The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home website burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery in Lindsay Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m Home for Funerals in Norfolk is in charge of arrangements at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk NE to Peter and Angela (Weidner) Herchenbach She attended school through the 8th grade and completed two grades in one year Elda lived on the family farm while having various outside jobs including babysitting for family she had polio and spent a lengthy time in the hospital recovering She attended dances and met her future husband at a dance in Humphrey NE where the band Duffy Belorad was performing She was a member of Holy Family Church in Lindsay for many years and was very active in the church and the Holy Family Guild She belonged to a local neighborhood card club and Hometts Extension Club Elda and Lee started a small cleaning business where they cleaned and performed winter and summer maintenance at local medical clinics and homes She assisted her daughter Renee with her daycare where she enjoyed holding the babies She was very active in the church as a member of the Bound for Glory Choir and had a holy hour of perpetual adoration She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and past Co-President of the Alter Society.  She was a member of the Rosary Crusade and a small rosary group She loved her family and friends and enjoyed coffee Jerry Herchenbach of Columbus and Mary (Ivan) VanDyke of Norfolk; in-laws Father Joe Hemmer of Manitowoc Deloris Herchenbach of Columbus; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and many nieces Albert and Antonette Hemmer; daughter-in-law Peg Hemmer; granddaughters Abby Hemmer and Katie Jo Gronenthal; great-granddaughter Memorials are requested to the family for future designation.  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.homeforfuneralsinc.com NEPTUNE CITY — A popular Jersey Shore area pizzeria has shared video proof of an impressive new record Pete & Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria has been a landmark for its delicious pizza and its tempting Whole Pie Eater’s Club challenge A single diner has up to 30 minutes to devour an entire they go home with a collector’s shirt And these coveted shirts switch up in design seasonally so there have been patrons of all ages up for the challenge There have also been a couple of competitors within the past year smashing records Last August, Spencer Linnert managed to eat a whole pie in just under 2 minutes Pete and Elda’s posted to its social media pages that a new record was set it was completed by a distinguished visitor — the driver of the iconic Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Connor Wolff, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sat down and devoured an XXL pie in 1 minute and 55 seconds, as seen in a video shared to the restaurant’s Facebook page. The stunned look on Connor’s fellow Whole Pie new member says it all — his approach was a wonder to behold The rules to score a collector's shirt: Finish an entire XXL Pie in one sitting (30 minutes or less) by yourself Pete and Elda's does not accept reservations Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom Gallery Credit: Dan Zarrow Pete and Elda's is beloved for its Whole Pie Eater’s Club challenge — where a new record was set by a distinguished guest.\nRead More Pete & Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria has been a landmark for its delicious pizza and its tempting Whole Pie Eater’s Club challenge Last August, Spencer Linnert managed to eat a whole pie in just under 2 minutes Connor Wolff, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sat down and devoured an XXL pie in 1 minute and 55 seconds, as seen in a video shared to the restaurant’s Facebook page. The stunned look on Connor’s fellow Whole Pie new member says it all — his approach was a wonder to behold Pete and Elda's does not accept reservations Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Beloved wife of the late Wilfredo Quiles Colon Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many Elda found joy in life’s simple pleasures She also had a special fondness for elephant figurines which she lovingly collected over the years where a funeral service will be held on Saturday 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 Northeast/North Central Nebraska’s most trusted Samuel Beardslee and Joseph Hemmer will officiate Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne is in charge of the arrangements at the United Methodist Church in Meadow Grove Inurnment will follow at the parish cemetery of Howells are pending at Minnick Funeral Home in West Point Burial will follow at New Lutheran Cemetery in Norfolk Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierce with the Rev Burial will be at the church cemetery in rural Pierce of Stanton are pending at Home for Funerals-Stanton at Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk with the Revs WeatherThreat.com Closings Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - 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This includes more than 1GW of projects nearing construction in Texas where the company is one of the largest BESS developers The $200m term loan initially went through in June 2023 with Aiga Nuveen joined in December 2023 as a co-anchor to help provide debt and structured equity solutions said: “Spearmint has distinguished itself as a leader in both developing and safely operating utility-scale BESS projects in ERCOT [Electric Reliability Council of Texas] and ISOs [independent system operators] nationally As we continue to focus our efforts on identifying and providing capital to exceptional companies that are championing the energy transition we are excited to partner with the Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit and Aiga teams to support the strategic growth and development of Spearmint’s BESS portfolio.” added: “We are proud to welcome Elda River as a financing partner as we continue growing our BESS portfolio and developing our project pipeline “The Elda River team has a proven track record of successfully investing in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors and shares our mission of enabling nationwide access to cost-effective clean energy Their partnership further underscores investors’ trust in Spearmint’s ability to meaningfully contribute to a greener future through battery energy storage.” totalling more than ten gigawatt-hours of capacity across four regions in the US According to the US Energy Information Administration battery energy storage capacity in the US has continuously increased since 2021 and is expected to increase by 89% in 2024 Texas has the second-largest battery storage capacity of all the states Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Direct Cremation Services - $1,395Our Direct Cremation package includes the cremation container and all necessary crematory fees Every cremation is performed on-site at Scobee Funeral Home ensuring your loved one stays in our care from the moment they arrive until their cremated remains are returned to you This package includes a casket and outer burial container Listen on Suno Your browser may not work with certain site. 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How much do you know about the history of Hispanic and Latino culture and community in Rockford In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month the Rockford Register Star has partnered with La Onda to help share and celebrate the impact of Hispanic and Latino people businesses and organizations in and around the Rockford area National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized each year from Sept Visit rrstar.com or the Rockford Register Star newspaper each day to read about the people and places that make up Rockford's Latino community Elda De La Rosa's journey into the world of fashion is a testament to her roots and influences she was immersed in a culture that celebrated femininity and artistry through clothing Her early experiences with fittings and dress consultations not only sparked her passion for design but also laid the foundation for her creative expression at such a young age introduced her to a blend of cultures The strong emphasis on significant life events like baptisms and weddings in her Latina heritage inspired her to create gowns that embody not just beauty but also the deep emotional connections tied to these celebrations De La Rosa's designs reflect the intricate details and vibrant colors that are hallmarks of her cultural background allowing her to honor her identity while also making a mark in the fashion world creativity and an unwavering commitment to celebrating beauty through fashion De La Rosa Couture is a fashion boutique located at 53 E. 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Pasadena police investigating deadly Christmas Eve shooting She does not wear glasses or contact lenses Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved a Mississippi Delta girl who swapped small-town newsrooms for big-city screens at Houston’s KPRC 2 is all about telling stories—whether it’s on the web you’ll find her outside soaking up nature or hunting down the best food spots TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC This article is a part of Entrepreneur Middle East's Special Edition: 50 Visionary Women Elda Choucair is CEO of Omnicom Media Group MENA spearheading the group's growth and transformation since 2021 she has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results and driving the group's digital and technological advancements The agency brands under her leadership have consistently been recognised as top-performing companies in the region and MENA Digital Awards and being recognised by COMvergence Choucair is committed to creating a more equitable and sustainable industry She actively contributes to industry organisations and is widely acknowledged as a leading figure in the region Her exceptional leadership has been recognised by Forbes (100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen/Global Meets Local) Arabian Business (Dubai 100) and Campaign Middle East (Power List) She was also announced as a Cannes Lions Awarding Jury member in 2024 We'll be in your inbox every morning Monday-Saturday with all the day’s top business news best advice and exclusive reporting from Entrepreneur Zephyr announced that it has raised over $60M in new growth capital led by Elda River Capital ("Elda River") and The Pritzker Organization (TPO) Zephyr will use the new funding to support additional home services business acquisitions and continued technical innovation This latest round brings Zephyr's total funding to nearly $100M since it started operating in November 2022 Zephyr is a technology-enabled home services platform built with the technician at the center Zephyr acquires local service providers in targeted markets integrates them into a unified technology and productivity platform and drives growth at those local brands with centralized support in recruiting and profit for local HVAC brands across the country "Zephyr is accelerating the digital transformation of home services," said Michael Dean "The Zephyr platform prioritizes the technician experience to deliver improved customer comfort through superior service enhanced technician knowledge and the installation of more energy efficient mechanical systems." and plumbing market captures over $125B spend each year but the industry is facing a 50% projected technician labor shortage that is set to undermine an already fragmented market The employee experience in the skilled trades has fallen far behind other industries which has made it very difficult to attract and retain talent. As the first technician-centric operating platform Zephyr is solving this problem by utilizing technology and people management to differentially attract and retain technicians "We are excited to partner with the team in accelerating the growth at Zephyr," said Billy Nand Managing Director at The Pritzker Organization "Zephyr's differentiated strategy is poised to create a unique platform in home services." Zephyr has closed on twelve acquisitions to date in a handful of target geographies DC; Houston; Palm Beach/South Florida; and Denver.  With the company's current funding the team expects to eclipse $100 million of revenue this year and is organically growing over 25% Zephyr is led by CEO and Co-founder Shawn Weidmann who has over 15 years of executive experience leading and scaling businesses with expansive front-line employee bases and most recently served as CEO of private-equity backed Spring Education the largest network of  private PS-12 schools in the US Shawn is joined by Chief Financial Officer Michelle DiPasquale who has more than 20 years of PE-backed CFO experience and deep multi-site M&A experience; and Chief Product & Technology Officer Kevin McDunn who has 20+ years experience developing mobile-first productivity applications a leading creation-oriented investment firm focused on building industry-transforming businesses from the ground up alongside Co-founder and current Head of Strategy who brings significant consumer services and M&A experience from his roles at Harry's and L Catterton representatives from Elda River and TPO will join Zephyr's board of directors a founding member of Triangle Peak Partners will also join Zephyr's board as an observer Morgan is the former president and current lead director at Kinder Morgan one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America "We've assembled an incredible team in pursuit of our mission to perfect the home services experience," said Weidmann "We're thrilled to use this investment to build on Zephyr's early momentum and continue driving growth efficiency and success in the industry – while ensuring technicians are at the core of everything we do." 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage today announced that Elda River Capital Management a real assets investment firm focused on energy transition and infrastructure opportunities has joined its US$200 million enhanced credit facility alongside Nuveen’s Energy Infrastructure Credit team and Aiga Capital Partners The term loan supports the continued development and operation of Spearmint’s 4.1 GW portfolio of battery energy storage system (BESS) assets which includes over 1 GW of projects nearing construction in Texas’ ERCOT power market and Revolution 150 MW / 300 MWh BESS project in West Texas The loan will also support the continued expansion of Spearmint’s project development pipeline across the US “Spearmint has distinguished itself as a leader in both developing and safely operating utility-scale BESS projects in ERCOT and ISOs nationally we are excited to partner with the Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit and Aiga teams to support the strategic growth and development of Spearmint’s BESS portfolio,” said Craig Rohr “We are proud to welcome Elda River as a financing partner as we continue growing our BESS portfolio and developing our project pipeline The Elda River team has a proven track record of successfully investing in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors and shares our mission of enabling nationwide access to cost-effective clean energy Their partnership further underscores investors’ trust in Spearmint’s ability to meaningfully contribute to a greener future through battery energy storage,” added Cory Magnuson “We are very pleased with Spearmint’s continued progress on developing and operating their best-in-class BESS assets The addition of Elda River as a financing partner is a testament to Spearmint’s success and substantial pipeline alongside the continued support of Aiga,” commented Don Dimitrievich Portfolio Manager for Nuveen’s Energy Infrastructure Credit team Spearmint secured its US$200 million term loan with Aiga an investment management firm that provides flexible capital solutions to North American-based companies developing sustainable infrastructure assets Nuveen’s Energy Infrastructure Credit team which provides private debt and structured equity solutions to assist companies transitioning to a low carbon economy while also ensuring energy security The Summer 2024 issue of Energy Global starts with a guest comment from Terrawatt on the streamlining of the permitting process in Italy before moving on to a regional report from Frost & Sullivan on the energy landscape in Asia Pacific This issue looks at key topics such as wind installation vessels Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/energy-storage/23072024/elda-river-to-support-spearmint-energy-in-us-bess-project/ Lantana Capital Ltd has been appointed as the mandated sell-side advisor for the public auction of Heliosphera SA's bankrupt solar panel factory in Tripoli Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): Already a member? Sign in here Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — Officials confirmed a West Valley school board president has been removed from her position amid an investigation into sexual harassment claims Tolleson Union High School District confirmed to Arizona’s Family that Dr Elda Luna-Najera was replaced as the governing board president on Wednesday night Officials say she was replaced “so that school business could proceed.” Kino Flores was voted as the new board president Steve Chapman will serve as vice president Luna-Najera will remain as a member of the Tolleson Union High School District board Arizona’s Family reported an “outside independent party” was called in to investigate claims of sexual harassment Superintendent Jeremy Calles reportedly filed the complaint after months of unwanted sexual advances by then-president Dr Superintendent Calles claimed the unwanted advances began last December He said when he rebuffed Luna-Najera in April she leveraged her position as governing board president to try to force him out “I’m all for gender equality and empowering our women and bringing them up to leadership positions but there’s two sides of that coin,” he previously said See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description Elda Maria Roman, associate professor of English, has been awarded the 2024 Gulf Coast Prize in Nonfiction for her essay “Qualifying Exams.” The work offers a nuanced exploration of personal and systemic struggles artfully weaving together themes of self-discipline and societal expectations The prize includes a $1,500 award and publication in Gulf Coast a literature and fine arts journal housed at the University of Houston’s English department Copyright © 2025 University of Southern California A 48-year-old worker’s life was saved thanks to the swift response of two officers from Elda’s Local Police The injured party suffered a 380-volt electric shock at a company in the Finca Lacy industrial estate. The Council confirmed the details of the heroic intervention earlier this week The officers rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call via 112 reporting that a worker had lost consciousness in a workplace accident they found the man unconscious inside a van showing signs of cyanosis and in full cardiac arrest while the other prepared the defibrillator carried in their patrol car Before the emergency medical team (SAMU) arrived, the officers managed to deliver several defibrillator shocks and continued with resuscitation efforts. Their quick actions kept the man alive long enough for medical professionals, supported by a second police patrol, to intubate and stabilise him. He was then taken in critical condition to Elda Hospital they accompanied the ambulance to the hospital where the patient remained in a very serious condition for several days he is now out of danger and continues to recover A follow-up investigation revealed that the worker had been electrocuted after grabbing a cable from a faulty electrical installation at his workplace A colleague managed to pull him away from the cable but the shock had already caused significant injuries The entities retain commitments from Double Eagle management Apollo Global Management affiliates and other strategic partners EnCap Investments and the team behind Double Eagle companies have expanded their strategic partnership forming Double Eagle Energy Holdings V (Double Eagle V) and Tumbleweed Royalty V (Tumbleweed V) with $2.5bn in equity Double Eagle V will primarily invest in oil and gas properties across the Permian Basin Tumbleweed V will focus on royalty and mineral investments across multiple US basins Double Eagle co-chief executive officers Cody Campbell and John Sellers said: “We have enjoyed our partnership with EnCap and are pleased to expand the relationship We have a great deal of confidence in our team and are proud of the assets we have been able to assemble and the incredible operational efficiency that we have been able to achieve “With the financial strength of our partners and the tremendous commercial and operational momentum we have built we are well-equipped to confidently pursue even greater ambitions in the Permian Basin.” The same management team that led the predecessor companies formed Double Eagle V and Tumbleweed V EnCap managing partners Jason DeLorenzo and Doug Swanson said: “We have enjoyed working with the Double Eagle team and are excited to continue our partnership after the tremendous success of Double Eagle IV to date.” Diamondback Energy recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire subsidiaries of Double Eagle IV Midco The assets being acquired cover approximately 40,000 net acres in the Midland Basin’s core and are expected to produce 27,000 barrels of oil per day Double Eagle will receive approximately 6.9 million shares of Diamondback’s common stock and a cash payment of $3bn View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Many people would say that it is absolute madness to keep on doing the same thing expecting to get a different result or for something different to happen ' + jQuery.trim(megaMenuData[i].channelCaption) + ' ' + jQuery.trim(mainmegaMenuData[i].mainChannelCaption) + ' Superintendent of Schools Aníbal Soler had the pleasure of announcing the leadership appointment of Elda Perez-Mejia as the Founding Principal of Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School one of two new schools opening for the 2024-2025 school year Perez-Mejia is a veteran educator who most recently served as the principal of the Eugenio Maria de Hostos MicroSociety School She has been an educator in the Yonkers Public Schools since 1993 and Assistant Director of the YPS Bilingual Department She has significantly improved student performance and maintained the Good Standing status of the Eugenio Maria de Hostos MicroSociety School for 12 years Perez-Mejia earned a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Pace University a Master’s in Bilingual Education from Long Island University and a Master’s in School and District Supervision from Fordham University Her commitment to education and community support earned her the Yonkers Public Schools Administrator of the Year award in 2013-2014 Content © 1996 - var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Yonkers Public Schools Copyright © 2012 - var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Schoolwires Best of the Capitol School district to probe sexual harassment allegations against lawmaker A Democratic state representative also serving as the president of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board is under investigation for alleged sexual harassment toward the district’s superintendent and creating a hostile work environment The school district has hired an outside firm to investigate the allegations against Rep the board’s vice president Kino Flores said during a board meeting Tuesday night District Superintendent Jeremy Calles said he filed a sexual harassment and hostile work environment complaint against Luna-Nájera, 12News reported on Friday The board held a meeting Friday to consider Calles’ contract and he told the station he believed Luna-Nájera was retaliating against him for rejecting her advances and he believed she tried to get the board to terminate his position as superintendent “At no point has the board considered terminating the superintendent’s employment,” Flores said Tuesday The board’s Friday emergency meeting only had one agenda item the board members discussed in executive session Luna-Nájera didn’t respond to requests for comment after Tuesday’s meeting Calles told The Arizona Capitol Times he was unable to comment further on the matter while it is under investigation Calles told 12News on Friday that Luna-Nájera had made advances towards him from December to April Two school board members of Littleton Elementary School District also called for Luna-Nájera’s resignation Board members Markus Ceniceros and Rachel Barnett wrote a letter to the board Monday and expressed their concern with the “troubling” allegations against Luna-Nájera especially in a manner that creates a toxic environment It erodes trust in district leadership and sets a harmful example for our students,” Ceniceros and Barnett wrote in their letter Leezah Sun’s campaign for state Senate during the primary 2024 primary election Sun resigned from the House after the House Ethics Committee determined she threatened a lobbyist with the city of Tolleson and Luna Najera was appointed in February to the seat Sun vacated representing Legislative District 22 Barnett was also involved in a child custody dispute in which Sun improperly intervened in June 2023 Sun allegedly attempted to prevent the transfer of the children per a court order and Barnett was the mother in the case Luna-Najera recently won her primary race to advance to the general election for a House seat in LD22 along with House Minority Leader Lupe Contrearas Luna-Nájera beat the runner-up in the race LD22 leans heavily toward Democrats and is not in the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission’s competitive range “We know the integrity of this investigation is critical to our teachers to our parents and to the community that we serve,” Flores said “We have reached no conclusion regarding the allegations We will not rush to judgment and we have resolved to consider all information available and get all facts Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Essential news and information about Arizona government and new singers perform with the jazz trio Jeremy Berlin has arranged yet another special night of music He has invited 12 singers — some whose names are likely familiar and others who may be new to you — to join his jazz trio at Pathways on Feb 1 and 2 (the lineup will be the same both nights) The inspiration for the event came from his experience about 15 years ago when he was invited to take part in a tribute to Nina Simone: “It was an ingenious concept by a promoter to assemble members of Nina Simone’s original band after she passed away including her daughter and original band members featuring various interpretations of Nina Simone’s music.” it struck him to put together a similar kind of review but with his own twist: “It’s going to be to make performers sing music that is not necessarily in their wheelhouse or that they don’t think it’s in their wheelhouse It will present people who don’t necessarily sing jazz I think it hit people to have such a parade of personalities “I’ve had an interesting time thinking about who hasn’t done this before and mixing them with experienced professionals who has entertained for many years here and in Boston: “Vivian is a thorough pro not just a great singer but also a great entertainer.” Mark Grandfield performs various forms of music and advertisements for a living: “He’s really specific they just get this sense that there’s a new generation coming to see that than to see the seasoned pros.” Berlin refers to Allison Roberts as another up-and-coming singer performs around the Island: “She’s got an absolutely stunning voice It’s the kind that when she starts to sing because it’s just a remarkably beautiful voice.” Another newcomer is T.J who works at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School “He sent me a couple of songs that I liked He is a classic example of somebody who’s never done this will accompany each singer: “We have to learn all the songs people have come to us with ones that aren’t jazz at all We have to decide how we are going to make those songs something that we can deliver.” Berlin gives an example with Charlie Granquist He wants no part in singing jazz standards He’s going to sing ‘Moon River’ and a song by Orville Peck We’re going to do our best to make that song legitimate but to do it justice and give Charlie a platform to sing.” will perform originals: “Isaac Taylor has selected two pretty difficult but interesting jazz songs by Bob Dorough best known for writing ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ He’s kind of iconoclastic and eccentric in the way he sings songs Isaac has had lots of music around him all his life will be performing straight-up jazz standards well-known singer here with a wedding band Berlin has known her since she was about 10 he arranged the Friday night coffeehouse when the kids were in the West Tisbury School: “We always had to close the show with Darby because nobody could follow her.” his trio’s aim is clear: “We’re there to make the singers shine and to provide them with a comfortable bed in a nice setting for their songs.” Performances occur on Feb. 1 and 2 at Pathways Arts. Doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm show. For more information, visit pathwaysmv.org/music-2 The MV Times comment policy requires first and last name for all comments The Family Interactive feature enhances An Amazing Life Authorized family members can securely access their loved one's memorial website settings at any time Please enter the name and email details so that we can send your friend a link to the online tribute No names or addresses will be collected by using this service Please enter your question / comment below: A receipt has been emailed to the address provided Agreement with Policy and Continued Use of Site PLEASE NOTE: The reproduction of any copyrighted images is forbidden without express written permission from the copyright holder any image in violation of any copyright laws you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories one week prior to the anniversary of death The email will only serve as a reminder should you choose to connect with the family at what will no doubt be a difficult time Please select your relationship to the deceased and add your email address before submitting Consumer Information Guide 72 passed away peacefully in her home in Idaho falls June 26,2024 with her loving husband by her side Darlene or known as Dar was born in Rexburg Idaho to Frank H She attended school in Egin Idaho where she grew up on the family farm Later attending and graduating from Idaho Falls High School Then moving on to Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Idaho State University Darlene was known for her kindness and helping others which shown brightly in her career working with adults with Disabilities She was always there with a listening ear and ready to serve the best way she knew how Everyone close to her has a crocheted item from one of her favorite past times of crocheting Lovingly thinking of that individual with every loop guiding to the daughters or granddaughters who also took up the hobby Darlene and her soul mate David Smith married in Ucon Idaho February 1,1991 Later sealed in the Church of Latter-day Saints temple in Rexburg Idaho They have shared 34 years of building a life for them and their children in the Idaho falls Darlene is survived by her adoring husband David S David and Darlene’s 13 grandchildren,18 Great Grandchildren and her youngest Sister Charlene Turnage Sisters Donna Flint two adoptive daughters Julie Walter White and Christin Archer Caldwell She was greatly loved and missed even more by all the lives she has touched A memorial service will be announced at a later time © 2015 - 2025 EastIdahoNews.com LLC In a governing board meeting at the Tolleson Union High School District Tuesday night board members announced a settlement with Superintendent Jeremy Calles in two of his U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims; one of which alleged sexual harassment from a board member Calles filed a sexual harassment complaint against then-board president Dr the board said the previous board withheld information from the investigation Do you have a concern in your community or a news tip Connect with us: share@abc15.com Facebook | Instagram | YouTube “The current board also reviewed the findings of a sexual harassment investigation was responsible for pursuing a physical relationship demonstrate conduct unbecoming of a public official,” the statement read Calles’ contract was up for discussion months ago it was tabled as Luna-Najera “exercised her authority as the swing vote to table the renewal of Superintendent Calles’s contract—despite having enough votes to approve it.” The board also said power dynamics were involved and “exploited and outlined the retaliatory measures taken against Superintendent Calles when he resisted these advances.” Calles had put in a second EEOC complaint when the board voted for him to work from home after the investigation was released The board reached a settlement with Calles of $450,000 along with the renewal of his contract “This resolution reflects the board’s commitment to resolving these matters responsibly and moving forward in a constructive manner,” a statement read ABC15 reached out to both the House Republican and Democratic communications managers about any possible ethics complaints or investigations into Rep The House Republican communications spokesperson told ABC15 that a complaint has not been filed against the representative A spokesperson with the House Democrats told ABC15 that they are unaware of an ethics investigation involving Rep Report a typo