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Belfast Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Go shooter!': Happy Gilmore star surprises staff during Cliffs of Moher visit
Hollywood actor Christopher McDonald, best known as Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, delighted Doolin Ferries staff while touring the Cliffs of Moher. A Hollywood actor has been spotted exploring the west of Ireland this week as he surprised staff onboard a ferry headed to one of its most famous tourist spots. Doolin Ferries staff were starstruck at the sighting of Happy Gilmore actor Christopher McDonald as he hopped onboard for the Cliffs of Moher boat tour over the weekend. The actor, known for his role as Shooter McGavin in the hit Adam Sandler movie, was all-too-happy to pose with staff for a photo as they were clearly over the moon at the encounter. Sharing a photo on social media, the ferry company said the team gave Christopher a warm welcome onboard as they wrote: 'It's not every day you meet a Hollywood actor! 'Doolin Ferry's Liam, Adrian and Niamh gave a warm welcome to Christopher McDonald, who played the villainous, professional golfer, Shooter McGavin in the comedy Happy Gilmore. 'He joined the Doolin Ferry boat tour beneath the Cliffs of Moher, enjoying the spectacular views of Ireland's most famous natural attraction.' News Catchup - Monday 5th May Fans of the film were clearly delighted at the photo as one commented: 'Go shooter!' McDonald has been in many high-profile Hollywood movies over the years, including Thelma and Louise, Grumpy Old Men, Quiz Show, Perfect Storm and About Last Night.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sunday Boredom Busters: March 9th
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — The Summit League Basketball Championships wrap up today in Sioux Falls. The action starts at 3 p.m. at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center with the women's title game. That's followed by the men's championship game at 8 p.m. The Watertown Home Show features more than 10-thousand square feet of exhibits and prize giveaways. It's taking place at the Codington County Extension Complex and include kid areas. The hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5, free for ages under 18. It's still skiing and snowboarding season at Terry Peak. The Black Hills Ski Team is hosting races beginning at 9 a.m. MT with a giant slalom. Terry Peak is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open indoor skating at the SCHEELS IcePlex in Sioux Falls goes from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Skate rentals are $4. Sip, savor and vote in the Mash Madness drink competition in downtown Sioux Falls. Categories include craft beers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage creations at 29 participating businesses. Mash Madness runs through the end of the month. Explore Sioux Falls and South Dakota history courtesy of Siouxland Heritage Museums. The Old Courthouse Museum located downtown and the Pettigrew Home and Museum, in the Cathedral District, are both open from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Movies playing at the historic State Theater in downtown Sioux Falls include Grumpy Old Men, Raging Bull and Madagascar. The Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium at the Washington Pavilion features T-Rex, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage and 3-2-1 Liftoff. New movie releases playing at a theater near you include Rule Breakers, rated PG and Mickey 17, rated R. The Palace Theatre in Luverne, MN is showing Paddington in Peru, rated PG. Showtime is 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children. The Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15.50 for adults, $11.50 for children and free for ages under two. The Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $11 for children and free for ages under two. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Saturday Boredom Busters: March 8th
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — A pair of fundraisers are taking place to help a member of the South Dakota Air National Guard who's battling a rare form of bone cancer. All 8 Taco John's locations in Sioux Fall will donate 50-percent of breakfast sales to Chris Thesenvitz, who's served in the air guard for more than 20 years. The benefit goes from 7-11 a.m. The South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance is also hosting a fundraiser for Thesenvitz from 5 to 11 p.m. Activities include a silent auction, a shooting range event, a 50-50 raffle and a taco bar. The cost is $20. Children 10 and under are free. Enjoy semi-final action at the Summit League Basketball Championships in Sioux women's semi's tip off at noon at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The men's games start at 7 p.m. Enjoy professional rodeo action at the Huron PRCA Championship. Doors open at 6 p.m. at The DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for youth. The group Fun & Friends is hosting a March Meetup at Robert Bennis Elementary School in Brandon, SD. The free event is open to children up through 12 years old with a disability, rare disease or who are neuro-divergent. There will be a selection of games and equipment to play in the school gym from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. No registration is needed. Siblings are welcome, guardians are required. The Nyberg's ACE Kids Club is inviting children to their store at 41st and Minnesota to make free leprechaun hats. The Kids Club meets from 2-3 p.m. Registration is recommended to make sure they have enough supplies. Sip, savor and vote in the Mash Madness drink competition in downtown Sioux Falls. Categories include craft beers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage creations at 29 participating businesses. Mash Madness runs through the end of the month. Movies playing at the historic State Theater in downtown Sioux Falls include Grumpy Old Men, The Red Shoes and Madagascar. The Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium at the Washington Pavilion features T-Rex, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage and 3-2-1 Liftoff. The movie releases playing at a theater near you include Rule Breakers, rated PG and Mickey 17, rated R. The Palace Theatre in Luverne, MN presents Twist on Taylor, a cover band performing the songs of Taylor Swift. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Free MN fishing licenses for people 65 or older considered by lawmakers
The Brief A group of Minnesota lawmakers are considering proposals that would either make fishing licenses free for those over 65 years old, or reduce the fees for them. Supporters of the proposals say making it easier to get outdoors increases the quality of life for senior citizens in the state. However, officials with the DNR are concerned about the lost revenue, saying anglers 65 and older currently contribute about $4 million annually in license fees to the state's game and fish fund. ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular pastime in the land of 10,000 lakes could become free for senior citizens if a bill before lawmakers is approved. What we know A proposal before Minnesota legislators in the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday that the Grumpy Old Men would approve of sought to make fishing free for those 65 and older. "I've heard time and time again that those 65 and older would like the opportunity to not have to pay for a fishing license," said the proposal's sponsor, Rep. Mary Franson (R-Alexandria), who noted a letter of support from one of her constituents, Roger, who's 80, and has been "pushing her on this." Minnesota currently provides free licenses for those over 90 years old, but the resident of Douglas County his whole life wrote that by the time a person is 90, they're often in an assisted living facility, making it next to impossible to utilize the free license. As-is, the system deters people from going out to get a license because they feel it will not be worth the money if they can only go once or twice a year, he wrote in testimony. "It's something to think about," Franson said after reading his letter. Another proposal, sponsored by Rep. Jim Nash (R-Waconia) would reduce fees for a fishing license for those over 65 years old to only $15. Currently, under state law, people 18 years old or over, and under age 65, can get a license for $25. The new rates would be effective for most of the summer, beginning on July 1, 2025. "We appreciate the intent of these bills in increasing the opportunities for people to get outdoors by removing barriers such as the cost of a fishing license, but we do have concerns about how they would impact the health of the game and fish fund," testified Pat Rivers, with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "Anglers age 65 and older are a growing contingent of license-buyers and currently contribute about $4 million annually in license revenue. Rivers noted that another $1.2 million was raised in excise taxes through the purchase of equipment by the age group. "Free license anglers would not add to that part of the equation," he said, noting a total loss of around $5 million annually should the licenses become free. "Fewer license buyers would mean a shift to increased fees for those who are still buying them." Minnesota's next fishing license season is set to begin on March 1. What's next The bills were laid over for possible inclusion in a large collection of bills later in the legislative session – known as an omnibus. "We're hoping to see what the appetite is for potentially moving something like this forward," said committee chair Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-Nisswa). "There may be a broader conversation at a later time." The Source FOX 9 reporting from the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee on Feb. 20, 2025.
Chicago Tribune
14-02-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Asking Eric: Grumpy old woman is ruining book club
Dear Eric: I belong to a small book club that now comprises six older women. All of us have been with the group for more than 30 years. For the most part, we all get along and enjoy the variety of books that are selected to be read each year. We have one member who is very opinionated about everything and does not hesitate to let her thoughts be known to us all. Often, she snaps and uses a tone that is loud and unyielding to any other perspective or viewpoint. Some of these opinions are about what books should be selected for the year, but often times it's more trivial and can border on a personal attack. For years, we've all given her a pass, dismissing her as, 'it's just Suzy's way,' but most of the members are simply tired of these tirades. She reminds me of Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon in the movie, 'Grumpy Old Men.' Do you have any suggestions on how to handle a 'grumpy old woman'? – Soon-to-Be Book Club Dropout Dear Dropout: Thirty years of unyielding comments and personal attacks? I've dropped out of book clubs for far less. The food is never good? See ya later. The chairs are uncomfortable? Catch you on the flip side. So, I admire your perseverance with this Suzy situation. Wouldn't be me! This may, as you said, be Suzy's way. But that doesn't mean she can't temper it. Your tolerance for these antics has changed, as is your right. And so, you can tell Suzy, kindly but squarely, that you find it hard to be in book club with these kinds of interjections. Give specific examples. Ask her if she can see how it makes for an uncomfortable experience and see if she'll make an adjustment. If she doesn't, well, that's just Suzy's way. And your way can be straight out the door, to enjoy your book at home. Dear Readers: On Jan. 12, I published a letter ('People Pleaser') from a first responder who was hesitant to start therapy for PTSD and marital issues because of anxiety about not doing therapy right. I wanted to share the following two responses to that letter in hopes that the letter writer, and anyone else struggling with the decision to get help, might find some hope and support. You are not alone. Dear Eric: My son is a first responder and was having similar feelings. Fortunately, he came to me and mentioned it pretty casually and vaguely. I told him he should set up an appointment with his primary care physician just as a starting point. He did some diagnostic testing in the office, and he did have some PTSD and anxiety. I also suggest 'People Pleaser' could get tools to deal with these on-the-job stressors by starting there. Secondly my son felt the same way of not wanting to speak with coworkers, friends or close family about how he was really feeling for fear of not being 'the best'. He inquired in a neighboring county and found first-responder group therapy where he didn't know anybody else. Just what the doctor ordered and he discovered he had many of the same thoughts and concerns as the other individuals. – Proud Firefighter Mom Dear Mom: A primary care physician is a great, and confidential, place to start. Additionally, I love the suggestion of finding a support group, particularly one away from home so that any social anxieties aren't acting as deterrents. Dear Eric: I'm a 22-year police veteran with a divorce under my belt, countless memories that I don't want and a concern for fellow first responders. My second wife and I nearly divorced about a year ago, and we are still working very hard to keep moving forward. I was in a terrible state myself, wondering how I could take care of my family if I wasn't around to do it anymore. I ended up finding an amazing marriage counselor. My wife found her own therapist, and I found one of my own. I finally discussed things about my past that I'd sworn I'd never talk about, and once the seal was broken, it became so much easier. My advice to PP is to, of course, seek therapy, but he should find someone that has some experience with first responders. The letter writer should also be seeking marital counseling. Your agency may have a Peer Support Program with their EAP. TRUST the process. Medication may help in the short term. There are lots of options out there. The Concerns of Police Survivors can provide numerous free resources as well. – Got Help
