Editor’s Note: This article is a review and includes subjective thoughts smothers the landscape as it struggles against the weight of the snow.  American painter Winslow Homer (1836–1910) introduces us to a fox treading through the snowy foreground Homer’s is accurately black-eared and black-legged a dollop of white crowning the tip of its tail.  It must have been a week since its last meal; where 12 red berries hang from a leafless shrub to its left It’s a kind of nonhuman “Rückenfigur,” a portrait from behind the subject that instantly thrusts us into its mind body and predicament regardless of whether we so choose this painting is not merely an invitation to identify and sympathize with the animal let’s follow Homer’s instructions and see what the fox might see The sharp but numbing pain of frigid ice crystals on your skin The overwhelming stimulation of ocean and snow and wind and hunger and the ground giving way when you need it most — and then without warning their raucous caws piercing the raw bitter air their pitch-black feathers rendering them demons in low light They’re in search of a meal hearty enough to feed all seven of them The two ringleaders of the group have set their sights on our fox eyeing it over and considering how best to proceed “The Fox Hunt,” answers in the affirmative But no matter; anything will eat anything if the conditions require it It has not the advantage of flight nor the energy to sustain a fight It’s grounded by gravity and being pulled deeper down It set out as a predator and now finds itself the prey It suffers a reversal of fortunes and fates What looms in the air between one lone fox and seven restless crows — two directly above between the bellowing of the birds and the ruffling of their feathers He charges it with electric anticipation in leaving open what comes next he permeates it with a delicate precarity that binds both species We’re bearing witness to a terrifyingly ruthless Darwinian struggle for the privilege of survival I want to turn your attention to the lower left corner of the composition where Homer has signed (and dated) the picture “HOMER,” in slanted capital letters half-sunken in snow The serif on the “H” peeks out above the ice; so with the bushy tail of the “R.” The front leg and tail of his signature overtly echo those of his fox.  What are the implications of this mirroring of forms Homer implies that he identifies with this fox’s plight — or He was 57 when he made this picture; was he thinking about the permanence of his life’s work and of his legacy Darwin had published his theory of natural selection a mere three decades prior in 1859 — was this a commentary on the gut-wrenching reality of interspecies dynamics?  considering that Homer loved the ocean and did indeed paint “The Fox Hunt” in winter is this scene a broader meditation on the insignificance of any single temporal existence in the face of Nature and her forces?  one he created months before his death in 1909 sixteen years after “The Fox Hunt.” “Right and Left,” it’s called their plumage rendered with virtuosic precision startled birds in that state of limbo between life and death It makes me think Homer is continually mulling over ideas about transience and legacy — and about how best to capture these tensions of life in paint In his seascapes and shorescapes we find fearful and staggeringly beautiful depictions of violence These poetic pictures present themselves as open questions with little interest in specific Their tensions and ambiguities are as complex as the natural dynamics they describe When Homer signed “The Fox Hunt” in letters half-obscured by snow I wonder if he worried his legacy would suffer a similar fate drowned out by vicissitudes of time and taste.  The paintings he left behind — those are timeless Weili Jin ’28 is an Arts & Life columnist from San Diego studying economics and art history His favorite art museum is the National Gallery University Academics Campus Life Graduate 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AI-generated artwork “Where Acorns Become Oaks,” was selected as the contest winner “The AI system I used to generate the images required very specific and intentional language to accurately depict what I had in mind,” said Winslow It would sometimes add or remove elements I hadn’t mentioned It took a lot of patience and trial and error but after going back and forth with the system I was able to create an end result I’m really proud of.” The contest challenged students to represent Elon University through AI-generated visuals drawing inspiration from the institution’s alma mater Judges found that Winslow’s design effectively captured the prompt through symbolic imagery — oak leaves and students discovering a community in which they can grow “A major part of Elon’s identity is its deep connection to nature which I showcased through visual details like leaves “I was especially drawn to the imagery of students picking an acorn against a backdrop of towering oaks.” Her ability to navigate the complexities of AI didn’t come out of nowhere Winslow had already worked with image-generation tools in the past building a foundation that gave her the confidence to take on the contest’s creative challenge “I had previously experimented with generating images using various AI tools I was able to deepen my understanding and push creative boundaries,” she said encouraged Winslow to participate in the contest knowing she had previous experience with AI-generated content And he wasn’t surprised to see the sophomore garner praise “Lauren represented the School of Communications very well and I am immensely proud of her creativity and hard work to use and leverage AI,” he said Winslow encourages her fellow students to also embrace digital tools “Becoming skilled at leveraging AI takes practice,” she said “It shouldn’t be a tool you’re afraid to embrace AI has the power to elevate your creativity it’s important to recognize when its use is appropriate for the setting Whenever you incorporate AI into your work Make sure to always acknowledge where your digital creation originated.” This artwork draws deeply from the spirit of Elon University’s alma mater and enduring community into a symbolic emblem of place and purpose The hands reaching gently into a basket of acorns represent the promise and potential nurtured beneath Elon’s storied oaks echoing the “halls of learning” that invite students toward wisdom and service Framed by a border of oak leaves and acorns the image honors the university’s name and the strength found in both its natural landscape and academic mission this piece reflects the belief that Elon is a home for all who seek to grow with integrity The university’s Data Nexus hosted DataFest from April 10-14 with a variety of events and programs including a two-part music and data workshop and a keynote titled “AI’s Music Problem and Music’s AI Problem,” featuring Christopher White associate professor of music theory at UMASS Amherst Elon University Professor of History Michael Matthews explores the romantic and sexual lives of Mexico City’s poor and working class during the rule of Porfirio Diaz The 6th annual Maker Takeover featured students’ experiments business and creative works to showcase the hard work taking place in Elon University’s Maker Hub Nia James says when doctors weren’t taking her pain seriously her athletic trainer and Elon alum John Lavender ’94 was her lifesaving advocate The graduate of Elon University’s human services studies program works on policy advocacy in Washington in a prestigious fellowship with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Get more Elon news delivered to your inbox © 2025 Elon University | All Rights Reserved Three South Jersey girls relay teams advanced to spots in the ultimate races at last weekend's Penn Relays the world's most prestigious track and Relay Carnival The Winslow girls 4-by-400-meter relay team broke a long-standing South Jersey in their event at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field Skhye Seamon and Cinniya Robinson in the South Jersey Large School championship race broke a record set by Willingboro in 2001 and earn the Eagles a slot in the nine-team Championship of America race The Cherokee 4x800 relay of Alyssa Suriano Sofia Recinto and Maddie Meder ran a 9:13.67 in the Championship of America The Chiefs won their South Jersey Large School heat with an All-time Top-10 South Jersey time (9:15.02) before finishing eighth in the Championship of America The Ocean City distance medley relay was an eighth-place finisher in the Championship of America DMR Carly Godfrey and Maeve Smith ran a time of 11:58.64 just the third South Jersey team to break the 12-minute mark in the event Lenape ran 11:58.64 in 2012 and Cherokee ran 11:54.48 in 2023 to set the South Jersey record The Willingboro girls were South Jersey's fastest 4x100 relay team Aaliyah Robinson and Nester Wea ran a 47.66 to finish second in a race that also included Winslow and Pennsauken Lindenwold junior Egypt Bolan was the top United States finisher in the high jump with a leap of 5-foot-8 3/4 tied for the eighth best mark in South Jersey history The South Jersey record is 5-10 1/2 by Megan Kirschling of West Deptford in 2012 The Willingboro girls placed second in the Philadelphia-area 4x400 in a race that also included Kingsway and Pennsauken The Winslow boys successfully carried the South Jersey banner The Eagles won a Philadelphia-area championship as Karon Ali Kristopher Jackson and Dominic Bassey ran 3:16.12 in a race that also included Camden and Deptford Ali and Jackson were joined by Jacoby James and Nyquir Helton in the 4x100 relay After winning their qualifying heat in 41.86 the Eagles placed eighth in the Northeast final in 42.22 Tom Rimback grew up reading the Burlington County Times and Courier Post sports sections and began writing for the BCT in 1996 He has covered everything from Super Bowls and Final Fours to Tri-County Swimming but he’s 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Upgrade now. A wide-ranging conversation between authors Eric Rickstad and Don Winslow Don Winslow is the author of twenty-one acclaimed including the New York Times bestsellers The Force and The Border the #1 international bestseller The Cartel Savages was made into a feature film by three-time Oscar-winning writer-director Oliver Stone and The Border sold to FX in a major multimillion-dollar deal to air as a weekly television series beginning in 2020 antiterrorist trainer and trial consultant Winslow lives in California and Rhode Island DON WINSLOW: You’ve been writing crime novels to great success for a while now. What sets your novels apart is that they are recognized as much for your original voice, language and character development as they are for their suspense and violence. Your most recent novel, Lilith was an NPR Books We Love Book of the Year and was longlisted for the Aspen Words Literary prize for “an influential work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture.” Not a lot of crime novels rise to this level of literary recognition The Sympathizer is a crime novel and a spy novel The Shining is “horror” but also one of the greatest Great American novels every written Your own novels have impeccable writing and characterization literary” fiction where the writing is not original DON WINSLOW: I think your work also sets itself apart by focusing on the victims and the aftermath and consequences victims and survivors of crime carry with them for the rest of their lives A lot of crime fiction focuses on the cat and mouse ERIC RICKSTAD: I focus on the victims because I’ve known a lot of victims of crime and violence I’ve seen the toll it takes on victims and their families that my friend I mentioned would never had done what he’d done if he’d not witnessed horrific violence as a boy for which he was never given help to process that trauma It is not an excuse for his actions at all But take away that awful experience that changed his own trajectory DON WINSLOW: To be clear, your books are also known to be utterly terrifying and addictive as well. They have that rare mix of both the artistic use of language and voice and being ramped up with incredible tension and suspense. They are literally books that readers cannot put down. Your newest, Remote: The Six is as well written as any of your previous novels but it is also the most terrifying and commercial It is full bore FBI serial killer manhunt with a manipulative and cunning killer that feels as groundbreaking as Hannibal Lecter was While there is a strong appetite from readers for serial killer novels these novels prove harder and harder to pull off successfully ERIC RICKSTAD: Serial killers fascinate us They’ve frightened and enthralled us going back to at least 1574 a French hermit and cannibal was convicted of murdering four children and terrorizing a community I myself have been captivated and repulsed by them since 1978 I was in fifth grade then and I picked up a Reader’s Digest to flip through during reading time and stopped on a page of photos I thought were of different men There was one photo of man screaming and in such a fury he seemed positively possessed with rage I was stunned to find out these photos were all of the same man: Ted Bundy He was not the “infamous” household name yet literally across the road from my mom’s childhood home and just miles from where I was reading about him I couldn’t fathom how a person could commit such atrocities There is no rational explanation for killing and torturing other people is utter madness to us but entirely rational to him Q’s reasons are tapped into a realm that is profoundly dark and secretive and conspiratorial He believes what he is doing is for some better societal good we are forced to see what he is doing from his own perspective He is so chilling and calculating and certain in righteousness that he repels and draws us you tear down pop culture ideas about and around serial killers Stark dismisses profiling and the FBI’s Behavioral Science department out of hand He doesn’t believe behavioral science is science at all He faults TV shows and novels like The Silence of the Lambs and other pop cultural phenomena for elevating the notion that profiling is more crucial in helping to solve criminal investigations than it is in reality Stark is a skeptic and a pragmatic professional who finds and follows evidence is of the belief that while profiling might be peripherally helpful to a small degree it has never actually helped catch a real killer Bundy was caught because an escaped victim identified his VW Bug The Son of Sam was caught because of a parking meter fine The Golden State Killer was caught because of DNA forensic evidence Agent Stark in the novel posits that if Ted Bundy had been profiled at the time of his crimes a profiler would likely have deemed Bundy a basement dweller I had fun working completely against and dismantling what Stark sees as a pop culture myth and that has become almost its own industry pop culture DON WINSLOW: You often bring other genres to your crime novels with great success The Silent Girls and The Names of the Dead Girls have elements of horror Remote dives into a speculative/SciFi element when Stark is forced to work with a mysterious man with a vague past by the name of Gilles Garnier an individual who can supposedly view people and places remotely with his mind This cranks up the suspense exponentially and goes to disturbing places beyond anything Stark or Garnier it’s believable and feels grounded in reality How were you able to pull off this SciFi angle so successfully and many people tend to be regarding this type of “ability.” He needs proof Lukas is “forced to work with” Garnier and Garnier “claims to be” and is “supposedly” a remote viewer Stark leaves it to Garnier to prove to him This escalates the suspense and the risk to Stark as to whether Garnier is not what Garnier is an odd and mysterious person and isn’t sure himself at times just who he is But he is integral to all the terrifying ways the novel unfolds It’s a lot of fun to write such an enigmatic character which of course creates the ultimate in cat and mouse IF the killer can see those who are after him I liked creating that tension that maybe there is always another explanation for the strange things that are occurring and most of your standalone novels are set in small towns Remote: The Six is set across great swaths of the United States as Stark and Garnier try to hunt down the rampaging Tableau Killer This novel is set across the United States ERIC RICKSTAD: A challenge only in the best of ways as a writer I prefer to read and write novels with a setting that is a character itself from Lehane and Chandler to Shirley Jackson and De Maurier all have such a great sense of place In Remote I had the chance to write about Colorado and the suburbs of DC where FBI and CIA agents and their families live was a fun departure too An FBI Special Agent I spoke with at length mentioned a region of Virginia coined Spookville because it’s almost exclusively FBI and CIA agents living there This is your first novel with a main protagonist as an FBI agent yet Stark jumps off the page as if you’ve written this type of character for ages You immerse the reader in the stress and cost of his work and tactics an agent needs to hunt a serial killer How did you nail what feels like such in-depth insider knowledge ERIC RICKSTAD: I was very fortunate to speak with two longtime They spoke to me on the phone for hours and exchanged numerous emails I could not have written Remote without their input They told me everything from the gear and weaponry FBI agents would to surveil and swarm a house in very specific situation to hi-tech surveillance and going undercover Authenticity is paramount and I hope I did their important careers justice for the readers to enjoy DON WINSLOW: You have another law enforcement professional who gives you advice I am friends with Vermont State Police’s Detective Lieutenant of Major Crimes Unit He supervises all of Vermont’s homicide investigations We met when we both signed on as first-time Little League coaches for our kids’ 1st grade team He soon found out I was a crime writer and I found out he was a homicide detective especially when he told he was going to listen to The Silent Girls on his drive to a Homicide Detectives conference in New Hampshire and loved it I thought he’d find all kinds of holes in it or roll his eyes I’d ask questions while we were coaching and still do when we drop off and pick up our kids at school DON WINSLOW: Lukas Stark has his own mysterious and frightening backstory too but something truly shattering and violent happened when he was a boy that has trouble and colored his entire life but this Tableau Killer case is causing it to come back in ways he isn’t seem able to control and leading to his making questionable personal choices He also brings a personal element of voyeurism into his character arc and the intense plot of the novel Remote Viewing is the ultimate in voyeurism His boyhood was scarred by a horrific event that ties in with why he became an agent to begin with His own trauma led to a different path than my friend who was killed by the Colorado police but it is still a path whose genesis is in violence It informs him and if not handled and controlled by him at all times even in his marriage leads to a sort of paranoia he always carries with him a sense of wanting to know what is going on with others closest to him at all times a sense of wanting to be a fly on the wall he has access to a lot of surveillance technology himself to take advantage of to do just that DON WINSLOW: There is a lot of technology and cutting-edge science in Remote It is the underpinning of the entire novel really we learn that Gilles Garnier and Q are linked by a mysterious past tied to a covert program involved in extremely nefarious and dangerous endeavors that are terrifying for humanity The technological ability to create and tamper with the natural state of human beings is here and has been for a while in Remote we have a full-on FBI serial killer manhunt terrifying serial killer whose reason for killing might be more terrifying than the killings themselves; a SciFi bent with a remote viewer who might not be what or who he even says his the dismantling of pop culture myths about serial killers and profiling and an FBI agent whose past is haunting him all written and pulled off as only you can do it It is an extraordinary read and reminds me of other classics like Michael Mann’s Manhunter DON WINSLOW: Good thing the second book in the Remote series hits July 8th Masthead About Advertisers: Contact Us Privacy Policy Become a member for as low as $5/month by Jacob Hancock-Hernández LaToya Winslow will lead weekly workshops beginning May 7 at the Greensboro Cultural Center goal setting — these are just a few of the topics LaToya Winslow plans to cover during her four-week residency with Creative Greensboro's GROW — the Greensboro Residency for Original Works Workshop participants will design journals that can either be used personally or developed into products Formerly an administrator in higher education, Winslow runs Mane Curl Press an imprint where she creates the interior of covers and journals Winslow will be producing her own journal that focuses on resiliency during tumultuous times She says the idea has been shaped by her own experiences as a queer Black woman “There’s this sense of surviving at all costs and also needing a way to kind of process what’s happened and creating a plan for how we’re going to survive.” More information can be found on the Creative Greensboro website. Donate -- Winslow made history and Union Catholic made another Championship of America race when the two New Jersey powerhouses charged into the 4x400 COA race at Saturday's 129th Penn Relays at historic Franklin Field The 9-team COA race is schedule for Saturday at 6 p.m.  Winslow won the South Jersey Large School 4x400 in an event record and South Jersey record of 3:43.46 to qualify for the girls 4x400 COA race for first time in school history who won the DMR on Friday and are also running in the COA 4x100 later today finished second in its heat in 3:45.49 to advance.  Pennsauken finished second to Winslow in the South Jersey Large School race in 3:50.21 to advance to the Philadelphia Area Final later today lit the track on fire with a 52.07 split!!! That's one of the fastest high school splits of all-time here at Penn!!!!      Winslow's foursome consisted of freshman Amariah Arango (55.34) Union Catholic's used Abriyah Thompson (58.18) Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application  Darlene was born in Pasquotank County on January 24 and was the daughter of Judith Winslow Riddick of Belvidere and the late McKay Washington Riddick  A graduate of Perquimans County High School and later the Norfolk General Hospital School of Nursing she was a Registered Nurse at Albemarle Hospital (now Sentara Albemarle Medical Center) in Elizabeth City for 35 years She devoted her time and loved working in the Labor and Delivery department and became a wonderful aid to the “moms to be.” There she cared for and encouraged them assuring them they were strong and ready to be mothers  Darlene’s true love was being the wife to Mike She was the rock of the family and loved the Lord with all her heart She was raised in the fellowship of Piney Woods Friends Meeting in Belvidere and later attended Evangelical Methodist Church where she and Mike raised their family loving wife and mother who always put others’ needs before her own she could light up a room with her smile and laughter She loved going every October to the mountains where she marveled at the colors of the leaves Other times she loved visiting the Outer Banks where she listened to the roaring waves crash on the sandy shore and observing the little squirrels and rabbits as they visited her yard  Family was always her first priority left to cherish her memory is her husband of 42 years Michael Edward “Mike” Winslow; their children Brad) of Elizabeth City and Michael Kyle Winslow (wife both of Hertford; her beloved grandchildren and Ethan Stafford; and many other members of both the Riddick and Winslow families  A memorial service will be held Sunday in Piney Woods Friends Meeting and will be conducted by Pastors Jeremy Pugh Friends may visit with the family in the fellowship hall immediately following the service  Memorial contributions may be made to the Perquimans County Schools Foundation The money received will be used for a scholarship in Darlene’s name and will be awarded to students seeking a career in nursing  Miller & Van Essendelft 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 Joan built a life defined by compassion and care for others After graduating from the Boston City School of Nursing she dedicated her early career to psychiatric nursing and later expanded her healing touch to family therapy A woman of boundless creativity and entrepreneurial spirit Joan owned several businesses throughout her life Joan was a devoted mother and grandmother whose home radiated warmth and hospitality she worked tirelessly to create a better life for them She lived with remarkable generosity—hosting memorable gatherings and offering emotional strength to all who needed it Joan treasured her travels to Boothbay Harbor when she delighted in preparing elaborate feasts and showering her family with thoughtful gifts She enjoyed hosting tea parties for her granddaughters and creating special moments with all her grandchildren Joan is survived by her husband Bruce; her children from her marriage to the late Frank Williams: Frank Williams Jr Christine Hupper and her husband Adam; and her children with Bruce: Amy Winslow Jennifer Winslow and her partner Dahna; her two younger sisters Patricia Raymond and Donna Shanahan and their children; and her treasured grandchildren Frankie Joan lived her last years with dementia and in true Joan fashion she would want to help others facing similar challenges the family requests donations in Joan's memory to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) A private celebration of life will be held for family and close friends Arrangements under the care of the McDonald-Finnegan-Anderson Funeral Home of Stoneham he dedicated his life to his family and work leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him George retired in 2010 after an impressive 33-year career with Champion Paper His strong work ethic was exemplified by his remarkable attendance record he not only contributed to his employer but also exemplified dedication and commitment that inspired many around him He proudly served our grateful nation in the Marines during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1970 This period of service reflected his deep sense of duty and loyalty traits that he carried into his civilian life George took tremendous pride in his children and grandchildren viewing them as his greatest accomplishments He was extremely proud of their athletic and academic endeavors cheering them on with enthusiasm and encouragement His affection for his family was boundless and he instilled in them the values of hard work and compassion George is survived by his children: Wendy Hannah (Travis) of Asheville His legacy will continue through his six beloved grandchildren: Xander Mary Elizabeth Bagwell Morris; his stepfather Joe Morris; and his loving wife of 33 years will be remembered not only for his industrious nature and unwavering love for his family but also for the joy he found in the simple pleasures of life His memory will forever be cherished by his family who will carry forward the lessons of love and perseverance that he instilled in them House has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Canton Winslow was born in Pasquotank County on July 5 and was the son of the late John Lawrence and Elizabeth Marie Gay Winslow he was a member of Chappell Hill Baptist Church.  Pritchard (David) of Elizabeth City; his brother Winslow (LaRue) of Hertford; his brother-in-law Charles Asbell of Greenville; and many nieces  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m A private burial will follow in the Chappell Family Cemetery in Belvidere In consideration of the recent inclement weather the family kindly asks that friends visit either on Monday or Tuesday between 11 a.m  Memorial contributions may be made to Chappell Hill Church is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com The Winslow Township High School football team is ready to take its shot on the national stage The Eagles will play powerhouse IMG Academy when the Battle at the Beach kicks off the 2025 season in August The West Jersey Football Coaches Association made the big announcement on the X platform on Friday night. The organization also unveiled two other games to be played: Millville vs. Rancocas Valley and Bergen Catholic vs The remaining schedule for the three-day event will be released as the matchups are finalized The first day will be played at Ocean City’s Carey Stadium Winslow wasn't done locking up big games on its schedule the Eagles announced on X they will be playing Bergen Catholic in a battle of defending state champions as part of their 2025 schedule Winslow went 14-0 and captured the program’s first-ever state title last season 2 in the state and the top public school by Gannett New Jersey including all-state quarterback Jalen Parker two-way talent Nyqir “Boomer” Helton and a star-studded defense that will include Rob Carstarphen Winslow made its Battle at the Beach debut last August knocking off Montclair 21-0 at Egg Harbor Township IMG Academy makes its return to the Battle at the Beach Joseph Prep 17-14 in a game that was nationally televised from Ocean City in 2023 IMG went 7-2 last season and was ranked No 10 in the nation by High School Football America Tom McGurk is a regional sports editor for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 35 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him by email tmcgurk@gannett.com Help support local journalism with a digital subscription He was a 1950 graduate of the Lock Haven High School and had enlisted in the U.S serving from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict Don was employed by the City of Lock Haven for 40 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator until his retirement in 1995 Sandy (Bobby) Tressler and Vicki (Trevor) Loehr; a son Camden and Mike; and nine great-grandchildren Don will also be sadly missed by his special 4-legged grand furbabies Don was preceded in death by five sisters; four brothers; and a granddaughter Private services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Woolrich Cemetery Gedon Funeral Homes and Cremation Services Online thoughts and memories may be made at www.GedonFuneralHomes.com or the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page Copyright © 2025 Ogden Publications of Pennsylvania 1938 to Joseph Melling Jones and Leah Dalley Utah and joined the National Guard before graduating from High School Later he enlisted in the Army before he was drafted He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and completed his 20 years of services to earn his Military retirement Winslow drove truck for many years following his military service until an accident left him unable to continue in that line of work Winslow went back to school and graduated with Honors with his Associates of Applied Sciences in Accounting at 62 years young He is proceeded in death by his wife Glenda Turner Jones He leaves behind many family members and friends that loved and cared for him and will miss him dearly Services will be held at McDougal Funeral Home in Taylorsville Viewing will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a brief service from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Interment will be at the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park at Camp Williams at 12:30 PM Wyoming to Joseph Melling Jones and Leah (Dalley) Jones on June 11 Utah where his mother's family was from when Windy was 7 It was there that they worked for SAP & SAP caring for a fruit orchard east of the city Windy joined the National Guard before he graduated from High School in 1956 Following graduation he left for Basic Training with his friends He later went on to enlist in the Army full-time He was sent to Korea in 1964 to 1965 and after finishing that tour of duty he took his family to Fort Lewis Washington to train with his artillery unit before being sent to Vietnam for a year from 1966 to 1967 to serve "boots on the ground" He was discharged after 18 years of service with the rank of Captain It was during a conversation with a fellow trucker and veteran that he decided to go back into the National Guard to complete his 20 years of military service and be able to receive his Military Benefits He had married his High School girlfriend in 1958 and they raised 4 children together until their divorce in 1974 It wasn't until the mid 1990's that he finally met the love of his life Winslow was involved in a horrible accident as he was hauling a triple trailer north on I-15 to Pocatello when he sat down to write down his memories of the accident he wrote "I kept having the feeling that I should not go but I had not made arrangements to take the trip off so I felt obliged to fulfill my responsibilities." As he was passing Inkom Idaho he writes "It was at about that point where disaster struck took out about sixty-five feet of guard rail and ended up over the side of the freeway embankment in a very precarious position." He was trapped in the wreckage of the truck for several hours while they worked to free him They took him to the hospital in Pocatello they contacted Glenda to let her know that when she arrived but that they had not been able to determine the full extent of his injuries They found that he had severed 3 of the 4 tendons in his right hand crushed the 7th cervical vertebrae in his neck Winslow underwent multiple surgeries to stabilize his neck and regain the use of his right hand they were not able to restore the sight in his left eye due to the injury to the optic nerve Because of those injuries he would not be able to return to driving truck for a living so he was put through college by Workers Comp and graduated with Honors with an Associates of Applied Sciences in Accounting in 2000 Winslow and Glenda were sealed in the Jordan River Temple on Valentine's Day of 2003 They went on to have many wonderful adventures - taking cruises and becoming Camp Hosts just to name a few They stayed in Utah during the summers and went to Yuma Arizona for the winters hauling their fifth wheel trailer back and forth he worried that he was becoming a burden to those around him and he didn't want to live like an invalid He said many times that he just wanted to be with his wife and he didn't want to die that way - alone It was difficult for him to have to leave his home and move into an Assisted Living Facility he was surrounded by people that loved and cared for him both on this side of the veil and the other I hope he felt that and knows that he wasn't alone https://vimeo.com/event/4653827 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 SALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds turned out to rallies in Salt Lake City and St demanding worker rights and protesting recent actions by the Trump administration During a lunchtime rally at the Salt Lake City & County Building a couple hundred marked "May Day" by supporting unions and blasting recent efforts to stifle organized labor on a federal and local level "I hope we can find a way to stand together and band together and make the people in our offices and Congress see that this is not what we want," said Lauren Hunsaker a member of the National Treasury Employees Union and a federal worker said morale has been low because of the cuts imposed by President Trump's administration He said unions are sticking up for workers three jobs and it’s unions that have their back I think people in power know that and that’s why they’re coming for unions," he said Protesters gather for May Day rallies against the Trump administration: dozens gathered on the steps of the courthouse before marking to the Washington County offices "What I can do is I can be with a group of people and be able to share our beliefs in a way that isn't hurting anybody," said Eden Turley Doni Pack said she doesn't typically attend protests "I decided I need to do this," she said carrying a sign that read "We the People." In Park City, a ski patrol union successfully carried out a strike against Vail Resorts this winter fight for what you believe in," said Syd Hyer a member of the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association who attended Thursday's rally in Salt Lake City went home to be with her lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 18 to the late James and Virginia (Towlson) Chadwick Judy graduated from Kensington High School in 1960 She married the love of her life Donald R Winslow Sr Judy was employed by Garrison’s Warehouse before beginning her career at Belknap Business Forms in 1982 Judith worked in pre-press as a plate maker before retiring in 2006 Don and Judy fostered children for many years in their home fishing with her husband and spending time with her family She and Don loved to host their families at their country home with picnics Judy will be missed by everyone who knew her Roberta (Patrick) Gilmartin of Port Orange Judy was predeceased by her husband of 57 years on April 5th The funeral will be held at 2 PM on Saturday at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 S Erie St) Burial will be in the Portland Evergreen Cemetery at the convenience of the family Friends are welcome to call for two hours prior to the funeral Memorial donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital ( https://www Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care (20 W Fairmount Ave To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391 PISCATAWAY – Playing in the final game of the 2024 season in New Jersey the Winslow High School football team put together a performance worthy of being a headliner act Behind a swarming defensive effort and a relentless offensive attack the Eagles captured the program’s first-ever state championship with a 35-0 rout over Phillipsburg at Rutgers University’s SHI Stadium on Wednesday Winslow finished 14-0 and joined the 1969 squad (9-0 back when the school was named Edgewood) as the only unbeaten teams in program history “I can’t put into words how excited I am for these guys and the community,” Winslow head coach Bill Belton said “It means everything being the first one (state title) Being an alum and to come back and get that first one who signed with the University of Kentucky earlier in the day is the heart-and-soul leader of this group “It means everything,” Miller said of the state title go undefeated and win the state championship “I’ve never won a championship in anything in my whole life While Winslow’s offense has garnered plenty of attention for its star power and ability to pile up the points the team’s defense was absolutely devastating this season and it may have saved its best effort for the state final The Eagles held Phillipsburg (11-3) to 78 offensive yards en route to their fifth shutout of the season The Stateliners were shut out for the first time since 2019 Winslow’s defense brought the heat all evening nine tackles for loss and Nyqir “Boomer” Helton picked off two passes returning one 67 yards for a first-quarter touchdown “We have a great coaching staff and dogs all across this whole defense.” After a 13-7 win over Millville in the state semifinal Belton said it was great for Winslow to earn a chance to go to “the dance” The Eagles’ defense made this dance look like a mosh pit bringing its fast and physical play to completely snuff out the Stateliners all evening Sophomore Ben Carter and Carstarphen packed plenty of punch on the defensive line combining for four sacks and six tackles for loss Sophomore Ausar Heard chipped in 1.5 sacks 230-pound Carstarphen said when asked to describe the defense “We put in the work all offseason and this was the result.” Carter was one of the brightest surprises on this year’s team After seeing very limited time last season 230-pound Carter grew into a menace on the defensive line 50 pounds from last season and hit the weight room Carter said Winslow played with a chip on its shoulder the entire season and that didn’t change in the biggest game “I feel like we needed to make a statement and we did Helton lowered the boom throughout the game and was a couple of inches away from having two more touchdowns He finished with three catches for 43 yards and lock-down coverage at cornerback “I think Boomer played amazing (on Wednesday),” Belton said Miller finished his career with two great TD catches while NaKeem Powell and KaRon Ali each rushed for touchdowns for the Eagles They’ll be backThe scary part about Winslow is how young the Eagles are The team has eight seniors on its entire roster With that kind of production coming back next season it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Winslow back at Rutgers in December next season We’re going to enjoy this one for a while before we get back to work for next season.” Winslow quarterback Jalen Parker completed 17 of 22 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns He finished the season with 2,916 passing yards breaking the old school record (2,883) set by Hamas Duren in 2021 Parker’s 43 touchdown passes in 2024 is tied for the third highest total for a single season in South Jersey history and fourth in state history Winslow’s 14 straight wins this season ties the school record which was previously set from 1968-1970 according to football historian Chuck Langerman the fourth highest total in South Jersey history and the second highest total for a Camden County program Penns Grove holds the overall record with 621 in 2012 One of the best features of the Winslow’s offense was its balance 16 teams had scored over 500 points in a season Joseph in 2013) didn’t boast a player with 100 points or more Miller finished his career with 42 touchdown catches which ranks third in South Jersey history behind Millville’s Lotzeir Brooks (67 touchdown receptions from 2021-24) and Glassboro’s Terrance Holmes (47 in 1998-2001) Winslow was born in Perquimans County on November 23 and was the daughter of the late Henry Harvey she was a talented seamstress and outstanding cook Known to have a “green thumb,” she loved gardening and working with her flowers and plants She was a lifetime member of New Hope Church having been active through the years in many of the church’s committees and functions and Joshua Rodarmel; five great-grandchildren  Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m Friends may join the family in the fellowship hall of the church the hour prior to the services on Sunday  The family wishes to express their deep appreciate to Pat Toler with Always Caring for her devotion in assisting Mrs Winslow in her home with the many day-to-day matters that needed to be handled or memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Church Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNORMAL (WIFR) - The Lena-Winslow Panthers’ flawless season ends in a loss to the Althoff Catholic Crusaders A related video has been attached to this article the Panthers lost in the championship game 57 to 14 to the ranked-one Althoff Crusaders Le-Win’s Alec Schlichting put up 117 rushing yards and one touchdown while Aiden Wild put up 94 rushing yards and one touchdown Althoff’s Dierre Hill (RB) is committed to the University of Oregon Hill tied the 1A championship touchdown record with six touchdowns in the game He also broke the 1A rushing record in the finals with 438 rushing yards and set the record for most points scored by a single player in the 1A championship game: 46 points Another Crusader committed to a D1 school is defensive tackle Jason Dowell The 6′4″ 288 lineman is set to play for the University of Missouri Tigers While Althoff Catholic’s stars put on a show the team had multiple penalties called against them Friday morning which caused a stir from 1A fans on X Disgraceful showing and the coach should be putting a stop to it Ring gestures and BS showboating after every play with basically a whole quarter left to play Lena-Winslow had five penalties called and Althoff had 13 Here is a list of the penalties called in the game: Penalty information gathered from IHSA play by play report The Panthers won four of the last six IHSA 1A football championships Althoff hasn’t made an appearance in a championship match since 2015 when they lost to the Phillips Wildcats in the 4A finals The Crusaders' last IHSA football championship victory was in 1990 when they beat the St by Anna Coon WINSLOW (WGME) — Winslow’s openly transgender town manager has submitted her resignation citing hateful comments on social media from both the public and town leaders as the driving force behind her decision Town Manager Ella Bowman‘s resignation was discussed at a town meeting Monday evening where some residents expressed support for Bowman and offered apologies for the comments directed at her I’ve seen threats,” Winslow resident Kate Spicer said thank you for serving this town with respect I’m sorry the same was not extended to you,” Winslow resident Randy Clatchy said Bowman says that town councilors and the public had directed anger toward her over the past year referring to some online comments as a “smear campaign.” “It was discouraging reading some of that stuff but it’s hard not to read it,” Bowman said claiming that the hateful comments had come from members of the public “You want to talk about hate on social media None of these town councilors have responded it’s been the people in the audience,” Winslow resident Lisa Carey said Councilor Fran Hudson also defended herself “I have never looked to remove or treat Ella any differently because of her gender But Bowman said she just couldn’t put up with hateful rhetoric any longer She said in the one year she worked in Winslow When asked if she believed she would have received as intense backlash if not for her gender identity who resigned as town manager in Oakland last year after nine years in the role told CBS13 that similar pushback against her coming out as transgender played a part in her decision to leave that position as well Bowman’s resignation takes effect on February 5 Colossal From torn pieces of paper, Nia Winslow constructs vibrant scenes that evoke togetherness and nostalgia often harkening back to the mid-20th century The Brooklyn-based artist taught herself to create mixed-media collages using paper adhered to wood panels Winslow predominantly focuses on the African diaspora tracing stories of the lives of Black individuals in America Through collages made with a variety of textures she illuminates young people playing outdoors The artist enjoys combining her passion for style with storytelling. 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See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Bison who are changing the world to make it a better place right now and for future generations earned the award open to Howard University doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center Camille earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of the District of Columbia Warner will advance the Walters Center's mission by focusing on the role of cultural socialization and warm-demander pedagogy Her work may include developing programs and workshops that teach African American students about their cultural history and its connection to political and civic engagement “Cultural socialization allows parents to use their knowledge and understanding of their cultural experiences to teach their children how to exist in the current society,” Warner said “Warm demander pedagogy encourages teachers to approach their students with warm and demanding teaching methods while stimulating their cultural consciousness and ability to critique the world around them.” The $10,000 award is open to Howard University doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities The Sargeant Award is made possible by a generous gift from Winslow Sargeant an owner and Senior Strategic Advisor for ITSC Secure Solutions LLC (ITSC) and Senior Advisor for Globalization and Head of Capital Markets for Genaesis established this award to support doctoral students preparing for future research endeavors Warner will build relationships and collaborate with University faculty to integrate warm-demander pedagogy into courses ensuring that students are both supported and challenged in their academic and civic development Warner will lead community outreach efforts encouraging students to participate in local and national politics Warner will help students connect their academic experiences with real-world political and civic activities ultimately fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to these political systems “My research can assist in bridging a gap between school and the African American experience,” Warner said Warner’s research underscores the importance of deliberately socializing children to promote leadership in fields related to public policy As a scholar focused on cultivating culturally conscious African American students director of the Walters Center celebrated Warner’s achievement and commitment to excellence have “set a remarkable example for other scholars.” “All of the evaluators were impressed with Ms I was especially pleased that she is studying the socialization of children and how this impacts their future political behavior,” Scott said Howard University Graduate School Dean Dana Williams celebrated Warner’s research and the future impact her work will have on students “Camille’s research is a wonderful example of the range of scholarship our students seek to produce,” Williams said “We are excited about the opportunity the Sargeant Award provides for others to learn more about her work and how it will help us preserve and improve our democracy.” Warner extends her gratitude to her department and colleagues for their unwavering support emphasizing that “graduate school and research projects are community endeavors.” She also thanks Dr Sargeant for his investment in Howard University students to help them cross the last hurdle—completing their dissertations Our public relations team can connect you with faculty experts and answer questions about Howard University news and events 2025Two cars were heavily damaged after a crash Friday on the White Horse Pike.WINSLOW TWP. (WPVI) -- Two people were injured in a crash on Friday along the White Horse Pike in Camden County It happened just before noon near Pump Branch Road in Winslow Twp There was at least one person trapped in the wreckage Chopper 6 was over the scene where a silver car and a white car could be seen with heavy front-end damage The cause of the crash remains under investigation MOORESTOWN — It was shaping up exactly like the two previous meetings — decided by a total of five points Winslow found the cushion that they never really found in two regular season wins over Moorestown In the back half of a South Jersey Group 3 quarterfinal double-header the Eagles turned an eight-point advantage into a 20-point bulge with a two-and-a-half-minute run to start the fourth quarter Sixth-seeded Winslow won 68-47 to move on to a semifinal meeting with the winner of Saturday's quarterfinal between No The second-seeded Quakers' girls led from wire-to-wire in a 40-22 win against Ocean City Moorestown will host the winner of Saturday's Hammonton-Absegami quarterfinal in a Tuesday semifinal The Eagles were intent on not letting Moorestown hang around for a third time "We just build it up," Winslow senior Marcus Upton said The environment is changing for our basketball team and the energy just lifted us to finish the game." The win was as complete a game as the Eagles have played all season So complete that a different player led the team in scoring in each quarter All five starters finished in double digits "We're starting to play together and trust each other now," Winslow coach Art Ellis said Kyree Henry scored a dozen more and Jayden Driver chipped in with 10 points "Everybody can have their night," Upton said For everyone in the starting five has double-figures Despite the fact that Winslow won both regular season meetings between the teams while Winslow played with a proverbial chip on its collective shoulders "We played more as a team," junior Emanuel Harris said "We had a battle every time we played them," Upton said We knew we had to come here and seal the deal because they are a good team with a great coach." "What was different about today?" Upton said It is a different environment from our school and the basketball team WINSLOW – Minutes after one of the biggest wins of the season Bill Belton had a simple message for his Winslow Township High School football team “We’re not done yet!” the head coach barked Belton knows while it’s great to be going to the final dance The Eagles punched their first-ever ticket to the state championship game with a hard-fought 13-7 victory over Millville in the Saturday’s semifinal round More: Football 2024: Check out all of our content for the South Jersey high school season which was eliminated last year in the state semifinal will head to Rutgers University to face Phillipsburg (11-1) with the state Group 4 title on the line Winslow hadn’t faced much difficulty in its first 12 games of the season The Eagles never trailed in the second half of any game until Saturday The squad got its first real test of adversity this season when Millville took a 7-0 lead into the intermission When Winslow emerged from the locker room after halftime the Eagles appeared ready to take the game over and go where the program had never been It got us going and we fought through it as a team.” Senior Cameron Miller said the message included Limit mistakes and be the better team and I think we did a good job of that.” Armed with one of the most potent offenses in the Garden State Winslow had never failed to score in the first half this season until Saturday Fighting through some windy conditions and heavy pressure from the Millville defense sophomore quarterback Jalen Parker didn’t have his best day throwing for a season-low 121 yards and tying a season-low with seven completions Parker hit Nyqir “Boomer” Helton for a 4-yard touchdown pass on the Eagles’ second possession of the season half as Winslow tied the score at 7-7 Winslow’s defense was a huge reason why the Eagles are making the trip to Rutgers Winslow held Millville to one first down and under 30 yards in the second half while creating two big takeaways Junior NaKeem Powell pounced on a fumble inside the Millville 2 and “We got some big turnovers and put some points on the board,” Powell said it’s never really been a problem for us this season Whenever a big play on defense needed to be made 27) and he did it again (Saturday),” Belton said provided the second turnover as his interception Belton highlighted the defensive standouts but was quick to give a shout out to his assistant coaches on defense Myles Nash and Kareem Ali are the reason we’re at this point,” Belton said “They do a great job of preparing our kids Millville head coach Humberto Ayala promised after the 35-7 loss to Winslow on Sept 27 that the two teams would meet again and the sequel would be much better “This is what you expect in a regional game,” he said “We’re the best two public schools in the state that’s OBG (Orange and Blue Gang) football It was the two best teams playing against each other and the better team won.” Millville appeared to have caught a big break when a Winslow wide receiver fumbled the ball on the Thunderbolts’ 4-yard line but the football was recovered out of bounds "We had them on the ropes a little bit there." Ayala said Millville star wideout/defensive back Lotzeir Brooks worked his way through a “little shoulder sprain” and said he was fine Brooks looked more than just fine as he made five catches for 30 yards one for a touchdown and another on a fourth-down conversion in the first half The Alabama-bound Brooks has 500 career points He is the only wide receiver in state history to reach that plateau and he ranks eighth (among any position) in South Jersey history one of the most electrifying players in state history will close out his scholastic career on Thanksgiving against Vineland Parker’s 41st career touchdown is tied for fourth most in a single season by a South Jersey quarterback tying Woodrow Wilson's (now Eastside) Nick Kargman Timber Creek’s Devin Leary holds the South Jersey and state marks with 48 in 2016 Phillipsburg is the winningest football program in state history with 748 victories Internet Explorer lacks support for the features of this website please use a modern browser such as Chrome A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States Erin is a marine habitat resource specialist for the NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation’s Habitat Protection Division in Silver Spring Erin has worked at NOAA since early 2024, when she joined the Office of Habitat Conservation as a marine habitat subject matter expert, conducting Essential Fish Habitat consultations She focuses on national programmatic consultations and also leads consultations in the Pacific Islands and Southeast regions I completed three degrees at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In 2013, I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in aquatic biology. While completing this degree, I interned for the Moorea Coral Reef Long Term Research Project and spent a summer working as a research diver intern in Moorea I then received a Masters in Environmental Science and Management in coastal resource management and strategic environmental communication My thesis was titled “Planning and Incentivizing Native Olympia Oyster Restoration in Southern California Wetlands.” I returned to focusing on corals (my true love) and studied the impact of heat stress on corals and their associated predators Following my Ph.D., I moved to Washington D.C. for a Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship in 2023 where I worked with the Deputy Assistant Director of Ecological Services at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service I finally made my way to NOAA (always the goal!) in 2024 in my current position work was focused on the association of butterflyfish with corals in the Indo-Pacific The reliance of certain reef fish species with 3D structure (habitat) is fascinating to observe I was once completing a snorkel survey of coral cover at one of my sites and a teardrop butterflyfish hung out with me hovering just above my underwater clipboard/data sheet It is one of my favorite moments underwater 2025 at 10:30 pm CDTExpandAutoplayImage 1 of 11Forreston's Kendall Erdmann pitches in relief against Lena-Winslow on Monday Earleen HintonEarleen creates content and oversees production of 8 community weeklies. She has worked for Shaw Newspapers since 1985. leagues and operating companies on M&A transactions Recognizing early on that women's sports assets were undervalued in the market Winslow was instrumental in developing the firm's women's sports practice; she has since advised on multiple NWSL team sales Just a few years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 A member of the community reached out to Whitaker after the publication of this article to say that Etta Black’s obituary also mentioned her service in the Petticoat Government This information was incorrect in a previous version of this story Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley she has interviewed a diverse range of luminaries While she enjoys spotlighting these renowned figures Monica's true passion lies in celebrating the vibrant local arts scene She delights in uncovering and showcasing the unique talents of the musicians writers and actors who enrich her community This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing PISCATAWAY – Phillipsburg just ran into a juggernaut Perhaps that’s the best way to put it after Winslow’s 35-0 win over the Stateliners in Wednesday night’s Group 4 final at Rutgers’ SHI Stadium but the undefeated Eagles swarmed to the ball on defense and showcased their elite speed in gaining the methodical win More: High school football: List of Big Central Conference and Central New Jersey college commitments while the Winslow players and fans celebrated the Phillipsburg players went to the other side of the field to face the school band The Stateliners raised their helmets and swayed along with their supporters mouthing the alma mater They then did their customary jumping jacks in a circle There’s a lot of pride and tradition with this program and Phillipsburg made history in reaching its first state title game “I love this team,” Pburg senior Matt Scerbo Jr We fought hard – stuff doesn’t go our way sometimes but that doesn’t mean we didn’t deserve to be here.” Phillipsburg’s memorable season included capturing the North 2 Group 4 sectional title with a dramatic win on a last-second field goal in the final seconds But on a cold Wednesday night that featured snow at times Winslow held a 318-66 edge in total offensive yards and opened a 28-0 lead at halftime Nyqir Helton had two interceptions which resulted in touchdowns and Jaylen Parker threw a pair of scores to the Kentucky-bound Cam Miller we had our opportunities in the first half and we just didn’t capitalize in there,” Phillipsburg coach Frank Duffy said “It could have been a different outcome there just missed out on some opportunities but you know what They fought their tails off and I know it’s not the result we wanted but at the end of the day I’m just damn proud to be their head football coach and appreciate these seniors To get to our first state title game – what an accomplishment Jett Genovese broke all types of quarterback records and Matt Scerbo Jr Just great and I wouldn’t want any other group to coach.” They certainly showed their character in Wednesday’s game Phillipsburg was coming off an emotional loss just six days earlier falling 17-14 in overtime to rival Easton (PA) on its annual Thanksgiving Day game before packed stands at Lafayette College Could they mentally get up for another game the Stateliners had to stop Winslow’s explosive offense led by the sophomore – but experienced – Parker who entered with 4,189 career passing yards and 62 touchdowns in 20 games and Miller (152 for 2,822 yards and 40 touchdowns in his career) Phillipsburg answered any questions early by forcing a Winslow punt on the game’s opening possession the Stateliners then punted on their first drive after getting pinned back from their 6-yard line following a sack Phillipsburg’s defense also delivered at times Jayden Lucas’ sack early in the second quarter set up a third-and-26 from Winslow’s 47 and the Eagles punted Winslow took a 14-0 lead into the second quarter via a Parker to Miller 26-yard pass midway through the quarter and a Helton 67-yard interception return after he darted to the ball telling his players they had a great season and to "keep your head high" and "I appreciate you guys" and "I love you." “It had to go our way a little bit,” a gracious Duffy said Sometimes in life it just doesn’t go your way and we’ve had a lot of moments that did go our way this year But I’m so really proud of these guys for what they’ve accomplished Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardSouth Jersey school district reverses ban on Eagles gear for teachers ahead of Super BowlWinslow Township school district had initially told staff they could not wear Eagles attire this week After initially declaring Eagles attire unacceptable for Winslow Township school teachers to show their team pride the South Jersey school system has had a change of heart “We are not here to represent the Eagles or any other sport team,” she wrote in the memo your staff should not be dressed in any football or other athletic attire.” The directive sparked a social media backlash in the Camden County community about 30 miles south of Philadelphia The dress code only applied to staff; students were allowed to wear their favorite Eagles gear “This should be a time for communities in South Jersey to come together and cheer for the local team,” said Steven Baker, a spokesperson for the New Jersey Education Association, which represents teachers and support staff the district on Thursday clarified its policy against sports-related attire The longstanding policy applies to all teams and events To celebrate the Eagles’ trip to the Super Bowl the district now plans to hold a special “Green Day” Friday and students and staff can wear Eagles gear or other team-related attire “We value our school community’s excitement and appreciate everyone’s cooperation in upholding our school’s policies while still fostering a fun and engaging atmosphere,” Carcamo said in a statement Schools, businesses, and towns across the region are getting ready for Sunday’s Super Bowl with spirited pep rallies and activities. Some schools have scheduled a two-hour post-game delay on Monday The Stateliners were routed by Winslow Township 35-0 in the NJSIAA Group 4 final at Rutgers University’s SHI Stadium Winslow Township finished the season 14-0 and captured the program’s first state title (The NJSIAA expanded its playoffs to crown “true” state champions in 2022.) Winslow Township senior Cam Miller returned the opening kickoff a yard short of midfield forced a punt and took over at their 17-yard line Before the Phillipsburg offense’s first snap the Stateliners were flagged for a false start They then lost a yard on a rush before senior quarterback Jett Genovese was swarmed by Eagles juniors Rob Carstarphen and KaRon Ali for an 8-yard loss on second down A 33-yard punt gave Winslow the ball at the Stateliners’ 39-yard line sophomore quarterback Jalen Parker hit Miller for a 26-yard touchdown on a back-shoulder throw “We knew that we might have started off slow but this game was far from over,” said Miller who flipped his commitment from Wisconsin to the University of Kentucky this week The Stateliners’ next series gained some traction. Genovese got things started with a 15-yard completion to senior Felix Matos. A 9-yard connection from Genovese to classmate Matthew Scerbo Jr followed by a 2-yard run from junior running back Ziyahn McGurn set up first-and-10 at Winslow’s 25 a bad snap sent Phillipsburg back 12 yards Winslow junior Nyqir Helton intercepted a pass and scooted down the Stateliners sideline for a 67-yard touchdown Junior kicker Rashad Emanuel’s PAT made it 14-0 with 2:01 remaining in the first quarter The Phillipsburg defense got another stop on the next series thanks largely to a sack by senior linebacker Jayden Lucas that resulted in a 12-yard loss The Stateliners were fortunate on the resulting punt as it was muffed into the end zone and recovered by Helton for an apparent touchdown the kick resulted in a touchback as soon as the ball reached the goal line The ’Liners faced fourth-and-1 on the next drive A pass to an open receiver in the flat was dropped junior tailback NaKeem Powell rushed off the right side for a 2-yard TD P’burg’s next possession was halted on its first play by Helton’s second interception of the evening (Helton is another Winslow player with a long list of D-I offers.) Miller converted the turnover into points by catching a short pass making a defender miss and sprinting 15 yards for a touchdown with 1:44 remaining in the first half The Eagles carried a 28-0 advantage into intermission “It’s a blessing to be able to go out here go undefeated and do something that’s never been done in Winslow history,” Miller said The ’Liners drove from their 28-yard line to Winslow’s 28 on the opening series of the second half was sacked by Carstarphen on fourth-and-9 to end the drive Winslow initiated the mercy rule with 28 seconds remaining in the third quarter when Ali got loose for a 28-yard touchdown run who are coached by Winslow alum and former Penn State player Bill Belton sacked P’burg seven times and limited the ’Liners to just 9 rushing yards “I knew they were kind of run-heavy with a little bit of passing,” Miller said of P’burg I like him as a receiver; he’s a great player I knew that they were going to take shots at times but mainly try to run the ball if it was clicking and we were reading their plays before they even knew it Parker finished 17 of 22 for 238 yards and two scores Genovese and Scerbo will graduate after rewriting the program’s record book for passing and receiving capturing every major mark in those categories They broke so many records,” P’burg head coach Frank Duffy said of the duo which has shined since its sophomore campaign they’re first-ballot (Phillipsburg Athletic) Hall of Famers .. They’ve had a great connection for three years.” Duffy applauded his entire cast of seniors who won 11 games and took the ’Liners into uncharted NJSIAA territory but I’m really proud of the effort that our guys gave .. This senior group has accomplished a lot: a sectional title two wins over the team across the river (Easton) It’s just a really special group in my heart.” Please subscribe today to lehighvalleylive.com Kyle Craig may be reached at kcraig@lehighvalleylive.com Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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