a new ownership team will be taking over Sharon Speedway.  As the speedway embarks on its 96th anniversary season owner Dave Blaney will be joined by his son and area businessman and racer Will Thomas III.  NASCAR Cup driver Dave Blaney along with area businessmen Jim Weller of Liberty Steel Industries and Bill and Ron Kirila of Kirila Contractors The track was successfully operated by the trio for the next 23 years Ron Kirila passed away on April 24 at the age of 86 Dave Blaney will be beginning his 24th year of ownership at Sharon a track that he grew up racing at and with which he shares his hometown of Hartford The 62-year-old is a former champion of the World of Outlaws and USAC and was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2014.  Ryan Blaney, will join his father as a partner in his foray into promoting and track ownership Blaney's day job is driving the #12 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Team Penske in the NASCAR Cup Series The 31-year-old was the 2023 NASCAR Cup Champion and runner-up in the championship in 2024.  Rounding out the new ownership team at Sharon is Will Thomas III of Sharpsville. Thomas has been a well accomplished racer throughout his career beginning on asphalt and then transitioning to dirt in 2011 He currently owns Colonial Metal Products and Colonial Slitting Industries.  The 2025 season at Sharon Speedway will get underway on Saturday May 10 in a "Super Series" event presented by Bala Management. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars will highlight the program in a $4,000 to-win event along with the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks and the Alcon Mechanical Econo Mods with general admission at 5 and racing at 7 She was able to remain at home due to her caring partner  On April 29th Sharon celebrated 43 years of sobriety During that time she counseled and advised many individuals chaired treatment and jail programs and spread herself throughout the AA community 1944 to Clarence and Carole (Bandt) Gethers As a baby she appeared on the Ralph Edwards Truth or Consequences radio show where they surprised her father who was an active duty Naval man Sharon attended school in Milwaukee and grew up with street cars Sharon had a wide variety of jobs in her lifetime She retired from the Swiss Colony Bakery after twenty years After that she was employed at Parkside in the cafeteria and loved interacting with the elementary children She and Robert Greene were high school sweethearts and wed in their teenage years Later she married Roger Pickett and they enjoyed several years together until his death in 1996 In 1997 she met Annie and they became lifelong best friends and partners in life They traveled the United States extensively and spent much time in the Door County area restaurant exploring and camping were all part of their life together movies and researching World War II events a daughter Theresa (Dan) Powell and son John (Suzanne) Greene She was preceded in death by parents; husband Private services will be held at a later date The Newcomer Funeral Home is assisting the family Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application she joyfully united in marriage with Joseph Thomas at St sharing a beautiful life until his passing on July 6 Her radiant spirit lives on through her beloved grandchildren She is fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Preceding Sharon in death were her beloved parents along with her father-in-law and mother-in-law She was reunited in spirit with brothers-in-law Leroy Thomas Her home was a haven for family and friends she embraced the role of a stay-at-home mom by selling home interiors She later dedicated many years to her career at Scott Air Force Base where she cooked and baked with all her heart often insisting that you had more of whatever deliciousness she offered she was often teased that you could eat off her floors She spent her retirement savoring afternoons filled with shopping shows on QVC and enjoying her favorite soap operas "Young and the Restless" and "The Bold and the Beautiful." Her daily routine often included drives with her precious Bichon ,Bella stopping for sweet treats like McDonald's sweet tea and vanilla ice cream cones Evenings were reserved for cozy moments binge-watching Hallmark and Lifetime movies until the wee hours of the morning she and Joe spent weeks decorating for Christmas Their house literally lit up the neighborhood and Sharon spaced every strand of lights to perfection she had the most beautiful flowers; she would often water and sit on the front porch admiring her beautiful yard Sharon was a devoted mother to Brad and Dawn She felt immense pride and love for her grandchildren she became a great-grandmother and welcomed little Ren into her life Sharon's passing came just one day after Ren celebrated his first birthday she cultivated remarkable friendships that felt like family showcasing her unwavering love and loyalty Sharon will be lovingly remembered for her kindness and the countless ways she enriched the lives of those around her She leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever echo in the hearts of her family and friends A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the time of services on Thursday Memorials made in memory of Sharon are suggested to the Beckemeyer American Legion Post 1227 and will be received at Nordike 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 Black Sabbath's final concert "Back to the Beginning" will take place on July 5 in England 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 In a newly published interview with The Guardian Ozzy Osbourne and his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne revealed the extent of the injuries that have largely sidelined the legendary heavy metal musician from the stage over the past six years A key instance in that timeline occurred back in early 2019 when Ozzy took a header during a late night trip to the bathroom “I went to the bathroom in the night don’t ask questions.’ I thought I was going to be paralysed.” However as Ozzy himself explained in the interview his  bouts with pneumonia just prior to that fall caused lingering issues as well I’m still on antibiotics to be honest with you I had a thing put in the vein in my arm to feed in IV shots of them I’ve still got it on – it comes out this week Antibiotics knock the hell out of you.” The February 2019 fall proved to be the biggest hurdle to overcome at the time however dislodging steel rods previously inserted in him during surgery after he was involved in a serious 2003 ATV accident Osbourne was said to have been informed that if he didn’t have surgery to correct the damage to his neck Osbourne went on to describe the resulting procedure he underwent as “the worst fucking surgery you can imagine but you think surgeons know what the fuck they’re doing.” a pair of metal plates were installed to each side of Ozzy‘s spine the screws affixing them eventually became loose Ozzy would go on to have the offending foreign items removed surgically “They haven’t figured out the damage It was torturous for him: Parkinson’s and damage to his spine Osbourne has also previously admitted to suffering nerve damage as resulting complications from some of those surgeries that hasn’t been the only health issue hampering Ozzy in recent years While quietly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the early 2000s progressive symptoms of the disease began to manifest in the years around Osbourne‘s fall particularly via numbness in one of his legs He had initially brushed off the tingles as the consequence of an excessive drinking binge in which he barely moved for days afterward Despite releasing two successful solo albums since the fall Osbourne‘s inability to get back up onstage has haunted him It was apparently during this dark period that Sharon suggested that Ozzy rally together for one last hurrah with the classic lineup of his former bandmates in the pioneering Black Sabbath as well as hold a sendoff for his solo career “You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong You begin to think this is never going to end ‘I’ve got an idea.’ It was something to give me a reason to get up in the morning That idea turned out to be ‘Back To The Beginning‘ a gigantic metal celebration of the careers of Sabbath and Ozzy that will be held July 05th at Villa Park in Sabbath‘s hometown of Birmingham However, while Ozzy has entered a heavy training regimen to get into fighting shape for the shows, he is expected to only perform a handful of tracks at the big show— as many as five for the portion of the night honoring his solo works, according to fellow performer Sammy Hagar Osbourne‘s mobility woes will reportedly be addressed by the aid of a throne much like Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl and Guns N’ Roses‘ Axl Rose both enlisted when leg injuries befell them on tour Osbourne himself is being realistic about his limitations “We’re only playing a couple of songs each because it’s just going to be … what’s the word you’re going to get a few songs each by Ozzy and Sabbath.” As for the steps he is taking towards getting healthier for the show I’ve got a guy living at my house who’s working with me It’s tough – I’ve been laid up for such a long time I’ve been lying on my back doing nothing and the first thing to go is your strength I’ve got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going I don’t think I’ll be doing much jumping or running around this time Sharon asserted that this really will be the final live hurrah for her husband you can sit back and say: I did it.” Ozzy himself went on to add: but after the last six years or so … it is time and I’ve kind of got used to not picking up my bags and getting on the bus again I don’t smoke dope or do any of the rock star lifestyle any more I feel like stabbing myself in the neck after half an hour But it’s time for me to spend some time with my grandkids I don’t want to die in a hotel room somewhere I want to spend the rest of my life with my family.” Osbourne won’t be short in support for the big night out It’s newly been revealed that Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler and members of soon-to-be Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame-inducted grunge legends Soundgarden are the latest performers to be added to the ‘Back To The Beginning‘ festivities a who’s who of metal and hard rock talent will pay homage to the band with a series of covers via an all-star jam collective led by Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello the following musicians will be taking part with more surprises being kept under wraps: "These bands are way too popular to be in arrears." "Guess you'll have to go Steal This Album if you want to hear it now.." along with her fatherin-law and mother-in-law She was reunited in spirit with brothers-inlaw Leroy Thomas Sharon’s passing came just one day after Ren celebrated his first birthday 2025 at Cerenity Marian nursing home in St a small town on the coast of southern California until she graduated from high school in 1960 Her childhood years were spent reading books exploring on the beach and hiking the foothills near her home In the summers she traveled with her parents to Nebraska to visit her extended family times filled with playing outside with her many cousins After high school she attended Valparaiso University in Valparaiso She returned to Carpinteria and eventually moved to San Francisco While living in San Francisco in the spring of 1965 Paulus Lutheran Church and the “Young at Heart” parishioners’ social group had also been raised Missouri Synod Lutheran and happened to also be in the same place as Sharon and they found that besides sharing the same last name and the same religion they were married in her home town on October 2 and small towns in Minnesota and Wisconsin near Greg’s family and promptly joined the local Lutheran church and volunteered many hours Paul where they could enjoy the local music and art scene She passed on to her kids and grandkids her practical and honest outlook We cherish our memories of her going for walks while identifying plants and birds sipping a glass of white wine and enjoying dark chocolate and long conversations about politics or the latest murder mystery she had read Sharon is preceded in death by her parents; Greg’s brother and sister-in-law Ann and Gary Peterson; niece Melinda Erickson She is survived by her husband; her children Evan (Mary) Peterson and Nathan Martinson; sister-in-law Jode Peterson; adopted brother-in-law Mohammed (Ann) Bahauddin; nephews Ross and Rand Peterson Michael and Daniel Bahauddin; nieces Sarah Bahauddin Jennifer and Julianne Peterson; grand-niece Kaitlyn Schreiter A memorial service will be announced at a later date A private family interment will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery Submit A Story or Press Release: DrydenWire@gmail.com Advertising QuestionsGeneral QuestionsDrydenWire Insider Questions Sharon Pauline Harklau got her heart’s desire to meet the Lord on May 1 2025 when she passed away peacefully at her home in Stillwater Sharon was born to Glen and Agnes Hoople on February 10 They lived at the Winslow apartments right across the street from Central Lutheran Church When Sharon was a young girl the family moved to their Clinton Avenue home where she enjoyed a happy childhood surrounded by cousins She took piano lessons and later organ lessons and was active in church choir and youth group She graduated from Washburn High School in 1956 Sharon then attended Luther College in Decorah Iowa where she decided to become a Latin teacher She also played the organ for the student congregation A highlight for Sharon was being able to play the organ at Central Lutheran Church from time to time It was at Luther that she met the love of her life Lanny Harklau She graduated in 1960 with a bachelor of arts degree she taught one year of Latin and English at the high school in Anoka MN 1961 she married Lanny and they had a small apartment in Richfield When Lanny was called into active duty for the Air National Guard she took a secretary job at the American Lutheran Church headquarters in Minneapolis They bought their first house in Bloomington MN where they had their three children Beth Then in 1974 the family moved to their home in Stillwater Sharon was a dedicated mother and kept involved in her children’s lives by being a den mother for the Cubs Scouts playing piano with the children’s choir and as an English teacher checking everyone’s homework her faith in Jesus Christ was the center of her daily life and it came through with her sweet and friendly personality Sharon always had time to talk with others and spread her joy and faith Sharon kept her love and talent for music for the rest of her life as she always loved singing and playing hymns on the piano She also encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue music Sharon’s family was always her first thought and priority and she was generous with her care and time towards them and grandmother were the things that meant the most to her and gave her the most joy She is preceded in death by her parents Glen and Agnes Hoople She will be dearly missed by her husband Lanny Harklau; children Beth (Mark) Herzfeld and Jim (Suzan) Harklau; grandchildren Hannah Herzfeld MN followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m please send donations to the American Cancer Society 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 Goehring created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center 1966 to Virgil and Rita (New) Godbey in Somerset She graduated from Pulaski County High School She worked as the General Manager of Hardee's in Science Hill for over twenty years especially going on yearly vacations to Panama City Beach That was what she looked forward to every year But the most important thing in her life was her grandchildren Nathan & (Shellbie) Powers and Cody Powers; two grandchildren Kevin & (Teresa) Godbey; several nieces and co-workers who will miss her very much Irene Powers; and both maternal and paternal grandparents A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time for services Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements WI to the late Floyd and Catherine Jane Van Vreede She loved her kids and grandkids immensely and it was evident in all she did She also was a sister who would drop anything and everything to be there for her siblings and their families Sherry was brought up in a way that family was everything and she instilled that in her own children Holidays and family gatherings were what she lived for as they brought all of her closest people together and were always done in the most beautiful and compassionate way cooking the most comforting foods (waffles zuchinni bars/breads) and just her overwhelming amount of care for others showed everyone who she really was.  Sherry was the kindest most selfless person who welcomed everyone into her home and heart with open arms Ohio — A car slammed into a gazebo in Sharon Circle in Medina County this morning A white car was driving south on Route 94 when it drove through the park and slammed into the gazebo The new gazebo was part of a more than $1 million upgrade to Sharon Circle A 68-year-old woman was transported to the hospital from the scene with minor injuries There was damage to the vehicle and some damage to the under-construction gazebo Drugs and alcohol are not suspected to have played a role in the crash The woman was cited for failure to control and seatbelt Sharon was preceded in death by her mother; daughter Bobby Jones and John Burton; infant sister Cherilynn Bunch; as well as her special friends Lisa (Frank) Kauser and Peggy Heckman; as well as other family members and friends Sharon retired from the Caring Kitchen in Urbana after many years She was very empathetic and was a caretaker throughout her life To share a memory of Sharon or leave a special message for her family Ore — The Eugene community is mourning the sudden and tragic death of Sharon Schuman and philanthropy who touched countless lives across Oregon Schuman, 79, was struck and killed while jogging the morning of Wednesday, April 23 along one of her favorite trails — a daily ritual she had maintained for more than four decades Her loss is being felt across the city — from legal fellowships to affordable housing initiatives to preserving classical music "She was an avid jogger who had jogged that exact path almost every day for over 40 years," said Schuman's daughter Schuman also played a key role in founding Chamber Music Amici a chamber ensemble she built from scratch 16 years ago When she created 'Chamber Music Amici,' she built it out of nothing—it was just her and her ideas," said Steven Pologe professor of cello at the University of Oregon and one of Chamber Music Amici's founding members "It felt as if we were her family; we were Sharon's family," Pologe added Even though she planned to retire from performance this summer she had committed to continuing to serve on Chamber Music Amici's board current artistic director of Chamber Music Amici and a close friend of Sharon's Sharon and Grace had completed an outreach program bringing live chamber music to more than 800 elementary school students in Cottage Grove—students who otherwise had no access to music education Sharon had envisioned this project for years PREVIOUS COVERAGE ON THE CRASH "She was like my almost best friend and mentor Amici people were all gathered together with Sharon.. Sharon was not alone at her last moment; we were there," Grace said Schuman's ability to bring people together — to forge connections between donors and neighbors — is being remembered as her superpower Her legacy extended far beyond the concert hall She taught literature at the University of Oregon nearly 20 years ago and authored a book on dialogue in a divided world she published a collection of his writings and helped launch a legal justice fellowship for law students in his name at the Wayne Morse Center Through tireless fundraising — including hosting classical music concerts — Sharon helped create an endowed program that funds University of Oregon law students to pursue public interest and civil rights work Sharon celebrated securing the endowment and the fellowship's future "The fact that she was able to do that before she passed is such a gift All the students I spoke with described what she gave them as life-changing," said Rebecca Dinwoodie co-director of the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics Sharon even found time to serve as treasurer at SquareOne Villages a nonprofit building affordable housing co-ops for low-income residents "I think she was someone who came from privilege and understood that this privilege brought with it the responsibility to give back to ensure that others would have equal opportunities," said Dan Bryant SquareOne Villages' executive director "She was deeply committed to using her talents and expertise to benefit others." "I've been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from across the community," Ben Schuman shared "What stood out to me is how she touched so many people in various areas—music there's an outpouring of love and support." were best friends," said Rebecca Schuman "She was my daughter's secondary caregiver picking her up from school three days a week and she wanted to watch my daughter grow up and help raise her." She adds "What devastates me the most is that she was taken away from a perfect little girl who gained so much from her." Sharon Schuman was a leader with unbelievable energy The driver involved in the fatal incident was identified as a 51-year-old Eugene man He was initially trapped inside the vehicle after the crash but managed to escape by crawling out through the back window The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment after the crash -- his condition is unknown Police said there are no updates they can share at this time "We certainly understand there are questions and people would like to know more but this level of investigation takes some extra time but MCI is carefully and thoroughly working the case." Police said they would provide updates when available Obituary Pending View Obituary & Service Information The family of Sharon Bragg created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Preceded in death by parents; former husband Hayden and Bryden Miller; Jaelan Haselrig; Shaela Nadiyah and Skylar Zungali; great-grandson Michael (Sami) Seese; great-nieces and great-nephews Jamie (John) Wise; Valinsky brothers and sisters-in-law Also survived by numerous cousins from the Jones and Seese families; best life-long friends Wendy Rouser and Lisa Howard; friends and family from the Dale Firemen’s Club She was a great person who loved her family and friends dearly Sharon worked at DRS Laurel Technologies for 19 years before her illness She was a member of the Dale Firemen’s Club The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m 2025 at Harris Funeral Home 500 Cherry Lane Richland and again from 10 a.m until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.  she was the daughter of the late Larry Arthur and Wanita (Grauman) Waigand cultivating her love of gardening at an early age and graduated from Allegan High School in 1964 Sharon made her mom go through a specific checkout lane because she thought the carry-out guy was cute with his big smile and dimples He joined the Army and it wasn't until years later after she had graduated and gotten her own apartment that she ran into him again at Hardings while trying to find a basket for her poodle Sharon and Larry married at the Congregational Church in 1967 and Sharon and Larry spent their time supporting their children's endeavors As their kids went through elementary school Sharon happily offered her time as a room mother and the president of the PTO She also helped at North Ward Elementary in the office She was happiest when helping others and giving to her family and friends Sharon worked as a secretary for Allegan Public Schools for over forty years spending time at the middle school before taking her organizational talents and love of typing to the high school She fondly regarded the high school staff and teachers at the high school as her own children Sharon had a knack for knowing which interviewees would fit best with the staff and could always be counted on to do her work well and thoroughly She left big shoes to fill when she retired in 2021 Students also recognized how kind and helpful Mrs her the honor of Grand Marshal of the Homecoming Parade twice during her tenure at the high school Sharon loved to bake and give food to others She combined her skills as a wonderful cook and a talented gardener to make jellies and canned items for events at the school and church She enjoyed sending cards to friends and family to encourage them and let them know she was thinking of them Sharon was devoted to her faith and enjoyed serving in the church by teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and filling the role of Youth Director at First Congregational Church for two years She believed that God's Grace and prayers from people who cared about her were the best gifts she ever received Sharon believed family was the core and foundation of life She loved watching her four grandchildren grow up and could quite often be found sitting in the bleachers at one of their sporting events She was an extremely proud mother and grandma and her family filled her heart with joy beyond words She always put the needs of those she loved above her own Tony (Kelly) Fales and Jenny (Troy) Aldrich; siblings and Addy Fales; and numerous nieces and nephews She will be deeply missed by her family and friends The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church on Saturday A funeral service will begin at the church at noon and Sharon will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery immediately following Memorial donations may be made to the Youth Program at the First Baptist Church of Allegan at 1290 32nd Street (M-40 South) Allegan This week, a terrible crash at Amazon Park took the life of a beloved member of the Eugene community Rebecca Schuman described her mother as a force to be reckoned with If there were some people to be helped or good to be done in this city and she saw any avenue at all to either do it herself or band people together to raise enough money to do it,” she said a leader in the nonprofit community and just a force for positive change in a number of different people’s lives,” he said Schuman played violin with Oregon Mozart Players She also played in the Eugene Opera orchestra and for the Oregon Bach Festival She served on the board of directors for Square One Villages in Eugene She taught literature at the University of Oregon and was an author Schuman co-founded Chamber Music Amici 17 years ago Amici is Italian for "friends" and it was a group of her friends who came together to play music Cellist and professor Steven Pologe has been part of Chamber Music Amici since the beginning she was the leader of the Chamber Music Amici group but eventually she was just one of the musicians,” he said Eunhye Grace Choi joined the group about 6 years ago She said Schuman was a great friend and mentor They worked closely together in the last few weeks that makes sense.' So I will greatly miss her,” she said Choi said their most recent concert earlier this month was a passion project of Schuman’s—a commissioned piece based on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales “This concert was like one of her dreams .. that she played and she really enjoyed,” Choi recalled Choi is still processing the fact that that was Schuman’s last performance She said a concert scheduled in June was set to be a celebration where Schuman announced her retirement it will be a celebration of Schuman’s life Schuman leaves behind two children and three grandchildren “Just like every other aspect of her life she always had the ability to use time wisely and to make the most of the time that she was putting into anything,” he said “And I would say her grandparenting was a perfect example of that as well.” Rebecca Schuman said her mom had a lot more to give “She had so much left to give to the community She had so many friendships that she cherished and that cherished her And she had time that needed to be had with my daughter She was an absolutely doting grandmother and it’s just really tragic and heartbreaking that she was taken from us in such a violent way.” you can hear an excerpt from "The Rooster and the Fox" by Colin Pip Dixon from Chamber Music Amici's concert "Old and New" on April 14 2025 at the Wildish Theater in Springfield) Update: There will be a celebration of life for Sharon Schuman on Monday.The celebration is at noon at the Wildish Theater in Springfield and musical performances by Chamber Music Amici and friends There's also a drop-in open house from 2 to 7 pm afterwards at the Public House in Springfield 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 IN to the late Lawrene Harrison and Geraldine (Bergk) Murphy IN she married John Wayne Hughes who survives Sharon was a former CMA at the Brethern Home in Flora IN; several grandchildren and great grandchildren A private family gathering will be held at a later date You may sign Sharon’s guest book and send condolences online to the family at www.gundrumcares.com “Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory” was released Feb Sharon Van Etten tours to Madison with the Attachment Theory (Devra Hoff Van Etten stops at The Sylvee in Madison on May 8 with the Attachment Theory She’s now leaning into a full-band dynamic Singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten has never been afraid to explore new territory her music has grown from the intimate folk sound of her early albums to the guitar-driven indie rock she’s now known for “Some bands are constantly honing their sound and they just get better and better,” Van Etten said “But I feel like I’ve been growing as a solo artist and learning to play with a band “It’s almost like I’m graduating from grade to grade and I’m still trying different classes.” “Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory” (released Feb that evolution becomes more collaborative as she leans into a full-band dynamic for the first time synth-infused sound to the lyricism of her solo work Although this is Van Etten’s first release with the Attachment Theory Devra Hoff (bass) and Jorge Balbi (drums) first joined Van Etten for during the Remind Me Tomorrow tour in 2019 During rehearsals for the We’re Going About This All Wrong tour in 2022 they stumbled upon something special at an impromptu jam session It was the first time the musicians had been in a room together since COVID and their chemistry with Teeny Lieberson (synths) added a new element to their sound the four wrote two songs that would appear on “Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory” —“I Can’t Imagine (Why You Feel This Way)” and  “Southern Life (What It Must Be Like).”   “We got to play in a room together without it having to be something It was just us having a good time and being inspired by this sonic palette we were honing.” Van Etten remembers showing the demos from the jam session to her husband that night and feeling excited she booked another week at Gatos Trail studio in Yucca Valley where they had a “prolific” week of writing — 15 songs in one week “I don’t have a lot of experience writing with a group,” she said “There’s a lot of variables that just lined up I would just let everybody play and find their sounds I would shine a light and go ‘that’s the thing now everybody focus your energy on that.’” “Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory” was recorded at the iconic Church Studios in London the album leans heavily into the new wave and goth rock influences in a way that came naturally “Specifically with these last three albums I feel like it’s a natural path of leaning into our influences more because we’re surrounded by all our instruments,” Van Etten said but now I can lean into it more because I have the support of a band.” Those influences are evident on “Live Forever,” an opening track that came together in what felt to Van Etten like “sorcery.” Lieberson’s catchy synth melody opens the track setting the tone as the sound builds to an electrifying crescendo “That felt like the perfect introduction for the album because you can hear everyone raising their hand to introduce themselves as it gets bigger and bigger,” Van Etten said Their collaborative dynamic translates into their interplay onstage making each live performance with the Attachment Theory new and enriching for Van Etten “On the road … you become each other’s chosen family and you would not be able to get through tour without them,” Van Etten said Please consider supporting the Cap Times by becoming a member or sponsor Sustaining local journalism in Madison depends on readers like you Tickets: $36 through thesylvee.com Become a Cap Times member today and enjoy great benefits Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device A reluctant football mom rushed to her fallen son Moments earlier, 15-year-old Rohan Shukla had seized an opportunity to shine on the field. A sophomore starting only his second varsity game for Sharon High School leaping in the cold morning mist last Thanksgiving to deflect a pass intended for a receiver from Oliver Ames High School and in that moment during the final game of the 2024 season Rohan signaled that he belonged — that he would be part of Sharon’s football future What no one seemed to notice was that the play ended with Rohan’s helmeted skull crashing to the ground his eyes rolled back and his mouth foaming no one knew the exact nature of Rohan’s condition and it wasn’t until he reached an emergency room more than a half-hour later that he was diagnosed with an acute subdural hematoma a leading cause of death among high school and college football players with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries according to a 10-year study published in 2017 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the consequences of Rohan’s catastrophic brain damage became alarmingly clear his family’s grief gave rise to concerns about what might have been done to prevent or mitigate such a tragedy questions emerged about a football program in which Sharon players were dangerously overmatched and lacked the best safety precautions foremost among them a full-time athletic trainer — shortcomings noted by their own head coach “No family should go through something like this,” Rohan’s mother where more than five months later he remains largely immobile Rohan’s crisis serves as a powerful reminder to schools that vigilance to the smallest details in protecting student-athletes and preparing for medical emergencies can make a crucial difference in safety A Globe review found that if there were a checklist of the best practices for injury prevention and emergency preparedness in football Sharon High School would have left several boxes unchecked With no full-time trainer to monitor student-athletes throughout the season the school instead relied on per-diem trainers who generally appeared only on game days The athletic director — the school’s third in three years — had no experience as a school athletic director and was hired to double as an assistant principal no small challenge for a school of Sharon’s size and those teams served 882 participants in 2023-24 according to the most recent data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association including some of Sharon’s regular opponents prepare for medical crises by posting ambulances at varsity football games which can make a critical difference when a student such as Rohan suffers a life-threatening brain bleed Rohan suffered a football concussion four weeks before Thanksgiving but was permitted to return for the holiday game without the school requiring him to submit the state-mandated medical clearance form that his parents received from his physician His parents said they also are not aware of the school gauging Rohan’s readiness through a cognitive assessment required for students who have suffered concussions Sharon school officials have refused to publicly address the apparent safety lapses Rohan may have been especially vulnerable to a recurring brain injury on Thanksgiving because of an additional oversight In Sharon’s last contact practice before the holiday game he was involved in a helmet-to-helmet collision that went unnoticed by the staff His coaches didn’t learn about it from other players until more than a week later No one evaluated him at the time because no athletic trainer was monitoring the practice and Rohan never mentioned it to his coaches or family His parents don’t know why because Rohan can no longer remember the moment which advanced to the Division 2 Super Bowl Overpowered week after week, Sharon went winless in 11 games outscored by an average of nearly 40 points Rohan and five teammates suffered documented concussions 14 Sharon players missed multiple games because of injuries “It was noncompetitive and unsafe,” Sharon head coach Ben Shuffain said Another problem: The protective helmet cover that Rohan wore on Thanksgiving — a product the school recommended that parents buy for extra safety — lacked protection in the very spot where Rohan’s head hit the ground Sharon school officials have refused to say if they have reviewed the circumstances surrounding Rohan’s injury or learned anything from his life-shattering misfortune Shuffain said he was interviewed as part of an investigation but has not been informed of any findings Superintendent Peter Botelho declined multiple requests to address issues raised in this report Athletic director Michael Vitelli said he was barred from speaking to the Globe And members of Sharon’s school committee did not respond to requests to comment In response to a public records request from the Globe a Sharon school administrator on Tuesday acknowledged that a report on the incident exists The response came after the district asked the secretary of state to charge the Globe higher processing fees — a request the secretary of state’s office denied — and to redact much of the report They suspect the school could have done more to protect Rohan And they want the district to do better going forward “It’s about ensuring there is a good system in place that continues to build a safe program for all our kids.” The call for an ambulance came into Sharon police headquarters at 10:44 a.m It was Sharon’s biggest game of the season and Rohan had prepared the night before by studying film of previous games “He was engrossed in strategizing for the game,” his mother recalled Rohan’s parents are relatively new to football They lived for more than a decade in Connecticut Sharon had no youth tackle football program when they arrived So it wasn’t until Rohan and most of his teammates reached high school that they began learning how to tackle and be tackled a potentially treacherous disadvantage in their high-powered Hockomock League “like coaching high school baseball with kids who haven‘t learned how to throw and catch.” He attended football camp last summer at UMass Dartmouth He never missed Sharon’s preseason conditioning sessions He was lean and strong for his size — about 6 feet and 150 pounds — and he spent much of his free time catching passes from the school’s quarterbacks is communications director for the Patriots “Rohan is the type of kid a coach definitely wants to have around,” Ben Shuffain said “A lot of kids play football but don’t love it He started the season appearing only in kicking situations injuries had so depleted Sharon’s defensive secondary that Rohan was promoted to the regular unit the first injury of his life that required medical attention His parents said he diligently complied with return-to-play protocols Yet when he was ready to return to practice he forgot to submit his doctor’s medical clearance form and the school not only failed to require it but apparently also let him play again without requiring him to complete the mandatory computerized cognitive assessment Shuffain said Rohan did “everything right” in the game including wearing the Guardian Cap helmet cover for extra protection “which makes [his injury] even more tragic.” because the Guardian XT shell that Rohan wore over his Riddell SpeedFlex helmet appeared to be less protective in the back “Rohan hit his head in the area where there is no padding,” Shuffain said Sharon officials decided before Thanksgiving to recommend a higher-rated cover next season after they were informed that Stoughton’s football team used SAFR shells last season and documented only one concussion “We just thought he was having a seizure,” Shuffain said “But when what we thought was a seizure wouldn’t stop She remembered a vow Rohan had made when she lost her battle to keep him from playing football “He fought with me so much about it,” she said but never get hurt in your head.’ And he always said Sharon’s cheerleaders stood shoulder to shoulder in front of him They had been instructed to shield him from the crowd and the scene was so congested that his mother was unable to reach him a medical doctor would have emerged to manage Rohan’s care Shuffain said it was fortunate that two of his assistant coaches were off-duty police officers trained in first aid joined them as soon as game officials complied with desperate cries from the crowd to halt the contest Shuffain said Sharon’s trainer was helpful But how impactful the trainer was remains unclear Several witnesses said the assistant coaches appeared to lead the effort and the school has not provided additional information Rohan’s parents said they can’t help wondering if a full-time athletic trainer who was aware of Rohan’s prior concussion and witnessed his helmet-to-helmet collision just before Thanksgiving could have prevented his devastating injury by keeping him from playing the holiday game Sharon was the only member of the 12-school Hockomock League not to employ at least one full-time athletic trainer in 2023-24 according to the most recent data collected by the state Department of Public Health and Globe research Sharon posted an opening for a full-time certified trainer last Aug The school has not publicly explained why no full-timer was hired until after the football season The median salary for a full-time athletic trainer in Massachusetts is about $60,000 according to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association chair of the secondary schools committee for the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts said full-time trainers are essential to providing comprehensive care “You have someone there every day who can see an injury happen work with the student-athlete through rehab and handle all the little things behind the scenes,” said Aguiar Shuffain made unequivocally clear that he asked school officials before Rohan’s injury for a full-time athletic trainer to monitor his team Shuffain coached Carver High School to the Division 8 Super Bowl in 2023 employed a full-time trainer and logged just one football concussion in the championship season When Shuffain took over at Sharon last year he “one hundred thousand percent” wanted a full-time trainer Sharon’s ambulance fleet is stationed just short of a mile from the high school an ambulance reached the field in 1 minute The response time felt much longer to many in the crowd which Madden said is not unusual in desperate situations shouting that his son had died in a medical emergency When he saw the ambulance crew walking toward Rohan Doctors would soon discover that Rohan’s brain was hemorrhaging And the more blood that accumulates in a person’s skull in a traumatic injury William Butler of Massachusetts General Hospital The ambulance crew worked on him for 16½ minutes at the field before they delivered him to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton nearly 13 minutes later An emergency CT scan showed a large pool of blood in Rohan’s skull The fastest way to transport him was by Boston MedFlight helicopter which could reach MGH in less than 15 minutes He would need to wait for a specially equipped ground ambulance staffed with a critical care team — crushing news for his parents more than two hours after his head hit the ground “I felt at one point like I was going to have a heart attack,” she said Rohan’s mother was urged to kiss him goodbye before he was rushed to the operating room While families in Sharon and Easton gathered for Thanksgiving dinner Butler carved out a piece of Rohan’s skull to drain the pool of blood — a massive 1-liter clot — and relieve the pressure that was depriving his brain cells of oxygen we’re trying to keep him alive,” he told Rohan’s parents after Butler has practiced neurosurgery for more than 30 years and teaches at Harvard Medical School He said his team conducted a thorough diagnostic evaluation and found “no prior or predisposing condition” that would have caused Rohan’s injury Butler’s team also found no evidence of a prior cerebral hemorrhage But Rohan’s parents cited the possibility that his helmet-to-helmet collision before Thanksgiving weakened an artery that ruptured in the game physically fit boy who was an A student and good citizen was severely compromised at least one of Rohan’s parents has remained by his side while specialists have painstakingly helped him reclaim as much as possible of who he was His parents take turns spending the night with him while the other cares at home for his brother Rohan remained in a coma for nearly a month oblivious to well-wishers in the pediatric intensive care unit He has since watched heartening video messages from the Patriots and their alumni “Almost every day people are in touch with us Rohan’s recovery has been agonizingly slow but progressively encouraging Just as hope was waning five weeks after surgery the first in a series of small but significant breakthroughs Rohan’s treatment team says his mind is recovering faster than his body but he has regained most of his long-term memory thanks to regaining movement of his right hand and arm He is grasping how to write again and to use rudimentary sign language He knows now that his brain was injured in the Thanksgiving game But when his parents ask what he remembers about it he taps his head and twirls his index finger to indicate the memory is lost though he has yet to reclaim control of his facial muscles “His personality is coming back,” his mother said Rohan achieved a milestone 17 weeks after surgery when he was able to breathe well enough on his own for an oxygen tube to be removed from his trachea His recovery will be measured not in weeks or months but years He has not regained control of the vast majority of his muscles from his head to his feet When he sees his mother’s eyes well with tears the chances of Rohan recovering enough to live independently who competes for Sharon in baseball and indoor track as well as the school’s other student-athletes While Sharon officials have said nothing publicly about what they may have learned from the tragedy the football team has been told it will no longer compete in the Hockomock League but will instead play an independent schedule against more evenly matched opponents And Shuffain cited the hiring of a full-time trainer Rohan’s parents said they hope more is done to spare other parents from heartache “When we sign our kids up to play a sport at school of course we know there’s some risk,” they said “But we believe that the school system will do everything possible to protect them We trust that the right safety measures are in place and that if something goes wrong They said they pray every day for a miracle — for a moment when someone at Spaulding says your mom’s here.” And it will be time for him Bob Hohler can be reached at robert.hohler@globe.com. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information in New Castle to the late Paul and Wanda (Hicks) Murray Sharon went on to serve her country in the Army National Guard for over 24 years retiring with the rank of Sergeant in 2002 She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Colts Sharon loved spending time with her grandkids and going to the casino with her friends going to the beach and watching murder mystery shows like Perry Mason and Matlock Sharon’s faith was very important to her and she showed that with a serving and giving heart Marla (Frank) Allen and Teri Hamilton; brother Jimmy (JoAnn) Murray; best friend for over 64 years A Celebration of Sharon’s life will be on Saturday at 3:00 pm at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel Friends may visit from 1:00 pm until the time of the service In Luie of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Research Institute29 Broadway You may express a condolence or share a memory of Sharon at www.hinsey-brown.com The Attachment Theory took over Boston’s Roadrunner for a night of indie rock glory As the house music and lights faded and the atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the lights dimmed signaling the arrival of Sharon Van Etten and her band adorned with a triptych backdrop that hinted at both industrial grit and ethereal beauty set the perfect scene for the sonic journey that was about to unfold every eye fixed on the space where Van Etten would soon appear The opening notes of “Live Forever” pierced through the darkness a haunting synth melody that gradually swelled enveloping the room in its melancholic embrace When Sharon Van Etten’s voice finally emerged pondering mortality and the desire for eternal existence setting a contemplative yet powerful tone for the evening their instrumentation adding layers of texture and intensity transforming the song into a cathartic release the band transitioned into “Afterlife” the second track from their new self-titled album were delivered with a poignant vulnerability that tugged at the heartstrings Van Etten’s vocal performance was mesmerizing her voice soaring and breaking with palpable emotion The interplay between the shimmering synths and the driving rhythm section created a sonic landscape that was both ethereal and grounded The energy in the room shifted gears with both “Idiot Box” and “Comeback Kid” a track brimming with resilience and defiant energy Van Etten’s stage presence became more animated her movements mirroring the song’s dynamic shifts with many singing along to the anthemic chorus their voices adding to the collective fervor This was soon followed by “Something Ain’t Right” a song that pulsed with an undercurrent of unease and tension The band’s performance was tight and focused each instrument contributing to the song’s building intensity Van Etten delved deeper into her extensive catalog offering a mix of new material and beloved classics Mid-set highlights included a breathtaking rendition of “Anything” its raw vulnerability laid bare by Van Etten’s impassioned delivery and the band’s sensitive accompaniment transforming the venue into a space of shared intimacy with the audience swaying and singing along to the song’s heartfelt lyrics about connection and longing The initial set began its descent towards the anticipated encore break with a trio of powerful performances The familiar chords of “Seventeen” ignited a wave of collective nostalgia the song’s poignant reflection on youth and the passage of time resonating deeply with the crowd The set’s initial conclusion came with a fervent performance of “I Want You Here” its desperate energy leaving the audience yearning for more the sustained applause and fervent cheers quickly drawing Van Etten back to the stage she launched into a dramatic and stripped-down performance of “I Wish I Knew” The intimacy of this solo moment was palpable her voice filled with a raw honesty that commanded complete attention It was a testament to her songwriting prowess and her ability to connect with her audience on a deeply personal level The band then rejoined Van Etten for the show’s grand finale The song’s meditative pace and repeated keyboard phrases created a hypnotic atmosphere its lyrics contemplating the ephemeral nature of life and the inherent beauty in its fading As the final notes resonated and the lights slowly came up a sense of shared emotion and profound connection lingered in the room Sharon Van Etten and The Attachment Theory had delivered a performance that was not just a concert but a deeply moving and unforgettable experience Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" playSharon Lokedi embraces mom after setting Boston Marathon record (0:51)Kenya's Sharon Lokedi shares an embrace with her mother after breaking the Boston Marathon course record broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday as the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution The Kenyan outran two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri over the final mile a year after losing a sprint down Boylston Street to her in one of the closest finishes in race history Lokedi finished the 129th Boston Marathon in an unofficial 2 hours 22 seconds -- 19 seconds ahead of Obiri and more than 2½ minutes faster than the previous Boston best set by Buzunesh Deba in 2014 It was Lokedi's second major marathon victory finishing in seventh place with a time of 2 hours It was a personal best for McClain by three minutes American Annie Frisbie was just behind in the eighth spot with a time of 2 hours Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report was killed April 23 in a crash along Amazon Parkway in Eugene A former University of Oregon associate professor who was well known for her work with local nonprofits, Sharon was on her morning run along the Amazon Trail April 23 when the driver of an SUV lost control veering off Amazon Parkway and striking her the crash site was decorated with flowers and notes left in her honor said his mother was was remarkably active for her age She took runs most mornings or lifted weights at the YMCA The Schuman family moved to Eugene in 1981 and Ben said Sharon had been running on the Amazon Trail since it was opened in 1983 "She had all kinds of plans for nonprofit work and amateur music going forward said his mother had lived in the same house on Alder Street since 1981 Rebecca said her mom would call her for everything Rebecca sent a message that read: “Tell me that wasn’t you that got hit,” knowing her mom had gone for a run "It's just so weird that I won't ever get a call from her again," Rebecca said I don't know what life without her would be like." Rebecca and Ben said Sharon was a devoted grandmother to her three grandchildren — Ben's two children and Rebecca's daughter "The thing that my brother and I are both most adamant about is that she it was something as personal as seeing my daughter grow up The life and legacy of Sharon SchumanSharon was active in local education music and literature circles and a respected figure both in the classroom and in the public sphere She taught for years at the University of Oregon Honors College and previously held teaching roles at Deep Springs College and Willamette University She earned degrees in English from Stanford University (BA) and was the author of "Freedom and Dialogue in a Polarized World," a book that examines how conversation can help bridge ideological divides Her academic writing also included studies on Shakespeare American literature and the craft of writing Sharon contributed essays to newspapers and magazines across Oregon and gave presentations and workshops in the United States often returning to her core themes of freedom She authored a six-part essay on political polarization that appeared in The Register-Guard in 2017 Rebecca said Sharon grew up in abject poverty in California Sharon was one of six children and slept in a crib until she was 9 She began playing the violin at the age of 9 thanks to lessons paid for by a "benevolent aunt," according to Rebecca Her skill with the violin earned Sharon a full scholarship to Stanford and that was just her whole life," Rebecca said "She practiced and practiced and practiced She went on to become a professional violinist. Ben said she performed with the Oregon Mozart Players, then founded a group called Chamber Music Amici. She also played in the Eugene Opera orchestra. The Oregon Mozart Players posted about her death on Facebook "Her deep care for this ensemble leaves an indelible mark on our history," the post stated "We will forever remember her passion and commitment and will miss her presence in the community." Ben said Sharon had recently decided to retire from playing the violin professionally in June "We were all excited to come out here for her last concert in June," he said Her husband, David Schuman, who died in 2019 a former justice on the Oregon Court of Appeals Sharon also helped to establish the David Schuman Legal Justice Fellowship program for UO's Wayne Morse Center for Law & Politics which directs law students to work for a public interest nonprofit organization each summer one of Sharon's students who graduated from the UO Clark Honors College in 2002 He recalled she was dedicated to opening office hours often taking a "power nap" right before in her office The potlucks she'd host in her home offered solace to homesick students like Darling "You could just tell she was having fun with it Rebecca said addressing the unhoused population was one of Sharon's biggest passions near the end of her life "There wasn't a single thing my mom saw wrong with the world that she did not immediately devise a plan to fix," Rebecca said Rebecca said her mom would do whatever it took to help others "One thing I've learned is that she touched a lot of people in different ways," Ben said Sharon’s name appears alongside David’s on the wall of the new Eugene YMCA Her workouts would take three times as long as they should because of all the time she spent chatting David Fidanque had been a friend of Sharon and David's since the 1980s He said she had a "tremendous" amount of energy which led her to complete the Boston Marathon in 1996 Both of them were active in a lot of different types of things," Fidanque said "She was on these boards and having regular visits with her granddaughter and seeing friends She was just amazingly active and had a lot more energy than I have Ben said there will be a memorial service for Sharon in Eugene A service with a performance from the Chamber Music Amici will be held on an upcoming weekend "I know that she won't be forgotten in the community Miranda Cyr reports on education for The Register-Guard. You can contact her at mcyr@registerguard.com  or find her on Twitter @mirandabcyr.