Olaf College students Ella Cereghino ’25 and Jack Fuerstenberg ’26 and alumnus Paul Sullivan ’17 will present at the 2025 Peace Scholars Conference The Peace Scholars Conference is an annual gathering that brings together student scholars and community members to explore pressing global issues through the lens of peacebuilding This year’s conference will begin with poster presentations by last summer’s Peace Scholars, including Cereghino and Fuerstenberg and Pacific Lutheran University are selected to participate in the Peace Scholars Program which provides them with an opportunity to spend seven weeks in Oslo Olaf receive funding each year to participate in the program through the Philip C which was established in honor of the late Philip Carlyle Smaby “One of my strongest takeaways from the program is how ubiquitous the importance of dialogue is We learned about dialogue in the context of economics and my individual research focused on the role of dialogue in land use and city planning and collaborative communication plays an essential role in all of these areas and others — even where we may not expect it.” Cereghino and Fuerstenberg will share the research and projects they completed in Norway last summer “One experience that has stuck with me to this day was the dialogue that we participated in with local Norwegians as we were able to express our own perspectives on Norwegian and American society while also hearing about how Norwegian perspectives differ from ours,” Fuerstenberg says “The primary thing that I gained from my time in the program was how to participate in and mediate a constructive dialogue between two or more parties in disagreement.” Fuerstenberg says the program helped him see a path where his interests in international trade and economics can lead to graduate school and a professional career in academia the program helped her realize the important role that dialogue plays in the STEM fields “Through my experiences with research and my experience in the Peace Scholars Program I’ve come to realize that science feels most valuable to me when it’s paired with dialogue and relevant to everyday questions about how people live,” Cereghino says Cereghino says her experience with the Peace Scholars Program has led her to consider pursuing environmental policy conflict resolution or research in a government or nonprofit setting “I would be able to have a role in either communicating science to the public or using it to make practical decisions about how we use and interact with land I want to work in a setting where I’m able to think about questions through both a scientific lens and a people-oriented lens taking into account the wide variety of needs and interests that people bring even to questions that we may think of as primarily scientific,” Cereghino says as well as a detailed look at the research they conducted in Norway The 2025 Peace Scholars will be announced at the conference The Peace Scholars Conference will also include a Peace Scholars Alumni Panel that brings together a distinguished group of program participants who will reflect on their experiences and discuss the ongoing impact of peace studies in their careers and communities who was a Peace Scholar in the summer of 2016 is now a community organizer with the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota Sullivan’s work has focused on criminal legal reform and know-your-rights education for immigrant communities The Peace Scholars Alumni Panel will be moderated by Thomas Hanson Foreign Service Officer with extensive diplomatic experience in Europe and Eurasia We are grateful for the impact your gifts make possible on the Hill As paid leave offerings become more robust, HR and benefits leaders are facing new challenges when it comes to administering such benefits In a survey of 630 U.S. business leaders, Mercer found that compliance with state and local leave mandates and improving leave administration are employers’ top two priorities when it comes to absence and disability management employers’ main concern regarding time off was the impact on business operations,” says Rich Fuerstenberg “As leave programs have become more complex The rise of paid leave mandates has made compliance a particular focus for leaders For employers navigating state and local paid leave mandates especially those with employees across multiple jurisdictions employers must meet all statutory requirements such as sending employee notices and submitting required data for state and local reporting existing ones changing and the states in which employers operate change and expand Streamlining administration can fuel compliance as state mandates often overlap with employer-sponsored leaves such as short-term disability and paid parental leave “To deliver a better overall experience for all parties organizations should consider private plans to replace state-run programs which can create a disjointed experience for employees and add complexity for employers,” Fuerstenberg says Financial considerations cannot be overlooked contribution rates set by states for disability medical and family leave mandates are based on the solvency of the state program “Employers with better experience than the state plan can benefit from private plans that enhance the claimant experience and potentially lower costs,” he says many employers are finding valuable savings opportunities.” leave administration is another area of increasing concern for employers The survey found that 66% of employers cited improving leave administration as one of their top three concerns That finding comes as paid parental leave surges; it’s now offered by 73% of employers Also, 32% of employers provide flexible PTO to at least some of their employees, up from 20% in 2021. Under such a policy, sometimes called “unlimited PTO,” employees are permitted to use their discretion in how much time they take off from work a marked change from prior years when typically only executives or salaried employees enjoyed this benefit employers are recognizing the importance of PTO in helping employees manage traumatic events While employers have long provided paid bereavement leave to mourn the loss of an immediate family member (95%) they have recently started to offer time for other significant losses the death of an extended family member or close friend (54%) or miscarriage (58%) The survey also found that there are more fixed company holidays observing Juneteenth as a company holiday jumped from 9% in 2021 to 41% in 2024 while the percentage of those observing Martin Luther King Jr the median number of fixed holidays offered by employers has risen from nine to 10 days “More companies are recognizing the importance of paid leave as a way to communicate their values and priorities to their employees,” Fuerstenberg says “These initiatives not only benefit employees but also contribute to a stronger sense of community within the organization.” Olaf College students Ella Cereghino ’25 and Jack Fuerstenberg ’26 have been named Smaby Peace Scholars The Peace Scholars Program is designed to expand students’ awareness of current issues relating to peace and human rights through a series of educational experiences in Norway Two students from five Norwegian-American Lutheran colleges — Augsburg and Pacific Lutheran University — are chosen to participate Olaf receive funding to participate in the program through the Philip C The program gives students an opportunity to study Norwegian perspectives on peace and dialogue firsthand while spending seven weeks in Oslo Scholars will also complete a research paper and research presentation on a topic of their own choice relating to Norway and the course content “I think as we become increasingly affected by climate change and new technological developments it becomes more and more important to develop trust between scientists and the public and to find solutions that meet the needs of states and parties with conflicting interests.” Cereghino is majoring in physics with international relations and environmental studies concentrations Cereghino is interested in pursuing a career in science journalism or foreign affairs with a focus on environmental issues She is excited by the Peace Scholars Program’s focus on dialogue it becomes more and more important to develop trust between scientists and the public and to find solutions that meet the needs of states and parties with conflicting interests,” Cereghino says I’ll get more of a sense for how dialogue can be used in the context of these larger and more complicated relationships.” “Working through all of this alongside a community of scholars with similar curiosities and differing perspectives feels like the perfect combination of everything I have enjoyed about my academic and extracurricular experiences at St Fuerstenberg is majoring in political science and quantitative economics a leadership development and service organization He plans to pursue a career in political science and economics on an international stage He is excited to study in Norway because of its active role in mitigating the effects of injustice on a national and international scale “Witnessing firsthand the strategies that Norway is employing to foster peace will help me understand how my own ideas on peace could be implemented on the policy level,” he says “Working through all of this alongside a community of scholars with similar curiosities and differing perspectives feels like the perfect combination of everything I have enjoyed about my academic and extracurricular experiences at St 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 her nieces Nyomi McMurray and Abigail Tamblyn A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd. 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adequate “We are excited to put this donation into action toward two homes that are nearing completion,” stated Carl Fuerstenberg “We are looking to have these two homes finished by early  spring for new owners.”  “We are grateful for organizations like Habitat for Humanity as the work they do helps to close the gap to  home ownership for individuals that otherwise would not have the opportunity to own a home,” stated  Chris Smith “We hope our donation inspires other businesses to donate to  Habitat this year - as their efforts truly are vital to our community.”  To learn more about Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity [PHOTOGRAPHED: Carl Fuerstenberg (Decatur Area Habitat Executive Director) and Chris Smith (LLCU Chief Financial Officer] Actor-writer-director Anna Fuerstenberg's return to Nashville — she worked in Music City in the 1980s — is occasioned by the mounting of her one-woman show a curious but sometimes moving blend of personal narrative and character studies Backed by a rear-projected montage of family photos Fuerstenberg relates the essential history that covers her parents' move from wartorn anti-Semitic Europe in the 1940s to Canada The script also follows the young Anna's own North American journeys as a theater artist after leaving her family behind in Montreal and pursuing work and higher education in Chicago The play's heart concerns Anna's later relationship with her mother a kvetching elder who requires more attention as she ages The situation forces Anna to forsake her artistic activities in order to help out which places her squarely up against the medical establishment as she attempts to ascertain the nature of her mother's illnesses and secure the proper treatment cuts a striking figure in her role as narrator she efficiently shifts gears and inhabits the story's other characters — primarily her feisty The show's opening weekend looked more like a workshop production with Fuerstenberg still finding her beats with the material and relying on occasional subtle prompts from director BJ Rogers the unfinished look of the staging rarely detracted from the theatrical experience Consider that a testament to the material's inherent interest Guerrilla Caregiver will be performed through Nov Presumably the show's leading lady will be flying absolutely solo for the remainder of the run Email arts@nashvillescene.com Exploring sustainability efforts at Neuhoff District Germantown’s adaptive reuse project puts the river front and center Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: In 2016, then-President Barack Obama declared a federal emergency in Flint, Michigan after a botched drinking water switch tainted the city’s water supply and spiked lead poisoning rates among children The city of Eau Claire received its first state grant to replace an estimated 1,266 residential lead service lines only a year later The city has replaced about 400 lead service lines with those made of copper or plastic “We want every lead service line out of our system,” Lane Berg said while giving a reporter an up-close look at a replacement job we’ve set a goal: By the end of 2023 In meeting that goal, Eau Claire would join Madison and Green Bay on a list of Wisconsin cities that have rid their water systems of lead service lines which typically consist of both utility-owned and privately owned portions Wisconsin communities have replaced more than 115,000 utility-side and private-side portions of pipelines made of lead galvanized steel that may contain lead flake buildup — or other materials that might contain lead state Public Service Commission data shows That’s about 20 percent of Wisconsin’s known pipelines made of those materials Flint’s water crisis was a “driving force” behind Eau Claire’s removal efforts — even though Eau Claire’s drinking water system didn’t face the conditions that triggered the Flint disaster state officials in 2014 approved a drinking water switch from Detroit’s water to the Flint River But the state failed to require treatment to control corrosion of aging lead pipelines Highly corrosive river water caused lead to leach into drinking water Eau Claire’s water is far less corrosive and a lime additive coats the inside of the city’s pipelines Just 11 Eau Claire County children were found to be poisoned by lead in 2020 That was lower than the state average of 3.4 percent eliminating lead pipelines would go further to minimize health risks The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has granted Eau Claire $1.6 million in recent years to do just that and Berg anticipates receiving additional funding “Teaming up with the DNR put lead service replacements on a much higher priority,” Berg said “We are so thankful for the grant money.” While some residents might want to avoid digging and disruption that comes with a pipeline replacement Berg said city workers have found success by spending hours canvassing neighborhoods — encouraging residents to schedule service line inspections— and tracking their progress “It’s going really well,” Smiskey said After inspecting roughly 20 percent of houses while canvassing a neighborhood one week appointments typically start trickling in over the next two or three weeks — sometimes representing about 80 percent of the neighborhood A city ordinance requires service line replacement when a lead pipeline is encountered Smiskey leaves for homeowners a letter that mentions the requirement and encourages them to “take advantage of our program now while we still have grant money to replace your lead service.” Residents may apply to the city’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program for funding a local contractor from a preselected list will be contacted to do the replacement with digging typically limited to a small hole between the street curb and sidewalk Any additional cost falls to the property owner Service line replacements can cost anywhere from $1,200 to $12,300 per line, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency But participants in the Eau Claire program typically pay nothing “The biggest thing I see on the program — the improvement — is when the city started reimbursing the contractor directly,” Montana Birt told Wisconsin Watch as his colleagues replaced a service line at the home of Eau Claire resident “That way it takes all the burden off of the homeowner.” Grundman said she was happy to take advantage of the program and was “very much” satisfied with the contractor’s work Eau Claire will probably have everybody doing (replacements),” Grundman said “And then the money won’t be there So it’s good we did it when we did.” Editor’s note: Madeline Fuerstenberg’s work on this story was sponsored by the Ann Devroy Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire The nonprofit Wisconsin Watch (wisconsinwatch.org) collaborates with Wisconsin Public Radio other news media and the University of 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years he enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends at their cabin in the northwoods of Wisconsin.   He is survived by his loving wife Trudy (nee Fuerstenberg); his children Son Christopher (Tamara) Evans ; Grandchildren Zachary (Emily) Evans great grandchild Beauden great grandchild Ameila and Son Adam (Karen) Evans; Grandchildren Noah (Sarah) Evans great grandchild Lily He is further survived by his brothers and sister Other relatives Mark (Sherry) Fuerstenberg He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Larry.  2023 from 12:30pm to 3:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church with a memorial service to follow at 3:00pm memorials in Gary’s name are appreciated to Killarney Lutheran Camp Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Be recognized as an HR leader with your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential Demonstrate your ability to 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types of leave and the leave management process grows more daunting more HR departments are choosing to outsource parts of the process to third-party administrators Providers of software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms can remove much of the compliance and leave tracking burden Application programming interfaces (APIs) make it easier and more reliable to integrate third-party leave software with existing human resource information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems But not all leave management software vendors are created equal Experts suggest using a comprehensive set of criteria when evaluating and choosing an SaaS partner Leave management software vendors can automate leave workflows and required employee communications; automatically update HR leaders when new federal state or local leave regulations are passed; and handle complex tasks like leave-related payroll calculations Studies show organizations are placing a new strategic focus on absence management by creating more formal programs and policies around the issue Gallagher's 2021 Workforce Trends Report on physical and emotional well-being found the number of companies that will apply a structured approach to absence management is expected to grow from 50 percent to 63 percent within two years The Gallagher study found that most HR priorities regarding leave management are still centered around complying with federal with 55 percent of survey respondents citing such compliance as a top priority The impact of absence on productivity was another significant concern with 40 percent of respondents listing it as a top priority A third concern was educating line managers on available leave types and requirements related to complying with regulations Experts say one of the biggest advantages of third-party software providers is they help HR more efficiently track all aspects of employee leave and take many routine tasks off their plates The software can track employees who take a variety of leave types integrate with centralized team calendars and also educate employees "The best platforms allow HR to track all employees who are on leave in detail and report back easily to managers," said Rich Fuerstenberg a senior partner with research and advisory firm Mercer "You no longer have to use ad hoc reporting methods or spreadsheets for that purpose." Software vendors also can help HR stay abreast of ever-evolving federal state and municipal regulations tied to administering leave "Most providers update changes to federal or state regulations around leave automatically in their systems," he said "You may know New York law like the back of your hand but aren't as clear about the law in California The top vendors will keep you updated and push out any changes to those regulations automatically." disability management and life practice at Willis Towers Watson said leave management software platforms can help HR create consistent "These platforms also allow HR to create customized reporting and analytics," Reinberg said "Many also offer intuitive employee and employer portals to manage leaves and help organizations measure the employee experience." Fuerstenberg said employee portals in particular can help create a better leave experience for workers Many have features that explain complex leave policies to employees in understandable terms and have a variety of self-service features "Employees also can use the portals to see if a current leave request has been approved and for how long or to report intermittent leave like taking a family member to the doctor under the FMLA," Fuerstenberg said "Some portals also allow employees to upload relevant information if their condition changes like medical documents or notes from doctors." Other features are systems that combine human and machine talent to perform leave-related payroll calculations "We account for all of the qualifying factors that determine an employee's payout scenario while they are on leave," said Jennifer Henderson a leave management technology platform in Fort Collins "That includes the amount as well as duration of pay as well as factoring in various pay inputs." Those inputs might include states that have passed paid-leave legislation information from other third-party administrators related to short- or long-term disability leave "That jigsaw puzzle of pay can be complex to manage and open to human error if it's not properly automated," Henderson said "What we do is allow machines to do what machines do best for HR clients and for people to do what people do best." One reason HR leaders have been reluctant to outsource leave administration is a concern about giving up control of payroll cycles or HR data to third-party providers Employee leave touches multiple computer systems and outsourcing required setting up reverse file feeds with external providers to existing payroll or HRIS platforms which can be a time-consuming and costly process But Fuerstenberg said more vendors are now using advanced APIs that more easily integrate disparate technology platforms and make most of those old concerns moot "Third-party software vendors have invested much more in API connectivity," he said "For employers who've been reluctant to outsource these technology improvements make system interoperability much smoother than in the past Experts suggest using a number of key criteria when choosing a leave management technology provider General criteria to help differentiate SaaS providers should include ability and experience interfacing with a client's HRIS payroll and time and attendance systems; real-time eligibility determination and implementation support; employee training; and embedded compliance features Reinberg also recommends using these specific criteria when evaluating leave software vendors: Dave Zielinski is a freelance business writer and editor in Minneapolis ​An organization run by AI is not a futuristic concept Such technology is already a part of many workplaces and will continue to shape the labor market and HR Here's how employers and employees can successfully manage generative AI and other AI-powered systems HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency Learn how Marsh McLennan successfully boosts staff well-being with digital tools improving productivity and work satisfaction for more than 20,000 employees SHRM provides content as a service to its readers and members. 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Disclaimer Renew today for unlimited access to member content Your Executive Network membership is nearing its expiration Renew your Executive Network benefits today Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information 2019 at 10:31 AM EDTBookmarkSaveCecil Amelia Blaffer was as close as they come to royalty in America an heiress to two Texas oil fortunes and a patron of fine art and classical music she married an Austrian prince and spent the rest of her days as H.S.H Charging Star Comics is trying to appeal to students with the new location By - April 8 the Oakdale Mall just became a little more alluring the shopping center is now home to Charging Star Comics said that he was inspired to move from the store’s location in Johnson City after seeing his results from eight months of research The data showed that all successful small-time comic shops in the Southern Tier were found in shopping malls So when a spot opened up for lease in the Oakdale Mall hoping to open the store’s exposure and consumer base to wider demographics “Comic shops have a reputation as shady dens where creepy people hang out,” Fuerstenberg said “The move have brought us to a more open and colorful location.” The move also means that Charging Star Comics is now on a Binghamton University bus route Fuerstenberg hopes that this change will establish the shop among the local student body on campus Charging Star Comics is open to working around BU’s academic schedule for stocking new issues and managing student pull lists and subscriptions “We don’t want to alienate the BU students We want their business!” Fuerstenberg said “We’ll be upping our wall book quantity now that we’re in the mall.” Fuerstenberg was born and raised in Endicott and graduated from Union-Endicott High School in 2002 Charging Star Comics has been around since 2006 Fuerstenberg was studying to be a history teacher but he had always planned on opening a shop after he retired When Crohn’s disease prevented him from focusing on schoolwork he decided to cut teaching out of his career path and pursue his dream of owning a comic book store by bringing Charging Star Comics to life the American comic book industry has gone though several major transformations divided by historians into different “ages.” The most notable While the American youth of today weren’t around for these formative years they reap the benefits and take them for granted It was during this age that America saw the creation of the archetypal superhero and the birth of contemporary superstars such as Batman and Superman While the industry and many of its biggest titles are age-old there couldn’t be a better time to jump into the comic book game With the recent rise in popularity of superhero movies the big comic book publishers like DC and Marvel have rebooted their universes and story lines with “The New 52” and “Marvel NOW!,” respectively There are more comics coming from graphic novelists who are bypassing traditional big publishing companies “We’ve really seen a shift toward creator-owned properties like ‘Walking Dead.’ It’s nice to know where your money is going,” Fuerstenberg said “There’s also been a big boost in independent publishing adult males aged 18-45 are the biggest buyers of comic books because there is stuff for them now,” Fuerstenberg said graphic novels and an array of toys (they’re action figures Charging Star Comics is the place to visit next time you’re at the Oakdale Mall The time is ripe to start donning your nerd-chic and amassing your collection are ex-cited to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children Mikayla Fuerstenberg and Tyler Murschel Mikayla graduated from the University of Mary with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and is currently employed at Pride Inc and as a Dance Coach at DanceWorx in Bismarck Tyler graduated from Minot State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Market-ing and is currently the Marketing Director at Goldstone Realty in Bismarck Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - 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Abmelden Heinrich Maximilian Egon Karl Fürst zu Fürstenberg ist in den Morgenstunden des 11 Juli 2024 im Alter von 73 Jahren nach langer Krankheit verstorben Christian Fürst zu Fürstenberg folgt seinem Vater als Chef des Hauses Fürstenberg Heinrich Fürst zu Fürstenberg wurde am 17 Juli 1950 in eines der ältesten deutschen Hochadelsgeschlechter als drittes Kind und ältester Sohn von Joachim Egon Fürst zu Fürstenberg (1923 – 2002) und Paula Fürstin zu Fürstenberg Gräfin zu Königsegg-Aulendorf (1926 – 2019) 1976 heiratete er Massimiliana Prinzessin zu Windisch-Graetz 2002 folgte Erbprinz Heinrich seinem verstorbenen Vater als Chef des Hauses Fürstenberg Unter seiner Führung hat das Haus Fürstenberg wirtschaftlich floriert und in seinem karitativen kulturellen und gesellschaftlichen Engagement weiter an Bedeutung gewonnen Der Fürst hinterlässt neben seiner Ehefrau seine beiden Söhne „Der Tod meines Vaters erfüllt unsere Familie mit großer Betroffenheit und tiefer Trauer“ so Christian Fürst zu Fürstenberg „Sein Tod bedeutet einen großen Verlust für die Familie ihn zu kennen und mit ihm zusammenzuarbeiten seine menschliche Größe und seine Liebe zur Familie werden uns allen stets in lebendiger Erinnerung bleiben.“ Christian Fürst zu Fürstenberg folgt seinem Vater als Chef des Hauses Fürstenberg, so die Mitteilung des Adelshauses Seit 2003 ist er als nicht-exekutives Vorstandsmitglied des Hauses Fürstenberg aktiv Seit 2022 ist er Präsident und CEO der Haus Fürstenberg Holding Informationen zu Ort und Zeitpunkt der Trauerfeierlichkeiten werden zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt bekannt gegeben Heinrich Fürst zu Fürstenberg, bisheriger Chef eines der ältesten deutschen Hochadelsgeschlechter verbrachte seine Kindheit er auf Schloss Hohenlupfen in Stühlingen. 1964 zog die Familie nach Donaueschingen Blasien und Hinterzarten und Studienjahren an der wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Wien übernahm der junge Erbprinz 1973 von seinem Vater die Verwaltung der schwäbischen Güter 1976 vermählte er sich mit Massimiliana Prinzessin zu Windisch-Graetz Fürstin Massimiliana stammt – wie ihr Ehemann – aus einem ehemals reichsunmittelbaren Fürstenhaus das ursprünglich in Österreich beheimatet war Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg verlegte die Familie jedoch ihren Lebensmittelpunkt nach Italien Die Hochzeit von Heinrich und Massimiliana fand daher am 11 2002 folgte Erbprinz Heinrich seinem verstorbenen Vater als Chef des Hauses Fürstenberg neben dem Fürstentitel trug waren er noch Landgraf in der Baar und zu Stühlingen aber diese Geschichte und die Tradition des Hauses Fürstenberg waren für den Fürsten immer Leitbild seines Handelns Gleich zu Beginn seiner Amtszeit setzte der neue Chef ein sichtbares Zeichen für seine Verbundenheit mit dem Haus und sein Verantwortungsbewusstsein für die Familie: Fürst Heinrich der eigentlich die überschaubaren Verhältnisse einer Villa schätzte und darüber hinaus sehr naturverbunden war zog aus dem Hofjägerberg in das Schloss Donaueschingen Nur so konnte die Hauptresidenz des Hauses langfristig für die Familie erhalten werden Jahrzehntelang hatte das Schloss nur noch als Museum und für Empfänge gedient und war deshalb zunehmend in die Jahre gekommen Es wurde innen und außen umfangreich restauriert und von der Familie neu belebt Fürst Heinrich veröffentlichte 2019 ein opulentes Werk über seinen Urgroßvater Max Egon II Die reich bebilderte und aufwändig recherchierte Publikation schildert das Leben eines Aristokraten der sein Haus nach dem Untergang des Kaiserreiches und der Novemberrevolution neu aufstellen musste wie offen und realistisch der Fürst seine Familie und Geschichte sah: Es belegt die großen Verdienste seines Urgroßvaters beispielsweise um die Donaueschinger Musiktage genauso wie die Wirren der NS-Zeit Fürst Heinrich fühlte sich seinem Urgroßvater sehr verbunden weil er genau wie dieser nach dem Tode seines Vaters das Haus Fürstenberg neu positionieren musste Vor allem waren die Weichen auf wirtschaftlichem Gebiet neu zu stellen in den späten 1980er und frühen 1990er Jahren war der damalige Erbprinz zeitweise Präsident der Fürstlich Fürstenbergischen Gesamtverwaltung und hatte die Schwachpunkte eines sehr breit diversifizierten Wirtschaftsbetriebes kennengelernt wurden nach der Jahrtausendwende unter seiner Leitung die notwendigen strukturellen Anpassungen vorgenommen A former karate instructor accused of having sex with two of his students in Kane and DuPage counties pleaded guilty Friday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison In an unusual if not unprecedented hearing pleaded guilty in a conference room at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield where he has been treated since breaking his back and being paralyzed from the chest down after a Nov 19 fall in a cell at the DuPage County jail in Wheaton Fuerstenberg was arrested in August 2011 after he had moved to Eden Prairie and accused of having sex with a two female students at National Karate Academy of Martial Arts locations in Roselle and South Elgin Fuerstenberg pleaded guilty to using his position of trust and authority to assault the two girls between June 2003 and May 2006 Prosecutors said the two girls had attended the karate studio since they were 9 years old; the assaults began when they were in their early teens DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney Louisa Nuckolls said Fuerstenberg groomed one of his victims by offering private lessons buying her karate uniforms and paying her entry fees into tournaments beginning the conversation by saying he was “a very sick man,” Nuckolls said an investigation did not begin until April 2011 after one victim came forward to report the assaults to Roselle police Both victims are in their early 20s and live out of the area Kane County Judge James Hallock and DuPage County Judge Blanche Fawell accepted the guilty pleas Fuerstenberg was wheeled in on a hospital bed When Fawell asked why Fuerstenberg was at the hospital Fuerstenberg must serve 85 percent of his 15-year sentence which equates to about 12 years and nine months He also gets credit for about 28 months he has spent in jail while the cases were pending and must register a sex offender for the rest of his life Fuerstenberg attorney Perry Thompson declined to comment afterward Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon called Fuerstenberg's actions “disturbing Fuerstenberg was more interested in taking advantage of his position to satisfy his perverted needs than he was in looking out for the best interests of the children he was responsible for mentoring,” McMahon said McMahon and DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin praised the victims for coming forward