19-Year Ad Sales Veteran Will Drive Strategic Business Growth and Out-of-Home Innovation in the Nation's Third-Largest Media Market
announced today it has appointed Eric Hamme as president of its Chicago market
Hamme will oversee all aspects of the market's operations
Hamme is a seasoned advertising and sales leader with more than 19 years' experience in developing customer-centric strategies that drive revenue at the local
he has leveraged the intersection of technology
data and out-of-home (OOH) media to help advertisers and business partners achieve measurable impact across the company's robust network of roadside
Hamme will build long-term relationships with clients
landlords and municipal stakeholders while leading business development initiatives that enhance value for CCOA's customers and the broader Chicago community
CCOA remains committed to investing in growth strategies that propel the OOH industry forward," said Diane Veres
"Eric's deep expertise in building high-performing sales teams
generating revenue streams and cultivating strategic business partnerships will accelerate this momentum and ensure the success of our brand
community and municipal partners in Chicago."
where monthly passenger counts top 1.8 million and 6.7 million
I've seen the rapid evolution of OOH advertising
with Clear Channel Outdoor pioneering innovations that elevate its role in today's media mix," said Eric Hamme
CCOA-Chicago. "Chicago is a unique and dynamic market
and I'm excited to bring together our full suite of solutions to deliver meaningful impact for our valued partners and the local community."
Hamme boasts an extensive career in advertising and sales with demonstrated success in achieving year-over-year revenue growth
Since joining CCOA in 2018 as local sales manager for Milwaukee
he quickly rose to vice president of sales in 2020 and eventually market manager/vice president of sales in 2022
Hamme served as regional director of sales for CCOA-Midwest
where he oversaw the region's entire sales organization
Hamme held sales executive roles across radio
TV and digital advertising at various companies
Hamme attended both the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he majored in journalism and minored in communications
He currently serves as board treasurer of the Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin and as a board member of Florentine Opera Company
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Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA) has announced the appointment of Eric Hamme as President of its Chicago market
marking a significant move for the out-of-home (OOH) advertising leader
and finance in the third-largest media market in the United States
With nearly two decades of experience in advertising and sales
Hamme has built a reputation for crafting customer-centric strategies that drive revenue across local
he has played a key role in leveraging technology
and OOH media to create measurable impact for brands across the company’s vast network of roadside
“As the advertising landscape continues to evolve
Clear Channel Outdoor remains committed to investing in growth strategies that push the OOH industry forward,” said Diane Veres
Regional President of CCOA-Midwest & Southwest
“Eric’s deep expertise in building high-performing sales teams
and cultivating strategic business partnerships will accelerate our momentum and ensure success for our brand
Hamme will helm one of CCOA’s most impactful markets
where the company’s OOH media footprint reaches 92% of the DMA 18+ population weekly (Sources: U.S
His leadership will focus on expanding CCOA’s Chicago portfolio
which includes roadside and transit assets as well as exclusive in-airport advertising contracts at Chicago Midway International Airport and O’Hare International Airport
With Midway seeing 1.8 million monthly passengers and O’Hare exceeding 6.7 million
Hamme’s role will be pivotal in shaping how advertisers connect with audiences on the go—whether they’re driving
“Since joining Clear Channel Outdoor over seven years ago
I’ve witnessed firsthand the rapid evolution of OOH advertising and how our company continues to pioneer innovations that elevate its role in today’s media landscape,” noted Hamme
and I’m excited to bring together our full suite of advertising solutions to drive meaningful impact for our partners and the local community.”
Hamme’s advertising career spans multiple industries
He joined CCOA in 2018 as a Local Sales Manager for Milwaukee
quickly rising through the ranks to Vice President of Sales in 2020 and later becoming Market Manager/Vice President of Sales in 2022
he served as Regional Director of Sales for CCOA-Midwest
where he led the region’s entire sales organization
Hamme held sales executive roles at Hearst Television
gaining a wealth of experience across radio
Hamme studied journalism at both the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
He serves as board treasurer of the Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin and is a board member of the Florentine Opera Company
Clear Channel Outdoor Chicago is poised for a new era of growth and innovation
reinforcing its position as a leader in out-of-home advertising in one of the most influential markets in the country
Thomas (Tom) Keith Hamme was born to Edwin and Violet Hamme on March 29
whom he met in high school; they have been together ever since
Ron (Krisha) Hamme; grandchildren: Joey (Lauren) Mendel
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Buzzy
Tom spent twenty years with the Union Pacific Railroad Headquarters in Omaha
In 1986 he and Maureen moved to Kimberling City where he embarked on his second career involving real estate brokering/sales
Tom and his business partner developed Forest Park Subdivision as well as Deer Park Subdivision in Stone County
Tom built numerous homes and commercial properties in Kimberling City and surrounding areas
and playing cards were some of Tom’s favorite activities
Tom thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family; his grandchildren were the light of his life
We will miss him dearly; he was the absolute best
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Saturday
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After chasing back in the fast and tactical 11-lap race following a crash
Iserbyt dictated the pace at the front of a five-rider lead group with less than three laps to go
Spanish champion Felipe Orts (La Vila Joiosa-Neteo)
European champion Thibau Nys (Baloise Trek Lions) and European champion Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal).
With limited passing opportunities on the East Flanders course
Vandeputte was able to overtake Iserbyt and held on to secure the Flandiencross victory.
So to finally take the big win in the big race
and it's my way to say thank you to every one of them who helped me to achieve this,” Vandeputte said in a post-race flash interview
it's hard to say it was a mix between strength and technique today
and I think I had the right combination of both.”
going to the front on the first lap as the riders lined up behind him
the first selection was made when Iserbyt crashed on a small ramp
stating after the race that he was “hit by a photographer”
forcing the riders behind him to put their foot down.
Vandeputte and Nys continued to charge ahead at the front while behind series leader Lars van der Haar led the chase
Iserbyt was able to connect back onto the lead group as van der Haar dangled around 10 seconds behind. Vanthourenhout and Nys traded places at the front before Orts put in a big attack on the paved section
getting a small gap before being reeled back in with eight laps to go
but managed to maintain his lead in the X2O Trofee series with a narrow 2-second advantage over Iserbyt
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HERBOSCH-KIERE is making great progress in Hamme
where the company is constructing a 1.8 km long overflow dike
re-profiling an additional 400 meters of dike and creating a 5 km long towpath for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy
“The construction is progressing well
and we anticipate completing the work by the summer of 2025,” HERBOSCH-KIERE said in the latest update
the company efforts are focused on performing extensive earthworks
in cooperation with Wulteputte Boudewijn BV
This project is part of the broader Sigma Plan by De Vlaamse Waterweg NV
which aims to better protect Flanders from flooding of the Scheldt and its tributaries while enhancing the valuable riverine ecosystem
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David Codrington Hamme passed away on Sunday
surrounded by his loving family after a battle with an extended illness
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gettysburg College in 1953 with honors in mathematics
Army infantry and later the armored cavalry from which he was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain
David earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania
becoming the third generation architect in the Hamme family
He left the family business in York to take a position in the Philadelphia Planning Commission
It was there that the connection between his lifelong love of the city and his professional life began
It was also there that he met his loving partner of 58 years
who offered companionship and guidance on their many joint adventures
David Hamme’s professional life spans more than 50 years as an architect
He specialized in strategic and physical planning and urban design
& Todd (WRT) in Philadelphia and its 5 satellite offices across the country
he oversaw large scale urban design and planning projects in the U.S
including the first development plan for the state of New Jersey
plans for the Maryland Governor’s Commission on Growth in the Chesapeake Bay region
David was project director of the master plan for development of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor project and remained involved with Inner Harbor planning and implementation for the next 15 years
This groundbreaking work demonstrated the effectiveness of reclaiming urban industrial waterfronts for reinvestment and public use and of the ability of older cities to reinvent their downtowns as vital and relevant centers of urban life
He served as a long-time adjunct professor of urban planning and design in the Architecture Program at Drexel University and graduate program at the University of Pennsylvania
He served as department chair at Drexel where he was recognized for his teaching excellence with the Stanley Gwiazda Award in 2012
David was deeply passionate about preserving historic Germantown in Philadelphia
serving on the board of the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion and Rittenhouse Town
and working tirelessly with the neighborhood associations for Germantown’s revitalization
he enlivened his classes by pairing planning instruction with tips on the selection of fine wine
His travels to Europe informed the concepts of civic values in construction of the urban environment which formed the basis of his lectures
his students are leaving America’s towns and cities as better places to live
David often pressed one and all to serve as racing crew on the Chesapeake Bay
including students and candidates for employment
were always asked “Do you sail?” Cookies and fine libations were used to mobilize the competitive spirit of the team as they harnessed the wind to victory over their esteemed challengers
He will be remembered for his majestic eyebrows
Hanne; his son and daughter-in-law Peter and Tara Hamme; his daughter and son-in-law
Christina (Hamme) and Nelson Andrew Peterson; and his six grandsons: Connor
A celebration of life will be held on January 28
in the social room of the Philadelphian at 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue
Guests and family will be received at 1:00pm with a celebration of life to start at 1:30
Donations in his name can be made to Drexel University’s Department of Architecture
and Urbanism via this link or to the John Alfred Hamme Scholarship at Gettysburg College via this link
Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215.895.2000
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has died at 91 Also an avid sailor and wine connoisseur
"he will be remembered for his majestic eyebrows
slightly naughty sense of humor," his family said
prolific and pioneering strategic and physical planner of urban designs
adjunct professor at Drexel University and lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania
of sepsis and cardiac arrest at Lankenau Medical Center
and then managing partner of Philadelphia-based Wallace McHarg Roberts & Todd
Hamme developed and implemented new planning models and techniques and oversaw numerous large-scale urban design projects in the United States and abroad
his work included development projects for Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay
and comprehensive strategic plans for the state of New Jersey and the cities of Orlando
at helping older cities “reinvent their downtowns as vital and relevant centers of urban life.”
he worked for a year at his family business
and then was a senior designer for the Philadelphia City Planning Commission from 1962 to 1966
a former colleague at Wallace Roberts & Todd said in a tribute: “You inspired me and all those around you.”
Hamme worked with officials and the public on development issues regarding college campuses
he addressed Chester County planners at a symposium by saying
“If you want to influence what Chester County is going to be like in the next 15 years
… Your 21st century is already determined if you don’t move.”
Department of Housing and Urban Development
the American Society of Landscape Architects
His love of engaging with others also drew Mr
and he was a longtime adjunct professor and lecturer in the graduate programs of urban planning and design at Drexel and Penn
he won Drexel’s Stanley Gwiazda Award for teaching excellence
“He was particularly interested in the civic values that drove design and management decisions,” said his wife
David Codrington Hamme earned a bachelor’s degree in math from Gettysburg College in 1952 and afterward served in the Army infantry and armored cavalry
He received a master’s degree in architecture at Penn in 1962 and followed his architect grandfather and father into the family business
and lived in Germantown and later near the Art Museum
He took his family to historic sites in Europe and elsewhere
and used those visits to educate his children about the world and its inhabitants
His wife’s family came to the United States from northern Germany when she was young
so the couple returned to that region often to reconnect with her roots and “to look again and see anew,” she said
and became such an enthusiastic wine connoisseur that he shared his knowledge of the grape freely
bragged to his associates in San Francisco about the local restaurant scene
while sitting one time with his daughter on his balcony overlooking the Art Museum
said: “I love to sit here and watch the pulse of the city.”
Hamme captained his boat Fireworks during many races in the Chesapeake Bay
and he inspired his family and crew during stormy seas and other hair-raising adventures with his measured and effective responses
his son said those competitions were “about being together
overcoming fear and adversity with trust and collaboration
Hamme is survived by six grandsons and other relatives
A celebration of his life is to be at 1:30 p.m.
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As the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to put a strain on the health care ecosystem—from caring for the sick to coordinating vaccine distribution—health care workers across the continuum of care have shined
But when a caregiver goes above and beyond
it’s important to recognize their efforts in tangible ways
There’s a nonprofit that can help with that—awarding cash to caregivers in recognition of their efforts.
was founded in 2013 by Matt and Rosemary Lawlor to recognize the efforts of caregivers
D.C.-based organization partners with health care providers across the country
having recognized 1,000 caregivers with monetary Ceca Awards.
Ceca’s caregiver recognition system allows for 360-degree recognition
with nominations originating from clinical and nonclinical frontline workers
management and ultimately anyone who walks through the doors of a Ceca partner facility
You just need a mobile or desktop device to submit a nomination
Every employee who is nominated for a Ceca Award is recognized on an online platform and the CecaTV network
streaming in high-traffic areas of participating health care facilities
“At a time when health care workers are facing extreme stress and burnout during their continued commitment to protecting patients from COVID-19
nonprofit program that health care communities can use to lift spirits while elevating the level of care and retaining employees,” said Nate Hamme
Hamme sat down with HomeCare to discuss why employee recognitions matters
I think one of the best ways to connect people to their work is to highlight for them the ways that they're making a difference
We see the employees in our partner organizations tend to report more consistently that they feel good about the job they're doing
We know that we're having an impact in this way
It’s self-evident that the need for connection
belonging and appreciation goes up with the level of isolation
Recipients of care in both institutional and at-home settings consistently report high levels of feelings of isolation
Yet we often forget how isolation can affect a caregiver’s judgement
empathy and level of engagement with those they care for
That’s particularly important for home caregivers
who serve alone and with disabled or aging residents who often cannot easily communicate
teamwork and culture when people are working independently in the field
That simple gesture of recognition can mean a lot to a caregiver—whether from a family member or visiting friend
or from a caregiver assuming the next shift
Unlike some traditional programs based on tenure or professional competency
we try to emphasize the little acts of compassion
like learning a patient’s children’s names
or helping them rediscover a favorite song or hobby or place they used to visit
Our platform allows in-home health care workers
who are reliant on technology to do their jobs
the ability to see names and faces of others doing the same important work using a computer or smartphone
and connection builds community and a sense of belonging
One interesting thing that we've learned over the years of doing this
perceived teamwork amongst staff members is a key corollary to patient satisfaction
patients feel like they're getting better care and that helps them benefit in terms of getting better or leading a higher quality of life
given the state of things in the health care field
there's no better time to be doing this.
The past year has put a fine point on why this is important
When you look at nursing homes—I know we're talking about homecare specifically—but at nursing homes
and during the pandemic it increased exponentially
So you're hiring for the same job over and over again
you lose people with institutional expertise and you lose the comradery of people working together
You also lose the feeling that your employer shares the same values you do
You want to remove all of those distractions that you get when you're not working as a team
We're very proud that our program gets widespread participation amongst staff members
Everybody from the caregivers themselves to the managers
to—in an institutional setting—food services
environmental services—all with this idea that they see these people doing amazing work every day
We try to track this stuff and provide our own metrics
We take the promoter score and flip it on its head
“How likely would you be to recommend this place for caregiving to a friend or family member?” We see those numbers go up by 20% amongst those who are being asked whether they recommend their organization as a place to receive care
that they do a good job of fulfilling their mission
We get a lot of great people looking at each other and being thankful for the opportunity to work together
I think that's something that is impactful
This includes not just the act of recognizing one another
but we help organize and coordinate award celebrations for our partners
One of the best ways to provide opportunities to talk about the mission and values of your care organization is to make it somewhat public
You want the entire team to know that you're taking time out to say thank you for the work that's being done.
We really are looking to increase our impact and be able to give back more to improving the experience for patients and residents
and that stays true to their mission and values
includes a lot of information that may help people understand our mission better and what it takes to work with us
We really would love to work with anybody who's ready and able to commit to it
we always appreciate the support of donors
Every cent that gets committed to us by somebody is earmarked specifically for cash awards that go to caregivers
So I think that's something that people can feel really good about contributing to—these deserving nurses and certified nursing assistants
and other health care workers who may be in support roles
Those things are building us towards being able to do this for more and more organizations and communities across the country
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Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - The search for a Colorado homicide suspect accused of killing three people is over
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office said 45-year-old Hanme Clark was taken into custody by New Mexico State Police on Tuesday afternoon
The arrest update came about 24 hours after the shooting was first reported
Investigators say the incident began as a land dispute around 1 p.m
A man identified by Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith as Clark allegedly shot the four people
The deceased victims were identified as Rob Geers
A fourth victim was taken to a hospital in Colorado Springs. She is expected to survive, according to the sheriff’s office
The suspect left the rural crime scene before deputies arrived
Officials said Clark and one of the victims were known to be involved in previous civil disputes over property lines
“It’s not something we normally see,” the sheriff said
including Colorado State Patrol and the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Lucinda Brand (Baloise Trek Lions) won the X2O Badkamers Flandriencross in Hamme, soloing clear of the field shortly before the midpoint of the race.
Brand came home 17 seconds clear of teammate Shirin van Anrooij, who outsprinted Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen – Bingoal) for second place.
Annemarie Worst (777) came home 4th at 24 seconds, while Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin – Fenix), who had been part of the four-woman front group with Brand, Van Anrooij and Betsema in the early exchanges, took 5th at 1:02, just ahead of Manon Bakker (Iko – Crelan).
Brand got off to a rapid start in Hamme, immediately stretching out the field, with Betsema the only rider to match her initial surge. After Brand picked up the first bonus sprint, the front group grew to include four riders, with Van Anrooij and Alvarado bridging across.
Van Anrooij hit the front shortly afterwards and piled on the pressure in the opening laps, but Brand’s class began to tell on the third lap. The world champion hit the front and she opened a gap of 3 seconds over Betsema and 9 on Van Anrooij with three laps remaining.
Alvarado, meanwhile, was out of the hunt, now trailing by 17 seconds in the company of Worst and Bakker.
Brand continued to extend her advantage, going 10 seconds clear of Betsema with two laps remaining, with Van Anrooij a further 4 seconds down in third. By this point, it was clear that the suspense lay in the battle for second place, and so it proved, as Betsema and Van Anrooij engaged in a spirited duel.
Brand took the bell with an unassailable lead and she safely negotiated the final lap to win by 17 seconds, while Van Anrooij had just enough in the tank to fend off Betsema and take second place.
A week out from the World Championships, the defending champion Brand has underlined her status with a commanding victory. She also now leads the Soudal Ladies Trophy classification by 21 seconds from Betsma, while Worst lies third at 6:11.
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A Red Lion resident who used a hammer to fracture a man's skull must spend at least nine years in state prison
and pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for the attack last fall outside his apartment building
He was sentenced to nine to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay about $1,735 in restitution to the state's victim compensation fund
Hamme also was sentenced to a consecutive 10 years' probation
State troopers who responded to Hamme's former home about 5:30 a.m
They also found blood inside the apartment building in the stairwell
The attack: Court documents state that Shannon Brillhart went to Hamme's apartment building to see a woman Hamme was dating
Hamme came up behind him and bashed him in the head with a hammer
who said one of Brillhart's hands was badly injured as well
Hamme tried to clean blood off the hammer in his kitchen sink
then hid it in a book bag troopers later found in a closet
Hamme pleaded guilty to two counts of witness intimidation
both related to the Red Lion hammer attack
Tried to bribe witness: One of the victims in the witness intimidation is Hamme's co-defendant
29-year-old Holli Anna Stilianidis of Red Lion
She remains charged in two cases with making unsworn falsifications to police and witness intimidation
"I asked my co-defendant to bribe a witness," Hamme told presiding Common Pleas Judge Maria Musti Cook after the judge asked him to explain what he'd done to commit the crime
Hamme said he committed the other witness-intimidation offense by asking a witness to the Red Lion attack to lie when she testified at his trial
Hamme was ordered to have no contact with Brillhart
— Reach Liz Evans Scolforo at levans@yorkdispatch.com or on Twitter at @LizScolforoYD
A North Codorus Township man assaulted his wife
then used his car to chase hers in a church parking lot while yelling that he intended to kill her
remains in York County Prison on $50,000 bail
charged with two counts of attempted simple assault
Lisa Hamme suffered scrapes and minor cuts on both elbows and shins during Monday's 4:06 p.m
reporting that her husband was trying to run into her vehicle in the parking lot of Grace Fellowship Church at 1405 Seven Valleys Road
She told a dispatcher that he was highly agitated and yelling out the window of his Pontiac Grand Prix that he was going to kill her
James Hamme crashed his car into a metal lamppost
'She did it': When the officers asked him how the car became stuck on the lamppost
"She f—ing did it," charging documents state
But when the officers asked who was driving
James Hamme admitted he had been behind the wheel during the crash
that she left their home and went across the street to the church parking lot
Police allege the couple had been involved in an ongoing domestic argument since Friday
and that he had caused her minor injuries and broke the windshield of her vehicle
He was cited with harassment for that incident
she'd asked her husband what they were going to do about the cracked windshield
"I ain't fixing s— or paying for anything until you keep your big mouth shut at the hearing on Wednesday," charging documents state
County court: Both James and Lisa Hamme were in York County Court on Wednesday appealing summary harassment convictions from a previous domestic incident
he was ordered to serve 15 days in county prison
Lisa Hamme then told officers that Monday's argument turned physical when her husband "flipped her" out of her chair
pushed her down and threw her against a wall
Lisa stated she left the residence in her car and went directly across the street to the parking lot of the Grace Fellowship Church," where she called 911
Her husband followed in the Grand Prix and started chasing her car around the lot
Alleged threat: She told officers he kept trying to cut her off
"I'm going to kill you," from his open car window
who represents James Hamme in his harassment case
saying she had not yet reviewed the charging documents and had not spoken at length with her client about his new criminal charges
He also has a pending drunken-driving case in York County
'Long history': Southwestern Regional Police Chief Greg Bean confirmed his officers have been called to the Hamme home repeatedly in the past for domestic disputes
"We are trying to help them solve their problems
and we have a long history of trying to do that," Bean said
— Reach Liz Evans Scolforo at levans@yorkdispatch.com or on Twitter at @LizScolforoYD
"Scammer Sodaboy karma is being served to you atm," Lisa "Baby Girl Lisa" Hamme wrote of her ex-husband Usman "Sojaboy" Umar’s behavior on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After
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When you’re 77 years old and have spent decades building up the jazz scene in the Southern Tier
no one would blame you if you decided to stop playing
But Al Hamme knows he still has some good years left in him
who helped build up the jazz program in the Endicott school district
can still be seen playing a woodwind instrument at the Oakdale Mall
the Lost Dog Café and the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage
“Jazz is America’s indigenous art form; that’s why I put so much energy into bringing it to the Southern Tier over the years,” said Hamme
Hamme taught at Union-Endicott High School for much of the 1960s while also teaching at Binghamton University and playing at clubs locally five nights a week
there were five clubs that had house bands around here
and I spent 15 years here playing five nights a week,” Hamme said
Hamme said his father was not surprised when a 13-year-old Al asked if he could play a gig with a jazz band on New Year's Eve
and they had arrangements and I was doing the best I could
Hamme’s musical career in the Southern Tier has spanned decades and included a music-booking business
touring around the world and creating a new generation of musicians in Binghamton
Hamme remained at BU until retiring in 1997
and now a former student fills his old seat at the university and another former student is taking over his music-booking business
at least while I’m still good,” Hamme said
That includes organizing a multitude of musical happenings at Oakdale Mall for himself and other musicians
“I have 80 musicians working for me at the mall
but a lot of it is jazz-type or swing-type music
A lot of people come to the mall to hear us play,” Hamme said
though; it has given him the ability to raise and support three sons
all of whom also can play but have moved on to other things
meeting a bunch of great people," Hamme said
I have seen almost every state in the U.S.
But Hamme also said he is especially proud of the work he has done to bring not just good jazz music
but also jazz appreciation to the Southern Tier
“I wanted students to understand jazz and play it
but I also had a jazz history course that got really popular; it got up to 200 students
maybe when they end up in the right situation
they then can advocate for it to help the growth of America's music in the Southern Tier,” Hamme said
Hamme said he is already seeing the results
because when he performs throughout the Southern Tier
he notices audiences aren’t just the older generations
“It seems to be the case that younger generations in the Southern Tier appreciate jazz as much as the older generations,” Hamme said
While admitting that a lot of his effort in the beginning to bring jazz to the Southern Tier was selfish in nature because he just wanted to play himself
the effort ended up growing into something more
And after decades of building jazz programs at schools
and helping and training younger musicians
Hamme said he is confident that appreciation of jazz in the area will last beyond him
“The jazz scene in the Southern Tier I helped create should last for some time," he said
They have listened to newer music and are incorporating it
which is perfect because jazz is an evolving art form."
While Hamme said he has no plans on stopping playing — he even has a big band gig for next April already booked — he knows the end is in sight
you get a little limited with your eyesight and then here comes carpel tunnel
And when you feel when your playing is dissipating
Hamme said he and his wife plan on traveling more and spending part of the year in Florida
Binghamton will still have its Grandfather of Jazz playing tunes to soothe the soul and make you cry
AL HAMMEAge: 77.Home: Vestal. Hometown: York, Pennsylvania.Education: Ithaca College for undergraduate studies, graduate school at Binghamton University, post-graduate work at Eastman School of Music.Family: Wife and three sons, seven grandchildren.Where to find him: alhamme.com
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she's been talking to thousands of listeners every weekday as morning co-host on WMYX-FM (99.1) in Milwaukee
She's frequently done segments for WISN-TV (Channel 12)
she regularly spoke in front of hundreds or thousands of people at concerts and other events.
But Kay was extremely anxious sitting in her sister-in-law's kitchen around Christmas
watching her mother-in-law Camille Hamme open her present.
Kay drew Hamme's name in the family gift exchange last year
Hamme was about to receive the greatest gift of her life.
and inside found a single kidney bean.
Hamme has had kidney problems since her birth
A series of biopsies throughout her life couldn't conclusively determine why they were producing so much protein
And after she developed Type 2 diabetes later in her life
Hamme was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure
Hamme understood her wait could almost be over.
Hamme knew that Kay had been going through the screening process to be a living kidney donor
which would significantly shorten Hamme's own wait for a new kidney.
While Kay's kidney wasn't a direct match for Hamme
they had been approved to participate in a paired kidney exchange program together through the UW Health Transplant Center in Madison
she will receive a new kidney through a donor in California
"It's all pretty humbling to be part of the process," Hamme wrote to the Journal Sentinel via email
"She has shown so much love and excitement during the process that it has brought out the best in not only me but in my husband as well
It has turned a very scary process into something we’ve learned to almost embrace."
"It gets me emotional because it’s something that I can never repay her for."
Hamme recognizes she's one of the lucky ones
UW Health managed to perform 315 kidney transplants
but there are about 1,000 people on the wait list
clinical transplant coordinator for the transplant center's Living Kidney Donation Program.
That's just one hospital system. Across the country, Schaefer estimates about 100,000 people are waiting for kidneys. Data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients suggests that most people waiting are between 50 and 64 years old (about 43.4%) and predominantly male (62.1%)
White and Black people constitute nearly 70% of people waiting for a kidney in the U.S.
with a nearly even split at 35.2% and 32.1%
"There are so many people that suffer from kidney failure in our country
and there's a lack of available organs," Schaefer said.
She suggests there's a misconception that people who place themselves on a donor list may not receive the same level of medical care if they're in a life-threatening accident.
"That would only be considered if they have done everything possible to try and save someone."
transplant teams will take whatever eligible kidneys they can. But there's a preference especially for kidneys from living donors
which generally tend to function better and last longer
and there are big questions about quality of life
and worries that one of a donor's loved ones may need a kidney transplant later in life.
"It is our job to make sure those considering kidney donation are medically and psychologically acceptable," Schaefer said
We don't want to put anybody at significantly higher risks
… Donors who go through the process and are approved go on to donate have a really good long-term prognosis."
The National Kidney Registry can help reimburse lost wages
and UW Health is part of a new program through the registry
where living donors can name up to five family members to get vouchers for kidneys should they ultimately need a transplant.
"I think we're seeing more interest in humanitarian kidney donation because of this," Schaefer said.
a 10-year wait for a kidney Nevertheless
the demand for kidneys remains massive
the average wait for a kidney is three to six years
In certain parts of the country with even greater demand
"For patients waiting around five plus years on dialysis
that can really take a toll on the body," Schaefer said
"It's very difficult for our patients having to be on that machine."
The best-case scenario for a kidney recipient is to have a loved one who is a match serve as a donor
The wait in those cases is typically around a month
The second-best option is to enter into a paired kidney exchange program
where the wait time can be dramatically reduced
with an average of about six months.
Hamme herself didn't even have to wait that long
getting an operation date scheduled about three months after Kay was approved to be a living donor through the paired kidney exchange program.
"We could not believe how quickly it happened," Kay said upon hearing the news from Schaefer
Hamme's kidney failure diagnosis in 2019 had taken a major emotional toll on the family
"My mother-in-law is a best friend and second mom to me," Kay said
"My first thought (hearing the diagnosis) was
What does it mean for our family?' I could just tell that my husband (Eric) was in shock."
The pandemic made a somber chapter in their lives even more trying
(Hamme) hasn't been able to see (Kay's stepson) Brayson play any of his sports this whole year
It's been devastating that we couldn't all be together like we normally are."
who worked at Watertown Regional Medical Center
Kay said about 100 people volunteered to be a donor
but understandable given Hamme's winning personality.
"Camille is sunshine when she walks into the room," Kay said
"She takes the time to get to know you and passes no judgment on anyone
She is someone with a huge heart and strikes up a conversation with anybody
… She is super funny and outgoing and the life of the party."
Kay and her husband Eric were part of the first group that went through an online screening
The UW Health medical team looked at their medical records and determined blood types.
They were both selected to come in for eight hours of tests in November
ranging from a CT scan to a mental health screening
Doctors eliminated Eric as a donor due to his family's medical history
but Kay was told that her kidney was "ripe for transplant."
Not a direct match But it wasn't a match for Hamme directly
a living donor's age and the size of a kidney are factors that determine an optimal match
So Kay signed up for the paired kidney exchange program with Hamme
"We joke all the time if she can put up with my son and grandson
giving a kidney is going to be easy," Hamme joked over email.
Kay may even inspire others to donate their kidneys
She has become an outspoken advocate for the cause
talking about her experience on The Mix and her social media channels
and becoming an ambassador for the American Kidney Fund
One listener even contacted her to let her know that they were going to sign up to be a living kidney donor.
it will take her about four to six weeks to recover
which can be detrimental for your kidneys.
"I've just been told I need to keep up with the healthy lifestyle I already have," Kay said
The thing she's most nervous about is maintaining a healthy diet
ensuring she's getting enough calories in the day while scaling back on protein
But Kay's grateful that through her donation
"we won't have this fear hanging over us."
"The sleepless nights are fewer and further between now that we're getting closer to a resolution," Hamme wrote to the Journal Sentinel
"I think I’ve embraced my own mortality through this process and knowing how much love my family has shown through this process is something that I’ll always cherish and remember
even long after the kidney transplant process is over."
Kay's kidney will help someone else in need in Kentucky.
"I am someone who always wanted to have my own children biologically
and I can't successfully do that," Kay said
And there were so many times I was angry at my body and angry at God
healthy capable body when I want to help and to give life? It feels like such a natural calling for me."
"My gut told me from the beginning to do this," Kay continued
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