Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away peacefully at his home on Friday Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S Joseph was known for his unmatched ability to fix just about anything—whether it was a motor He loved the outdoors and could often be found deer hunting or camping—any excuse to be near a lake or in the woods His mornings weren’t complete without a good cup of coffee and his happiest times were those spent in the company of his family and a cherished “Pawpaw” who left behind a legacy of warmth Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years TX; his son Joseph Moore and wife Renae of Houston TX; his daughter Mona Malone and husband J of Pasadena TX; and his brothers Arthur Moore and Carl Moore He also leaves behind ten grandchildren: Kourtney along with eight great-grandchildren: Keilee He was preceded in death by his daughter Charlene Wood and his brother Roland Moore Joseph will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him and laughter will live on through the generations he helped shape 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 Scott Clifton posted an image that his son Liam’s got some major challenges ahead of him on The Bold and the Beautiful, especially since he learned he’s got an inoperable mass on his brain he’s decided that he doesn’t want anyone besides Steffy which is going to make things a whole heck of a lot worse in the long run Scott Clifton isn’t facing such a horrifying circumstance and recently shared some fatherly fun he had on social media Clifton shared a picture on Instagram, writing, “Ford drew it, I colored. #teamwork.” The picture was an amazing drawing of a young man standing outside, and Clifton’s coloring truly enhanced it. His co-stars were thrilled to see it, with Don Diamont (Bill) sharing, “‼️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼‼️❤️,” and Ashley Jones (Bridget) reacting, “Wow!!!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scott Clifton (@cliftoncam) “This is crazy good!!!!!!❤️.” One fan praised Clifton’s son with READ THIS: Check out what to watch on B&B. Another follower was truly impressed and replied ❤️.” Many fans went off the topic of the drawing to ask if Liam was going to be killed off but Clifton didn’t respond to those questions READ THIS: Find out how Clifton keeps his performance realistic. The general fan consensus was that Ford had some amazing talent as well as his Dad And a truly enthused viewer responded with the praise: “Amazing 🤩 proud proud proud we are of him and U 👏👏 an Artist Family ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ way to go 👏👏👏👏.” Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A crash on Route 46 in Clifton shut down two of three westbound lanes Monday morning the New Jersey Department of Transportation said The incident happened west of the Garden State Parkway Drivers were urged to expect delays and seek alternate routes Daily Voice has reached out to local police for details A man was arrested early Friday morning after damaging property at Clifton Springs Hospital according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office was taken into custody for Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree after he allegedly broke a TV inside the hospital around 5:54 a.m Deputies initially responded to the hospital at 2 Coulter Road for an assist-the-citizen complaint Bartosh re-entered the building and caused the damage Bartosh was arrested on the scene and transported to CAP court at the Ontario County Jail Authorities said he was later released and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Town Court to answer for the charges Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for our Morning Edition to start your day. FL1 on the Go! Download the free FingerLakes1.com App for iOS (iPhone, iPad) FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. Clifton had what he calls a “really generous and honest” conversation with his boss Executive Producer/Head Writer Bradley Bell in which Bell gave him the heads-up that Liam would be “sprinkled in” to the show’s upcoming story noting that he could understand if Bell felt that Liam’s go-to story function — anchoring the long-running Hope/Liam/Steffy triangle — needed some time on the bench “That was something that I had worried about for at least the last decade,” Clifton admits This guy just going back and forth between these two women never learning his lesson and becoming more and more unlikable to the point where you can’t just say his heart was in the right place.’ At a certain point you can’t even say that anymore about the character I got exactly where Brad was coming from.” I got a call: Brad asked me to come up to his office.” Bell told Clifton all about the brain tumor storyline and Clifton was thrilled at the prospect of being handed such a powerful acting challenge because I’ve never been entrusted with something this weighty before And I’m really grateful to Brad for having enough faith in me to pull this off.” Expect the story to kick into high gear now that Steffy has broken the terrible news to Liam a boot camp hell week version of the stages of grief,” Clifton says “Liam just sort of runs through them all in a matter of several scenes but I think there are a couple of different flavors for Liam [as he processes his dire diagnosis] There’s a big chunk of this where Liam is just in denial Steffy and Finn are trying to get him to wrap his head around this “You’ll see a little bit of … I don’t know if it’s anger And it was fun to kind of go through these different ways of coping eventually he does accept it — and what his attitude is when he accepts it is interesting and that kind of sets the stage for the rest of story.” Clifton says that even once Liam has fully absorbed the seriousness of his condition there is a part of him that is holding out for a miracle “I think Liam is kind of torn between two uses of his energy of which he has very little because this [tumor] is making him lethargic and exhausted and it’s making it difficult for him to do things so there’s a sort of triage of his attention But there are also moments where Liam is inquiring what do the new scans say?’ Finn kind of becomes a really good friend to Liam And there are moments where Liam consults with him and says Is there any chance?’ Liam does keep checking in about his mortality about whether or not there’s any hope here but he can’t put all of his eggs in that basket I have to assume that there’s no hope here The star is aware that B&B fans are actively speculating about whether this is truly the end for Liam or if the character will receive an 11th-hour reprieve akin to the one Eric Forrester got when he was brought back from the brink of death at Christmas in 2023 — but Clifton has made the decision not to dwell on the possible outcome of the storyline “They have this adage in acting classes where they say ‘Don’t play the end of the scene,’ and I think there’s something to that in real life I’m kind of trying to cross each bridge as I come to it and not think too hard about it I’m only like a couple weeks ahead [in terms of episodes he’s shot]!’ I also want the fans to know that whatever happens this story is being told with such thoughtfulness and delicacy and generosity and love the rumors that he might be making a comeback to General Hospital where he made his soap debut as Dillon Quartermaine back in 2003 “I am not at all thinking about General Hospital or any other show I’m just thinking about doing the best job I can do telling this story I just want to do right by this show and this story and and this storyteller — namely For more from Clifton about what it’s been like to play this new dramatic story, click here. Do you think this is the beginning of the end for Liam Spencer or do you think the character’s life will be saved Ex Marks The Spot: Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) was by Liam’s side during his hospitalization and ultimately was the one to reveal his diagnosis to him Soap Opera Digest has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.Copyright © 2025 Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc By clicking Sign In, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading no promotional deals were found matching that code Urban League of Middle Tennessee President and CEO discusses recent report The Urban League of Middle Tennessee recently released its inaugural State of Black Middle Tennessee report highlighting economic challenges faced by Black residents in the region The report outlines disparities in housing education and civic engagement among other areas It notes that 47.2 percent of the area’s Black residents live below the poverty level with Nashville having the highest poverty rate in the region The Nashville Post recently sat down with ULMT President and CEO Clifton Harris to discuss the report’s findings and talk about potential solutions to reduce inequities in Middle Tennessee Traditionally, the State of Black America report comes out from the National Urban League about every two years If you don't measure the differences between the races It’s also a way to show the disparities and hold folks accountable for closing those disparities to educate the population who have the disparities of things that they can do to help close the disparities That's the primary reason that we do this report It took us a little over two years because we wanted it to be as accurate as possible We use credible sources and credible research so that no one can accuse us of using anecdotal information Was there anything in the report that came as a surprise to you One was how early our preschool kids started experiencing racial biases And then the other was your zip code or the color of your skin could determine how long you live or could cut six years off your life Quality health care is really important to me and I want the same level of care and the aggressiveness of care as our sitting congressmen and congresswomen get What do you think health care providers or insurance companies can do to lessen these disparities Just starting with providing culturally competent training for health care providers to address explicit and implicit biases and improve care for Black patients in every area and with the emphasis on mental health Implement health care education in our schools at a much earlier age developmental shifts and scholarship programs to increase the number of black doctors and nurses but in health care administration and getting people of color into the insurance industries that make decisions about who gets what health care Push public policy to ensure affordable and accessible health care for black families There's no reason why the state of Tennessee should not expand Medicaid It would give more people who don't have insurance insurance and it would create more jobs in the hospital network so that our rural hospitals don't have to close We didn't do any aspirational recommendations We wanted real things that can be done right now The report found that Black residents in Middle Tennessee are denied mortgage and home improvement loans at twice the rate of white residents What are some of the systemic barriers that cause this When we talk about no home improvement loans and mortgage loans then we are showing we're finding signs of disparities in those areas The study also shows that for every $100 that white families have We are seeing a lot of growth and development in Middle Tennessee Does that kind of growth worsen or better any of these disparities Nashville is talking about the growth in one word: prosperity but then I have two words — which is a question: For who I think we need to dial it back and take a look at over the next 10 years If there's going to be a $50 billion spend in this area we've got to see how that wealth is shared with everyone by upscaling and rescaling people and getting people to livable wage jobs so that they can secure the housing that they need the child care that they need and the transportation that they need We continue to attack these issues as if they are on individual silos The report noted disparities in civic engagement among Middle Tennessee’s Black residents Nashville does not have a voter registration problem How do we get more people to exercise their right to vote how to get more people to participate in census right reporting Because all that stuff impacts the community As more and more people of color are being pushed out into the counties they're finding themselves in red counties The Urban League is expanding our operations into the counties to have satellite offices in those counties so that we can help people find their voice and educate and train them not only on how to communicate and write their elected officials but how to position themselves to run for office as well We're asking organizations to help us with resources to expand our [voter roll] expungement clinics into the counties that we serve that's the county seat that you have to go back to and  get the stuff expunged off your records This interview has been edited for length and clarity Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: CLIFTON — The city's newest school, set to receive the first sixth grade class in September, will be called Maple Valley Middle School. school board members voted to name it for the surrounding neighborhood will be "longer-lasting," unlike the names of some local "deserving residents." It was a favorite of the school board even before the vote nothing was announced or determined until the final vote Who knows?" Shehata said before the meeting He was part of the ad hoc committee that reviewed suggestions from members of the public and made the recommendation This will be the district's third middle school joining Woodrow Wilson and Christopher Columbus middle schools The newest school will be in what was formerly the Paterson Diocese's Paul VI High School The building stands on Valley Road and is expected to reopen in September with rising fifth graders from schools 5 the school is expected to house about 650 students in grades six to eight thereby reducing enrollment at Christopher Columbus Woodrow Wilson and Christopher Columbus middle schools are each expected to house about 850 students In March, The Record and NorthJersey.com conducted an impromptu survey on suggested monikers for the school. Among the most popular was John Samra Middle School after the Clifton police officer who died in the line of duty Maple Valley also received several mentions In 2020, as statues were being pulled down by protesters around the country, some city students and recent alumni petitioned to have the two current middle schools renamed Wilson and Columbus were targeted because of concerns about the historical figures' legacies and their alleged racism School trustees at the time pushed off any decisions Perhaps with that in mind, trustees last summer adopted a new policy: the "Naming Schools, Parts Thereof and School Facilities Application." More: This Passaic County city ranks among nation's 100 best places to live in 2025 It requires that a name change or new name proposal be made by petition with 25 signatures from city residents must be connected to the history of the school district or area a former Clifton recreation director and teacher at the high school; and Mark Tietjen a former assistant superintendent of schools the recommendation was to name the school Maple Valley after the surrounding community Cooking oil on a stove caused a fire at an apartment building in Clifton Park Firefighters tell NewsChannel 13 that it took crews around two hours to get the fire under control The resident was able to exit safely with her children and called 911 according to a statement from the Solomon Organization Two neighboring buildings had smoke and water damage and were expected to be fixed as early as Wednesday Twin Lakes staff put the residents up in a hotel Staff is assisting displaced residents to find permanent housing.   The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Brittany Moroukian. She can be contacted at bmoroukian@wnyt.com or 518-207-4710 – Communities across the Finger Lakes came together for a cleanup after storms swept through the area Tuesday afternoon News10NBC visited a mobile home park in Ontario County where extensive damage took place Trees had fallen on several homes and vehicles in the park and branches and debris were strewn across the roads The storm also knocked down power lines for the park causing outages for an unknown period of time “We’re probably going to be without power for a couple nights,” said Tatiana a resident who bought her trailer from her parents six months ago She and her two kids may not be able to live in it for weeks Tatiana described the scene as “terrifying” when she returned home and there were other trailers in way worse conditions,” she said Neighbor Jaeson Bridgeman recounted the storm’s sudden onset everything was calm – then the rain came on He avoided damage but expressed concern for his neighbors “Every house around my house got hit it was devastating to see these guys lose their homes they’ve been here for [over] 30 years Bridgeman found hope in the community’s response “It’s warming…it gives you a sense of hope “Stuff like this always brings out the best in people.” AI assisted with the formatting of this story. 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Please visit joinstatepolice.ny.gov to learn more State Police of Saratoga arrested Chloe Durkin, 51 for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree and Criminal Mischief in the second degree a Trooper responded to the area of Medical Park Drive in Malta for the reports of a woman damaging a vehicle with a bat The investigation determined Durkin was involved in a road rage incident on I-87 in Saratoga County with the victim. Durkin reportedly followed the victim to the location and used the bat to cause more than $1,500 worth of damage to the victim’s vehicle. Durkin was unknown to the victim who was not injured during the altercation Durkin was arrested at the scene and transported to SP Saratoga for processing where she was released on her own recognizance 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 NJBIZ ICON Honors Awards Program Kimberly Redmond//May 2 Chevys Fresh Mex locations in Clifton and Linden "are pulling out all the stops this Cinco de Mayo to deliver an unparalleled celebration for our guests.” - PROVIDED BY DOHERTY'S Chevys Fresh Mex plans big for Cinco de Mayo in NJ The commercial beekeeper from Middlesex County rides the hot honey trend culinary-inspired creations to a permanent home in Bradley Beach with un[...] The New Jersey-based family-run specialty foods importer brings more than 6,000 gourmet foods from 44 countrie[...] The Midwestern fast casual is expanding into the Garden State across three counties under a new franchise deal[...] The franchise named a New Jersey general manager as the best nationwide as well as announced plans for her to[...] Ortega and others will join the roster at 8 Sylvan Way Sign up for your daily digest of New Jersey News New Jersey business owners can now apply for assistance to explore Employee Stock Ownership Plans The workforce reductions impacting Mercer County positions come amid a broader cost-cutting plan from the pharma giant that t[...] The site is looking toward a major revitalization with Gensler's Morristown office recently hosting a design charrette with [...] Backed by $1.25 million in public funding KSS Architects offered project design for the revamped space The new Middlesex County hub offers multidisciplinary oncology services as well as expanded patient support The founder of the solar-powered sign manufacturer describes how he started the company and designed its [...] provides 24/7 business news coverage and events honoring top business professionals Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions Training a dog takes patience, consistency, and many treats. At Zoom Room in Clifton Park, pets and their people are learning how to master obedience and agility and even become certified Canine Good Citizens Zoom Room is already significantly impacting the community “The owners didn’t know what to do,” said Zoom Room owner and operator William Overholt Overholt created the space to build better connections between humans and their furry companions while giving shelter dogs a second chance Volunteers regularly bring rescue animals for basic training “I thought that if we could get into a dog training facility and work on some of those basic skills and manners we would hopefully get more pups adopted,” Overholt added Zoom Room offers a break from the chaos of everyday life for dogs and humans alike you have 45 minutes where your phone isn’t going to ring,” said Overholt “You get to spend that time with the dog you always wanted to.” That’s precisely why pet parents like Shaun and Julie bring their high-energy pup Clancey weekly.  he’s climbing out of his skin to go inside.” especially during harsh Northeastern winters Apollo thrives in advanced agility classes and never wants to leave Zoom Room proves that every dog can shine with the proper support and a few treats Boyd was the original Master Roaster at Ibis Coffee where he poured his heart into the craft for over 20 years His skill and dedication shaped not only the flavor of the coffee but the spirit of the community that gathered around it Boyd was an artist with an eye for beauty and a deep connection to the water he was in his element—earning him the affectionate nickname "Aquaman" among those who knew and loved him Boyd had an adventurous spirit and a profound appreciation for the natural world He loved to travel and explore nature’s beauty always seeking new experiences and moments of awe were often reflected in his artwork and the stories he shared He also had a special place in his heart for Greyhounds rescuing and adopting four over the past decade and treated to frequent outings as part of Boyd’s extended family elegant and gentle nature mirrored his own Vikki Pingle and Melanie Abplanalp; and many loving nieces and quiet generosity left a lasting mark on everyone he met In honor of Boyd’s deep love and passion for Greyhound rescue the family kindly asks that donations be made to that cause in lieu of flowers or gifts His favorite was Grey2K USA Worldwide at https://www.grey2kusa.org but there are several others to choose from A celebration of life will be held at a later date Please check White Pine Funeral Home’s website for updates MALTA - A Clifton Park woman has been arrested accused in a baseball bat road rage incident was charged Monday with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree criminal mischief Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content More Police, Fire, Courts | Newsletter More Clifton Park | Newsletter More Saratoga County | Newsletter Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have the latest food and drink articles delivered to your inbox every Thursday Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Sign up today to receive email newsletters of local daily obituaries Get the Register Star and Daily Mail E-edition delivered directly to your inbox Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Progress continues on the 32 1/2 Road and Clifton Campus Roadway Improvement Project which will bring crucial infrastructure upgrades to the Clifton area What’s included in the project?   Mesa County and the project contractor are nearing completion of phase one of the project which includes the complete replacement of the bridge over the Grand Valley Irrigation Canal on 32 ½ Road The new bridge will be wider and include sidewalks on both sides Phase two of the project will soon get underway.   The bridge on 32 ½ Road remains closed throughout phase one of the project Please look out for signs in the project area that alert drivers to road closures or detours throughout different phases of the project.  the crew will proceed to phase two of the project which involves adding a new roundabout and roadway extension at the intersection of E Road and 32 ½ Road connecting to the south end of 32 ½ Road near D 7/8 Road.  Please stay tuned for updates on the project's status. You can call the project hotline at 970-549-9611 with any questions about the improvement project Keith Richards and Mick Jagger performed at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The British rockers are now part of a tribute album to Clifton Chenier 'A Tribute to the King of Zydeco' is out June 27 to celebrate what would have been the pioneering Louisiana musician's 100th birthday Taj Mahal and Steve Earle are among the guest musicians who recorded songs for a new tribute album to zydeco legend Clifton Chenier “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco” features those musicians along with a number of South Louisiana greats covering classic Chenier songs in celebration of what would have been the pioneer’s 100th birthday “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco” will be released June 27 on Joel Savoy’s Valcour Records and the label has released the album’s first single swamp pop icon Tommy McClain and accordion master Keith Frank “It’s pretty incredible when you start a project like this, how word gets out and people come to you wanting to be a part of it,” says Savoy, a Cajun musician whose parents are Marc and Ann Savoy taught a young Clifton to play the accordion As he grew into his own as a regular musician at South Louisiana house parties and dances Chenier developed a style that blended French Creole La La music with R&B and blues and Cajun influences And his 1954 recordings of “Louisiana Stomp” and “Clifton’s Blues” are seen as some of the earliest recorded examples of what would become known as zydeco Chenier won a Grammy Award in 1983 for his album “I’m Here!,” and the next year the National Endowment for the Arts named him a National heritage Fellow Chenier died in December 1987 at the age of 62 After Clifton’s passing, his son C.J. Chenier took over leadership of Clifton’s band The accordionist and vocalist often pays tribute to his father on stage and he appears on two tracks on “Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” performing on “I’m Coming Home” with blues guitarist Sonny Landreth and “Hot Rod” with David Hidalgo of the band Los Lobos who brought British giants onboard and produced the tracks “Zydeco Sont Pas Sales” and “Release Me.” “We all got into a lot of cool music through the backdoor of The Rolling Stones and rock ‘n’ roll And there’s another moment to do that here,” Adcock says “The Stones being involved and them crowing about it is a way for some kid in Brazil to learn about zydeco and learn about Clifton.” “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco” also includes Taj Mahal and Keith Frank performing on Chenier’s 1955 hit “Hey ’tite Fille”; country musician Charley Crockett and Zydeco Cha Chas leader Nathan Williams Sr playing “Easy Easy Baby”; and pianist Marcia Ball and accordionist Geno Delafose on “I May Be Wrong.” The 14-track album was produced by Savoy and Steve Berlin, a longtime member of Los Lobos. John Leopold, the former managing director of the Arhoolie Foundation — the Arhoolie record label importantly released many of Chenier’s recordings — executive produced the album Adcock produced “Zydeco Sont Pas Sales” and “Release Me.” Savoy and Berlin brought together musicians Roddie Romero Jermaine Prejean and Sherelle Chenier Mouton as the house band to back the guest artists on most of the tribute album They’ve been dubbed the Dockside Allstars in a nod to their time recording the album at the studio out in Maurice “I immediately realized how important [this project] would be as a record and how I had to make sure that the correct people were involved in this,” Savoy says Instantly the weight on my shoulders was figuring out how to do this right and it was to bring as many of these zydeco legacy families onto the project as possible and get support from the zydeco community I feel like we did a great job in accomplishing that.” On Friday, May 2, the Dockside Allstars will back C.J. Chenier, Sonny Landreth, Marcia Ball, Curley Taylor and surprise guests during a Clifton Chenier centennial show at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival There also will be an exhibit about Chenier in the Grandstand during Jazz Fest organized by the New Orleans Jazz Museum stage outfits and his King of Zydeco crown In a couple of months, Valcour Records and Smithsonian Folkways will mark Chenier’s birthday with a 7-inch single release pairing The Rolling Stones’ version of “Zydeco Son Pas Sales” with Chenier’s original recording. There also are plans for Smithsonian Folkways, which now controls the Arhoolie catalog to release a historical boxset later this year Proceeds from the sale of “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco” will benefit the Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship at the University of Louisiana Lafayette The new scholarship fund will support ULL students studying traditional music “These artists on this project were personally inspired and influenced by Clifton,” Savoy says “I hope the participation of these artists will introduce their fanbase to not only to discover Clifton’s music but I’d love for them also to dive deeper into the soulful origins of this music.” Pre-orders for “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco” and a link to support the Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship are now open. Find more at linktr.ee/valcourrecords Gambit previews the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2025 Email Jake Clapp at jclapp@gambitweekly.com John Patrick Shanley won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2004 drama which is perfect for walking on hard surfaces I’ve just finished testing the Hoka Clifton 10 you might want to score a bargain and get the Clifton 9 while it’s still available some fabulous reductions have popped up as retailers try to shift the remaining stock of the Clifton 9 with most sizes still in stock in a variety of colorways It is getting harder to find the Clifton 9 so if you were thinking of investing in a pair It’s unlikely that prices will drop any further than they have already You might have to flip through the different colorways to find your size but this discount is available on several options The Vanilla/Astral colorway and Evening Sky/Coral colorway both have the most sizes still in stock you'll probably have to do some flipping to find your size but there's plenty left in the White/White colorway Start your week with achievable workout ideas health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters and now enjoys cooking for gut health.  in Guilford County to the late Harmon Barber and Clarice Williams Barber He was a longtime faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville He served his church and church family in many roles Clifton never met a stranger and loved to hand out candy to the children of the church he was preceded in death by four brothers; Carl Clifton is survived by his wife of 63 blessed years and Joshua Brendle; and nine great-grandchildren A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Stanleyville with Rev The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at the church A barn that became a landmark for drivers heading south on Route 1 because of the large “Biden” billboard painted on its north-facing side has been torn down Only the panels with the “I” and the “E” remained The 100-year old barn was located on the Clifton farm just north of Milton The Biden barn would have been visible to the president when he was being driven to his North Shores vacation home near Rehoboth Beach The Bidens spent this past Easter weekend at that home the current Delaware Department of Agriculture secretary said he put up the sign to show his support for then-presidential candidate Joe Biden most of the political signs in Sussex County were for Donald Trump I looked at [the barn] and thought it would be a good place for a Biden billboard,” Clifton said There have been a lot of comments over the years Clifton said the barn had been scheduled for demolition for years It was clear the structure was unsafe and could not be refurbished; tearing it down was not a political statement He has never spoken to Biden about the sign so he doesn’t know if he ever saw it while driving by some of Biden’s people said there had been a photo of the barn hanging in the White House “Biden is Delaware – somebody whom people have actually met My dad always thought he was a good guy,” said Clifton’s son He said the barn had been there since his great-grandfather bought the farm John Clifton said the old barn held some family memories but I’ve got all this equipment all over the place that should be under a roof,” he said “I’ve been through it a hundred times in my life looking for treasure He said the old brick silo will remain where it is The Cliftons said they will put up a new building on the barn site to store their farm equipment “It is a very visible spot on Route 1,” he said Bill Shull has been covering Lewes for the Cape Gazette since 2023 He comes to the world of print journalism after 40 years in TV news Bill has worked in his hometown of Philadelphia He came to Lewes in 2014 to help launch WRDE-TV Bill served as WRDE’s news director for more than eight years He is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University Bill is an avid aviation and wildlife photographer Home / News / Article the former chief of staff to Education Minister Clifton Grima who once branded his former boss as “not fit for purpose,” has quietly returned to his government-funded role at the Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport (AIMS) Borg had stepped back from his position following a series of leaked phone conversations in which he harshly criticised Grima and members of the minister’s team Despite vowing legal action against the person he claimed was behind the leaks Borg has yet to initiate any court proceedings despite describing the leaks as “illegal and a breach of privacy,” warning that the person responsible must answer in court for their actions When approached to state why he had not yet taken the promised legal action telling The Shift: “I have no comments to make at this stage.” included pointed criticisms of Grima’s leadership and accusations of dysfunction within the ministry He alleged that most members of the minister’s secretariat were underqualified and routinely absent His return to AIMS comes after a brief period of forced leave Internal sources say Borg had previously been considered for the post of CEO a role that became vacant following the acrimonious departure of former Labour MP Jean Claude Micallef Micallef resigned amid tensions with AIMS chairman husband of former Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi No internal probe was launched to determine who leaked the internal documents that precipitated Micallef’s exit has been dogged by controversy since its inception The Authority has struggled 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experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns NC: Retired Sergeant Major Glenn Eldridge Clifton age 85 of NC 50 North went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family 2025 at the Friendship Baptist Church in Angier Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors 1940 in Johnston County to the late Oker and Nellie Johnson Clifton With a distinguished career spanning 30 years rising through the ranks to become a respected leader and retired as a Sergeant Major in the U.S and he dedicated his life to protecting the freedoms of his fellow Americans but it was his dedication to his soldiers and his country that left the most lasting impression always carrying with him the values of integrity His legacy of patriotism and service will continue to inspire all who knew him Clifton was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Angier and served in many different capacities Isayana; eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Friday 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson and other times at the home memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child English is accused of promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his Clifton Park The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) English was arrested and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing English was then arraigned in the Clifton Park Town Court where he was ordered to surrender his passport and released Is the show really about to kill off Scott Clifton’s polarizing character The three-time Emmy winner’s guess is as good as ours. “I’m kind of trying to cross each bridge as I come to it and not think too hard about it,” he tells Soap Opera Digest I don’t know exactly where this is going.’” If Liam’s brain tumor does turn out to be inoperable — c’mon, Finn, Grace, Bridget, we’re counting on y’all — Clifton wants the audience to know that from the start the arc was conceived and carried out with the utmost care And the best — and hardest — may be yet to come In an interview with Soaps.com to celebrate his most recent Liam-versary the veteran of General Hospital (as Dillon) and One Life to Live (as Schuyler) admitted that he understood entirely why viewers might roll their eyes at his Bold & Beautiful alter ego But here’s the thing: I’m kind of a hired gun My philosophy is that my job is to make it work “if you have Liam go to a club the night before his wedding and show up the next day with blue hair and fake tattoos doing a whole Romeo & Juliet scene in his underwear I’m going to find a way to make it work.” That he has — always Check out our new photo gallery of soap characters we couldn’t believe their shows killed off even as we worry that Liam will be the next entry that has to be added 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 The family of Calvin Clifton Embert created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne of Peytonsville-Bethesda Community passed away on April 28 He was all around “a good simple man” Alvin and Mary Francis Harper Buford; sister and Paxton Wilson; step grandchildren; Tiffany Barnes and Autumn Birdsong A Memorial Service will be conducted 12 Noon with a one-hour visitation prior to the service Services in care of Casey Stephens and Lawrence Funeral Home The HOKA Clifton 10 delivers more cushion with the same comfort The HOKA Clifton 10 is a great choice for runners seeking a soft balanced daily trainer that delivers comfort mile after mile Whether you're a longtime Clifton fan or trying it for the first time recovery days or anyone who values plush cushioning in a lightweight package In our HOKA Clifton 10 review, weartester Caroline said “The Clifton 10 is a shoe just about anyone can enjoy which is why it’s one of the most popular running shoes on the market non-running friends wearing them around town.” Clifton loyalists will be happy to know that HOKA hasn’t made any major changes—it’s the same cushioned John often spent time with his beloved cousins at his grandparents home forming close He attended South Division High School where he played football During this time he owned the Golden Mushroom tavern loved demolition derbies and riding his motorcycle He held many part time jobs while also working at the Falk Corporation where he began as a time clock operator and worked his way up to being the Director of Quality Management during his 42 years there He traveled the world for business as his work with statistical quality control analysis was widely respected and in demand John married Diane and in 1983 they settled in New Berlin in a home where Amy found for sale John earned a Master's Degree of Finance and a Master's Degree of Business Administration they moved to Mayville where they lived for 32 years where he enjoyed his hobby farm with steers John took an interest in the stockmarket and passed the series 7 exam to become a licensed broker and a quick witted genius with an insatiable appetite for learning and chocolate cake meditation and especially delighted in spending time with his family He is survived by his wife of 42 years Diane; his 4 children: John Jr. Julie (Chris) Grobner and his three siblings He is further survived by his 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren along with other cherished relatives and friends He was reunited in heaven with his grandparents John chose cremation and his family will have a celebration of his life with details forthcoming The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful caregivers at Advocate Aurora Hartford Hospital emergency room The care and compassion you gave John and his family will never be forgotten The Myrhum Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with John’s arrangements Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com Here’s how we break down the shoe in every review We use cookies to provide the best experience on our website. Read our Cookie Policy We independently review everything we recommend MEAGHAN: The Hoka Clifton and I have been through a lot I started running a couple of years before the original came out but it quickly became my favorite trainer and I raced my first Boston Marathon in the Clifton 1 and then I toed the line of the Marine Corps Marathon in the Clifton 2 It was the first time I experienced a high-stack shoe that was lightweight and bouncy and is there anything better than more fun it’s the only shoe that I’ve purchased multiple pairs of it hasn’t always been smooth sailing with the Hoka Clifton Each iteration changed a little — it got heavier and the excitement of the Clifton for race day faded entirely But as technology improved and Hoka started using new EVA compounds and lighter upper materials All of that brings us to the 10th iteration but it looks and feels like a true Clifton You won’t find me racing in this model anymore but is it still a favorite for daily training the Hoka Clifton and Believe in the Run have a long a relationship with ups and downs like all do the Clifton has remained a familiar companion one piece of the Clifton 10 caught our attention above all else — the new 8 mm drop then you know it’s rocked with 5 mm drops just about every year since forever so I reached out to a contact at Hoka to find out just what was going on “Clifton users tend to put a lot of mileage on their shoes and we noticed especially with the heel area that the mechanical cushioning (heel cavity) and lower stack was actually leading to a lot of heel compression over time Pair that with softer foams now than in the past and it can lead to a “weighted drop” that feels more like a super low/minimal drop The goal behind the increase was to allow for a tiny bit more cushioning in the heel and to ensure that over time and under the impact the weighted drop still feels more true to Hoka.” Hoka made the Clifton taller so that it could compress into the classic Clifton feel that so many people loved CARYN: The Clifton has historically been my favorite Hoka shoe I can’t remember exactly how I was introduced but I know I’ve had a pair in my closet for the last decade Hoka has certainly innovated well in its lineup outside of the Clifton My various pairs of the Clifton have been used on the run as an integral part of my gen-Z-inspired fits (much to the chagrin of my family) Outside of some unfortunate issues with the narrowing of the toe box in the Clifton 8 I’ve generally gotten along with every version of the shoe There’s something to be said for leaving well enough alone — especially in a crowd-pleaser like the Clifton so when I saw that Hoka had shifted the drop in the Clifton 10 to 8 mm and adopted a completely new last I was worried that the low-drop fan club would be shaking in its boots (er MEAGHAN: I couldn’t have picked a more gorgeous colorway for the Clifton 10 The all-white upper with Tiffany Blue accents might just be my favorite design of all time I’m immediately greeted by that signature plush Clifton feel The padding around the collar and heel is incredibly soft Even though this update features a new last with the bonus of a slightly roomier forefoot I didn’t experience any rubbing or hot spots except for a slight discomfort on my big toe (more on that later) though I’ve only really been able to test this in cooler weather here in Baltimore so we’ll see how it holds up when it gets warmer The laces are nothing too exciting — the standard flat and stretchy — but they do a great job of keeping my foot securely in place The midsole features a compression-molded EVA that’s lightweight and fairly responsive. It’s firmer than the New Balance 1080 but not quite as rigid as the 880 I’d call it a good balance of comfort without feeling too squishy I’ve been using the Clifton 10 for my everyday miles and even casual walks it still feels just as fresh as when I first put it on the Clifton 10 has stayed light on my feet — my US W7.5 weighs in at just 8.3 oz found myself once again staring at another bright royal blue upper — a color that Hoka seems determined to keep in rotation that my favorite Hoka designs come from its collaborations The standard colorways rarely do it for me (I’ll save this thought for the “Things We Didn’t Like” section.) I was concerned about the unusual bulbous heel counter but it works well enough to lock in the heel without any discomfort the CMEVA midsole strikes a fine balance between softness and firmness carving out a clear distinction from the Bondi But if you want cushioning with a touch of responsiveness The Clifton’s signature smooth transition remains intact and we’ll see whether or not it really compresses over time Hoka’s Durabrasion rubber keeps you sure-footed and hits all the right spots for durability When I don’t love a shoe’s color but still enjoy running in it which isn’t light but is fine in a cruiser like the Clifton I actually immediately texted Meg to see if she was alive This is Meg’s dream colorway — bright white with some Tiffany Blue accents loved the crisp color combo of the shoe and the jacquard upper The Clifton fits true to size with no gapping or challenges on lockdown in the heel but I actually had to head to a night shift It stood up to 14 hours of pain-free night shift nursing — a dream I had a hard time differentiating this version from the prior I had a bit of big toe rubbing (I might be the problem) The Clifton is a true daily trainer — you won’t find me picking up the pace in this one — but the foam isn’t mushy or especially soft As an avid user of the New Balance 1080 (Meg and I have so much in common) The ride offers more structure due to its slightly firmer I didn’t really notice much about the new 8 mm drop other than the transition feeling smooth and natural and it feels like the day I pulled it out of the box there’s not much to complain about with the Clifton 10 but I think Clifton fans will be happy with this update The only tiny hiccup I had was some rubbing on my big toe (shoutout to my adorable bunions) I think the wider forefoot gave my foot a little too much room to do the cha-cha so I’ve been tightening the laces a bit and haven’t had much of a problem since Just a heads-up for anyone else with feet that are If you want to borrow a page from someone else’s playbook CARYN: I thought the slight big toe rubbing I experienced with this shoe was just my but after seeing Meg had a similar experience I think anyone with normal-sized toes will be just fine with this update but I’m always surprised Hoka hasn’t done something to jazz this shoe up a touch So many other brands have added supercritical foams to their daily trainers so I figured the Clifton would eventually get an upgrade MEAGHAN: The Hoka Clifton 10 looks and feels exactly like what you’d expect from a true Clifton It’s the trusty go-to for everything from casual strolls to logging those everyday miles but it does exactly what a Clifton should — provides reliable I will say I miss the pull tabs and am not a fan of the pointy thing poking off the back of the collar Save the elf ears for Santa’s workshop I love this update and will certainly be piling on the miles as the weather continues to improve here in Baltimore My calves enjoy the new 8 mm drop and lightweight simplicity of this true daily trainer that can do it all it’ll still continue to be a stylish wardrobe addition outside of the run You can pick up the Hoka Clifton 10 for $150 on April 15 from Running Warehouse (featuring free shipping and 90-day returns) by using the buttons below One thing that fascinates me about their decision to stick with CMEVA is that this shoe is on a two-year cycle While they might be able to get away with a outdated foam this year I think this shoe is going to look really stale a year from now when every other daily trainer on the market is using some blend of hypercritical foam or PEBA… or whatever wizardry Zoom X and Fresh Foam X are I’m surprised neither of the ladies commented on the sizing Hoka have changed the sizing on the women’s Clifton 10 Where my US10 used to be a UK 8.5 or EU 42 2/3 a US10 is now a UK 8 and EU 42 I immediately felt that they fit snugger to my Clifton 9s Keen to hear any follow up thoughts from the ladies and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Meaghan signed up for her first marathon three weeks before the race because it was $10 more than the half she planned to run She learned everything in running the hard way Now a USATF & UESCA certified run coach she loves encouraging friends to go for big goals as she continues to chase faster times Thomas’s goal is to help runners pick the shoes and gear that will make their running experience the best that it can be Caryn is a recovering ball sports athlete and native Baltimorean who used to cry before the timed mile in gym class Discovered running somewhat reluctantly when her pants stopped fitting in college Pediatric ICU nurse and avid UVA sports fan Can usually be found with her chocolate lab Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Step into effortless strides with the HOKA Clifton 10 the latest iteration of one of the most beloved daily trainers out there the Clifton 10 delivers everything runners love—plus a little extra protection underfoot heading out for a recovery run or just looking for a cushioned shoe for all-day wear the Clifton 10 is your go-to for comfort and performance “The Clifton 10 is a shoe just about anyone can enjoy which is why it’s one of the most popular running shoes on the market non-running friends wearing them around town.” Penn Medicine has announced a transformative gift from Catherine and Anthony Clifton to usher in a new era of innovation in clinical care The Cliftons, civic leaders and philanthropists with deep Philadelphia roots, are longtime supporters of Penn Medicine and champions of accessible, compassionate, and cutting-edge health care for all. In recognition of the gift, the Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania will be renamed The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs Located at the heart of Penn Medicine’s campus in University City the $1.6 billion facility—the largest capital project in Penn’s history designed by Foster + Partners—contains 47 operating rooms and 504 private patient rooms each fitted with space where families and friends can comfortably spend time close to their loved ones and designed for patient comfort and family support.  “It is an honor to see the Clifton name attached to this world class facility,” says Lord Norman Foster founder and executive chairman of world-renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners and years of service on the Penn Medicine board she brings a profound understanding of how enhancing patient-centered care leads to better outcomes. The Cliftons’ gift will further humanize the building and patient experience.” “Being part of Penn Medicine’s vision to transform health care is an incredible honor,” say Catherine and Anthony Clifton “We have long admired its commitment to advancing medicine pioneering new treatments and ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care It is our deepest hope that the Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs will serve as a catalyst for discoveries that will shape the future of medicine for generations to come.” “Catherine and Anthony Clifton are revolutionizing the future of health care in profound ways. Their extraordinary generosity will leave an indelible mark on Penn Medicine, accelerating innovation in patient care, research, and medical education,” says Interim President J. Larry Jameson “Catherine and Anthony’s record setting gift is a defining moment in Penn Medicine’s evolution,” says University of Pennsylvania Health System CEO Kevin B. Mahoney “The Clifton Center strengthens our ability to push the boundaries of medicine and training the next generation of physicians.” Since opening as the Pavilion in October 2021 The Clifton Center teams have cared for hundreds of thousands of patients including nearly 213,000 visits to its emergency department more than 1,720 lifesaving organ transplants The facility also plays a key role in Penn Medicine’s clinical research ecosystem serving over 350,000 patients in studies like CAR T cell therapy for glioblastoma and MRI techniques for prediction of coma recovery The center’s rooftop helipad enables rapid transfers of more than 4,000 critically ill patients annually for specialized “rescue” programs Catherine Clifton has been an influential member of the Penn Medicine Board she holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in city and regional planning together with a master’s degree from the Harvard T.H She has served on the faculty of Tufts University School of Medicine’s Community Medicine Department and previously worked as Vice President of Review Publishing overseeing critical media and public engagement initiatives Catherine has been a driving force in cultural leadership She is Vice Chair of the Kimmel Center Board of Directors leading its Education & Audience and Nominating Governance Committees and Vice Chair of the Philadelphia Orchestra Association Board of Directors Her civic contributions extend to Philadelphia Hospitality further shaping the city’s cultural and philanthropic landscape Anthony Clifton is the Principal Owner and founder of AAC Holdings LLC a consulting and mentoring firm that supports small business owners and senior managers He previously served as chairman and CEO of Review Publishing which operated newspapers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey He has held leadership roles at Comcast Corporation and the United Kingdom Treasury Department He has also served on the boards of the Local Media Association and the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Catherine Clifton’s family has significantly contributed to advancing Penn Medicine’s mission and served together with her father on the Penn Medicine Board the ambitious Dakar Greenbelt project seeks to create an extensive network of ecological infrastructure in and around the city to sustainably address environmental concerns and enhance urban life With support from David Gouverneur and Ellen Neises candidate Rob Levinthal in the Weitzman School of Design led two courses that included a field trip to Dakar that culminated in students presenting their visions for parts of the Greenbelt The new Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology boasts adaptable laboratory spaces to support the dynamic needs of pioneering research 2025 at The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner surrounded by her loving family Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Wednesday Officiating will be Evangelist David Morris The family will receive friends from 1:30PM to 2:30PM on Wednesday 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson NC to the late Charles Frank and Vinnie Mae Coleman Bryant She grew up on a farm and loved living the farming life Reba Savage Clifton of Benson; granddaughter Carrie Lynn Goodson and Thomas “T.J.” Quillen CLIFTON — The city plans to hire a temporary manager on Tuesday to replace Nick Villano, who abruptly resigned effective immediately at the April 1 council meeting. After Friday's emergency remote meeting of the council at noon several members said they plan to interview three candidates on Tuesday to serve as a suitable temporary manager until a permanent candidate is found Serving in the manager's role until then is City Attorney Andrew Oddo who was hired in March 2023 as first assistant city attorney and with the resignation/retirement of longtime City Attorney Matthew Priore is the legal department's de facto if not de jure head Interviews of the three candidates will start an hour before Tuesday's meeting Villano filed two tort claims against the city informing leaders of possible litigation due to a toxic work environment He also said the work environment was the reason for his resignation More: Clifton vows to fund health programs that are now paid with federal grants that may be cut the council may or may not hire a temporary manager on Tuesday Councilman Tony Latona said he is hopeful one will be appointed because the city needs a firm hand at the tiller In the city's council-manager form of government the city manager is the person who runs the day-to-day operations Council members set policy and are not to interfere or directly address the department heads Councilman Chris D'Amato said that while settling on an interim manager is "theoretically possible," it is "unlikely given how this council operates." D'Amato said the city contacted a number of agencies "some of which provided candidates for the interim city manager position." Other agencies offered to help with the search for a permanent manager The help would be welcome because the city needs to hire the right person to lead it "We intend to go full-court press and use any and every necessary avenue at our disposal to find the right person," D'Amato said with Villano's and Priore's decisions to resign plus an additional tort claim filed by Personnel Director Doug Johnson has once again fueled proposals for the city to change its form of government former city Councilman Matt Ward has been pushing for the council to put on the ballot a charter study question which would ask voters if they want to undertake a charter study a charter commission would be formed and would hold public meetings and could make a recommendation about a potential change in the form of government A similar push was made just before the 2022 City Council election The latest resignation and the ongoing dysfunction of the council and administration have brought new interest has sought to get enough signatures to require a referendum that would require council elections to be staggered every two years all seven council seats are elected once every four years Voters would also get to vote for their mayor directly "We've seen in the last couple of weeks a resurgence," Daley said "We've started to circulate the petitions again." The effort has collected more than 700 signatures which is about an eighth of the number needed Georgia passed away unexpectedly on January 1 Donald Arthur McCorkle and Sheila Liles McCorkle Heath’s unexpected passing comes as a shock to all his loved ones who are still reeling from the devastating loss Heath lived a vibrant life and impacted everyone he met While we have lost a beloved member of our family many have lost a friend and loved one in him No matter how you knew Heath or what influence he had in your life he would be by your side in a heartbeat if you needed him Heath will be remembered for his wicked smarts and witty sense of humor Heath was named a National Merit Finalist and graduated from Emory University on May 14 He worked many years as a QA manager in health and safety/quality assurance/compliance and was focused and committed to creating safe and efficient workplaces He was employed at Osmose Utilities at the time of his passing Heath was married to Allison McCorkle in Birmingham Kaylen (17-year-old daughter) and Hudson (13-year-old son) he had devoted much of his time to helping those struggling with addiction/alcoholism Heath was passionate about breaking the stigma of addiction and the family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Shatterproof.org (https://shatterproof.org/give) a national non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States.  Visitation for family and friends will be held at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta Earl Lloyd and Nat Clifton transformed the NBA in 1950 as the league's first Black players Earl Lloyd and Nat Clifton were the first 3 Black players to play in the NBA something shaped and tweaked over time to sound glibber and to make for a better story the heart and the logic and the fairness of it ring as true today as those values did 75 years ago On a Tuesday afternoon in 1950, April 25, in a board room jammed with owners and coaches of the fledgling league’s 12 (soon to be 11) teams, the Boston Celtics’ Walter Brown called out a name in the second round of the NBA Draft that would wind up historic A rival owner interrupted as Brown made his pick “Don’t you know he’s colored?” To which Brown’s response a sit-down-and-shut-up smack that instantly exposed how silly wrong-headed and fearful the objection was no Black player had played in the NBA or even had been invited the Washington Capitols read off the name of “Earl Lloyd West Virginia State.” And four weeks later New York Knicks owner Ned Irish and coach Joe Lapchick put a contract in front of Nat (Sweetwater) Clifton to sign as a free agent off the Harlem Globetrotters The NBA’s integration had begun with three men shouldering the load Jackie Robinson had lugged for baseball three years prior and Nathaniel Clifton transformed the NBA and inspired countless individuals through their courage and determination,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum and their legacy as pioneers is integral to our history.” Having three Black pioneers wasn’t simple for a short-hand version of history Instead of counting on a single polarizing with a target on his back for critics and hecklers (if not something worse) There wasn’t one Branch Rickey, the Dodgers executive who planned for several years to scout “the right man” to cross his sport’s color line the now-defunct Washington Capitols and others in that room were on board or soon persuaded Let’s not forget the Celtics’ legendary Red Auerbach, who moved to Boston for that 1950-51 season after coaching stints with Washington and Tri-Cities. Auerbach knew of Cooper, a tough 6-foot-5 forward who had returned to Duquesne and his native Pittsburgh after a year at West Virginia State followed by service in the military. He was 23 when Boston picked him “My father gave so much credit to Walter Brown Red Auerbach and the Celtics organization,” Chuck Cooper III said recently in a phone interview If they don’t draft my father as the first official act By putting three faces on this issue of race It looked more like an initiative than a single owner angling for a competitive edge or serving a personal agenda (Note: two other Black players had bit roles in the unofficial movement played five games for Tri-Cities in December Harold Hunter had gotten cut in training camp with the Capitols.) Robinson’s trek through the National League followed by Larry Doby’s debut in Cleveland in July 1947 and the signings of minority players such as Roy Campanella Monte Irvin and Minnie Minoso before the decade ended surely softened things a little by 1950 five years before civil rights figure Rosa Parks took a stand by where she sat on a city bus Clifton and Lloyd were headed for hard times regardless gave Jackie a lot of credit for making things easier for them,” Cooper III said “I think it was helpful for them to have each other because they would kind of look out for each other They had an agreement they would never fight each other … They would let each other know the safe places to go and hang out.” one of Lloyd’s three sons: “There weren’t as many teams it was Chuck’s responsibility to take care of my father ‘Sweetwater’ would take care of either one of them Pushback came both externally and internally in their introductions to and movement through American society at the time as well as their acceptance by peers and opponents in the basketball world Restaurants and hotels were constant hurdles, some welcoming the Black players but many not. Bob Cousy, Boston’s Hall of Fame point guard, was a fellow rookie and roomed with Cooper for a while When the Celtics played a preseason game in North Carolina in the fall of 1950 the team’s hotel told the traveling party that it would not accommodate a Black guest Cousy accompanied Cooper on a late-night train to the next city The two bonded and shared laughs throughout that trip “That’s one of the big differences between our dads and Jackie Robinson,” Cooper III said in a 2022 chat “(Robinson) didn’t get a lot of support from some of his own teammates and he had friends to go out on the town with there were a lot of people who didn’t believe Black people should ‘glow.’ Have money Lloyd played in just seven games that first season before being drafted into the Army by which point some incremental progress in race relations had been made Some of the bigotry had just grown more subtle but he couldn’t leave his room until it was time to [check out] Take a look back at the Hall of Fame career of Chuck Cooper Their employers posed different challenges The NBA held for several seasons to an unofficial quota system Coaches and players allegedly cooperated with some owners’ preference that Black team members do a lot of the sport’s dirty work — rebounding defense — as supporting players rather than stars Everything,” Lloyd said of the Syracuse National’s Hall of Famer and my father was the leading scorer in each of those games Said Cooper III: “My father was a great athlete I think all three of them were skilled and as players Sweetwater actually was asked to tone his game down At 6-foot-7 with enormous hands, Clifton had entertained vast crowds with the Globetrotters “He said they told him to ‘play down’ all that stuff,” Robinson said “And Black players were not allowed to do a lot anyway He said it didn’t bother him too much — he wanted to play — but there were times he could have made shots Bill Russell’s arrival in 1956 as the ultimate rebounder and defender — and leader — sparked the Celtics to a decade-plus of dominance with Sam Jones Elgin Baylor came in with the Minneapolis Lakers in 1958 and took the game above the rim. Wilt Chamberlain arrived in 1959 like the eighth wonder of the world his 7-foot-1 powers tearing up and rewriting all NBA record books for individual achievements Then came Magic Johnson and Larry Bird and Michael Jordan and a league that is now about 75% Black Inside the NBA takes a look back at Earl Lloyd's life and career Clifton and Lloyd don’t have a shared jersey number hanging in the rafters of every NBA arena the three wore a total of nine different numbers in their careers anyway But their collective place in the game’s history is secure the league created annual trophies for its six division-winners Willis Reed and Sam Jones also were honored.) he wanted a raise beyond the contract Auerbach offered him he got his raise by going around the coach/GM directly to Brown “It made me feel better when I saw in ‘Celtics City’ [a Max streaming documentary] that it wasn’t anything personal to my dad He only paid [well] one or two guys on a team.” Cooper asked for a trade and got sent to the Milwaukee Hawks the Celtics traded for freshly drafted Russell he never would have asked for a trade,” his son said “He would have loved running and cutting off of Bill.” had played minor league baseball and 16-inch softball in his hometown well enough to earn a spot in that sport’s Hall of Fame He was with the Globetrotters for two years when owner Abe Saperstein sold his contract to the Knicks He was 28 when he reached the NBA. His top season was 1954-55 when he averaged 13.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game followed by 19.7 ppg in three playoff games against Boston he went home and drove a cab until he died in 1990 Lloyd, the eighth-round pick, returned from his military obligation to have the best NBA career of everyone drafted after No. 18 Bill Sharman, a Hall of Famer. He averaged 11.5 ppg and 8.1 rpg to help Syracuse win the 1955 NBA championship having averaged 8.4 ppg and 6.4 rpg in 560 NBA games Lloyd technically was the NBA’s first Black player his Capitols opening the 1950-51 season at Rochester on Halloween one day before Cooper’s Celtics played at Fort Wayne and four days before New York tipped off vs Lloyd established a series of other NBA “firsts” in the years after his playing days he was promoted by the Pistons as the first Black “coach only.” (Russell and Lenny Wilkens already worked as player-coaches.) Also, Lloyd was the first of the trailblazing trio to be welcomed into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. Clifton was enshrined in 2014, and finally, in 2019 That last one looped back to 1975, when Bill Russell chose not to attend his induction ceremony. Ironically, the man many casual fans might erroneously assume was the NBA’s first Black player did not feel he deserved to be the Hall’s first Black honoree In November 2019, after a 44-year wait and by then 85 years old, Russell celebrated his enshrinement in a private ceremony satisfied that three men who paved his way had been properly credited Their place in the league’s history remains Steve Aschburner has written about the NBA since 1980. You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on X The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA As the first African-American players in the NBA Clifton and Lloyd served went far beyond the court The son of Hall of Famer Chuck Cooper co-authored a book on his father's legacy Nat Clifton and Chuck Cooper reflect on their fathers and discuss the legacies they left that forever changed the NBA coaches and referees who helped propel the sport of basketball and the NBA RotoWire highlights the top performers after the 2nd full week of the 2025 NBA Playoffs "He figured out a pattern of success," says Zach Hahn who was coached at Butler by Celtics GM Brad Stevens The NBA's all-time wins leader addressed his recovery from a stroke as he becomes team president and Mitch Johnson takes over as coach Hardy has compiled an 85-161 record over his 3 seasons at the helm in Utah 8 teams remain in the hunt for the NBA title as the conference semifinals tip off DFS picks for Monday's 2-game slate of the NBA playoffs featuring Knicks-Celtics and Nuggets-Thunder Shoultz II created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home He was born at home on the Eggum farm in DeForest Clif was the fourth of seven children born to Einar and Jennie (Manki) Erstad Clif attended the one-room Wangsness elementary school and graduated from DeForest High School in 1953 Clif’s favorite part of high school was sports Clif enlisted in the Army and was trained in helicopter repair he attended barber school and worked for years at Reiniger Barber Shop in Sun Prairie and later as barber at Mendota State Hospital Clif then worked for the Wisconsin Petroleum Inspection Laboratory until his retirement in 1995 he continued to barber for Duane Moran on Saturday mornings until the shop closed Clif married Kathleen Ballentine on July 11 They bought the DeForest home farm in 1969 raised their sons Karl & Kurt and lived there until the farm was sold in 2017 Clif was a lifelong and active member of Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church he mowed the cemetery and then continued to mow the church lawn with his sons until he was in his 70’s Clif and Kathy traveled to Norway to visit family He played softball (fast & slow pitch) He continued to enjoy senior golfing around the state of Wisconsin with his brother Dennis and 5 friends until his late 70’s and had two hole-in-one achievements He was part of the men’s league until he retired and then joined the Senior League His team went to tournaments every year and won four Senior National Tournaments He shared his love of these sports with Kathy Clif was proud of his Finnish and Norwegian heritage Clif assisted his Dad in preparing the lutefisk for Christmas dinner as well as mixing the dough for the flatbrød Clif passed the torch for mixing the flatbrød dough to his sons and nephew Todd while going through chemo treatments; niece & goddaughter Darlene learned to cook the lutefisk for the annual Erstad lutefisk dinner He had a wonderful laugh & great sense of humor Clif is survived by his wife Kathy of almost 61 years Kurt (Nicki Van Abel) and grandchildren Samantha and Jake He is further survived by his sister Marilyn Maurer Norway & Finland and his nieces & nephews He was preceded in death by his parents Einar & Jennie brother and sister-in-law Duane and Ruth Ballentine A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday A Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service A luncheon will follow the service at the church Burial will take place at Norway Grove Cemetery on a later date the family asks that donations be made to Norway Grove Memorial Church To watch the Live Stream of Clifton's service please see or chick on the link below Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church - YouTube To view and sign this guestbook please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church - YouTube