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Scoop
4 days ago
- General
- Scoop
New Roads Immortalise Amberley Legends
Two new roads in Amberley will honour the contributions of well-known community figures. The naming of the two private roads, both to be located in Amberley Country Estate Retirement Village, have been approved by Council. The new McEwan Crescent will pay homage to Gordon McEwan, a blacksmith who worked for Arthur Burke Ltd Blacksmith Shop during the 20th century, and was put forward as a 'tribute to local craftsmanship and community backbone'. The second namesake lives in the Amberley Country Estate, close to the new road that will bear her name: Lodge Lane - 'in honour of Helen Lodge, a recent recipient of the Hurunui District Council Community Service Award. Helen and her husband, formerly Amberley's local police constable, have served the community for decades.' There are few community organisations Helen hasn't served on. Her Community Service Award, awarded last year, recognises her service to the Amberley Lions' Club, the Amberley District Community Vehicle Trust, Amberley Returned Services Association, Poppy Day Appeal, Hato Hone St John, Cancer Support, the Dementia Unit in Amberley, IHC, and more. Arriving in Amberley 40 years ago from Otago, Helen has been a volunteer for most of her life and, she says, her husband Mike was a member of the Lions Club for 50 years. 'He was the last of the sole-charge policemen,' she says. Council's Planner Scott Rose says while councils are responsible for the naming of public roads, it is common for privately-owned retirement villages to request the naming and registration of private roads for easy navigation around the village for residents, visitors, postal services and emergency services. 'Council involvement ensures consistent naming and avoids duplication and confusion with any existing public roads. It also ensures these names are known to Council for future road naming.' Scott says road names need to conform to the Rural and Urban Addressing Policy to meet legislative, Land Information New Zealand, New Zealand Post and emergency services requirements. 'Badly assigned addresses can cause problems and are costly to rectify.' Once a subdivision is established, road naming can start, Rose says. 'Applicants submit three suggested names, Council Planning officers make recommendations, and a report is brought to Council for final approval with the recommendation of the relevant Council Committee.' Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black, who presented Helen with her Community Service Award last year, says the new names are fitting tributes. 'Every road tells a story — and in this case, both honour the people who helped shape our community.'
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Daniel Imatorbhebhe in focus
USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Daniel Imatorbhebhe in focus The countdown to USC's 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 88 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. Today, we take a look back at former USC tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe. Position: Tight end Years played at USC: 2015-2019 Career highlights: After redshirting his first year on campus in 2015, Imatorbhebhe saw solid playing time at tight end over the next two seasons. Between 2016 and 2017, he caught 25 passes for 394 yards and four touchdowns. Unfortunately, however, injuries caused Imatorbhebhe to miss the entire 2018 and 2019 seasons. In 2018, he won USC's Community Service Award. Imatorbhebhe is best remembered for his performance against Washington in 2016. Playing on the road against a top-five opponent, he caught four passes for 78 yards, including a fourth quarter touchdown that put USC up by two scores. The Trojans would go on to upset the No. 4 Huskies, helping them earn their first trip to the Rose Bowl in eight years. After USC: Due to his injuries Imatorbhebhe was granted a sixth year of eligibility in 2020, for which he transferred to Illinois. For his extra COVID year of eligibility in 2021, Imatorbhebhe transferred again, this time to Kansas State. With the Wildcats, he had a career-high 314 receiving yards. According to his LinkedIn profile, Imatorbhebhe currently works in Chicago as a client services associate for UBS.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kent State Ashtabula graduates spring class
ASHTABULA — Amanda Good shared an amazing story of resiliency detailing her life through recovery to Kent State Ashtabula graduation Thursday evening during commencement exercises in the school's gymnasium. Good, a 2008 graduate of Lakeside High School, represented the class and shared how chemical dependency delayed college for her on several occasions, but also put her on a road to help others. 'I am in remission for multiple substance abuse disorders,' she said. She said she is proud to be a part of the first class of Kent State Ashtabula students to earn a Bachelor of Social Work degree, and plans to continue to work as a licensed chemical dependency counselor and social work assistant in addition to her roles as mother, aunt, sister and daughter. 'Who you were, who you are and who you will become are three different people,' she said. Gina Carlucci, of Conneaut, was busy taking selfies during the procession but was ready for the big night. '[I am] nervous but excited to be here with my friends,' she said. Jason Tirotta, manager of strategic communications and marketing for KSU regional campuses, said the planning for a graduation usually begins right after the last one is complete. He said there were about 100 graduates this spring, with 62 walking across the stage. He said 62 was the largest number of students participating in graduation since the coronavirus pandemic. Tirotta said the management staff does a great job of coordinating all the people participating and making sure everyone knows where to be. Kent State University Ashtabula Dean and Chief Administrative Officer R. William Ayers IV greeted students and their families. He thanked families for all the sacrifices they made to help students to the culmination of this phase of their education. He also thanked the students for all of their input into the lives of others while at the Kent campus as they juggled work and family obligations. Ayers also thanked Andrew Luoma, a long-time member of the school's IT department, for his work. Heather Tulino was honored with the Community Service Award for her creation of a non-profit organization entitled Adam's Angels, which assists the homeless. She was unable to attend because she was also receiving a lifetime achievement award for her work at the Cleveland Clinic. Staci Hall was honored with the Roger T. Beitler Distinguished Former Student award. Hall worked for the past 10 years in the charitable food network in a variety of ways. She said she hopes students use all they learn as they go out into their future endeavors.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dakota Wesleyan University to present honorary doctorate Sunday
May 8—MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University will confer an honorary Doctor of Science degree at its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 11. Dr. Robert McWhirter will receive the degree to be presented by DWU President Dan Kittle. McWhirter has shown a decades-long commitment to Dakota Wesleyan. Serving as DWU's team physician from 1985 to 2013, he volunteered his time and expertise, overseeing the health and success of countless student-athletes. Throughout his career, McWhirter has been one of the most impactful supporters of sports medicine and the Dakota Wesleyan athletic training program to serve the university. He played a vital role in the program's accreditation process and mentored many students who have gone on to distinguished careers in a variety of medical fields. He served twelve years on the DWU Board of Trustees from 1991 to 2003, according to a press release from the school In addition, Dr. McWhirter has provided significant financial support to DWU. His 39 years of consecutive financial support highlights his unwavering generosity, including funding the Athletic Training Senior Scholarships and the Robert McWhirter Endowed Scholarship for Athletic Training, the McWhirter Field at Cadwell Park where the DWU softball team plays, and numerous upgrades of athletic training equipment at Joe Quintal Field and beyond. McWhirter operated the Mitchell Orthopedic Clinic from 1985 until his retirement in 2013. For his many contributions to athletic training and athlete health, he was inducted into the Dakota Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Mitchell High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. He also received the Community Service Award from the South Dakota State Medical Association in 2012. This award is presented each year to "a physician who demonstrates outstanding work in community affairs." A past employee and friend said about Dr. Mac, "I cannot fully express my gratitude for Dr. McWhirter's impact on my own career in athletic training and education. His guidance has been instrumental in shaping my professional journey. The Dakota Wesleyan University motto, 'Sacrifice or Service' is exemplified in Dr. McWhirter's life. Through his tireless dedication to improving the lives of those around him and his enduring contributions to the Mitchell community, he has created a legacy that will benefit future generations." McWhirter will be honored during the DWU commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The event is free and open to the public and can be live streamed at
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dr. Robert McWhirter to be recognized by DWU with honorary doctorate
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways May 7—MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University will confer an honorary Doctor of Science degree at its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 11. Dr. Robert McWhirter will receive the degree to be presented by DWU President Dan Kittle. McWhirter will be honored during the DWU commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The event is free and open to the public and can be livestreamed on the DWU website . The university is recognizing McWhirter for showing "a decades-long commitment to Dakota Wesleyan." Serving as DWU's team physician from 1985 to 2013, he volunteered his time and expertise, overseeing the health and success of countless student-athletes. Throughout his career, McWhirter has been one of the most impactful supporters of sports medicine and the Dakota Wesleyan athletic training program to serve the university. He played a vital role in the program's accreditation process and mentored many students who have gone on to distinguished careers in a variety of medical fields. He served 12 years on the DWU Board of Trustees from 1991 to 2003. In addition, Dr. McWhirter has provided significant financial support to DWU. His 39 years of consecutive financial support highlights his unwavering generosity, including funding the Athletic Training Senior Scholarships and the Robert McWhirter Endowed Scholarship for Athletic Training, the McWhirter Field at Cadwell Park where the DWU softball team plays, and numerous upgrades of athletic training equipment at Joe Quintal Field and beyond. McWhirter operated the Mitchell Orthopedic Clinic from 1985 until his retirement in 2013. For his many contributions to athletic training and athlete health, he was inducted into the DWU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Mitchell High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. He also received the Community Service Award from the South Dakota State Medical Association in 2012. A past employee and friend said about "Dr. Mac," "I cannot fully express my gratitude for Dr. McWhirter's impact on my own career in athletic training and education. His guidance has been instrumental in shaping my professional journey. The Dakota Wesleyan University motto, 'Sacrifice or Service' is exemplified in Dr. McWhirter's life. Through his tireless dedication to improving the lives of those around him and his enduring contributions to the Mitchell community, he has created a legacy that will benefit future generations."
