Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application husband of Donna Carol (Coleman) Hewitt passed away at his residence Thursday 1955 to the late Clay Edward and Nancy Mildred (Hulvey) Hewitt Dennis spent his life nurturing his passion for agriculture He was a proud graduate of Buffalo Gap High School in 1974 later earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech in 1978 where he was a proud fraternity brother of Alpha Gamma Rho He continued to follow Virginia Tech football and was a diehard Hokies fan Dennis was a co-owner of Riverside Stock Farm and Staunton Union Stockyards where he worked tirelessly to support the community and the agricultural industry His deep love for horses and cattle was evident throughout his life as he was involved with fitting and grooming cattle for show He was a lifelong member of the Future Farmers of America and devoted many years to helping with the 4-H and FFA Market Animal Show each May and participated in livestock judging from an early age His passion for life extended to his family especially his grandchildren who brought him immense joy He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Elizabeth "Libby"; his grandchildren Madelyn and Anna Claire Hewitt; his sister A graveside service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM at Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Staunton conducted by the Reverend Ed Morris Visitation will follow immediately at the Inn at Meadowcroft Honorary pallbearers will be his AGR brothers especially Bill Graves and Charles Childress memorial donations may be made to Legacy Hospice (14 Old Oaks Drive 22939) or Buffalo Gap High School FFA Chapter 24479) or Alpha Gamma Rho “AGR” (PO Box 11055 Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements 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 1/33Bob Jones at Hewitt-Trussville Playoff Baseball.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Evan DudleyBob Jones center fielder Mason Rinehart blasted a go-ahead double in the 10th inning and Tanner Hermesch threw a complete-game shutout as the second-ranked Patriots grabbed a 1-0 victory over No 1 Hewitt-Trussville in Saturday’s 7A quarterfinal playoff series Bob Jones (35-10) is 1-0 in the best-of-3 series Robert Chatmon II was issued a 1-out walk in the top of the 10th inning and pinch hitter Elijah Degante struck out to set the stage for Rinehart who drove the ball deep into center field for a 2-out double that scored Chatmon “It was a dog fight all game,” Rinehart said “Everyone on the team gave it everything they had I knew I had to do it for my boys; we fought and worked hard to get here The Huskies got a leadoff runner in the bottom half of the frame followed by a single from Tennessee baseball signee Steele Hall but Koal Duckett and Cameron Simpson popped out to end the final threat Christian Helmers got the start on the mound for Hewitt-Trussville (33-3) and gave up a single hit through 8 innings -- a leadoff single in the seventh by Alabama baseball signee Zack Johnson Helmers walked only two batters and produced 9 strikeouts but was relieved by Blake Bales in the ninth after hitting his pitch count The senior went the full distance for the shutout win and issued 12 strikeouts against only 7 hits because I knew it was going to be a pitcher’s duel That pitcher (Helmers) pitched his a-- off too,” he said Stat sheet: Bob Jones – Johnson went 1-of-4 with a single while Rinehart was 1-of-4 with the go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning Hewitt-Trussville – Hall was 2-of-4 with a pair of singles and Simpson was 1-of-3 with a single -- both were intentionally walked Jonah Jackson and Cooper Huffman each recorded a hit Coachspeak: “That was unbelievable high school baseball The defensive plays both teams were making going 10 innings on pitch count.” -- Bob Jones’ Jared Smith “When you get two of the best teams in the state I walked across the field to shake their pitcher’s hand I haven’t seen a pitching performance like that in 20 years That’s what this time of season is; you’re going to get the best of the best and I don’t think either team made an error We’ve got to regroup and get ready for Monday.” -- Hewitt-Trussville’s Jeff Mauldin What’s next: Hewitt-Trussville and Bob Jones will play Game 2 at 4:30 p.m with a decisive third game to follow if necessary Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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Click here to register Please check your spam or junk folder just in case Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh welcomes Kelvin Watson Las Vegas-Clark County Library District as this year’s Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt guest lecturer Watson oversees 25 branches run by 600+ employees and has brought innovative award-winning leadership to Nevada’s largest library system Regarded as one of the most highly respected thought leaders in the library industry he is credited with expanding his customer base in multiple library management roles through outreach efforts to underserved and diverse populations A Q&A and reception will follow the lecture This event takes place in the Lecture Hall from 6 pm – 7:30 pm All attendees are invited to attend a reception following the lecture in the South Wing Reading Room from 7:30 pm-8:30 pm featuring hands-on activities opportunities to learn about CLP’s career exploration resources as well as middle and high school students This in-person event will be recorded for later viewing Funded in part through generous support from the Jack Buncher Foundation The poet’s debut novel is a transcendent portrait of gay desire that pays homage to the English literary tradition skilled and epiphanic work which I suspect will meet the same response It takes its title from William Blake’s poem Milton which speaks of wandering through “realms of terror and mild moony lustre in soft sexual delusions of varied beauty” – a line that quite nicely describes the reader’s experience of this book Its opening recalls – with the sense of a deliberate engagement with literary tradition – TS Eliot’s Four Quartets or LP Hartley’s The Go-Between: “Time runs faster backwards arduous and uncertain when taken one by one – unspool quickly … the garden sends its snow upwards and blooms in reverse.” Our narrator James a librarian who loved but never desired his husband Directed by doctors to rest after the “bewildered weeks” that follow his divorce he returns endlessly to thoughts of his youth “hoping to find the answer to something left unfinished” He searches online for properties in the village of Thornmere where he was once a solitary teen who loved – with disastrous single-minded loyalty – a boy called Luke He discovers a farmhouse for sale which is achingly familiar; so he is prompted to return to Thornmere in person and we are plunged into the body of the novel Hewitt’s profound sincerity of feeling is matched with an almost reckless beauty of expressionNow it is 2002 (some readers will be disquieted to discover this now constitutes “the past”) while negotiating his sexuality and his attachment to his parents and to a little brother prone to frightening seizures Early one autumn morning while delivering milk he encounters Luke seated on a pile of hessian sacks and flicking ash from a cigarette His questing and troublesome need for the company and desire of men has found its apotheosis: immediately his life becomes one of “soft sexual delusions” as his friendship with Luke becomes increasingly intimate and complex “knowing it would deplete me … what was that and blond; he is wounded by an enforced separation from his father and given to carelessness and tempers but capable of watchful kindness and vulnerability Hewitt’s depiction of an enthralled and uncertain love is painfully convincing James watches for signs his ardour is returned and often thinks he sees them – “I imagined an ocean of thought and I thought … he would let me in.” His suffering is particular and universal and it makes his love for Luke perilous: “I could not imagine a time when I would not have to hide my desires,” he writes either suffering nobly or flourishing decadently for the instruction and entertainment of heterosexual readers or characters; he is not expected to represent anything other than himself There are events here – mysterious figures in dank tunnels and near-catastrophic accidents – but the novel’s chief propulsion derives from observing James’s developing consciousness and this ironic distance compels the worried reader on Hewitt is superb in his loving and acute depictions of the natural world which he confers with Lawrentian significance: the “bright sky-blue blankets of forget-me-nots … ruched in the dappled light” are all of a piece with James’s burgeoning and secretive sexuality This is not an author submitting to the tiresome notion that a good novel is one which does all it can to efface artistry or to slip down the gullet with as little flavour or friction as a glass of tap water just as a painting or concerto must be worked at – the imagery is fitted exquisitely to the mood the structure designed to trouble the reader with the rapid fluidity of time but contained within the novel’s atmosphere I was arrested by the presentation of a version of Englishness which is perhaps best arrived at by some remove but lives and teaches in Dublin; his mother is Irish There is consequently a sensibility at work here which is intricately familiar with and fond of a particular kind of Englishness which in clumsier hands might appear trite farmhouses with patterned china ranged on the dresser and boys fishing for perch in the canal – all of this treated without the embarrassment that might plague a British novelist and offset with equally English images of desolate underpasses beneath main roads dividing village from village or of loose tarpaulin flapping on a half-derelict barn and within the canon of English literature: Hewitt is never imitative of Hardy or Lawrence or Gerard Manley Hopkins but allows the novel to speak into their echoes in which profound sincerity of feeling – and the treatment of sexual desire as something close to sacred – is matched with an almost reckless beauty of expression Open, Heaven by Seán Hewitt is published by Jonathan Cape (£16.99). To support the Guardian, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com 1 / 33VASHA HUNT2025 HS Baseball - Bob Jones at Hewitt-Trussville playoff gameBob Jones celebrates a 10-inning 1-0 win over Hewitt-Trussville in game one of the series after an AHSAA Class 7A second-round playoff baseball game in Trussville Game two and a possible game three will be played Monday during an AHSAA Class 7A second-round playoff baseball game in Trussville pitches against Bob Jones during an AHSAA Class 7A second-round playoff baseball game in Trussville we had him look back at a cover of TV Guide Magazine from December 9 “This is the throwback of throwbacks for TV Guide Magazine I’ve talked about this edition for years ‘The Best Show You’re Not Watching,'” he said you’re the best of the not happenings but we also knew that the whole point of it was to talk about the fact that we were an endangered series that not enough people were watching and our ratings weren’t high enough so I want to say we had 13 million viewers every week but because there was so fewer — all these streaming services didn’t exist 13 million was just a death knell you were going to get canceled.” He recalled that the cover “helped a lot There are bits and pieces of publicity that can come out that may or may not register with people I honestly think this moved the needle because this was still in everybody’s homes or grocery counters … This was probably the most widespread sort of word that got out about our show and at a time where ‘We have no idea how long we’re going to get to go at this rate The network believes in what we’re doing if we don’t get more people watching we’ll get canceled eventually.’ And so yeah Ratings started to stabilize because new shows can kind of diminish over time This is the first time I’ve seen it in decades probably “When Jennifer Love Hewitt came onto the show But when Jennifer Love was cast and we started playing scenes together it was pretty clear that there was a really great chemistry between us and a really sort of beautiful but really beautiful innocence to it,” Wolf shared “For a show that was really about these young teenage characters shows weren’t telling stories like that and showing relationships like that,” he continued if I get a chance to work together with her or any of the cast of Party of Five Watch the full video above for much more from Scott Wolf about Party of Five Sign Up 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 1/53Sparkman at Hewitt-Trussville Playoff Baseball.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Thomas Ashworth | tashworth@al.comWhen two top baseball teams in the southeast face off Ahead of a huge Round 2 matchup against defending Class 7A champion Bob Jones Hewitt-Trussville coach Jeff Mauldin isn’t letting a moment slip by “It gives the kids something that I remember for the rest of their lives,” the coach said we were in a quarterfinals series versus Bob Jones vs it’s our job as coaches to create moments and create memories for the kids that last a lifetime.” 1 Huskies are set to host second-ranked Bob Jones in a decisive playoff series The winner will advance to the state semifinals against Hoover or Tuscaloosa County The first pitch is set for Friday at 4:30 p.m. with Game 2 to follow; a decisive Game 3 would be played on Saturday at 1 p.m. we didn’t start Game 1 until 6:40 and Game 2 started after 9 p.m. I’m sure they’re going to bring a ton of people from Madison down here You’ve got to appreciate it because I know Bob Jones has been on a significant run the last several years but you also have to take some time and enjoy it.” Hewitt-Trussville advanced to the second round with a sweep of Sparkman while Bob Jones claimed the series with a thrilling Game 3 victory over Thompson to advance The Patriots were down by 3 runs in the bottom of the seventh but used a 3-run homer from Tanner Hermesch and a walk-off solo shot from Myles Hammonds to escape with a victory With the “unbelievable” series against the Warriors under the team’s belt Bob Jones coach Jared Smith anticipates another great one for the state in a matchup against an ultra-talented Hewitt-Trussville squad it’s something our kids will remember for a while just being able to play in this type of environment and it’s going to be a tough place to play,” Smith said “There’s going to be a lot of neutral fans that just want to come see some really good baseball there’s already 15 signed seniors on both teams combined Fifteen college-level players and that’s not even counting the underclassmen on either team that are college-level guys.” Among some of the heavy-hitting senior prospects set to take the field for Bob Jones are Hammonds standout right fielder Dillon Adkins and Shelton State signee Tanner Hermesch Steele Hall — a projected first-round pick in the MLB Draft — leads a Hewitt-Trussville squad that also includes a duo of UAB pitching signees in righty Christian Helmers and lefty Jacob Francis Mauldin said the talent on the field can’t go unstated especially in a season where so many quality teams remain in the Class 7A playoffs but you can flip that and nothing be different,” Mauldin said “They’re one of the best teams in our state I’m not sure about how they break down seniors but I know they’ve got a lot of college-level kids This will be the first matchup of the season between the two teams with the added factor of unfamiliarity playing a factor in preparation ahead of the matchup we watched a ton of film called a lot of coaches,” Smith said you can find a lot of people on Twitter and social media “They’re a really well-coached team that plays really and then they’ve got a couple of good arms behind him No doubt that those guys have been throwing strikes and they play elite defense they’ll score four or five runs and then they shut the team out more times than they don’t.” with Mauldin saying that accommodations will be made to the ballpark as the fans for the second-round series look to add up both coaches are confident that the series will provide some great baseball and an incredible display of talent “It’s really neat this series is getting a lot of notice,” he said “We get a lot of media requests for the weekend but I think it’s been a great crowd and a great atmosphere and I think baseball has been pretty big here for a while more people outside of moms and dads and grandparents are having an interest and our community does a great job of supporting our teams that advance our girls basketball; when they go to the final four we’re taking four or five busses downtown to the civic center She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Hewitt Richard was her beloved husband for over 61 years Betty was the cherished mother to Susan and Jane grandmother to Sophia (Neal) and Anna (Nate) and sister to Jim (Chris) Stengl and many nieces and nephews Betty was a graduate of Marshfield Senior High School while working for the Roddis Company in Marshfield Rarely has one person offered such joy and care on which so many relied generosity and devotion to her family and friends To love her was the greatest privilege shared by family and friends Betty was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marshfield Betty and Richard moved permanently to their lake home in Minocqua WI in 1988 where they were active members of the United Methodist Church of the Pines There was nothing Betty loved more than spending time with family Much appreciation to the caring teams of Presbyterian Homes and Services Optage Hospice and Arbor Memory Care A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday In lieu of flowers memorials in Betty Hewitt’s name preferred to The United Methodist Church of the Pines Presbyterian Homes and Services Optage Hospice (https://optage.org/donations/ or Presbyterian Homes and Services – Flagstone Arbor widower of Margaret “Peggy” (Cook) Hewitt of Swoope Hewitt was born in Augusta County on October 3 He was a lifetime member of Hebron Presbyterian Church where he served for decades as Sunday School treasurer Hewitt was a co-owner of Staunton Union Stock Yards which his family operated for over 75 years He was a working partner in Riverside Stock Farm for more than 80 years In addition to his parents and his wife of 62 years Hewitt was preceded in death by two sisters Evie Kay Pyne of Staunton; and a number of nieces The family extends a special thanks to the wonderful friends and caregivers A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM at Hebron Presbyterian Church by the Reverend Doctor Henry D The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church social hall and other times at David Hewitt's residence memorial donations may be made to Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund VA 24401) and the Parkinson's Foundation (5757 Waterford District Drive who restored Chardon football to one of the best programs in Ohio during his 14 seasons “Chardon football is special not because of a coach or any one person as I will promptly be replaced as all coaches are,” Hewitt wrote “It’s special because of the community of people and players that have given so much to build and maintain our program parent and member of this great community has laid a brick upon a foundation that will stand for decades to come “The amount of joy that Chardon football has brought me is indescribable but the amount that I have received from Chardon football amounts to some of my life’s fondest memories.” Chardon had endured three straight losing seasons when Hewitt was hired in 2011 unheard of for a program that had earned a state title in 1994 and runner-up in 1998 Hewitt-coached teams went on to go 126-36 and win state titles in 2020 and 2021 Chardon made 10 playoff appearances in the span Hewitt said his coaching style did not lend itself to longevity “One of my greatest strengths is my intensity and investment in things that make things go a certain way,” Hewitt said on the phone just after the announcement Hewitt was a star on the 1998 football team that finished second in the state He went on to play football at Bowling Green State and for one season under championship coach Urban Meyer Hewitt will continue teaching at Chardon High School And will continue to help with the Chardon football program where he can But being the CEO of “so many moving parts” took its toll I’m looking forward to coaching kids Tomorrow I’m going to be in the weight room.” Mary in the first round of the 2014 playoffs Hewitt stayed back as his players and coaches went into the locker room He was unsure if a public program like Chardon could overcome the private school factor Francis DeSales in the 2020 state title game in double overtime; they’d been losing at halftime Hewitt’s postgame speeches could be as intense as the game in Memorial Field’s north endzone in front of the Hilltoppers marching band Most of those speeches ended with a lesson on what Hewitt thought it meant to stand for Chardon and how players needed to act off the field but I am even more proud of the men who I see getting married live on Chardon Avenue with their four kids The couple own the King Kone ice cream shop in Chardon harshest critic and my friend when it seemed extremely lonely,” he said of his wife Hewitt said he “zero idea” who the next Hilltoppers head football coach could be He also said he was not stepping away for another opportunity at this time Hewitt still has two sons in the Chardon football program who will play football in the seventh and fourth grades next school year Among Chardon football’s many traditions is that former players and coaches enter the “Hilltopper graveyard,” they call it the graveyard’s newest member finished with this: “The only thing I ask is that the next time the graveyard all gets together Forever grateful for my time on the hill!” To access our complete online news coverage Copyright Geauga County Maple Leaf. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Website Designed & Developed by Company 119 “They’re always looking around the corner asking how to stay number one for the next decade,” Williams said of Utah’s 18-year run as the top state in economic outlook That’s why “Utah has been a pacesetter for a very long time.” He credited Utah’s consistency to real policy reforms the adoption of Truth in Taxation for property taxes Hewitt, who traditionally runs through the top and bottom states during his annual Rich States, Poor States review broke down this year’s results with a highlight of top states including Utah and North Dakota as well as bottom states Connecticut There’s a common denominator for each category “What we consistently see are bottom states that have big government policies across the board and then they pay special favors and pick winners and losers based on who has the best lobbyists in the state capital,” said Williams top states have a very free-market outlook with low taxes across the board while incentivizing entrepreneurship and small businesses It’s about “getting government out of the way of businesses and individuals versus having government be empowered to make all the decisions,” he explained He also highlighted that the Rich States, Poor States report isn’t just a one-time snapshot. Visitors to RichStatesPoorStates.org can see an 18-year time series tracking each state’s economic outlook and performance “You can look back and see where your state ranked 10 or 15 years ago versus where it is today,” Williams noted Ohio native Hewitt accused Michigan native Williams of putting his “thumb on the scale” as explanation for why the Great Lakes State outranked the Buckeyes “You’ve got football going for you right now “But the economics are still okay in Michigan—thanks in large part to leaders like Speaker Matt Hall holding the line against Governor Whitmer’s policies.” The conversation also touched on education freedom an increasingly important complement to economic freedom that included praise for the spread of universal school choice across 15 states the combination of education freedom and economic freedom is a beautiful thing,” Williams emphasized noting that Utah’s top ranking reflects its holistic approach to pro-growth policy reforms For policymakers and citizens alike, Williams made it clear: the path to prosperity is no secret. States that limit government, cut taxes, and empower individuals consistently come out ahead—and Rich States, Poor States offers the roadmap small business owners and taxpayers across the country understand that growth-oriented reforms mean increased opportunity for all Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index sound tax and fiscal policies are critical to economic health allowing businesses and households to flourish Marge left Lexington in 1950 to attend Hastings College in Hastings They were married in Lexington on August 8 Marge taught third grade at the elementary school housed at Lincoln Northeast until her first child was born in the spring of 1956 Marge described herself as a homemaker but as soon as all of her children were in school she returned to teaching at Westminster Presbyterian Pre-School She also served on the campaign staff for U.S Congressman Doug Bereuter in the 1980s and 1990s PEO; various Boards at First Plymouth Church; the Friends of Lied Board; The Nebraska Auditions Committee for the Metropolitan Opera and the Tuesday Review Club She was also a member of the First Plymouth Choir for many years Marge was preceded in death by her parents; her brother the Hon Barrett and his wife Elsie; her son Will and her husband Jim Omaha); daughter Martha (Chris) Livingston (Lincoln); six grandsons followed by a luncheon at First Plymouth Church In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the music programming at First Plymouth Church or Hastings College for the outdoor sculpture fund established in memory of Marjorie and James Hewitt and Lauren Hewitt sign up for email or text message notifications We respect your privacy. 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Copyright © 2025 University of Utah Health Seán Hewitt’s debut novel rests upon pillars propped up by queer stories already central to the canon Its plot—a young coming of age story disrupted by the introduction of a new sort of love set against the backdrop of a humming English village—may bring to mind the work of writers such as Philippe Besson a reader might expect to have a steady grasp on Hewitt’s narrative before it can even begin; however the novel reaches beyond assumption in its ingenuity Hewitt doesn’t make an attempt at overturning the trope Set over the course of a year in the early aughts Heaven’s young protagonist James feels his life becoming intertwined with another boy With hazy vision in recounting this first love—clarity overtaken by the disorient of memory of which modern-day James makes no attempt at countering—he spirals in the echo of infatuation remembering his high-school pursuit of a connection unlike anything he’d ever felt before and has yet to feel since centered around young James and his friend Luke Heaven is in its questioning of our foundational impressions of love our ability to truly offer it to one another What becomes clear as the story progresses The complicated dynamic between gay identity and near-impossible standards of idealism has been explored before, ranging from meditations on body image to examinations of “Best Little Boy In the World” syndrome These critiques—or this lived experience—feel silently present throughout Open though are never brought to the forefront in any explicit way we are able to recognize the unraveling markers of this queer exchange in Hewitt’s story Heaven’s central narrative is set shortly after James has come out to his family and surrenders to having been outed at his school And while neither his home or social life come with frightening markers of homophobia it’s a queer yearning for closeness—closeness to family closeness to a lover—that is thrust to the center and made elusive by the continuing pursuit of idealism In referring to his parents’ acceptance of him—having shed an initial closeted performance—James begins to feel the weight of the new role he’s stepped into: “They had chosen me over the village and now I couldn’t be anything but perfect.” But it’s in the coalescing of James’s personal performance with the gilded desire that he projects onto Luke that the weight begins to feel suffocating Queer adolescence spent in solitude leaves you reaching—at times who among us imagines a love or a future full of complication so high above the clouds that their mist keeps the reader—and James for that matter—from seeing him with blemished clarity chasing after a dream of the boy there in front of him that may be as intangible as the shimmering mist surrounding him But the fog serves another purpose as well James nurses fantasies of being swept away and considers the feel of another boy’s hand on his body—and stops short of wondering how it might feel to truly be seen by Luke “I would make myself into whatever shape he wanted The tortured close friendship between two young people still unaware of themselves and unable to speak with language they haven’t yet learned is a cultural cliche at this point cliches earn their name precisely because they’re common and that does not make these friendships any less special The closeness shared between James and Luke is heartwarming to read The world he creates in his storytelling is well-realized—though buried beneath the colorful romance is a foundation of tangled insecurity The rapid turning of the seasons keeps the reader in suspense whether or not this soil will allow for blooming “The bare ground was drying out under a morning sun and there was a sheet of untethered mist hanging over it I carried on past the shed and turned carefully to look behind it Heaven is a soaring demonstration that “heaven” is a place that we ourselves create gilded over and rippling in our imaginations—and that it may be impossible to reach for just that reason we can lay our faith somewhere else: on the potential of new Henry Hicks IV (he/him) is a Washington, D.C.-based writer and organizer. A graduate of Oberlin College and a Harry S. Truman Scholar, his work has appeared in The Guardian, Mother Jones, The Drift, In These Times, and more. Home ShareSaveCommentLeadershipCMO NetworkJennifer Love Hewitt: Why Brands Must Break Ageism In 2025ByJeetendr Sehdev Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Jennifer Love Hewitt appears on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" airing .. (Photo by Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Images) Hollywood actress and producer Jennifer Love Hewitt—beloved for her roles in Party of Five and ABC’s biopic on Audrey Hepburn—recently made headlines by standing against ageist stereotypes and the constant scrutiny of her appearance Because Jennifer’s experience teaches us invaluable lessons about how leaders can combat ageism and reject our culture’s unhealthy obsession with youth Hewitt’s reflections call out society’s deeply ingrained negative attitudes toward aging and expose three key forms of ageism: institutional ageism where policies and practices marginalize older individuals; interpersonal ageism where biases are expressed in relationships; and self-directed ageism which limits personal potential and self-worth I believe it’s on leaders to recognize these biases and ensure they aren’t perpetuating them further These negative stereotypes don’t just harm individuals and impact their quality of life—they limit creativity and progress I do believe tackling ageism offers an incredible opportunity for the right brands to stand out—and engage audiences—by rewriting the narrative and celebrating aging as powerful Freddie Prinze Jr and Jennifer Love Hewitt looking up in fear in a scene from the film 'I Still Know .. As I emphasize in my book The Kim Kardashian Principle powerful brands build strong emotional connections with their audiences And some super powerful brands have a knack for identifying underlying societal tensions—I describe these as unspoken truths or contradictions that many feel but rarely express the assumption that older people always aspire to stay young many older individuals—and Jennifer Love Hewitt would agree—appreciate their age and the wisdom it brings yet they often feel pressured to conform to a narrative that denies this perspective and give voice to these suppressed sentiments creating a sense of liberation and and enormously strong connection with its audience Jennifer Love Hewitt’s story puts a personal face on the realities of age discrimination— and humanizes it Fans and critics alike have projected ageist attitudes onto her expecting her to look the same as she did in her 20s—a standard she refuses to accept She has also described digital ageism—the harsh comments she faces on social media—as “hurtful.” These experiences highlight the quiet but pervasive impact of implicit ageism which shapes social norms and reinforces harmful stereotypes restricting opportunities and reducing life satisfaction it’s sold the idea that youth equals beauty excluding older individuals—especially those over 50 Dove’s research reveals that two-thirds of women feel pressure to look younger creating a toxic cycle of unrealistic standards even preteen girls are being drawn into this narrative using anti-aging products— many out of the fear of aging and before they’ve even had the chance to grow up Jennifer Love Hewitt’s story is not just about rejecting unfair standards on the basis of age; it’s a rallying cry for leaders to rethink how they see aging—and how they position it in their brands I’m convinced Jennifer Love Hewitt‘ story is also yet another indicator of a cultural trend towards anti-ageism that I have been observing for a while and that I believe is only going to gain further momentum Let’s celebrate aging not as a problem to be solved but as a privilege that brings wisdom I’ve always been a fan of Dove’s campaign for real beauty The "Campaign for Real Beauty" effectively addressed and ‘released’ a deep societal tension: the media's portrayal of a singular standard of beauty as the ideal When women were asked about the qualities they found beautiful their responses revealed a diverse and expansive range of definitions that challenged this narrow narrative The campaign celebrated this variety by featuring models of different shapes emphasizing that beauty is multifaceted and deeply personal It shifted the focus from outward appearance to how individuals feel about themselves redefining beauty as a reflection of confidence and self-acceptance positioning aging as both a privilege and a source of power Celebrating the 67th anniversary of their iconic Dove beauty bar Dove featured real women over 60 as vibrant Instead of leaning into tired stereotypes—or just as bad not bothering to have a conscious conversation around ageist beliefs and the impact of ageism—the campaign celebrates these people ages and highlights individuality: Maureen practices headstands and Althea indulges in Chinese food while lounging in a bubble bath These women defy conventional expectations of what it means to look challenging notions of frailty and embracing joy disruptive idea that strikes at the very tension Jennifer Love Hewitt and so many others have experienced Society often tells women that aging is something to fight against yet Dove—and Hewitt—remind us it’s something to celebrate I think women really come into this… acceptance of themselves and comfortability in their 40s that is beautiful Interestingly, this same energy is echoed in Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl a film tackling the societal discomfort with age-gap romances the film explores a 29-year age gap and challenges the double standards surrounding age in relationships “If we see a movie where the male actor is the same age as the female actor Which is insane.” She emphasizes that we’ve internalized the male gaze and patriarchal expectations and freeing ourselves from these norms is no small feat the film and director looks to normalize age gap differences in relationships The broader cultural shift can be seen in other films like Gabrielle Union’s The Perfect Find and Anne Hathaway’s The Idea of You which are redefining what love and aging look like on screen proving that beauty and confidence don’t have an expiration date they serve as a wake-up call for leaders across industries Brands have a responsibility to reject harmful narratives and embrace aging as a privilege—not a problem It’s time for leaders to empower all generations by making aging a symbol of strength and growth—i’m building bridges with younger generations CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: (L-R) Nicole Kidman More Dickinson at A24's "Babygirl" Los Angeles Special Screening at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on October 18 (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/A24 via Getty Images) Jennifer Love Hewitt’s candidness about her journey—from navigating motherhood to building professional resilience—underscores the power of fostering intergenerational and community relationships Brands can take a cue by connecting authentically with consumers across the age spectrum recognizing that people’s needs and identities naturally evolve as they age only 12% of UK advertisements feature individuals aged 55 and older in lead roles—and when they do they are often cast in roles that portray them as needing assistance There is no doubt in my mind that this must change So how would I say brand leaders can actively fight ageism They can promote inclusive and diverse representation in marketing countering visual ageism; advocate for laws that address workplace inequities; and support educational efforts such as the APA Community Network or the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities systemic challenges like dependency ratios and financial insecurity can be addressed through tailored forward-thinking solutions that empower older demographics brand leaders can drive meaningful societal change Rejecting harmful narratives and reframing aging as a privilege and a source of strength isn’t just about doing what’s right—it’s about staying relevant in a world that is increasingly valuing inclusivity and progress Ageism affects far more than individuals—it ripples across industries Older demographics often face systemic challenges such as disparities in insurance coverage and limited support from insurers Countries like Germany have taken significant steps to combat institutional ageism implementing government-backed initiatives that provide a blueprint for others to follow is essential for creating equitable policies that align with modern social values This effort isn’t just morally right; it’s also strategically relevant Younger generations gravitate toward brands with a strong sense of societal purpose and educating them on the harm caused by ageist behavior fosters empathy and awareness Success lies in bridging intergenerational practices through thoughtful employment relationships ensuring a collaborative and inclusive environment for all age groups More Hewitt at the "9-1-1" ABC premire event held at Spring Place on March 11 (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images) Jennifer Love Hewitt’s advocacy—and those of many other American women film producers and American women television producers—make one thing clear: confronting discrimination on the basis of age demands courage this means reimagining the narratives surrounding aging and creating opportunities that celebrate the potential and power of individuals at every stage of life "It's hard because I think as humans we want to evolve … we want to have lines on our faces and you know our boobs be lower from breast-feeding our children or you know our butt's bigger," she said with a laugh you just want to have the freedom to be whoever you are at that age And it's hurtful sometimes when people reject you as you are verbally on Instagram or the internet because they're having a hard time adjusting to it." Hewitt’s example shows us that aging is not a limitation but a source of strength It’s a reminder that every chapter of life offers new opportunities to connect I believe the fight against ageism should be a top priority for leaders yet few brands seem to be making any effort to debunk the inaccurate stereotypes out there or reimagining the negative stereotypes of ageism our fight against ageism should start by questioning our own ageist beliefs in order to then acknowledge the existence of explicit or implicit ageism and also the negative impact and effects of ageism and dismantling benevolent stereotypes are no longer optional—they’re essential steps toward a more inclusive and equitable future Here’s what I believe: it’s time to redefine aging and create a world where every generation thrives unapologetically—geared less by age and more by possibility Why You Can Trust CNET Money The editorial content on this page is based solely on objective, independent assessments by our writers and is not influenced by advertising or partnerships. 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In order to use all of the features on meredithfuneralhome.com, enable JavaScript.Close Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve View More Graduate Profiles  Major: Interior Design; minor in Visual Merchandising Design Post-graduation plans: Mary Kate Hewitt is heading to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Virginia to pursue her Master’s degree in Architecture How HPU helped you get there: “HPU has helped me grow in so many remarkable ways since my freshman year introverted student with a very narrow perspective on what I was capable of achieving I was unsure of my abilities and often held myself back from pursuing my true passions it didn’t take long for me to find a supportive and motivating community at HPU — one that included inspiring professors and peers who encouraged me to push past my limitations and set ambitious goals I often felt like I wasn’t “smart enough” to pursue this career and the fear of failure held me back from 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His bid to return to the main draw at his home Grand Slam for the first time since 2022 lasted only the hour it took him to lose 6-3, 6-1 to Jozef Kovalik who was once ranked as high as 17th in the world and made the quarterfinals of Wimbledon as a teenage qualifier in 2011 reached the fourth round of the Australian Open three times Angela Hewitt and Johannes Brahms are both antiquarians at heart immersing themselves in very old music—she to perform it in concert he to deepen his understanding of composition If Hewitt’s recital at the 92nd Street Y Wednesday night had an overall title it might be “The Long and Winding Road to Brahms.” With stops along the way at Mozart it was a road paved with fantasy and freedom on one hand and concentration and rigor on the other leading to a climactic second half consisting of variations by Handel paired with Brahms’s famous variations on Handel much admired for her performances and recordings of the music of J.S is currently engaged in recording 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up as well The acerbic mood of Mozart in C minor came through clearly Hewitt took both of the composer’s indicated repeats—the exposition and the development-recapitulation—although one could question whether she made the second time around worth the trip The Adagio had a singer’s natural timing and inflection although one was still overly aware of all those hammers hopping around inside the box No doubt Hewitt would object to being pigeonholed as a Bach specialist but it must be said that any disappointments in her Mozart performance were quickly forgotten when she tore into the Leipzig master’s dazzling Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue In music that can come off as just so much aimless zipping around in scales and arpeggios Hewitt caught the fire of in-the-moment inspiration with (to mix metaphors) the fury and fluidity of rapids in a river The pianist was literally shaking on the bench from physical involvement as the fantasy progressed to impassioned recitative and deep sighs Tension was relieved—but not entirely—as the sinuous chromatic fugue subject entered alone then slithered through the fugue’s many episodes Hewitt’s mastery of distinct voices flowing in clear counterpoint was second to none in a performance richly satisfying on every level The chaconne originated as a stately dance in a slow three-to-a-bar Bach and his contemporaries added variations to make a brilliant and impressive instrumental piece HWV 435 (“Version 4,” for those who are keeping score) was a fine example ranging widely from keyboard razzle-dazzle to deep pathos to a cantabile duet over an expressive bass line And so the stage was set for an even more ambitious work Brahms’s Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel more than a century separated Handel’s Chaconne from this piece a period that saw Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations and Beethoven’s “Diabelli,” not to mention the enormous development of the piano and pianism The young Brahms’s brawny inspirations contributed mightily to the latter Hewitt’s performance on Wednesday seemed to take little note of all this Her dainty delivery of Handel’s shapely little theme seemed to carry over into Brahms’s variations rendering many of them as keyboard curiosities and miniatures and listener and pianist met in the middle The pianist’s sense of counterpoint allowed Brahms’s intertwining lines to float into consciousness without forcing which Hewitt scrupulously observed and always varied in a fresh way her leisurely contemplation of each variation pulled the piece apart a bit The notion of a Brahms variation set as a Schumann-like cycle of character pieces with a common theme was never more evident Hewitt took the fugue at a similarly deliberate pace but here Brahms’s counterpoint was less subtle than Bach’s or his own earlier in the piece and more headlong momentum in the playing would have been welcome But the pianist ground through it and did ringing justice to the powerful final pages Her Fazoli concert grand sustained the big 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In some cases your nearest location may be located inside a Walmart store Local Jackson Hewitt offices also allow you to book an appointment to drop off your tax documents and let a professional handle the rest You'll get a call from your assigned tax preparer to go over your completed return and sign it virtually before it's submitted to federal and state tax authorities Do-it-yourself tax preparation is available online from Jackson Hewitt There's one package for all tax situations that includes a live support chat Jackson Hewitt Online is backed by an accuracy guarantee that provides reimbursement for penalties or interest you are charged due to a calculation error in the program If you file a tax return with Jackson Hewitt and later run your situation through another tax-prep service and get a larger refund (or smaller bill) Jackson Hewitt will refund your tax-prep fees and pay you $100 when you file an amended return Beware that the loan comes with a steep 35.96% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and the full balance is repaid directly from your tax refund A No Fee Tax Refund Advance loan is available at most Jackson Hewitt locations from January 2 to February 16 after you file your tax return Loans can be direct deposited into your bank account or delivered to you same-day on an American Express prepaid debit card you'll need to bring your most recent paystub and a government-issued ID to a Jackson Hewitt office Jackson Hewitt offers a single package for all tax situations that's cheaper than the lowest-cost packages from TurboTax and H&R Block before applying any discounts Jackson Hewitt does not offer a free package The IRS estimates up to 70% of Americans qualify for free online tax preparation services Jackson Hewitt offers two ways to hire a tax professional to prepare your return You can drop off your income and tax documents at an office and a tax pro will prepare your return and file it There are more than 5,200 Jackson Hewitt office locations across the U.S. You can also book an appointment and meet with a tax professional face-to-face at a Jackson Hewitt office the price will vary depending on the expert you choose and how complex your tax situation is flat-rate bundle covers one federal return and unlimited state returns for $25 and everyone in between can file with this package Companies like H&R Block and TurboTax usually charge more as your situation gets more complex plus an additional fee for each state return you file those tax-prep companies also offer a free plan for filers who qualify The Jackson Hewitt refund advance loan is fee-free for qualifying applicants who have filed their federal tax return The loan is repaid directly through your refund so you'll receive any remaining refund amount once it's paid off The standard refund advance loan charges 35.96% APR which translates to a finance charge of $7.39 on a $100 loan to $110.85 on a $1,500 loan Jackson Hewitt offices are independently owned and operated. On Yelp, there have been about 1,200 reviews across all locations with an average rating of 3.7 of out 5 stars Jackson Hewitt locations are independently owned and operated by franchisees a federal judge approved a $10.8 million settlement between former employees and the company to resolve antitrust claims These claims are not believed to impact customers Pull up a chair in H&R Block's office or stay put on your couch They have all the tax filing options you need While it doesn't offer the lowest prices you'll find for tax software the quality of the overall user experience can justify the higher cost Jackson Hewitt and H&R Block are similar companies with each operating brick-and-mortar tax preparation locations across the U.S but H&R Block offers a wider range of features including online expert assistance included with every plan and a package geared specifically toward self-employed people Offers a high-quality user interface and access to experts and is especially valuable for self-employed filers who use QuickBooks integration $0 for Free Edition (~37% of filers qualify Form 1040 and no schedules except for Earned Income Tax Credit Child Tax Credit and Student Loan Interest) TurboTax is among the most expensive options for filing taxes online but offers a high-quality user interface and access to experts It's especially valuable for self-employed filers who use QuickBooks integration Jackson Hewitt and TurboTax both offer full-service tax prep but Jackson Hewitt gives filers the option to meet their tax pro in person one reason to choose Jackson Hewitt over TurboTax is if you don't qualify for TurboTax's free filing option you'll pay a flat rate of $25 at Jackson Hewitt vs We rated Jackson Hewitt by evaluating the cost and user experience of its online tax software product We also considered whether and how users have the ability to access tax experts and the company's overall trustworthiness which encompasses pricing transparency and overall reputation These factors accounted for a combined 25% of our rating For more information, see our tax software methodology 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 Glenn Hewitt Clevenger created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne