Little Princess Ball makes triumphant return to Moose Jaw - Moose Jaw Today

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For the last two years, princes and princesses from far away realms have been keeping a close eye on the pandemic, just waiting for a chance to get back in public and have a chance to mingle with their admirers.

This past weekend at the Heritage Inn ballroom in Moose Jaw, it was their chance to do so once again.

And they came out in force.

From Cinderella to Elsa, Jasmine to Ariel, and even Gaston and The Beast, all made the journey to Moose Jaw for the return of the Little Princess Ball on Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Heritage Inn.

To say it led to many a magical moment for the hundreds of youngsters and their parents who took part in the festivities would be a bit of an understatement -- the wide eyes and expressions of amazement from the little ones said everything that needed to be said.

That’s what it’s all about according to The Fairy Godmother, who once again took on the guise of Princess Ball organizer Elaine Crocker for the event.

“We’re so relieved that we finally get to come back, we’ve missed this just as much as little princesses have and it’s just amazing,” Crocker said during a brief break from signing hundreds of autographs for the princesses.

“I’m more shocked at the mommy’s faces this year,” she added with a laugh. “With Beauty and the Beast being here, when they found out they were as excited as the little ones, it was ‘oh my gosh Belle’s here’. And the little kids always amaze us with their look of awe on their faces, it’s always ‘oh my, OH MY!’”

Folks walking into the ballroom were immediately greeted by a receiving line of Disney princesses, who were more than happy to pose for photos with the little ones. Then it was on to the wide range of activities throughout the evening, offering an amazing experience for everyone involved.

It’s all the result of a remarkable effort that begins months before the doors first open -- planning begins in September, January is when fabrication starts and then the real work begins.

“Then three days before the ball, we usually come in on Wednesday night and we start,” Crocker explained. “This year, we finished at two o’clock on Friday morning, so it took us that long to get everything ready. But we were able to get a couple of hours of sleep and we’re good!”

Tickets for both nights were sold out, something that didn’t come as much of a surprise given the long wait for the return of the Ball.

“Everybody is so happy to be out of their house that it took no time to sell out the second night and the community support has been amazing as usual,” Crocker said. “We put a cry out for help and we get a response immediately.  The community has been so helpful for us and it’s amazing.”

The whole project acts as a fundraiser for the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, which puts the funds towards neo-natal care on an annual basis. This time around, proceeds will go towards purchasing a new incubator to help the 500-plus babies born at the Wigmore Hospital every year.

“The wonderful thing is each and every year, the Little Princess Ball funds go to help new moms and their babies in this community, and we can’t begin to say how much this has impacted [neo-natal care],” said Kelly McElree, executive director with the Moose Jaw Health Foundation.

“I would say on behalf of all the doctors and nurses and everyone who works at the hospital and all those moms and babies, just a big thank you to the Princess Ball and for the tremendous support of everyone in the community… it just means so much and it’s such a wonderful feeling to see all these amazing faces having such an incredible time.”

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May 30, 2022 at 07:26AM
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Jaguars OT Walker Little adopting right approach ahead of 2022 season - Black and Teal

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Trevor Lawrence should make a huge leap in Year 2 but he isn’t the only member of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2021 draft class that is poised to improve. Cornerback Tyson Campbell and safety Andre Cisco will most likely have an expanded role in the secondary. On the other hand, offensive tackle Walker Little faces a bit less clarity ahead of the 2022 season.

A second-round pick by the Jags last year, Little spent most of his rookie campaign on the bench but showed flashes when given the opportunity. He ended up starting three games (including the last two of the season) and although he gave up two starts in the first one, he didn’t allow any in the following two.

Nevertheless, the former Stanford Cardinal will enter training camp without a defined role. The Jags gave Cam Robinson a three-year, $54 million contract, meaning that left tackle is out of the question for Little. Right tackle might be a possibility but to earn the job, he will need to beat incumbent Jawaan Taylor, who’s made 49 starts at the position. The sophomore offensive lineman is embracing the challenge and says he’s ready to compete, via John Ohsher of the team’s official website.

You’re always competing with yourself. We’re all competing with each other. Even if you’re a 10-year guy with his spot secured, you always have competition inside you… For me, it’s not about the competition, per se. It’s just competing with myself and being the best version of myself each day and making sure I do my job the best I can. If I can do that, hopefully, the results will be what I want them to be. We’ll figure it out from there.

The Jaguars can’t keep Walker Little on the sidelines in 2022.

Little is right. If he takes care of business, the coaching staff will take notice and will have no choice but to give him playing time. On the other hand, Jawaan Taylor might not give up the starting job so easily. The Jaguars’ brass like him and believe he can play at a high level despite the fact that he struggled with penalties last season.

The Jags were a mess under Urban Meyer and several players, including Trevor Lawrence, underperformed, so it will be interesting to see how they will respond now that head coach Doug Pederson is at the helm. Furthermore, moved on from offensive line coach George Warhop and hired Phil Rauscher to take his place. The change could end up benefiting Taylor., who is entering the last year of his rookie and might be looking for a long-term deal.

Walker has plenty of upside and the team’s brass should still be high on him after using an early-round pick on him last year. The fact that they’re letting him compete for a starting job shows that they think he can become a mainstay of the offensive line.

The Jaguars will hold several position battles in training camp and one of the most intriguing ones will be the one between Jawaan Taylor and Walker Little to start at right tackle. It’s too early to tell how things will play out but there’s no doubt Little has the right mindset and a realistic chance to win.

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OL Reign sign midfielder Kim Little - Sounder At Heart

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OL Reign announced at halftime of their match against the San Diego Wave that the club has signed midfielder Kim Little on loan from Arsenal Women. The loan will begin on June 1, 2022, and will run up until the start of Arsenal’s 2022/23 season — giving her roughly three months with the Reign.

Little previously played for the Reign for three seasons (2014-2016). In that time with then-Seattle Reign FC, the midfielder made 63 regular-season appearances, starting in all but one match under head coach Laura Harvey. Little scored 32 goals and had 16 assists in the regular season — leading the Reign in goals in 2014 (16) and 2015 (10). Little was named NWSL MVP in 2014 and helped the Reign earn back-to-back NWSL Shields.

In her last season with the Reign, Little was named BBC’s Women’s Footballer of the Year for her contributions to the Reign and the Scotland national team.

The Scottish midfielder moved back to Arsenal in 2017. There, she’s started 69 of the 73 games she’s played for the club — scoring 27 goals and being named captain. In the 2018-19 season, which saw Little return from an ACL injury, Arsenal won the FA WSL title. At Arsenal, Little has played a range of positions in the midfield, sometimes dropping deep due to injuries and rotation, but often playing as a box-to-box midfielder.

She has been called out by players like Tobin Heath, Steph Catley, and Hope Solo as one of the most talented players they’ve ever had the chance to train and play with. Those who had the honor of watching Little play know she is about more than stats. She makes the game look easy. Whether it’s a Cruyff turn to get away from three defenders, a tackle on the defensive end to spring an attack, or her ability to weave a pass through the narrowest of lanes, Little keeps the ball for her team and makes it look simple in the process.

The 31-year-old is returning to a number of familiar faces in Seattle. She played alongside midfielder Jess Fishlock, defender Lauren Barnes, and forward Megan Rapinoe during all three of her seasons with Seattle.

While Little’s loan spell ends before the NWSL season concludes, she’ll be coming at a key time for the Reign. With a number of international dates in June and July, there will be plenty of disruption in the league. Having a world-class player like Little to help lead the team through the tough summer schedule — as Little has retired from national team play with Scotland — will be a big boost for the club.

“Bringing Kim back to the PNW is huge. Kim will go down in history as one of the best players to ever play in the NWSL, and to have the chance to work with her again is exciting,” said OL Reign head coach Laura Harvey. “I’d like to thank Arsenal for helping make this happen. This is a unique opportunity for us and one that we felt could be a huge impact on our squad in a crazy summer schedule. Kim’s ability and experience will be crucial for us to help continue to push our performances forward and help continue the growth of our young squad.”

Prior to joining the Reign, Little made her first stint with Arsenal (2008-2013), winning five league titles in addition to three FA Cups with the club during that time. Additionally, the international superstar has played for both the Scotland and Great Britain national teams.

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Suspect in Little 500 weekend shooting arrested and charged - Indiana Daily Student

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A Bloomington man has been charged with attempted murder and carrying a handgun without a license in connection with the shooting of a 26-year-old man that occurred April 23, during Little 500 weekend, according to The Herald-Times.

Michael V. Carson Jr., 33, was arrested on May 26. He is currently being held in the Monroe County Jail.

Carson was determined to be a suspect after witnesses identified him as the person who fired a gun in response to an altercation. The incident was captured on video surveillance near Sixth and Lincoln streets.  

The shooting occurred within a half hour of the shooting at Kalao Restaurant and Nightclub but was determined to be unrelated. 

Officers on the scene found a man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen in the passenger seat of a car. He was taken to IU Health Bloomington Hospital and transferred to an Indianapolis hospital by helicopter May 16. 

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Sydney Little Light races to NAIA national title for Rocky Mountain College - Montana Sports

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BILLINGS - Sydney Little Light has her first collegiate national championship and what's believed to be the first ever for a Rocky Mountain College track and field athlete.

Friday in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the former Hardin standout won the women’s 1,500-meter title at the NAIA Track & Field Championships racing to a personal-best time of 4:25.90. The mark also broke Little Light's own women's school-record, according to RMC Athletics. British Columbia's Holly MacGillivray was second in 4:26.40.

After clinching the national title, Little Light wasn't done. Later Friday she placed 6th in the women’s 800 with a time of 2:14.07. That race marked her second first-team All-American finish of the day.

Little Light has been a strong runner for Rocky in both track and cross country since joining the school.

Two other RMC runners earned All-American status with junior Jackson Wilson finishing third in the men’s 5,000 meters and Mei-Li Stevens closing in sixth in the women's half marathon.

Senior Jackson Duffey was 18th in the 5,000 with a time of 15:41.72.

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A Little Rescue Provides Respite for Its Horses and Owners - Cultured Magazine

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Nestled in the heart of Hidden Valley, just forty miles out of the center of Los Angeles, James and Brandi Perse’s rustically chic 25-acre horse ranch provides far more than a respite from the city’s industrial hum. For the Malibu-based couple and their two young boys, the property has become a safe refuge for all manner of neglected, sick, abused or elderly animals abandoned in their time of need. Brandi rescued her first horse 10 years ago. Since then her passion for rehabilitation has only deepened.

Her nonprofit, A Little Rescue, still operates out of the family ranch. On the day of the organization’s first-weekend fundraiser this May, a gorgeous, gallant grey steed could be seen presiding over his paddock welcoming attendants to the estate with neighborly whinnies. The daytime event brought together vintage curio shops like Recreo and second-hand jewelry stores like Ludlow Vintage, arranging the vendors in a makeshift market for guests to peruse, with a portion of the proceeds from all sales being generously donated to the nonprofit. Next to the country-western souk, an amphitheater had been constructed using bales of hay elegantly draped in hand woven blankets, where guests could hear a special musical performance by William Rush. As you wandered throughout the grounds making your way through each of the refurbished barns and grabbing delicious morsels of catered refreshments donated by Food Heirloom LA to sustain yourself, music wafted through the country air, entwining with the chortles of farm animals. 

Elsewhere on the homestead, attendants could treat themselves to a host of wellness offerings. Alongside massages by Yosef Chason, one found a host of more holistic approaches to health and self-care. Breathwork specialist Meredith Baker and Gua Sha guru Saree D’amico lead participants through therapeutic sessions. Many of the animals who call the A Little Rescue ranch their home were taken in by the charity just before they would have been sold off for their meat, but the dedicated care they received, including many experimental treatments not unlike those performed on lucky attendants, has allowed them the time and space to heal, a testament to the power of resilience and our inborn capacity for recovery.

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330P Tues: Little Village educators, families, electeds mobilize against steep budget cuts at already starved schools - Chicago Teachers Union

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Lightfoot’s CPS team slashes over $3 million from Little Village school budgets as district sits on $1.4 billion in federal COVID relief dollars, low-balls scope of harm from cuts to critical programs.

• 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31: Protest, press conference with educators, families, students, elected officials, under the Little Village Arch, 26th and Albany, Chicago.

CHICAGO — Little Village educators, parents, families, elected officials and community residents are joining the chorus of voices demanding Mayor Lightfoot and her CPS team reverse her cruel and devastating school budget cuts, which would slash more than $3 million from Little Village schools. Last Wednesday, the mayor’s CPS CEO vowed to move ahead with cuts, even though he admitted schools are currently starved of a third of the funds they need just to meet the bare minimum – crippling educators’ ability to meet ever increasing student needs in the predominantly low-income Latinx community during the pandemic.

Little Village CTU members, families, elected officials and community residents will join together for a #FreeTheFunds rally and press conference after school, at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, under the Little Village Arch at 26th and Albany, to demand the mayor invest some of the $1.4 billion in COVID relief funds CPS is currently hoarding in recovery supports for CPS students.

The pandemic has hit Little Village hard, with the neighborhood in a COVID hot zone for much of the last two years. Slashing $3 million plus would break the budgets at over a dozen already starved neighborhood schools and make it virtually impossible for educators and staff to provide the programs and services needed to address the students’ two years of trauma and loss.

While the mayor’s CPS team could still reverse the cuts, neighborhood schools are bracing for real harm from cuts of $100,000 to as much as $900,000 currently being imposed. Administrators have been warning educators of staff cuts, split classrooms, reductions in critical areas of support like special education, and larger class sizes — all in a district that has struggled with overcrowding at many schools and system-wide special education violations.

At the same time that CPS is unnecessarily cutting over $60 million from schools city wide, Mayor Lightfoot’s hand-picked board of ecucation has agreed to take on $175 million in City pension payments this year alone, in a shameful scheme to balance the city budget in an election year on the backs of CPS students.

The cuts at schools across the city are even more disgraceful after the district pledged next year would be a “recovery” year for students, their families and their school communities. Instead, schools continue to be trapped in another round of budget hunger games that is ratcheting up stress on already anxious and traumatized families, students and educators who have been struggling simply to survive during the pandemic.

The CTU, parents and elected officials are demanding that CPS reverse the devastating budget cuts in Little Village and at every other school and instead use unspent COVID relief funds to plug funding gaps for the rest of this year and next year. They also want the district to abandon the racist ‘student-based budgeting’ scheme, or SBB, that has been used as a pretext to slash already deeply underfunded schools, and instead agree to fund vital positions at every school.

The Chicago Teachers Union represents more than 25,000 teachers and educational support personnel working in Chicago Public Schools, and by extension, the nearly 400,000 students and families they serve. The CTU is an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers and the Illinois Federation of Teachers and is the third-largest teachers local in the United States. For more information please visit the CTU website at www.ctulocal1.org.

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