy of the magazine The Strad Directory Jobs By Tully Potter2024-10-04T06:52:10.927+01:00 A great British violinist is celebrated in fitting style Description: A great British violinist is celebrated in fitting style Musicians: Isolde Menges (violin) Harold Samuel Charlton Keith and Arthur de Greef (piano) Royal Albert Hall Orchestra/Landon Ronald; orchestra/Malcolm Sargent Works: Bach: Solo Violin Sonata BWV1001 – Fugue; Partita BWV1004 – Chaconne; Violin Sonata BWV1016 Schubert: Violin Sonata D408 Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending; works by Bach Catalogue number: BIDDULPH 85047-2 (2 CDs) In 1993 Biddulph issued a CD of Isolde Menges (1893–1976) playing sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms with Arthur de Greef and Harold Samuel I hope we shall not have to wait three decades for its next disc of this great but neglected British violinist This fine set takes in recordings from 1916 to 1930 The headline is the first complete recording of the Beethoven concerto (Joan Manén’s was cut) If I say that Menges is the best interpreter of this concerto among the Auer pupils I suppose I shall provoke shock and horror later famed for her performances of the quartets is even more naturally at home in this music than Milstein and leaves the others trailing in her wake lacking only the ultimate intensity of Busch or Kogan; and the finale has welcome touches of wit The acoustic 1923 sound has strange timpani at the start but the orchestra plays well for Landon Ronald Read: Who was violinist Isolde Menges? Read: The Strad Calendar 2023: 1714 Guarneri ‘filius Andreae’ violin Book review: Pioneer Violin Virtuose in the Early Twentieth Century should have gone to Marie Hall but HMV never made electrical discs with her Menges plays well but Sargent and his studio band are all at sea – Hugh Bean and Boult still rule Bach’s E major Sonata with the inimitable Samuel has exactly the right atmosphere in the first movement real Innigkeit in the third; rhythm is delightful in the second and the finale is as light as thistledown Two dated Bach arrangements are shown up by the G minor Solo Sonata’s Fugue almost as if Menges is suddenly off the leash (Busch in 1934 has the advantage of a live performance The Chaconne from the D minor Partita is quite expressive with tempo changes but moments of inwardness (again Busch with lovely trills: opening movements are serene but at times de Greef dons his hobnail boots The short pieces often let Menges demonstrate her superb technique I am fond of Stanford’s ‘Leprechaun’s Dance’ which was the filler for The Lark Ascending including obbligati for Elisabeth Schumann and other famous singers Thomas May attends their concert of Bach and music by Meyer himself at the University of Washington’s Meany Center for the Arts in Seattle on 16 October 2024 Bruce Hodges takes a trip down to Mary Flagler Cary Hall in New York’s Dimenna Center on 13 August 2024 for the performance of Jonah Haven Harriet Smith enjoys some innovative chamber music performances from Alban Gerhardt and Daniel Pioro at this year’s event US correspondent Thomas May attends a boldy engaging interpretation of Vivaldi’s inescapable classic featuring Seattle Symphony associate concertmaster Helen Kim at Benaroya Hall on 1 May 2025 An album to seduce and thrill in equal measure A crack ensemble proves its mettle in highly varied fare Site powered by Webvision Cloud PoliticsCommentary SocietyCommentary Health CareNews PoliticsAnalysis  SecurityNews  InternationalNews  SocietyCommentary  EducationCommentary   SecurityAnalysis  EconomyCommentary  InternationalCommentary  PoliticsNews  LawNews  LawCommentary  International News International News International Commentary Education Analysis  SecurityAnalysis  PoliticsAnalysis  Economy Commentary EducationNews Tyler O'Neil is senior editor at The Daily Signal and the author of two books: "Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center," and "The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government." Cindy Menges, CEO of the sorority that expelled Payton McNabb for posting a video of herself confronting a man in a women’s bathroom attempted to reframe the issue in response to sorority sisters’ outrage Menges claimed the expulsion had “nothing to do” with McNabb’s “advocacy for banning trans-athletes from sports,” and that “Delta Zeta Sorority did not remove Payton from membership for confronting a Western Carolina student in a women’s restroom regardless of what social media and the story presents” (emphasis original) She suggested that The Daily Signal’s op-ed on the story was misleading that “we are committed to uphold the confidentiality and privacy of any active or inactive member and so we therefore do not make statements involving members no matter how misleading the story/headline.” Delta Zeta reiterated its commitment to confidentiality a Western Carolina University student who attended President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress last month called Menges’ claims “completely not true.” She noted that Delta Zeta referred to the male McNabb confronted as a “girl.” “I just can’t. None of that is even, that’s just not even true at all, she’s blatantly lying,” she told The Daily Signal “My email that says why I got kicked out it starts off saying why and they refer to him as a girl and go on about what I did and how horrible it was and that’s literally why I got kicked out,” McNabb added “I don’t know how they can even deny that.” McNabb has become an advocate against gender ideology after a male competing in high school women’s volleyball spiked the ball in her face when she was 17 The incident dashed her dreams of playing college softball She told The Daily Signal that she still suffers from the incident experiencing headaches and other lingering effects Last May, she saw a man in the women’s restroom at her North Carolina university and confronted him I come out of my bathroom and then I see a fully-grown … almost 30-year-old—man in the bathroom with me with a dress on,” she told The Daily Signal I could not believe that this was happening to me.” “We always have little girls coming in and out of that bathroom because it was in the dining hall,” she added how am I supposed to know what his intentions were?” “I videoed it for my safety and then I posted it for awareness,” McNabb explained A man using the girls bathroom at Western Carolina University. Unreal pic.twitter.com/yPXXBN8Aqd for sure,” she told The Daily Signal “Payton McNabb recorded another girl in the bathroom without her consent on campus which during that recording was asking her invasive questions about her identity and followed her out of the restroom,” the email stated The email announced that Delta Zeta would hold a meeting with McNabb on May 5. During that meeting, the sorority’s chief learning officer dismissed McNabb’s concerns about violations of her right to religious freedom and refused to answer her question about whether men who claim to be women can join the sorority finding her guilty of violating the sorority’s “Anti-Bullying Policy” and of engaging in “Moral-Prejudicial Conduct.” After The Daily Signal’s story, a Delta Zeta alumna from Texas A&M University sent Delta Zeta CEO Cindy Menges an email condemning the sorority’s apparent support for gender ideology you are quite literally telling our younger generations not to listen to their guts to their mothers and grandmothers,” the alumna wrote “You are telling our young women that it’s not OK to protect themselves!” This email elicited Menges’ response that the expulsion had nothing to do with gender ideology When The Daily Signal reached out for comment asking Menges what she claimed was misleading about the initial story Menges reiterated the sorority’s commitment to privacy “Delta Zeta is a women’s-only organization and has been a strong advocate for women and women’s-only experiences since its founding in 1902,” she said in an emailed statement we remain steadfast in that commitment and to our mission of creating lifelong values-based membership experiences for women that are anchored deeply in our six core values Delta Zeta supports its members individual advocacy efforts and recognizes the unique thoughts opinions and beliefs of its members.” Delta Zeta is committed to protecting the privacy of its active and inactive members through our membership accountability process,” Menges added we will not comment on the matter related to Payton’s membership in Delta Zeta.” Western Carolina University brought a Title IX investigation against McNabb accusing her of creating a hostile environment for women by filming a man in the women’s restroom Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 aimed to protect the rights of women in education McNabb remarked on the irony of a male wielding it against her “I kept thinking like how is a grown man going to charge a girl on Title IX charges for using the women’s restroom that doesn’t even sound real,” she said It almost sounds like a South Park episode or something The university ultimately cleared her of the Title IX accusations in January McNabb urged women to speak out against gender ideology “My message is you can win because the truth is on your side and I had all the odds against me and I still prevailed,” she told The Daily Signal “We have commonsense and reality on our side and that’s a big win.” “This has affected me in multiple parts of my life and not because I wanted it to,” McNabb explained She persisted despite a hostile environment against her I had to move back home from school,” McNabb recalled “People were trying to find where I lived.” McNabb told The Daily Signal that she tried to convince Delta Zeta to let her back into the sorority She said there is nothing the sorority could do to win her back “That’s completely off the table for me,” she replied I still have some lifelong friends in there I’ll have nothing to do with Delta Zeta.” Former Portland Thorns boss Rhian Wilkinson has been appointed the new head coach of the Wales Women’s national team The role marks Wilkinson’s return to management for the first time since resigning from Thorns in December 2022 after she was investigated and cleared over her conduct. The 41-year-old self-reported text messages in which she and then Thorns defender Emily Menges expressed feelings for one another She insisted no inappropriate relationship took place and was cleared of any misconduct but felt she lost the confidence of the team Wales have been without a permanent head coach since Gemma Grainger departed in January to take the Norway job Wales reached the World Cup play-offs for the first time but were beaten to a place at last summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand by Switzerland Wilkinson won 181 caps for Canada during a 13-year playing career She held various coaching roles with Canada following her retirement and was Team GB’s assistant coach at the Tokyo Olympics where she worked with Wales captain Sophie Ingle The former defender was appointed Thorns head coach in November 2021 and led the team to the NWSL Championship in her first season in charge Weeks after overseeing Thorns’ NWSL Championship victory Wilkinson resigned following a joint three-week NWSL and NWSLPA investigation into her conduct Wilkinson said that in mid-October she exchanged a series of messages with Menges She then communicated these conversations to Thorns’ human resources department The NWSL and NWSLPA investigation found Wilkinson had not violated any league or team policy some Thorns players were not satisfied with the investigation’s conclusions Players sent a letter to NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman and chief legal officer Bill Ordower in November citing concerns about the relationship given the inherent power imbalance between a player and a coach abuse of power imbalance or other misconduct was found and no league or team policies were deemed violated Wilkinson says she felt she had lost the confidence of the team as a whole Wales have never participated at a major tournament and Wilkinson’s first task will be overseeing qualification for Euro 2025 Rhian Wilkinson resigns from Portland Thorns amidst player concerns Ali Rampling is a News Editor at The Athletic. Prior to joining The Athletic, she worked as the Women's Football Editor at 90min. Ali attended Loughborough University, and originates from Ipswich. Follow Ali on Twitter @AliRampling Thorns FC receive $75,000 Allocation Money protection in 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft  San Francisco (Dec. 12, 2023) – Bay FC the Bay Area’s new women’s professional soccer franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have acquired defender Emily Menges from Portland Thorns FC in exchange for $75,000 in Allocation Money and protection in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft it was announced today.  Menges is a two-time NWSL Champion and NWSL Shield winner across 10 seasons in the league with Thorns FC Across all NWSL competitions with Thorns FC including starting and playing in nine NWSL playoff games Menges has appeared in 160 career NWSL regular season matches making 156 starts and logging 13,850 minutes she was named NWSL Second XI for her performances in the 2017   “Emily is a smart and experienced center back in this league that will bring important leadership qualities and a winning mentality to our group,” said Bay FC General Manager Lucy Rushton “She is an accomplished defender with great game understanding Her capacity to read the game and play out from the back will be paramount in our style of play.”  Originally drafted in the fourth round of 2014 NWSL College Draft by Portland Menges also played abroad in Australia with the Melbourne Victory during the 2019-20 season Previous Club: Portland Thorns FC (NWSL)  Email Sign Up Tickets Schedule Community Supporters Sponsorships Shop Bay FC About Bay FC Roster Football Operations News PayPal Park MediA Information Contact Us Careers Privacy Policy Terms of Service NWSL Thanks for your message. 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Check out opportunities to get season and premium tickets, order merch, or enjoy free stickers and digital assets She devoted two decades of her life caring for others at Community Hospice Her gentle touch and unwavering support brought comfort to countless patients during their most challenging times Donna's commitment to providing compassionate care made a significant difference in the lives of those she served She found solace and joy by immersing herself in the wonders of the great outdoors Birdwatching was one of her favorite hobbies and she took particular delight in observing hummingbirds fluttering among the flowers Camping trips allowed her to admire the beauty of nature up close while creating lasting memories around campfires with loved ones Donna will be deeply missed by her family and friends Donna also leaves behind four sisters; six grandchildren; companion Donna was also preceded in death by her parents October 31st starting at 11:00 am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover.  Interment will be at the Dover Burial Park.  The family will be greeting friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 to 11 am “Given our vision to be the best league in the world, we determined that this was the right time to align with global standards and achieve long term labor peace,” NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said in a statement. “This CBA gives us agency over our business and gives the players agency over their careers.” Angel City FC Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Angel City leaders Wednesday to support a franchise “doing the right thing” by investing in women’s sports. The collective bargaining agreement, which extends the current CBA by four years, through 2030, “revolutionizes the game, raises standards, and innovates the business,” Berman added. The agreement will raise the minimum salary, set an annual salary cap and create incentive alignments for players and clubs by increasing the salary cap based on league revenues. To maximize the commercial benefit, players will be more accessible to the fans and media and the NWSL has the exclusive rights to commercialize player performance data. The salary cap has been negotiated into the CBA with two components: a base salary cap at prescribed levels and a supplement that will be determined based on the prior year’s media and sponsorship revenue. The base salary cap for the NWSL will grow from $3.3 million in 2025 to $5.1 million in 2030, with an expectation of further increases based on the revenue-sharing model, further incentivizing a collective ambition to expand NWSL revenues. There will be no limit for an individual player’s maximum annual salary, and the league minimum salary will rise from $48,500 in 2025 to $82,500 in 2030. Soccer Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian calls investing in Angel City FC an easy business decision because of the popularity of pro women’s sports. This month, Italian club AC Milan announced it will give players a one-year contract extension on the same economic terms if their contract was due to expire during the season in which they became pregnant. The club will also provide assistance with child care during sports activities and support for flights, accommodation and other travel expenses for the children of the player who carried the pregnancy or is the sole guardian. “The NWSL prioritized terms to ensure that the league can attract, develop and retain the most talented players in the world,” said Tatjana Haenni, NWSL’s chief sporting director. “Soccer is a uniquely global game with roots in every country and the new CBA allows us to offer the world’s most elite training and playing environment, giving players the ability to succeed at the top national and international competitions.” Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and hockey for the Los Angeles Times. He has covered seven World Cups, five Olympic Games, six World Series and a Super Bowl and has contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning series at The Times and Miami Herald. An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. He has a cool dog. Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Menges is vice president and general counsel Appointed to this position in February 2024 Menges provides legal advice and counsel on a broad range of corporate governance and legal compliance matters for Nissan's business activities across the Americas region Menges has served in a variety of roles since joining Nissan in 2011 including his most recent role as vice president and general counsel He has managed legal teams in many substantive areas in the U.S. including the defense of class action and complex commercial litigation He also completed a foreign assignment in Paris where he was responsible for talent management activities for executive management of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Menges practiced law with national firms in Chicago and Detroit where he represented and counseled business clients on the full range of legal issues distribution and franchise law and intellectual property He is a double alumnus of the University of Michigan holding degrees from the Law School (J.D.) and the Business School (B.B.A.) Return to Executive Bios We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Keith” Menges, who went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023. 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View Obituary & Service Information The family of William "Keith" Menges created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passin.. © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne Menges was cited by York City Police for allegedly refusing to obey an officer's traffic directive but the district attorney's office said the citation was withdrawn so an "independent and thorough" review of the matter can be done accused the judge of nearly running over Officer Alexander Nova as he drove in a direction Nova had forbidden him to It happened at or near the corner of East Philadelphia and Duke streets at 8:30 a.m Menges was accused of disobeying an authorized person directing traffic The citation had been marked for a $25 fine plus costs Ongoing roadwork on North George Street has caused traffic delays throughout downtown York City Nova was rerouting traffic to clear the road for an ambulance that was rushing to a local hospital and carrying a child with a medical emergency York City Officer Derek Hartman confirmed for The York Dispatch Hartman is the department's public information officer the judge "refused to comply" with Nova's order to detour with the other traffic "He proceeded to travel after instructed not to almost ran me over," Nova wrote in the citation did not return a phone message seeking comment on Thursday DA's office investigating: York City solicitor Jason Sabol said the city is not releasing Nova's body-camera footage of the encounter "The reason for that is that the footage has been turned over to the district attorney's office for review .. to see if there would be any other appropriate charges," Sabol said Once an investigation is turned over to the York County District Attorney's Office a decision about releasing the footage would be up to prosecutors The DA's office isn't releasing the footage at this time because it's investigative in nature the Office of the District Attorney received the citation and surrounding information from the York City Police Department regarding the incident involving Judge Matthew Menges These materials included footage that we need to fully process and review to determine the appropriate steps in this matter we have requested that the York City Police Department withdraw the summary citation so that we may complete an independent and thorough review." York County White Rose Fraternal Order of Police President Jeremy Mayer said on Thursday he hasn't spoken with Nova and hasn't seen footage of the encounter recorded by Nova's body camera Mayer said he doesn't yet have an opinion about whether more serious charges are warranted but said if so they ought to be filed regardless of who the defendant is regardless of the defendant's title or position should have no bearing on the charges brought against that person," he said Menges easily bested Democrat Sandra Thompson in November’s municipal election for York County common pleas judge a vast majority of York County Bar Association members rated Menges not qualified for the post Menges said bar association members didn’t approve of him because of his "Christian faith and conservative values." His father is York County Common Pleas Judge N — Reach senior crime reporter Liz Evans Scolforo at levans@yorkdispatch.com or on Twitter at @LizScolforoYD MengešA new viral vector production facility of Novartis in Mengeš.Photo: Bor Slana/STA 5 February - Swiss pharma company Novartis has inaugurated a new viral vector production facility in Mengeš north of Ljubljana brings new technology in support of production of breakthrough cell and gene therapies to Slovenia it enables precise and efficient production of viral vectors for cell and gene therapies to treat certain autoimmune and genetic diseases "The location represents the largest centre for innovative biotechnology in Slovenia working closely with academic and research institutions," Petra Štefanič Anderluh CEO of Novartis's Slovenian subsidiary She gave credit to the environment that supports innovation the 3,900 Novartis employees in Slovenia as of the end of last year She also noted the importance of the support of the municipalities of Domžale and Mengeš in listening to the company's needs lauded Novartis as a leading foreign direct investor in the country and its investments' contribution to development of science and in accelerating the transfer of expertise and innovation He pointed to skilled staff as one of the reasons for Novartis's decision to invest here He also noted increasing state funding of research and development an increase in the share of funding for higher education under an upcoming bill planned construction of a new building for the Faculty of Pharmacy in Ljubljana and a new pharmacy study programme to be launched in Maribor Novartis started building the new facility in Mengeš in 2023 "This investment strengthens Novartis' position in Slovenia as the largest and most advanced biotechnology centre in the country and confirms Slovenia's key role in the global Novartis network," said Steffen Lang member of the Novartis executive committee and president of operations The Slovenian locations in Ljubljana and Mengeš support more than half of Novartis's strategically most important innovative medicines in various stages of development Novartis has invested around EUR 3.5 billion in Slovenia primarily focused on research and development scale-up of production capacity and sustainable environmental technologies New investments are underway at the locations in Ljubljana and Mengeš to support further growth Clarification: This article has been updated to say that the defendant was an assistant to Manuel Asensio during his congressional run A former assistant to a congressional candidate has been arrested on more than a dozen charges including kidnapping and multiple counts of sexual battery was picked up on a warrant Saturday by Alachua County deputies following a sworn complaint that accused Menges of sexual assault almost three months ago Court records show he is facing four counts of sexual battery eight counts of battery and a charge of committing or facilitating a kidnapping More:Former congressional candidate threatens to ‘knock out’ Gainesville coffee shop employee More:Republican congressional candidate pulls out of race, says opponents 'sabotaged' campaign Gainesville residents may remember Menges from his brief stint working with Manuel Asensio who ran for the Third Congressional District against Rep Kat Cammack before dropping out on the eve of the Republican primary Asensio then accused his opponents of illegally conspiring against him In September, Menges and Asensio were among those caught on camera in a heated debate in a local Gainesville coffee shop Menges told Asensio that he was still owed money to which the former candidate said he doesn't "pay people that don't do what I want I want them to do." The video ended with Asensio threatening to knock out a Kavagator Coffee Shop employee Asensio said he fired Menges after only a few days for being a radical extremist though he added he had no hard feelings to his former assistant Details of the incident that relate to Menges' charges have been redacted due to the nature of the crime Though the State Attorney's Office recommended a bond amount of $640,000 Menges has pleaded guilty to three summary traffic citations lodged against him for refusing to obey a police officer's traffic directive to the summaries of disobeying an authorized person directing traffic careless driving and duties of drivers in emergency response areas which he paid off at the office of District Judge Linda Williams after he entered his pleas Menges did not return a phone message seeking comment on Tuesday 23 cited Menges with failing to obey an officer's traffic directive but withdrew the citation later the same day at the direction of the York County District Attorney's Office The DA's office indicated that was so an "independent and thorough" review of the incident could be done by York County detectives York City Police had accused Menges of nearly running over Officer Alexander Nova as he drove in a direction Nova had forbidden him to Not reckless or 'wanton': The county detectives' investigation "analyzed Judge Menges' driving conduct and the nature of any potential harm to York City Police Officer Alexander Nova while directing traffic due to a medical emergency involving a minor child," according to a news release issued Feb "Evidence reviewed included statements and body camera footage," the release reads Judge Menges did not willfully or wantonly disregard the safety of Officer Nova or recklessly engage in driving conduct that may have placed Officer Nova in danger of death (or) serious bodily injury." support the filing of three summary traffic citations The encounter: It happened at or near the corner of East Philadelphia and Duke streets at 8:30 a.m Ongoing roadwork on North George Street and elsewhere around downtown York City had caused traffic delays throughout the area York City Officer Derek Hartman has confirmed for The York Dispatch Police said the judge refused to comply with Nova's order to detour with the other traffic almost ran me over," Nova wrote in the withdrawn citation More: Citation against Judge Matthew Menges withdrawn as York County DA probes other charges More: York DA's Office: Judge Matt Menges not 'reckless,' but cited with 3 traffic offenses The citations filed by a county detective state that Menges "refused to comply with and willfully failed to obey a lawful order or direction of a uniformed police officer" and also drove with "careless disregard for the safety of persons or property." passed through the area at a speed not careful or prudent." Menges beat Democrat Sandra Thompson in November’s municipal election for York County common pleas judge The family of Jane Menges created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne In the 20th century when one could excel in the world of sports as a "jack of many trades," Gene Menges of San Jose State staked his claim As a quarterback on the 1948 through 1950 Spartan teams San Jose State won 24 of 35 games and the 1949 Raisin Bowl over Texas Tech He would become a Spartan assistant football coach whose prized recruits included Super Bowl winning head coach Dick Vermeil and dozens of future National Football League players Menges was a San Jose State assistant baseball coach for a season before accepting a promotion to head coach in 1970 and retiring as the University's winningest coach in the sport with 467 victories in 17 seasons (1970-1986) Howard Eugene "Gene" Menges (pronounced Meng-guess) died on June 6 in San Jose at age 90 due to natural causes according to his son June 6 would be a significant date in his life He graduated from Anaheim (Calif.) High that day in 1944 -- D-Day for the United States in Normandy would be shipped to the South Pacific and go on to earn the rank of quartermaster third class when he was discharged in 1946 Menges' five-decade affiliation as a student coach and teacher with San Jose State began in 1948 as a transfer from Fullerton College As a high school senior at Anaheim (Calif.) High he was the 1944 Helms Athletic Foundation High School Player of the Year Menges' recruitment to San Jose State almost didn't occur Then Spartan assistant football coach Bob Bronzan went to Fullerton College looking for a player who had more of an olive-skinned complexion instead of a handsome Menges spoke up for himself and would become the first San Jose State quarterback to pass for at least 3,000 yards in a career He was a nationally-ranked quarterback in 1949 finishing fifth in passing based on pass completions and 17th in total offense The 1949 Spartans averaged 36.7 points a game and scored 40 or more points in eight of 13 outings Dubbed "The Magician" for his ability to pass or run from any spot on the field Menges was a first-team All-West Coast honoree by the United Press who connected on a single-season school record 16 touchdown passes Menges earned his bachelor's degree from San Jose State in 1951 majoring in physical education He would receive a master's degree from his alma mater in 1957 Menges was not connected to San Jose State either as a student or coach until he retired in 1986 was the 1951-52 school year when he was a teacher and coach at San Jose's James Lick High School He was an assistant coach for the football and track and field teams COACHING SUPER BOWL WINNING COACHES & A NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP His 17 seasons as a Spartan assistant football coach remains the second longest in school history Menges was an assistant for Bronzan (1952-56) Bob Titchenal (1957-64) and Harry Anderson (1965-1968) Among the first players he coached was three-time Super Bowl winning coach Bill Walsh his 1971 Spartans became the second team in school history to play in NCAA Tournament action His best-known Major League Baseball players were pitcher Mark Langston who struck out 2,464 batters in 16 seasons and 1996 National League Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti of the San Diego Padres "He was the `Iron Man' of coaching at San Jose State," said Sam Piraro who was Menges' assistant coach during the 1974 through 1979 seasons Menges as head coach in 1987 and eventually surpass Mr Menges' 467 baseball coaching win total at San Jose State with a good sense of humor and quick on his feet He recommended me for the San Jose State (baseball coaching job) He was part of the generation that knew what loyalty was." Menges taught classes in the University's kinesiology department and was an emeritus faculty member He is a member of the San Jose State University Sports Hall of Fame and the Anaheim High School Hall of Fame His #22 baseball jersey is the only retired number connected with the San Jose State baseball program Menges also knew his way on a basketball court was two-time South Pacific champions winning 102 out of 104 games during his 22-month service to his country he pitched a complete game," his son Gregg said Menges is predeceased by Leona (Schwartzbach) Menges He is survived by daughter Gayle Menges Fulton son Gregg and daughter-in-law Leslie Menges son Gary and daughter-in-law Barbara Menges seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren at the Gazebo Park in the Villages of San Jose Menges' name can be made to The Spartan Foundation Because how can you trust in something if it is all happy Four hours before I got on the plane with the team thirty-seven days before we won the NWSL Championship in 2017 and a year and a half after his third and final cancer diagnosis The most frequently asked questions at the time and even now are: Did you win the championship for your brother My two other brothers who managed to survive past the age of 19 also had nothing to do with it I was playing for all the same reasons I usually and still do play: for my teammates our fans and because I just love to play soccer People seem to want this glorified tale of overcoming devastation Girl’s brother dies in a long and traumatic battle with cancer weeks before championship game Girl’s shattered soul is restored by dedicating the win to deceased brother…and big shiny championship ring She also falls in love and finds 20 dollars.” This is not how life – definitely not death – goes but you have to understand that it has to be this way and it is essential that it stays this way fresh from psychology seminars and riveting art history classes packed with seniors trying to snag an easy 3-credit A College was past its prime; soccer was hitting its stride I had gotten drafted to the Portland Thorns and soccer was going to be my job I was going to get paid for exactly what I had been doing voluntarily for 21 years I sewed a blue guitar pillow for my brother I constructed spaghetti and meatballs which I then cooked – in the same oven Brain O was simultaneously and to my full knowledge melting a plastic lunch tray to liquid – then I ate those meatballs and against all probability I’m alive to tell about it are not at the top of the ‘you’re now a grownup – Godspeed’ essentials list If you have lived through the ages of 21 to 26 If you’re younger or somehow skipped these years – let me tell you they are crazy and confusing and fun and scary and wildly more complicated than guitar pillows and spaghetti and meatballs As I hacked my way through these fresh disasters soccer became a kind of recess or bathroom break of sorts to this home-ec-on-steroids class in which I found myself I could ignore all dentists and responsibilities for a couple hours each day I could play with my friends and run around outside Crisp passing patterns were still oddly satisfying and small-sided games could still make or break my mood for the rest of the day the rock holding me steady during the whirlwind of this adult(ish) mayhem Just before the start of my 3rd season in Portland just when I started remembering to bring my Trader Joe’s tote bag from the car into the actual store I began flying back and forth from Portland to the East Coast on every off day that felt sensible The symmetry between my new commute and my rookie spring was rather beautiful This new system worked well and continued for a year and a half I loved how much Battleship and Rummikub I was suddenly playing during the chemo days and – unexpected though somewhat expected – blood transfusions In the beginning of the summer during the 2017 season There were some experimental treatments available There was a pooped-out tumor incident (it’s as gross as it sounds) present and always ready to run out and get him a large Gladiator with chocolate whey protein from Smoothie King Soccer practice dragged me out of my apartment It was the reason I saw other human beings Soccer was an escape and it was a moment to forget the reality of how I knew this story would inevitably end For that chunk of time I could laugh; I sweat and just played Soccer was soccer and 1-v-1s were the worst thing imaginable and juggling before we started was the highlight of my day I sat with Bobby seconds after the doctor told him his chances were slim You grow up thinking your siblings last forever You know your parents are old and weird and going to die who knows when but what makes soccer the thing that lasts  Why are half-field-passing-patterns-to-goal destined til the end of time to be boring for center backs thirty-seven days before we won the championship a year and a half after his third diagnosis soccer is still the place I need it to be most Instead of sitting for an hour and clearing my mind focusing on only the six-count inhale and exhale of my breath I stand on a field with nothing in the world on my mind except which of my teammate’s feet I should be passing to Who else gets two uninterrupted hours a day without a phone attached to their hip read the news or an impulse to check social media It’s an escape and a place to laugh and express yourself The world and your life will continue to billow around you just before you walk into the locker room and as you head back out to the parking lot Soccer is a way to cope with the best and the worst that knocks you to your knees Though you might not fully understand – that’s why That’s why Bobby has nothing to do with it This isn’t a story about overcoming obstacles There are 22 hours left in the day for that This is about the power of stability and the importance of the little Emily Menges is a defender for Portland Thorns FC. She is the vice president of the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation which helps adolescent and young adult patients with cancer and other serious long-term illnesses as a they transition from pediatrics to adults but questions remain on both sides of the.. The rookies have been stealing some of the show Gotham FC's midfield danced around the Washington Spirit in the team's 3-0 thrashing of.. Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free feed Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Inspire To Action What are the qualities of charismatic leaders Professor of leadership Jochen Menges discusses why charismatic leaders have the power to inspire action — sometimes to a fault Jochen Menges is a researcher at the University of Cambridge and a professor of leadership at the Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany.He received his doctoral degree in management from the University of St and completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology at the University of Heidelberg Become an NPR sponsor Tina worked in food service at Risen Son Christian Village and was a member of St Patricia Miller and Pam Knox (Rod); 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren on Wednesday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home Peter’s Catholic Church – 1 Bluffs Street in Council Bluffs Interment is in the Neola Township Cemetery