Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on the R52 The details of the closure are as follows: “SANRAL advises motorists to plan their trips accordingly and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during these essential road upgrades Motorists are requested to please adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings when applicable It is not only for your own safety but also for the persons working at the closures and the construction workers within the work zones,” said Mirriam Mosia SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the North West SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and the roads agency remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads Home | South Africa Residents of Senthumole section of Reagile township in Koster in the North West say they have to share water sources with animals They say they have not had any tap water for weeks This has left those who are unable to buy water having to fetch it from the nearby dam Residents say the municipality is unable to deliver on its constitutional mandate Our elderly people are unable to push wheelbarrows to far distances to fetch water,” says one “People’s rights are being undermined Residents are not provided with water accordingly.” We depend on the water from this dam,” echoes a third the Kgetleng Rivier Local Municipality has committed to provide residents with water by the end of this weekend “I’m saddened by the fact that now they had to resort to go to get water at the dam which is something that I would discourage very much if there are challenges in trucks not reaching them then we’ll ensure that those trucks do get to them because we cannot account for the water that is at the dam whether it’s healthier to consume or not RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - [On Monday 27 January] the Democratic Alliance (DA) submitted a letter along with a petition signed by business owners of Koster to the MEC of Public Works and Roads requesting her to urgently intervene in the incomplete road project of the R509 in Koster The MEC must also supply a comprehensive explanation about the project’s delays and the reasons for its abandonment Spokesperson on Public Works and Roads in North West DA Councillor in the Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality visited the site and engaged with business owners on Friday to assess the impact of the incomplete road project on Jameson Street in town which has left the area inaccessible and businesses struggling to stay afloat.The project remains incomplete with no contractor on site Disputes between contractors and subcontractors appear to have caused the halt in construction Local businesses have reported significant profit losses as a result.The DA is calling on the Department of Public Works to improve its oversight of road projects; this case is one of many where inadequate monitoring has led to incomplete infrastructure Poor road conditions hinder economic development and the DA calls for stricter accountability measures The family of former rugby player Nick Koster have revealed their heartbreak over his death – and asked lawyers to secure answers.  The 34-year-old’s body was found close to the Priory Norwich the day before he was due to be discharged from the hospital where he had been admitted following struggles with his mental health Nick had been reported missing several hours after going for a walk His loved ones have now revealed how they hope an upcoming inquest will provide them with the “answers they Terena said: “It was less than four months after Nick first became concerned about his mental health Caring for Nick in those final months and then losing him will be the most devastating experience of my life “We’re heartbroken by Nick’s death and have so many questions about his care.” Nick and his family moved to the UK in 2012 to play for Bath Rugby He moved to play for Bristol Bears in 2014 where he made 62 appearances as a flanker and helped them to secure promotion to the Premiership in 2016 before retiring in 2017 completing an MBA during his rugby career and a master’s degree at the University of Cambridge shortly after Madeline Nugent is the expert medical negligence lawyer at Irwin Mitchell supporting the family began to struggle with his mental health in March 2023 He was close to his family and informed them of his struggles Nick sought help from his GP and local Crisis Care teams Nick’s family were concerned that his mental health was deteriorating rapidly and pushed for a more in-depth psychiatric evaluation he was admitted privately to Chelmsford Priory between the 10 - 24 May he was admitted to A&E on 13 June as his mental health declined further Nick was then admitted via the NHS to the Norwich Priory on the 14 June on the 11 July - he requested to go for a walk was called by Priory staff as he had not returned at the agreed time of 4.30pm to ask if Nick was with her Jeannie discussed how they could best search for Nick Jeannie tracked Nick by using her phone’s location tool revealing his phone was less than a mile away. Jeannie set off alone to find him but fearing the worst the family suggested she return to the Priory and ask for support On returning to the location with Priory staff Not long after the police and paramedics arrived confirming he had died He was my favourite person in the world and was adored by all who knew him He was always the person to lean on and turn to he was a pillar of strength for those around him “The tragedy and trauma of Nick’s death will continue to reverberate throughout our lives Nick’s daughters are growing up without their dad and Jeannie is raising them without her husband “JP and I have lost not only a brother Our greatest hope is that the inquest at least provides us with some of the answers we have been desperately searching for and that learnings will come from this.” An inquest into Nick’s death is due to be heard at Norwich Coroner’s Court from the 1 October 2024 and is expected to last two days Find out more about our expertise in supporting families affected by the death of a loved one at our dedicated failure to prevent suicide section. Alternatively, to speak to an expert contact us or call 0370 1500 100.  Enter you details below and we'll call you back a former rugby player for Bristol and Bath tragically took his own life while he was on leave from a mental health hospital where he had voluntarily sought treatment Köster made his debut in the Currie Cup at the age of 19 He was then selected as a substitute for the Barbarians team to play against Australia at Wembley later that year it was announced that he would be joining Bath He scored his first try for his new club against the Italian team Calvisano in the Amlin Challenge Cup Köster joined Bristol on a season-long loan in August 2013 and eventually earned a permanent contract with them helping the team secure promotion to the Aviva Premiership in 2016 Before the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership season Koster was one of several players released by Bristol due to suicide while receiving mental health treatment in Norfolk Mental health nurse Charles Mwangi mentioned that there were no signs indicating that he was suicidal or that his mental health had deteriorated Koster was found dead hours later after he failed to return by an agreed time of 4.30 pm The medical examiner stated that there was insufficient evidence to verify Koster's activities following his final phone conversation with his father at 3:47 p.m they discussed "traveling to South Africa" and that Koster's father could hear traffic in the background Koster informed his father that he was heading to Attleborough to purchase snacks who had made 62 appearances for Bristol between 2013 and 2017 after joining them following a short stint with Bath had been an "informal patient" at Priory Hospital Norwich the coroner responsible for the Norfolk area mentioned that Koster had the option to leave but was following an agreed-upon care plan she mentioned that Koster passed away as a result of purposeful action but his intentions were unclear and may have been influenced by his underlying condition JUDY ROTICH The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER 2025—The papal conclave dates back centuries the conclave is a private election that determines the next leader of the Catholic Church 135 cardinals will gather behind closed doors in Vatican City and will not emerge until a successor to the late Pope Francis has been named the University of Rhode Island Center for the Humanities will host “Conclave: Past and Future,” featuring URI medieval scholar Joëlle Rollo-Koster one of the world’s foremost experts on the papacy is the co-editor of the new three-volume Cambridge History of the Papacy She has also written extensively on Pope Francis’ legacy In a recent piece for The Conversation Rollo-Koster noted that the conclave evolved over centuries—and why “Electing this powerful figure was a cantankerous affair marred by violence and external interference,” she said “It took centuries for the church to develop an electoral system free from manipulations and violence – which should resonate with contemporary politics.”  Rollo-Koster will work to demystify the conclave and discuss why the conclave was created what it meant for the history of the Catholic Church and the papacy as well as the current conclave that will begin Wednesday and continue until onlookers witness a plume of white smoke emitted from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.  Carothers Library and Learning Commons’ Galanti Lounge on the University of Rhode Island’s Kingston campus WHO: URI medieval scholar and papal expert Joëlle Rollo-Koster WHERE: URI Carothers Library and Learning Commons; Galanti Lounge; 15 Lippitt Road Copyright © 2025 University of Rhode Island | University of Rhode Island URI is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action Bo Koster of the indie rock band My Morning Jacket will return to Athens for the first time since graduating to perform with his band and engage with students and community members on his life and making music Bo Koster’s return to Athens with his band isn’t just another stop on their tour — it’s a full-circle moment that marks a homecoming both for Koster and for the city that remains a short this visit is especially meaningful — not only because it’s the first time he’s returned to Athens since graduating but also because it represents a celebration of the connections and experiences that shaped his career Although this return is a big deal for Koster, School of Media Arts and Studies Director Josh Antonuccio equally feels the excitement of having the band come to Athens as well as a reunion with Koster with whom he played with while they were both undergraduates “I remember listening to Pink Floyd around the time we met Antonuccio explained of their college years “Seeing Bo go to being with MMJ and then on to tour with Roger Waters was surreal I remember being in an arena audience watching him play the intro to the iconic ‘Great Gig in the Sky’ thinking of how full circle he had come in that moment.” For Koster, becoming the keyboardist for the major indie band My Morning Jacket wasn’t a straightforward one Koster’s first attempt at a formal music education led him to a music school after high school After making the difficult decision to leave reconnecting with friends and immersing himself in the music scene Koster studied political science and economics but his passion for music was always there He would jam out in a small basement room in James Hall with Antonuccio and played in local bands and all over Athens like at Casa Nueva and The Dugout all while dreaming of a future as a full-time musician I’m grateful for the well-rounded education it provided Regardless of whether you're an artist or not having a broad understanding of the world is crucial—it allows you to experience life on a deeper and more meaningful level where he pursued various musical opportunities from playing with jazz musicians to working with acclaimed artists like Mike Garson But it was a chance encounter at a party that led him to My Morning Jacket He toured the world with My Morning Jacket played alongside legends like Roger Waters of Pink Floyd and contributed to albums that became pillars of indie rock each forging their own paths in the music world But life has a funny way of reconnecting people. About 10 years ago, when My Morning Jacket was touring through Columbus, the two reconnected. In the years to follow, the idea to bring the band to Ohio University, specifically looking at the Music Industry Summit, began to take shape “Bo was always such an incredible musician and I have loved seeing all he’s accomplished,” Antonuccio who is also the director of the Music Industry Summit we are always looking at ways to bring back our alumni in the creative industries It’s about creating opportunities for students to learn directly from people who have made it in the world So we thought—why not try go get Bo and My Morning Jacket back to OU?” Getting any major artist to Athens though is no simple task but after working for nearly a year to make it happen "Josh and I have been talking about this for years—it's always tough to get the schedule to work and Athens is not your typical tour stop,” Koster said but it had to be the right time and fit into our touring schedule We never quite figured it out until recently when he mentioned doing a keynote speech and a show we’re doing it!' We had just the right window and Josh had advocated for years to make this happen Although scheduling My Morning Jacket for the Music Industry Summit in March didn’t work out, the band was eager to find time on their tour to connect with the Athens community and students. With their new album on the way and a packed schedule, Antonuccio and his team identified a special opportunity for a one-off event. On April 17, My Morning Jacket will perform at Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium hosted by the Music Industry Summit and OHIO Live I hope this community hear sounds that make them feel something connected to something bigger than themselves and that they share a beautiful moment with others in the room we do what we do to connect to something larger than ourselves and to create good art that makes people feel more human,” Koster explained In addition to the concert, a conversation with My Morning Jacket will also be held at 2 p.m. at the Athena Cinema prior where the band will talk about their new album the music industry and provide insight into their experiences and success The conversation will be hosted by fellow OHIO alum and well-known podcaster "It’s incredibly valuable for young people to hear how others have navigated their way through life and found their calling,” Koster said it’s hard to know what you’re supposed to do and I feel lucky that I knew I was drawn to the piano and music It felt like I didn’t have a choice in the matter I enjoy sharing that with younger people—what it takes and how they can carve their own path to find their niche in the world.” As for students today who come to the concert or conversation Antonuccio hopes they’ll take away a message of persistence and passion “Bo’s story is a great example of how you have to take risks and follow what matters to you You never know what will happen when you follow your heart,” Antonuccio said “And Bo’s story with MMJ is not just about the music—they’ve built a fan community a loyal following that understands the ethos of the band They’re a reminder that if you do things right As My Morning Jacket prepares for their next chapter — a new album produced by Brendan O’Brien who has worked with legends like Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen — Koster continues to embrace the unpredictable nature of life on the road And though his career has taken him all over the world he is grateful it has brought him back to Athens if only for one night The education I received opened up new avenues and introduced me to people and ideas that have made my life much richer I’m especially thankful for the experiences outside of music While I consider myself mostly self-taught in music I’ve learned that the true value of education is not in specializing but in learning how to continuously educate and challenge yourself was the foundation for a lifetime of exploring diverse interests and growing in ways that go beyond just one field © 2025 Ohio University Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application MN with his loving wife and granddaughter by his side Donald Clarence Koster was born on April 17 1942 on the Koster family farm in Osborne Township all of whom were very proud of their Dutch heritage Don worked at his father's gas station where he worked very hard and collected a great amount of stories he would often share Don graduated from Tyler High School in 1960 Don and Val celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past March surrounded by friends and family the Koster family made their home in Rochester Don had an incredible 42 year career in the financial world Don was an active and proud father and grandfather He would coach his sons little league team and never missed a game or event put on by his grandchildren He enjoyed collecting and restoring Ford cars from the 1950s especially his 1957 retractable Ford Fairlane 500 Don could always name a classic car and the year just from seeing it He had a joke for everything and a nickname for everyone He knew exactly what to say to make you smile and full on belly laugh There was never an event or family gathering without a few of Don's classic jokes shared by fundraising and spreading awareness for Autism Don and Val enjoyed traveling throughout the world bringing back amazing stories to share with everyone they surrounded themselves with Don and Val instilled their love of travel on their family and would always look forward to their yearly trips together what really mattered was that they were all together Don suffered a massive stroke that left him paralyzed on the right side of his body He was able to regain his ability to walk and function independently in day-to-day life The Koster family was truly blessed to receive 10 more years with him post stroke Donald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years MN; his sons Brent (Dawn) Koster of Rochester MN; his brother William (Paula) Koster of Bloomington A Celebration of Life for Donald will be held on Saturday January 25th 2025 from 2-4 pm at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Rochester Minnesota (2815 57th St Nw There will be a brief service followed by a “Desert Bar” and fellowship hour in honor of Donald’s favorite meal  Memorials may be given to RT Autism Awareness Foundation or ExercisAbilities (EA Therapeutic Health) Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Koster family 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 The 21-year-old defenseman will play in the MyHockey League in the 2025-26 season Sandro Koster played junior hockey for the ZSC Lions' organization before heading up North to Sweden for the final three years of his junior availability He signed a contract with EHC Winterthur in 2023 and has been with the Swiss League team ever since. Last season, he recorded one assist in 38 games for them. Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Lincoln Feast Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Koster secured his win in a thrilling three-way playoff against Stefan Jacobs from Johannesburg and CJ Van Wyk from George After all three players finished the tournament tied at 10-under 206.Koster entered the final round in fifth place at 4-under par while Stefan Jacobs enjoyed a solo lead at a 36-hole score of 9-under 135 tying the tournament's lowest score for the week His round was capped by a crucial eagle on the final hole which brought him level with Jacobs and Van Wyk This victory holds special significance for Koster who had previously finished as a joint runner-up in the tournament in 2023 He will head to UAB now as an incoming freshman for the 2024-25 fall golf season.Stefan Jacobs a sophomore at Augusta carded rounds of 68-67-71 and CJ van Wyk the junior at Toledo carded 72-67-67 to register joint runner-up finish at the tournament View full results for Harry Oppenheimer Trophy Home  |  Tournaments  |  Courses  |  Equipment  |  Players  |  Rankings  |  About Us  |  Contact Early in the race, the Briton heard a scream and knew that the Dutch athlete Maureen Koster, her close friend, had crashed to the ground. What she didn’t know was that Koster had also smashed her head and was unconscious. Read moreAs the athletes sped around the 200m track officials rushed out to drag the unresponsive Koster off the track like a rag doll And the mood was still subdued when the 32-year-old was eventually taken off the track on a stretcher “I heard Maureen scream,” Courtney-Bryant said “I know her really well because we used to train together and room on the Diamond League because you don’t want to end up down as well The accident looked to have come after Koster clipped the British athlete Hannah Nuttall from behind I heard something click behind me and just heard a scream,” Nuttall said The BBC missed the fall because it was showing the women’s high jump but the incident was so serious that when it returned to the race Steve Cram told viewers that it might have to be stopped because Koster was unconscious ShowDownload the Guardian app from the iOS App Store on iPhone or the Google Play store on Android by searching for 'The Guardian'.If you already have the Guardian app make sure you’re on the most recent version.In the Guardian app then Notifications.Turn on sport notifications.Was this helpful?Thank you for your feedback.As she was taken to hospital Courtney-Bryant was the first to make her move However Ireland’s Sarah Healy had enough in her tank to overtake her and come through in 8min 52.86sec most of the discussion after concerned Koster’s horror fall Thankfully there was good news later in the evening as the official Team NL account on X posted that Koster was “conscious and responsive” Free weekly newsletterThe best of our sports journalism from the past seven days and a heads-up on the weekend’s action There were two more silver medals for Britain on the final day of these championships in the Netherlands through George Mills in the men’s 3,000m and the women’s 4x400m team of Lina Nielsen Mills gave it everything in trying to beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen but the brilliant Norwegian was simply too good as he powered away on the last lap to win his seventh European Indoor title at the age of 24 in 7:48.37 expressed himself “content” to win a medal in a strong field “I was thinking: ‘Sit for as long as you can you kick hard.’ I just wasn’t able to hold on enough.” Meanwhile the British 4x400m women were still in contention on the final lap with Anning – who had come fifth over 400m at the Olympics – against the Dutch 400m hurdles superstar Femke Bol Bol powered clear for gold in a European Indoor record of 3:24.34 with Britain setting a national record of 3:24.89 View image in fullscreenGeorge Mills said he was content to have finished second behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the men’s 3000m final Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesThere was then drama as the Dutch team were disqualified for obstruction in the takeover on the final leg an appeal and counter-appeal before it was decided the initial result should stand after it emerged that it was an error from a race official who had put the teams in the wrong order for the changeover It left the large Dutch crowd happy – and the British team who ended these championships eighth in the table with seven medals U gebruikt helaas een verouderde internetbrowser. Voor een optimale ervaring met deze website is het aan te raden om over te stappen naar een modernere verie of installeer Google Chrome Frame It is with immense sadness and huge gratitude that we bid farewell to our beloved Dineke de Koster (1930 – 2024) who passed away peacefully at her home in Wassenaar just a couple of weeks before her 94th birthday Dineke de Koster has been one of the main pillars of strength for Europa Nostra since 1984 when her late husband Hans de Koster (who served as Minister of Defense of The Netherlands and President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe) became President of our organisation Dineke de Koster has played a pivotal role in the day-to-day management and administration of Europa Nostra she succeeded Dino Leventis from Cyprus as Treasurer during the period of 2002-2007 These positions required her to undertake the ever-growing task of handling the total financial administration of our organisation as well as that of mapping out a comprehensive financial policy for Europa Nostra She remained closely involved and committed after her term ended in 2007 as a much-appreciated adviser and most generous maecenas Dineke de Koster’s dedication to the organisation has far exceeded her role as Treasurer She has always found the time to contribute – in countless ways – to the harmony within the Secretariat and to the well-being of the staff members in The Hague Without her discrete yet most generous donations Europa Nostra would not have been able to achieve many of its ambitions Dineke de Koster’s close involvement in the management of Europa Nostra and her regular presence at the Secretariat have provided a dynamic stimulus and has served as a powerful example Dineke was especially dedicated to supporting the expansion and the strengthening of Europa Nostra’s network and activities in Central and Eastern Europe she wished to encourage the necessary inclusion of this part of Europe in the ongoing process of European integration It is therefore very fitting that the special fund created back in 1992 in support of our members and partners from Central and Eastern Europe and to which Dineke de Koster and her family contributed so generously today bears the name of “Dineke and Hans de Koster Fund” Over a period of more than three decades this fund has effectively helped to better connect West and East within our ever-growing pan-European heritage movement and family it is thanks to the great generosity of Hans and Dineke de Koster and their family that Europa Nostra was fortunate to have its headquarters in The Hague for 34 years at the historic building located on Lange Voorhout 35 one of the most beautiful lanes in The Netherlands and in the whole of Europe Lange Voorhout 35 was so much more than an office for us; it was our European home In recognition of so many years of her generous voluntary dedication to the field of cultural heritage and also to the field of sport Dineke de Koster was conferred the honour of becoming a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau This high royal decoration was presented to her by H.E during the Europa Nostra Annual Conference held in Bergen in 2005 Dineke de Koster received from the hands of our then President His Royal Highness the Prince Consort of Denmark the highest distinction which Europa Nostra bestows upon European personalities that have offered very special voluntary service to our organisation This Medal of Honour was conferred to her “for her boundless generosity which epitomise a genuine spirit of voluntary service and have enabled Europa Nostra to grow and develop from strength to strength” She received this highly deserved distinction 15 years after her late husband Hans received the same medal They are surely the only couple in Europe which received two Europa Nostra Medals of Honour your remarkable efficiency and pragmatic spirit and We shall miss your visits to the office with your wonderfully kind and loyal dogs We shall miss your Sinterklaas poems and our Christmas celebrations We shall miss your whistling and positive energy which you were radiating around you even in the most difficult moments of your life Thank you for your amazing power of example!” said Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović who had the privilege and joy of knowing and working with Dineke for a period of 33 years during her moving tribute at the funeral of Dineke de Koster The following words of our dear Dineke will continue to resonate in our hearts and minds: “Heritage belongs to all of us I strongly believe that cultural heritage binds us all together as human beings – across time and across borders.” Europa Nostra remains deeply indebted to Dineke de Koster’s generosity and truly grateful for her unconditional and selfless commitment We shall honour Dineke’s memory and carry forward her immense legacy from graphic design and editing to marketing strategy all have one thing in common our love and passion for getting the right message out there Over the past 13 years the Platinum Weekly has cultivated a large readership in Rustenburg and the greater North West province resulting in our circulation figures being double that of our closest competitor Our inhouse distribution team makes use of the latest technology including GPS tracking and mapping to ensure our newspapers reach our target audience every week at a place and time convenient to them continuously turning the screws to optimise and reach dependable consistency in our distribution DISTRIBUTION AREAS: Rustenburg • Phokeng • Brits • Hartbeespoort • Mooinooi • Marikana • Kroondal • Koster • Swartruggens • Derby • Boshoek • Sun City • Mogwase • Moruleng   E-mail : news@platinumweekly.co.za | ads@platinumweekly.co.za © 2017 - All Rights with Platinum Weekly The American Association of Respiratory Care recently announced that Chair of the Department of Respiratory Care Megan Koster has received the 2024 Specialty Practitioner of the Year Award for her work in education.  the association recognizes a member of each of the eight specialty sections through a peer-nomination system This award is given as recognition to those who have made significant contributions to their specialty and profession Koster said she is incredibly humbled to be recognized as well as sincerely grateful for all of the people who have invested in her She noted that finding a community within the AARC organization I have found helping students push themselves farther than they could have imagined to be exceptionally rewarding,” Koster said “There are so many talented therapists in the world most of them just need a little help to take the next few steps forward Being a member of the education section has been incredibly helpful Nowhere else can you find a group of such talented and helpful individuals who are all thinking about going through the same things you are.” “[Megan] has fostered an environment that encourages professional growth empowering respiratory care professionals to take on leadership roles and contribute to the advancement of best practices,” Lutana Haan senior associate dean of the College of Health Sciences said “The program elevates the visibility and influence of the respiratory care community ensuring that its voice is heard and its contributions are recognized on a broader scale Her efforts give me great pride for the future of respiratory care positioning the profession for continued success and impact This award is well deserved and recognizes the impact the Boise State program and its people have had on the profession of Respiratory Care.” Boise State has three respiratory care programs: On Campus Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program, Registered Respiratory Therapy-Bachelor of Science Degree Advancement Online Program and Master of Science in Respiratory Care.  At the recent American Association of Respiratory Care Congress conference in Orlando chair of the Department of Respiratory Care director of the Master of Science in Respiratory Care were awarded the National Board of Respiratory Care Gary A The award is given to individuals who demonstrate creative educational methods that benefit student outcomes and contribute to solving current challenges in respiratory care education Koster and McHenry were selected for this award for the implementation of a new practicum option in the master’s program The practicum opportunity affords potential students the ability to complete and demonstrate mastery of program learning outcomes through the pursuit of new or expanded roles within the field These roles often range from new clinical roles to novel avenues in other areas of the profession There is a deep desire throughout the field of respiratory care to push the profession forward clinically and this opportunity aims to capture those students who may not have a desire to focus on research but do want to advance their degree “The faculty who work in the master’s program at Boise State are always looking for ways to highlight the professional trajectory within respiratory care,” Koster said we decided to implement a practicum experience that would allow students who may not be as excited about the research component of a graduate-level degree The program instead utilizes a clinical experience as their culminating activity.” as it reflects and acknowledges the team’s work to propel the profession forward The implementation of a practicum option positions Boise State as one of the first degree advancement master’s programs to incorporate this into its curriculum “Our goal is to make a graduate-level degree in respiratory care not only accessible to as many students as we can but also relevant to as many That means offering a variety of different options for students to tailor their experience,” Koster stated This award will further empower Koster and McHenry to continue pushing the boundaries of respiratory care education.  “Receiving this award is exciting because it allows us to research a topic we are interested in – our master’s degree graduates and their trajectory after pursuing the practicum option,” McHenry said “It also affords us the opportunity to move the needle in regard to the college’s and university’s strategic initiatives surrounding innovative programming and creative solutions for student success Megan and I are thrilled to dive into this work.” This prestigious award will fuel the team’s continued efforts to innovate and advance respiratory care education Funeral Service for Barbara Koster are set for 10:30 Friday April 11 2025 at Stewartville United Methodist Church in Stewartville Burial will take place at the Cherry Grove Cemetery Visitation will be held Thursday from 4 – 7 P.M at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue for 1 hr prior to the service at the church Barbara Margaret Nagel was born to Russell and Leona (Hofner) Nagel of Lime Springs She grew up with her older brother Philip on the Nagel Farm a few miles west of Granger It was there that she grew fond of her farm animals and became a member of the FFA & 4H while attending Harmony High School She also played volleyball and basketball for the cardinals She graduated from Harmony High School in 1978 Barb was baptized and confirmed at the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church and was a member there and then a member of Sumner Center United Methodist Church after moving to rural Stewartville After graduation she started her 44 year banking career at the Stewartville First National Bank and worked in the same building throughout it’s transition to Marquette Bank and to Wells Fargo She really enjoyed getting to know her customers throughout the years 1983 she was united in marriage to Ronald “PeeWee” Koster in the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church During their 41 years of marriage they built a family of four with Benjamin being born in 1987 and Bethany in 1993 She enjoyed cheering on her husband and children at all off their games and was a wonderful “Softball Mom” In 2013 she became a grandmother to Braxtyn and again in 2021 to Westyn Her love for her family was immeasurable and she enjoyed every moment she was able to spend with them Barb found pleasure in many things throughout her life She enjoyed spending time with her family the most hunting or gardening with them or cheering them on during their many sporting events but what she really liked to do was bake for her friends and loved ones Barb’s bars were always a hit and she made sure everyone got a famous “Barbie Sized Piece” Barb died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Barb was a strong woman with a great attitude and smile She is survived by her husband Ronald “PeeWee” Koster of Stewartville grandchildren; Braxtyn and Westyn and a brother Philip (Cindy) Nagel and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Leona Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com And make no mistake: When he calls this an MMORPG “Stars Reach is an MMORPG,” he continues “It’s not a small scale survival game it’s a game where thousands of players play together in a shared setting a giant game with thousands of planets in a single galaxy It’s a game in which those players explore The piece serves as an introduction to the game for people who haven’t been following it in detail (i.e. as we’ve been covering it for years already like the eight (probably) human-ish character types before moving on to describing the “most alive gameworld ever made” that flexes and adapts to the players inhabiting it as they explore all while building up a huge variety of skills from smuggling and cooking to dancing and fighting but we want to draw your attention specifically to the map of the “typical session” for a basic player; it flowcharts its way through the options open from login interacting with the economy and social systems It’s definitely weighting certain gameplay types much more heavily than your standard themepark MMO this is about handing you a galaxy,” Koster concludes dynamic world we have dreamt of since we all read Snow Crash or first saw a Holodeck Our dreams for MMOs haven’t been big enough for a while Stars Reach is all about being a game that dreams big.” Wanna see it with your own eyes? 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Automation workflow tools and premium legal & business news Log in to keep reading or access research tools department chair and clinical professor in the Department of Respiratory Care received the 2024 Louis Sinopoli Faculty Educational Research Scholarship The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care selects the award recipient based on investigative research by an accredited faculty member that supports the respiratory care profession in education or credentialing Her research identifies the tangible benefits of obtaining a graduate-level degree in respiratory care It is among the first of its kind that documents a financial benefit as well as additional advancement opportunities experienced by alumni of master’s level degree advancement programs Koster explains that several barriers may prevent a practitioner from pursuing a master’s degree money and a viewed lack of advancement opportunities are just a few examples of what is holding people back “As the largest respiratory care department in the world our profession needs the Go Bronchi team to help build the path forward alumni and friends who help to make our programming among the best in the nation It was incredibly rewarding to be able to work with other respiratory care program directors to collect substantial evidence of what we’ve known anecdotally all along – advancing your education is a solid investment.” I am in awe of our master program students,” she added “These are the leaders of the profession and they’re doing some amazing things within the field It’s been rewarding to help them develop the skills they need to excel.” Master of Science in Respiratory Care program director at Boise State stated Koster has mentored graduate students since the inception of the program in 2018 and continues to nurture their development in research and advanced clinical practice She is overwhelmingly deserving of this award Our three respiratory care programs at Boise State are blessed with her leadership.” Koster is honored to be recognized for her efforts in conducting education-based research within respiratory care “I want to thank the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care for supporting respiratory care education research as it’s such a valuable piece of moving the profession forward and the other program directors who helped this project come to fruition Boise State has three respiratory care programs: On Campus Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program, Registered Respiratory Therapy-Bachelor of Science Degree Advancement Online Program and Master of Science in Respiratory Care an indie game available on PlayStation and Steam Without spoiling too much for those who are yet to play this gem you start in a Sahara-like desert and must find your way through the worlds presented to you Something special happens when the credits roll is beyond anything I had played before and continues to inspire me to this day Gaming should never be just about graphics I’ll take that with me.LBB> My first professional project…Marlon> After winning a local young talent competition together with Reinier Gorissen in 2006 we had the chance to work on real briefs for major local brands alongside our studies One of them was UMC Utrecht (a university hospital) which was looking for an annual platform for their open days We delivered the campaign 'De UMC Doe-het-zelf-dag' (The UMC DIY-Day) a day where future students could try-out everything themselves and earned us our first Golds as industry professionals.LBB> The piece of work (ad/music video/ platform…) that made me so angry that I vowed to never make anything like *that*…Marlon> It was in 2006 while I was studying art and advertising at the Willem de Kooning Art Academy in Rotterdam my creative partner Reinier Gorissen and I developed a campaign for the Toyota Prius overnight took us aside and gave us valuable feedback on our work We had to promise her that we would never settle for less in the future and would never walk into a room without believing in whatever we were about to present Thank you Monica!LBB> The piece of work (ad/music video/ platform…) that still makes me jealous…Marlon> How the Old Spice brand went from zero to hero is simply amazing Addressing not just the men but their partners was a clever move and the headline and execution were even better reaching billions of people around the world and bottles of Old Spice were sold in countries where the ads never aired it won both the Grand Effie and the Grand Prix at Cannes Lions A wonderful display of creativity and effectiveness making it one of the most iconic and impactful ads ever made of Floradale and formerly of Drayton went home to be with his Lord and Saviour suddenly at his residence on Tuesday  Beloved husband of Rita (Hoftyzer) for 44 years Eddy and Lauren Koster and Bradley and Tara Koster  Cherished grandfather of Bryson and Zoey Koster Margaret Rozendal and the late Richard (2016) of Listowel Janet Koster of Palmerston and Irene and her friend Brian Steckley of Listowel  Brother-in-law of Coba Koster and Berend Mensinga the late Gerard (2010) and Bernice (2017) Hoftyzer Cheryl and Tim Mulder and Jeff and Yvonne VanSoest  Predeceased by his parents John and Margaretha Koster The family will receive friends at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church The Funeral Service of Remembrance will be held in the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Monday As expressions of sympathy donations to Community Christian School Drayton and the Palmerston and District Hospital would be appreciated by the family In a series of Instagram posts starting July 9 musician and member of the Elephant 6 Collective alleged that Koster began grooming her in 2000 when she was 15 and he was in his late 20s Koster denied the allegations Thursday in a statement posted on the Instagram account for his podcast and musical/performance art group and abuse by Nesey Gallons for many years," he wrote adding that the musician's statements "are part of a campaign against me." USA TODAY reached out to contacts for both Gallons and Koster for comment "I began to communicate by telephone and correspond via email with Julian Koster routinely in early Y2K at age 15 each exchange gradually becoming more intimate "He imparted the notion that our connection was like none he had ever known." Gallons alleges they entered a "sexual relationship" less than a year later in April 2001 Gallons also alleged Koster sexually assaulted her twice in the summer of 2005 and that she did not speak up for many years because they remained close friends Koster denied the grooming and sexual assault allegations and wrote on Instagram that Gallons' "campaign" against him is documented in "thousands of disturbing Koster added that he and Gallons allegedly "entered a consensual relationship in 2001 "When the relationship began I was 28 and Nesey was 16 just before her 17th birthday," Koster continued "Though this put her over Georgia's legal age of consent when our relationship began it was wrong to allow the relationship to happen at all and I've apologized to Nesey many times for that I should have been more responsible about the age gap but I deny all the other accusations she's made." and psychologically and emotionally manipulated" led her to avoid reporting Koster "I felt compelled to protect my friends in the (Elephant 6) community and our fans holding to that until 2020 when the first utterances of this story escaped my shattered lips in any capacity that named names and was quickly silenced once I was approached with the possibility of reconciliation and then erased by his eager PR team," Gallons wrote She said "others close to him," including "actual adults," could have reported him and his actions specifically calling out Neutral Milk Hotel's founder Jeff Mangum Gallons concluded by writing that "the point of this is to find peace and move on." "Anyone who knows me now or knew me then understands that I always try with all my heart to approach people with empathy and love and over the last few years I’ve been working hard to build a friendship and to listen to her and acknowledge the pain that she feels "My efforts have been met with increasingly disturbing behavior on the part of both Nesey and (spouse Paul Gallons) including thousands of threatening and manipulative messages which are meant to punish me for not agreeing to what they want." Koster claims Gallons and her partner have "demanded" the bassist "be in a romantic relationship with them move in with them away from my friends and family Gallons and her husband have not responded to Koster's claims Koster concluded by saying that he will "no longer be able to tolerate being abused and controlled" and is seeking an order of protection from them both Add to Calendar Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Winterset Chapel Add to Calendar Former 'U' captain lands first pro contract James HalpinPublished: Invalid Date RUGBY star and dad-of-two Nick Koster took his own life aged 34 The South African died in July 2023 while he was an inpatient at Priory Hospital in Attleborough, Norfolk Tributes remembered the flanker as a "remarkable" player and "one of the best schoolboy rugby players to have ever played the game" During a preliminary hearing in Norwich yesterday, the court heard Koster took his own life a day before he was due to be discharged Eastern Daily Press reported that during the preliminary hearing his sister Terena said there were "systemic concerns" in his mental health care that she hoped the inquest would explore She said: "I feel there are a lot of things that need to be understood about how his health continued to deteriorate and that is a systemic concern." Instead, Koster had turned to private healthcare. He had earlier had an initial placement at a hospital in Chelmsford between May 10 and 24. Area coroner Samantha Goward adjourned the case for a full inquest, which will be held for two days from October 1. Last year, Bristol Bears paid tribute to the late rugby star stating: "Our thoughts prayers and love are with Nick's wife Jeannie and his two young children." It added that fan favourite Koster made "a remarkable impact on and off the field" Bath Rugby also paid tribute and said it was "deeply saddened" by Koster's passing In a short statement on the club's website a spokesperson said: "He will be sorely missed and will always remain part of the Bath Rugby family EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35 And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone. needs help dealing with mental health problems the following organisations provide support: Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ 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 De Koster created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Langeland-Sterenberg Yntema Funeral Homes Made with love by funeralOne Home » Profiles » John Koster Posted 21st January 2016 30th July 2017 John Koster is the third generation of the Koster family to breed Thoroughbreds in South Africa since his grandfather Ralph Koster founded his Klavervlei stud in Beaufort West back in 1943 Werner and Wilfred and the third generation comprises Peter’s sons John (Klawervlei) and Charles (Klavervlei) Werner’s sons Graeme (Rosedene) and Ralph and Wilfred’s son Vaughan (Cheveley) mares and racehorses that have helped pave the road to the breeding dynasty of today the one who has carried John and his Bonnievale operation “I get shivers just telling you the story,” says John most courtesy of his stud’s flagship stallion “It is a tale of two families and a great horse.” Lana-Anne was going to Gary dos Santos’ 21st and asked me to go with her I didn’t want to go – it was her crowd of mates and I hadn’t even met Gary before The party was at Gary’s house and when we got there there was a shout from the balcony and his father He’d heard that I was a horse breeder and wanted to know whether I knew anything about a filly called Off To War she was by Complete Warrior (which was a stallion my dad bought and stood at Klavervlei) Manny explained that he’d bought the filly because the dam was called Infanta and he had a house there We looked at her races and he asked if I’d take her to stud It was the start of an amazing friendship.” we never charged after the third foal either and one day Manny phoned and said ‘What’s going on?’ I said to him He had a workshop called Smith & Santos – I’d sent my bakkie in to Uncle Manny to be fixed and there was no charge One day he came out to the farm to visit and it was incredibly hot and dry He asked what we did when it was so hot and I said A short while later a lorry arrived with a swimming pool Make sure you organise him a family vehicle.’ And then a combi arrived All our business was done on handshakes and hugs.” “We knew we had a stallion” – Captain Al wraps up the Gr1 Cape Argus Guineas “In those days Al Mufti was red hot and you couldn’t get in Manny had a friend with a share in Al Mufti so we did a deal where the friend put in the service I put in the keep and Manny got a third for putting together the deal “Then tragedy struck and Manny passed away It was a heavy blow after he’d been so good to me all those years Manny had two sons – Anthony and Gary – and once Manny passed Gary got very involved We were very close friends and our families were very close – he also had three kids We had a policy of keeping the fillies to race and sending the colts to sale and Captain Al duly went to the sales I’ll always make up the difference.’ Gary went to the sales with R100k to spend but there was another very interested party and they bid up to R100k Captain Al went into training with Vaughan Marshall and Gary and I stood together when we won the Guineas There was a lot of talk of gelding him because he was haemoconcentrating Captain Al – “amazing what one horse can mean to a family” Gary and I decided whatever we did with this horse We asked John Freeman to manage the stallion for us and then we threw a huge party in the boardroom at the races Captain Al was syndicated within 24 hours – in fact we had to increase the shares from 40 to 45!” “I looked at what Ashleigh Parker had done with Al Mufti and saw that he’d got an average of R30k per yearling for the first three years I sent half my broodmare band to Captain Al and the rest to outside stallions I had a young family and it was a huge gamble There was just so much karma – right from the party which I hadn’t wanted to go to ‘They all look alike – you’re onto a good thing here.” We averaged R60k for his yearlings and I knew then that if they ran Unfortunately tragedy struck again – Gary got cancer and died the first one came second and the second one won and I knew we were onto something big.” “In my champion sire acceptance speech I told the story that we didn’t have a gate at the top of our driveway What we did have were two wolves called debt and overdraft There was one horse guarding my family from those two wolves and that was Captain Al It’s amazing what one horse can mean to a family I don’t have enough superlatives,” he says reflectively but whenever I show people around the farm I stop at her paddock and tell them to get out and touch greatness.” Of course Captain Al didn’t do it all on his own John learnt about breeding from his grandfather Ralph who founded the family Klavervlei stud with 6 foundation mares acquired from Allan Robertson the young John remembers manning the record player and spending school holiday evenings playing classical music for his grandfather “He was a great stockman and breeder and stood stallions like Dramatic and Preamble – in those days you didn’t worry about stamina.” learning the family trade from his father and Uncle Wilfred and then followed 2 years in the army before spending a season at Zandvliet Stud with Paul and his son Dan de Wet Uncle Paulie was incredibly knowledgeable and very free with his expertise He was a man with great sayings such as ‘every day is a Sunday lunch and every Sunday is a Christmas lunch.’ They really knew how to entertain opened 3 minutes before serving and a bell under the table to summon the butler He also loved to shock the ladies with Folmar – he’d bring out the horse and then tell them to look underneath then say ‘those are the second most important pair of balls on this farm!’ He was a great teacher and a real character and he taught me a lot about life as well as horses.” working at Coolmore under the inimitable Tommy Stack during the time Coolmore were really getting stuck into Northern Dancer Not only did he meet the likes of Robert Sangster and John Magnier but got to experience horses like El Gran Senor “The BAR Valley was at the absolute height of its breeding power so I chose a far corner and settled in Bonnievale and never left We pulled out the vines – anything that doesn’t bleed or breathe I’m not fond of – and started from scratch The Kosters banded together as Koster Bros “My dad didn’t want to lose the family name The first crop I bred included Roland’s Song I didn’t have the money for a ticket to accept her ARCSA Award so Wilfred did the honours for me,” he reminisces Eventually Wilfred wanted to go his own way and they split into their separate units again The mighty Majorca (Preamble II – Majolica) judged second in her generation only to Colorado King firstly because my grandfather bred Majorca and it’s an honour to have a race named after such a great filly I had just gone into partnership with Markus Jooste and when Shadow Dancing won the Majorca in 2005 it was our first meeting as partners To win it on the first day of the new partnership was very special and Shadow Dancing is now the dam of a Gr1 winner in Thunder Dance.” My grandfather had a massive concrete swimming pool They used to pump water from the borehole into the pool and from there onto the garden One day Majorca fell into the pool and smashed her face – George Faull fixed her up and she went on to become a successful broodmare whose influence is still felt today (Jeppe’s Reef Klawervlei have sponsored the race for a number of years and this year form part of the feature race line-up on the Investec Day of Dreams “Being a sponsor gives you an opportunity to have guests who support you throughout the year and to have it on the Investec Day of Dreams is very exciting It’s great for the Cape to create a new massive race day and Investec has lots of plans “We’ve got 4 runners in the $1 million – drawn 7 18 and 19 – and Warm White Night has two in the Derby We’ve won the Majorca twice – first with Shadow Dancing in ‘05 and then with Mother Russia in ‘09 It gave me great pleasure to hand it to Vaughan (Koster) for Gluwein and to Markus for Blueridge Mountain Now the big quest is to breed a Majorca winner as sponsors!” Twice Over (Observatory – Double Crossed) we have 50-odd yearlings for the Cape Premier Sale but we’re particularly excited about Twice Over CTS create quality sales and it’s exciting that we have an even larger bunch of international buyers expected this year – it’s great for the country and great for breeders.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment 2021 was surreal and a dream for Calvin Habib Majestic Mozart lines up in the big race on Saturday Erin-Lee is focussed on riding professionally Her motivation is a love of the thoroughbred Former Northern Cape Champ is grinding away 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