Michael Shane Wittenburg; photo by Paul Gregory (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Choral Society concludes its current season with their Spring Concert on Saturday 2025 at the Morristown United Methodist Church on the Green "The Sublimely Ridiculous & The Ridiculously Sublime," the concert begins at 7:00pm The concert features “Oedipus Tex” by PDQ Bach with the addition of baritone Jonathan Green returning to the Chorus for the third time Also on the bill is “Gloria” by Frances Poulenc featuring soprano Alexis Creggar The program will also include performances by Express Male an all-female vocal group as well as a performance by this year’s MCS scholarship winner the chorus will be accompanied by The Livingston Symphony Orchestra the nonprofit organization in its 64th season offering symphonic experience for both professional and amateur musicians Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for children and are available for purchase online or by calling 973-723-6424 MCS Director and Conductor Michael Shane Wittenburg is active with the metropolitan cultural landscape engaging with many different esteemed companies such as the Young People’s Chorus of New York Maestro  Wittenburg holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester and the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga and has studied with several prestigious teachers The piano accompanist for MCS is Jennifer Yang who has been the organist and accompanist for the Morristown United Methodist Church for almost 10 years captivates audiences worldwide with his exceptional artistry Hailed as a 'real virtuoso' by the late Ruth Laredo Maestro Wittenburg's international acclaim soared with his mesmerizing European debut at the Romanian National Theater of Opera and Ballet where he conducted Puccini's 'Turandot' to resounding praise Embracing the vibrant pulse of New York City's cultural scene he fervently engages with esteemed companies elevating performances with his dynamic presence As the Director of the Morris Choral Society Wittenburg enriches the cultural landscape with unparalleled talent and vision fostering musical excellence with each meticulously crafted note His dedication extends beyond the concert hall as he nurtures young talents at The Elizabeth Faidley Studio imparting wisdom and igniting musical passions for over a decade as evidenced by his memorable recitals alongside luminaries such as Metropolitan Opera soprano Stella Zambalis Through his collaborations with Orpheus and beyond he has shared the stage with a constellation of virtuosos Wittenburg's artistic journey has taken him to esteemed opera companies in Nashville where he has served as an assistant conductor and vocal coach leaving an indelible mark with 66 performances of Andrew Duncan's enchanting children's opera "The Ugly Duckling." Among his recent triumphs Wittenburg conducted a spellbinding live performance in New York City subsequently broadcast on Kosovo television in honor of that country’s Independence anniversary Wittenburg's most influential mentors include Michael Jinbo at the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors or Orchestral Musicians Michael Shane Wittenburg continues to illuminate the world with his passion and unwavering commitment to the transformative power of music The Morris Choral Society has two purposes: to make available to all Morris area residents varied choral music programs and to give residents an opportunity to perform in a choral organization New members are accepted twice a year by audition The Morris Choral Society is funded in part by Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts Additional funding has also been provided by the Masterwork Music and Art Foundation and individual donations Raymond Wittenburg Marengo Raymond Wittenburg The Gazette publishes obituaries on a daily basis. Use the search field above to search for obituaries by name or keyword. Readers can submit an obituary or submit a milestone to The Gazette The obituary must be submitted before 1 p.m for publication on thegazette.com at 6 p.m with the exception of obituaries for Sunday publication The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown Interment will be held following the service at Mound Cemetery in Watkins 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM also at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown Following the burial a luncheon will be held at Grace Lutheran Church The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years independent journalism with a subscription today © 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved 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 7:55:50 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); US: TravelNet Solutions, a provider of integrated software and marketing solutions for the hospitality industry has announced that president Odus “Boogie” Wittenburg will become the company’s new CEO Bailey will now transition into the role of executive chairman as a result Wittenburg will bring over 20 years of technology leadership experience including roles at ARCOS He most recently held the CEO position at ARCOS a core operating software solution that serves the utility space The move comes as TravelNet Solutions shifts into the next stage of its journey to help vacation rental operators deliver the outright best guest and owner experience through “the most advanced technology solutions in the industry” The company said that its “rapid” growth over the last few years had created opportunities to scale operations and further enhance both volume and velocity of innovation Boogie has proven himself to be a very strong operations expert and I have great conviction that he will be the right leader to further accelerate TNS’ success as we move into the next chapter of our growth story He has been an outstanding partner to me over the last several months “I couldn’t be more excited that he’s agreed to assume the CEO seat as I move into the executive chairman role where I can focus my passions: product vision and customer relationships,” he added Wittenburg said: “I’m honoured to be part of this incredible team and humbled by the opportunity to lead this impressive organization Ryan and I have worked closely together and we’ve connected over our shared excitement about the company’s future in terms of culture “I truly believe we’re aligned for strong growth at an exciting time for our market,” he added TravelNet Solutions will share details about its future innovation and customer experience plans at its NEXT25 customer conference in Nashville Wittenburg and Bailey will both speak on the topics from the keynote stage Earlier this year, the company announced that it had significantly increased the product and engineering resources committed to its core property management system Track by three times The move was part of an overall restructuring plan that started in April Watch our recent webinar in partnership with Track on ‘Making market data the core of your innovation strategy’ at this link COLUMBUS, Ohio – University and college campuses in Springfield canceled activities and moved to remote instruction on Sunday after receiving threats of violence tied to false claims about the city's Haitian immigrants Wittenberg University canceled all sporting events and other activities on Sunday and said classes will be remote on Monday Clark State College also canceled activities and will conduct instruction virtually for the week The two schools are the latest victims after a series of threats against government offices, schools, hospitals, and other facilities. The city of Springfield was thrust into the national spotlight after former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, began sharing misinformation about immigrants in the city stealing and eating pets "University administrators recognize that the city of Springfield has experienced an increase of threats to local government and schools in the past week," Wittenberg officials posted to the school's website Sunday "We take this threat seriously and will provide updates to the campus as we learn more about the situation." Three elementary schools were evacuated and a middle school and the City Hall were closed over the last week after receiving threatening calls and bomb threats Bomb threats also forced two area hospitals into lockdown on Saturday ‘They’re eating the dogs’: Trump echoes false anti-immigrant rumor during debate Officials said Wittenberg University received a threat Saturday by email of a shooting planned for campus another emailed threat warned of a bomb in a red Honda Civic Police removed a car matching the description from Bill Edwards Drive Wittenberg police are working with Springfield police and the FBI to investigate the threats and said they were increasing campus patrols Sunday and staff to "exercise extreme precaution," be alert to their surroundings and report suspicious activity to Wittenberg police "As the University continues to assess these threats in partnership with the Springfield Police Department (SPD) and FBI all Wittenberg classes will be remote tomorrow 16," Wittenberg officials said in an update Sunday evening "Faculty and staff are also expected to work remotely and activities will again be canceled tomorrow." Clark State College announced Sunday it will move from in-person classes to online virtual classes for Monday through Friday at all of its campuses Citing "recent events in Springfield," Clark State said it was "taking proactive measures to ensure the well-being of all students the college said it received an email threat late Saturday via the admissions link on its website which raised concerns about a possible shooting the college received an emailed bomb threat to the Springfield campus Clark State said it took immediate action in contacting Springfield police to ensure the campus was secure and safe "out of an abundance of caution," the college said it is closing all campuses through the week and that employees should work from home "We understand the anxiety that such incidents can cause and we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and care," the college said on its website Springfield police will also increase their security presence on campus and we are working with our wellness team and partners to provide additional counseling services." At Tuesday's presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris Trump again touted claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield are eating cats and dogs Trump also claimed that about 20,000 Haitians in the city are there illegally even though a majority came to the United States under the federal government's Temporary Protected Status program – fleeing gangs and economic insecurity in their home country On Sunday, Vance said during an interview on CNN that he spread the claims in an effort to draw attention to the influx of migrants “If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people then that's what I'm going to do,” he said clarifying that "it comes from firsthand accounts from my constituents meaning we're creating the American media focusing on it." who pledged at least $2.5 million in state funding last week to help Springfield officials with health care access and road safety called the threats to public safety of about 15,000 Haitians state officials say are in the city "a very sad thing." who said the city has found no credible reports of pets being harmed injured or abused by members of the Haitian immigrant community called the spreading of misinformation "disappointing." The parents of an 11-year-old boy who was killed in a traffic crash last year caused by a Haitian immigrant said last week that an "incessant group of hate-spewing people" was using their son's death for political gain many of whom were invited to Springfield by employers unable to fill jobs have said they are experiencing increased threats and harassment Carl William Wittenburg Monticello Carl William Wittenburg passed away peacefully in his daughter\u2019s home on the morning of Sunday Carl William Wittenburg passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home on the morning of Sunday Carl was survived by his children Derek Wittenburg (Cassanndra Joles) and Garrett (Rachel Seals) Wittenburg of Marion and Everett (Judy) Wittenburg of Blue Springs He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren Carl was preceded in death by his father Rev brother Lloyd Wittenburg and sister Getrude (Wittenburg) Borgman He enjoyed playing baseball at a young age To this day anyone who witnessed Carl’s pitches talk about his throw Carl loved cars and working (tinkering) on them He would share his enthusiasm of cars with his family and friends Carl was an avid bowler and won many trophies over the years Carl played many instruments including the flute Carl’s love of music was passed on to his children and grandchildren Carl spent most of his working career in manufacturing Bennett Manufacturing and Energy Manufacturing as a forklift operator He finished his working career as a cashier at Kardee’s 151 Peter and Paul Lutheran Church 21069 Prairie Hill Rd By Brandy BeardPublished: Sep 2024 at 10:17 AM EDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInALEXANDER CO. (WBTV) - A Lenoir man is now charged with murder after allegedly assaulting a man who he said made inappropriate comments about his teenage daughter Alexander County dispatch received a 911 call around 1:02 a.m 2 about an assault at the Wittenburg Access of Hickory Lake deputies with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office said they found 55-year-old Kenneth Young at the scene with head injuries He was taken to an area hospital before being transferred to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Deputies arrested 33-year-old Casey Charles Bentley on Sept 2 and originally charged him with assault inflicting serious bodily injury That charge was elevated to murder three days later with no bond a group of teenagers were gathered together in Young’s home in Alexander County when he allegedly made inappropriate comments to Bentley’s daughter the nature of which weren’t clarified by law enforcement Bentley then went to pick his daughter up from a home where Young was not present Bentley later found him at the Wittenburg Access landing a boat and the two began to argue Bentley then allegedly assaulted Young and was not at the scene when deputies arrived His first court appearance is scheduled for Sept Wittenburg's knowledge in social policy research pursuit of an evidence base to inform policy reforms and business development expertise will further strengthen Westat's strategic goals ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Westat welcomes David Wittenburg, PhD to our team as the new Social Policy and Economics Research Practice Director expertise in interventions that promote employment for people with disabilities and reputation as a compassionate leader make him a valuable addition to Westat's senior leadership team Wittenburg worked at Mathematica from 2005 to 2024 where he served in roles as a Senior Director for Disability Research He has two decades of experience in program evaluation for federal agencies including the Social Security Administration He is known for fostering a collaborative culture of inclusion and professional growth He was recognized for his leadership at the state and local level in a ceremony on May 2 He also served as an expert panel member to support SSA disability programs for two different panels for the National Academies of Science "We're excited to welcome David to our team, where his reputation for excellence and inclusiveness is a perfect complement to our strategic goals and will help to continue to guide our Social Policy and Economics Research work toward impactful solutions for our clients," notes Scott Cody, MPP About Westat (www.westat.com) Westat is a leader in research Our evidence-based findings help clients in government and the private sector accelerate advancements in health our dedication to improving lives through research and our approach to projects grounded in investigative curiosity and advanced technology are why clients find exceptional value in our work a Westat Associate Vice President for Statistics and Data Science has been elected a Fellow of the American Statistical.. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Health Care & Hospitals Computer & Electronics Personnel Announcements Do not sell or share my personal information: — Mandatory evacuations are underway in Taylorsville due to flooding from Hurricane Helene The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is going door to door at Fred Jolly Lane and River Shoals Ridge letting residents know there is a mandatory evacuation underway The Catawba River is threatening to flood their homes The evacuees will be sheltering at Wittenburg Volunteer Fire Department WCCB’s James Scott will have more details on WCCB News @ TEN Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application he is the son of Ann Marie (King) Wittenburg of Joppa MD and David Dwayne Wittenburg of White Hall He had attended Aberdeen High School and formerly played football for Emmorton Rec played the guitar and was self-taught on the piano and Lauren Wittenburg of Joppa; paternal grandparents Charles and Marilynn Borecky of White Hall AR and David and Patsy Wittenburg of Springdale He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents 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 14 days short of her 85th birthday passed away on February 14 MN under the wonderful care of Pioneer Staff and CHI Hospice Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service at the Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton ND Celebration of life and sharing will begin at 2:00 PM with a private burial later in the afternoon Nancy grew up on a farm near Grinnell Iowa and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1957 She was her dad’s right-hand “man” and he nicknamed her “Butch” growing up  Nancy was the 2nd oldest of four girls Nancy met Wally Wittenburg and were married on October 21 the romantic mailed her an engagement ring in the mail as he was stationed in the Navy in California they lived in California until Wally was shipped to Korea Nancy moved home to Grinnell where their first child Kim was born  After Wally finished his military service they started their lifelong career in the turkey industry Nancy and Wally continued to raise turkeys and be involved in the turkey industry for 45 years they were extremely involved in the community Nancy was the planner and organizer of just about any event put in front of her She could cook up a meal for 20 people in a matter of an hour and felt great accomplishments in giving back to her church Nancy would never shy away from planning a big event and angel food cakes (made from turkey eggs Nancy was most noted for her dedication to her husband providing spiritual guidance with the kindest and biggest heart  She will always be remembered for her warm welcoming smile and for making everyone feel at home Nancy is survived by her children Kim (Brian) Nelson and Troy (Cory Lidenberg) Wittenburg; grandchildren Hannah (Brandon) Hoenhause & Marah Wittenburg; great-grandchildren Brixten & Bristol Wittenburg; her sister Barbara (Eames) Callison and Dolly Marie (Eames) Pearce; brother and sisters-in-law The family thanks the staff at Pioneer Cottages in Breckenridge for the past seven years of care she has received the family has requested that memorials be made to the Gol-Aal Cemetery or a charity of your choice Sign In Register If you’ve ever been on a shoot with a mountain bike photographer or videographer you’ll know communication between athlete and lensman is paramount The most important communication is when the athlete should drop into their line Some shots can take hours to set up and even months to plan with drones in the air and the soft light hitting the ridge just so The last thing anyone wants to hear on these complicated sets is the rider at the top of the mountain yelling: “Wait The filmmakers at Anthill Films learned that a long time ago which is why no one in their crew ever says “go” when it’s time They say “anytime.” It’s also what they called their latest mountain bike feature film which was a partnership production with Red Bull Media House ANYTIME premiered during Crankworx this summer in front of a fervent crowd at the Whistler Conference Centre and the film is set to release for streaming Sept I caught up with director Darcy Wittenburg to chat about Anthill Films returning to make what they love most the amazing year that women of freeride are having and action sports films being about action again The interview has been edited for length and clarity Pique: You had just come off making two big documentaries (Long Live Chainsaw: The life and legacy of Stevie Smith and The Engine Inside: Using bicycles to build a better future) is ANYTIME a return to the roots of Anthill Films DW: “Both those documentaries had a pretty heavy subject matter While both films had positive and bright sides to them it was nice to make a film this time that dialled back the story a bit and focused on the action We had all sorts of ideas on how to theme the film all they really cared about was pushing themselves seeing each other progress and getting inspired by that forward movement of the sport So the goal for the film became ‘don’t say the word progression,’ but at the end of the day that’s what the sport of mountain biking will always be about So that’s what we focused the film on.”  You filmed biking in some pretty dramatic locations big-mountain riding and urban freeride settings How did you go about selecting these locations “It came down to the riders and the type of terrain they wanted to be in We selected places based on where we could call on our connections in the area (people who can help us get the project going) and how remote the place is we were looking at mountain ranges all over the world But we ended up choosing Chile because it had the terrain our riders wanted and it was within a 30-minute heli flight of a major hospital Riders need to know they have that safety net in order to push themselves to the edge we selected cities that had already hosted urban downhill races and where we could connect with locals who can organize closing down streets and building jumps off the side of houses It’s not the first time they’ve done this sort of thing in their cities.” It’s a big year for women’s freeride with a female category slopestyle event at Crankworx and women dropping into Red Bull Rampage for the first time How did ANYTIME celebrate this milestone?  “We made the conscious choice early on that it was high time there was a movie with 50/50 men and women We weren’t trying to draw attention to it and we haven’t used it in the marketing of the film We didn’t intend to separate the men and women in the film into their own segments that just sort of happened naturally when we asked the riders who they wanted to film with The Oregon segment had a balanced mix of genders though and we’d like to see more of that in future films.” You’ve always strived to push your own videography with your films—were there any special techniques or equipment you employed for ANYTIME “We used our backpack rig (which mounts a stabilized backwards-facing Red camera controlled by another operator) which was great for manoeuvring through the tight streets in Mexico When we used the same rig in Oregon I had to ride in front of the riders on an e-bike and it was quite scary matching their speeds and still making it around corners we had to use a Shot Over (a gyro-stabilized camera mounted directly to the nose of the helicopter) because of the scale of the lines they were riding Because of the elevation we were at and how long the shots were the drones could barely land before running out of battery Red Bull have their own F1 Shot Over that we could use for that segment.” It’s been 20 years since you released your first mountain bike film (under the previous iteration of the company “The Collective”) where do you see your filmmaking going from here "We certainly aren’t making enough money to retire any time soon so we might have to keep going for another 20 years to keep food on the table (laughs) We’ve already been talking about how this film has the potential to have a follow up or even a trilogy We have tons of ideas for action films that we want to do Every time we finish a film we’re always pretty hungry to start again because you never feel like you totally nailed it but when we were deep in the edit we caught ourselves getting sidetracked on what we wanted to do for the next film There’s lots coming down the pipe for sure.” ANYTIME streams on Red Bull TV starting Sept Vince Shuley worked marketing for Anthill Films from 2017 to 2020 and remains a huge fan of their filmwork. For questions, comments or suggestions for The Outsider, email [email protected] or Instagram @whis_vince.  the City of Raleigh has selected Mark Wittenburg as its new Chief Information Officer Wittenburg served as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Tempe Arizona and will bring over thirty years of IT experience to the City of Raleigh Wittenburg has extensive public sector experience he helped advance initiatives such as advancing regional digital equity by accelerating 5G and fiber installation deploying smart water meters to conserve water and building an organizational culture that embraces innovation Understanding that decisions are based on accurate data he built the model for the City of Tempe Mayor’s Data and Transparency Pillar to bring greater data governance to policing build community trust through data transparency and equity and build efficiencies between multiple departments responsible for public safety and community health he plans to bring that same passion for public service to the City of Raleigh leveraging thoughtful and appropriate technology to advance the priorities of the community "I am pleased to announce Mark Wittenburg as the City's next Chief Information Officer," said City Manager Marchell Adams-David Wittenburg is a progressive IT professional who leads with both innovation and equity in mind His ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization aligns perfectly with the needs of our organization." “I look forward to this incredible opportunity to serve the community of Raleigh and regional partners The people I have met here have been so welcoming and clearly proud of their city," said Wittenburg "I am excited to work with such a collaborative and visionary team of professionals I’m energized by the prospect of learning where my skills can be of the best and highest use in this world-class organization." Wittenburg holds a Master of Arts in Education as well as a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix and dogs Chewy and Luke look forward to calling Raleigh home they can’t wait to explore all the beauty North Carolina has to offer This feedback widget is not intended for customer service issues This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory Columbus-based Arcos a well-known tech-based resource management solutions firm serving the utility and critical infrastructure industries But in a sign of the times, while Arcos and its 150 employees will continue to stay put in north Columbus, Odus “Boogie” Wittenburg, will run the company remotely from Austin Arcos created its own new market niche in the early 2000s with a tech solution for allocating human and other assets for utilities and then other industries such as airlines as well as airlines including JetBlue and Southwest Would Arcos have considered a remote CEO prior to COVID but the move has allowed Arcos to take advantage of Wittenburg’s unique experience in enterprise software in the transition as former CEO Bruce Duff retires “He’s a great fit for this role technically “I have no doubt he’ll take ARCOS to the next level.” Cynthia Bent Findlay is a freelance writer Subscribe to the Montecito Journal’s Morning MoJo newsletter and get local news delivered to your inbox twice weekly Volunteering is a chance to give back to the community that supports you Being active in the community allows one to help with local causes while meeting the people who make up your community As Jean Von Wittenburg puts it: “Volunteering is fabulous That’s all I can say.” During her thirty or so years in Montecito Jean has served on the board at several institutions in the area and has loved every moment of it Although Jean has become a familiar face in the volunteering community she did not become very active until later in life.  She attended the Westlake School for Girls before it became a dual-gendered school She left for Stanford University to study Hispanic American Studies before returning back to L.A she tutored at the Vine Street School before working at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce in the World Trade Department as a bilingual secretary They had visited Montecito over the years on vacation and had always loved the area.  They’ve now been living in Montecito for some 30 years and while Jean always had her eye on community involvement it was her love for her community that inspired her to become more involved “Volunteering is a great way to make good friends who have common interests,” she says Jean was a docent at the Santa Barbara Zoo as well as a board member She was also active with The Braille Institute the 100-plus-year-old establishment that she finds to be a “wonderful organization.” Jean was most involved with the Montecito Association where she served several terms on the board she helped run Beautification Day for years and assisted with memberships or anything else she could she has not been able to volunteer with organizations but plans to get back to it as soon as she can Jean likes to be out and constructive in the community it gives her the chance to see her friends again.  They played often at the Los Angeles Tennis Club during their career days and continued playing on local courts when they settled in this area Jean mentioned that she has probably played every tennis court in town and would have lived on the courts The two have an interest in golf as well; they’ve played at many different courses over the years But tennis is Jean’s preferred sport.  Thanks to her participation in the zoo for so many years Jean and Davis have owned four collies who sprawled around their house on Mountain Drive; they wouldn’t move from their house until their last pet passed Jean has worked with the Humane Society to help organize a kitten visit for the residents of Casa Dorinda The residents were only able to have two kitten visits before the lockdown began furry visitors and Jean hopes to continue the program Jean had volunteered with the Humane Society previously but was about to become more involved when the quarantine hit She said she hopes to jump back in with them once things open up again.  Whether it’s helping clean up the area for Beautification Day or bringing furry visitors to the seniors of Casa Dorinda Jean enjoys serving the community that she so dearly loves Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Santa Barbara’s 7th Annual PHorum features the return of Dr neurobiologist and CEO & Chief Medical Officer for the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Buffalo celebrates our power to reclaim dying as a deeply meaningful […] Please copy and paste the following link to view the funeral service: https://vimeo.com/event/129090 2020 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie Lauren was a graduate of Aberdeen High School Class of 2010 and had attended Harford Community College and Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology She was employed by Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center in Pasadena for 2 years laughter and easy-going spirit would light up the room Lauren was very involved with Jon’s Place recovery center Lauren had a natural ability to see the good in everything Ally Wittenburg and her fiancé Thomas Camus; grandparents Charles & Marilynn Borecky of White Hall She was preceded in death by her younger brother Memorial Contributions may be made to Jon's Place This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing CLICK HERE for High School Football Scores SAN ANGELO, TX — Cynthia Lea McKethan Wittenburg the first and only female president of the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association she was dedicated to the organization and volunteered countless hours in various capacities Wittenburg worked with the SASSRA for 35 years she co-created the Women’s Department (now known as Creative Arts) with her friend Melba Cox and served as Superintendent for many years She also served as the SASSRA's first and only female President from 1997 to 1998 and received the Gold Spur Award in 2009 Cynthia Lea McKethan Wittenburg Wittenberg was a retired teacher who taught at SAISD schools A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday from 10 am to noon at Bentwood Country Club in San Angelo Memorials may be given in her honor to the Cynthia and Odus Wittenburg Memorial Scholarship Fund benefitting The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation (link and mailing address below) https://www.sanangelorodeo.com/p/giving The 92nd Annual San Angelo Rodeo begins soon and will run from April 5 to April 21 View Past Issues indie web and mobile news platform with a local audience larger than all the San Angelo TV stations Advertising here can transform your business We understand that seeing some stories may be difficult for some readers Our goal as a news organization is to report on matters of public interest with accuracy and fairness While we recognize that certain stories can be sensitive or unsettling we are committed to providing transparent and factual reporting to keep our community informed If there are specific inaccuracies or additional context you believe would enhance the story, we encourage you to share those with us for consideration. 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Contact us here 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 Kaleigh Wittenburg is one of the youngest competitors at the 2nd FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships in Montreal We asked her to tell us more about herself and her sport and I’ve been flying since I was six-years old Do you remember your first flight?Yes I do Do your parents skydive?My Dad is a skydiver How many days a week do you train?On a normal school week What discipline do you compete in?We’re doing Junior Freestyle Basically you combine tricks that you have learnt and put them into a routine depending on what you think the judges will like and who teaches you?There are a lot of great flyers Are you one of the youngest flyers here?I’m one of the youngest here because 13 is the minimum age for Juniors.  What about other people in the sport?Kyrah Poh [from Singapore] What do your friends at school think of you doing this sport and competing in a World Championships?Only my closest friends know because it’s kind of hard to explain the sport what does it feel like in the tunnel?It’s great The 2nd FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships is on 20-22 October 2017 in Laval, Montreal. Follow the action including the Livestream throughout the competition at www.wisc2017.com FAI - Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Design by Penceo - LAB 6 May 2025 7:57:26 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Here are the top state and local IT leaders to know to stay up to date on the latest technology trends Tempe CIO Mark Wittenburg turned to Arizona State University to help his city get smart about cleaning up graffiti New research from CDW reveals insights from AI experts and IT leaders Melissa Delaney is a freelance journalist who specializes in business technology She is a frequent contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines It’s a reality that prompted city leaders in Tempe to set a goal of reducing it to one instance per four square miles it attracts more and detracts from the overall appearance of the city,” says Tempe CIO Mark Wittenburg “But we had a very difficult time reaching our goal and part of it was just identifying it quickly enough.” The city needed a novel solution to an age-old problem, so it turned to Arizona State University’s Smart City Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) they devised a plan to dispatch garbage trucks equipped with ASUS high-definition cameras to film city streets use machine learning to analyze the footage and detect graffiti then send photos and geolocation tags via Esri geospatial information mapping software to the city’s graffiti team to abate it It’s one of many instances in which the city and university have teamed to solve real-world problems municipalities around the nation are serving as test beds for smart city initiatives with neighboring colleges tackling challenges ranging from transportation and public safety to homelessness and natural disasters “ASU’s been a great collaborator,” Wittenburg says Click the banner below to get access to a customized content experience by becoming an Insider. Staff, faculty and student interns from the ASU CIC — one of 13 worldwide Cloud Innovation Centers sponsored by Amazon Web Services — walked Tempe officials through Amazon’s “working backwards” process starting with the customer’s perspective and working backwards toward a solution and accelerating Wittenburg and his team’s development of machine learning algorithms we can program it to do almost anything,” Wittenburg says “It’s one of those technologies that’s limited just by the imagination.” EXPLORE: Why smart cities are installing kiosks for citizens. Tempe has benefitted not only from its own partnerships with ASU but from the college’s collaborations with other municipalities. For instance, the CIC used LIDAR aerial imagery uploaded into Esri geospatial mapping software to help the city of Scottsdale track and reduce the water it uses for landscaping Tempe then leveraged that code to meet its own goal of expanding its tree canopy and shade coverage news of the Scottsdale project spread as far as Durban where officials heard about the water conservation challenge and wound up working on a similar project with the CIC Percentage decrease in the average time cars spend in Pittsburgh’s new smart loading zones The CIC’s work is sponsored by ASU and AWS “There’s no charge to communities,” says CIC General Manager Ryan Hendrix “We encourage cities to pull down the code.” The CIC publishes everything it creates as open-source on its website. It’s a vendor- and cloud-agnostic organization, says Hendrix, although it does use many Amazon services, such as Amazon S3 cloud storage; the AWS Lambda coding platform; Amazon’s virtual private cloud; and Sidewalk which provides a long-range network for Amazon Internet of Things devices DISCOVER: How Austin's intelligent transportation systems are transforming Texas. The center used Amazon’s chatbot service for two initiatives: to address frequently asked questions for the city of Phoenix’s water services department; and to ease the spike in inquiries to the Crisis Response Network about eviction notices during the pandemic A student intern from the CIC worked with the Crisis Response Network to build the chatbot for its website ASU students do much of the work at the CIC providing technical assistance and strategic guidance in partnership with municipal experts With the experience added to their resumes many CIC interns go on to work for technology leaders “The work we do is not exactly rocket science,” Hendrix says “It’s just technologies that are available today that often these agencies don’t have the time or the knowledge or the manpower to address.” Commercial vehicles have a long history of idling at curbs but the unprecedented growth of pickup/drop-off services — e-commerce sales soared 43 percent in 2020 alone — has created new challenges for cities including increasing demand for loading zones from the UPS Grubhub and Uber vehicles that clog streets “All of these quick-turnaround deliveries were putting a real strain on our curb spaces,” explains Rylan Seifert, curb management and new mobility policy analyst for Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure the city launched a pilot of 20 smart loading zones using cameras automated metering and artificial intelligence boosting their efficiency and easing traffic congestion from vehicles that idle at the curb or drive around in search of parking REVIEW: Why citizens are demanding immediate data from municipalities. The yearlong curb optimization pilot, which started with a $100,000 grant from Automotus, a Los Angeles-based curb management software startup, grew into a three-year project thanks to a $3.8 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to develop zero-emissions deliveries in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is working with a team of partners including Carnegie Mellon University’s Metro21: Smart Cities Institute to produce modeling using the data they’re collecting from the smart loading zones and issue recommendations for lowering emissions The project also has an economic development component, because it increases parking turnover for restaurants and small businesses, and it helps drivers by sharing real-time data about parking availability. Reducing double-parking provides a public safety benefit which use license plate readers to automatically charge vehicles for the time they park we only had anecdotal information on our pressure points,” Seifert explains “Now we know how many cars park there per day This is all really important information for analyzing our curb policies to see where there are areas that need to be addressed.” the project tackled a variety of transportation and environmental challenges identifying open parking spaces and road condition monitoring “We’re focused on solving real-world problems and doing that through 21st century technology — hence the 21 in our name — that’s developed at Carnegie Mellon,” explains Karen Lightman “It’s not just a fancy technology that somebody created on a spreadsheet in the lab in a simulated environment.” Metro21, part of the international MetroLab Network launched through the White House Smart Cities Initiative of 2015 helped to create a model that’s been used around the world It defines smart cities broadly and has moved beyond the “city as a lab” model to one that is more diverse “It is about how to protect workers in a gig economy It’s about addressing food insecurity,” Lightman says “We dabble in everything and the kitchen sink when it comes to smart cities Visit Some Of Our Other Technology Websites: Tap into practical IT advice from CDW experts Michelle Wittenburg provides county officials with her career summary during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting The court approved a contract agreement with Wittenburg to provide lobbying services for the county Premium Content is available to subscribers only. 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The CompanyTutto su cameoIl nostro impegnoFornitoriNews & MediaCarrieraBackDr It has been the favourite in our frozen range since 1970 Oetker factory in Rhineland-Palatinate goes into operation The reunification of Germany opens new opportunities and sales markets another frozen food plant goes into operation – in Wittenburg in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania the staff at our production plant in Wittenburg can celebrate a proud anniversary Frozen pizzas have been produced here for 30 years now Oetker produces over 2.3 million pizzas a day in Germany alone Let's take a look at how it all began here in Wittenburg The Wittenburg plant shortly before commissioning in 1992… Obviously a lot has happened here in the last 30 years The fall of the Berlin Wall makes the long unthinkable a reality: Germany is reunited Not only for the people in East and West does this mean growing together but also for companies new opportunities arise Together with another manufacturer in the food industry Oetker therefore founds a joint venture in 1991 to produce in the then so-called "new federal states" with an initial investment volume of 60 million Deutsche Mark The town is excellently connected by the Autobahn 24 and the seaport of Hamburg and the reunited Berlin can be reached quickly The broad support of the population and local politics does the rest Oetker acquires all the shares in PIZZA-Frost GmbH so that the Wittenburg plant is now run by Dr The last construction work is finally completed in 1994 The construction site in 1992: the immediate vicinity to motorway 24 the completed high-bay warehouse and the social building are clearly visible the first line goes into operation with the production of Ristorante Salame The official opening follows in 1993 with an open day for the public The dough is mixed in large vats by machine the first pizza line goes into operation with Ristorante Salame (photos taken in 1996) Oetker has been active in frozen food since 1960 so an enormously extensive range has developed over the decades come off the production line in Wittenburg ready-made meals complement the production range These are dishes modelled on Asian national cuisines Customers can choose between rice and noodle dishes spring rolls or sea specialities based on authentic models 12 products from the China-Town line come off the production line in Wittenburg four pasta dishes from the Ristorante range are also produced Cakes and baked goods are also part of the portfolio in the early days of the plant in Wittenburg Ready meals are also produced in Wittenburg in the 1990s These includes the China-Town range with products such as.. the popular Ristorante product family also included pasta dishes These are also "Made in Wittenburg" Up to 1200 kg of pasta can be cooked and 2300 kg of vegetables mixed every hour The manufacturers of the machines used are as international as the dishes 104,000 ready meals are produced per day in two shifts Oetker introduces the first industrially produced pizza calzone in 1994 this Italian speciality is also produced in Wittenburg from the mid-1990s The ultra-modern facilities can be adapted accordingly Oetker is the first company to produce Pizza Calzone on an industrial scale The Ristorante Calzone is also produced in Wittenburg as of 1996 The machinery used is as international as the products an recipes themselves The plants come from manufacturers in Belgium the decision is made to concentrate completely on pizza production New pizza lines are built and Wittenburg becomes the development centre for production and processes around dough-based Dr Today the plant is the largest employer in the region The workforce has now grown to over 1,000 employees 180 pizza and snack variations are produced today using the most modern methods The Wittenburg plant is thus well prepared for the challenges of the future so that many more anniversaries can certainly be celebrated Scopri di piùCarriera Sala Stampa Sostenibilità Sedi e Brand Gruppo Oetker cameo Professional Per i media Per le/i candidat* Per i fornitori Etica e Compliance Privacy e Cookie Policy Note legali Struttura Societaria Senior Ziciah Gibson has been a busy young lady during her four years at Cambridge High School Gibson has been an example of what hard work and dedication can get you in life both academically as well as in athletics as she participated in track tennis and volleyball all four years at Cambridge Gibson carries a perfect 4.0 GPA and is class Valedictorian Gibson has finished her Bobcats' athletic career with a pretty impressive mark as well.  Gibson was awarded her fourth varsity letter which was her 17th total varsity letter in all to accomplish a goal she set as a middle school athlete "Those 17 letters represent the hard work and dedication to sports in high school and it also represents how much it all meant to me," Gibson explained. "It’s a goal I sent out to accomplish in the 7th grade and it feels amazing to have achieved it." All Gibson's hard work and dedication has now landed her at opportunity at the next level after recently signing her Letter of Intent to attend Wittenberg University and run track for the Tigers "I have committed to run track at Wittenberg," Gibson stated. "The plan is for me to become a multi As a multi I will compete in the heptathlon It was definitely a difficult decision choosing which sport I wanted to play in college but track has always been one of my favorite and Wittenberg made it clear that I could have a big future in that area." Gibson explained that one trip to Springfield to tour the campus at Wittenberg was pretty much all she needed to reach her decision "My first ever visit to Wittenberg was in July going into my senior year At that visit I feel in love with the community and family aspect of Witt," Gibson explained "There was not one person I met that was grumpy or in a bad mood Everyone was so happy and welcoming and I couldn’t ask for anything more Their professors understand we are real people with lives and understand that I will be a student athlete and are willing to always work with me I also felt so much support and encouragement from my future coaches and teammates." the daughter of Tim and Tamara Gibson explained the support and guidance both her parents have provided has helped make her ready for the jump to the collegiate level "Heading into the college athletics I honestly feel that I couldn’t be more prepared we still compete and work as hard as any other school," Gibson continued. "I have my coaches to thank for that Having them both as coaches for the past 4 years has really had the biggest effect "Although we would have some days of butting heads in reality they just wanted to best for me and made sure they did what they had to to help me succeed," the CHS senior added "They have been my biggest supporter all the way through and have put me in this position that I am today fully ready and prepared for the next level." Gibson plans to major in education field and has already a defined goal in mind following graduation "I will be majoring in Education," Gibson said "Their education program is fabulous and they are all for getting their students out there as soon as possible I am so excited to learn and get to experience all that is in store there "My plan right now is to become a high school English teacher and coach in the future as well," Gibson continued "This area has always been my passion and I am so excited to get what I love to do for the rest of my life." Gibson has already decided she has made the right choice for her college destination as she feels right at home already I have been told many times how great of a fit I will be at Witt and I really do believe that," Gibson said. "I am excited to work with people that are wanting to constantly get better and are striving for greatness like myself. I have already felt the support as I needed as my future coach’s are always checking up on me I cannot wait to grow with these people and make new relationships." From left to right: Ira Mabel (Planning & Development) Rob Reynolds (City CISO) and  James Alberque (City IT) City of Raleigh IT leaders attended the 2023 North Carolina IT Leadership Forum on March 7 in Raleigh This forum brought together current and emerging technology leaders with industry partners to provide opportunities for collaboration while addressing important policy and leadership issues surrounding the future of digital government City IT leaders also participated on panel discussions including: City IT leaders also serve on the program’s Advisory Board including GIS & Emerging Technology Manager James Alberque as well as Reynolds The Advisory Board helps create content for the forum This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory.