Raegan and Iain call Montana’s daughter their niece Young Sheldon wrapped up last year after being cancelled but it still remains insanely popular and people literally cannot get enough of Iain Armitage’s charm Not only did he master his role as Sheldon in the TV series, but he became super close with his cast members throughout the seven seasons of the show. Actually, the whole cast seemed to gel so well, according to a number of vibey behind the scenes pics from filming. So, these are all the real life friendships between the Young Sheldon cast. A post shared by Raegan Revord (@raeganrevord) They literally grew up together, so it would be weird for them to be anything less. A post shared by Raegan Revord (@raeganrevord) You only need to glance at Raegan’s Instagram to see how close she is with the entire cast. She frequently shares herself reuniting with the cast, and is always hugging someone or other. Raegan clearly became super close and made so many Young Sheldon friendships over the course of filming. A post shared by Raegan Revord (@raeganrevord) Raegan seems especially close with Montana Jordan, even calling herself the auntie of his little girl. The pair have shared loads of photos together, arguably seeming closer than her and Iain despite the bigger age gap. She often shares happy birthday messages and throwback pictures of them both and it’s sweet to see how close they still are today. A post shared by Annie Potts (@thisisanniepotts) Annie Potts who plays Mee Maw previously expressed a special fondness for Iain, referring to him like her son. Not only is she proud of his talent, but even expressed how much she enjoyed the opportunity to have a “little boy in my life again” throughout filming of the show after previously raising sons of her own.  A post shared by Iain Armitage (@iain) Both playing Sheldon in Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory They meet quite regularly and always snap a selfie to share with fans of both shows with Iain even going to support Jim in a Broadway show Their bond is one of the Young Sheldon friendships that wasn’t destined to succeed as they don’t share scenes but obviously the pair have a lot in common so it’s no shock that they grew close They’ve even made a few TikToks together A post shared by Raegan Revord (@raeganrevord) Playing George Cooper, Lance bonded with all of his on screen kids during filming of the show. His relationships with the younger cast are very wholesome and he even joined Raegan and Zoe Perry in the 2023 Writers Guild of America strikes where they supported each other on the picket lines. A post shared by Iain Armitage (@iain) Referring to her as his “TV mama” Iain and Zoe have got together a lot outside of the show even visiting the White House together at Christmas They gel like real life long friends and love any excuse to get together Win £20 to spend at some of the UK's biggest retailers some of them can’t read because where was the tailoring? Trust us – this is one for the calendar The real reason they didn’t take part is much deeper than what we saw on the show The famed list showcases influential young leaders in Europe Here’s all the action from the ceremony Lancaster have made history as the first team to win four years in a row There are so many celeb cameos in this video At least not wearing pants gave her one advantage 4vs0North Alabama Men’s Tennis Sweeps North Alabama in NCAA Tournament First Round As Sheldon Sets All-Time Wins Record5/2/2025 2:03:00 PM | Men's Tennis Spartans post second-straight sweep in Regional opening action; Senior Max Sheldon posts 169th all-time combined wins leader The "Big Bang Theory" prequel series focused on Sheldon’s coming-of-age years Michael Yarish/CBS; Amanda Edwards/FilmMagic Robert Voets/CBS via Getty; Amanda Edwards/FilmMagic Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty; Presley Ann/Getty Richard Cartwright/CBS via Getty; Amanda Edwards/Getty Robert Voets/CBS via Getty; Phillip Faraone/Getty Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty; Matt Hobby/Instagram Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty; MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Entertainment; Valerie Terranova/WireImage Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Sheldon was raised by his mother and stepfather along with his stepbrother Pat and stepsister Dolly.  Roosevelt University in Chicago and the University of Buffalo where he completed a Ph.D Sheldon started his career teaching at Russel1 Sage College He then served as Chief of the Counseling Psychology Service at the VA Hospital in Albany Sheldon joined the University at Albany faculty and founded the Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s program and wrote the curriculum for a new Ph.D He continued his career in academia for over four decades serving as Chairman of the Department of Counseling Psychology for much of that time.  Sheldon loved teaching and mentoring students but never hid the fact that he disliked the pretentious world of academia he founded and ran Forensic Rehabilitation Services in Albany with his wife Alayne serving as experts in lawsuits involving people with disabilities Sheldon had an aversion to funerals and obituaries as he felt they turned everyone He was often cynical about many things in life and we hope this obituary will give some insight into Sheldon as a person without the sugar coating Sheldon lived an intellectual life and enjoyed exploring many subjects in depth beyond his field of psychology including history He was an avid reader and would delve deep into a subject that interested him when he discovered an interest in the Civil War he would read countless books on the Civil War until he felt satisfied that he had a thorough understanding of the conflict from many perspectives And then he would move on to another subject to delve into he would study the region he was about to visit to be sure he understood the history and culture of the people he was visiting.  He loved to debate and had the confidence to discuss pretty much any subject except business He would read the NY Times cover to cover each morning with his coffee but always excluded the business section as he couldn’t care less about it.  Sheldon had the confidence to question long held beliefs and traditions and respected others who did the same He would often challenge his doctors during appointments regarding their medical advice and leave convinced the doctor didn’t have a clue what he was talking about (As he would say: “It’s so rare for students to flunk out of medical school that you must assume that many doctors are either incompetent or just plain lousy.”) He would then seek a second opinion which often confirmed his suspicion.  You could say he was the opposite of a yes-man and never hesitated to speak his mind if he didn’t like the way he saw people being treated Throughout much of his life he was focused on the unfortunate way people with disabilities were treated in our society He used to watch the Jerry Lewis Telethons in the 1970’s and became furious when Jerry would bring a child on stage to be pitied Sheldon focused on the way the elderly were treated in society.  but nonetheless had strong opinions and didn’t shy away from expressing them In the 1970’s and 80’s he lived in an overwhelmingly Republican neighborhood at the time but was proud to post a “Dump Reagan” sign on his lawn to the chagrin of his neighbors.  he took his son to the Mohammed Ali – Joe Frazier championship boxing match on closed circuit tv at the Palace Theater in Albany and told his son he should go to school the next day without doing his homework “Just tell the teacher that there’s more important things in life than school work and if she has a problem with that she should call me.” In many ways he was the cool dad.  it was clear to see how much Sheldon was respected as a teacher and mentor he would run into former students who would approach him with such admiration and appreciation for the influence he had on their career a former student would approach him at Grand Central Station: “Oh my god I was in your class in 1975 and I just have to thank you…”  Sheldon reconnected with his childhood passion playing the accordion He spent over a year practicing with the help of an accordion teacher and then joined the accordion band Squeeze Play Over the next decade he loved rehearsing and performing with the band He loved his time as a musician and would often say that if he could live his life over again and if he had the talent he would spend his life as a musician and not in academia.  Sheldon is survived by his two sons from his first marriage to Francine: Earl and his wife Ellen and Paul and his wife Sherry and his granddaughter Fiona This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Her focus is on polling and California politics including the 2024 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Trump would also likely have vetoed the resolution if it reached his desk Newsweek has contacted Whitehouse's office for comment Trump introduced "Liberation Day" tariffs on April 2 He used a 1970s law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to enact the levies Some lawmakers have argued that the act cannot be used by the president to enact tariffs. As a result, a dozen states have joined to sue the administration, arguing that the president lacked the authority to impose them, and that such tariffs must be approved by Congress The issue, and Trump's agenda more broadly, has also exposed divides within the Republican Party on economic policy and within the Democrats on how to respond to the president's policies The resolution was tied after three Republicans—Senators Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski—joined Democrats in supporting the rebuke of Trump's tariffs the vice president traveled to Capitol Hill late Wednesday to cast a tiebreaking vote in the Senate It was only the second time the vice president has used his tiebreaking authority it would have effectively blocked Trump's tariffs by revoking the emergency order the president is using to implement them Two senators who had been expected to vote for the resolution—Republican Mitch McConnell and Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse—were absent Whitehouse missed the vote due to a planned trip to South Korea for an environmental conference "Senator Whitehouse is on his way back from representing the United States at the Our Ocean summit where he was the sole American official," Meaghan McCabe "The senator expressed America's continued support for the Blue Economy even as the Trump administration cedes leadership on the oceans to the rest of the world," she said A spokesperson for McConnell stated that the senator would have voted for the resolution had he been present "The Senator has been consistent in opposing tariffs and that a trade war is not in the best interest of American households and businesses He believes that tariffs are a tax increase on everybody," the spokesman said Whitehouse's absence in particular drew backlash San Francisco Democratic congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti called it a sign of being "completely unserious" about the job wrote: "I hope Sheldon Whitehouse enjoyed the conference in f*****g Korea that he's been attending while the Senate is in session and voting." Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News reported Wednesday night that there was "some consternation" among rank-and-file Democratic senators at party leadership which had scheduled the vote for Wednesday evening despite apparently knowing Whitehouse would be absent Episode One — Stupid Tariffs Supply chains disrupted Dow has worst April start since Great Depression." Whitehouse voted in favor of a resolution to end Trump's tariffs on Canada House Republicans used a procedural tactic to block the resolution from being considered in their chamber San Francisco congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti said on X: "Sheldon Whitehouse missed this vote because he was attending a conference in South Korea This is what it looks like to be completely unserious about your job." Podcast presenter Josh Barro wrote on X: "I hope Sheldon Whitehouse enjoyed the conference in f*****g Korea that he's been attending while the Senate is in session and voting." Senate Majority Leader John Thune moved to ensure that tariff opponents were unable to bring their resolution back up at a later date Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer hit at Republicans for preventing a future vote saying that "Thune and the Republicans are working to keep Trump's tariffs in place." Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. 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Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon Her services will be at 1:30 PM on Thursday Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Sheldon at a later date Visitation will be after 2:00 PM on Wednesday 2025 at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon with the family present 6:30 – 8:00 PM Arrangements are under the care of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon “Amazing Grace” Sung by: Steve Dunnick “In My Life & Here Comes the Sun” relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church the daughter of Murvin and Marie (Taylor) Hopkins She received her education in Sutherland and Sanborn schools and received and later earned her GED she was united in marriage to Robert Paul Huff at St Nancy and Bob owned and operated the Brower Bakery in Sheldon Nancy was also a CNA for many years at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care (Oak Park) She and Bob also managed the Autumn Park Apartments in Sheldon Nancy passed away at the age of 79 on Saturday Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon and a 10-year member of the Sheldon Ambulance Team going to the casinos and playing the slots But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren She devoted her life to those around her and wasn’t afraid to share her opinion with a snarky comment or “the look.” Even as her body slowed down She will be fondly remembered for her hand-made blankets her huge batches of oyster stew and ham and bean soup her newspaper clippings bragging about her family’s accomplishments and her knowledge about the goings-on of the neighborhood Nancy leaves to cherish her memory her three sons and their wives Iowa and Jay and Tricia Huff of Burlington Marissa Huff and Caden Huff; eleven great-grandchildren and a special niece Keith and Kathryn Hopkins of Texas and Ken “Butch” and Dayle Hopkins of Georgia; and other relatives and friends Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and father Sheldon Blaine Strasner who left us peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 25 Sheldon’s life was filled with kindness where he served as Student Body President and was later voted Most Likely to Succeed by his peers Sheldon went on to earn a degree in finance and an MBA from LSU where he became a lifelong fan of the Tigers—his heart forever tied to the spirit of Baton Rouge and its beloved team He and several friends from Broadmoor later founded “The Bengal Group” which provides scholarships to worthy LSU students His career began in banking and public investments where he met many lifelong friends but his entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to found Capitol Solutions where his reputation in the industry flourished and his intelligence and work ethic helped him shape a successful company his greatest accomplishments were never in the office Sheldon converted to Catholicism at age 28 and was a devoted member of St Jude parish Sheldon also enjoyed coaching his sons in basketball—instilling in them not just technical skills Sheldon’s favorite thing to do was share a delicious meal with those he loved often paired with his favorite Chardonnay—‘saucy food and drink were always better when shared with family and friends and incredible wit and sense of humor will be remembered by his wife Sheldon was the protector of his family and led by example with quiet humility The greatest gift he gave to his family was the way he lived his life - with kindness which gives them the comfort of knowing he is at peace and with Our Savior Jennifer Single Strasner; three children Helen Strasner Karam (Robert) and Edward Stuart Strasner (Mary Jane); and two grandchildren Robert Anthony Karam III and Mary Rosalie Karam He is also survived by two brothers Stuart Bert Strasner II (Sheri) and Stanton Brett Strasner (Geri) and an extended family that spans generations all of whom will carry his memory forward with love Sheldon is preceded in death by his parents Hope and Stuart Strasner and father-in-law Kenneth Adolph Single as well as dear friends William “Billy” Allen and Stephanie Durio Hutchinson the family asks that you raise a glass of wine—saucy yet not insubordinate—and share a meal with loved ones and ‘Opa’ as he was known to his grandchildren You will be deeply missed and never forgotten all of whom are dear friends who supported and loved Sheldon and his family throughout each of their friendships The family would like to extend special thanks to Gail Sylve Janelle Sims and Becca Babin for their exceptional care of Sheldon over the past year A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday The Divine Mercy recitation will begin at 10am followed by Visitation from 10:30-12:00pm with a Funeral Mass beginning at 12:00pm the family asks that donations be made in Sheldon’s name to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge or the American Cancer Society Watching The Big Bang Theory after its spinoff can feel like discovering a secret ingredient in a familiar recipe Sheldon Cooper’s quirks in the original sitcom suddenly take on extra depth once we know where they came from The friendly warmth and subtle family drama of Young Sheldon casts new shadows over TBBT’s broad comedy Even throwaway jokes catch a bittersweet echo why does Young Sheldon behave like an adult while adult Sheldon behaves like a kid – the answer turns out to be that Sheldon himself hasn’t really changed.) one analysis notes that young and old Sheldon “has changed very very little” – he’s still quirky about animals and affection – but our understanding of him has And that makes all the difference in how we laugh (and sometimes tear up) Young Sheldon is full of tender moments that retroactively sprinkle meaning on TBBT the prequel shows Mary and George Cooper giving up their own dreams to support Sheldon’s genius Vox writes that Young Sheldon wants to leave you with “warm nostalgia” and highlights “the ways [parents] have given up on certain dreams to let their kids thrive,” noting that Sheldon gradually realizes “how much everyone in his family is making sacrifices for him” an older Sheldon’s stern lecturing or motherly chiding in Big Bang can feel tinged with understanding – we see those moments as a loving family coping with an extraordinary child the show acknowledges that the backstory isn’t all sunshine everything we knew on Big Bang “suggests [Sheldon’s] childhood was awful” That discovery makes some of TBBT’s jokes about Sheldon’s trauma feel unexpectedly poignant Throwaway lines about a lonely little boy or offhand comments about Sheldon's family now register as hints at real hardship The academic prodigy’s humor feels like a coping mechanism and episodes you thought were just funny can suddenly feel a bit sadder fans note that after watching Young Sheldon first The Big Bang Theory becomes “more than just a show full of nerdy jokes and science references”; they find “a lot of life lessons tucked away in the humor” that only click with the backstory It’s also clear that Sheldon’s core never flipped like a switch but in truth he’s fundamentally the same oddball you realize why his youthful formalities make sense: Sheldon’s personality was always grown-up for his age just as his adult self still holds onto boyish traits we see continuity instead of a contradiction So when adult Sheldon pouts on the couch or gets excited about video games you spot the echoes of the kid who once sat in the car listening to Patti Page That awareness makes his scenes funnier and sweeter: the catchphrase “BAZINGA” and the comic timing now have a layer of heart beneath them Young Sheldon isn’t just a cute origin story; it’s packed with nods and Easter eggs for fans Critics note it feels like a reboot of The Wonder Years nostalgic film-like tone and adult Sheldon’s voiceover guiding the story Watching it is like paging through Sheldon’s personal yearbook then flipping back to see those memories rippling into Big Bang Every detail is a potential bridge: Sheldon's beloved trains show up in both timelines (his childhood layout in YS and his "Space Train" model in TBBT) Even casting plays into it – Mary Cooper in the prequel is played by Zoe Perry who is the real-life daughter of Laurie Metcalf (the Mary we met on TBBT) These layers make fans feel rewarded when a bit of TBBT lore turns up on Young Sheldon Young Sheldon writers have retconned little mysteries (a rumored infidelity by George Cooper turned out to be a big misunderstanding) so that old anecdotes fit the picture Storylines weave together: a joke about Sheldon's mom’s smoking habit in the car on TBBT is fully shown in YS as Mary sneaking cigarettes Small details – Sheldon's prized Funko Pop collection the Cooper family baptisms – reappear with context All these callbacks enrich the experience: re-watching The Big Bang Theory after Young Sheldon is like re-reading a novel with an extra chapter The narrative connective tissue can make you smile as when an earlier gag becomes a gentle setup it turns Big Bang into something new: a richer comedy woven together with genuine family love and character history Young Sheldon has quietly become essential viewing for Big Bang fans What started as a quirky spinoff now feels like a missing puzzle piece: it deepens the original and makes its heroes more human the whole gang’s journey feels warmer and more complete The prequel didn’t just add more jokes about toy trains – it added layers of heart turning old episodes upside-down in the best way Fans are left thinking differently about Sheldon's story the world of The Big Bang Theory gains new depth when we meet its hero as a kid – and the laugh track has a softer echo once you’ve heard Sheldon’s young voice By giving us the backstory of its most distinctive character Young Sheldon has reshaped The Big Bang Theory into something deeper for its audience Now every quirk and catchphrase comes with a backstory of family the spin-off feels less like a bonus and more like an essential chapter of Sheldon’s saga It turns a lightweight sitcom into a richer more human tale – exactly the kind of twist that makes rewatching the original an entirely new experience passed away peacefully at home after a hard fought battle with cancer on March 7 That morning brought a beautiful sunrise to usher him to Heaven Sheldon graduated from North High School in 1964 then The University of Akron in 1968 with a Business and Accounting Degree He served his country as a Captain in the U Sheldon worked for Acme Fresh Market for 35 years before starting his own business He was a lifetime member of the National Association of Accountants/IMA Sheldon also served on the board of Ronald McDonald House in Akron He lived his life to the fullest and especially loved spending time with his family and countless friends handball and lunching with his many friends He was a cherished man who was known for his kindness Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents He will be sadly missed by his wife of 58 years Priscilla Barlette; many nieces and nephews The memorial visitation will take place Thursday In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) or to Ronald McDonald House To share a memory of Sheldon or leave a special message for his family Eugene is planning deep cuts to a slew of major services end funding for CAHOOTS and close a city swimming pool and community center Eugene City Manager Sarah Medary posted a draft of the budget on April 25 calling it one of her most challenging and noting that it would come with “significant service impacts." The budget which would cover the 2025-27 fiscal period includes wide-reaching cuts to the downtown Library The city would employ fewer workers as well — a total of 34.63 "full-time equivalent" positions would be cut Medary had projected a $11.5 million annual gap totaling $23 million over the two-year general fund budget which is primarily funded by property taxes Medary proposed $17.8 million in “gap strategies,” mainly consisting of service cuts and reallocations Also in the budget are $1.6 million in canceled "investments," which were mostly programs previously funded with one-time money the city had hoped to make ongoing but canceled instead Also in the budget are “bridge strategies,” including using leftover health insurance funds Medary presented the budget to the Budget Committee comprising the Eugene City Council and eight volunteers Members of the committee did not vote on any changes at this first meeting thanking Medary and staff for their work but also expressing dismay at how steep the service cuts recommended to balance the budget were and the challenge ahead for the committee more than any I think I've been involved in my seven years on this committee is so much more difficult and so much more complex than a lot of what we've had to face in the past," committee Chair Tai Pruce-Zimmerman said What's cut in the recommended General Fund?Medary recommended cuts that would impact all six city departments. The biggest cuts hit the library, alternative response (CAHOOTS), the city's Equity & Community Engagement office and animal welfare It also proposes closing the Amazon Pool and the Sheldon Community Center Medary recommended closing the Downtown library on Sundays and Mondays and completely closing the Amazon Pool and Sheldon Community Center starting Oct Medary recommended pairing the Sunday and Monday downtown library closure with expanded Sunday hours at the Sheldon and Bethel branch libraries to meet the requirements of the library operations levy The library cuts would result in the layoffs of 4.7 FTE-equivalent of library assistants and a library manager and close vacant positions for 2.7 FTE of library assistants and 0.8 of a custodian "This strategy will reduce access at the downtown location by two days per week which will impact services for downtown library patrons and reduce access for community members that use the facility as a safe space and as a cooling/warming center in adverse weather events," Medary wrote Medary proposed reassigning full-time employees who work at the Amazon Pool and the Sheldon Community Center to other parts of the city's recreation program but eliminating the temporary employees who serve both: the lifeguards at Amazon Pool and the preschool and afterschool workers at the Sheldon Community Center "This will reduce local access to early learning "With the closure of Sheldon Community Center these programs would no longer be available to provide childcare." She also recommended "vacancy savings" (effectively a hiring freeze) for the department as well as a pair of funding realignments to allocate positions in Community and Cultural Affairs and the River House outdoor center with the Cultural Services Subfund instead of the main section of the General Fund This fund is paid for with Transient Lodging Tax paid for by hotel users Budget committee member Wendy Simmons voiced concern on the impact of library cuts "Multiple programs there serve people of all ages," she said giving them a welcoming and safe place to be Medary proposed reducing the General Fund budget for the Alternative Response Program by $1.55 million, reflecting the end of the city's contract for CAHOOTS She also proposed eliminating the alternative response planning chief position which supports the single-role ambulance transport alternative response and senior response programs The was the change that received the most feedback both during April 26's public comment period and at the budget committee meeting community members urged the City Council to restore CAHOOTS with funds from the Community Safety Payroll Tax "The money from the Community Safety Payroll Tax, we're expecting $67 million. I want some of that allocated, maybe $8 million, to CAHOOTS," Eugene resident Alex Chamberlin said. "In Section D of the ordinance it specifically mentions CAHOOTS as something the ordinance is going to increase funding for Budget committee members were divided on this line item with some saying restoring CAHOOTS was an urgent need "I'm very concerned about the loss of CAHOOTS in our community," said committee member Zach Mulholland "Every month that they are not in service it's harder to bring them back Other members of the committee said the challenges with CAHOOTS were related to White Bird Clinic and argued that restoring it would require more than a budget conversation "White Bird indicated they were no longer going to provide that service," Councilor Eliza Kashinsky said "I feel like at this point we need to talk about who what's the organizational structure surrounding this service we can come back to the funding conversation because there's a lot of unknowns." Medary proposed eliminating two management analyst positions and the senior program coordinator from the Office of Equity and Community Engagement This represents half of the positions in the office that support the city's equity efforts and providing city outreach and engagement and support for neighborhood associations; decrease capacity for equity and engagement consultation and policy analysis; reduce but not eliminate support for hate crimes and discrimination victims and human rights education; scale back support for the HRC to maintain the minimum work required by City code; and eliminate HRC grants for community events," Medary wrote Councilor Jennifer Yeh expressed concern about the Office of Equity and Community Engagement's cuts and requested more information from Medary on the program "I would appreciate more clarity around our Office of Equity and Community Engagement and how those reductions are going to affect our ability to provide those services in our community at a time where it seems ever presently important to be working on inclusion," she said Medary proposed eliminating the Eugene Police Department's Animal Welfare Unit a team that investigates criminal cases involving the abuse and neglect of animals and transports them to shelters eliminates its "animal services sheltering contract" with Greenhill Humane Society worth approximately $400,000 "This reduction also removes support for animal-related calls for service not requiring police response and funding for animal shelter services All mandatory work currently provided by this program will result in an increased workload for other staff in the organization," Medary wrote Medary also proposed eliminating EPD's Community Engagement Team which provides police community events and educational presentations; eliminating two administrative support positions for the EPD volunteer program; and eliminating currently vacant positions for a Community Safety Officer and a Records Specialist Most of the proposed changes to this department would impact parks Medary proposed reducing two employees and resources devoted to park maintenance Included in this line item are changes to reduce park lighting hours and irrigation frequency shut off some spray play features and scale down park custodial and landscape frequency The budget also proposes eliminating a vacant senior program coordinator position which would be responsible for supporting community gardens and volunteer programs leading to fewer events and reducing the seasonal staff that city parks typically hire in the summer Medary also proposed eliminating a vacant management analyst position that supports the Sustainability Program and shifting a fifth of the salary and benefits for the Public Works operations manager to the Stormwater Fund instead of the General Fund Medary proposed eliminating three city staffers who support homeless services and other support services." She proposed this reduction only for the 2026-27 half of the budget the city should encourage the state to allocate All-In funding to Lane County and nonprofits to take on these services The budget also proposed eliminating a vacant position that supports the city's business retention and economic development program Medary highlighted urban growth planning asone area that would be impacted by job growth This section includes areas Medary had one point planned to expand the General Fund to but ultimately did not in her final recommendation Some of these would have been new services but most would be areas previously funded with one-time money the city had hoped to make ongoing instead but in the recommended budget spends half of what was previously planned for the work.$40,000 in police vacancy savings (0 FTE)Last biennium the city used one-time money to shrink the level of the hiring freeze for Eugene police Medary recommended making half of that change permanent and removing part of the freeze from the General Fund but ultimately landed $40,000 less than previously planned.Approved General Fund investmentsBut some "investments" did make the cut They represent a mixture of one-time funded services shifting to ongoing and new or expanding services There is overlap with the last category as some services got funding the city saw mostly flat revenue or increases to its various special funds totaling $25.8 million and a 12.0 FTE increase over the 2023-25 biennium All three of the changes would be paid for out of the Cultural Services Subfund The Hult Center's programming reflects an increase in offerings, including "Hult Presents" and Broadway shows at the Hult Center Medary said the revenue from these shows would cover the expense The LRCS marketing shift is one of the "gap strategies" to close the budget shortfall by paying out of Cultural Services instead of the main General Fund The downtown events coordinator had the same shift last biennium and is made permanent here the city budget committee will discuss the budgets and potential changes to them The committee has four scheduled meetings and will then recommend a budget for voting by the City Council People can watch the meetings in person at Eugene City Hall (500 E Fourth Ave.) or online at bit.ly/Eugene-meetings; however public comment is available in person only for the first two meetings Alan Torres covers local government for the Register-Guard. He can be reached byemail at atorres@registerguard.com, on X @alanfryetorres or on Reddit at u/AlfrytRG 2025 at Riverview Hospital with his family by his side Shelly is survived by his amazing wife of 57 years Shelly graduated from South Bend Adams High School in 1963 Bloomington for undergrad and Indiana University School of Medicine for medical school a fellow student at the IU School of Medicine they would permanently plant their roots in Noblesville IN and soon welcomed Jaime and Jeremy into the family Shelly founded both the Cardiology Program at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville IN and the physician practice Hamilton Heart Cardiology which served communities across Central Indiana Shelly loved being a Cardiologist and treated patients with dignity loving nature and genuine care for others made a difference in the lives of those he met over the course of his career He served his community with honor and integrity until he retired in 2013 at age 68 Shelly had a variety of hobbies that kept him busy when he wasn't with patients or family Shelly seized every opportunity to cast his line in the water from places such as South Bend’s St to the lakes of Northwest Ontario and the Floridian hotspots of Charlotte Harbor as an adult and retiree He was a talented guitarist and harmonica player he was known to be the life of a party with the unique songs he wrote spontaneously His fandom of Notre Dame football and IU basketball remains legendary His children were of the upmost importance to him as he coached Jason and Jeremy in basketball and baseball He encouraged Jaime’s musical interests in singing and choir Shelly loved his seven grandchildren and was very present in their lives by supporting their interests and taking in as many of their activities as possible across multiple states charisma and warm presence would light up a room He loved handing out nicknames to those that were close to him physician and generous human being that will be dearly missed but never forgotten Services to be held in Noblesville and Westfield A Celebration of Life Party will be held for family and friends in Westfield please consider donations to the following organizations Shelly supported: 1p36 Deletion Syndrome Support and Awareness (1p36dsa.org) Central Indiana Labrador Rescue and Adoption (cilra.org) Sheldon was born on the family farm on October 28 MN to parents Sam & Sophie (Kvamme) Roningen MN area before moving to Good Samaritan Society Heritage Grove in East Grand Forks where he lived independently for 3 years until the time of his passing Sheldon graduated from Fisher High School in 1951 He attended the NW School of Agriculture from 1951-1952 in Crookston Sheldon was drafted into the United States Army in 1953 and honorably discharged in 1955 He was stationed at the Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks Alaska serving as a Communication Specialist Sheldon was the Fisher township assessor for 26 years and a lifelong member of Fisher Lutheran Church Sheldon was a long-time supporter and contributor to the Polk County Historical Society He was also a proud contributor to the East Grand Forks Campbell Library He had a great interest in the Civil War era and donated a Cannon replica to the library which is displayed in a case that is a centerpiece for the library's Military section The Campbell Library honored his donations with a plaque that states how his generous donations have helped the present and future of our community His mission was to donate books so history would not be forgotten Sheldon's goal was that someone would mimic his donating and take over where he left off Sheldon's hobbies and past time activities included a ferocious love of reading where he looked forward to the many letters he received from family and friends Sheldon was a very important part of the Berg family his entire life He spent many holidays and special events with them and was considered a part of their family He spent many Sunday mornings at the Berg farm enjoying coffee visiting and getting those loving hugs from Alexis Left to mourn Sheldon's passing are his nephews; John Lori and Lisa; many relatives and the Berg family Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents; Sam & Sophie (Kvamme) sisters; Ione (Jim) Lillegaard; Lorraine (Jack) Nelson; Shirley (Earl) Lundquist memorials can be sent to Fisher Lutheran Church or the EGF Campbell Literacy Fund at the Community Foundation of GF and loyal friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years and Angela (Gary); and his treasured grandchildren Paul’s legacy continues with his great-grandchildren David (Carolyn); and many nieces and nephews Paul’s journey began on the family farm in DeSoto and took him to Logan High School in La Crosse Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War while stationed at Shepherd Air Force Base in Wichita Falls Paul’s career path reflected his hardworking and adventurous spirit He served as a patrolman with the Fond du Lac Police Force worked part-time at Uecker Witt Funeral Home and took on several over-the-road trucking jobs enjoying the open road and the independence it provided Paul had a passion for life’s simple joys and was an avid fan of racing and college basketball often finding freedom and joy on two wheels who brought him endless companionship and happiness Paul made a deep and personal commitment to his faith in Christ This newfound relationship brought him peace and hope providing strength and inspiration to his loved ones His unwavering trust in God’s grace became a cornerstone of his life and an enduring legacy for his family Those who knew Paul best remember his kind heart love of jokes and laughter (always accompanied by an affectionate “Uff Da”) His family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the great staff at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center for their love and care during Paul’s stay from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home The memorial service will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM with Military Honors to follow please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association Copy and paste the following link in your browser to donate:  https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=934285&fr_id=1060&pg=fund Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com  4vs2(6) USC 21 Michigan State Advances to Big Ten Semifinals As Sheldon Makes History4/25/2025 10:56:00 PM | Men's Tennis Spartans defeat (6) USC behind Sheldon’s record-tying match performance 1. #17 Peter Makk (USC) def. #39 Aristotelis Thanos (MSU) 6-4 2. Nathan Trouve (USC) def. #13 Ozan Baris (MSU) 3-6 3. #102 Max Sheldon (MSU) def 4. #111 Matthew Forbes (MSU) def 5. Mitchell Sheldon (MSU) vs 1. Matthew Forbes/Ozan Baris (MSU) def 2. D. Rakhmatullayev/Aristotelis Thanos (MSU) def 3. Mitchell Sheldon/Max Sheldon (MSU) vs Volodymyr Iakubenko/Connor Church (USC) 5-3 Order of finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (6,3,1,2,4) a third-level allowance with a $55,000 claiming option at 1 1/16 miles “That’s my doctor,” the jockey said Russell had every reason to be in a giving mood reigning Maryland-bred horse of the year Post Time dissected a solid group of horses in his 2025 debut “It’s the best three-other-than I’ve ever rode,” Russell said “It was a blessing that we still had this condition.” a Grade 2 winner with three Grade 1-placings on his record including a runner-up finish in last year's Breeders' Cup Mile at Del Mar “I [was] hanging onto him [last year] because in behind horses he travels so good,” Russell said about the equipment change “It’s when the real running starts Russell felt the blinkers made a huge difference “It was the perfect race to try him,” he added I had three of them in a line [in front of me] I tipped him out and jumped on the right lead I think we’re this close to him being a great horse.” drawing away to score by 13¼ lengths over stakes-placed Union Fleet in 1:41.31 over the fast track Stakes-placed Feeling Woozy finished a head behind the runner-up Then came stakes-winners Shaft’s Bullet Goodafternoonoscar and Bestsugardaddy completed the order of finish Stakes winner Be Better clipped heels and lost jockey Ismerio Villalobos Both rider and horse escaped without serious injury Seven’s Eleven and Wild Vine scratched Bred by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bowman, Dr. Brooke Bowman, and Milton Higgins III, Post Time is a 5-year-old by Frosted out of stakes winner Vielsalm by Fairbanks Ellen Charles’s Hillwood Stable and boasts a record of 10 wins and three third-place finishes from 16 starts for earnings of $1,266,550 there were a couple of times when Sheldon felt like he had to hold onto him longer than you would have liked,” trainer Brittany Russell said after Post Time completed a schooling session on Friday afternoon “He has that tendency to lean on horses a bit Maybe [the blinkers] help him step forward to what we’re trying to accomplish.” and Sheldon Russell indicated that Post Time might try to achieve the feat in Saratoga’s $1-million Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at one mile on June 7 and the debates surrounding trainer Bob Baffert Culture / Visual Arts rocky road that is flanked by dried vegetation while a rope is wrapped around his body from his shoulder to his feet This iconic photograph was made by Cincinnati-based photographer Michael Wilson who has been working with Lovett since 1992 they’ve developed a rapport that allows Wilson to capture Lovett not just as a performer There is a quiet ease in their work together that reveals itself in every composition.  Louis Arts+Culture newsletter to discover must-attend art exhibits Seeing Music/Hearing Pictures presents a never-before-seen collection of Wilson’s photographs of Lovett along with his album cover photography and portraits of his Cincinnati neighbors On April 10, Wilson and Lovett will sit down together for an artist conversation titled “Michael Wilson and Lyle Lovett: Collaboration and Conversation,” at The Sheldon we spoke with Wilson about how he began photographing album covers how his relationship with Lovett has evolved over the years and whether the longevity of their relationship makes it easier to capture the essence of a person (Some answers have been edited for clarity.) How did you begin photographing musicians?  music was my main interest outside of photography flipping through the LPs and reading who played bass and where it was recorded If I saw a record cover with a beautiful photograph I would turn it over to see who the photographer and art director were.  I was a photographer’s assistant at a textbook publisher in Cincinnati I worked in a darkroom and could say I was working professionally as a photographer but my interest in photography was being sort of sapped I would go to record stores and would be reminded that there are people doing this kind of work who was in illustration and had gone freelance about a year before I did but what I heard in my gut was him questioning: Have you told anybody you want to do this work and I sent them to a name I saw on the back of a bunch of record covers It turned out that that name belonged to the head of the art department for Warner Brothers Records.  She wrote back and connected me with a band called The BoDeans and they ended up using one of the images for a project On a visit to Los Angeles for another project I showed her some of the work I had been doing as a freelancer including a few personal pieces—and one of those ended up becoming a cover for a band called The Replacements.  the art directors at Warner Brothers were all friends with the art directors at Capitol and Sony That connection actually ended up leading to Lyle Lovett How has your relationship changed through that time?  I wouldn’t have expected to use the word relationship in connection with someone I’m going to work for There’s a lot of knowledge built into those years.  Are there any particular shoots with Lovett that stand out to you There are strong memories associated with each of them There have been times when I’ve traveled with him on his tour bus but the one that jumps out to me was the first time I photographed him I wanted to find a really simple beautiful light to make a formal portrait We photographed at his house and had done some other pictures around and the place I would end up doing it at was a modest motel where I was staying in a town outside of Houston but I couldn’t help but wonder what he was thinking but I’m also glad we’ve moved on from that hotel room That picture is hanging at The Sheldon.  can you speak about that collection?  It’s an interesting show because it brings together work from two very distinct places—work I was commissioned to make and personal work driven purely by the desire to make pictures I don’t know if the contrast makes it harder or more interesting for the viewer but The Sheldon is the perfect place for it to happen because it’s also a music venue One of the galleries has a collection of portraits that are artists I’ve photographed who have performed there and another gallery is dedicated entirely to the Lyle Lovett work.  The title was designed to speak to the pictures that are specific to the music business I want to make pictures that look like how a certain band or musician sounds When you’re trying to capture the essence of a person does the long relationship you have with Lovett make that easier since you know each other so well It gets rid of some of the throat clearing that you might go through when meeting a stranger It does eliminate needing to get to a place where the person being photographed knows that they can trust you but it doesn’t make the pictures easier to come by Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news from Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull Our award-winning content brings readers revealing profiles Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news Thanks for visiting ! 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Gothamist is a website about New York City news 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 Donna Vee Sheldon, 78, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away February 11, 2025 at Via Christi Village with family at her side. Donna was born September 30, 1946 in Ogden, UT to Vernon Royal Dillon and Margaret Jane (Brown) Dillon. Shortly thereafter,... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Donna Vee Sheldon created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Available by phone 24/7 (620) 231-4700 Copyright © 2025 Bath-Naylor Funeral Home & Crematory A Senate bill that would have ended President Donald Trump’s tariffs was brought down by the absence of a key Democratic vote Wednesday Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island missed the proceedings because he was traveling back the U.S. from South Korea, where he had attended an environmental conference Mitch McConnell of Kentucky—were absent for Wednesday’s vote The measure failed by a 49-49 margin—one short of the majority needed to pass Headed back from the 10th Our Ocean Conference, where I was the sole US official. pic.twitter.com/w9X38WDBWM Those three senators sided with Democrats again Wednesday Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here Headed back from the 10th Our Ocean Conference, where I was the sole US official. pic.twitter.com/w9X38WDBWM William Vaillancourt has written for The Progressive Sunday, January 19, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes Kalamazoo Location 6080 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 375-2900 Driving Directions At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice Kalamazoo Animal Rescue 4669 Executive Drive Portage, MI 49002 (269) 226-8570 Web Site Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home Ambati 1830 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 349-4961 Driving Directions Web Site Taylor's Florist and Gifts 215 E. Michigan Ave. Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 657-6256 Driving Directions Web Site Everyone who knew Shane Sheldon would quickly agree on three things: Shane was loyal to his core his attention to detail was second to none Shane’s passion for serving his community was evident in his every action From his infectious smile and generosity to his sincere listening and deep care Shane joyfully embraced every moment as a gift and welcomed every person as a friend Shane will long be remembered by those he so dearly loved and it was always important for Shane to ensure she was cared for Shane attended Portage Public Schools and enjoyed hanging out at his grandparents’ house on Austin Lake especially travel baseball for the Maroons Shane attended Portage Central High School basketball and was a kicker and tight end on the football team and he was often “sick” on Mondays but he’d usually get there by noon on Tuesdays to be eligible to play football on Friday nights Shane was an excellent right-handed pitcher despite being legally blind in his left eye and was drafted out of Gordon Junior College in Barnesville After signing baseballs for his instructors in hopes of passing grades he spent a few years pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers Farm League before a torn rotator cuff forced his retirement Shane began his restaurant career at Bravo mentored Shane about the food service industry Shane continued to forge his legacy in the industry contributing significantly to the success of many local restaurants including Kalamazoo’s University Roadhouse He realized his dream of owning his own restaurant when he opened BOLD in Texas Corners in 2009 While running food and beverage at The Moors who was studying interior design at Western Michigan University Shane and Jeanna dated for fifteen years before Shane proposed The happy couple married in Grand Rapids on November 5 they returned home and settled into their life together Shane was the most loyal man anyone could ever meet he did it and never strayed from his commitments after being inspired by his experiences in Italy With a deep passion for creating memorable experiences for his teams and patrons Shane constantly researched menus and critiqued meals when he went out He loved going out to dinner and getting a good drink as well as the experience of exploring the entire menu He was very particular about his food and possessed a vast knowledge of ingredients and a refined pallet His two passions were work and family with those two things blending seamlessly together Shane would do anything to support and care for his people Shane’s “All good” attitude inspired people; everyone felt included and called to be their best versions when in his good company Shane loved golf and often traveled for the competition of a Pro-am He was a Michigan State Spartans’ fan as well as a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan His love for the Steelers began when he was gifted a Terry Bradshaw autographed football at the age of 12 His favorite drink was a perfect Manhattan using Four Roses Small Batch Shane enjoyed relaxing at home with Jeanna He relished the privilege of using his gifts and talents to serve his community and consciously nurture his relationships Shane proved a powerful role model for living a wholehearted life every moment we shared with Shane is a gift we will forever hold dear As we face a future in the absence of Shane’s steadfast confidence and companionship may we find comfort in carrying his legacy In each moment we welcome opportunities to learn and grow celebrate life’s everyday moments with a delicious meal and lift our glasses with a joyful “Cheers!” Please join us for a Life Story Celebration on Sunday from 1-4 PM at Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes Celebrate Shane’s life online by sharing favorite stories and photos on his dedicated web page at BetzlerLifeStory.com Memorial donations may be directed to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue located in Portage (4669 Executive Drive Portage JavaScript is disabled. In order to use all of the features on betzlerlifestory.com, enable JavaScript.Close to Brenda James Eckrote and Gary Lewis Eckrote in Danville He was a graduate of State College Area High School Sheldon worked with passion in the hospitality industry at various restaurants and taverns in State College He continued that path of passion to serve others when he moved to Winston-Salem in 2011 His magnetic personality touched all those he interacted with Sheldon lived a joy-filled life; his energy and laughter were infectious His thoughtfulness and kindness made him a best friend to many His work ethic and leadership talent garnered much respect Sheldon’s current responsibility was as General Manager of Recreation Billiards Sheldon was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Lewis Eckrote and Helene Eisenhower Eckrote and his maternal grandfather whom he never had a chance to know Emma and Levi Eckrote; a large extended family; his girlfriend of 5 years Hillary Jones; many friends and his beloved pets.  A celebration of Sheldon’s life will be held from 5:30-8:30 PM A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Danville Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com 'You can’t chase hits': Francona benches Candelario amid strugglesApril 29th CINCINNATI -- The Reds have been waiting for corner infielder to get hot and show some consistent production and Candelario is going to the bench while manager Terry Francona gives regular playing time to Noelvi Marte at third base and Spencer Steer at first base “We actually talked to him today," Francona said on Monday ahead of the Reds' 3-1 win vs He’s a veteran player that’s had some really good years it’s hard because there’s guys ahead of him and talk to him and let him know I certainly understand and care but that I don’t always have the answer you’re looking for It's no tiny thing for a smaller-market team to sit a player like Candelario $45 million contract as Cincinnati's top free-agent acquisition ahead of the 2024 season Candelario was batting .113 with a .411 OPS and two home runs But after he went 3-for-6 in his first two games the switch-hitter is 6-for-74 (.081) with 27 strikeouts much of the Reds' lineup has stepped it up Marte has been one of its hottest hitters since his second recall from Triple-A Louisville on April 12 and has earned his way into the lineup After struggling while limited to a designated hitter role Steer has produced more since moving to first base last week “I guess the guys are doing great right now doing good stuff," Candelario told MLB.com often struggled during the first year of his contract in 2024 -- especially early in the season 20 homers and 56 RBIs before missing the last six weeks on the injured list with a fractured left big toe “When you’re not having much results … it’s tough It’s tough sometimes not playing," Candelario said you’re not taking anything for granted and working really hard to be consistent again and help the team win Candelario already sat in four of the nine games on the just-concluded road trip Francona put him in Sunday's lineup at Colorado because he had a decent track record against pitcher Ryan Feltner But the Rockies made a late decision to start Bradley Blalock instead In the 8-1 Reds win Candelario went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts “I just didn’t want to tell him he was playing and then tell him he was not playing," Francona said Sunday As the Reds opened a seven-game homestand on Monday vs Candelario must make the most of the opportunities he's given His evaluation won't be strictly results-based That’s a hard way to play," Francona said "He talked about trying to find rhythm and I tried to explain to him that in [Miami] but he swung the bat really well and we thought we’d play him the next day We want to kind of reassure him that it's more approach Francona and the Reds are taking a different approach with second baseman Matt McLain who snapped a career-high 0-for-21 slump with a seventh-inning single Monday who is now 6-for-46 with 17 strikeouts in 12 games since returning from the injured list on April 15 Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Back in Monday's lineup batting second McLain is viewed as a valuable defensive contributor for the infield even when he isn't hitting well He had a couple of tough days," Francona said "I thought it would do him some good.” McLain didn't feel like he was pressing at the plate "It’s more frustrating," McLain said You just got to keep grinding and find a way put your head down and go to work for the team the 'Big Bang Theory' prequel series ended its run in 2024 Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty ; Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty ; Amy Sussman/Getty Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty ; Amanda Edwards/FilmMagic Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty ; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 ; Amanda Edwards/Getty Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2023 ; Amanda Edwards/FilmMagic Bill Inoshita / 2023 Warner Bros ; Monica Schipper/Getty Bill Inoshita / 2024 Warner Bros ; Bruce Glikas/WireImage  A celebration of life will be held at a later date  Arrangements are under the care of the Andringa Funeral Home – Sheldon the son of James and Beverly (Hofer) Culliton was born on March 10 He received his education through high school in Sioux City While at the village he worked at Northwest Enterprises (Summit) at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center at the age of 53 years  Even though Bob was never able to accomplish the things in life that the world sees as a success Bob was able to accomplish much more than material things Bob was able to laugh and love like no other His ability to turn your bad day into a good day was unmatched His contagious laughter and goofy personality were the cures He was always looking to prank anyone in his sight whether that be his way of scaring you or offering you one of his noise making toys and taking it back at the last second No matter the number of people in the room or how big the room was and Dr Pepper that was set in front of him was 0% He definitely ate his money's worth at the buffet His random dancing and his love for anything Christmas will be missed He is free from his earthly burdens and is now enjoying dancing in the streets of heaven and seeing the reason for Christmas firsthand but I'd rather see you pain free with our Lord.   Left to cherish his memory are his brother Todd Culliton; guardians Andrew and Kari Rutledge and their children Doreen Van Tilburg; other relatives and friends  Robert was preceded in death by his parents It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sheldon Lee Withrow Sheldon embraced life with passion and purpose finding freedom and joy in the thrill of speed and the open road a reflection of his adventurous and fearless spirit Sheldon worked hard with becoming an Electrician he got his journeyman’s license and said he wanted to become a lineman Sheldon’s kind and generous heart shone brightly He found true fulfillment in helping others always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need His caring nature and infectious laughter left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him He shared an unbreakable bond with his nieces and nephews whose lives were forever enriched by his unwavering love and boundless energy His bright smile and joyful presence will be profoundly missed Jackie Yates; Ashton Withrow; and Jaymes Withrow; his foreign exchange sisters and brothers; grandparents Donna and Joseph Bordelon; and numerous nieces Sheldon is preceded in death by his mother Sheldon’s memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Sheldon’s final ride to follow will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Pine Forest Baptist Church and will conclude at 14795 Duncan Woods Lane Everyone is welcome to his memorial service; he was loved by all His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium I can remember you being so small the last time I saw I can’t believe all this is true nieces and nephews and guide them every step of the way they will need you I was bless to know him and teach him a short time in church He was a special kid and has always held a special place in my heart his passing was way too soon and he will be forever missed To his family and friends Sheldon Withrow always going to be in our hearts… Sending out love and hugs to all people in his life …I hope your find peace… Sheldon Withrow always loved his motorcycle that was his peace 🕊️… just know you going to be missed so much we love you Sheldon and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing 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 Leeds United’s plans to increase the capacity of Elland Road up to 56,500 are beginning to take shape The Championship side, who will be returning to the Premier League in 2025-26 were given the green light by Leeds City Council to add nearly 20,000 seats to Elland Road The Athletic has seen the planned outline — which will be submitted as a hybrid planning application for Leeds’ Elland Road redevelopment — and can reveal that work is set to begin in September Although the club were given planning permission to increase Elland Road to a capacity of up to 56,500 people the document clarifies that the maximum capacity will be 53,000 that Leeds United will be able to host more supporters than Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock (52,888) and Newcastle United’s St James’ Park (52,305) the architects overseeing the Elland Road development were behind the Main Stand expansion at Anfield as well as Leicester City’s state-of-the-art training facility The Athletic has analysed their expansion plans of which the North Stand is currently at an outline stage and has broken down what you need to know… On April 23, Leeds City Council approved two key recommendations to ensure the expansion plans can become a reality The first recommendation they signed off on will see them negotiate the sale of the council-owned land behind Elland Road’s Don Revie (North) and John Charles (West) stands This means Leeds United can now buy the land from the council at a price that is independently valued and one that will reflect the going market price The second recommendation approved by the council will see them enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) a non-binding agreement between two or more parties to collaborate with the Lowy Family Group (LFG) This agreement between the council and LFG enables them to work together on a regeneration strategy for the council-owned land around Elland Road which includes the park and ride next to Fullerton Park Lowfields Road and the car parks on either side of Wesley Street This is where Leeds United may seek full planning permission for one part of the Elland Road redevelopment while outlining planning permission for another part of the same site under the same application seeking full planning permission for the West Stand and outlining their plans for the North Stand with a detailed design to be submitted at a later date They are common when it comes to major developments as it enables work to begin sooner on one phase of the site before the final plans for the other part of the site are known The plans for the West Stand are set to see it expanded from 8,000 to 17,750 while the North Stand — if they settle on the plans detailed in their outline — is due to be increased from 10,401 to 15,300 The proposed reconstruction of the West Stand will see it extend into Fullerton Car Park and is going to include a “broader range of facilities and experiences for both matchday and non-matchday use” phase one will see the construction of new tiers a new roof and internal spaces before the north-west corner is demolished with the erection of a new facade at the same time The builders will then demolish and fit out the West and South-West corners before works are carried out to the retained lower tier of the West Stand and the North-West corner The document notes that it “will be similar in scale to the existing East Stand” Advanced site works are set to begin in September but the West Stand construction is not expected to begin until May 2026 and is due to last until the fourth quarter of 2028 The construction plans for the North Stand are yet to be finalised and are still in an outline stage which means how they appear in their plans is not what it may look like once the redevelopment has been completed The hybrid planning application notes that the North Stand forms phase two of the redevelopment plans and is due to run in parallel with the West Stand construction although it will not be completed until two years after the West Stand the North Stand will retain its lower tier as well as see a new upper tier constructed along with internal spaces The plans highlight that the full renovation will not be ready until the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2030 which is when the North Stand is due to open This is dependent on the eventual final design of the North Stand A phased approach for both stands is being adopted to ensure Elland Road can continue to operate with minimal disruption and no loss of seating capacity during the redevelopment you can expect there to be new hospitality areas — and Elland Road is no different Early renderings suggest they will offer a wider range of food and drink than currently available in Elland Road The plan is to also create a “diverse range of spaces and experiences” that will “encourage early arrivals and extended stays” while also creating the opportunity for the facilities to be used on non-matchdays.  Leeds United are exploring the possibility of also making improvements to the South Stand which could result in an increase in general admission A consultation process for the South Stand has begun with the club seeking feedback from supporters The plans also suggests that the redevelopment will ensure Elland Road is “capable of hosting tournaments for sustained growth” pointing to the potential of international matches for both the men’s and women’s England teams Other events include FIFA and UEFA tournaments A social and economic section in the document notes that “120 to 205 new permanent jobs” at the club and its foundation will be created as a result of the redevelopment while it is predicted two million visitors will attend Elland Road every year The overall gross value added estimate predicts between £22million to £29million ($29.3m to $38.6m) as a result of direct economic benefits indirect tourism benefits and indirect supply chain and induced benefits Dan Sheldon is a football news correspondent for The Athletic. He has previously covered Manchester City, Manchester United and Southampton FC. Follow Dan on Twitter @Dan_Sheldon_ The NASCAR Xfinity Series brought the show to Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday, and it’s been a rough showing for the wheelmen in The Lone Star State. There’s been an abundance of yellow flags throughout the race thus far, and the latest one saw Sheldon Creed’s afternoon go up in smoke The 2, 17, & 00 have a meeting on the backstretch while in the #XfinitySeries top 10. pic.twitter.com/XpPD8gDdeH In the time afterwards, Creed was hopping mad: “I’m tired of this shit,” Creed said via his radio, per Dalton Hopkins of Frontstretch. The No. 00 wheelman added: “F*** yeah! F*** yes! I’m so tired of inexperience taking us out of this shit,” per Toby Christie of Racing America. Considering this is Day’s second start in the Xfinity Series of his career, it isn’t hard to discern who Creed is speaking about. Evidently, the Hendrick Motorsports wheelman didn’t make a friend in the Haas Factory Team driver in Texas. He’ll have some apologizing to do, at least in Creed’s eyes. Top 101Shane BeamerPuts NCAA on blast Hot3Trump By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein. Hendrick believes they have something in the 19-year-old prospect, but it’s been a rough start to his Xfinity Series career. His only other start was at Martinsville, where Day finished P21. He’s raced five times in the Truck Series for Spire Motorsports in 2025, his best finish being P15 twice this year, at Homestead-Miami and Bristol. Meanwhile, Creed has become a mainstay in the Xfinity Series, impressing at times. However, he’s still looking for the first win since joining the circuit. He’s made it to Victory Lane eight times in the Truck Series, but he’s still yet to take the checkered flag in NASCAR’s second-best circuit. Time will tell what the future holds for Sheldon Creed and Corey Day, but they’re not on each other’s good-sides this afternoon. Some fences will have to be mended over some Texas barbecue. Hot3Trump, Saban blastedNIL order ripped On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media Larry dedicated his life to his career as a parts counter person at a Toyota dealership for 41 years touching the lives of countless people with his compassion and wisdom Larry was an unwavering source of kindness to everyone who knew him Larry is survived by his loving common law wife of 44 years Larry will be remembered for his gregarious laugh and ability to make everyone feel like a long-lost friend A celebration of Larry's life will be held at a future time around June or July of 2025 Police said a 38-year-old Fort Greene man was fatally stabbed on the subway Friday morning in Lower Manhattan during rush hour NYPD officials said John Sheldon was riding a southbound train on the 4/5/6 line around 8:40 a.m leading Sheldon to become enraged and start shouting The other man then stabbed Sheldon once in the torso After the train stopped at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station continued shouting and the other man stabbed him a second time on the platform First responders took Sheldon in critical condition to Bellevue Hospital Police said they were looking for a man in his 30s wearing a black jacket and black headphones who fled the station after the incident Officials were still investigating the incident and whether the men knew each other Sheldon is the first person to be killed in the city’s transit system so far this year The NYPD recorded 10 homicides in public transit last year The MTA said southbound 4 and 5 trains would bypass Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall while police investigated. The transit agency said riders could board and exit 6 trains on the station’s northbound platform, and could take southbound 6 trains from 14th Street–Union Square for service to City Hall. Correction: Due to incorrect information initially provided by the NYPD, an earlier version of this story misidentified the stabbing victim. This story has been also been updated with additional information. Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected]. Charles is a Day-of reporter focused on breaking news and enterprise. He’s very friendly and can be reached at [email protected], or more securely on whatsapp/signal 631-295-6715 The NYPD says it's arrested a 44-year-old Brooklyn man in the incident from earlier this month. New city data shows police helped clear thousands of homeless from the streets but it’s unclear where they ended up. Goldsteins Rosenberg's Funeral Directors Suburban North