The combined membership of four Kenton-on-Sea and Boesmansriviermond civic organisations has joined forces to stave off what they warn will be an irreversible environmental disaster Boesmansrivier Ratepayers and Residents Association (BRRAG) Kenton and Bushmans Chamber of Business and Tourism and Bushmans Kariega Estuary Care this week launched a petition to halt plans to fix in place a massive sand dune at the end of Westbourne Road The groundswell of community protest comes after a report on the plan was approved by councillors at a full council meeting on Wednesday December 11 The Bushmans River estuary is the lifeblood and livelihood of the tourist gem and the plan would eventually result in it the river mouth closing the noise and disruption involved in the mechanical removal of sand would change the ethos of the seaside village; and after the three-year period that an interest group has guaranteed to pay for it Ndlambe’s ratepayers would be left footing the bill The report from the municipal manager (MM) to the council is headed ‘Approval of works under the Ndlambe coastal and dune maintenance management plan (MMP)’ brushwood and new vegetation “to prevent the eastwards migration in the future” Ongoing annual management of sand that is expected to accumulate on the western toe of the dune is to be managed “by means of mechanical removal to Middle Beach.” MM Rolly Dumezweni outlined the background Kenton and Bushmans Chamber of Business and Tourism and Bushmans Kariega Estuary Care together represent around 2 500 community members the ‘Save the Bushmans Estuary Petition’ explains that for thousands of years Dry Bones Valley was a conduit that allowed a portion of the sand that came into the estuary to bypass behind the Shelly Bay headland and continue eastwards branches were placed on the beach at the mouth of Dry Bones Valley…” This had been done over 30 years until the 1970s “By the 1970s all natural movement of sand was permanently blocked by the vegetation allowed to grow… This process finally reversed when the sand started natural rolling back on itself as a sandy dune This process is still continuing as nature reverts to its natural state.” The petition says that no consideration has been given in the approved plan to the effect the excess sand will have on an estuary choked by the net gain of sand “It exposes the estuary to the ever increasing risk of becoming blocked and closing especially if Ndlambe falls short in its service delivery.” The four combined civic organisations instead propose the adoption of a 2015 report which instead proposes the removal of vegetation to restore the natural movement of sand the chairman of the Kenton Sand Dune & Nature Association NPC “There are as many members as members want to be It’s a voluntary organisation and our regular members are obviously from Land’s End Road There are 20 houses in Dry Bones Valley and at the end of Westbourne and when we first started this three years ago ‘Let’s get this project finished because then you will be so proud of it and then we will have so many members.” Councillors last week approved the project and the environmental authorisation/ coastal and dune management plan approved by DEDEAT They also approved Ndlambe Municipality entering into a memorandum of agreement with KSDNA to implement and fund the project on its behalf Would you consider collaborating with your opposers on a plan that everyone is happy with “We have been collaborating with these people for five years,” Rose said “But unfortunately they are not environmental people or sand dune people or coastal engineers so it’s very difficult ‘Can you come up with another plan?’ The answer is ‘We come up with the best plan’,” Rose said “Experts come up with one plan which is the best plan We’ve made a few adaptations to meet their requirements but the fundamentals can’t be changed because that’s what is the best solution.” Responding to the concern about the noise and disruption of ethos that moving the sand would cause Rose said sand would be removed from the front of the dune They are 9-ton carrying vehicles and they don’t cause a lot of noise.” While the opposing group said the process would run over three or four months a year Rose said the moving of sand would only take place during two weeks every year and there would be three loads per hour Rose said the amount of sand to be removed depended on the weather Tides are getting higher every year and there’s more sand coming in That’s the reality and we have to manage it.” “This is a simple project that has been complicated by emotion and all the rest of it The plan approved by the municipality is the best plan It will resolve the problems in the best possible way.” The KSDNA was scheduled to meet on Wednesday December 18 at 5pm; however Rose said this was a private meeting among Land’s End residents The combined civic organisations will hold an information meeting for community members at the Kenton Bowling Club on Monday December 23 at 5pm * It was announced in a community meetng at the Kenton Bowling Club on December 23 2024 that MacKenzie and Conradie had resigned from KSDNA TOTT has not yet independentlty confirmed this Talk of the Town is the weekly newspaper of record for the community of Ndlambe and serves readers in and around Port Alfred Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center is hosting a Bike Safety Day on Saturday The whole family is invited from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun-filled event that will be focused on safety and smiles The event is a way to kick off summer the safe and fun way More information and updates can be found on their event page by clicking here Written by: bclark WKTN is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting from Kenton Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers The much-anticipated *Great 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exclusive podcast on the life of Vicki Terblanche Dive into the expansive world of motoring with Naresh Maharaj Join Mark Marshall as he shares his extraordinary encounters with everything from bees to reptiles i Put together 247 boats with 247 outboard motors 2000 people enjoying a bright sunny day on the river and what do you have the annual charity fundraising event at Cob Bay has become a firm favourite with Christmas holiday visitors and locals alike The regatta celebrates the era of British Seagull outboard motors On the Kariega River on Monday December 30 clowns and just themselves set off in dodgy boats with names like Pist n Broke HMS Calamity as usual flaunted the Union Jack while catastrophic-looking bright pink smoke poured from halfway up its “mast” and emitted alarming “we’re sinking” noises In the complete absence of any signs of actual disaster The rules were: each boat must have a minimum of two people A popular new addition to the fleet was the pirate ship Black Pearl the crew in colourful buccaneer fashion and “aahhrghhh… uably” the most eye-catching They weren’t the only ones: there were plenty of others who couldn’t get their engines to start or struggled to get going and set off a lot later And there were other kinds of Seagull mechanical incidents One crew had the prop break off the driveshaft of their motor; another lost the whole outboard motor in the river “I dived after it and I could hear it down there but the water’s about three metres deep and very murky so I gave up,” the crewman lamented That was the kind of problem that mechanic-on-standby Danny Burnett couldn’t solve It didn’t matter because there was a big gazebo where you could escape the sun and your disappointment – a bar one side and coffee and food stations on the other – with the Ford family and friends belting out the Beatles their JetRIB donated last year by Rotary Kenton-on-Sea and so was the Ndlambe Municipality River Patrol crew of Willem Nel and Richard Mavikela More than one craft had to be towed back to the start-finish Just the start of the Seagull Regatta is an event in itself piper Murray Roodt walked out from among the thorn trees in a tartan kilt and a pair of brown velskoens parabolaed across the sky before flying back to their loft Two yellow Tiger Moth biplanes piloted by Cliff Reynolds and Rich Inskip appeared from the direction of Horns Up on the opposite bank and did a flpast upriver over the boats A helicopter added to the air action and the climax of the show was a skydiving team who drew circles in the sky (or maybe it was an S) with coloured smoke before drifting westwards to land on a nearby field Speaking to Talk of the Town on the river bank while supporters waited for the crews to return from upriver Seagull Regatta organiser Dale Cunningham was positive and enthusiastic It’s such a treat seeing all the iconic old Seagull engines that a lot of people of our vintage have such fond memories of Bringing them back to life on a beautiful day like this with a lot of friends is just really special and it’s great for the Kenton community.” With 247 boats with Seagull outboard motors in the water at one time Cunningham said he believed the 2024 Kenton Seagull Regatta had set a new world record The non-profit event aims to raise funds for local schools charities and community needs in the Kenton-on-Sea area Various items including a beautifully restored brown wooden boat were auctioned after the event Jack Currie was the thrilled winner of the big giveaway: a Jamieson Bandit 380 boat on a galvanised trailer with a Suzuki 15hp 4-stroke outboard engine both donated by Jamieson Boats and Supreme Leisure WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://fb.watch/wPpwGXiQAm/ The Kenton Fire Department will be flushing hydrants in Ward 1 this week Residents might notice some discoloration in their water and you can run the cold water tap until it clears up A slight drop in water pressure is also possible while hydrants are being flushed which should return to normal shortly after the process is complete refrain from doing laundry during flushing hours so check your water for clarity before using it for washing clothes Flushing is crucial for maintaining high-quality drinking water City officials noted that the water remains safe to drink during the process tourism look back on successes of December holidays you might have thought the relaxed gathering sprawled across the lawn at The Goatshed on Thursday January 30 were holidaymakers They were in fact the hard-working businesspeople officials and tourism professionals who made the holidays for the thousands of locals and visitors to Kenton-on-Sea and Bushmans River Mouth during the festive season At the end of a swelteringly hot afternoon ‘Sunshine Coast’ proved to be more than just a brand as chairperson of the Kenton Boesmans Chamber of Business & Tourism Justin Wilmot shared the results of a season survey among members Most retails and hospitality businesses had experienced a better season than before – many saying it was their best ever The municipality’s community protection services directorate was acknowledged with a certificate for a (mostly) thumbs up from respondents for neat and clean villages clean beaches and efficient refuse collection 75% of the business respondents said that they had a season which was better or the best ever Accommodation had been fully booked for both the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons “Everything is always better without load shedding and we had beautiful weather and warm water,” Wilmot said The local Tourism office received praise for advertising events well Other positive aspects mentioned by survey respondents included the area’s rivers and the availability of game viewing by boat; a “great vibe” The biggest challenges for residents and visitors alike were water and parking The 67 respondents had bought more than 750 000 lit of water and KOSRA are actively engaging with Ndlambe [regarding the water supply] and they have given us certain deadlines,” Wilmot said “We have a dysfunctional plant set in the middle of SANPARKS extracting water from the river (including sand etc) and pumping the brine back into the estuary Amatola Water’s contract had been terminated last year and are now forced to run the plant until the government transfers the plant to Ndlambe Ndlambe need to find someone willing to take on the plant as is and the costs of upgrading the plant are huge Wilmot said the community needed to be able to produce enough water to be able to make it through the season Because reverse osmosis-produced water was very expensive to produce as it will run at 40% capacity all year around was for residents and businesses to upgrade their storage find a local source (boreholes) that could supplement the current supply and work with Ndlambe to optimise what they have need to become less reliant on the municipal supply “This has been done very successfully by most businesses.”  Other season concerns prioritised by the survey respondents were parking the R72 Intersection and (Eskom direct-supplied] electricity and policing of boats were some of the other concerns The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will have their annual plant sale on Saturday It will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m Plan to arrive early as this sale is popular and supplies have run out in years past You are encouraged to bring friends and family The Friendship Gardens are located behind the former HARCO Workshop building at 960 West Kohler Street in Kenton Top 3 finishes from the Ben Logan Meet with 11 schools attending: The Boy’s team took 5th place and the girls team took 7th place.  Complete Meet Results can be found here Written by: bbyrne Speed and you pay: any driver who’s run the gauntlet of cops and cameras westward on the N2 from the Storms River bridge knows that’s the deal Merryhill and the properties north-west of it along the R343 would be much safer if drivers had exactly the same attitude towards the section of the R72 linking the pockets that make up their community That’s the conviction that’s driving businesswoman and Kenton resident Shona Bell along with dozens of community activists and volunteers to push for a basket of measures to slow traffic on that 10- kilometre stretch Fifteen-year-old Jade Prinsloo was walking across the Kariega bridge on New Year’s Day when she was hit by a car She and her friends had been on their way to go swimming “We know Jade wasn’t the first or the last to die on that road,” Bell said “But so many people in the community knew her they aim to have the speed limit reduced in that section; introduce traffic-calming furniture; and install two cameras The R72 is managed by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) Earlier bids to slow traffic on the section that passes Kenton were unsuccessful Rumble strips would affect houses next to the river; a traffic circle wasn’t an option because of the road’s status; a traffic averaging camera wasn’t feasible because there are so many turnoffs in the 10km stretch;   until the construction of the Engen garage and adjacent shopping centre With that came a reconfiguration of that section of the R72: the road was widened and planning permission was obtained for new road furniture to facilitate vehicles leaving and re-entering the R72 “We knew Sanral is redoing the East London road and that they will probably be working on the section between Port Alfred and Alexandria in 2025 how do we become a voice in this project?” Bell said the provincial traffic department came to Kenton to see the situation for themselves “We told them we wanted the speed limit reduced to 60km/h,” Bell said “They told us that SANRAL wouldn’t consider it if the road was not in our town.”  there needs to be a realisation that roads are not only for cars They are for people getting from one place to another – on foot We need to rethink the way cars are used in built-up areas.”  there needed to be a shift in thinking about who was part of Kenton “Now that there are the Engen and a shopping centre on the R72 many more people come across the road from Ekuphumleni to shop,” Bell said and the schools along the R343 – those are all part of Kenton People walk to and from Klipfontein and Marselle to get to work in Bushmans River and Kenton Ndlambe Municipality and provincial traffic authorities behind them including rumble strips between Boknes and Klipfontein;  At least two speed-trapping cameras – “We believe cameras are the only was to slow people down,” said Bell No fewer than 36 volunteers went out in pairs on an ordinary termtime weekday (it was a Tuesday with no public holiday before or after) to count foot traffic at three points between 6.30am and 5.30pm: the Kenton junction; the Kariega bridge; and the Klipfontein turnoff They filled in prepared sheets by making a mark in a particular time slot each time a person walked along or across the road with so many people moving on the R72 between the different areas of this section why are you not considering them part of our village?”  together with 67 letters from Klipfontein residents video footage of appalling driving on that section and their specific proposals to make the road safer and present it to SANRAL for them to include it in their plan for the 2025 road upgrades “This is for the next generation,” said Bell “If you would like to see the R72 made safer for pedestrians and cyclists please send a letter of motivation in support of this project,” Bell pleads You can email your motivating letter to shona@skyblueguesthouse.com   Read about some of the work leading up to the Jade’s Journey safer road initiative HERE   Read about the healing Beads for Jade project HERE   The inaugural Kenton Krufts Dog Show took place last weekend September 28 bringing together dog lovers and their furry friends for a fun-filled day of competition an initiative aimed at promoting dog and human education the event attracted an array of participants all eager to showcase their dogs and contribute to a worthy cause The highlight of the day was the competitive categories The esteemed panel of judges added prestige to the event They included internationally acclaimed bronze sculptor Bruce Little Other judges included Ashleigh Hart-McCafferty a qualified companion animal behaviour consultant Verona Veltman from Domestic Animal Care Kenton Dr Marette Dreyer from Kariega Veterinary Clinic brought his discerning eye to the Best in Show category while Ashleigh Hart-McCafferty’s expertise in animal behaviour helped ensure that the dogs’ emotional well-being was a priority Verona Veltman’s passion for mass-sterilisation programs in local areas and Dr Marette Dreyer’s wealth of experience as a vet ensured the participants were judged fairly and compassionately with her extensive background in conservation and community initiatives rounded off the judging panel with her deep commitment to animal welfare Little explained that his passion for animals led him to contribute to the show that’s why I spend most of my time on animal fundraising events,” he said reflecting his deep connection to wildlife and his commitment to animal welfare The Kenton Krufts Dog Show enjoyed the support of local businesses and sponsors The Periwinkle Charity Trust backed the dog-owner training programme which aims to enhance the welfare of dogs in the community Additional support came from Virbac South Africa Kenton Primary School who hosted the event who handled online ticket sales and public liability insurance The Kariega Foundation’s  Joné Haesslich and Malibongwe Mangele helped spread the word about the dog show to the local community Mangele and three other volunteers from the Kariega Foundation assisted with prize distribution Local businesses also played a crucial role along with practical support from Build It and Canon Plant & Tool Hire Sassy Dog Parlour and Sergio Baartez Photography The event was a day of celebration for all participants but some dogs stood out with their charm and talent Here are the winners in each category (surnames not supplied):  Swarts shared his feelings that he is happy that Chocolate was named Best in Show “I’m very proud and happy for him to get two 1st places of being Best in a Show and Best Rescue He is a rescue from Marselle his owner left him there that is how I found him and took him here at Kenton because I live here,” Swarts said “A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the volunteers including those from the Kariega Foundation who ensured the smooth running of the event Thanks to the incredible community support all proceeds from the Kenton Krufts Dog Show will benefit Eku Paws’ education and animal welfare programmes,” said Flynn the Kenton Krufts Dog Show promises to be a yearly tradition bringing joy to both dogs and their owners while supporting a meaningful cause.”  The Kenton Krufts Dog Show was not only a successful fundraiser but also a joyous event for everyone involved and participants alike enjoyed the fun-filled day wagging their tails and showing off their best tricks It was a heartwarming day of community bonding with both people and their pets leaving the event happy and fulfilled The students of Kenton Middle School are going to be able to leave their “mark” on the new school building.  they will be walking to the new middle and high school building where they will be signing the concrete floor in the gym which will be covered by the wooden floor.  While this will be a quick trip there and back parents should remind students to wear a comfortable pair of shoes and it also might be a good idea to wear a jacket By 2025-03-27T14:19:00+00:00 are among the speakers taking part in next week’s high-level Broadcast Summit organised by Screen’s sister publication Broadcast The day-long event on April 2 will offer attendees the chance to get the inside track from commissioners working across multiple genres Delegates who purchase a ticket today (Thursday 27 March) have the opportunity to request to speak directly to one of 10 commissioning editors from UKTV Disney+ and BritBox in a one-to-one meeting streamers and suppliers of all sizes to explore the challenges and opportunities that  lie ahead for the UK TV industry It will take place at 1 Wimpole Street in London on April 2 The wide rage of informative sessions will include an Industry Question Time debate a discussion between leading indie execs about Alternative Funding & New Business Models ITV will reveal the Secrets of Streaming and there will be insights into working with AI in a panel  called  How AI Can Elevate Your Storytelling Further panels include label bosses assessing the State of the Indie Nation and the findings of the Broadcast Indie Survey 2025. Melanie Leach Dancing Ledge Productions; Karen Smith Among the other sessions is a masterclass from producer ScreenDog on The Jury: Murder Trial founder & managing director and Tom Swingler BBC/Big Talk Studios smash hit Ludwig will also be the focus of a masterclass featuring the show’s writer Mark Brotherhood executive producer and Big Talk chief executive Kenton Allen Other programme highlights include drama commissioners Callum Dziedzic (ITV), Gwawr Lloyd (Channel 4), Helen Perry (UKTV) and John Farrar (SVP Group editorial & content- BritBox) discussing the challenges and opportunities of the genre From co-productions to high-cost low-budget and other funding models The summit sponsors include Audio Network If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Francesca Verdusco francesca.verdusco@mbi.london.  For any other questions about the event, please contact IndieSummit@broadcastnow.co.uk EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in cinemas this summer Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland EXCLUSIVE: Film shoots in Dublin and Dundalk this summer Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates Oscar winner proposing federal tax incentives ‘Ish’ and ‘Learning To Breathe Under Water’ will also feature Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud Our photographer selects his favourite images of the opera productions he has shot in 2024; from Rossini in a deli to an athletic rake • All pictures: Tristram Kenton for the Guardian 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 created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories It is with great sadness that the family of Robert .. Made with love by funeralOne Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He was born to Robert Kenton and Rita Carson Denzin His life was defined by his unwavering love for his country Scott proudly served in the United States Air Force where he had a distinguished career that spanned many years Scott continued his service to his country and community as a Logistics Manager at Robins Air Force Base He was highly regarded for his strong work ethic Scott was a devout Christian who not only attended church regularly but also served on the Safety Team always looking out for the well-being of others and he took comfort in knowing that he was part of a greater purpose Scott was a devoted father who cherished his children above all else and a loyal friend to those who had the privilege of knowing him He was a big-hearted "Teddy bear" who would do anything to help others yet he was also a fierce protector of those he loved His sense of humor and infectious laughter brought joy to all who encountered him Scott had the rare ability to make anyone feel welcome His compassion and selflessness touched the lives of many particularly as a lifelong fan of the Tennessee Volunteers His enthusiasm for the sport was infectious and he found great joy in watching the games and sharing that passion with his family and friends Scott was the kind of person who would go out of his way to assist others and generosity made him a beloved figure to all who knew him Scott’s legacy will live on in the hearts of his children He leaves behind a profound impact on all who had the privilege of crossing paths with him and devotion to others will be remembered forever Florida and Thomas Kenton (Ashley) of Fairhope Vickie Carson; and a host of family and friends.  The family will greet friends during a visitation on Monday with a funeral service immediately following Scott will be laid to rest privately in Andersonville National Cemetery.  the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of MSgt USAF (Ret.) to Children of Fallen Patriots by visiting www.fallenpatriots.org.  Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements Add to Calendar Add to Calendar This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Federal Agency Charged Restaurant Unlawfully Punished Server for Complaining About Race and Disability Discrimination doing business as Ralphie’s Sports Eatery Company will pay $125,000 and provide other relief to settle a race disability and retaliation discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) a biracial woman with a diagnosis of depression and anxiety worked for Bennett Enterprises as a server at its Ralphie’s Sports Eatery location in Kenton The former server was subjected to a hostile work environment because of her race which included her direct supervisor using racial slurs and other derogatory terms After the restaurant learned of the server’s disability The server filed a discrimination charge with the EEOC alleging race and disability discrimination Bennett Enterprises refused to hire her at a different Ralphie’s location telling her that it could not offer her the position because she has an active EEOC claim Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits race discrimination and retaliation The alleged conduct also violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits disability discrimination and retaliation and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities unless it would cause undue hardship District Court for the Northern District of Ohio after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its administrative conciliation process The two-year consent decree settling the suit requires Bennett Enterprises to pay $125,000 in back pay and compensatory damages human resources and non-supervisory employees to ensure compliance with Title VII and the ADA “Employers cannot violate multiple anti-discrimination statutes and then retaliate against employees for enforcing their rights under those laws,” said Philadelphia District Office Regional Attorney Debra Lawrence “The EEOC is committed to preventing and remedying race and disability harassment please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/harassment More information on race and disability discrimination is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/racecolor-discrimination and https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc-disability-related-resources The EEOC’s Philadelphia District Office has jurisdiction over Pennsylvania West Virginia and parts of New Jersey and Ohio EEOC attorneys in the Philadelphia District also litigate violations of employment laws the agency enforces in Washington The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division; the EEOC is responsible for investigating charges against state and local government employers before referring them to DOJ for potential litigation The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government’s employment antidiscrimination effort More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov Stay connected with the latest EEOC news by subscribing to our email updates Written by: dbeverly 2025 Kent was a proud graduate of Newton High School and spent many dedicated years working at Boeing He was known for his love of Kansas City Chiefs football and could always be found cheering for his team with passion brother in law Don Peterson and his cherished partner of many years Diana Peterson and Karan & Curt Baucom as well as his nieces and nephews: Titus Baucom His legacy also lives on through two great nephews Rhett and Raleigh who brought him immense pride and unwavering love for his family will be dearly missed by all who knew him Per Kent’s request a private family disposition will be held at a later date An official website of the United States government The Kenton Ranger District is the largest and oldest district on the Ottawa The recreation program includes a wide variety of dispersed activities including hunting remote camping and hiking including two wildernesses snowmobiling on numerous maintained trails recreational driving with a variety of potential destinations including lakes Developed recreation includes 7 campgrounds (3 on rivers 2 waysides on M-28 and a CCC era organizational camp which is used seasonally by a wide variety of organizations for outdoor education and other purposes The McCormick Wilderness and The Sturgeon Gorge Wilderness are located on the district The district is a premium spot for the outdoorsman Black bear are common and getting more numerous Upland game birds include ruffed grouse and woodcock There is some local Canada geese and ducks in addition to migrants which concentrate on local farm fields and Michigan DNR wildlife projects Wild turkey hunting is also available with a two-hour drive The area is also home to a wide variety of other wildlife including moose Sightings of bald eagle are common occurrences with local population being among the highest in the Midwest along with numerous nesting sites Contact the District Office PassesInteragency Passes are available for purchase at the District Office during office hours PermitsFirewood, Balsam Boughs, and Christmas Tree Permits are available for purchase at the District Office during office hours The Wild and Scenic Sturgeon River rushes out of the northern portion of this wilderness over the 20-foot volcanic outcroppings of Sturgeon Falls This beautiful area where you might experience the song of a Hermit Thrush or see shade tolerant wildflowers on the forest floor Sturgeon River Campground is located along the Sturgeon River Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email Kenton Thatcher is an award-winning advertising and portrait photographer who has a unique ability to inspire and energise his subjects capturing moments that blend artistry with timelessness.  From his early days assisting on catalogue shoots to photographing some of Portugal’s most renowned public figures, his work reflects decades of history and expertise. “I first visited at 19 years old, working as an assistant on these catalogues that existed before the internet”, Kenton Thatcher told The Portugal News “We’d come here for the guaranteed sun and good lighting.” the photographer was booked for what he thought would be a brief commission with a model agency in the capital I thought I was just passing through Lisbon I did a lot of work that I usually wouldn’t do and advertising campaigns.” a civil servant with a deep passion for the creative arts “I would even say far more talented and creative than I ever have become” and his passion was an escape from what he really didn’t want to do so his job was to provide and put food on the table for his family the photographer struggled with severe dyslexia at a time when learning disabilities were not recognised “They could never understand why I had the lowest grades in chemistry or biology but excelled at the highest level in arts and sports.” he borrowed his father’s camera and took it to school capturing portraits of his class and everyday life “I went home and processed the roll of film until probably 2am or 3am coming up with these sets of large black and white prints of the kids from my school.” I got a little bit of respect and recognition I started photographing anything and everything” he recalled he won a sub-category of the Junior Wildlife Photographer of the Year with the inauguration held at the British Museum Thatcher apprenticed under a well-known photographer specialising in stock library images working for three years at Primrose Hill in London and I received the best training you could have” and seeing how images were curated for a broader audience.” viewing photography not just as a career but as a lifelong passion probably more now than I did 10 or 20 years ago because you become a little prouder of your history and what you’ve done but you also realise that time is a little more limited and that’s the beauty of it He considers that it’s about more than just capturing an image – it’s about connection but the real work in portraiture is the communication and psychology behind it” so you touch a little bit of everyone’s life for a short time he has developed a signature approach to portraiture that prioritises authenticity over perfection opting for black and white photography to avoid placing subjects in a specific era you can date the picture by the cars or fashion running from March 29 to April 26 at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes marking the culmination of 33 years of experience The collection showcases contemporary Portuguese public figures from musicians and writers to athletes and activists offering a visual documentation of Portugal today “I’m quite honoured to have captured the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo it’s a visual autobiography.” Every portrait tells a story not just about the person in the frame but also about his own journey as a photographer the exhibition serves as a tribute to his late father While his career has included advertising and commercial work the inspiration for this project dates back 25 years to a moment in New York when he saw an exhibition by American photographer Richard Avedon “I was astonished by his portraits of Marilyn Monroe why not bring something like this to Portugal I still haven’t seen anything quite like it here.” To ensure the project has a lasting impact the photographer is producing a large-format coffee table book just as I hope to share my story through these photographs.” For more information on Kenton Thatcher and his exhibition, please visit https://kentonthatcher.com/ A journalist that’s always eager to learn about new things adventure and writing about this diverse world of ours “Wisdom begins in wonder” -  Socrates We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal “Kent” Thomas passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on November 9 and his mother – whom Kent called his greatest inspiration – was left to raise four kids on her own during the Great Depression and worked as a newspaper salesboy – hawking copies of The Salina Journal on the street for 5 cents apiece where a quarter was good for six tiny but tasty burgers Kent served during the Korean War and spent 3+ years aboard the U.S.S Kent kept in touch with his shipmates and traveled the county to attend Piedmont reunions He was very proud to have served his country After a semester at the University of Colorado Kent transferred to the University of Kansas Kent worked on the college newspaper and helped make ends meet by working three odd jobs including stocking the candy machines at the School of Journalism Library after having been named the School of Journalism’s “Outstanding Male Graduate.”  It was during college that Kent struck gold – he met Mary They survived a first date described as a comedy of errors and Mary quickly became the love of Kent’s life The long-distance courtship had Kent traveling between Lawrence and Emporia where Mary taught school and used her salary to support Kent during his last two years of college.  and they were blessed to have been married 69 years (69 years!) at the time of Kent’s passing They had three children and were proud and loving parents.  He started in 1957 as Sports Editor of The Independence (MO) Examiner serving as Editor-Publisher of The York (NE) News Times Editor-Publisher of The Beatrice (NE) Daily Sun and General Manager and Publisher of The Grand Island (NE) Independent He served as President of the Nebraska Press Association in 1982 retiring to Overland Park so that he and Mary could be closer to their children.  and favorite road-trip destinations in the 1970s included Colorado there were countless Best Westerns that featured a pool out front most often surrounded by a chain-link fence.  Kent loved the game of golf – and the friends in his foursome He enjoyed coaching his kids’ youth sports teams He was a certified sports nut and a big fan of KU basketball (Rock Chalk!) Kent had a deep bench of virtues – most notably his unfailing kindness a proud and loving grandfather and great-grandfather Those who knew him will forever be blessed.  Kent was preceded in death by his son Kevin with a Memorial Service at 10am on Saturday 2024 at Indian Heights United Methodist Church Add to Calendar Add to Calendar passed away peacefully at his home on November 4th Kent dedicated his life to his family and over 50 years with the UA and 38 years to his trade as a proud Pipefitter with Local Union 533.  Kent found joy in the simple pleasures of life He was also a skilled motorcyclist and a devoted tinkerer Victor Thomas Price and Lillian Faye (Colvin) Price A Funeral Service will begin at 5:00 pm and a Visitation will follow between 6:00 - 8:00 pm the family suggest contributions be made to Pipe Fitters Local 533 Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text About | Privacy Policy | Advertising| Editorial | Contact Us Subscribe | Login “I am an unyielding dreamer who refuses to stop dreaming.” Fun Fact About Yourself: I attended a creative and performing arts middle and high school and was classically trained in piano performance for 7 years Undergraduate School and Major: Morehouse College Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Deloitte what was the key part of the Wharton School’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you Wharton’s wide range of classes and teaching styles as well as a well-renowned faculty and core-curriculum were very attractive to me As someone with a background in psychology I was certain I would learn core business concepts in a style that works best for me or activity excites you the most at the Wharton School I am excited to participate in the Hospitality Club to continue to learn about the industry and explore the way organizations in space are able to be successful with ever shrinking margins Wharton’s worldwide reputation for training leaders in finance lives up to its name as our alumni base is filled with many leaders in the finance industry what was the moment when you realized the Wharton School was the right MBA program for you I was a part of the Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) program which focuses on supporting underrepresented applicants gain admissions into top MBA programs The program had us list out the criteria for our dream school and then rank schools based on how much they aligned with it and that was located in a diverse major city Wharton ranked #1 in all of these categories for me Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: Breaking into consulting with a background in psychology and then being sponsored by Deloitte to attend business school still feels surreal to me So many people told me I could never work in consulting with my major only the top 10-20% of Deloitte Consultants are eligible for sponsorship Working in my dream industry and being sponsored by my firm seemed like a dream 5 years ago and it still feels very unreal What do you hope to do after graduation (at this point) I hope to return to Deloitte Consulting in the hospitality sector and continue to grow our practice by building our portfolio of clients in that space or listened to that you would highly recommend to prospective MBAs I talk to a lot of Wharton Alumni and listen to their experiences These conversations are so important to me because they inform my decisions on how to get the best out of my business school experience I constantly take note of things they wished they would have done differently and focus on implementing those strategies during my educational journey What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into the Wharton School’s MBA program Often times we will try to construct an application or essay that is similar to those that have already been admitted This is unnecessary as Wharton truly does value diversity and trying to make your application similar to those that have been admitted can cause you to lose authenticity DON’T MISS: MEET WHARTON’S MBA CLASS OF 2026 Our Partner Sites: Poets&Quants for Execs | Poets&Quants for Undergrads | Tipping the Scales | We See Genius Website Design By: Yellowfarmstudios.com Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — A new park project in Kenton County will aim to improve quality of life while attracting new residents and businesses to the area but the high-level 18-hole course was a little too much for Kenton County to maintain in addition to its other two courses “So if we ever actually sold that property So it was a great opportunity to make the space the new opportunity for Kenton County’s park system,” Knochelmann said which is open now for passive recreation like walking The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved J.S Held to serve as its owner’s representative for the development of a new county park which is the same organization Covington hired for the Covington Central Riverfront Their role as the owner’s representative will include advising on design development monitoring progress and ensuring the project aligns with the County’s goals and expectations Knochelmann said the park will take a modern approach “A next generation park that does not have the typical baseball fields There will be areas that can be utilized for that kind of thing,” Knochelmann said an event or nature center for people to rent out It’ll be the largest of the county’s seven parks the county did a study that looked at available green space It really is an attraction and a retention thing parks are really required,” Knochelmann said “In terms of overall capacity for our population The planned Eons Park in Erlanger is another example of a large park that will serve as an economic development tool The same designers will work on the Kenton County park People can get off their cell phones,” Knochelmann said “We have a lot of companies that want to come to northern Kentucky I’ve literally sat in recruiting meetings with companies and they’ve said Knochelmann said he expects RFPs to be put out for contractors in the next three to six months the Fiscal Court contracted with the design firm Human Nature to update the park’s master plan This work aims to refine the project’s scope and provide updated cost estimates laying the foundation for a state-of-the-art recreational space that meets the community’s needs passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday the son of William Lester and Mildred Georgie Hutchins Crumpley.  He served in the US Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars After the war he continued to serve for 20 years He worked in the explosive ordinance disposal better known as the “Bomb Squad” He also worked for 31 years as a civilian in the Armament Directional Explosive Safety Kenton traveled to numerous places; after retirement he settled in Ogden Kenton married Jessie Miller Peterson on September 11 they were later sealed in the Bountiful Temple Tyson (Caitlyn) and Taylor (Kalisa) Brimberry He was taken care of by Tammy (Steve) Brimberry and boys and Dave (Kelli) Quinley over the last 18 years He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  TX; 3 stepsons; 4 stepdaughters; 5 grandchildren He was preceded in death his wives; parents; and sister Services entrusted to Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary The School Resource Officer at the Kenton Elementary School was reassigned recently Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser said Officer Jarrod Bowman was put on road patrol and a new officer has replaced him on a temporary basis A school surveillance camera from February of this year has surfaced showing Bowman talking with others in the cafeteria of the school during lunch time grabbing his sweatshirt from behind and directing him to another seat before following him out of the cafeteria Chief Musser said no formal complaint was filed until he met with the student’s father about a week ago Officer Bowman has since met with the parents as well as school administrators and has admitted his actions were a little aggressive Chief Musser said the decision to remove Bowman from the school was made WKTN reached out to Kenton School Superintendent Chad Thrush The new SRO will serve in that position until the end of the school year A decision on a permanent officer to serve the school in that position will be made after that A link to the video can be found here vice president of practice management at Commonwealth Financial Network provides insight on how practices can thrive with ensemble and enterprise models Sponsored by Commonwealth Financial Network vice president of practice management at Commonwealth understands that many practices are adopting enterprise and ensemble models to drive value and build enduring businesses he describes the power of leaders with diverse strengths and skills He also outlines five critical factors for making ensemble and enterprise practices succeed Learn more by visiting www.commonwealth.com Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 — The Simon Kenton High School baseball team is competing with a special purpose in mind this season the Pioneers think of former player Brad Franzen a 2013 Simon Kenton graduate who has stage 4 colon cancer “We get them (the teammates) huddled up in the dugout and we send a prayer to him,” said 2027 outfielder Nathan Barth is the son of junior varsity coach Mark Franzen It’s the second time Brad has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer since November 2020 “Now that he is going through it again — we just felt like as a program we had to come behind that family and do everything we could to support them,” Simon Kenton varsity baseball coach Brady Smiley said Donations will be accepted at the concession stand for The Franzen Colon Cancer Research Fund Simon Kenton also has shirts adorned with “Family” and the cancer awareness ribbon across the front with the Franzen name Hear more about Franzen's fight and how the team is supporting him: “There are times that life reminds you that we are playing a game and there are things bigger than baseball,” Smiley said “So when you get an opportunity for two teams who usually are Northern Kentucky rivals When you get a chance to come together and show each other that love and support that baseball allows you to have I think you got to take advantage of that moment to show these kids that there are things bigger than baseball.” is the Simon Kenton boys and girls swimming coach Carol is grateful for how the baseball program and school community has reached out to show love and support for her family “It’s been incredible; I kind of start to tear up when I talk about it,” Carol said the first time Brad was diagnosed the outpouring was just — I can’t even describe it When everybody heard that Brad had a re-occurrence They did so much the first time — it’s hard to expect them to do the same thing the second time the outpouring of love and support for us and for Brad has just been incredible especially with this game.” Brad grew up in Independence and graduated from the University of Louisville after high school along with the couple’s son and daughter live in Bloomington “He is still so amazed at how many people still rally around him,” Carol Franzen said “Every time he comes home people are coming up to him and saying We love you.’ It just shows kind of the effect it’s had on people here.” Brad underwent 11 rounds of chemotherapy and two surgeries after initially being diagnosed at the age of 25 in November 2020 it was discovered he has stage 4 colon cancer again The family said since Brad's cancer was initially in stage 4 “He now has a tumor in his pelvis,” Carol said And hopefully to shrink the tumor so they don’t do another surgery.” In addition to Saturday’s game, the Franzen Colon Cancer Research Fund has a number of fundraisers this year including a motorcycle charity ride at High Stakes Harley-Davidson in Florence June 28 along with a golf outing at Kenton County Golf Course June 29 The family also asks for prayers for Brad’s recovery Coach Smiley and the Pioneers are certainly helping with that aspect “People are gathering baskets for the golf outing that we’re having,” Carol said “Just this game and the fact that people are willing to go out What (Smiley has) done to raise awareness to other communities Smiley said the season is a teaching moment for the players in the Simon Kenton program “We take everything so seriously which I’ll always do,” Smiley said It’s really what you do with the relationships that you create that matters.” SIGN UP: Subscribe to our high school sports newsletter at the Round Table Clubhouse on Middle Beach at Kenton-on-Sea the new NSRI JetRib Spirit of Kenton was named and blessed Guests were welcomed by Station Commander Chris Pike who then handed over Rotary President Vaughn Nesbit “This project is the culmination of a 12-month journey to establish the NSRI here at Kenton-on-Sea,” said Vaughn “Establishing this station would never have been possible without the generous donations made by numerous people and organisations within this community.” We will continue to support this station and other initiatives such as water safety We look forward to a long collaboration with the NSRI,” he said NSRI Regional Rep Ian Gray thanked Round Table for making the venue available Rotary for making the fund-raising happen in such a short time and the people of Kenton for supporting the station The JetRib Spirit of Kenton is perfect for an immediate response at Kenton and you always have the bigger boats at Port Alfred to back her up Rotary Past President Simon Matthews traditionally named the vessel: “I name this rescue craft Spirit of Kenton May God bless her and all who serve on her.” We’re proud to announce that our newly rebuilt NSRI Station 21 in St Francis Bay is now officially open we held a blessing ceremony for two new state-of-the-art rescue vessels: the Spirit of St Francis III .. Gqeberha — The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) today officially celebrated the blessing of its latest state-of-the-art Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC) at a ceremony held at the PE Deep Sea Angling Club building Subscribe today for information about NSRI rescues Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team edged Kenton Ridge 3-2 -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Deel (KR) 6-0 -Carter Detweiler-Noah Hess (JA) beat Briggs-E.Patch (KR) 6-2 The Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers scored the biggest win of the Kentucky high school basketball season on Friday night taking down four-time defending state champion Sacred Heart The Valkyries had won 92 straight games against in-state competition their last loss coming in double overtime to Mercy Academy on Feb There was no hangover for the Lady Pioneers who beat Holy Cross by 21 two days earlier They have now won 15 of their last 17 and sit at 21-4 overall "This game went down the exact same way the Cooper game went down bucket," Simon Kenton head coach Jeff Stowers told 859 Sports Radio's Mark Wehry after the game The Jaguars held a large fourth quarter lead at home against Cooper on Jan Simon Kenton’s largest deficit of the night came early in the first quarter at 4-1 Freshman Bella Ober had the Lady Pioneers’ first 4 points of the game and 16 points in the first half SK built an 18-12 lead after eight minutes and held a 36-33 lead at halftime thanks to seven 3-pointers and several backdoor cuts that led to layups The Valkyries were able to keep it close thanks to nine SK turnovers that led to uncontested fast-break points Lady Pioneers head coach Jeff Stowers placed Megan Gadzala on McDonald’s All-American Zakiyah Johnson who was held to 5 points in the first half Johnson finished with 25 points but fouled out midway through the overtime period the Valkyries kept the game close but were never able to take more than a one-point lead Haylie Webb scored four straight points to help the Lady Pioneers take a 54-47 lead into the final eight minutes As Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir is known to do she told her team to ratchet up the pressure The Valkyries responded with an 8-0 run to open the fourth quarter and take a 55-54 lead Anna Kelch responded with a triple to give SK a 60-55 lead Another big shot down the stretch sent the game to overtime Sacred Heart junior Tootie Jordan splashed a 3-pointer with 45 seconds left to give the Valkyries a 64-63 before Ober tied the game with a free throw The Valkyries needed a second-half comeback to beat No 2 ranked George Rogers Clark on Wednesday night but couldn’t replicate the same feat on Friday in Independence Johnson and Morgan Frey all fouled out in the fourth quarter or overtime Their absences took away a lot of length on defense The Lady Pioneers were subsequently able to break the press and drain the clock in pursuit of the win While Ober had the most impressive scoring run in the first half Kelch authored the biggest moment of the game After passing the ball in a triangle with Haylie Webb and Brynli Pernell she caught a pass in the right corner and made her fourth 3-pointer of the game to give SK a 68-66 lead in overtime going up against the team that we did," Kelch said Simon Kenton made 12 3-pointers on the game The only made field goal after that point was Riley Gilvin’s put back after a missed free throw to cut it to 71-70 The Valkyries had a chance to tie the game at 73 points apiece but Becca Carson's 3-pointer with about 10 seconds left hung on the rim for what seemed like an eternity before falling off Ober and Pernell in the final minute sealed the deal "It was making sure there was nobody else in the gym It was just me shooting like I was in practice," Pernell said Pernell also drew two charges in the final minute the second one fouling Johnson out of the game The Lady Pioneers stuck with the same five players for the entire 36 minutes; four of them (Pernell Webb and Kelch) ended the game in double figures "We have two good point guards on the floor who can get us out of a lot of stuff," Stowers said of Pernell and Ober On the same day the Kentucky High School Athletic Association revealed the state tournament brackets the Lady Pioneers proved that the Valkyries are Many fans and media members throughout the state thought the Valkyries would not face any roadblocks on their way to a fifth straight title Simon Kenton only reinforced its resume as the Eighth Region frontrunner we knew as soon as the tip went off," Pernell said Halftime: SK 36-33; end of regulation: 64-64 1947.He was the husband of Cheryl Feagins Haub Avian influenza has been detected in wild birds in 10 Kentucky counties including in a dead Canada goose in Kenton John Brunjes is the migratory bird program coordinator at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources He says many of the infected waterfowl died after the cold spell a few weeks ago “The new findings are basically birds that were stressed by the weather and the disease Cases of bird flu are rising around the U.S., primarily in commercial poultry and cattle operations. The USDA reports more than 9 million chickens in Ohio have contracted the virus in the last 30 days No cases have been recorded in Kentucky flocks this year Wild birds are widely impacted by the ongoing outbreak, too. A study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution estimates millions have been infected and died from avian influenza over the past several years RELATED: Bird flu detected in 1.4 million Mercer County chickens Brunjes says the disease poses little risk to humans currently do not go handle it — just contact us,” Brunjes said Infected birds spread the virus through their saliva can get the virus through contact with infected birds don't let your pets eat dead or dying birds right now because it could potentially kill a dog or a cat if it's eating carcasses of a sick bird,” Brunjes said He says if your pet does end up with a dead bird in its mouth LISTEN: Answering your questions about bird flu Avian influenza is not usually transmitted from waterfowl to songbirds and other feeder birds Brunjes says there’s no recommendation to take your feeder down at this point Kentucky Fish and Wildlife asks people to report wild birds exhibiting the following: You can call the department at 1-800-858-1549 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Or, you can file a report online The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife asks people to report sightings of dead birds in groups of more than six by calling 1-800-945-3543 The past and present will intertwine in the celebration of Kenton Thatcher’s work a photographer has been based in Portugal for over 30 years In addition to iconic portraits of artists the exhibition will feature never-before-seen images of a new generation of prominent figures in Portuguese society “Sessions” can be visited until April 26, with free entry at Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes  Weekdays FIMFA Lx25 International Festival of Puppetry and Animated Forms “Variações Sobre Paredes” Concert at Praça do Município BAC – Banco de Arte Contemporânea Maria da Graça Carmona e Costa Features & Opinion01.10.24Big Talk's Kenton Allen on BBC comedy Ludwig Kenton Allen is executive producer on new six-part BBC comedy Ludwig Ludwig is a classic crime drama with a unique twist That unique twist being that the lead detective is not a detective Had Big Talk been looking for an original take on the murder-mystery genre we were looking for a way of doing a crime show because guess what We are always looking for something distinctive that has wit and irreverence as well as telling a cracking good crime story The Outlaws with Stephen Merchant is a big indicator of the tone of Ludwig How did David Mitchell first become involved We work a lot with David Mitchell and Robert Webb The first thing we did with their production company I was having a cup of tea with David one afternoon on set and he confessed to me a secret desire to play a television detective which obviously to a producer is manna from heaven What excited you about the prospect of David as a TV detective or at least the twin brother of one What is exciting about it is this is David’s first acting role that is stepping into the mainstream as a leading man in a one-hour prime-time crime dramedy He has conquered sitcom with Peep Show and Back He has conquered the panel show with Would I Lie To You? which is such a staple of the BBC One schedule this is the natural progression for him like a lot of brilliant comedy actors who have played onscreen detectives David Jason and A Touch of Frost or Alan Davies and Jonathan Creek A big reference for this show was Columbo with Peter Falk and more recently Monk with Tony Shalhoub who again is both a great actor and a great comic actor That’s the journey that we’re on with David It’s the perfect show for him in terms of the character It feels like the right actor at the right time with the right project What makes writer Mark Brotherhood a great fit for this project I mentioned it to him not knowing that he is an uber-crime drama fan He loves them and has always wanted to write one We had a chat and he said he would go away and have a think He came back with this sort of doppelganger idea called Ludwig Mark is a bit like a Northern version of David in many ways and a lot of his wit is observations about the modern world which many men and women of a certain age probably share What are the potential pitfalls in making a murder mystery series In a classic murder-of-the-week show you want the audience to be able to play along and try and work out whodunnit You have to be careful that you don’t cast your murderer very obviously it must be about something other than just the murder of the week You want to have other stories going on as well Those are either relationship stories or there is this other overarching mystery You’ve got Ludwig rekindling his relationship with Lucy You’ve got him thrust into being a surrogate parent because there is Henry who in the absence of his father needs parenting by Uncle Ludwig And then you have got the mystery of where James has gone which is what has brought Ludwig and Lucy back together In the BBC Comedy Mum there was great chemistry and a ‘will-they-won’t-they’ intrigue between Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan Is there an element of that between David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin’s characters But I don’t think we want to encourage him to commit adultery with his brother’s wife There is a deep friendship there and childhood crushes tend to carry on into life In Ludwig’s mind Lucy is the ‘one that got away’ to his brother There is a bit of longing there that David gives you even if it is a longing that cannot speak its name Ludwig is another Big Talk show about families What makes that such a rich source for comedy and drama Most of us either have a family or something that resembles a family unit Not everyone has got an identical twin brother but I think you can understand the emotional stakes of being asked to do something by your sister-in-law And you can understand what it is like to try to be a surrogate parent to your nephew All those access points give you some relatability All our shows don’t have to have families in them but they do have to have some sense of a family unit Didn’t you give director Robbie McKillop his big break on A Young Doctor’s Notebook He has gone on to a lot of other excellent things since then like Guilt That was the show we watched that made us think Robbie would be very good at setting up this show and giving it a distinctive look and feel without throwing the baby out with the bath water What different energy does director Jill Robertson bring to the last three episodes Jill’s episodes are when the stakes get ratcheted up We learn more about the mystery of James’ disappearance and various other quite serious things happen to the characters Jill’s episodes are a bit more classic crime drama We’ve still got Ludwig at the centre of them with his idiosyncratic take on the world but Jill has got more serious s*** to deal with Jill had worked before with our producer Georgie Fallon She has done a lot of work that marries quite traditional drama with wit and playfulness I particularly liked her work on Last Tango in Halifax It’s not a crime drama but the character work in that is very good She also launched Dalgliesh where again she did a very good job of delivering a very cool detective series Jill just had a really good take on the material when we met her Can you pick an unsung hero on this production and tell us about their contribution to Ludwig Alan Connor is our puzzle consultant on the shows When we are designing murders and trying to find puzzle connections to them Alan is our go-to man He is an expert at locked room mysteries and all sorts of things like acrostic and syllogism he also worked on the Young Doctor’s Notebook Your early ambitions were to be a record producer How important is music and score in a series like Ludwig That’s apparent in shows we referenced like The White Lotus or Only Murders in the Building It’s essential in terms of setting tone and style and storytelling And obviously the lead character is named after Ludwig van Beethoven With all this is mind the search for a Composer led us to the brilliant Nathan Klein and Finn Keane who have created a highly original soundtrack that brilliantly combines motifs from the Beethoven repertoire with their own very contemporary approach to an orchestral soundtrack I think the results are stunning and we defy anyone not to end up humming our title music after a couple of listens This interview is an edited version of an interview conducted by the BBC in association with That Mitchell And Webb Company Directors Robert McKillop and Jill Robertson which will distribute the series internationally SUBSCRIBE TODAY It was truly a tale of two halves for the Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers in their 48-39 loss to Frederick Douglass in the first round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Sweet 16 on Wednesday night Taking the floor at Rupp Arena for the second time in three seasons Simon Kenton set the nets on fire in the first eight minutes hitting six of seven field goals in the first quarter Anna Kelch made two 3-pointers and Brynli Pernell had 6 early points as the Lady Pioneers raced out to a 21-9 lead But early turnovers were a sign of things to come the Broncos stretched out the Lady Pioneers on offense making it hard for them to make entry passes or get shots up from any angle "I think we were kind of sitting back and were passive on our defense at first we started picking it up a little bit more We started becoming more involved in our traps and we tried to deny (Pernell) the ball," Frederick Douglass head coach Daryl Moberly said A Knowles' putback ignited the Broncos as the second quarter started Waide followed with seven straight as Douglass went on an 11-0 run to head to the locker room trailing 21-20 Simon Kenton did not score a point for the final 7:06 of the half we played our style and then we kind of got loose with the ball in the second quarter It's a typical defensive game that we play but if we're not scoring on the offensive end We've got to dig and claw a lot harder just to get the ball back," Simon Kenton head coach Jeff Stowers said The drought stretched through much of the third quarter as Douglass overtook Simon Kenton to grab a 30-25 lead slicing through the defense and knocking down shots the eighth-grader finished with a game-high 18 points to go with four steals "She's only in eighth grade and putting up big girl numbers There's not much I could say," Knowles said There was a clear shift in the Lady Pioneers' defensive effort Stowers said he knew they had to draw five charges on the Broncos when their goal is normally three but couldn't take advantage of the change in possession "(Knowles) should have fouled out but we had some people that weren't willing to step up on her drives to the basket and we could eliminate a whole bunch of problems if we were willing to get two more fouls," Stowers said Pernell stepped into the lane to draw a charge coming away with a bloody eyebrow in the process SK was worried they would have to navigate the game without their energetic point guard and leading scorer But she emerged from the locker room to a roar from the fans in blue and white "I think that was probably the first thing that I asked As soon as the trainer came over and was like 'Is it really that bad?' I just wanted to get out there with them and finish it," Pernell said After making eight of their first nine field goals the Lady Pioneers went just 4-of-23 until the middle of the fourth quarter A successful season that saw SK beat Sacred Heart then win the 32nd District and Eighth Region came crashing down in two hours in Lexington beating Sacred Heart doesn't mean anything The Lady Pioneers certainly have the roster to return to Rupp Arena in 2026 They had two seniors on the roster; Katelin Blevins was the only one in the rotation during the season Haylie Webb and Meg Gadzala will all be seniors in the starting rotation We're going to come back and we're going to do wonders next year We're going to do way better than we did this year Simon Kenton 39Frederick Douglass: Waide 7 2 18 the RSC’s School for Scandal and Robin/Red/Breast with Maxine Peake are among the highlights of the photographer’s work for the Guardian this year An Alger man was arrested following an incident in Kenton this past Friday According to information on the Kenton Police Department‘s Daily Log Sheet officers received a call concerning a fight at 307 Decatur Street at around 8:50 Friday night He is being held on charges of strangulation and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.