Iowa – Iowa Wild General Manager Matt Hendricks today announced the American Hockey League (AHL) club has signed forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine to an amateur try-out contract (ATO) and a plus-6 rating in 40 games with Ohio State (NCAA) in 2024-25 181-pound forward played for Northeastern University for four seasons (2020-24) Fontaine served as the team’s alternate captain during the 2023-24 season.  native skated with the Chicago Steel in the USHL and a plus-36 rating in 105 games during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons Fontaine was originally selected by the Nashville Predators in the seventh round (202nd overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft.  Visit http://www.iowawild.com/pressbox for the latest news and information from the team including press releases Iowa Wild games are now streaming on AHLTV on FloHockey. Fans can visit FloHockey.tv now to create a free account purchase subscriptions for the 2024-25 season and watch all Iowa Wild games online.     Map data from OpenStreetMap 5-7 p.m.Virginia Department of Forestry900 Natural Resources Dr. This design-build project bundle will implement innovative intersection and streetscape improvements in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville These three projects will be combined into a single design-build contract funded by SMART Scale. Design-build is an alternative project delivery method in which the design-build contractor is responsible for both the design and construction phases of a project Because this project delivery method is more streamlined than a traditional design-bid-build process projects are often constructed faster and can maximize the use of resources and project funds 29 Business (Fontaine Avenue) to mitigate congestion in this heavily traveled area just north of Interstate 64.  29 Bypass northbound traffic will use the new U-turn location to access westbound Interstate 64 A shared use path will also be constructed along the south side of Fontaine Avenue beneath the U.S and includes crosswalks at the interchange ramps to the south Several stakeholders are engaged in the project the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia This project will address existing traffic congestion as well as the anticipated rise in peak-hour traffic resulting from planned developments along Fontaine Avenue Safety and traffic flow will also be improved by eliminating conflicting movements at the U.S 29 Bypass northbound left-turn lane onto I-64 westbound These improvements will enhance interchange operations improve capacity and reduce significant delays.  UPC: 118868; State ID: 6029-002-007; Federal ID: NHPP-002-7(069) The work for this improvement involves constructing a shared-use path on the south side of U.S 29 Business (Fontaine Avenue Extended) between Westerly Avenue and the east side of Lewis Street and includes crosswalk installation at key locations The City of Charlottesville requested that VDOT administer this project Fontaine Avenue is a mixed use residential/commercial gateway to Charlottesville and the University of Virginia; it is used by people who walk The purpose of the project is to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities as well as safety for all road users During construction in both 2027 and 2028 from late May to mid-August a one-way traffic pattern on Fontaine Avenue is expected to be in place UPC: 109484; State ID: U000-104-296; Federal ID: NHPP-5104(255) This improvement will reconstruct the existing signalized intersection of Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) and District Avenue/Cedar Hill Road intersection in Albemarle County as a multi-lane hybrid roundabout pedestrian crossings would be added at all four legs of the intersection At a June 2024 citizen information meeting While some public comments favored Alternative A the city council ultimately voted during their August 5 2024 meeting to move forward with Alternative B in order to maintain a full connection in all directions of the roundabout The purpose of the project is to better facilitate traffic through the intersection of Hydraulic Road and District Avenue to improve safety and maintain pedestrian accommodations the project will accommodate additional traffic at the intersection to allow for recent turning movement prohibitions at the US-29 and Hydraulic Road intersection UPC: 124021; State ID: 0743-M03-002; Federal ID: STP-5104(337) this project bundle aims to enhance safety pedestrian accomodations and travel efficiency at three locations in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County The following materials were prepared for the May 22 Lat/long: ' + markerLat.trim().substring(0,9) + ' The estimated schedule is subject to change Estimated cost of the project: $66.5 million Hydraulic Road and District Avenue roundabout: See this web page for project history Want to know about road work in the counties of Albemarle Follow Culpeper District's Facebook and X (Twitter) accounts for information about major construction projects Please note that this file is not ADA compliant The consortium includes Ballard Power Systems Fontaine Modification is serving as the vehicle and systems integrator It is assembling the fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) on a 26,000-pound GVWR straight truck chassis at its flagship Charlotte Ballard Power Systems is supplying the fuel cell system and Forsee Power is supplying the high-voltage battery system Linamar Corporation is providing the FCEV’s eAxle “Fontaine Modification is excited to lead this team of well-established companies that are committed to bringing clean mobility solutions to the commercial vehicle market,” said David Brosky sales & business development – eMobility “We are on track to complete a pilot unit this summer The pilot unit will then undergo independent track testing before being handed over to its first customer for a six-month trial during which it will be operated over regular routes.” The pilot vehicle will be fitted with a lift-gated dry freight body built by Fontaine sister company Kentucky Trailer The consortium anticipates that upon successful completion of the field trial regular production of the truck will begin as early as late 2026 “The middle-mile segment covers freight hauled between warehouses or distribution centers,” Brosky explained with runs within states or across regions of typically 300 to 500 miles It’s that need for longer range that makes a fuel-cell system the best zero-emission option for efficiently powering a middle-mile truck.” The project provides consortium members a unique opportunity to demonstrate their latest technology and capabilities to help fleets achieve their goals “Ballard is showcasing the value of its latest fuel cell system FCmove®-XD in North America for the first time,” said Nicolas Pocard Ballard Power Systems vice president marketing & strategic partnerships “The module provides an easy integration platform for vehicle OEMs and integrators and is designed to deliver up to 60 percent fuel efficiency with volumetric power density of 0.36kW/L while lasting over 30,000 hours in operation this commercial and scalable fuel cell module provides a competitive total cost of ownership.” Balancing and optimizing fuel cell and battery power is essential to achieve maximum efficiency “Battery systems are critical to fuel-cell-electric vehicles It was critical to offer a solution that can meet the technical needs of long distance (power peaks on highway) and local deliveries The new FCEV offers a multitude of benefits to fleets and drivers “The vehicle's low-maintenance design helps fleet operators reduce operational costs while its quiet propulsion system provides a smoother and less intrusive experience for drivers and others on the road,” said Kevin Ledford vice president of engineered product at Linamar “Regenerative braking recoups energy that might otherwise be lost it reduces wear and tear on critical components leading to lower maintenance costs and improved durability.” Learn more about this unique Class 6 FCEV at the Ballard and Forsee exhibits in booth #4613 at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim Norwich is one step closer to turning the Rose City Senior Center and the nearby athletic areas into the RecPlex Ned Lamont visited Norwich Friday to recognize the $5.1 million in state funds from the Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 program that was announced in March $4.9 million will go toward improving Fontaine Field and its accessibility to the neighboring Rose City Senior Center Another $250,000 will go toward redevelopment plans for the Norwich portion of the former Norwich State Hospital “I’m so happy to be here and see the continuing progress here in Norwich,” Lamont said The Fontaine Field work could start as soon as the week of April 28 and alternate arrangements are being worked on with the schools and permittees Norwich Human Services Director Kate Milde said $77 million was awarded to 35 projects in 21 municipalities the site has given $500 million in grants to 171 different projects across Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Matt Pugliese said “This is a transformational investment in our communities,” he said the state receives $1 billion in CIF requests each year Transforming Fontaine Field has been a priority for Norwich Human Services for a few years Work on Fontaine Field will include replacing the field with synthetic turf and adding accessible walkways to the senior center The Fontaine Field improvements will lead to twice as much usage The city can also host more athletic events there which will bring people in from neighboring towns and help the local economy “This is the final piece of the puzzle to make this area fantastic,” she said This work relates to other work Human Services has done in that part of the city from improving accessibility to the pavilion at Fontaine Field to adding pickleball courts and restoring the Armstrong Tennis Court As a coach for Integrated Day Charter School and Kelly Middle School Derell Wilson sees the value in improving Fontaine Field as his special needs siblings visit the field there needs to be more spaces in the city with handicapped accessibility “It really shows that we are focused on not only economic development but the quality of life of every single person in the City of Norwich and around the State of Connecticut,” Wilson said The 49-acre Norwich portion of the former Norwich State Hospital represents an untapped opportunity Improving the site would help both Norwich and The Mohegan Tribe which has worked on redeveloping the Preston side of the property into the Preston Riverwalk for many years now What’s next?Norwich still has plenty of projects that would benefit from CIF money This includes apartments and the pocket park on lower Broadway and the proposed Norwich Police Station in the Chelsea Groton Bank building Nystrom is thankful for Lamont encouraging the state to invest into municipalities “A governor who invests in municipalities that are looking to lift themselves up and bring resources themselves; that’s a governor you can believe it,” Nystrom said The state will start accepting round seven applications on Monday This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The 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and Sturbridge before moving to Holland 25 years ago Ken was an electronics engineer for Allegro Microsystems in Worcester for 20 plus years He was a long-standing member of the Chester P He was a passionate fisherman and a travel enthusiast Throughout his years he had traveled across America and Canada with his camper and fishing gear He had the love for the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and gardening but also very happy playing pitch and cribbage with friends and family A celebration of his life will follow the calling hours at 2:00 p.m memorial contributions may be made to the Chester P 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 nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends Fontaine can be viewed Friday November 8th from 10AM to 8PM and where funeral services will be held Saturday November 9th at 1PM Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45PM Saturday November 9th Click to watch We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Eugenie “Genie” M. Fontaine, 78, of North Grafton, MA, passed away on February 24, 2025, following a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of the late Maria M. (Campanale) Fontaine Lostimolo, Wilfred... View Obituary & Service Information "Genie" Fontaine created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne « Back It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife who passed peacefully with family by her side on February 22 2025 at the Pinawa Hospital at the age of 78 Rita was predeceased by her parents Simone and Gerard She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years Left to mourn her passing are her children: Claude (Shaney) and their children Gabrielle Celeste and Grayson; Linda (Jim) and their children Brent (Lexi) Mitchell (Sydney) and Spencer; Suzanne (Doug) and their children Danielle (Rick) and Jen (Kris); Rene (Wendy) and their children Colin (Jordan) Derek and Braden; and Raymond (Michelle) and their children Alyssa (Alex) and Seth She also leaves her great grandchildren Peyton Rita is survived by her sisters Alice (Victor) She is also survived by her sister-in-law Simone and her brother-in-law Maurice Rita was born in Pine Falls and was raised in Lac du Bonnet Mom always had a smile on her face and will be remembered for her generosity and willingness to help anybody She loved her family and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren scarves and toques all of which she enjoyed selling at local farmers markets She also enjoyed playing darts with her husband in Lac du Bonnet and St Mom was a very community minded person and was also involved with her church  A special thank you to the doctors and staff at The Pinawa Hospital and CancerCare Manitoba for all the care and compassion they showed mom A Come & Go Viewing will be held on Friday  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita’s memory to The Pinawa Foundation, Box 100, Pinawa, Manitoba R0E 1L0, http://www.pinawafoundation.org/ or CancerCare Manitoba www.soberingfuneralchapel.com Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Becky Fontaine has facilitated and overseen millions of dollars’ worth of individual corporate and foundation gifts to the American Red Cross it will be as a Regional Philanthropy Officer who left an unforgettable mark on not only her colleagues and an oversized impact on the individuals served by the Red Cross mission While counseling ultimately did not interest her she accepted a fundraising role with a local nonprofit where she served for the next 18 years "Fundraising is all about trust in relationships," she says she sensed a shift in that organization’s direction and culture that no longer matched her own That’s when she began searching for a new opportunity A friend referred her to the American Red Cross "I took the position because it was a trusted name Becky takes the time to build a relationship and establish trust "It may be just a phone call or two or three contacts weekly I love fundraising because I work as part of a team: it's like being part of a family.” She also likes being able to connect donors with a clear mission When the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign launched in 2014 it quickly became a focus for her and the greater Northwest Region the generosity of donors and community volunteer events thousands of smoke alarms have been installed in at-risk homes in the Northwest Region making homes and families safer from the threat of a home fire "Fundraising enables the Red Cross to prepare for It’s been an honor to support events like the recent fires in Los Angeles and also internationally by sending aid to try and alleviate the devastation occurring in Ukraine." Becky's gift for fundraising on behalf of the Red Cross mission has enabled the collection of lifesaving blood and provided food relief supplies and emotional support after disasters Dollars raised also helped deliver training in CPR "I want to spend time with my husband "She will be missed by colleagues in fundraising and throughout the organization a fellow fundraiser and director of corporate partnerships calls her impact immeasurable: “Becky’s spirit of service and compassion for all of those served by the Red Cross demonstrated every day who she is – a true humanitarian.” we're going to have our work cut out for us keeping the momentum she's built," says Chris Von Seele chief operating officer for the Northwest Region In addition to her formal role connecting the generosity of our donors and businesses with our work Chris notes that Becky also initiated and led ongoing conversations on how to be better partners with our tribal neighbors there were also a few other duties as assigned “I've had the pleasure of working shoulder to shoulder with her tidying more attics and basements than I care to remember,” said Chris Megan expresses a sentiment shared by all and often the case with dedicated humanitarians like Becky Fontaine but I have no doubt her commitment to our mission will continue after her retirement.”  Support all the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross Find a drive and schedule a blood donation appointment today at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston Linda is survived by her three loving children Gentile and his wife Adrienne of Millbury; and two stepchildren Kerry J William Barrett of North Carolina; her ten adoring grandchildren; her eleven dear great grandchildren; her cherished siblings Joann Trotto and husband Michael of Worcester MA and Sherry Edmond-Belair of West Boylston; and many nieces and nephews Linda was predeceased by her father Authur Fontaine her mother Florence (DiPasquale) Fontaine and her sister Catherine Boivin and was the oldest of four children born to Arthur and Florence (DiPasquale) Fontaine she began a career in retail which ultimately led her to Worcester Community Action Council where she worked as a fuel assistance outreach coordinator until her retirement.  reading a good book while her husband hunted and taking rides just to get an ice cream Linda’s greatest joy in life were spending time with her husband sharing stories and creating cherished memories.  she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.  A period of Calling Hours will be on Thursday until 7:00 Linda’s prayer service begins at 7:00 p.m memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association With your consent we may collect cookies and information to enhance our service Follow us to watch live and connect for more news in the morning Crews dig the foundation for the geothermal heat plant at the Fontaine Research Park The University of Virginia is building a ground-breaking energy plant that will essentially gather wasted heat and store it in subterranean wells until it’s needed again.  The plant that construction crews are building in the Fontaine Research Park will supply thermal energy to the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology Because 90% of the University’s fossil fuel consumption is used for heat employing new and efficient technologies will help the University toward its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 and fossil fuel-free by 2050 The Fontaine plant won’t burn fossil fuels to create heat director of energy and utilities at the University stores it underground and retrieves it when it’s needed to provide heating or cooling to a facility the plant will utilize about 100 underground storage wells The geoexchange system is essentially a very large thermal battery.  The plant is part of a multi-pronged effort to curb the University’s energy use That effort includes dialing down the temperature of hot water from 200 degrees to 165 or lower and boosting the energy efficiency of new buildings and additions The geoexchange system is highly efficient because it takes heat that would otherwise be vented or wasted and essentially recycles it a thermal transfer between one substance to another rather than being generated with carbon or a different energy source,” said Ashley Morris a UVA alumna and project engineer with DPR Construction the general contractor on the heat plant project “As that water is being passed through the loops in the circuits And that is what is providing the heat and thermal energy There will still be power needed to operate that equipment but the source of heating and cooling itself is fossil-fuel-free.” Working with Morris at the heat plant site over the summer was Mary Cotter a rising third-year mechanical engineering student at UVA Cotter served as a summer intern with the Energy and Utilities Department in the Division of Facilities Management The internship has altered her view of the University I did not realize how much goes into the functioning of this University,” Cotter said “Just heating and cooling the University is such an undertaking and that has been really interesting for me to learn about When I’m going to class and walking around Grounds I’m going to have much more of an appreciation for every piece of our energy systems.  Working at the heat plant site has given Cotter practical experience.  “It’s a great learning opportunity,” Cotter said “What I learn in the classroom – such as physics – is really important and plays into this But being able to intern during my summer gives me an idea of what being an engineer is actually like I have gained a deeper appreciation for being a part of UVA.” Morris acknowledged she went into the construction field for similar reasons.  “I quickly realized I didn’t want to necessarily sit behind a desk or be a traditional engineer,” Morris said “I wanted to physically see the fruits of my labor every day and get my hands dirty a little bit That’s what the construction industry was for me I also became fascinated with building techniques and watching the folks who have done this for years and who are skilled and what they have learned about their own trade The proposed heat plant won’t burn fossil fuels to create heat but will be a geoexchange system that captures heated water stores it underground and retrieves it when it’s needed who stayed in Charlottesville after graduation has also been helped by what she learned as a goalie on UVA’s women’s lacrosse team from 2015 to 2019 “No one could ever do this or any other construction project by themselves It requires a team like my general contracting team subcontractors who are experienced in the trade and familiar with the building code and can make things happen And it requires a great design team.”  Both Morris and Cotter are impressed with how far forward University officials are planning.  “It’s  inspirational that the University is creating a plan for the future and everything that it makes has the mindset of development,” Cotter said “This plant was designed with 30-plus years down the line in mind The level of planning and forethought that goes into these projects is monumental With an abundance of forward-thinking technologies being utilized Utica Fire Department created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fontaine Modification has acquired ProBilt Services an upfitter located just three miles from Peterbilt’s Denton Fontaine is expanding the modification and upfit services it offers for Peterbilt trucks and others The Denton acquisition gives Fontaine its third modification center in Texas It follows Fontaine’s 2019 acquisition of the other ProBilt Services operation located near the Kenworth plant in Chillicothe North America’s most comprehensive provider of post-production services for truck manufacturers now has 11 modification centers nationwide “This acquisition strengthens our position in the heavy-truck industry provides new opportunities for growth and expands our ability to support our customers,” said Jamil Young “We look forward to continuing to build on ProBilt’s reputation for quality and reliability.” The Denton site includes a 30,000-square-foot facility that boasts parking for 250 trucks It is configured for post-production truck upfits and modifications including body modification and drivetrain changes primarily to heavy-duty Peterbilt truck models The Denton team also installs clean fuel technology Fontaine acquired ProBilt from its founders the rest of the ProBilt team will continue with Fontaine led by Toothman as Denton operations manager “I’m excited to be a part of the evolution of the ProBilt legacy and am dedicated to a seamless and successful transition,” said Toothman “I look forward to all that Fontaine has to offer our team and our customers beyond what we have in the past I cherish every relationship that I bring to the Fontaine table and will work tirelessly to ensure a successful future for all.” it was time to take ProBilt to the next level,” Fitzgerald said “Fontaine Modification is the industry-recognized leader in truck modification It made total sense for ProBilt to be a Fontaine location As I embark on retirement after over 50 years in the heavy truck business and memories I have been fortunate to have Fontaine Modification is North America’s most comprehensive engineering-focused provider of post-production services for truck manufacturers Fontaine has 11 modification centers strategically located adjacent to OEM manufacturing plants in Charlotte and Statesville North Carolina; Chillicothe and Springfield The company headquarters and product development center are in Charlotte Fontaine Modification is a Marmon Holdings / Berkshire Hathaway company. For more information about Fontaine Modification, call 800.366.8246 or visit fontainemodification.com This article contains spoilers for "Marvel's Thunderbolts."  the primary antagonist of "Marvel's Thunderbolts" is Robert "Bob" Reynolds' (Lewis Pullman) whose superhero incarnation Sentry and his destructive dark side are the most powerful opponents the titular team faces the closest thing the movie has to an overarching Big Bad is CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) This is an interesting development because de Fontaine has been slowly taking over Nick Fury's (Samuel L Jackson) role as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's primary spymaster in recent years Both are known for heading a shadowy intelligence agency share the tendency to build powerful protection tools that they can control — de Fontaine has the Sentry Project Fury tinkered with Project Insight in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" — and have been known to use costumed vigilantes for dangerous missions it's interesting that "Thunderbolts" goes out of its way to build de Fontaine into an anti-Nick Fury she's a capable commander who's hard as nails but her leadership is undermined by unsavory traits like haughtiness and desire for personal power she lacks the luxury of working outside government jurisdiction and proves wholly unable to brow-beat politicians into submission she has to scramble and improvise throughout the movie to avoid impeachment she's also completely willing to sacrifice her own people and assets to save her behind All of this gives de Fontaine a unique combination of ruthlessness and cleverness that allows Louis-Dreyfus to portray the character as a combination of a cruel gamemaster and a "Veep"-style leader who's consistently out of her depth .. and one scene in "Thunderbolts" finally offers us clues on the inner workings of the mysterious Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Since the movie revolves around de Fontaine scrambling to hide evidence of the Sentry Project and various off-the-books wetworks operatives it makes sense that it largely steers clear of making her sympathetic — especially since the Thunderbolts team gets its start when she sics Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko) against each other and attempts to incinerate them when Bob turns out to have superpowers and she takes him to the Watchtower in New York we get a brief scene that reveals more about her than she probably would have liked de Fontaine touches Bob and is subjected to one of the vivid bad memory flashbacks that are part of the Void's power set we learn that her father was an overconfident crook who got caught up in something big and was shot in front of her eyes by another shady figure This brief scene explains a lot about de Fontaine's own amorality and callousness — she's her father's daughter after all — and suggests that whatever conditions she grew up in can't have been good de Fontaine has been directed toward the path of a ruthless power player by both nature and nurture while she does seem very comfortable in her own skin as a CIA director it's pretty telling that Bob's touch specifically sends people to experience their absolute worst memories and the experience is enough to briefly crack the usually unflappable de Fontaine's facade Compare de Fontaine's brief flashback with Nick Fury's backstory which has unfolded over the course of numerous MCU projects — chiefly "Captain Marvel" and the Disney+ miniseries "Secret Invasion" — and you'll find that sometimes is a very straightforward "military man to spy" situation right up until he crosses paths with the Skrulls and Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) in "Captain Marvel," and uses these new contacts to start growing his power base Fury's tragedies are those of an action hero and his career path is that of a movie character This doesn't make Fury a bad character — on the contrary simply by taking an extra moment to offer a glimpse into de Fontaine's past "Thunderbolts" goes a long way toward establishing her as a far more three-dimensional figure than Fury ever was .. her comments about the world consisting of bad and worse people hit very very differently than they would without seeing it "Thunderbolts" is an emotional gut punch through and through. While the movie's exciting post-credits scenes and the vast powers of Marvel's dark Sentry, the Void might occasionally distract from its heavy mental health themes scenes like de Fontaine's flashback add layers to the movie that will no doubt reward the viewer during a rewatch Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and co-author of No Limits? The China-Russia Relationship and U.S. Foreign Policy, joins the show to discuss Beijing-Moscow cooperation and the prospects of the U.S. driving a wedge between them.Listen to the full episode on School of War Please double check your information and try again Deedre Anne Fontaine passed away December 19 1954 to George and Ruth Sobtzak in Grand Rapids Deedre graduated from Greenway High School in 1972 and St Luke’s Hospital as a registered nurse for 40 years and having a “tasty” beverage on the patio with her husband and little dog.  WorkBoat+ Membership – Free to Join You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time Diversified Communications | 121 Free Street NEWS: Long-Delayed USCG Polar Icebreaker Moves Into Full Production announced it has hired Eric Fontaine to succeed Vincenzo Perrone as president of the company's engines business Fontaine brings considerable experience in industrial markets having most recently served as vice president of the industrial components division at Regal Rexnord Corporation His career also includes leadership roles at Danaher Corporation He holds a Bachelor of Science in ocean engineering from the U.S Naval Academy and an MBA from Duke – The Fuqua School of Business Perrone joined Rehlko — then known as Kohler — in 2014 as president of the diesel business and was named president of the combined engines business in 2020 Become a WorkBoat+ Member Global Lead Partner founded in 2004 by Fulvia Carnevale and James Thornhill The duo position themselves as Claire Fontaine’s ‘assistants’ and use sculpture and text works to explore themes of alienation they have transformed their acclaimed ‘Foreigners Everywhere’ series – also the inspiration for the 2024 Venice Biennale – into wearable pieces and accessories questioning notions of identity and belonging in our interconnected world What ideas influenced the development of this collection We have been thinking about museum gift shops as complementary experiences to an exhibition where traces of the artworks that one knows (in the form of postcards and other derived products) become economically accessible to visitors Some of the items in the shop refer to museum shops as a paradigm for this exercise What do you hope visitors take from the collection We hope that people will connect with the humor and the subversion within the collection We have tried to thrive through the few things that commodities can offer: lightness What were some of the key considerations in adapting ‘Foreigners Everywhere’ into collectible or wearable objects The 60th Venice Biennale being named after ‘Foreigners Everywhere’ gave us the unusual experience of being consulted about the production of derived products We’ve seen how much people enjoy wearing these two words ‘Foreigners Everywhere,’ on their bodies or tote bags as an ambiguous statement addressing the tragic problems of our time How do you feel the particular context of the shop – a space where art and commerce meet – affects the meaning of your work What will be in the shop isn’t ‘our work’; these are products designed for this specific exercise and they invite people to think while they buy a present or an object for their pleasure The artwork has one foot in the world of commodity but the other in the spiritual world – the product is only terrestrial How do you envision these objects will be read in the context of Paris today?Probably as a speculation it’s an exercise in testing another format to invest with one’s ideas.In your view how can art act as a form of sabotage or disruption in commercial spaces how can objects designed for sale function as tools of disruption We’ve reached a point in our civilization where everything has a price or everything is in a relationship with some kind of economic value The ‘disruption’ that we can hope for is that people gain awareness wake up for a second from the torpor that we inflict on ourselves in order to bear the difficult nature of our present You have previously spoken about the limitations of political art in enacting real change referencing a sense of ‘political impotence.’ Do you feel this dynamic has evolved in recent years and how do you navigate these challenges within your current work Making art is in itself a political action that creates and contributes to a space of freedom we’re transfiguring reality and gathering energy to transform it Our work seems to have been sometimes prophetic so that artworks from 20 years ago – which were probably seen as too radical at the time – are now considered pertinent that it’s too difficult just to paint a portrait of our present (which is what we usually do) It can also be hard to keep exploring the discomfort and the anguish We don’t feel like we have a duty to confront the painful things happening; we just pursue our research on our present and the meaning of being alive in this moment and this space in the era of mass digital surveillance and AI How do you envision the future of political art Do you think the commodification of politically charged art is becoming more difficult to resist or are there still opportunities for meaningful engagement The AB by Claire Fontaine collection will be exclusively available at The Art Basel Shop during Art Basel Paris from October 18 to 20, 2024. Get your tickets here Claire Fontaine is represented by Mennour (Paris) and Galerie Neu (Berlin). Caption for header image: Campaign for The Art Basel Shop. ReadThe Paris suburbs should be on every art lover’s go-to list – here’s why ReadWhere do artists eat, drink, and dance in Paris?With Art Basel Paris just around the corner, Sequoia Scavullo and Apolonia Sokol share their favorite hangouts in the French capital the daily project start time will be adjusted to begin at 9 a.m This will necessitate the project’s length to be extended by at least one day Stay tuned to El Paso County’s social media channels for further updates regarding this project If you have additional questions regarding this project please submit them through the Citizen Connect App or by clicking “Report An Issue” at the top of this website El Paso County will be temporarily closing the east- and westbound lanes on Fontaine Blvd between Carriage Meadows and Kearsarge to complete maintenance work on the bridge deck approaches This closure will last approximately five (5) days and will be reopened once the project has been completed Fontaine will be closed each day from 7 a.m Detour: Residents can utilize Old Glory Dr Lorson Blvd and Marksheffel Rd as the main detour Access to local streets will remain open for residents who live in the area El Paso County wishes to thank drivers in advance for their cooperation Road closures accelerate the safe and efficient completion of this project Please see the vicinity map below with lane closures outlined Website: www.elpasoco.com Email: dotweb@elpasoco.com www.ElPasoCo.com my wife and I watch Woody Allen’s wistful and loving tribute to the golden age of radio reminisces about the fleeting sounds of his youth through a somewhat autobiographical story (with an actor that looks like a young Woody) that encompasses many stories about radio shows of the late 1930s and early 1940s I share the same love for the medium that Woody has I also have my own nostalgic memories of long-lost voices and sounds over the airwaves some 50 years ago during my last year at UMass on hearing the early morning program “Morning Pro Musica,” hosted by the much-loved Robert J Robert J (as he was frequently called) offered a balm from punk rock and disco with his thoughtful and eclectic presentation of classical music Every day the program would start at 7 a.m with the sound of birds before the musical theme of the day mostly baroque music to ease you into your day always telling you what you needed to know about the piece that he was going to play without ever being stuffy or pretentious He frequently had his musician friends such as Joel Cohen and Scottish folk singer Jean Redpath as guests So began my lifelong love of classical music under the tutelage of this wonderful man “Morning Pro Musica” originated from WGBH-FM in Boston as well as did the “Reading Aloud” program host Bill Cavness would read for a half-hour from whatever book he was currently reading on the air Short books would take a few weeks and long books would take months Cavness for having introduced me to an extremely diverse range of authors and books such as Carl Sandburg’s “Remembrance Rock,” Mikhail Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita,” and Josephine Tey’s “The Daughter of Time,” just to name a few I frequently then read the books themselves and I can honestly say that “Reading Aloud” had a greater influence on my future reading taste than all the literature courses that I took for my English degree Also originating from WGBH was a wonderful children’s show called “The Spider’s Web,” which also offered stories read aloud and storytellers such as the great Jay O’Callahan who told and sang his poignant home front drama “The Herring Shed.” I can’t think of a better way that children can expand their imagination than by listening instead of watching There were also full-length serialized radio plays on WFCR-FM such as Walter M Miller Jr.’s novel “A Canticle for Lebowitz,” Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and George Lucas’s “Star Wars.” Up to then and these radio plays planted the seeds to my later in life love affair with radio plays I listened to “Prairie Home Companion” for nearly 40 years Every Saturday evening it was two hours well spent with a venue full of marvelous humor and those wonderful “News from Lake Woebegon” stories told by the program’s host my Saturday evenings have lost something very precious Another long-running show on WFCR-FM that is sorely missed was “Car Talk” a truly fun show for both motorheads and all of us who depend on automobiles to survive Brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi (aka Click & Clack the Tappet Brothers) brought answering listeners’ automotive questions to a high art as revealed on the “Stump the Chumps” portion of the show they owned up with their self-depreciating humor and their brother vs there were many other programs that I remember that are now long gone from the local public radio airwaves I remember and miss folk music programs like “Valley Folk” and “The Thistle & Shamrock.” I also recall being entertained by an over-exuberant classical music host named DeKoven who hosted a music show called “DeKoven Presents,” which presented me weekly with what he described as barococo music (music from the baroque and classical era) And there were many other programs that I still remember As Woody Allen comments at the end of “Radio Days,” which ends in the early minutes of 1944 those voices seem to grow dimmer — and dimmer …” Raymond Fontaine is a retired community college teacher who lives in Westhampton you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Norwich is set to receive $5.15 million for improvements to Fontaine Field the Rose City Senior Center parking lot and a study on the former Norwich State Hospital according to a March 11 community announcement approved by the Community Investment Fund 2030 board is a step toward final approval by the State Bond Commission "I want to thank the CIF board and everyone who advocated for these projects for believing in Norwich's potential," Osten said in the announcement "The upgrades to Fontaine Field itself have been a long time coming and will benefit thousands of people from school students to young athletes to senior citizens." The Fontaine Field project includes replacing the existing field with synthetic turf enlarging the parking area and improving accessibility from the Rose City Senior Center there is no direct walkway from the Senior Center to Fontaine Field forcing seniors to walk through the parking lot Norwich has already received funding from the state Department of Aging & Disability Services to expand outdoor programming space behind the Senior Center The new funding will allow the Senior Center to link its outdoor space with the walkway to Fontaine Field is a multi-use field used for youth soccer and lacrosse games gym classes from Kelly Middle School and passive recreation The 2008 Recreational Complex Master Plan first recommended converting the field to synthetic turf and the 2024 Master Parks Plan highlights Fontaine Field as a priority project Norwich also received funding for a "Gateway Norwich" planning grant to reimagine the city’s portion of the former Norwich State Hospital listed on the National Register of Historic Places The planning effort aims to create a community-driven place that works in synergy with the proposed Preston Riverwalk development by the Mohegan Tribe The Gateway Norwich planning effort will focus on creating a vision for the future redevelopment of the area providing a sense of place for residents and visitors The former hospital property is seen as a prime location for a live I’m pleased the former Norwich Hospital is finally getting some much-needed support," State Rep created by a bipartisan vote of the General Assembly in 2021 fosters economic development in historically underserved communities across the state The CIF provides grants for capital improvement programs small business capital programs and planning for capital projects This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - For the second time the New Orleans City Council voted to revoke tax exemptions for the religious organization that owns the Parc Fontaine Apartments in Algiers This is why the state legislature and the overwhelming majority of the people in the state of Louisiana said that exemption should be removed when you are no longer treating people humanely you should no longer be offered this benefit,” Council President Helena Moreno said during Thursday’s meeting After a series of FOX 8 Defenders reports exposed the living conditions inside the complex They toured the apartments and expressed their appalledness Global Ministry Foundation owns Parc Fontaine it lost its exemptions for the Willows in New Orleans East They were clearly aware of all of the different things that were wrong If that’s what you’re about then you don’t get to have any benefits from the City of New Orleans including of course a property tax exemption,” Councilwoman Moreno said New Orleans councilman angry about Parc Fontaine conditions Residents describe deplorable conditions at Parc Fontaine apartments FOX 8 Defenders: Former tenant files suit against Parc Fontaine She says if the Global Ministry Foundation does not change or pay their liens from the Code Enforcement Department the city can move faster to remove the owner and put the property up for sale “It gives us a lot more tools to deal with this problematic property,” she explained Parc Fontaine had 89 violations in July alone The Department of Code Enforcement says more than half were the complex’s fault remembered what the apartment complex used to look like “Parc Fontaine used to be one of the premier places to live I hear all the stories about what it was like to live there in the 80s and 90s I remember going and dropping off teammates in the 90s and seeing how nice it was And to see it in the condition it is in now He says he wants this to be a learning moment for other landlords “I want this to be a lesson to all other landlords we’re very serious about the conditions that our residents live in If you have an apartment complex and you’re getting tax breaks and if you’re not keeping it up to code and keeping a safe environment safe for the residents you will be next,” Councilman King said See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Click Here to report it Subscribe to the Fox 8 YouTube channel William McNair, who was affectionately known as Fontaine, was born July 25, 1972 in Joliet, Illinois to Bernice Davenport and William Charles McNair. William passed suddenly on Sunday, November 17, 2024 surrounded by family.  Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ola Mae McNair and William T. McNair, maternal grandparents, Nebraska Davenport and Albert Davenport; aunt, Tina Jones and cousins, Antoinette “Peaches” Anderson, Tanya Anderson, Michael “People” Travis and a host of other relatives. PlayListenParting Thoughts: Educator turned entrepreneur 'wore his success quietly'Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories Richard Fontaine’s life had an unexpected trajectory from educator to entrepreneur But one thing never changed: He was a voracious reader who always had a book in his hand “It was like his arm,” said his daughter Laurie Fontaine Junker Richard Fontaine.Courtesy of Laurie Fontaine JunkerHis love of reading all kinds of books — from mystery to science — reached into every part of his life As an English teacher at Central High School in Minneapolis the pull of the bookstore led him to leave teaching and become a full-time retailer MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all Fontaine rose to leadership at B. Dalton, becoming the company’s president and chief operating officer. His success there led to Barnes and Noble Chairman Leonard Riggio recruiting Fontaine and that experience led to Fontaine co-founding GameStop stores Junker said her dad always had a strong business sense — even as a kid growing up in the small town of East Grand Forks “He used to collect lost golf balls at the golf course and then sell them at the driving range,” Junker said “And he would go into the potato fields after the harvester went by gather up the loose potatoes and sell them door to door in town.” That entrepreneurial instinct was a key factor in GameStop’s success “He was really good at the real estate part of it so he knew where to put stores,” Junker said The song “My Little Town,” by Simon and Garfunkel perfectly captures her dad Richard Fontaine died recently Alzheimer’s disease To listen to the Parting Thoughts interview and hear the song