Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Winnebago – Matthew James Holbrook “Matt,” age 34 1990 to Donald and Bonnie (Hansen) Holbrook in Mankato Jackson (Krystal Bracken) Holbrook; nieces A celebration of life will be held on May 18 Join thousands already receiving our daily newsletter Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Minnesota | https://www.faribaultcountyregister.com | 125 N Be one of the first to try our new activity feed The Traka may have started in just 2021, but it has quickly become one of the go-to gravel races in the world, and Europe’s answer to Unbound Gravel here in the US The Traka is defined by its myriad route levels; there’s the Traka Adventure that features 560 km (348 miles) the fiercely competitive Traka 200 (124 miles) Folks who did the 360 can push themselves the next day in the Traka 200 (we’re looking at you while fans of the pros can watch them finish their races one day before trying a more attainable 100 km ride the day after Below is a gallery of some of the race bikes we found from folks riding the Traka 360 and Traka 200 over the past few days. And if you haven’t caught up on all the action, you really should check out our latest from The Traka What’s it like to be an American cyclist living in France Watch to get professional road cyclist Joe Dombrowski’s view 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 Jean Bates Holbrook, age 72 of Canton, GA passed away the morning of March 6, 2025 at North Fulton Hospital following injuries sustained in a severe automobile accident. Jean, also known as “Mom” and “Bammaw” (grandma),... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Jean Bates Holbrook created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory Made with love by funeralOne Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Massachusetts to the late James Wilbur and Astrid “Teddy” (Anderson) Holbrook the family moved to Bolton into the old parsonage house located next to the fire station on Wattaquadock Hill Road Jack attended schools in Bolton and High School in Hudson Jack and his brother Jim would hang out at the fire station and in their late teens they started answering the bell Jack’s Mom “Teddy” was also involved with fire department goings-on since she worked as an overnight telephone operator which was also the call center for the department.  Jack was active in the fire department and retired as Deputy Chief he was still getting IamResponding app texts about the various fire or emergency service calls in Bolton Jack was a communicator and paid attention to detail so he was very involved over the years in coordinating the Fireman Muster events he saw the growth of the fire department over his time He had many fire events or fire truck stories that he was always willing to share.  while on vacation on Monhegan Island in Maine They married in 1989 and lived in Bolton until 2009 MA as part of their retirement plan and Jack continued his involvement with the fire department doing special projects.  Jack was an oil burner technician for Juniper Farms/Bolton Oil until his retirement Jack loved to garden and travel to Maine with Carolyn Jack took up a new hobby of writing poetry He took a few workshops at the Stow Council of Aging and loved getting his words down on “paper” (which in this modern era was his cellphone).  Jack leaves behind his wife Carolyn (Gagnon-O’Connor) of 34 years sons Leighton O’Connor Jr and his wife Stephanie of Nahant Massachusetts and Michael “Mike” and his wife Sally O’Connor of Westford his sister Anne (Holbrook) Richardson and brother James “Jim” Holbrook He is survived by his sister-in-law Mary Holbrook Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life at the First Parish Church of Bolton Burial will be held privately at a later time.  To view services remotely via Zoom, please follow the link below five minute prior to the scheduled service time: Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99518573228?pwd=xouByVWTMIedkz4LdGpbsYKxYPifod.1Meeting ID: 995 1857 3228Passcode: 486948 memorial contributions may be made to: Bolton Volunteer Fire AssociationPO Box 508Bolton Arrangements are under the care of Badger Funeral Home 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 Burial and Cremation in Asherville and Arden NC Add a Memory to the Timeline Sign the Guestbook Send Flowers Memorial Tree Plantings Jim was the son of the late Robert Cole Holbrook and Mildred Hargrove Holbrook Jim earned a civil engineering degree from A.B Tech and had a fulfilling career with the US Forest Service starting first with the National Forests in North Carolina and concluding at the Southern Research Station in Asheville when he retired He also served as an urban planner for the City of Asheville and was an elected official for the Avery’s Creek Water and Sewer District Jim was actively involved in several organizations including the International Tractor Association the Apple Country Engine and Tractor Association Jim had a passion for restoring and tinkering with antique farm equipment particularly John Deere Model A’s and hit-and-miss engines he was a former pit crew member for Dave Marcus and loved researching his family genealogy He was known for providing food for the wildlife on his property and treats for the neighbors’ dogs Jim cherished spending time with family and friends His most treasured moments were spent crafting unforgettable adventures for his grandchildren Patricia “Pat” Redden Holbrook; his three children and Tonya Dawn Reems (Brad); his five grandchildren and Lucretia Spriggs (Josh); and his three great-grandchildren Bill Holbrook (Earlene) and Tommy Holbrook; his sister Ronald Holbrook (Carol) and Robert Holbrook; and numerous nieces from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden The celebration of life service will take place on Wednesday at 10:00 am in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian The celebration of life service will be streamed live beginning at 9:50 AM by clicking below Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian72 Long Shoals RoadArden, NC 28704(828)687-3530http://www.grocefuneralhome.com Text Me the Address Show Location on Map My condolences to all of Jim’s family and friends I think of him often as I live close to the old Holbrook farm where he grew up Always enjoyed his sense of humor and help with things at work I worked with him almost 17 years at the Forest Service Jim was a friend to all and anyone who had the privilege of knowing him knew what a great person he was Jim was such a wonderful friend to my dad and I’m thankful for the influence he had I loved working on his library that one summer; his love of books and learning was very clear Jim was the Station’s Engineering Technician when I first came to the Southeastern Forest Experiment Station in 1992 He was truly “one of a kind.” He was my introduction to the genteel man of the Southern Appalachians Sometimes he was pulling my leg and put on “the southern gentleman” a bit thick I remember that I came into work all dressed up in some suit that I used to wear when I worked in Washington D.C you look cuter than a speckled pup.” A true classic a Great friend of mine and the Grandfather Ranger District it was always a pleasure to be around Holbrook and hear his tales Gail and I will miss our lunches with you and Pat the stories of your experiences with the forest service knowing everything there is to know about engines Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the hike to your final destination And our deepest sympathy to Pat and your family for the void you will leave in their lives I enjoyed visiting Jim while working at the SO He had a great laid back manner and was full of local stories and lore His presence always made people feel cared for and heard I will miss the many stories and moments over the years He was my Husband (Mike’s) best friend I know they are celebrating in heaven right now Even after Mike passed away Jim was so kind and helped me on several occasions I enjoyed eating and catching up with Pat and Jim at The Grill every once in awhile Pat I am so very sorry and will keep you and your family in my prayers that you have strength comfort and peace during this difficult time Words aren’t enough to express the feeling of loss and sadness I pray the Holy Spirit of God will embrace you dear family in His loving arms and comfort You in the blessed assurance that this is not the end and Robert loved working with him at the Forest Service Station Jim was surely one of a kind.His since of humor was contagious I really enjoyed sitting with him at Boones corner and listening to his tales about some of my kinfolk in Barnardsville We will miss him at our Methodist church car show His little circle smoke engine was a crowd pleaser Rest in peace Brother we all will miss you & all the Redden & Holbrook family you really had a great one that will be truly missed May the Lord be with each and every one you as you grieve through this terrible loss Our prayers are with you .We love and appreciate each one of you Our sincere condolences to all Jim’s loved ones May God give you strength and comfort for the difficult times in the future You and family are in our thoughts and Prayers 🙏🙏 and we haven’t crossed paths in several years I can still remember and feel the respect I held for him when we were youths and bumped into each other either at our Granny Hargrove’s farm in Bethel or Jim’s home in Enka and someone I was always proud to have as a first cousin My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to Jim Holbrook’s family on this sad occasion Pat and Tonya my thoughts and prayers are with y’all I did a lot of work for Jim personally and at the Forest service as well and he was always appreciative and respectful in every manner I’m just thankful that I knew him for over 30 years and just spoke with him at the last gun show you’ll definitely be missed by many many folks Jim was an amazing person and it was a pleasure to get to know him over the last 5 years We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing He has left a permanent legacy with his genuine heart and kind spirit who has many cherished memories of times they spent working on tractors and laughing together and kindness were recognized and respected by so many of us who knew him through Asheville Pulmonary Rehab Jim was a real gentleman and good friend for many years He will not only be missed by his family but also by friends I knew Jim from working with him at the US Forest Service in Asheville many years ago He was a wonderful person and a very good friend of mine Jim was a great neighbor and a good friend His humor was always a great part of my day He was always there to help anyway he could without hesitation I will truly miss seeing that old chevrolet pickup driving up and down our road I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing I will be praying for your comfort during this difficult season and he was always such a good friend to my dad Ted Reeves and know that he would be there to help out when needed know that he is watching over you and hold on to those memories grandchildren and great-grandchildren (did he have nicknames for them!) and was so proud of his family Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" XThe accessibility of our website is taken very seriously We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA Web Accessibility standards by routinely evaluating our website using automated evaluation tools and manual testing when required As content changes we review and correct issues and are responsive to our users needs please report them so they may be corrected in a timely manner Report a Problem By Marc R. Masferrer Other accomplishments noted by Holbrook in her address included: “Career readiness and local industry connections.” “Leadership and engagement opportunities.” Return to article listing Campus News, Events, Research, Students Marc R. Masferrer and Student Life from around the Sarasota-Manatee campus Copyright © 2025, University of South Florida. All rights reserved This website is maintained by USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus The accreditation of this USF branch campus is a part of and depends on the continued accreditation of the University of South Florida — Though his motive still remains unclear a Reedsville man was found guilty of the brutal murder of well-known Washington photographer Joseph Shymanski on Wednesday could face a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole according to Calvert County Circuit Court administrative officials use of a firearm in a violent crime and altering physical evidence Lesser offenses for first-degree assault and second degree assault were dropped with the murder conviction Holbrook was accused of driving from his home in Mifflin County to Shymanski’s Maryland home reportedly shooting and killing the photographer in his driveway opting for a jury trial in a Calvert County Investigators said doorbell video and license plate readers placed Holbrook’s white Dodge pickup truck at Shymanski’s home shortly after a neighbor reported hearing gunshots The prosecution alleged Holbrook loaded Shymanski’s body into his pickup truck and drove him to Mifflin County after the shooting Video from a Pennsylvania gas station shows Holbrook driving his truck that night near Reedsville Investigators said video from a local retail store showed Holbrook discarding human remains outside the store where he bought cleaning supplies Investigators also soon discovered Shymanski’s burnt remains in the woods behind Holbrook’s home Court documents also revealed that forensic experts used dental records to positively identify Shymansky When trying to connect Shymanski with Holbrook detectives discovered that Holbrook used to date Shymanski’s ex-wife The two split and she reportedly began to “distance herself” from Holbrook prior to the shooting LEWISTOWN — Derry Township officials met Monday in Township Manager Kelly Shutes’ absence to discuss Kish Park .. LEWISTOWN — State Senator Judy Ward of the 30th district fielded questions directly from residents across her .. The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free .. LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Borough Council held a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) hearing on Monday in .. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Pennsylvania LLC | https://www.lewistownsentinel.com | 352 Sixth Street By David BakerPublished: May 2025 at 5:33 PM MSTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHOLBROOK AZ (AZFamily) — A routine traffic stop led to deputies finding a teen girl missing from another state and the man she was with being arrested the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday the detective saw somebody trying to hide under a blanket in the passenger’s seat the man claimed she was a 19-year-old friend whom he met in Las Vegas and was driving back to New Mexico the detective noticed something didn’t add up which may have been used to change or conceal her identity NCSO said the passenger gave her true name which was a 13-year-old girl who had been missing from Albertville Detectives said they also found out Arellano-Romero was arrested in Massachusetts last year for taking the same girl from her guardians’ custody Authorities believe Arellano-Romero drove from New Mexico to Alabama and took the girl again He was arrested and booked into the Navajo County jail Authorities are working to send Arellano-Romero and the girl back to Alabama See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description Wayne Michael Holbrook, age 75, of Canton, GA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2024. As he went home to be with his Savior, he was surrounded by his family who he loved dearly. Known to his family and friends... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Michael Holbrook created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Karen Holbrook announced her retirement at Thursday's State of the Campus By Adam Freeman University News MyUSF, USF Sarasota-Manatee Learn more about USF's journey to Preeminence by viewing Newsroom articles from past years More USF in the News This website is maintained by USF News from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment with military honors will follow in the Chattooga Baptist Church Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Rusty Dooley and Tony Fountain.  Eddie Kennedy will serve as an honorary pallbearer Holbrook will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M BIG COPPITT KEY – A woman from Big Coppitt Key will spend decades in state prison for fatally shooting her boyfriend inside their home in 2023 Leer en español According to the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office was sentenced Friday to 40 years in state prison The first 25 years of her sentence are to be served without the possibility of earned gain time Holbrook was found guilty of second-degree murder on Feb with the jury taking less than an hour to reach their verdict According to authorities, the shooting occurred in the early morning hours of June 17, 2023. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene and found the victim lying on the floor of the living area with a gunshot wound to the back the couple had drinks at their house before heading to bed the night of June 16 Holbrook first told detectives she wasn’t sure what happened next and that “there was a gap” in her memory Then she claimed Nulisch had been strangling her but “no marks of any kind were observed around her throat.” The roommate told deputies that he “tried to ask Nulisch what happened and Nulisch replied ‘that b---- shot me in the back,’ referring to the girlfriend Brittany Holbrook,” deputies wrote “Holbrook had no reaction after Nulisch made that statement.” Nulisch was taken to the Lower Keys Medical Center Prosecutors said a 9 mm handgun and a spent shell casing were recovered at the scene “This case is a tragic reminder of how quickly domestic arguments can turn deadly,” State Attorney Dennis Ward said in a statement “We appreciate the jury’s swift and decisive verdict and commend law enforcement and our prosecution team for their outstanding work in securing justice for Tyler Nulisch.” Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield who prosecuted the case alongside Assistant State Attorney David Alvarez combined with the forensic findings and lack of physical injuries consistent with Holbrook’s self-defense claim We thank the jury for their service and thoughtful deliberation.” Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. Read Today’s Top Story: Matthew Gardner’s Q1 2025 market insights Chicago’s real estate community is still reeling after the sudden passing of Catherine Holbrook Holbrook, a founding member of The Laricy Team with Americorp., died on Jan. 21 shortly after giving birth to her first child In the last two weeks, a GoFundMe collecting money for Holbrook’s husband and baby Olivia has already surpassed $450,000 in donations The comments section is full of warm remembrances of Holbrook’s life “Our reputation got to where it got because Catherine was such a nice person,” said Matt Laricy “You can see from the outpouring of grief.” Laricy was Holbrook’s business partner and close friend he expressed emotion and shock over the recent tragedy and he fondly remembers establishing the brand with Holbrook Laricy described being “super nervous” to initially meet Holbrook in a Starbucks “I didn’t know if I had enough business to keep her busy and I knew it was going to work out and that we’d become best friends — and that’s what happened,” he said Today, the team is top producing with Holbrook at the helm alongside Laricy for more than a decade “She was an integral piece of building the business The whole industry knew from then that she was my main person … Since the beginning every time we interviewed new agents and assistants Laricy said Holbrook understood his love for work and the desire to fill work with people they genuinely liked “Red or white?” was one of her famous interview questions “She knew how to work a room,” Laricy said I’d be looking for where she’s at and she’d be coming over with a tray of shots like ‘Let’s get this party started!’ [Later,] we’d be getting ready to go then a waiter would come over with espresso martini shots and Catherine would be laughing like ‘Let’s get this party started!’ She had a personality that you wanted to hang out with.” “She was getting a house in the suburbs and was going to start the family … She was going to power up Laricy said he talked to Holbrook right before the delivery “Catherine’s life was driven by her love for her family and her friends She spent every day making sure everyone was happy This was a direct reflection on her work ethic She made people feel comfortable and happy and that is why she was such a force in her industry She will be deeply missed by all who loved her but will be cherished in all the many amazing memories we have of her and that is something I will be grateful for the rest of my life.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited and was the daughter of the late Kelly Culbertson and Louella (McConnell) Shipley Linda lived in the midway community all her life She was employed at Kroger Deli and was a caregiver to her mother for many years She enjoyed spending time at home with family and her beloved pets She will be deeply missed by all that knew her Chester Culbertson; along with a special cousin Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00p.m Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:45p.m. The family would like to extend special thanks to her neighbor An online guest register is available for the Holbrook family at www.gatecityfunerals.com Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Linda Holbrook and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday Diane was born on September 8,1943 in Chewelah Washington to James Carl and Margaret Priscilla Christian Morris Diane spent her childhood growing up on the family farm in the beautiful mountains surrounding Priest Lake She would spend countless hours riding the horses through the pine covered mountains During her early teen years her family started a business of guided trail rides with their horses Diane had a great time with their customers She attended a one room schoolhouse until moving back to Chewelah She was then involved with the Melody Riders Riding Club (horses) and earned the title of Queen one year After graduating she moved to Spokane where she met her future husband when he was on TDY at Fairchild Air Force Base Utah where he worked at Hill Air Force Base They lived on a small farm in Syracuse where she could have her horses and this love she passed down to her children and grandchildren From the large garden she would preserve (can) vegetables and fruit from the fruit trees for food storage each summer She was a great cook and enjoyed having family dinners and birthday parties and the birthday boy or girl always felt special making her children’s school clothes and her husband’s suits There wasn’t a pattern she couldn’t sew or develop to make an outfit or dress for the exact special occasion anything to do with the home…even upholstery Having grown up in the mountains of northern Idaho she loved every activity that could be done in the great outdoors She was converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1969 and served in many callings for the rest of her life Her favorite was the Young Women’s Program in the Syracuse 3rd Ward She was Secretary for many years and Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director She loved the girls and the women she had the privilege to work side by side with On April 16,1976 her family was sealed in the Ogden Temple She loved attending the temple and doing Family History research Applied Technical School graduating with a two-year certificate in electronics after which she worked for Varian Medical Systems in Salt Lake City Diane had the privilege of being the primary care giver for two of her grandchildren After KD graduated from high school and was married in 2018 she was able to fulfill her dream of moving back to Chewelah She and her beloved older sister became roommates having enjoyable times being together and enjoyed watching them grow and playing games with them She especially loved the holidays with the littles sharing in their happiness and wonder Diane was preceded in death by her parents A great big thank you goes out to our incredible family in Washington for the love and care you gave to your Aunt Diane while she was living there these last 6 years it was appreciated more than you will ever know We would also like to express a special thank you to the entire staff of The Family Tree Assisted Living in West Point Ut and A+ Home and Hospice Nursing staff for the tenderness and care they showed to Diane these last couple months of her life You ALL were angels sent from heaven for us A celebration of her life will be held in the spring when the buttercup flowers are blooming.  In Diane’s honor donations can be made to The Humane Society of Utah or Washington ORDER VIDEOS She was retired from the Internal Revenue Service and was a member of Bethelview United Methodist Church Glenna is preceded in death by her parents Rodolfo and Olivia Medina; numerous nieces at Bethelview United Methodist Church with Rev Interment will follow in the church cemetery The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 p.m the family requests that dontations be made to Bethelview United Methodist Church Condolences may be expressed online at ingramfuneralhome.com.  Janet Lynn (Susie) Holbrook of Cumming passed peacefully in her sleep Monday was raised in and remained a resident of the Midway Community her entire life A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church since 1968 Susie enjoyed spending her time working and worshipping with her church family after many years working in Workman’s Comp She then retired from Piney Grove Middle School in 2020 working as a counselor’s secretary since that school’s opening She spent most of her weekends cheering on her beloved Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Susie is survived by her husband Randy Holbrook; daughters Amber (Jayce) Jackson and Chelsea Holbrook Survivors also include her brothers Danny (Edna) Orr; David Orr and Greg Orr; as well as Brothers in Law Danny Holbrook Jerry (Kim) Holbrook and Sisters In Law Janie (Roland) Jarell She is also survived by her aunts Yvonne Smallwood Chlorene Orr and Janet Satterfield as well as her Uncle Robert Teems; along with many cousins The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 10:00 a.m the family requests that donations be made in Susie’s memory to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Camp Fund I’m not typically the kind of person who savors introspection Why would I want to think about the past more than necessary when I can be present right now But lists like this “Things I Loved” in 2024 forced me to do just that What things — bike stuff and otherwise — did I end up coming back to through the year Everything here made an impact on me at some level and it’s worth my discomfort in introspection to give you all a glimpse into what makes each of us tick everything here is stuff I would genuinely recommend to a friend Of course, the rest of our staff has gear they’ve come to love. See the growing list of Things I Loved in 2024 here 30 mm tires are the future and I’ve bought in I ride a wide range of road bikes with myriad tire widths When I had the chance to build up a Scarab Letras earlier this year You can point to the improved vibration damping that comes with a larger tire But my biggest reason for fully embracing a 30 mm tire is the increased margin of error a wider tire provides I can ride in tighter groups over bad roads and worry slightly less about whether that pothole nobody pointed out is going to break a spoke or not I can choose my lines with a bit more certainty too What tires have I come to enjoy in a 30 mm width? Those Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS tires are great, as are Bontrager Aeolus RSL tires The tire I’ve put the most miles on out of the bunch It’s not the fastest-feeling tire I’ve tried but it offers great grip and seems more durable than most of these race road tires The waxed chain mafia has had another one recruited I think CeramicSpeed’s UFO drip is the best of both worlds of going all the way in on waxing a chain in a crock pot while still maintaining the familiarity of applying some sort of lubricant to the chain CeramicSpeed recommends starting with its own drivetrain cleaner but that doesn’t require any chain removal I’ve used this UFO drip on all of my bikes I find I’m getting about 120 to 160 miles (200 to 250 km) per lubrication cycle That’s not quite as good as some dedicated waxing systems but my drivetrain is definitely cleaner than if I used a standard chain lube doing an out-and-out waxing still seems to be the answer I can’t help but feel that applying a chain lube the night before your ride gets you most of the way there The Ceramicspeed UFO Drip Wax seems to have done just that for me My go-to helmet over the last few years has been the Giro Aries (and the Aether before that) I loved how airy those helmets felt on my thick head of hair I’ve found myself consistently reaching for the Scott Cadence Plus helmet they tend to look a bit goofy more often than not it breathes well enough in anything under about 90 degrees F (32 C) the helmet works with just about every pair of sunglasses I’ve ever stuffed in there I use its integrated rear light more often than I thought I would There are even a trio of air vent plugs available which I like to use in cold weather even if they’re designed first for aero performance it’s that this Cadence Plus helmet I have is black Maybe I’ll go for that once this one wears out Florida-based artist Doechii on my radar since 2020 Her ascent has amounted to a bit of a slow burn over the years: features with Isaiah Rashad and Smino here and a signing to the same label that found Kendrick Lamar the song “Nissan Altima” hit my headphones harder than anything else I’ve listened to this year There’s a flavor to “Nissan Altima” that feels intoxicating I can’t relate to so much of what’s in there but I can’t help but adore the bravado and sheer energy that Doechii so neatly packaged in just two minutes and seven seconds Even calling herself the ‘new hip-hop Madonna’ feels right This album feels like a breath of fresh air even as Doechii finds herself gasping for it early into the album Songs like “Denial is a River” and “Boom Bap” feels at both times candid and immediately endearing but I still think a song or two could be cut and turn into a fantastic album 2024 was a great year for music in my book Charli XCX’s Brat was the album of year for folks who wish they went snowblind in the club (while dealing with aging out of their youth) Tigers Blood by Waxahatchee feels like one of the best country-folk albums I’ve listened to in years Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay is reminiscent of Animal Collective’s peak: introspective and vaguely paranoid lyrics encased in endlessly optimistic and poppy layers Kendrick Lamar’s GNX is a wonderful capstone to the silliest rap beef we’ve seen in years and the celebration of West Coast rap I’ve always wanted But Doechii’s best project yet is the one I kept coming back to this year I’ve never seen her ride a bike in my life I consider this ride with my mom a reminder of what makes cycling great There’s the sense of moving through your environment under your own power that makes cycling special but cycling allows you to share those experiences more efficiently than just about any other mode of travel I’ve tried More specifically, she was on the back of a Tern Quick Haul Long (review coming soon!) This is a long-tail cargo bike with a rack capacity of roughly 200 pounds and about 400 pounds including the bike Not every pair of adults can fit on this bike regardless of whether I’m pedaling or playing the role of passenger but I suspect I’ll always have some form of cargo bike that’ll let me take a passenger along for the ride I’ve reluctantly put these Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars on my list of Things I Loved in 2024 but because of the sheer amount of these things I’ve eaten this year I’ve eaten more of these than anything else in a package in 2024 and far and away it is what I’ve eaten the most in the middle of a bike ride they’re one of the least expensive bits of food you can grab at a gas station stop perfect for those who need to buy something to use the restroom They’re even more inexpensive if you buy them by the box at Costco a built-in reminder to keep up with my hydration That downside is outweighed by these bars being easy to grab they taste pretty good even after six hours of eating on the bike the more I realized that I had these fig bars with me on just about every ride I loved this year No fun kitchen utensils to share this year But what I do have is my favorite cookbook I’ve read this year: “Start Here” by Sohla El-Waylly a chef/author/personality who elbowed her way into popularity as a standout cook in the heyday of the Bon Appetit test kitchen “Start Here” is a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure style of cookbook Every section talks about key skills like the basics of braising or how to actually cook rice (which more people struggle with than I thought) It feels like all of the basics of cooking–and being a good cook–are covered here But at the bottom of nearly every recipe is a section called ‘Get Loose,’ which encourages the reader to riff and modify the recipe She won’t let you swap baking soda for the baking flour you have but the book gives you an outline that’ll lead you to success I haven’t made as many recipes from this book as I’d like to I can’t say that about most of the cookbooks we own at home Sohla El-Waylly is no stranger to neatly explaining complicated concepts and recipes in a way that’s not only digestible but fun to read Short of making a video for every recipe here this book does it as well as I’d ever hope I think there are three sets of tools I’ve used more than anything else this year. There’s a Granite Designs tire lever set that doubles as chain quick link pliers. Then there’s a Feedback Sports portable torque wrench I use to double-check the accuracy of my built-in torque wrench (aka my arm) But perhaps the most used tool I’ve used this year is this Topeak Ratchet Rocket Essential This isn’t necessarily a tool I sought out even more than the Feedback Ratchet Tool I loved last year Most of that comes down to how small it is as it’s the size of a small multi-tool but has a ratcheting function I really enjoy using It is small enough to carry in that small seat bag but the bits in there work roughly 98 percent of the time I need a multi-tool it is acceptably lightweight for my recovering weight weenie tendencies I’m not sure Topeak intended this tool to be used as often as I’m using it The finish on some of the bits is wearing out The magnet that keeps bits in place on the ratchet came unglued within a few months of use some of the bits are more undersized than I would prefer to have on a tool I use regularly I’ll have to re-glue that magnet back in place soon and I’m going to start looking for ¼” bits to replace some of these hex bits I’ve been in a bit of a pursuit of minimizing my on-bike tool kit as do bikes having common bolt sizes across the bike But outside of custom making a Dyneema saddle bag (or picking up a Morimono bag) the Ornot Seat Bag is one of the slimmest saddle bags out there its the saddle bag I tend to use more than anything else I’ve used I can even fit in my travel-size tube of sunscreen which means my saddle bag doesn’t need to carry all that much While this saddle bag fits the form factor I’m looking for It is quite wide due to the need to accommodate a standard rubber tube but my contents mean the sides of the bag get squeezed in I probably should’ve grabbed the black color as this tan color loves to gather dirt when riding in wet or muddy conditions though that’s the case with almost every saddle bag it does everything I want and has a form factor that shockingly few saddle bags match I’m not all that small in the grand scheme of things use an XS or S or in most men’s cycling kit glasses have always seemed to be an issue for me Most glasses–particularly cycling glasses–are too wide for my face While I’ve been content with any number of sunglasses it wasn’t until I tried these Koo Alibi glasses that my face has found a happy home the Koo Alibi might be the best sunglasses for small faces I’ve used for cycling The glasses use a half-frame design that avoids the frame from being in your line of signt The Zeiss lenses are at their best in bright light but they work well in everything but dusk conditions on both the road and gravel But I’d take even a mediocre lens in exchange for glasses that fit my face well like these there are other small-face options out there 100% has a set of extra-small-sized Speedcraft glasses for example I wish there would be a less expensive version of these glasses particularly ones that have the modern aesthetic that glasses have Stewart Holbrook was the first Oregon historian to capture and retain a national reputation And he gained his attention in a unique way Earlier travelers and visitors such as Lewis and Clark gave readers descriptions of scenes and varied peoples in the Pacific Northwest Oregon historians Frances Fuller Victor and William H Gray provided historical accounts of Oregon with a scholarly bent But Holbrook veered in an unusual direction were “lowbrow” or “non-stuffed shirt history.” Throughout his books Holbrook aimed at being most of all a consummate storyteller That approach immediately opened the doors of popularity and sales that blessed Holbrook throughout his successful career Holbrook came to Oregon when he was 30 years old Holbrook lived in New England through his 20s He soon began working as a log scaler and river logger he began writing for newspapers and logging publications turning out more than 30 books and hundreds of essays many lesser known American historical figures and several volumes on logging and forestry Holy Old Mackinaw: A Natural History of the American Lumberjack successfully launched the author’s book-writing career The volume was published in 1938 and remained on bestseller lists for several months  It also introduced readers to Holbrook’s unusual Holy Old Mackinaw follows a literary path similar to that of Holbrook’s own life He opens his story with the feisty foresters of Bangor and moves on to other parts of New England where new methods of logging captured the hard-working loggers the author provides several intriguing pen portraits of loggers from these separate regions Holbrook is fascinated with the lusty lifestyles of his foresters In the early years in New England and the Great Lakes especially in the Pacific Northwest and California the loggers became increasingly linked to new methods of harvesting logs These changes included erecting skid roads to drag logs from forests to boats providing quicker ways to harvest and transport thousands more logs The second half of Holbrook’s lively account focuses especially on Oregon and Washington. In discussing Portland, he mentions the sinful Paris House, Erickson’s Saloon and other similar establishments in Portland’s North End that drew loggers — and Holbrook’s comments and several other timber barons gain attention he describes lumber towns such as Port Ludlow Holbrook’s descriptions of loggers are especially memorable Later they are called steam donkey wizards and plenty of timber.” On another occasion and what they called song.” Holbrook is never at a loss for new and catchy words and descriptions So, Stewart Holbrook, an academic historian, he was not. He was leagues away from the scholarly works of Joseph Schafer and Earl Pomeroy that appeared in the 20th century up through the 1950s Holbrook checked out a full run of books and essays dealing with loggers He also dug thoroughly into newspapers and interviewed loggers Professors and other research scholars might differ from Holbrook in their stylistic approach to logging history but the two groups — academics and the popular historian Holbrook — were both energetic researchers Even a cursory reading of Holbrook’s inviting first book will provide an understanding of why that work — and later books — enticed so many readers It is obviously a notable contribution to Oregon’s literary history Richard W. Etulain a specialist in the history and literature of the American West He is professor emeritus of history and former director of the Center for the American West at the University of New Mexico He also served as editor of the New Mexico Historical Review Among his best-known books are Stegner: Conversations on History and Literature (1983 1996) and Re-imagining the Modern American West: A Century of Literature Etulain holds a PhD from the University of Oregon (1966) and taught at Idaho State University (1970-79) and the University of New Mexico (1979-2001)  He served as president of both the Western Literature and Western History associations  He now lives in the Portland area with his wife Email *Your email address will not be published This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. He would be very sad today to see what has happened to the industry Allowing raw logs even though debarked to make use of a loophole to be sold overseas All of our mills shut down and now we buy our finished lumber from Canada I doubt that Holbrook would say much about that change He was much more interested in social history and people than in economics My response is just a guess–of course Thanks for reading and commenting on the entry If you prefer to make a comment privately, fill out our feedback form With robust audiences and several hit films this year's lively festival climbed out of the pandemic-years slump Coming in 2026: AIFF's 25th anniversary celebration Grant recipients scramble as promised funding is withdrawn for programs already in motion Dixon continues his series of cultural profiles with portraits of actor & acting teacher Brooke Totman The Portland artist and author will be at Powell’s Books on May 10 followed by visits to Cloud and Leaf in Manzanita passed away peacefully at his home in the early evening of December 13 after valiantly enduring Parkinson’s Disease for many years he was surrounded by his wife and children which was a tender mercy of the Lord.  Albert was born in Salt Lake City on February 11 Albert had a very happy childhood and dearly loved his brothers and sisters When Albert was four years old his family moved to Alhambra He had many fond memories of summers spent at his Uncle Albert’s cattle ranch in Arizona.  Albert attended Brigham Young University where he met the beautiful He simply adored her and she was smitten by him Albert served a two-year mission in the Southern States for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Albert married his beloved Sandy in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and all eternity This beautiful marriage led to nine children Albert and Sandy celebrated 59 years together.  He loved to spend time with them and he taught by example Some of his greatest memories include hiking the Tetons He worked hard and found joy in whatever he was doing.  He cheerfully navigated the highs and lows of life with Sandy by his side was relentlessly supportive of his kids and grandkids and treated everyone like they were the only person in the room.  Dad earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting at BYU and worked as a CPA and Entrepreneur all his life to support his large family He thought and studied deeply and had an active and especially treasured his time serving in the Bountiful Temple He and Sandy raised their children in the scriptures and he knew God’s words well We know that our patriarch has been taken home to his Heavenly Parents Sandra Stratford; his children and their spouses: Jennifer (Mark) Chamberlain Joshua (Alyssa) Brown; his brothers Keith and Wayne Brown; and his sister Tyler Brown and Paige Brown; his parents; his sister Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on this obituary page The live stream will begin about 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below.  Condolences may be left in the "Guestbook" on this obituary page Russon Mortuary & Crematory - Bountiful Thanks for visiting 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 Doug grew into a man admired for his loving nature and gentle spirit.Doug spent his formative years in Greenville where he developed a lifelong passion for the outdoors which provided him with countless hours of peace and reflection His love for photography and music filled his life with joy and documented the beautiful moments and melodies that he cherished.After completing his education and earning an Associate's degree Doug embarked on a fulfilling career as a Drafting Engineer His meticulous attention to detail and innovative thinking left a lasting impact on the projects and people he worked with. Beyond his professional life Doug's heart was truly at home with his family with whom he shared a deep and enduring love who inherited her father's kindness and sharp intellect and was predeceased by his daughter Nicole Holbrook whose memory he held close to his heart.Doug's presence was a source of stability and warmth for all who knew him and love unconditionally made him a cornerstone in the lives of his friends and family and a quiet strength that supported others even during the most challenging times.As we say goodbye to Doug we celebrate a life well-lived and a man well-loved He was a beacon of love and gentleness in a world that often needs more of both and the way his eyes lit up when he spoke about his interests and passions.In honoring Doug's memory we reflect on the words that best encapsulate his essence: loving His was a life that exemplified these qualities in every action and interaction Doug's memory will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him and his influence will ripple through the generations that follow.A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered Doug Holbrook will be deeply missed by his family we also celebrate the profound impact he had on our lives A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday at Cremation Society of SC- Westville Funerals a respected and beloved optometrist who worked on behalf of numerous civic and business organizations in Mississippi John is best known as “Doc,” the founder of Mohr Vision Center in Pearl He also loved history and made sure family vacations included stops at museums or historic sites He took thousands of pictures of his children and grandchildren at family gatherings and vacations or just doing simple activities around their longtime home just south of Brandon He was fond of sending handwritten letters along with newspaper clippings that he thought would interest his friends and relatives teaching his children the value of hard work but his greatest passion was flying and sharing those experiences with others He owned several small airplanes over his lifetime He would sometimes land on uninhabited islands in the Gulf of Mexico to go fishing and camping but when he introduced people to the basics of flying he would loudly implore them to “get on those rudders,” which are critical in steering and turning an airplane “get on those rudders” and steer life in a different direction took a job with the US Department of Agriculture a stenographer who had worked for the War Department in Washington DC during World War I John’s family struggled through the Great Depression The difficulties drove him to build a better life for the people he loved John joined the Army when he was 17 and was deployed to the Philippines shortly after World War II he attended Hinds Community College and Millsaps College in Jackson then worked various jobs before using the GI Bill to attend the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis When he opened his optometry practice in 1961 Pearl was an unincorporated area of Rankin County and he was a leader of the initiative to incorporate the city He was remembered as a founding father of Pearl and given a lifetime achievement award in 2018 on the 45th anniversary of the city’s incorporation John served on the board of numerous civic-minded organizations He was president of the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District responsible for protecting the capital city from flooding from the nearby Pearl River He was elected to the Rankin County Election Commission and served as president of the Mississippi Board of Optometry and the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce He also served on the board of the Rankin County Bank and volunteered for other organizations such as the Rotary Club where his work included taking his children to a local nursing home to deliver Christmas gifts often discreetly paying a restaurant tab or other bills for his patients He sometimes provided free services when people couldn’t afford an eye exam or glasses He was fond of sayings like “be a good citizen” and “make yourself useful.” a congratulatory note from Mississippi’s governor said John was the second oldest practicing optometrist in the country He worked so long because he said it kept him sharp and he cared deeply about his patients When a local magazine asked his secret to success I operate the way doctors used to practice.” John was married to Elizabeth “Betty” Torrence Mohr for 49 years and raised a family of six children: Melissa Mohr Liano (Ken) Holbrook “Bert” Mohr (Misty) and Douglas Mohr (Mary Jane) John was a Christian and most recently attended Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon We’d like to thank Brother Steve Wilson and the church staff for helping us in this time consider donations to Meadow Grove Baptist or any organization that works to make the world a better place Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday at Meadow Grove Baptist Church with the funeral service at 3:00 pm Mohr will be laid to rest in Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery to Gaylord and Dorothy Rosemary (Elchert) Webb.  She married Virgil A and he preceded her in death on October 19 Tracy (Larry) Hemminger of New Riegel; sister Millie (Joe Holcomb) Jackson of Tiffin; brothers Freddy and Eddy Webb of Tiffin; three grandchildren Spencer (Luc Duffey) Hemminger and Hunter (Edward Ardner) Hemminger all of New Riegel; great grandchild She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughters Ruth was a member of The First Church of The Nazarene and a 1970 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School.  She worked at Ameriwood for over 25 years later retiring.  She enjoyed playing cards She was an avid collector of Tiffin Glass and a passionate Michigan football fan at The First Church of the Nazarene at 11:00 AM with Rev Lois Moranville officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery Friends may visit and share stories with the family on Monday from 4-7:00 PM at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory Memorial contributions may be made to The First Church of the Nazarene Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com