Burger Boys started as a small two-person show serving everything from its signature "free fries" and classic cheeseburgers to chicken livers and collard greens after eight years in business at 2400 Chapman Highway Bryant finished the post encouraging his customer base to keep up with the Burger Boys Facebook page to see if he decides to reopen the burger spot in a different location Get the free 'Eat65' newsletter: Your guide to East Tennessee's food and beverage scenes "It is with profound sadness that I must inform you that I'm closing the doors to my Burger Boys business effective May 7, 2025," Bryant said in the Facebook announcement "I built this business starting with my back up against the wall But I'm finishing like a star up in the sky." Bryant worked with the new food spot and developer Alex Dominguez about the closure you might not even notice it compared to its 75,000-square-foot neighbor in Kern's Food Hall "After meeting with Alex Dominguez and the development team I decided to grant access allowing them to safely enter the Kerns location," Bryant continued in the post "This was a business decision on my part and there was no pressure applied to me to do so I decided to donate the building and equipment as well It was a perfect opportunity for me at this point in my life to move on." Property records show Bryant does not own the property; it has been in the hands of the same owner since 1959 Knox News reached out to both Bryant and Dominguez about the closure but has not heard back "One of the greatest things during my time in college was living so close to your wonderful establishment. I can’t tell you how many times I had a crappy day and felt better solely because I got to eat at Burger Boys," one person commented on the post I’ll never forget my last day in Knoxville during graduation you gifted me and my family free meals Joanna Hayes is the restaurant and retail reporter. Email: joanna.hayes@knoxnews.com. | Sign up for the free Eat65 newsletter Support strong local journalism by subscribing at subscribe.knoxnews.com Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 6:21:55 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Northfield’s town election is on Tuesday and there is a race for Selectboard I want to share some information about one of the candidates Barbara Brassor grew up in Northfield and graduated from PVRS Her brother and sister and niece and nephew still live in town and she and her husband Dave raised their two girls here They keep a garden and brought their girls through 4H and Barb continues to help the kids with 4H at their daughter’s dairy farm in Gill She spent many years working and volunteering in the community and has walked in Greenfield’s Relay for Life for 25 years to raise money for cancer research — a quiet act of care and commitment comes from a lifetime of showing up: in schools and through the relationships she’s built raising her family here Her widespread support is emblematic of her demonstrated care for the community but it is not the primary reason I believe Barb would be an excellent addition to the Selectboard Barb has spent 37 years working in town halls — first in Bernardston as town clerk for six years then in Northfield in various roles: town clerk She brings a wealth of knowledge about the history of Northfield’s municipal structure and finances along with a hands-on understanding of the nitty-gritty details and day-to-day operations of town government Her knowledge would be an invaluable addition to the board She has shown composure under duress and handled herself admirably in the face of harassment As someone who has experienced such behavior firsthand I admire her ability to keep her composure and willingness to be accountable to the people of Northfield would make Barb an excellent addition to the Selectboard Please join me in considering Barbara Brassor for a seat on the NorthfieldSelectBoard you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users announced the release of "Helix 50 - The Best Of" a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada's most legendary hard rock bands The compilation features an all-star re-recording of HELIX's multi-platinum hit "Rock You" alongside international chart-toppers from their major label debut "No Rest For The Wicked" (1983),through to "Vagabond Bones" (2009) every track has been expertly remastered for both CD and vinyl at Iguana Recording Studios in Toronto The official music video for the all-star recording of "Rock You" — featuring founding vocalist Brian Vollmer and longtime bassist Daryl Gray along with special guests Phil X (BON JOVI),Brent Fitz (Slash),and Todd Kerns (Slash) — can be seen below The track is available for streaming in both stereo and Dolby Atmos HELIX's newest studio track "Stand Up" will be released on all streaming platforms Friday "Helix 50 - The Best Of" is a definitive collection including the classic remastered hits "Heavy Metal Love" "Good To The Last Drop (Radio Version)" and "Animal Inside" unplugged versions of "(Make Me Do) Anything You Want" "The Kids Are All Shakin'" and "Dream On" have been remixed for a fresh the CD version includes the bonus tracks "That Day Is Gonna Come" Fans will be able to order a Deluxe Signed Bundle exclusively through the band's webstore starting Wednesday This edition is limited to 300 units and comes in a special gatefold format that holds both the CD and 180g marble color vinyl This hand signed bundle also includes a record slip mat a "Helix 50" guitar pick and a "Helix 50" can koozie Standard single CD and LP versions will be available in retail stores this July The band will celebrate the release of "Helix 50 - The Best Of" with a special unplugged show on Wednesday Brian Vollmer and Daryl Gray will be joined by former HELIX guitarist Sean Kelly who will also host a retrospective discussion on the band's history Vollmer will launch "Helix 50 - The Best Of" via a livestream event sharing stories from the band's iconic career Running Wild In The 21st Century (2025 Remastered)06 (Make Me Do) Anything You Want (2025 Unplugged)07 The Kids Are All Shakin' (2025 Unplugged)08 the twin-guitar attack of Brent "The Doctor" Doerner and Paul Hackman joined the band launching their major-label career with "No Rest For The Wicked" (1983),featuring the breakout hit "Heavy Metal Love" The band gained further international success with "Walkin' The Razor's Edge" (1984),driven by their iconic anthem "Rock You" along with a controversial X-rated version of the video HELIX continued to release acclaimed albums and tour worldwide Despite the tragic loss of guitarist Paul Hackman in 1992 Brian Vollmer carried the HELIX torch forward HELIX's legacy was further cemented in 2003 when they were humorously featured in an episode of the "Trailer Park Boys" television show sparking renewed interest in their music documenting his life on the road and in the studio some of which are now featured on this latest compilation with "Helix 50 - The Best Of" serving as a monument to their enduring legacy Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Texas to the late Daniel and Joyce (Beaty) Guillory She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Lauren "Guy" Kerns and wife Kasey and Cory Kerns and wife Tracie; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; sister Sheryle McMullen and husband Gary; and many other family and friends Per Linda's wishes she has been cremated and a Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at The Warehouse Event Venue This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Annie “Sue” Kerns of 79 Robin Rd. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Nancy Strickland (Mark) of Fayetteville NC two sisters Terryl Sampson (Terrel) of Pembroke NC Sue was born in a little white house in Pembroke NC to Vernon Oxendine and Nancy Chavis Oxendine Michigan where she spent most of her formulative years along with her older brother Gervais NC where Sue had fond memories of farm work with her grandparents (Papa and Granny Sudie) and all of her cousins She began taking care of the household at 13 years old (cooking and supervising her younger siblings) while her parents worked Sue was a natural caretaker during her teenage and young adult years indicated by her unwavering devotion to her parents and siblings within the home.   Sue and Sam went on to have three daughters with the eldest daughter Geneen had several health challenges and Sue was instrumental in ensuring the best quality of life for her daughter Geneen surpassed milestones that were not thought medically possible.  Throughout her life Sue had several accomplishments that she was very proud of She was the marble princess at Deep Branch Elementary School in Lumberton NC in 1958 along with Delores Carter (Jones) to obtain a job in Lumberton both working at the A&P Grocery Store on N She was also the first Indian to be hired at the local Courthouse having worked in the tax office several years She was entrusted to drive the school bus in high school when she received her license Sue received a bachelor’s degree from Pembroke State University while running a household and raising 2 children Sue was always a determined advocate for children and families She retired after decades of service with Robeson County Department of Social Services as a Child Protective Services Social Worker and eventually Program Manager During these years she collaborated with families She worked diligently to ensure all children had a safe and nurturing environment while inspiring hope and resilience to the most vulnerable populations.   As a result of her experience raising Geneen Sue noticed a need for educational services for special needs children so she helped promote and develop Bryan Learning Center in Lumberton NC This was the first school for special needs children in the area Sue had a special relationship with each of her children and grandchildren making each one feel like they are the most important person to her and perhaps she was the primary caretaker for her mother who lived with her for several years before her passing.   unconditional love and sacrifice for everyone she cared about She will be missed tremendously and there will forever be a void in our hearts.   The family will receive visitors at Revels Funeral Home in Lumberton NC on Saturday April 19th from 1-3 pm immediately followed by a funeral service at Revels Funeral Home of Lumberton Burial will be at Kerns Cemetery at 7183 Barker Ten Mile Road The family would like to thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.   he was the son of the late James Franklin Kerns he served in the US Army from 1969 to 1972 he served with Republic Steel for 25 years and McIntyre Plumbing for 12 years prior to retirement He loved to fish and attend auctions and car shows Albert John (Melinda) Kerns of Malvern; grandchildren Rosie Freetag of Killbuck and Nancy Hopkins of Minerva; step-siblings Florida and Buddy Knight of New Philadelphia he was preceded in passing by his step-father No public visitation or services are scheduled at this time.  peacefully passed away at home in Syracuse Ohio to Clarence & Orpha (Stewert) Kerns Jerry spent his formative years in Van Wert and graduated from Van Del/Lincolnview HS Jerry is most remembered for his time spent within the commercial construction and metal fabrication industries he indulged in a brief adventure as the owner of a pool hall a testament to his spirited nature and love for engaging with people.  becoming an avid reader who delighted in exploring the past Most conversations he had with others were full of nostalgia where the thrill of the sports mirrored his zest for life i'm sure there will be race tracks" Jerry's love for animals extended to his furry friends He will be remembered for his sense of humor and contagious smile Jerry was a devoted husband to Cheryl Kerns He leaves behind four children: Troy Kerns of Van Wert Ohio; Vanessa (Josh) Gillenwater of Pierceton; and Mitch Uzubell of Syracuse Jerry was also a proud grandfather to two grandchildren Preceding him in death are his parents Clarence Kerns and Orpha (Stewert) Kerns along with his brother Clarence "Ernest" Kerns.  The family is grieving privately at this time memorial gifts should be directed to New Hope Pet Rescue He graduated from Roane State Community College and Tennessee Technological University with a degree in civil engineering He is preceded in death by his parents: James Stanley Kerns & Peggy Joyce Bearden Kerns; and his brother: James Stanley Kerns Jr and other extended family members and friends.  Cremation arrangements have been made and no services will be held at this time Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor Kerns served three terms on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors 5 after suffering congestive heart failure and kidney failure Before Mike Kerns was elected to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in 1998 he was the Petaluma police sergeant who updated a distraught community and nation on one of the most shocking crimes to ever hit Sonoma County Nearly every day for two anguished months in 1993, he was the stoic face that provided the latest details to news reporters from across the country on the abduction of 12-year-old Polly Klaas from her home “I remember Mike standing by and wiping away tears,” his wife of 43 years recalling the December day Petaluma Police Chief Dennis DeWitt announced the discovery of Polly’s body near Cloverdale Retired Petaluma police chief Pat Parks was a captain when he chose Kerns to be public information officer during the search for Polly and her abductor who turned out to be career criminal and recent prison parolee Richard Allen Davis Parks said he made Kerns the press spokesman because he was a people-person strongly engaged with the community “He represented the department and the community well Kerns was a Napa native who played football at what is now Napa Valley College under future NFL coach Dick Vermeil — and who aspired for a time to become the heavyweight boxing champion of the world the 1967 Golden Gloves Novice Champion for Northern California would sometimes recall the day he sparred in Oakland with future Olympic gold medalist and two-time world champion George Foreman who at his peak in the ring stood 6-foot-3 and weighed 205 pounds He had worked 20 years with the Petaluma Police Department when friends encouraged him to run for the supervisor seat left open by the retirement of 2nd District Supervisor Jim Harberson Kerns campaigned against Petaluma City Council member Jane Hamilton “His whole life was giving service,” Carol Kerns said Among his fellow supervisors was Shirlee Zane Kerns tended to be more business friendly and Zane more of an environmentalist She noted that Kerns distinguished himself on the board as someone who didn’t need to talk all the time “He was usually quiet during the hearings,” said Zane who represented the count’s central 3rd District from 2009 through 2020 Zane said they often disagreed on land development issues Despite the perception of him as pro-development, Kerns was proud of his environmental record. He touted among his greatest achievements his role in the county’s purchase of greater Petaluma’s 1,769-acre Cardoza Ranch, which became Tolay Lake Regional Park He supported the county’s Open Space District which preserves land through a voter-approved sales tax increase Kerns also promoted successful ballot measures essential to the long-awaited widening of Highway 101 south of Petaluma and to the construction of the SMART commuter rail system Kerns had a hand in allowing Sutter Health to build a new medical center alongside Highway 101 in north Santa Rosa after it shut down operations at the former Community Hospital campus on Chanate Road As he was preparing to retire from the board in 2010 Kerns told a reporter with the Petaluma Argus-Courier he sought to go into each issue with an open mind “If I didn't learn anything else in 25 years as a police officer the one thing is that there are always two sides,” he said Upon graduating from Napa High School in 1964 he enrolled at what was then Napa Junior College where he played football under Calistoga native Vermeil and boxed The Golden Glove winner told the Napa Valley Register in 1967 that while he yearned to turn pro and become the heavyweight champion of the world Kerns took his oath as an officer with the Tiburon Police Department Carol Kerns remembers being single in 1978 and going out for pizza one night with a friend and Petaluma police Sgt thinking he might take a liking to her friend “and Mike and I hit it off.” They married in 1981 The Petaluma Police Department promoted Kerns who earned a degree in criminal justice administration from Sonoma State University He became responsible for overseeing the investigations unit and the DARE program that taught grade-school students about the danger of drugs Kerns ran for and was elected to the Waugh School Board He also served on the board of the Polly Klaas Foundation He had been in law enforcement for a quarter of a century when he retired upon being elected to the Board of Supervisors a role that allowed him also to serve on the Golden Gate Bridge District singing and listening to music — most notably Elvis Presley — impersonating celebrities “He probably read a book a week,” his wife said Kerns had been dealing with congestive heart failure and kidney failure when he died at the Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center early in the morning of Feb Chris Smith is a former Press Democrat columnist Kerns returns to Milwaukee Film after first joining over 20 years ago When Susan Kerns first joined Milwaukee Film As a graduate student and a programming committee member at what was then called the Milwaukee International Film Festival in 2004 she learned to love the art of hosting a festival: attracting an audience watching dozens of phenomenal movies.   Kerns is returning to Milwaukee Film – this time leading the nonprofit which runs the Milwaukee Film Festival and operates the Oriental and Downer theaters “And I want people in the community to know that we value their ideas I found out fairly quickly that I’m not a good actor,” she says studying journalism in Texas and then earning a Ph.D from UW-Milwaukee in English and modern studies who has also worked behind the camera producing movies she became Milwaukee Film’s full-time education director in 2011 staying until 2013 when she accepted a position as a professor of cinema and television arts at Columbia College Chicago she co-founded the Chicago Feminist Film Festival When Milwaukee Film executive director Anne Reed announced she was leaving Kerns applied  for the job immediately.   … When I heard about the [executive director] search last fall The past year has been turbulent for Milwaukee Film The organization was in financial straits after the COVID pandemic and in 2024 founder and executive director Jonathan Jackson resigned and was replaced by Reed Milwaukee Film downsized staff and cut its youth education and artist mentorship programs as part of a financial restructuring.   “My hope is that people understand that it’s not going to be back to 2019 levels in a month,” Kerns says that this community is invested in making this work.”  and is now getting started planning a sustainable future for the organization.   “I want to grow the national reputation of Milwaukee of Milwaukee Film and Milwaukee filmmakers and I want to bring a little more swagger.”  This year’s Milwaukee Film Festival runs April 24-May 8. mkefilm.org. Follow our coverage of this year’s festival at milwaukeemag.com.  This silent film stars Lon Chaney as an armless knife thrower in love with his assistant It’s a body horror film before horror films had a formula with a totally bonkers storyline It’s also the second collaboration between Browning meet by chance and build a life together as Annie cares for their girls while Lora pursues acting It’s a story of the communities women build that’s stunningly beautiful and devastatingly tragic Douglas Sirk is one of the great directors Russell Metty is one of the best cinematographers in the history of the art and Sandra Dee are all at the top of their game Czech New Wave comedy about two women named Marie who do whatever they want and if it’s not the movie you’ve been waiting your whole life to finally discover you’ll know within about the first 10 minutes and the Maysles might have the best instincts of any documentary filmmakers A haunting southern gothic tale about family and memory gorgeously shot to make you feel the humid discomfort of a Louisiana summer Her string of dead husbands should be fair warning to her suitors yet it is completely understandable why they continue lining up He attended school at New Philadelphia and later created Camelot Photography Studio where he became well known for his work.  He is survived by his sons; Glenn “Duke” Kerns cremation has been entrusted with the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website.  It was a shock last week when Golden Roast Coffee announced it was closing all three of its locations after opening a brand new one in February But this roundup has news from the brighter side Kern's Food Hall has been slowly adding and changing tenants since its opening in 2023 and now a highly anticipated all-day brunch spot is opening as an anchor in the South Knoxville food venue An Old City hotspot is shifting its outdoor space into a new barbecue experience and there's a chance to plan your Cinco de Mayo celebrations at this local brewery a little early I am both the restaurant and retail reporter There's a few quick updates about the Lululemon on Kingston Pike and a boutique on Gay Street Have restaurant or retail news to share with Knox News? Email joanna.hayes@knoxnews.com to let me know and we will consider it for a future story "While Eggspectation is famous for its imaginative and satisfying brunch options diners can also look forward to a wide selection of delicious lunch and dinner choices From familiar breakfast favorites with a creative flair to flavorful lunch entrees and satisfying dinner selections there's something to please every palate," an Eggspectation news release said "Eggspectation is thrilled to join the dynamic atmosphere of Kern's Food Hall and looks forward to welcoming guests to experience their exceptional food and renowned hospitality starting April 29." Eggspectation has more than 30 restaurants around the world in countries like Egypt It was founded in Montreal in 1993 before expanding to different countries There are nine Eggspectation locations in the United States The restaurant was founded with a "cosmopolitan-cool vibe utilizing industrial chic décor with contemporary artwork," according to its website It specializes in all-day breakfast and brunch items. The menus also include dinner items like burgers Eggspectation offers a waffle smash burger which is two burger patties served over a cheddar cheese waffle and topped with French fries green onions and finished with a sunny-side up egg ($25) Another fun item on the menu is the Toluca poutine a Canadian-inspired dish with French fries cilantro-lime aioli and a sunny side up egg ($18) The Social Dove was the outdoor eating space at the Lonesome Dove, a classic Old City fine-dining restaurant this space has been quietly rebranded into Side Hustle Not much about the physical venue has changed It's still a cozy outdoor patio with live music and fun lawn chairs The Social Dove became Side Hustle on April 15 It serves classic Texas barbecue items like brisket Some of the sides include brisket deviled eggs Thursday through Sunday with live music from 7-10 p.m Cinco de Mayo at Peaceful Side BreweryCinco de Mayo is on a Monday this year but that shouldn't stop you from celebrating a little early Peaceful Side Brewery in Maryville is hosting "Funky Cinco de Mayo," complete with live music The $65 ticket gets you access to "unlimited beer tastings live music and all programming," a Peaceful Side news release said Chapulines Street Tacos will be at the event as well as Chef Jeff Carter of Dancing Bear Lodge There will be beer releases from 10 local and regional breweries and Peaceful Side Brewery “Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated in ways that miss the mark — so we’re doing something different,” said Chris Meadows head of brewery operations at Peaceful Side We’re throwing a party that’s set to be weird and wonderful.” Peaceful Side recently partnered with One Knoxville SC to create a beer for the local soccer team called Club Light The beer is available inside the stadium and at surrounding Old City spots but not far enough to that you can't still find it if you drive to the old spot in Bearden Lululemon was previously in a small building tucked between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive Now the popular athletic apparel store is open less than a block away at a bigger building It is next to the Cherokee Plaza shopping mall with Gift Gourmet & Interiors and Gallaher Plastic Surgery & Spa The Kingston Pike Lululemon is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m There is also a Lululemon inside West Town Mall Dache' Boutique on Gay Street closingDache' Boutique The trendy clothing store opened more than two years ago The store announced the closure on its Facebook saying you can still shop in store and online through the end of April There will be a variety of sales offered up until its last day open Support strong local journalism by subscribing at subscribe.knoxnews.com. Milwaukee Film Festival with Susan KernsGuests: Today Don Rosen is joined by Susan Kerns, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Film Festival to discuss some of the films and filmmakers that are part of this year's festival From action flicks to dramatic performances and animated films for the kiddos there's something on offer for every film lover To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show News Ethics and Standards | Privacy Policy at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine a daughter of the late Carl Lee Kerns and Ollie Ruth Schoen She was also preceded in death by her daughter Misty Spencer and Charity Kerns; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters Carl Kerns Jr.; and several nieces and nephews Ohio and attended Benjamin Logan High School Sandy had worked as a cook at Manner Inn in Lewisburg as an egg packer at Marlow Farms in West Mansfield and as a sewer at Troy Sunshade in Greenville there will be no public services at this time Inurnment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Quincy Memorial contributions may be made to the Kerns family in care of Daring & Sanford Funeral Home DEGRAFF is honored to serve the Kerns family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com Jacob was always considered to be an old soul He thoroughly enjoyed history particularly the Civil War taking several trips to Gettysburg with his dad and participating in many reenactments.  Nothing was better than hanging out by the campfire enjoying the outdoors taking a hike and tossing his fishing line into the water Jake went to the farmers market and he said how much fun he had just something as simple as that made him feel good.  Some movies he watched so many times that him and his brother Don could have a whole conversation using moving lines only making it and posting all kinds of pictures of food Always looked forward to fall and making a good pot of soup.  several over the years with his cousin Jimmy even if he didn’t know how to get there and laugh about some of the silly things he said and did.  Cindy (Gene) Krauzer and John Kern; siblings Brandi Krauzer (Eric) and Dustin Krauzer (Ashley); nieces and nephews Jake was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Bernice Kaser; and Jack and Donna Kern.  A Celebration of Life service for Jacob will be held on Friday 2024 at 11:00 am at New Life Alliance Church  Memorial contributions may be made to the family to defray the cost of the funeral Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text captured the Super Late Model A-Main victory at Hagerstown Speedway on April 26 as part of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) event followed by Garrett Alberson in second and Daulton Wilson in third Gregg Satterlee and Brandon Sheppard completed the top five Hudson O’Neal and Trever Feathers won the Fast Shafts and UNOH B-Main events Heat race victories went to Daulton Wilson Hudson O’Neal and Garrett Alberson recorded the fastest times in Group A and Group B qualifying Bryan Kerns won the 15-lap feature after starting on the pole Rick Potter and Michael Grady rounded out the top five Steve Kent set the fastest time in qualifying while Dillon Wilson recorded the fastest hot lap time Thirty-two entries competed in the Super Late Model division and thirteen entries competed in the Semi Late division Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com I’m highlighting the vibrant happenings at the Maude Kerns Art Center with a trio of events you won't want to miss this late April It's time to register for the 2nd Annual Studio Tour a fantastic fundraiser supporting the Art Center This year offers a special treat as the tour delves into the creative heart of the Whiteaker neighborhood Imagine stepping inside six different studios encountering the diverse talents of 31 local artists in their own workspaces This is a wonderful opportunity to support local art and discover hidden gems right here in Eugene Tickets available here. be sure to arrive at the Eugene Airport a little early you'll find the Maude Kerns Art Center's Airport Gallery hosting as of April 17 an exhibition titled "Oregon: Rain or Shine." Look for Karen Russo's stunning sculpture "Heron Rising." This piece is truly breathtaking – a goddess or angel rendered in shimmering metallic pewter and verdigris her flowing gown echoing the elegant form of our native Great Blue Herons Karen shares that her daily walks in the nearby wetlands The ethereal quality of "Heron Rising" finds a visual echo in a dramatic photograph titled "Angel of Storms," capturing the dynamic energy of clouds rising from the Malheur desert It’s a beautiful immersion in the familiar and striking landscapes of our state At the main Maude Kerns Art Center on East 15th a thought-provoking exhibition called "Beyond the Print" is also underway This show features artists who innovatively expand the boundaries of printmaking using diverse materials to create compelling visual statements about our changing climate. As of Feb. 3, Dr. Susan Kerns became the new executive director of Milwaukee Film The appointment follows Anne Reed’s interim term last year which was a year of major transition and tumult both financially and restructuring after several recent challenges artist services and also eliminated the Cultures & Communities Festival – to name a few of the changes Kerns joined Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to share what her goals and priorities are one week into this new position and she begins by explaining her background in film Kerns’ lifelong passion for cinema began with early dreams of being an actor a film shot on location in her home state of Iowa While studying at University of Texas-Austin she says she “caught the festival bug” volunteering during the early days of South By Southwest Moving on to study English and film studies she got her master’s and eventually a doctorate from UW-Milwaukee “One of the great things about Milwaukee is that when you’re working in film here as a film scholar people also want you to be involved in their film productions,” she says Having worked on films such as Little Red and numerous other short films Kerns says her experience as a filmmaker has taught her how to make the most of limited resources—a skill that comes in handy in her new role “I think nonprofits need to be a little bit scrappy and certainly independent filmmaking is all about being scrappy,” she says I do think that there are some instincts there that will help me in this role.” Kerns heard about the position from a friend while working at Columbia College in Chicago and she says she trusted her gut in going through with the rigorous application process “I wouldn't say I'm a super instinctual person Kerns has collaborated with Milwaukee Film numerous times over the years and served as the organization’s education director from 2011 to 2013 so her new position comes with a full-circle sort of of feeling—a feeling of homecoming Recalling a masterclass with Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland she helped facilitate before the pandemic Kerns says Milwaukee Film’s nationwide and global connections are what make it so special “People all over the country know who Milwaukee film is in large part because of the outreach efforts that [Cara Ogburn] has been doing king of behind the scenes for the better part of decade—or over a decade Kerns also says the organization couldn’t be what it is today without its members and the local Milwaukee Film community “The fact that it’s such a community that has been coming together and talking about film and helping the organization succeed,” she says “For as much as the staff feels like a family As a Milwaukee resident and a member of the local film community Kerns was well aware of the changes Milwaukee Film was going through she says that "it did and it didn't" give her pause in applying for the position to lead the organization "Certainly I wanted to be very informed about all of those changes what is the economic situation of the organization I know a lot of the people who had worked for the organization so I know a lot of that [history] very intimately there's something very exciting about a fresh start and that's something that I hope that I can bring with me," Kerns explains "We know that there are skeletons in the closet we know that we don't have all the money in the world right now I'm hoping that we get to a point where we do but reimagining sort of how we can use cinema to engage the community and how we can affect change through cinema [is one of my goals,]" she adds Kerns notes one of her first action items is to make a strategic plan with people at Milwaukee Film currently “I think there's a lot more that we can do Really connecting with local community organizations doing some programming that pushes boundaries a little bit differently,” she explains that means being strategic about audience outreach repairing relationships with community partners spotlighting diverse voices from around the world and connecting cinema with community action she’s looking forward to the Milwaukee Film Festival from April 24 to May 8 she says the festival has been very successful at bringing diverse filmmakers and stories to the foreground but she says there’s more work to be done in making diversity something more than an afterthought “I want to make sure that [our programming] is really well-rounded throughout the year so that it really doesn't ever feel like an add-on,” she says "And I know that I have some repair work to do I plan to be very out and about in the community I plan to be very present making sure that I can build these personal connections with companies with groups to make sure that they start to know me Because I do feel like the the personal is political and that if I can have good relationships with folks I think we'll start to earn back some of that trust." Kerns notes that the Downer Theatre is also a crucial part of Milwaukee Film’s strategy of reaching new audiences “We currently have a five-year agreement with the Downer so we want to really gauge what audiences are coming to the Downer," she explains "What audiences are responding to in that neighborhood and if it's something that we can pursue longer-term.” I accompanied my dad on a business trip and we visited the newly constructed Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington the minimalist design consists of two walls engraved with the names of those classified as dead I did not come from a military family and had no personal connection to our armed forces seeing the loved ones of the Vietnam veterans at the site and tracing the names onto pieces of paper personalized the grief and loss experienced by our veterans and their families That visual made it real: Our liberty came at a human cost Those in our armed forces accept heightened risks as a way of life knowing they put their lives on the line defending our country Our armed forces throughout history have secured our freedom – and many of those brave men and women never came home – or returned with physical and emotional wounds that changed them our way of life affords us the luxury of not constantly having to think about the sacrifices that secure our freedom those of us in southeastern Pennsylvania pass by our many memorials repeatedly probably not even thinking about our country’s hard-fought path to democracy Travis Manion, a Doylestown native, was a United States Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Iraq War when he was mortally wounded while aiding his fellow Marines. His entire patrol survived. His legacy lives on through the Travis Manion Foundation established in his honor to “empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.” We benefit every day from the sacrifices of our veterans and the Travis Manion Foundation allows us to give back Philadelphia radio station 1210 WPHT is partnering with the Travis Manion Foundation for an all-day radiothon to raise money to benefit the cause Tune in to hear from all of the WPHT hosts as well as many special guests – including me who will be honoring the memory of Travis Manion and all of our brave veterans Reflecting on the sacrifices that secure our freedom should be a part of our everyday lives. Living in America should never be taken for granted.  Surveys indicate 54.9 percent of the world’s population live under authoritarian For Comments, Questions, Or Complaints aboutour articles please contact us Click here to view Memorial Tribute at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne Indiana to the late Glenn Wilbur Kerns and Esther Agnes (Foltz) Kerns She graduated from Poling High School in 1953 and International Business College in Fort Wayne She married Robert Louis Krueckeberg on June 23 Mary Lou was employed as a legal secretary Later she worked in the cafeteria at East Noble High School before retiring in 1996 Mary Lou and Bob moved back to Kendallville in 1957.   Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents Milwaukee Film has found a permanent executive director one year after the nonprofit operator of the Oriental Theatre and Milwaukee Film Festival announced the departure of its longtime leader Susan Santha Kerns, a filmmaker and film professor who was Milwaukee Film's education director from 2010 to 2013 will start as executive director of Milwaukee Film Feb Kerns will take the helm a little over a year after Jonathan Jackson resigned as CEO after 16 years with Milwaukee Film Jackson's departure followed the exits of two other longtime leaders at the nonprofit chief innovation officer Geraud Blanks and Maureen Post The leadership exodus followed two years of rocky financial times at Milwaukee Film. The organization's 990 federal tax forms for 2022 and 2023 show it reported deficits of more than $1.78 million and $2.51 million, respectively. In addition to eliminating three full-time and two part-time roles at the nonprofit those cuts included Milwaukee Film's education screenings the organization's Teen Filmmaking Lab and sponsorships of local artists along with the Dialogues Documentary Festival "I am so pleased to return to retirement knowing that Milwaukee Film is in such strong and experienced hands,” Reed said in a statement from Milwaukee Film She came out of retirement to lead the organization after more than a decade at the helm of the Wisconsin Humane Society Although Reed's title lost the "interim" tag after the 2024 film festival she had said she didn't intend to stay with Milwaukee Film long-term The organization announced a nationwide search for a permanent executive director in October Since Kerns' stint with Milwaukee Film more than a decade ago She's an associate professor of film and television at Columbia College Chicago the co-founder of the Chicago Feminist Film Festival and an active film producer She's currently producing "Uncoiled," described as a "feminist true crime documentary Her previous works include serving as a producer on "Manlife," a 2017 documentary about a Wisconsin man who continued to promote Lawsonomy — the movement that had as its prime physical evidence a sign off I-94 reading "Study Natural Law." The movie had its local premiere at the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival Kerns also served on the steering committee of Action a statewide coalition promoting film and TV production tax incentives Kerns’ extensive experience was an important factor in her selection,” Lacey Sadoff "Given her rich background in all aspects of our work we are confident that Susan’s leadership will continue to grow Milwaukee Film’s local and national significance as a film organization.” "Milwaukee Film is a key part of why I love this city so much and I’m eager to continue bringing audiences the absolute best film screening experiences in our gorgeous theatres," Kerns said "I also take seriously my commitment to local filmmakers I am eager to highlight their work and help grow the prestige of our terrific filmmaking community." mother and retired Albuquerque businesswoman passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday Ann had many interests that captivated her attention - art GA and eventually made her way west to New Mexico Ann opened her own furniture store called Rooms in northeast Albuquerque Ann is survived by her children Jamie Wiedeman and Scott Kerns; and her grandchildren Emma Kerns and Hailey Kerns This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Susan Santha Kerns is embarking a survival mission — and a homecoming “The financial instability of the last couple of years (is) no secret so definitely we want to make sure that we are serving the public in a way that is sustainable for the organization financially," Kerns said in an interview last week Milwaukee Film is definitely in survival mode According to the nonprofit's 990 federal tax filings for 2022 and 2023 Milwaukee Film reported deficits of more than $1.78 million and $2.51 million The organization's net assets dropped from $10.38 million at the end of 2021 to $6.13 million in 2023 longtime Milwaukee Film CEO Jonathan Jackson resigned; his departure followed the exits of other longtime leaders including chief innovation officer Geraud Blanks who had retired as head of the Wisconsin Humane Society Reed confirmed that the organization had eliminated education and artist services programs the annual film festival and "financial stability." “I think Anne Reed has done an amazing job … in a very difficult situation," Kerns said "She came out of retirement to walk into a situation that was complicated financially She made some difficult decisions and she made it work The fact that Milwaukee Film still exists right now is really due to Anne Reed.” Kerns says her plan for succeeding Reed is to focus on promoting what Milwaukee Film already has and getting Milwaukee engaged with it “One of the things I really want to do is try to help Milwaukee Film get word out about all the cool stuff they’re doing all the time … ,” she said “We will throw all the spaghetti at the wall in terms of marketing I think what’s happened is everything is so fragmented now that is kind of hard to get cultural conversations brewing about any one thing." Engagement — with audiences or corporate sponsors — is a big part of what Kerns sees as her new job That includes building relationships with underserved audiences — a concern since Milwaukee Film's cuts over the past year included the cancellation of the Cultures & Communities Festival “I think a lot of that is on me — really diving in getting to know folks and making sure that I'm personally connecting,” Kerns said will be to remind Milwaukee what it already has “I talk to people — everybody loves the Oriental — and it’s when was the last time you were there?'” Kerns said As for the Downer — which Milwaukee Film took over last April — the 110-year-old movie theater's fate will have to wait Kerns said she expects to work on a strategic plan for the Downer which is now under lease with an option to purchase “One of the factors (going forward) is whether or not we buy the Downer Theatre And if Milwaukee Film has the funding to buy the Downer Theatre we’ll go all in on the restoration," she said but she's been connected to Milwaukee Film practically from the beginning As a film student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she was a volunteer with the Milwaukee International Film Festival, before Milwaukee Film was founded in 2008. Later, she served as Milwaukee Film's education director from 2011 to 2013. As a producer, she had a movie at the 2017 film festival, the Lawsonomy documentary "Manlife." Milwaukee Film was one of the organizations that made me feel like Milwaukee was home," Kerns said Kerns has been on the faculty at Columbia College of Chicago most recently as an associate professor and associate provost She also co-founded the Chicago Feminist Film Festival Wanted: Movies that connect peopleKerns has eclectic movie tastes — among her favorites are the French New Wave musical "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" and the Howard Hawks/John Wayne Western "Rio Bravo" — but the common denominator seems to be movie experiences that engage and connect people she went to see "The Brutalist," the Oscar-nominated epic showing at the Oriental in a 70-millimeter print — the only theater in Wisconsin is part of the power of movies and moviegoing “The great thing about movie theaters is they’ve always been for the people,” she said “ … They've always been spaces that have meant to be welcoming to the public “I can get excited about movies all day," Kerns said "I just want everybody else to be excited with me.” RELATED: Here's what's new at the movies in Milwaukee this week Beloved husband of the late LaVerne Mae Kern; cherished son of the late Allen Otto and Ella Emma Kern; devoted father of Michael (Julie) Kern and Daniel (Jacqueline) Kern; loving grandfather of Meagan (Mark) Hillmann and Hanna (Adam) Orf; treasured great-grandfather of 20 1/2 great-grandchildren; dear brother of Raymond (Margie) Kern and Millie (the late Dave) Freeman; preceded in death by three sisters After graduating from Normandy High School in St Norman engaged in carpentry work with his father until he entered the United States Army He proudly served in the Army for two years serving his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Determined to make it to his wedding before deploying Norman hitchhiked home from Fort Leonard Wood—a journey that marked the beginning of his marriage to the love of his life Norm and Vernie then began their 70-year marriage in the cold arctic of Alaska.  and with the knowledge and experience he gained working as a project superintendent at Henty Construction Norm built four different homes during his lifetime Norm often commented that his favorite thing to do in life was to spend time with his family.  Norman had a deep appreciation for the outdoors He loved boating and waterskiing with LaVerne and their three sons on the Mississippi River and Lake of the Ozarks After the boys left home Norm and LaVerne took up golf including their home course Whitmoor Country Club Norm and Vernie held season tickets for the football Cardinals and Rams and then cheered on the Kansas City Chiefs Norm formed strong friendships with various friend circles through church he and LaVerne built new friendships at Breeze Park.  even building a greenhouse to nurture them He was also a skilled BBQ enthusiast and taught his sons how to hunt deer Norman was actively involved at Zion Lutheran Church serving as an usher and dedicating his retirement to maintenance and construction projects for the church.  Norman devoured thousands of books during his lifetime keeping detailed lists to avoid duplicate readings always having a puzzle in progress for sharing with family and strong sense of community defined his remarkable life Norm was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him with the firm confidence that He would be joining his beloved wife Vernie in the heavenly kingdom of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Memorials may be made in Norman's name to Zion Lutheran Church.  Kern's Food Hall has reversed course on an unpopular policy that would have charged for parking after two hours instead opting for a validation system for those who purchase food at the South Knoxville facility parking costs $5 for anyone staying between two and four hours − unless you purchased something from inside customers can scan a QR code from the vendor to validate parking for up to 12 hours parking costs $10 when staying between four and 12 hours The proposal to charge after two hours was announced shorty before the first University of Tennessee football game, but customers were quick to share their concerns on social media. This prompted Kern's to place this policy on pause Sept. 5 until the new rules were announced Sept Parking company Metropolis is handling Kern's parking After customers scan a QR code in the parking lot and sign up for Metropolis cameras check their license plate when entering and exiting the parking lot allowing Metropolis to calculate how long they've been there The service charges customers automatically upon exiting the parking lot customers will get a message from Metropolis upon entering the parking lot and won't have to worry about scanning the QR code again Keenan Thomas is a higher education reporter. Email keenan.thomas@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter @specialk2real Support strong local journalism by subscribing to subscribe.knoxnews.com a filmmaker and a college professor at Columbia College Chicago has been appointed executive director of Milwaukee Film the organization behind the Milwaukee Film Festival and the operations of the Downer and Oriental theaters Copyright © University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Film has chosen their new leader after a nationwide search for an executive director has been tabbed to lead the nonprofit organization which produces the annual Milwaukee Film Festival and operates the Oriental and Downer Theatres Kerns takes over the position from interim executive director Anne Reed on February 3rd Reed will retire from the role after a transitional overlap.  and incredibly excited to step into the Executive Director role at Milwaukee Film Milwaukee Film is a key part of why I love this city so much and I’m eager to continue bringing audiences the absolute best film screening experiences in our gorgeous theatres,” Dr “I also take seriously my commitment to local filmmakers I am eager to highlight their work and help grow the prestige of our terrific filmmaking community.” “I am so pleased to return to retirement knowing that Milwaukee Film is in such strong and experienced hands,” Reed said “I can’t wait to see the growth and evolution of Milwaukee Film in the years to come.” Kerns’ extensive experience was an important factor in her selection,” said Lacey Sadoff “Given her rich background in all aspects of our work Kerns previously served as the organization’s Education Director from 2010 to 2013 and has spent time more recently at Columbia College Chicago as a tenured Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts Kerns co-founded the Chicago Feminist Film Festival and speaks around the country on topics relating to the film festival landscape. Locally, Kerns serves on the steering committee of Action! Wisconsin a statewide coalition that supports film & TV production tax incentives Kern’s hire appointment comes following a turbulent period for Milwaukee Film; former CEO Jonathan Jackson resigned from the role in January 2024 after 15 years with Milwaukee Film PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Milwaukee Film’s Jonathan Jackson resigns The organization undertook critical financial restructuring in 2024, which included the elimination of its education and artist services programs. Tax forms indicated the organization reported a deficit of more than $1.78 million in 2022. MILWAUKEE --  Nehring's Sendik's grocery store on Downer Ave. has temporarily closed after the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) found mouse and rat... INDIANAPOLIS -- Ray & Mascari Inc. is voluntarily recalling its "on the vine" tomatoes over concerns of potential salmonella contamination.... 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Milwaukee Film Inc., the nonprofit organization which produces the nationally recognized Milwaukee Film Festival and operates the historic Oriental and Downer Theatres announced the appointment of Susan Santha Kerns a familiar face at Milwaukee Film and a respected leader in film communities on both a regional and national level Since serving as Milwaukee Film’s Education Director from 2010 to 2013, Kerns has held faculty and leadership positions at Columbia College Chicago achieving promotion to tenured Associate Professor of Film and Television and serving as both associate department chair and associate provost for faculty research and development all roles including extensive work in film festival and cinema studies Kerns co-founded the Chicago Feminist Film Festival and speaks around the country on topics relating to the film festival landscape Her most recent film scholarship includes editing and writing for the collection ReFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman which interviews and studies the acclaimed director of Desperately Seeking Susan and providing an essay to the Tank Girl Limited Edition box set and fundraises for independent films; she is currently producing Uncoiled which won A&E’s Pitch Contest at RealScreen Kerns has been a strong proponent of the local arts scene notably serving on the steering committee of Action and incredibly excited to step into the role of Executive Director and I’m eager to continue bringing audiences the absolute best film screening experiences in our gorgeous theatres,” Kerns said This appointment follows Anne Reed’s successful interim term in 2024 during which Milwaukee Film undertook critical financial restructuring after several recent challenges Kerns’ hire concludes the national search previously announced conducted by Milwaukee Film’s Board of Directors with the support of Leading Transitions LLC which commenced last fall An inmate who walked away from a reentry program in Kern County was arrested within hours on Tuesday (KBAK/KBFX) — An inmate who walked away from a reentry program in Kern County was arrested within hours on Tuesday The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials said incarcerated person who walked away from a Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) in Kern County on April 15 Officials immediately launched a search and conducted an emergency count of the MCRP CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety and local law enforcement agencies were notified and helped in the search CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety special agents apprehended Montoya at around 2:20 p.m His case will be referred to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of escape charges Montoya was received from Kern County on Aug eight months for second-degree robbery with an enhancement for discharge of a firearm evading or attempting to evade a peace officer while driving recklessly He has been housed at MCRP Kern County since February 20