It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Kelly, LA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Always best senior care is a great company to work with. I've been working with Always best for a little over a year now and I absolutely love it. My clients are so sweet The company is very family oriented They don't just care about the clients they also care about the workers. My daddy was in the hospital and ended up passing away the company allowed me to take off so I could be at the hospital with my daddy, and after he passed away they allowed me to be off rest of the week.”
“Always Best Care is a commendable agency specializing in placing reliable caregivers in the homes of elderly patients. Recently, I engaged their services to find a caregiver for my grandmother, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome. Cyndi Williams from Always Best Care was instrumental throughout the process. Her dependability and understanding made the entire experience smooth and reassuring. From our initial consultation to the caregiver placement, Cyndi and the staff at Always best Care ensured that my grandmother's needs were prioritized, which greatly eased what could have been a challenging transition. Thanks to Always Best Care, my grandmother is not only well cared for but also genuinely happy with her caregiver. This has brought immense relief and peace of mind to our family, knowing that she is in capable hands. Overall, I highly recommend Always Best Care for their professionalism, compassion, and commitment to providing excellent elderly care services. They have truly made a positive difference in our lives during a time of significant adjustment. Claire Breslow”
“We have been very pleased with services from Always Best Care. They are awesome! They are very thorough, punctual, caring and helpful group. Shout out to Cynthia for going the extra mile to facilitate VA help for my step father. If your loved one is in need for in home care I highly recommend this company.”
“Angela Powell is the best! She wears her scrubs, comes right in my mother’s home and gets busy doing whatever my mother needs her to do. She just takes it upon herself to do things that she sees that needs to be done. Angela has a great disposition. I can tell she loves what she does. Our family absolutely loves and appreciates Angela. Thank you to Always Best Care!!!!!”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Blackwater Conservation Area with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Kelly's Diner or visit Houmas House Estate and Gardens, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Kelly, LA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Kelly, LA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Kelly, LA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Who is that? A long-haired, scruffy mystery man turned heads over the weekend as he strolled out of Tartine in Los Angeles, looking nearly unrecognizable.Clad in a funky cap, black earrings, and a newfound goatee, onlookers couldn’t help but ask the question: Is Justin Bieber pulling another disguise stunt, or is this someone else entirely?Nope. That&...
Who is that? A long-haired, scruffy mystery man turned heads over the weekend as he strolled out of Tartine in Los Angeles, looking nearly unrecognizable.
Clad in a funky cap, black earrings, and a newfound goatee, onlookers couldn’t help but ask the question: Is Justin Bieber pulling another disguise stunt, or is this someone else entirely?
Nope. That’s not Bieber. That’s Machine Gun Kelly, making his first major public appearance since his high-profile split from actress Megan Fox. And let’s just say… he’s switched things up majorly.
In photos obtained by Daily Mail, Machine Gun Kelly is completely unrecognizable.
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Gone are the bleach-blond buzz cuts and clean-shaven jawlines. Instead, you can see long flowing locks, bold facial hair, and a boho-grunge vibe that had even the most die-hard fans doing a double take. But one thing gave him away, those unmistakable neck and chest tattoos that MGK fans know all too well.
The genre-bending artist has kept a relatively low profile since his breakup with Fox, but sources say he’s been anything but idle. Word on the street is MGK has been hitting the studio hard, collaborating with a lineup of powerhouse artists, including Camila Cabello and Travis Barker, as he gears up for a new era in both sound and image.
Spotted leaving the trendy LA café solo, MGK didn’t say much, but his statement look did all the talking. If this is the start of his post-Megan rebirth, we’re here for the ride.
Despite their breakup in November 2024 after four and a half years together, Fox revealed she was pregnant just weeks after the split. Sources confirm she is due to give birth in March 2025, and while the relationship is over, MGK is reportedly committed to being an active father.
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“He and Megan have still been in communication,” an insider said at the time. “He loves Megan and wants nothing more than to be a family unit.”
During his lunch run at Tartine in L.A., MGK was seen wearing a hat in tribute to his late friend Dingo, who passed away three weeks ago. Sporting long locks, facial hair, black earrings, and visible chest and neck tattoos, the artist looked noticeably different from his usual clean-cut, punk-inspired look.
Meanwhile, sources close to Megan Fox say the "Transformers" and "Jennifer’s Body" star has no plans to reconcile.
“Megan is moving forward independently and is not interested in revisiting the past,” a source said, per Elle. “She is deeply hurt by how things ended but is focusing on healing.”
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Fox, who shares three sons (Noah, 12, Bodhi, 10, and Journey, 8) with ex-husband Brian Austin Green, is prioritizing her health and emotional well-being as she awaits the arrival of her fourth child.
“She’s taking extra care of herself and focusing on a healthy pregnancy,” the source added, noting she’s created a calm environment to prepare for motherhood once again.
MGK, on the other hand, is said to be struggling with the reality of the breakup.
Though still “heartbroken,” insiders say he’s channeling his energy into self-improvement, focusing on mental health and getting “back in shape.”
“He has every intention of being part of his child’s life,” the source emphasized.
The pair first met in 2020 on the set of "Midnight in the Switchgrass" and quickly fell into a whirlwind romance. MGK proposed in 2022, and while their engagement was marked by breakups and reconciliations, a tragic pregnancy loss in November 2023 deeply affected them both.
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“It was very difficult for both of us, and it sent us on a very wild journey together and separately and together and apart,” Fox told "Good Morning America" earlier this year.
Despite the end of their romantic relationship, those close to the couple believe the child they’re expecting may be the one thing that keeps them forever connected.
“Even though Fox and Kelly are no longer a couple, their baby is the greatest gift they still share,” the insider said.
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Kelly Rowland has been a little busy the past 30 years. As a founding member of god’s gift to pop music, Destiny’s Child, Kelly has also had a massively successful solo career, with chart-topping hits like “Commander” and “When Love Takes Over,” multiple Grammy nominations, and over 40 million records sold. That’s in addition to a growing IMDb page and judging stints on The X Factor and The Voice. Light work.Somehow, she’s also managed to find time to develop a deep love of...
Kelly Rowland has been a little busy the past 30 years. As a founding member of god’s gift to pop music, Destiny’s Child, Kelly has also had a massively successful solo career, with chart-topping hits like “Commander” and “When Love Takes Over,” multiple Grammy nominations, and over 40 million records sold. That’s in addition to a growing IMDb page and judging stints on The X Factor and The Voice. Light work.
Somehow, she’s also managed to find time to develop a deep love of restaurants. Though Kelly is an Atlanta native, she's called LA home for decades and can be found eating everywhere from Inglewood to the deep Valley. We also regularly find her in our DMs, shouting out spots she knows we need to try. So in honor of Black History Month, Kelly's sharing her favorite restaurants that support Black culture legacies and traditions, including two places that are part of our Sunday Dinner series, running throughout February.
Jessie Clapp
850 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Los Angeles, CA 90021
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“The food is so good. When I was there last, I had the [Sunday Dinner special] fish with bara bread, plantains, and the green sauce that comes with it. Where Chef Rashida scores for me is her flavor. There’s an essence of something and then something comes quickly in from somewhere else. I love when food gives you levels and it takes you deeper and deeper.”
Jessie Clapp
902 N La Brea Ave Inglewood, CA 90302
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Perfect For:Unique Dining ExperiencesDate NightsBirthdaysWalk-Ins
“It’s chefs making something new and fresh. The blending of West African food and California flavors is really fly to me. To me, it’s the whole idea of new flare meets LA culture. And the atmosphere is everything. Any place gets my vote if the atmosphere is good and the food is good.”
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Brant Cox
5936 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, California 90028
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Perfect For:Pre-TheaterDate Nights
“The Linden is a buddy of mine’s spot. It’s the environment for me. The food, the vibe—when those two mix, and the music is good, and you can sort of dance and chew at the same time, that just makes [me] happy.”
Sweet Red Peach
1035 S Prairie Ave Ste 2 Inglewood, CA 90301
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Perfect For:Pastries
“For Christmas, we [always] order a lemon pound cake. And when the cake comes home, it doesn’t last very long, so you better grab them while you can. How moist this cake is—I just don’t understand. It’s the best pound cake I’ve ever had in my life. And by the way, my grandmother made a hell of a pound cake.”
Jakob Layman
5583 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019
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Perfect For:BrunchCasual DinnersDining SoloLunchWalk-Ins
“I’ve been going to My Two Cents for over 10 years. And when I was pregnant, it was all I wanted to eat. And that’s probably why my oldest son likes mac and cheese so much, because I would eat so much of it [from there]. And please don’t judge me, but there’s a strawberry cake—it’s so good. I have a sweet tooth, ok?”
Jessie Clapp
Rosalind's Ethiopian Restaurant
1044 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90019
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Perfect For:Big GroupsSerious Takeout Operation
“Besides being really authentic [Ethiopian cuisine], I love the live music. The essence of the space and restaurant is really incredible. It’s a vibe. And that whole [Little Ethiopia] area is really fly. That’s my spot.”
Annie Lesser
7324 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046
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“I love everything about Happy Ice. I love the cherry bomb [flavor]. I watched my little one hoover it yesterday, and when I went to kiss him, his entire mouth was red. That [place] is my favorite.”
13344 Ventura Blvd Los Angeles, California 91423
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Perfect For:Serious Takeout Operation
“Donny’s Wings just opened up around the corner from my neighborhood. This food! This breakfast food! Piping hot. The eggs were fluffy and delicious. But the chicken wings though. I tear a piece off, take a waffle, and dip it in the syrup. It reminds me of my ATL Waffle House days.”
7107 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, California 90046
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“This [food truck] was at an event I was at recently, and the line was down the block. You know a cheesesteak is good when it’s really all over your face. When the meat is great, everything is melding together—when the bread is perfectly done and it’s buttered beautifully.”
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team part ways with Emmett Kelly, the famed clown who had been hired by owner Walter O’Malley in 1957 to work as their mascot. Kelly’s contract was not renewed as the Dodgers were on the verge of moving to Los Angeles.Kelly originally created the Weary Willie character as a cartoon figure. He worked various jobs in the circus, most notably with Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey before being announced by the Dodgers on January 28, 1957.Kelly additionally had appea...
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team part ways with Emmett Kelly, the famed clown who had been hired by owner Walter O’Malley in 1957 to work as their mascot. Kelly’s contract was not renewed as the Dodgers were on the verge of moving to Los Angeles.
Kelly originally created the Weary Willie character as a cartoon figure. He worked various jobs in the circus, most notably with Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey before being announced by the Dodgers on January 28, 1957.
Kelly additionally had appeared in television and film roles.
For the Dodgers, Kelly provided in-game entertainment during Spring Training and regular season games. Having created the “Weary Willie” character based on depression-era hobos, Kelly was credited for bringing smiles to fans’ faces at Vero Beach and Ebbets Field.
Kelly also would poke fun at umpires over disagreements with balls and strikes.
His arrival was partly due to dwindling attendance amid speculation the Dodgers were going to leave Brooklyn. Their move to Los Angeles wasn’t announced until October 8, 1957, during which Kelly’s sad-clown persona still remained part of the organization.
But that changed on March 18, 1958, as the Dodgers neared their first game in L.A. and didn’t renew Kelly’s contract. They began at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before the first game was played at Dodger Stadium on April 10, 1962.
The Dodgers do not have a mascot and although what would appear to be one has been seen at Dodger Stadium for several years, the team views the dressed-up personnel as performance characters.
During the 2013 postseason, a Dodgers Rally Bear emerged in the stands but that was an unauthorized character not sanctioned by the team.
Mookie Betts and manager Dave Roberts recently lent their support to Shohei Ohtani’s dog, Decoy, becoming the proverbial Dodgers mascot.
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Andrew Kelly (La Salle) had three goals and an assist as the visiting Lehigh men’s lacrosse team won its first game of the year today, 10-7, over Villanova.
The Mountain Hawks improved to 1-4, while the Wildcats dropped to 1-3.
Trailing 6-4 with 7:39 remaining in the second quarter, Lehigh scored six unanswered goals and held Villanova scoreless for 32 minutes, including the entirety of the third quarter. Sophomore attackman Luke Winkler started Lehigh’s 6-0 run with a goal six minutes before halftime, cutting the deficit to 6-5 as the teams went into the break. Dakota Eierman tied the game at six just 90 seconds into the third quarter, but Lehigh was held scoreless for the next 10 minutes.
Three minutes before the end of the third quarter, junior midfielder Peter Theodoropoulos put Lehigh ahead 7-6, marking its first lead of the game. The Mountain Hawks would not relinquish the lead, closing the game with a 3-1 run. Sophomore midfielder Jack Archer scored Lehigh’s 10th and final goal with 9:07 left, marking his first collegiate goal.
Lehigh had to play catch-up early, as the Wildcats opened the game with three unanswered goals.
Sophomore goalkeeper Kasy Heath had a stellar performance, finishing with 16 saves and a career-high 69.6% save percentage. Heath has recorded double-digit saves in every game this season. Kelly and Luke Breslin (1G, 3A) led Lehigh with four points each, tying and setting career highs, respectively. Eierman (2G, 1A) and Archer (1G, 1A) also contributed multiple points. Senior defenseman Raul Ochotorena (Moravian Academy) was outstanding on defense, causing a career-high four turnovers. Junior defender Richard Checo (3CT), senior long-stick midfielder Timmy Kirlin (2CT), and senior short-stick midfielder Giovanni Procaccini (2CT) also had multiple caused turnovers. Checo also led the team with six ground balls.
Senior faceoff specialist Sean Dow won 9-of-20 faceoffs, while also scooping up five ground balls.
Lehigh held a slight 39-35 advantage in shots and a 23-22 edge in ground balls. Villanova’s Denis Fargione recorded eight saves in goal while Colin Michener (Penn Charter) had a goal and two assists, Nick Lucchesi (Radnor) scored once and Brett Mallee (La Salle) had a groundball and a caused turnover.
Penalties played a significant role in the game, with Villanova committing eight and Lehigh committing seven. The Mountain Hawks converted 3-of-7 extra-man opportunities, while the Wildcats scored on 4-of-7.
Chatter has surrounded Matthew Stafford’s future in recent weeks. Whether he will retire, be traded, or stay with the Rams remains uncertain. But his wife, Kelly, says that she’s open to exploring all possibilities.Kelly made quite a cryptic post on Instagram following Matthew’s last game of the season with the Rams. After losin...
Chatter has surrounded Matthew Stafford’s future in recent weeks. Whether he will retire, be traded, or stay with the Rams remains uncertain. But his wife, Kelly, says that she’s open to exploring all possibilities.
Kelly made quite a cryptic post on Instagram following Matthew’s last game of the season with the Rams. After losing to the Eagles in the Divisional Round, she posted a picture of Matt in the tunnel after the game, greeting his kids. She captioned the post by saying, “I’m wondering if this is the end or not… guess we’ll find out.” Flash forward to the present, and now Kelly is exploring the possibility of Matt being traded.
Matthew is about to be 37 and has already been with the Rams for four seasons. They’ve also been rumored to be exploring trade destinations for Cooper Kupp. It seems as though the Rams might be trying to go into a soft rebuild. Understandably, Kelly is not pleased with the Cooper Kupp trade rumors.
While she enjoys living in LA—the great weather, her established community, and the life they’ve built—she also made it clear that she embraces adventure. She’s thus open to her husband being traded elsewhere, especially if Matthew feels disrespected, just like Kupp appears to feel now.
“Here’s the thing, I love the city of LA,” Kelly said on her show, The Morning After Media. “I love the life that we have built here. With that being said, I love an adventure. I’m all for it. Right now, if the Rams decided they want to trade him, or if Matthew decided he didn’t want to play for the Rams- I’m good.”
“Do we wanna be in LA? Yeah. But a lot has to happen. My husband never not wants to win… He’s on the end of his career. But there has to be a slight feeling of being valued and respected. And I will say the trading away of Cooper (Kupp), I guess I’m a little confused (as to why). Because we were one play away from going to the NFC championship,” she continued.
So, feel free to start trade talks with Matthew, LA. Kelly just gave the team her blessing. Now, the focus shifts to which team needs a new QB. The Steelers could be a good option, maybe the Raiders too. Both New York teams and possibly the Colts should be in that conversation as well. We’ll see if the Rams decide to move him, or if this is all just a tactic.
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