Falslev scores 27 as Utah State beats South Florida 88-67 for best start in school history 10-0How do you encapsulate a life? Helen Marie (Leland) Danielson accomplished many things during her 79 years, but her legacy is best defined by the person she was. She was a devoted daughter, a spunky younger sister, a loving wife to Russ, a caring mother to daughters Karla and Beth, a fun-loving Nanna to Vaughn, Luke, Brock and Riley, and a master relationship builder with her extended family and friends. She was a humble disciple and steward of the Lord, a trusted confidant to many and a friend to all; a gracious entertainer who used food to build fellowship. She was a Child of God. She shared her heart, tackled challenges, prayed for friends and strangers and found joy in simple things like the beauty of a flower or the uniqueness of a rock. She listened; she loved. She was a Child of God. She had an aura that drew people to her and a gift for knowing how to support those in need. God worked in her and through her and despite leaving this earth, her light continues to shine. Even in her passing, she softly encourages others to grow and strengthen their faith through her deeds and actions. She was a Child of God. We love the memory of her smile and her hilarious Nanna-isms. We appreciate the patience she showed when teaching us how to make family favorites like lefse and krumkake. We’ll miss her competitive spirit when playing games. We cherish her encouraging and loving notes (often accompanied by a newspaper clipping she thought we’d enjoy) and phone calls full of questions about our lives. We’ll miss hearing about the interactions she had with others and the joy she found caring for and connecting with people. Throughout her 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Helen was an inspiration to all who followed her journey. She died without fear or regret, only anticipation and excitement for God’s promise of eternal life. She was welcomed to heaven on Monday, November 18, 2024. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to Helen’s preferred organizations: Bible Study Fellowship, Pulse Ministry, and Salem Evangelical Church, Moorhead. A visitation will be held at Salem Evangelical Church in Moorhead, MN, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, with a time of prayer and remembrance from 7:00-8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Salem on Wednesday, December 18, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of West Funeral Home, West Fargo, ND. An online guestbook is available at www.westfuneralhome.com.Pull the other one, John! Swinney ridiculed for claiming health minister Neil Gray took limo to glitzy premiere because movie 'was about addiction' Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By TOM GORDON DEPUTY SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 21:52, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 21:53, 27 November 2024 e-mail View comments John Swinney has been branded ‘desperate’ after claiming under-fire health secretary Neil Gray attended a glitzy film bash because the movie touched upon addiction. The First Minister said Mr Gray needed to be chauffeured in a ministerial car to the opening of the Edinburgh International Film Festival as it was ‘relevant to his portfolio’. The Scottish Tories accused Mr Swinney of ‘clutching at straws’ but the First Minister doubled down in his defence of his beleaguered colleague after the Mail revealed Mr Gray had taken an official limo to and from the gala event. Mr Gray’s wife Karlie also attended the star-studded premiere at the Cameo cinema on August 15. The Scottish Government has insisted Mr Gray was performing ‘ministerial duties’, which justified his use of taxpayer- funded transport. But the premiere was also attended by Culture Secretary Angus Robertson, who met with the film’s star, Saoirse Ronan , and the festival’s director and chair. That has raised questions about why Mr Gray, who is already under-fire over football trips, went as well – other than as a ‘jolly’. Government records state Mr Gray discussed ‘culture’ at a ‘reception’ held at the premiere with film quango Screen Scotland, but the First Minister yesterday claimed he went because of his health brief. Neil Gray was driven in a ministerial car to attend the film bash with his wife Karlie The event to promote movie The Outrun was already being attended by Culture Secretary Angus Robertson who met with the film's star Saoirse Ronan, above Asked by the Mail why Mr Gray needed to attend when Mr Robertson was already at the screening, Mr Swinney said it had been for ‘government business’. Asked what Mr Gray added, the SNP leader replied: ‘Well, he was attending a film which is addressing the issues of drug addiction and alcohol addiction. ‘And mental health and well-being are therefore relevant to his portfolio interests as the Cabinet Secretary for Health.’ The opening night featured the UK premiere of The Outrun, a film based on Amy Liptrot’s memoir about recovering from alcoholism in Orkney, where Mr Gray grew up. Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport Advertisement The Airdrie and Shotts MSP had raved on social media about how much he was looking forward to seeing The Outrun before he took on the health portfolio. While economy secretary last December, he wrote ‘Cannot wait to see this!’ and ‘Cannot wait!’ about the film, two months before he was moved to health after Michael Matheson quit over an expenses scandal. The Scottish Conservatives said Mr Gray was guilty of a ‘pattern of behaviour’ and appeared to have simply been on a ‘jolly’ at the premiere. Deputy leader Rachael Hamilton: ‘This is a desperate defence from John Swinney of his Cabinet colleague. He knows fine well that there was no justification for Neil Gray to be at this event and is clutching at straws. ‘Taxpayers are sick and tired of the SNP taking them for a ride. Honest John should have had the decency to be upfront with the public over Neil Gray’s behaviour, instead of giving this absurd response.’ Mr Gray apologised to parliament earlier this month after using his ministerial limo to attend eight football matches, four of them involving his favourite club, Aberdeen. He admitted that he had given the impression of being ‘more of a fan and less as a minister’ and said he should have ‘attended a wider range of games and not just Aberdeen’. He was also chauffeured to four Scotland international matches at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Half of the eight games were when he held the economy brief. Mr Gray, a father-of-four, took a family member or guest to five of the matches in his official car, but insisted that it had not cost the taxpayer any extra. The government has refused to say if Mr Gray used his car to pick up his wife before they attended the premiere together. A government spokesman said: ‘Ministers attend sporting and cultural events as part of their ministerial duties.’ John Swinney SNP Share or comment on this article: Pull the other one, John! Swinney ridiculed for claiming health minister Neil Gray took limo to glitzy premiere because movie 'was about addiction' e-mail Add commentroulette strategy
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Headed South for Winter? 5 Tips for Snowbirds About to Take FlightINDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indiana grandmother woke up to Caitlin Clark tickets under the Christmas tree and her reaction is going viral . 77-year-old Mary Johann, lovingly called “Maw Jo” by her 11 grandkids, prides herself on being a Clark super fan . She watched nearly every game of last season from her Evansville living room and said attending a Fever game is a huge item on her bucket list. “I’m on my feet,” Johann said. “I’m all over the room. I’m here by myself, but I love it. I cheer. I scream. I like her character I like the way she handles the public.” Her granddaughter, Taylor Massey, lives in Indianapolis and was determined to make her grandmother’s dream a reality. On Christmas morning, Massey set up her phone and began recording as Johann began opening a boxed gift. Inside, she first found a Clark jersey with the famous “22.” “A Caitlin Clark jersey!” Johann said in the video. Moments later, Massey prompted her to look underneath the tissue paper. “I am going to the game!” Johann said as she realized she would soon fulfill a dream. Massey posted the video and likes, views, and comments began rolling in, including from the All-Star herself. Clark commented, “Lets go grams” on the video. Massey called to tell Johann. “She started screaming,” Massey said. “I’m like, ‘Caitlin saw the video.’ I was like, ‘she just commented.’ She was like, ‘you’re kidding me.’” Johann said the chance to witness a game means far more than most understand. It’s the chance to see what was once a dream, become a reality. Johann always loved sports and dreamed of being an athlete as a young girl. But, due to a lack of representation, she was left with few options. “Well it comes from me not being able to play a sport,” Johann said. “I couldn’t even wear slacks to school, much less put on a basketball uniform. I was athletic, but had no out for being an athletic person. To see women come this far, it’s amazing to me. It’s just truly amazing.” She was determined to make sure every one of her girls had the option she didn’t have. “My childhood is her, and she’s one of my very best friends,” Massey said. “She’s always been so strong and independent, and she has instilled that in me, and my mom, and my aunts. I would say just being a strong, independent, confident woman and knowing that you can do anything that you set your mind to by yourself and you don’t need anyone else to have to have alongside to get things done.” Johann offered a few words of advice to any young girl with a similar dream: Stay independent and always be kind.
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Stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Thursday, its first loss after three straight gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Gains by retailers and health care stocks helped temper the losses. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. The Labor Department reported that U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. On Thursday: The S&P 500 fell 2.45 points, or 0.04%, to 6,037.59. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.77 points, or 0.1%, to 43,325.80. The Nasdaq composite fell 10.77 points, or 1%, to 19,764.89. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 20.34 points, or 0.9%, to 2,280.19. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 106.74 points, or 1.80%. The Dow is up 485.54 points, or 1.1%. The Nasdaq is up 447.76 points, or 2.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 37.82 points, or 1.7%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,267.76 points, or 26.6%. The Dow is up 5,636.26, or 15%. The Nasdaq is up 5,009.01 points, or 33.4%. The Russell 2000 is up 253.12 points, or 12.5%.Religion Bulletin Board, Dec. 7, 2024