Morningside University track & field assistant coach Garret Ehlers races in the men's 3000 steeplechase at the Sioux City Relays at Elwood Olsen Stadium on April 12
Graduates from the class of 2024 are shown during the commencement ceremony for Morningside University at Elwood Olsen Stadium in Sioux City
Morningside's Kumunule Gbaley (left) wins his heat of the men's 100-meter dash preliminaries against Briar Cliff's Wilton George (middle right) at the Sioux City Relays at Elwood Olsen Stadium on Friday in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY -- Morningside University has received a $1.5 million estate gift for renovations to Elwood Olsen Stadium
according to a news release from the university
Construction on the project is expected to begin mid-May
but the university said it was from "a friend of the university whose life and legacy reflected a commitment to the Siouxland region and beyond."
"This extraordinary gift demonstrates the profound impact that friends of Morningside can have on our campus community,” said Morningside President Albert Mosley
“The new turf will not only elevate our track
but will also serve as a testament to the donor’s belief in the transformative power of athletics and education
Elwood Olsen Stadium is home to the university's football
It also hosts Morningside's commencement ceremony each spring
The stadium was built in 1940 as a Public Works Administration project
Morningside entered into an agreement with the Sioux City Community School District in 2004
as part of a 99-year lease of then Roberts Stadium
the longtime home of Morningside athletics
That partnership opened the door for a $2.5 million renovation project
including installation of the stadium's first FieldTurf playing surface
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ELWOOD — The village of Elwood is finalizing plans to welcome hundreds of cyclists when they co-host the Tour de Nebraska on Wednesday
which limits participation to 500 riders each year
provides cyclists a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and hospitality of rural Nebraska
Riders of all ages from around the world have praised the tour as the “most memorable adventure of their lives.”
This year’s ride will take place June 24-29
The 500 riders will ride over 30 miles per day
At Elwood’s community planning meeting on Tuesday
organizers worked through a detailed itinerary to ensure a seamless experience for visitors
Village Clerk and TDN organizer Laurie Jauken shared notes from the meeting
transportation and amenities to showcase Elwood’s hospitality
Food preparations were at the top of the agenda
with vendors and organizations offering a wide range of options
TDN organizer Jennifer Edwards coordinated with TDN staff to accommodate dietary needs
Farnam will provide breakfast burritos from 8 to 10 a.m.
options include a taco bar at the Civic Center hosted by HiLine Stampede
and barbecue fare from the Lone Wolf BBQ food truck
featuring hot dogs and hamburgers served at the Civic Center from 5 to 7 p.m
by Elwood students who are fundraising for their Washington trip
a baked potato bar at the Senior Center from 3 to 6 p.m.
nachos and drinks will be available from 11 a.m
with performances continuing into the evening in the beer garden
Artists for music performances are still being finalized
A kids bike parade is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
Cozad’s Frontier Frau will host a beer garden at the carnival grounds
Community member Andrew Price has offered to provide bus tours around Johnson Lake through his company Price’s Rentals
with the possibility of shuttling visitors to lakeside dining spots for drop-off and pickup service
Additional entertainment includes musical performances at the Elwood Care Center courtyard starting at 2 p.m.
Organizers are also coordinating massages by Amber Nelson during the afternoon
basketball and softball throws at the carnival grounds
with local groups encouraged to participate as fundraisers
Nebraska Rodeo Queen Danielle Forster might make an appearance on her way home from Nebraskaland Days
a pep club for Elwood and Eustis-Farnam schools
is preparing signs to greet cyclists along the highway and in town
Amenities will be overseen by the Lions Club
which will ensure bathrooms are stocked and cleaned
and oversee charging stations equipped with power strips at two tables
Shaben has provided six rollout carts for the parking area and a roll-off dumpster across from the Legion Hall
A first aid station will be available courtesy of Lexington Regional Health Center
while Kirk Corder will serve as the emergency contact overnight for issues at the civic center
Organizers have arranged backup locations at the school and senior center in case of severe weather or excessive heat
Transportation will include a continuous horse-and-buggy route
along with vans and buses operated by local volunteers including Tara Giger and Nathan Masten
Host homes are also expected to provide transportation for their guests
the Ag Society will serve breakfast from 5:30 to 8 a.m
A coffee bar will be set up outside on the south end
while the Methodist Church will offer an oatmeal bar and cinnamon rolls
The next TDN planning meeting for the village of Elwood is set for 6:30 p.m
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Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation
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isitation with family present will be Wednesday
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I’ve been wearing Elwood sweats (also available at Nordstrom!) for quite a few years now
wear-on-repeat basics that I somehow forget to thoroughly review
Probably because they don’t feel new or fancy
or maybe because sweats are famously a bit frumpy
they are the very thing I get asked about the most
whether in person or when I show up in them on social media.
When not even our editor-in-chief knew of them during a recent team conversation about loungewear
I’ve been keeping my favorite sweats a secret (unintentionally
Shop sweats at Nordstrom | Shop sweats at Elwood
Comfort clothing is the name of the game for my personal style
these Elwood sets are one of the very few matching sweat sets I currently own
and the only ones I own in multiple colors.
they feel unlike most other sweatshirts and sweatpants on the market
They are made from 100% organic cotton with a brushed terry feel
crewneck (XL) | jeans (28) | beanie | bag | similar boot
they are actually a bit thinner and lightweight than other brands
so it doesn’t bunch up or balloon out on you
They are comfortable without causing you to overheat.
hoodie (XL) | sweatpants (S)
Elwood has a much larger collection of clothing on their website, including one-of-a-kind vintage pieces (that I drool over with every release) but with this article, I’m focusing on their Core Collection.
This is a line of perfected tops and bottoms made to mix and match
They come in “core colors” while also launching a few special new hues every season (*these limited edition hues are what I get asked about the most
hoodie (M) | sweatpants (L)
hoodie (L) | sweatpants (M)
Elwood clothing is famously a unisex brand
so while places like Nordstrom stick them straight into their men’s section (BOO)
and she looks far better in them than I do.
Unisex clothing can be tricky when it comes to figuring out your size
so along with trying on each piece in readily-available colors
I thought it might be helpful to show you a range of sizes in some of my most loved pieces (spoiler: there’s a trick in getting them to look juuuust right).
Elwood crewnecks are easily some of my most worn clothing
A sweatshirt is probably my top favorite clothing item to wear
and there’s a reason I’ve bought this particular one in multiple colors
crewneck (XL) | sweatpants (S)
my sweet spot in this sweatshirt is a size large
It gives me juuust enough drape when sidetucked into my bottoms (something I do 99% of the time)
for when I want a dramatically oversized look (typically with workout shorts or a pair of leggings).
These crewnecks have a wide enough neckline to show off a layered tee underneath
and the dropped shoulders feel modern and easy to wear
Crewneck – Left: Size Large | Right: Size XL
The key to getting your perfect fit is making sure it’s oversized enough
When you try to find your “regular” size in these sweatshirts
they sit narrow on your body and lack almost all ability to drape around your hips
I feel like I’m left looking odd and frumpy
Crewneck – Left: Size Medium | Right: Size Largesweatpants (M)
Unlike the Core Crewnecks, the trick to getting your perfect fit in the Core Sweatpants is making sure you’re not going too big
the bottoms all have a much longer and looser crotch than women’s clothing typically has.
Elwood does a good job at keeping the lengths relatively flexible among sizes
meaning you can go up or down the size scale and not notice too drastically a difference in how long the pants fall
They also come with a very generous elastic waist that is easily opened for more room or cinched up with their drawstring for a secure fit
Sweatpants – Left: Size Medium | Right: Size Large
My height has the sweatpants falling in a way that appears “fitted” around my ankle- but I gotta say
I’m a little envious of how dang COOL the sweatpants look scrunched up at the bottom on those who are shorter than me
There’s no other hooded sweatshirt I’ve found with the same boxy shape and loose bottom hem as Elwood’s Core Hoodie
which makes this probably the *most tuck-able* hoodie of all time
It’s pretty much perfect for all my favorite little tucking tricks
I don’t find the hoodie to be as size-dependent as the crewneck for looking good
it just depends on your personal preference
Hoodie – Left: Size Medium | Right: Size Large
that the hood itself definitely changes size
getting more generous and roomy the bigger you go in the sweatshirt.
Hoodie – Left: Size Medium | Right: Size XL
I have owned one of Elwood’s Core Tee’s for multiple years
The unisex fit of this tee doesn’t do my body shape any favors and it left much to be desired.
tee (S) | sweatpants (M)
I originally owned an XL to wear long over shorts in the summer
which fits more how I would want a shirt to fit me (for reference
but one thing I can say is that it definitely gets better with each wear + wash
but it’s one I’d rather just keep buying my husband
The main reason Elwood’s Straight Leg Sweatpant doesn’t get my top stamp of approval is for the longer
I once tried my regular size medium in these and sent them back immediately (without snapping a photo
I was too mortified to remember to take one)
They were so awkwardly loose in all the wrong areas
I knew this time to order one size down (a small)
because they would be the best fit to show you
The drawstring waist still allows these to fit great on my hips
and the amount of extra fabric in the crotch is similar to the joggers in my normal size (a medium)
but I personally gravitate towards their jogger style sweatpants for everyday comfort
PS – Elwood has a kids line – and they’re so good that my kid practically lives in their pieces
These are great quality tops and bottoms that can withstand all the crafts and fun of preschool
while still being comfy enough for naptime
kids tee | kids shorts
please let me know by dropping a comment below!
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A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m
at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby with the Rev
Family will also greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday (March 15th) at the church
Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service in Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com
Elwood Lloyd Gunderson was born on June 12
Minnesota to parents Grant and Alice (Fischer) Gunderson
attended the Lengby school and graduated from Fosston High School in 1971
working for Dick Anderson and Kenny Lofstrand
Elwood was united in marriage to Diane Anderson on June 12
he bought his own rig and was owner/operator for the rest of his career
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 but continued trucking up until February of this year
Elwood leased to Valley Express of Fargo and hauled for Northern Woodwork in Thief River Falls for many years
Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth at the age of 71 years
Terrance and Jasmine Erickson; nieces and nephews; Godson
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson
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Elwood Paul Hoffert, Jr., 87, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Elwood was born on August 7, 1937, in Allentown, PA to the late Elwood... View Obituary & Service Information
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– Louise “Weezy” Jeanette Davis
Weezy had a great heart and always spread kindness and good cheer to whomever she was around
and God were always strong and never waned
the family requests donations to the Benedictine Living Community Activity Fund for residents
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Elwood Hometown Cooperative Market closed a couple of weeks ago after being open for the past 12 years
Elwood community members bought shares in the cooperative to open the grocery store in 2013 after it was closed by previous owners
increasing costs on labor and equipment with decreasing patronage resulted in annual losses in three of the past 5 years
44 shareholders met and voted to dissolve the cooperative and authorize the board of directors to sell the equipment and building
Treasurer Nancy Schutz said they reached the point to where it wasn’t feasible to stay in business and they were hoping to stop the losses in time to pay off all of their liabilities
President Mary Nelson commented after the meeting saying “I think the community is really going to miss having their grocery store available to them
I don’t know that they realize the importance of having the grocery store
Board member Jim Lauby said there has been some interest from people in purchasing the building but
none of the interested parties at this time would reopen a grocery store
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and went on to graduate from Chadron State College
he enlisted in the United States Air Force
and later returned to Elgin to work with his dad at Bennett Implement Inc
He married Lana Jean Kinney on September 4
and together they raised four children in Elwood
and he cherished every moment spent with them
Dick worked for most of his life in the insurance industry
where he built strong relationships with clients across the state of Nebraska
He took great pride in his work and found joy in helping others
often going above and beyond to serve his clients
His outgoing personality and genuine interest in people made him a beloved figure in his community
Many of his fondest memories were made on fishing trips with friends and family
He also spent countless hours coaching the Elwood Swim Team when his children were young
instilling in them a love for sports and teamwork
Dick was also a proud member of the American Legion and remained deeply involved in veterans’ activities throughout his life
serving as Commander of Post 290 and Area D
He also helped organize the Legion Food Stand at the World’s Fair
His commitment to his country and his fellow veterans was a source of great pride for him
He also served on the Board of Directors at the Elwood Care Home
He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years
Lana; their children: daughter ZoBeth (Pat) Potter
NE; daughter LeAnne (Ronnie II) Robson of Indianapolis
TX; and son Richard (Erika) Bennett of Elwood
and Kinzley Potter; Autumn and Ronnie Robson III; Gia and Boston Bennett; Great Grandson Braxton Robson; siblings Diane Connick
brother-in-law Ron Connick and brother-in-law Mike Kinney
the family requests donations be made to St
Nebraska with Rosary to follow at 7 pm at St
Inurnment will be later at Park Center Cemetery at Elgin
at Pelican Bay-Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria
at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev
Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard
Interment will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Elwood (Doc) James Beulke was born at home in Miltona Township on August 25
Elwood was Herman and Anna’s second son
was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Trinity Lutheran) of Carlos
he lived and worked on his uncle and aunt’s farm in rural Miltona Township
Elwood graduated from Central High School in Alexandria in 1955
Shortly thereafter he went to work for Uncle Sam in the US Army
Part of his two years of service was spent in Germany
he found employment in the Twin Cities area
Elwood remained living there until he retired
he returned home to Carlos until he entered Pelican Bay in 2021
Elwood always looked forward to his hunting trips
Elk hunting in Colorado and deer hunting in Miltona Township
He also enjoyed walking and meeting friends at Herby’s
Elwood is preceded in death by his parents
Herman Jr and Anna Beulke; brother Elgene; and infant brothers
Elwood is survived by his brother Arnold (Linda) Beulke
Steve (Sandi) Beulke of Chaska and Adrain Beulke of Sturgis
South Dakota; 10 grand nieces and nephews; and three great-grand nieces and nephew
A special thank you to all the staff of Pelican Bay
and Moments Hospice for all the love and care that they gave Elwood during the past four years.
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WATCHElwood Hometown Cooperative Market to close its doorsby John Bartlett
The Elwood Home Hometown Cooperative Market is closing its doors for the final time tonight
leaving residents stranded without a grocery store for miles
"This is going to be really missed," Enola Obrien
Shorter commute and don't always have the time to rush into Lexington
"If we're not shopping at the store that's in Lexington
we'll probably go to Dollar General," Arianna Pike
"It's quite inconvenient because some because the market did have a lot better prices than Dollar General."
Residents added that the grocery store was a staple to the community
"The market closing means that there is not really a common place to meet unless you want to meet at the park," Pike said
"It was a center point for the community of Elwood," Obrien added
This is the second time since 2012 that the grocery store has closed
with the help of the Nebraska Lincoln Cooperative Development Center
a ten-member committee worked diligently to reopen the store
The Elwood Cooperative Hometown Market has served the community ever since
"This store has been really prominent for that school
making sure like sometimes we get meat for the school
and they'll do grill outs for hamburgers and stuff
so it has benefited in a lot of ways," Obrien said
"We've done a lot of fundraisers for like teammates and the Jack Foundation or Team Jack
and the market has helped elevate some of those."
the number of independent rural grocery stores in the Cornhusker State shrink by 30%
12.9% of Nebraskan families faced some degree of food insecure city
The grocery store will shut down its operation for the final time tonight
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NY after a courageous twenty-year battle with Inclusion Body Myositis
Elwood (Bucky) was born in California and raised in Montgomery
NY by his father Elwood Gorton and his mother
He graduated from Valley Central High School in Montgomery
NY and was employed as an engineer for thirty years with IBM
Bucky had a love for aviation and involvement with the Hudson Valley Hornets
Survivors include his daughter Vicki Pelella and her husband Chris Pelella of Wallkill
his son Gregory Gorton and his wife Alison Gorton of Ballston Spa
brother Robert Gorton (Gail) of Daytona Beach
and many other family members and dear friends
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years
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Elwood Edwards — the voice that greeted millions of AOL users with "You've got mail!" when they opened their inboxes — died on Tuesday
WKYC Studios in Cleveland, where Edwards spent many years as a graphics guru, camera operator, and "general jack-of-all-trades," said the long-time employee suffered from a "long illness." WKYC Studios added that Edwards passed away a day before his birthday
warm voice is now synonymous with the AOL alert
the opportunity to lend his voice to the signature phrase came largely by chance
In 1989, Quantum Computer Services, which would later be known as AOL, was looking for a voice actor to help with the alerts of its new software
Edwards' wife was working there at the time
which is how Edwards heard about the opportunity
Edwards recorded "Welcome," "You've got mail!," "Files done" and "Goodbye" on a cassette recorder
Edwards' voice went on to become one of the defining sounds of the internet revolution
introducing them to the world of email for the first time
“Edwards’s voice made AOL feel a little friendlier, a little more welcoming at a time when the internet was a big, new world for most people," AOL said in a statement
partly due to its merger with Time Warner and partly because it failed to adapt quickly enough to the changing internet landscape
going to work for 3News at the television station WKYC in 2002
But his voice continued to be prominent in various sitcoms and films over the years
most notably the 1998 rom-com You've Got Mail
Edwards appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to read some lines suggested by the audience
can you say the classic 'You've got mail' line?" Fallon asked
He smiled at the crowd as they gave him resounding applause
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A correctional officer at the Will County jail made his first court appearance Friday morning on a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child after his arrest in Elwood by federal agents
Daniel Herod, 41, of Elwood, appeared in an orange jumpsuit in the courtroom of Will County Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak for a hearing at which the charges were not discussed
Herod’s attorney with the Will County Public Defender’s Office and a prosecutor agreed to set Herod’s next court hearing
Herod has been charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and criminal sexual assault
Herod is accused in a criminal complaint of sexually assaulting a child younger than 13 between May 9
Bertani-Tomczak sealed prosecutors’ petition to detain Herod from public view
Assistant State’s Attorney Laura Byrne said the petition was sealed because it “contains sensitive information.”
“The judge ordered the petition to remain under seal for the time being,” Byrne said
But details of Herod’s case in the petition may emerge at an April 3 court hearing, where prosecutors plan to make their case on why he should remain in jail under the SAFE-T Act
“[Homeland Security Investigations] is involved because they received the information and did the investigation
and they presented it to us for state charges
Kevin Hedemark, spokesman for the Will County Sheriff’s Office
He said Herod’s employment with the sheriff’s office is under administrative review
We don’t know the charges,” Hedemark said after the hearing concluded
The case against Herod became public not too long after
Herod has worked for the Will County Sheriff’s Office since May 2010, and his most recent assignment was as a deputy correctional officer at the Will County jail
Herod was arrested Thursday after a “criminal law enforcement operation” in Elwood by the U.S
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations
and the matter remains an ongoing investigation,” Bultje said
Byrne said Homeland Security Investigations is involved because they “received the information and did the investigation
“We anticipate more facts of the investigation to be presented on the next court date,” Byrne said
The 900 block of Meadowbrook Road in Elwood is seen Thursday
Homeland Security Investigations is considered a “premier federal law enforcement agency” within the Department of Homeland Security, according to the agency’s website
Homeland Security Investigations investigates “crime on a global scale,” including “child exploitation
and other crimes against vulnerable populations,” according to the agency’s website
The events that led to the arrest of Herod began before 6:30 a.m
when Elwood police officers were sent to the 900 block of Meadowbrook Road for a report of a caller who heard “some type of explosion,” Elwood Police Chief Fred Hayes said
they found “several dozen federal agents” from the U.S
Department of Homeland Security at a Meadowbrook residence
“The Homeland Security agents advised our officers they had executed a search warrant at the residence and that they had notified the Will County Sheriff’s Office,” Hayes said.
This Feb. 24, 2015, file photo, shows the Homeland Security Department headquarters in northwest Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) (Manuel Balce)
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Heim of Warminster passed away on Thursday
2024. He was 87 years old. Elwood was the beloved husband of Florence K
Heim with whom he had shared over 64years of marriage. He was born in Philadelphia
PA and son of the late George and Laura Heim.
In addition to his wife Elwood is survived by his loving Children
Scott Heim and his wife Barbara and Christine and her partner Douglas Martin
Great Grandchildren; Kendall and Riley Prendergast
Davis and Owen Coulter and JoLynn, and Daughter-In-Law Joanne Heim. In addition to his parents Elwood was predeceased by a Son; David Heim; a sister; Laura Dillard and a brother
Elwood was a loving and devoted husband who enjoyed going to all of his children’s and Grandchildren’s sporting and performance events. He was an avid woodworker
creator and skier. He enjoyed traveling and being an active member of Warminster Presbyterian Church. Elwood also served proudly in the U.S
Relatives and friends will be received by his family on Wednesday
PA 18974 followed by his Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow immediately in the Memorial Garden
In lieu of flowers memorials in Elwood's memory may be made to the church mentioned above
fondly known as "Woody," passed away on December 12
and was the last of Clarence and Albena Hestness' children to be welcomed back to their heavenly home.
enlisting in the United States Army on October 25
and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal for his service
He was transferred to the Army Reserves as a Sergeant in 1947; his devotion to his country did not end with his military enlistment
as he continued to be an active member of the American Legion
He went on to provide for his new family as a carpenter in the Albert Lea area.
Woody worked for Rilco/Weyerhauser Company
and Adrian Hestness Architecture; additionally
he served as a building inspector for the City of Albert Lea
Woody was deeply involved in various organizations and activities that reflected his commitment to community service
he enjoyed woodworking and found appreciation in the outdoors while fishing
Woody was an active member of the Fountain Lake Sportsman Club and supported the Boy Scouts of America and the Cedar Valley Boy Scouts; additionally
Valta and Woody cherished their time dancing together in the Grapevine Twist Square-dancing Club
He also served the City of Albert Lea through various committees
including the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Committee.
Woody's lifelong membership at Salem Lutheran Church in Albert Lea was a cornerstone of his life as he dedicated countless hours to church council work
caring for the church building and grounds
and competing in the church's Dartball games
and Yvonne Hestness; numerous nieces and nephews; and good friends Dennis Christenson and Carl Grandstrand.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years
Clarence and Albena; siblings Virgil Hestness
Vivian (Milford) Brudvig; and his granddaughter
Woody's family will be accepting visitors from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation in Albert Lea on December 19
A funeral service will take place at Salem Lutheran Church in Albert Lea on December 20
at 2:00 PM; a visitation will begin one hour prior
Woody will then be laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea.
memorial can be made to Salem Lutheran Church of Albert Lea in Woody's memory
Elwood Rice had injured the right side of his chest at work
The 58-year-old York resident has family members who have had cancer
but he was pessimistic given his family history of cancer," Elwood’s wife
underwent chemotherapy treatment and had a bilateral mastectomy at WellSpan
Not only did WellSpan provide medical care for Elwood
we also provided care for his whole person by providing financial support when he could not work during his treatment
This allowed him to heal without the worry of how he was going to pay his bills and keep his household running
Elwood received support from WellSpan’s Cancer Patient Help Fund
a beneficiary of donations made by community members and WellSpan team members
but the gift of financial and emotional freedom is invaluable
WellSpan truly supported me during this challenging period," Elwood said
found himself struggling with basic tasks. He was unable to drive and found it challenging to button his shirt or walk without a cane
due to the side effects of treatment. But he kept his characteristic drive
Elwood’s breast cancer nurse navigator at WellSpan
says he had the mentality that “I will and can do this,” which is a testimony that “If you set your mind to it
you will get through it,” she said.
The WellSpan Cancer Patient Help Fund provided essential support for the Rices
car insurance and other monthly household expenses
This fund aids patients grappling with the financial strains of cancer
covering essential living costs for those who meet certain financial criteria.
"The shift in income drastically changed our lifestyle," Ivy remarked
"Being free from the burden of managing health issues and financial concerns was a tremendous relief and significantly eased Elwood's stress."
The financial aid during his cancer battle
coupled with the support from a dedicated team of WellSpan nurses and doctors
helped Elwood cope during this critical phase of his life
“and I see him fighting to reclaim the person he aspires to be."
Ivy and Elwood Rice have fun on their 2023 wedding day
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who voiced America Online’s ever-present “You’ve got mail” greeting
The cause was complications from a stroke late last year
Edwards taped his AOL greeting in 1989 into a recorder while sitting in the living room of his home
“You’ve got mail” became a pop culture catchphrase in the late 1990s and served as the title of the 1998 Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan film
“He would still blush anytime someone brought it up,” his daughter said
He was also the voice of AOL’s “Welcome,” “Goodbye” and “File’s done” messages
He got the gig while working at an independent TV station in Washington
was a customer service representative for the internet provider that later became known as AOL
She heard the company was looking for someone to be the voice of its software and suggested her husband
they didn’t have him go in a recording booth,” his daughter said
his voice was heard by millions of people each day
He did appear on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in 2015 to repeat the famous catchphrase
smiling broadly and chuckling as the studio audience cheered
He also added his voice to an episode of “The Simpsons” in 2000
Edwards first worked in radio and then moved into television
He had a brief stint as a weatherman and worked as an announcer
but mostly he spent his time behind the camera
adding that her dad “always had a ready smile anytime you’d see him.”
He later worked at WKYC-TV in Cleveland as a “graphics guru
and general jack-of-all-trades,” the station said
Edwards also did freelance voice-over work for radio and television commercials
Sallie Edwards; granddaughter Abbie Edwards; and a brother
The family plans to hold a memorial service Monday in New Bern
Phil Elwood is consummately nondescript: mid-forties white guy
“I look like every other dude in DC.” It’s deliberate
For his whole career as a public-relations operative
Elwood’s goal was to shape the news from the shadows
Now Elwood is stepping into the light. In July, I met him at Joe’s Stone Crab—a boozy lunch joint by the White House—to talk about his new book, All the Worst Humans
an account of his decade or so of reputation-laundering for various dastardly regimes
It’s basically the PR industry’s Kitchen Confidential
a dissection of the profession’s grittier corners
It’s self-deprecating and self-mythologizing at once
a bit of a career refresh—a way to burn bridges so that he can no longer do the kind of work he once did
plus an attempt to bring some of the shadiest practices of his industry to light
“People come to me all the time and ask me to do things that are whack,” he said
I don’t want to get away with that stuff anymore
I don’t want to have to answer the question ‘Will you work for this baddie?’ ”
He’s a seasoned PR operative; his expertise is spinning reporters to write favorable stories for his clients
Elwood’s story: After a peripatetic childhood
he won a debate scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh
landing—through a friend—an internship with Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan
which he parlayed into a job with Senator Carl Levin
then got a master’s at the London School of Economics
to try to influence the MPAA rating for an expletive-laden Iraq War documentary
so he concocted a moral argument: that the film must be PG-13 because teens who might consider enlisting should be able to see what horrors await
The filmmakers presented Elwood’s case to the MPAA
Elwood moved to a megafirm with lots of clients overseas
entering a nook of the PR world that’s known—somewhat euphemistically—as “private-sector international relations” or “public diplomacy.” His first dodgy assignment
He was sitting at dinner when a text arrived from his boss ordering him to drop everything and check his email
There he found an op-ed from Muammar Gaddafi
Elwood was to edit what he calls “600 words of crazy” into something coherent enough to print
then send it to whichever paper would run it the fastest
Elwood’s wordsmithing ran under Gaddafi’s byline in a national publication
castigating the West for “provoking Russia,” which had invaded Georgia just a few months before
The work Elwood did earned him a subpoena from the Robert Mueller investigation
Elwood embarked on a decade of high-stakes PR capers—stunts that often looked more like diplomatic maneuvering than managing a client’s image
and a never-passed congressional resolution to help torpedo the American World Cup bid on behalf of Qatar
when a US anti-gambling law thrashed the economy of Antigua
And then came his work for an Israeli firm called Psy-Group
which pitched the 2016 Trump campaign on a plan to use social media to influence the election
(Elwood insists he wasn’t involved in that effort
and the Trump team apparently turned them down.)
The work Elwood did for Psy-Group—moving enormous sums of money between dummy corporations
printing and delivering mysterious documents—earned him a subpoena from the Robert Mueller investigation
though he was never personally accused of any wrongdoing
Elwood doesn’t feel great about many of his former clients
“It didn’t exactly register for me what I was doing,” he told me
“The thing I would compare it to is skydiving; when you get to the door and you’re about to jump out of the airplane
you look out at the curvature of the earth and everything below isn’t real
PR is a little like sleight of hand; if done well
the Lockerbie bomber—a Libyan terrorist who’d helped bring down a Pan Am flight over Scotland—was about to be released from prison
but the Libyan government wanted him to receive some good press
Elwood hatched a plan: He drafted an open letter—making the case that Libya was America’s ally in the war on terror
so it was important not to bash them too hard—then found a member of Congress who was willing to sign it
(Elwood told that member’s staff that alienating Libya might undo important diplomatic work.) Then Elwood took the story to Politico
which printed a news item with excerpts of the letter—evidence of a Libya-friendly element within the US government—without any mention that Gaddafi himself was behind it
Elwood describes his work as building Rube Goldberg machines
“You have to think in this strange way of ‘Can I get the ball to bounce off the strings and start a fire in order to lead to this particular outcome?’ ” Some of it
he would sometimes hide the identity of his client
‘No one can find out who I am,’ I won’t take the account
‘I’ve got to be able to tell reporters who’s paying my bills.’ ”
Elwood explains that during their training
PR operatives learn that every story has a villain
a PR guy’s job is to tell a story that turns the villain into a victim or vindicator—a murderer becomes heroic
if his crime was meant to protect someone else
is whether that’s the point of Elwood’s book: A mouthpiece for foreign dictators seems like a villain
torching his industry in service of reform
Perhaps he wants to change the narrative—he did stress that he wrote the book
encouraging PR people to ask themselves whether what they’re doing is right and prodding journalists to be savvier about where they’re getting tips
a longtime pound straggler with a reputation for attacking children
he said it was a relic of a ketamine infusion 48 hours prior; he wears it for three days after each treatment to remind himself not to drink
because alcohol reduces the efficacy of the drug
Elwood credits ketamine with saving his life
and convinced that his wife was going to leave him
he attempted suicide at his weekend house on the Eastern Shore
he found ketamine (which reduces his suicidal ideation)
and decided to stop laboring toward morally dubious ends
but he insists that he works only for good guys—stuff that’s pro-democracy
causes that would make his wife proud and wouldn’t raise eyebrows with his lawyer
Elwood currently has just one primary client
and he would only tell me who it is off the record
He said he didn’t have authorization to reveal it in this article
and he worried that going public would limit his options in terms of the story he’s trying to tell on their behalf
But he needed me to believe that he’s changed his ways—that he’s working for someone virtuous—which would be tough if I didn’t know who it was
When PR people want to influence the tone or direction of a story without leaving any fingerprints—without the reporter being able to use the information in print—they ask to talk off the record
account for 99 percent of his job.) He calls this the Faustian bargain at the heart of his industry
they’re talking to somebody who’s been paid by a third party to advance an agenda.” When Elwood offered to name his client off the record
But because I allowed him to go off the record
One might think that writing a book like Elwood’s—airing the dirty laundry of a cash-drenched industry whose whole job is to burnish reputations—might generate some blowback
a lot of PR folks have thanked him for not including them
“Nobody wants their name to appear in a book called All the Worst Humans,” he told me
How do we believe that Elwood is done working for baddies
that he hasn’t actually hung out a shingle
letting the world know that he’s up for these kinds of jobs
“Because I said in the book that I wouldn’t
and people can keep me accountable,” he replied
I’m working for this very misunderstood despot,’ write me up
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1928 to Jesse and Grover Clark whose family lived throughout Southern Vermont
NH area where they raised four other children
Lorraine spent her childhood enjoying an outdoor lifestyle with her siblings
She was educated at Hillsboro High School and through family and friends met the wonderful man who would become her husband and lifelong companion for forty-five years
Quentin Elwood and Lorraine were married July 31
1948 and moved to his family farm in Londonderry
NH where the young couple continued to grow apples at Orchard View Farms and over the years acquiring much acreage
Lorraine helped greatly on the farm in between having her four children
Janet remained close by the family farm to assist her parents in later years
Lorraine had many close friend and neighbors
always ready to lend a helping hand to a fellow farm wife
Quentin and Lorraine continued their fruit orchards for many decades
but eventually retired and remained in Londonderry and enjoyed a slower pace of life
Lorraine was predeceased by Quentin in 1994; two sisters
Madeline Beech and Priscilla Harris and a brother
friends and caregivers who have greatly helped her remain in her beloved home
Lorraine became a resident of the Inn at Deerfield
This exceptional ALF facility showed her much love and care over the next seven years
Lorraine had nine wonderful grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren who adored her
Lorraine lived a full and family-oriented life and will be greatly missed by all who knew her
A Funeral service for Lorraine will be held Friday
2024 from 12:00pm to 12:30pm at Davis Funeral Home
followed by a burial at 1:00pm at the Edgewood Cemetery at 107 Amherst Street
donations may be made to the Amedisys Hospice and Alzheimers Foundation
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A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date
the son of Ellis Andrew Massey and Ruth Harvey Massey
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sherry Lynn Massey Cowart
Army from 1965-1968 and was deployed to Vietnam
he finished his college education at North Texas State University in Denton
Woody and Gayle moved back to Amity and he worked at the Malvern cable plant until his retirement in 2005
He then spent the next twenty years raising cattle and working on a host of building projects
He was a member and deacon of the Glenwood First Baptist church
of Amity; three children and their spouses: Mika and Ken Cantrell of Raleigh
and Isaac and Elizabeth Massey of Amity; eight grandchildren: Nicole Cantrell
and Jocelyn Massey; and nieces Ladonna Smith and Dena Burtness and their families
2024 at 10:00 AM at Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with Bro
from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Smith Family Funeral Home
Marguerite is survived by her devoted daughter
She was a proud grandmother to Cynthis Dilallo of Peletier
and a loving great-grandmother to Jon Swecker and Teri Dilallo
Each of her family members held a special place in her heart
and she took great joy in their accomplishments and happiness
Together they shared countless memories and a deep bond that continues to inspire those who knew them
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 3:00 pm on Sunday
at First Free Will Baptist Church located at 912 Bridges St
This gathering will provide family and friends an opportunity to celebrate Marguerite's life and the love she shared with all
Marguerite Walker will be remembered as a beacon of love and strength
whose legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and friends
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you may consider donating to PAWS www.pawsofcarteret.org or Carteret Theater www.carteretcommunitytheater.com
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory of Morehead City