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West Australian
20-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
Helping hands in orange: Geraldton SES volunteers recognisedduring National Volunteer Week
Laura Green and Joey Mihaly are prime examples of the unifying force of volunteering, with a shared passion for service to the community bridging the generation gap. It is National Volunteer Week (May 19-25), a chance to shine a spotlight on those who dedicate their skills and time to helping others. The Geraldton/Greenough State Emergency Service unit proudly celebrates its team of around 60 volunteers. Among them are SES logistics officers 20-year-old Ms Green and semi-retiree Mr Mihaly. Ms Green's emergency service journey began at the age of 13, when she joined the local fire brigade cadets. When she turned 16 she heard the SES were looking for younger volunteers and didn't hesitate to step up. 'From there, I've just done everything that's really been offered. There are good opportunities for everyone, every skill set,' she said. Mr Mihaly's path to the SES began after he caught a news segment about the organisation that showed volunteers in 4WDs tackling rough terrain. Immediately he knew he'd like to be a part of it, and in 2020, he signed up. 'I remember years and years ago I was watching TV. There was a news report about SES doing something and this LandCruiser came on, just bouncing around through the dirt and scrub and I thought 'that'd be so cool to be able to do that',' he said. 'And it just stuck in the back of my brain for a long, long time.' Just recently Mr Mihaly was deployed to South East Queensland after tropical cyclone Alfred wreaked havoc on the coast. 'Most of the jobs were chainsaw jobs, because it's just trees down all over the place, and we really didn't do anything else but chainsaw work,' he said. 'I remember being at a house, removing trees from the backyard and the next door neighbour was watching us like a hawk, screaming that we were ruining the bird's habitat. 'She was our next job, and by the end, she saw we were just trying to help her and then she realised, 'oh, you guys aren't killing everything in sight — you're not just chopping down trees for the hell of it'. We won her over. She actually gave one of our team members a hug.' Ms Green recounted one of her first, and to this day, most impactful deployments to the Carnarvon-Gascoyne Junction fires. 'I was fresh, as you could imagine, and I got the opportunity to go up there for a five-day deployment to do water bomber refilling and all the IT stuff out the back of where they're doing the incident base,' she said. 'And that opened my eyes a lot to SES and all the other agencies along with it.' Both volunteers said the best part of SES was learning hands-on experiences while making a real-world difference to people in crisis. 'We mostly get called out to smaller jobs like holes in roofs after big storms, flooding, transporting firies from place to place and even broken down cars,' Mr Mihaly said. 'But once a job is done you really do feel this massive sense of accomplishment, and as corny as it sounds, I really do love just helping people.' Ms Green added: 'When I'm in a good position, not everyone else is, and I have the capability to help people.' 'That's how I enjoy it. And you see so many different things, different people, different ways of life, while you're doing it. 'It's quite impactful, you see people in very vulnerable moments in their life, often pretty much the lowest they've been for some of them, but they'll turn around to people like us, and they'll be like, 'thank you for what you've done, you've done a little bit, but it's more than enough'.' The SES pair encourage anyone who may be thinking of joining the SES to look into it 'more closely'. 'Anyone can join. Any height, any gender, any disability we've got. We always make accommodations. There's always a place for people here,' Ms Green said. To celebrate volunteers like Ms Green and Mr Mihaly, WOW Day, or Wear Orange Wednesday, is on May 21.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M baseball lands commitment from another talented 2026 LHP
Texas A&M baseball lands commitment from another talented 2026 LHP Texas A&M adds another 2026 commit who can help the bullpen in the long run. On Monday, left-handed pitcher Evan Mihaly, out of Clear Lake, TX, announced via social media that he will start his college career in Bryan-College Station. Aggie prospect Evan Mihaly has a consistent release and tosses a high 80s fastball. He is very confident in the pitches he throws, and his interesting arm slot position can create some issues for batters. Mihaly has all the tools to contribute early in his college career, and earlier this season was named Prep Baseball's Player of the Week after recording 15 strikeouts, two hits, and zero earned runs in eight innings of work. The Texas A&M coaching staff, led by Michael Earley, is prioritizing depth in pitching by recruiting and developing younger players. Mihaly's commitment is vital to strengthening future pitching rosters. Given the team's challenges with relievers this season, securing talented pitchers like Mihaly will ensure depth and success for Texas A&M's baseball program. Leveraging the transfer portal to fill gaps while nurturing recruits underscores the team's strategic approach to long-term performance. Below, you can see the announcement on X. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Express Tribune
05-03-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
What are diuretics? Debate arises about safety in wake of Jodi Vance's death
Jodi Vance's sudden passing has raised concerns about the risks of diuretics and other performance-enhancing substances in bodybuilding. On March 2, 2025, her coach, Justin Mihaly, addressed the situation in a social media statement with the support of Vance's mother, Jenny. Mihaly revealed that Vance's health had become a growing concern in recent weeks. While she was not preparing for any immediate competition—her next event was still 20 weeks away—he stated that she had taken two extremely hazardous substances without his or her family's knowledge. He clarified that these substances were not part of their agreed-upon protocol. Medical reports indicated that Vance's potassium level at the time of her hospitalization was an alarming 9 mmol/L—far above the normal range of 3.5 to 5.2 mmol/L. Mihaly suggested that this could indicate the use of a potassium-sparing diuretic, though he could not confirm the exact circumstances. He explained that such diuretics, when combined with fat-burning drugs, can have severe and even fatal effects on the body. Diuretics, also known as water pills, help the kidneys remove excess salt and fluid from the body through urine. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and kidney disorders, including kidney stones. There are three main types of diuretics: Thiazide, Loop, and Potassium-sparing. While they are considered safe when used as prescribed, side effects can include dehydration, muscle cramps, dizziness, and drops in sodium and potassium levels. A severe potassium imbalance, known as hypokalemia or hyperkalemia, can lead to dangerous heart complications. Mihaly stressed that bodybuilding as a sport would be better without diuretics, calling attention to their dangers. Despite the tragic circumstances, he praised Vance's commitment and work ethic, saying it was "second to nobody." At the time of her passing, Vance was attending the Arnold Sports Festival to coach and support athletes. Her last major competition was the 2024 NPC Battle of Texas, where she placed third in the Women's Physique division.
Express Tribune
05-03-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Bodybuilder Jodi Vance, 20, dies after heart attack linked to severe dehydration
Jodi Vance, a 20-year-old bodybuilder and coach, has died after suffering a fatal heart attack, with severe dehydration identified as a contributing factor. Vance was in Ohio attending the Arnold Sports Festival when she began feeling unwell and was taken to hospital, where she later passed away. Her family confirmed the news on social media, stating that despite medical efforts, doctors were unable to revive her. Describing her death as 'sudden and unexpected,' they urged others to prioritise their health. 'If anyone takes anything from this, please put your health first,' they wrote. Vance's coach, Justin Mihaly, revealed that she had been taking two 'extremely hazardous' substances to enhance her physique without his or her family's knowledge. 'Recently, her health had become quite concerning, and now we know why,' Mihaly said in an Instagram video. He added that several people had tried to convince her to slow down, but her determination made it difficult. Mihaly also spoke out about the dangers of diuretics—medications that increase urine production and reduce fluid retention—which he believes bodybuilding would be better off without. Diuretics, commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, can lead to severe dehydration when misused, placing significant strain on the heart. Experts explain that dehydration reduces blood volume, forcing the heart to work harder to circulate oxygen, increasing the risk of cardiac failure, especially in athletes under extreme physical stress. Vance's passing adds to growing concerns over sudden cardiac deaths among young athletes. The fitness supplement company Eminent Nutrition, which she represented as an athlete, honoured her as "an amazing, unique, and beautiful soul" and praised her passion for helping others.
