Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. James Lutheran Church in South Effington Township at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church to James and Karen (Anhalt) Mamer in Montevideo Kris graduated from Dawson-Boyd High School in 1989 and continued her education at Alexandria Technical College she worked part-time at a drugstore in the Alexandria mall Kris began working at the Star convenience store in Alexandria she met Jeff Towner and they were married on November 27 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria Kris continued her career at Alex Marine in their billing and accounting department enjoying the perk of renting boats on the weekends she worked part-time on the weekends for 16 years at the Miltona liquor store and bar where she found a second family and loved her job She never forgot friends' or family members' birthdays and made them feel special by sending cards Family was the most important thing to Kris and she always made sure to be there for them James Lutheran Church and enjoyed her weekly Wednesday night Bible study Kris also enjoyed playing table games like cards as well as scrapbooking and making homemade cards rarely missing a race and even cherishing the opportunity to attend a few in person Weekends spent at Lake Mary were among her favorite times She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Harold and Leona Anhalt; paternal grandparents Courtney (Chris VanValkenburg) Ruckheim of Carlos; special friend and Charlie and Mary Ruckheim; along with a host of friends. 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 the new biomass cogeneration plant was inaugurated in Mamer a city in Luxembourg with 11 000 inhabitants showcasing the European Union's crucial role as an enabler in sustainable energy projects Co-financed by the EU through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) this plant represents an important step in the region's transition towards a low-carbon economy the new cogeneration facility utilizes wood pellets (94%) and natural gas (6%) and provides the public buildings of the city of Mamer with hot water and heating It has a thermal output of 4,890 kW and an electrical output of 240 kW reducing CO2 emissions by up to 2,200 tonnes annually The total project cost is €13.5 million with contributions from the ERDF (EUR 1 million) and the Ministry of Environment's Climate and Energy Fund (EUR 450 000) The biomass plant is a concrete example of the EU’s commitment to the European Green Deal aiming for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050 It demonstrates the tangible impact of EU funding fostering sustainable growth and innovation It is also an excellent example of shared management and European levels of government join forces and finances to accelerate the energy transition on the continent There are no statistics available for this player 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 Sign In Register Leander “Lee” Mamer passed away on November 27 Lee exhibited a combination of reliability and a cheerful nature both in his career at Sask Power and as a husband and father to his wife Terry and their two children Lee and Terry met in Melfort and were married in 1965 they settled in Unity for the next 50+ years not only in performing his important job (often at all hours of the night) but also in taking leadership roles with the local Lions Club chapter and the Unity Credit Union among many others His family was very proud of Lee’s impact on the community Lee’s commitment to his family extended beyond his immediate family Over many years spent at the summer cabin with his extended family his readiness to help facilitate all the youngster's fun time and his easy-going nature made him a favorite along with both playing and watching sports throughout his life Lee and Terry moved to Rocky Mountain House recently to be closer to their immediate family son Kelly (daughter-in-law Kimberly Nagle) Matthew Catholic Church in Rocky Mountain House Lee’s service will be livestreamed at rocky.caedm.ca for those who cannot attend contributions can be made to the Unity Health Care Auxiliary (Box 523 Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium Despite its relative distance from the city it's a popular and flourishing neighbourhood in close proximity to one of the European Schools Seven kilometres south-west of Luxembourg City, just beyond the busy Belle Etoile shopping centre, you'll find the commune of Mamer. Collectively it has 11,054 inhabitants in its 27 square kilometres (about 50% of whom are foreign residents) but much of the land is still in agricultural use or forested The population of this corner of Luxembourg has increased dramatically in the past few years in particular with the development of new housing in the area Today it's a popular commuter district for the city and Kirchberg but it's been on the map for much longer A Celtic village from the first century was discovered in the 1970s between Mamer and Kehlen and there are the remains of a Roman villa with thermal baths on the banks of the River Mamer According to Wort Immo the current price per m2 of real estate in the area is: For other supermarkets, Capellen also has E.Leclerc and Mamer has a Cactus Shoppi (limited supermarket) A newly opened store in Capellen at 75 Route d’Arlon, Kilogram is a sustainable supermarket which encourages bulk buying More than a third of products come from within 50km of their depot in Steinfort and open Monday to Friday (except Tuesdays) from 14.00 to 18.00 and on Saturday from 9.00 to 12.00 but you can also shop online and collect your groceries from Steinfort The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is also located in Capellen Climbing enthusiasts in need of shoes or a harness should check out Caspar's climbing shop. And anyone searching for ladies clothing sizes 40-54 can try Best Of in Capellen There's a bi-monthly Friday farmers market at 59A route d'Arlon Ligue HMC was created to help people with mental and cerebral disabilities including school classes and workshops Based in Capellen it provides independent and supervised housing support The European School Luxembourg II is located at the border of Mamer/Bertrange offering free education to employees of the European institutions as well as fee-based private places in many languages including English and Hungarian and Czech (to primary level) and support for Slovene There is also a Luxembourgish secondary school Lycée Josy Barthel on rue Gaston Thorn next to the European School The Kinneksbond school campus is a modern Luxembourgish primary school with a sports hall In 2015 a new campus also opened in Capellen to accommodate primary children in the area There's a Youth Centre in Mamer offering various activities and therapies In Holzem, Crèche Huesestuff offers childcare New crèches are opening all the time due to demand Mamer is well connected by bus and served by many school buses including a network that delivers children to the European School each day Line 11 connects the European School to Walferdange whilst line 16 connects to the airport via the city and Kirchberg The 801 links Mamer to Howald and Sélange and Messancy in Belgium The 802 connects Steinfort the city and then Howald The 811 connects Mamer to Kirchberg and Steinfort and the 812 also to Kirchberg but then Hagen/Eischen in the other direction The 821 connects it to the city and Garnich or Clemency whilst the 822 and 823 connect to the city but also to Tuntange via Windhof and Koerich and the 824 connects it to the city and to Kehlen and Mersch via Nospelt and Olm Ruffbus provides a free personalised shuttle service via an eight-seater electric minibus available every day 9.00 to 18.00 It will travel to the neighbouring communes of Bertrange and to the following hospitals: Zithaklinik There is a train station in Mamer, and a stop at Mamer-Lycée behind the European School. There is also a station at Capellen. The train route links the commune to Bertrange Luxembourg City's central station and Arlon in Belgium with six vehicles available at four locations - two at Mamer station and vehicles and a van at Kinneksbond parking and another at Capellen Business Park If you're learning to drive, then driving school Yann is based in Capellen and can give lessons in English The Parc Am Brill provides a place for recreation and relaxation behind the main municipal building in Mamer. It has a playground, a zipline, a basketball court, a football pitch, a skate park and a pavilion serving drinks The area also incorporates a pond for wildlife spotting there is a skating rink (free skates and entry) installed next to the commune administration buildings In summer there are often free concerts and small theatre performances Boulder Klub Mamer (BKM) is run by passionate climbers with a long history of climbing experience. The club was established to help the Luxembourgish climbing scene grow and improve, and they manage outdoor climbing walls and bouldering structures in Mamer Parc Brill and Capellen Park. Bouldering courses are offered to kids and adults but you must become a member Drëps is a communal forest area near Thillsmillen which has a chalet A staged trail with information boards runs to Kopstal and Merch (22km in total) It starts with a bike path then enters the Deckebësch forest The commune has put together a list of 13 hiking, walking and biking routes of varying lengths. You can download PDFs of the routes here A Luxembourgish Scout (FNEL) club is held at Mamer Wiselen on 107 Route d'Arlon give way signs and traffic lights (which operate Monday You can find out about other sports facilities here The remains of Roman baths were discovered during archaeological excavations in 1972. You can find out more together with a location map here The cultural centre Kinneksbond on the Route d'Arlon is housed in a modern building (although there are currently building works in front of it). It runs a detailed programme of dance performances, concerts, plays, exhibitions, book sales and workshops and is home to the Luxembourg Chamber Orchestra. A full programme of events is available here The non-profit Mamerhaff centre at 14 rue Henri Kirpach hosts music and drama classes for children offers family counselling and child therapy services The venue also hosts ad hoc workshops and events for children and parents is family friendly and a good alternative pitstop near the park if the Cafe am Brill is busy For delicious cakes and quality coffee, a branch of Paul is located 32 Route d'Arlon in Mamer, next to the Cactus Shoppi. MaMer Kitchen sees a professional chef offer a catering service for events Paul Eischen is a small restaurant without a set menu but a daily blackboard offering three-course meals and is located in the Capellen business park They can cater for and have rooms to hire for weddings City living In the neighbourhood: Merl Merl is home to polo clubs, a comic and manga store and the Luxembourg Conservatory Architectural iconsTour: a blast from the past at Belval’s restored furnacesDiscover the giant blast furnaces on Belval’s skyline that pay tribute to Luxembourg’s industrial heritage City quarters In the neighbourhood: BeggenBeggen may appear to be just a traffic-filled thoroughfare with petrol stations, but it's the place to pick up Asian spices or catch some live music Rejuvenation In the neighbourhood: GasperichThis tiny city neighbourhood is just 4km squared but is home to some 10,200 residents and the capital’s largest park ResidentialIn the neighbourhood: WalferdangeRoman ruins, a great selection of shops and restaurants, forest walks and connection by rail and bus make Walferdange a popular residential neighbourhood Well-connectedIn the neighbourhood: Niederanven & SenningerbergIn this edition of our neighbourhood series, we head to Niederanven, with its Italian restaurant terraces and orchid-growing nature reserve West LuxembourgIn the neighbourhood: Kehlen The idyllic rural villages of Kehlen commune combine a commuter base with a pottery and distilling past, and some great walks and restaurants Grevenmacher districtIn the neighbourhood: JunglinsterHome to an international school and well-connected to the city, Junglinster is the largest municipality in the east of the country Advertiser contentTreat yourself to a stress-free holidayDreaming of a worry-free trip What if the secret to a smooth getaway was simply good preparation and the right protection Advertiser contentReal estate: Why should you take advantage of the start of 2025 to begin your real estate project?The main things we remember about the housing sector over the past 12 months are the rise in interest rates and the fall in property prices Advertiser contentProperty: I've decided to invest!The various forms of government support for investment Advertiser contentThe Luxembourg Times BusinessRun is happening again on 18th September!On Thursday 18th September with the starting gun of the 11th Luxembourg Times BusinessRun fired at the Coque at 7 pm Share this with instagramSections BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen picked senior EU civil servant Paula Pinho to be her chief spokesperson for her second five-year term has worked for the Commission since 2000 and is currently a director in the directorate general for energy She has also worked in the Cabinets of several European commissioners who has done the job since von der Leyen became president of the EU executive in 2019 One of the main jobs of the chief spokesperson is to field questions from journalists at the Commission’s daily press conference The next Commission can only begin once the European Parliament votes in favor of the new College of 27 commissioners A vote is widely expected to take place Nov paving the way for the new Commission to take office on Dec According to a biography posted online Pinho speaks six European languages: Portuguese ‘Confidential’ document details concerted plan to woo Manfred Weber’s EPP back to center ground The Commission president is further centralizing the EU executive in her second term Written by Public Relations & Communications Strategist Jill Wilson Wendy Mamer is a Rising Star The Augustana admission counselor was named the Rising Star Award winner from the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC) during its 2020 spring conference the MACAC recognizes the work and achievement of five of its members The Rising Star Award acknowledges a member who has been a counselor for five years or less and is striving to make a difference within their association through their work on committees. “It came as quite a bit of a shock to me,” said Mamer The winner is selected by the association’s Member Relations Committee after receiving nominations from other MACAC members This is what Mamer’s nominator had to say about her: “In this person’s two years as an admission professional they have set a new bar for what it means to serve students and families with excellence This person is a devoted resource for students I have yet to meet someone as dedicated to the students Their compassion for students and relentless dedication to creating access has made our institution better and makes the profession better I am so proud to work with this person and know they will continue to change students' lives for many years to come.” Mamer is sure her nominator is the colleague she strives to emulate each and every day — which makes this nomination even more meaningful “It means so much to me that it came from Madeleine (Ellis) because she is everything I want to be in an admissions counselor She’s been here for six years and I learn so much from her; just seeing how good she is at her job and how passionate she is about the students having the nomination come from her was really While the nomination says a lot about Mamer her work around campus is what is getting her noticed Mamer oversees all of the admission office student ambassadors on campus but is also the co-advisor of a student organization called Lost & Found The newly-formed organization is aimed at equipping students with strategies for lifelong resilience and educating them on available mental health resources Mamer first came to Augustana in 2012 from Lake Benton to attend the same college that her mother Patty (Larsen) Andersen (pictured in front of Ole on the right in November of 1971) graduated from in 1975 But she would later leave to attend college closer to home after her father She also worked in a psychiatric residential treatment center for delinquent youth She says it was one of her favorite jobs until she lost her father “That’s why I was super invested in getting the mental health organization started with Hailey Nold because that’s Augustana’s only really student-focused mental health organization.” the Southwest Minnesota State graduate found Augustana “An admission counselor position opened up at Augustana and I haven’t really turned back,” said Mamer “I love being an admission counselor so much I feel it’s super important to have someone who you are able to trust and I feel like I really try to get to know students as their most authentic self and if Augustana isn’t the best fit for them then I don’t want to make them come here either I ultimately just want what’s best for them.” Mamer says this past year is the first year she had the opportunity to see students who she recruited on campus She says the relationships she has with those students “just keep her going and they now get to experience the love they have for Augie together Mamer was also the recipient of the MACAC’s 2020 The Legacy Grant which would have paid for her to attend the Guiding Way to Inclusion (GWI) Conference NACAC’s GWI conference is aimed at secondary and CBO college admission professionals committed to championing the needs of diverse students within the college admission process The annual gathering offers educational sessions regarding multicultural recruitment and campus inclusion while also providing a shared space for like-minded professionals to reflect on current issues and share best practices related to equity in higher education and networking opportunities provide avenues for both personal and professional growth The conference was to be held in Las Vegas but has since been moved to an online format due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic Augustana University is committed to providing equal access to and participation in employment opportunities Augustana complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Rehabilitation Act and other applicable laws providing for nondiscrimination against all individuals AU will provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities to the extent required by law a fire broke out in a block of flats on Rue de Dublin in Mamer with flames quickly spreading from one floor to the next Despite efforts from emergency services from Mamer Police on Wednesday morning confirmed that a body was recovered from the building with the prosecutor's office later announcing the launch of an investigation Singer-songwriter Mamer was born and raised in Qitai County in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Province He became a cult figure in the Beijing underground music scene Mamer was one of ten children for whom singing and playing the two-string dombra lute was as much a part of life as sunrise In Xinjiang you can find Turkic languages and ethnic minorities “The great old Kazak folk songs were born when people were shepherding,” says Mamer “Living in cities we are often too busy to allow this sort of tranquility to enter our lives I have to return to the grasslands once or twice a year “I always stay awhile with the old people in the mountains a whole way of life will be lost to the young generation I want to breathe new life into the poems and songs I grew up with.” Mamer’s debut album Eagle rejuvenated the ancient songs and instruments of his tradition “I play a lot of the music on acoustic guitars but I use open tunings,” says Mamer “So although the sound is louder and more resonant the guitar becomes like a dombra – a grassland instrument – to me.” Grassland instruments are predominant in Xinjiang’s capital For much of the year Mamer lives in this city It was here that he once listened to Xinjiang folk music on Chinese Central Radio broadcasts: a variety of music played on flute Mamer tells stories about the birth of the dombra Stories of love: a cedar tree comes alive in the hands of a craftsman so that he may woo his sweetheart Stories of the natural world: a lonely young shepherd fashions a dombra from the dried Mamer was also influenced by western music. He fell in love with progressive rock bands such as Yes Pink Floyd and American rock band Television Mamer attended Urumqi’s music college He did some work doing voiceovers at the local TV station He dubbed the baddies in American films and Chinese soap operas Mamer also spent time as lead guitarist in a 1980s covers band: “We’d play songs by Michael Jackson Our singer didn’t speak English but he sang all the lyrics to a bungalow with a small courtyard from where he could see the sky He put together IZ – a band whose name translates as ‘footprints left by tradition’ – and began performing Kazak-language songs that both respected and updated tradition Mamer became a regular of the Beijing folk circuit playing at iconic venues such as the River Bar in Sanlitun Record industry executives invited Mamer to record albums But there conditions such as adding rhythms and singing in Chinese a producer and musician who was presenting a folk music show on Chinese radio “I was really struck,” says Haller “Mamer’s musical ideas were the most original I’d come across It was all string instruments and this great austere sound; he kept things as close as he could to tradition.” Mamer’s debut recording, Eagle released by British world music label Real World includes traditional Kazakh folk songs and Mamer’s own compositions as well as the late French producer Hector Zazou Eagle (Realworld I’ve been waiting for this guy to put out another album for almost 20 years Please enter an answer in digits:two × four = Mamer has long been a key archaeological site with numerous significant discoveries made over the years One of the most surprising finds occurred seven years ago when archaeologists unearthed the bones of an Arabian camel head of the Gallo-Roman archaeology department at the Ministry of Culture's Institute for Archaeological Research (INRA) providing crucial insights into the latest discoveries beneath the surface lies the remains of a Roman-Gallic village Stoffel explained: "We find ourselves at the Roman-Gallo thermae But basically we are on the other side of the village and we found a Roman pathway between the two sections of the village We found a bank fortification and a series of five interconnected houses We call it a "housing strip" because they are aligned along the same road We also discovered that the houses served as artisanal workshops that have undergone at least seven phases of transformation." archaeologists discovered the remnants of what could have been a type of Roman motel where travellers would have rested during their journeys almost 2,000 years ago Alongside this "motel," an unusual well was found According to Stoffel: "The word 'well' is not entirely accurate here as usually a well provides drinking water for the village But this seems to be something different and was used only for artisanal purposes theres nothing quite like it that existed during those times a remarkable amount of well-preserved organic matter was found "We found over 700 shoe fragments from the Roman age we found plant residues which provide insight into what kind of food Romans used to eat but we also found wood remains from old carts for instance These kinds of items usually don't preserve that well as they disintegrate into the ground over time." Archaeologists in Mamer recently made another extraordinary discovery: cratefuls of 2,000-year-old cherry stones remarkably well-preserved despite being buried in wet ground Although botanical experts confirmed that the seeds are in fact cherry stones scientists are less clear on what their specific purpose was "We can confidently rule out the idea that Romans were baking cherry cakes on a Sunday afternoon It's more likely they were processing large amounts of cherries What we know for certain though is that the archaeological site will be not be maintained as a large construction project has already been approved for the site But a starting date for the construction has yet to be set Archaeologists are therefore working as fast as possible as far as weather conditions allow it despite not being bound by any tight deadlines The excavations began before the new heritage law was enacted which limits excavations to a duration of six months This project however is bound by the previous law which sets no strict deadlines Mom Life in Luxembourg, is a new parenting podcast dedicated to helping English speaking parents in Luxembourg. From crèches to crémant, we’ll cover everything you need to know about living your best life in the Grand Duchy. Now that we are nearing the time for International School’s Open Days and application deadlines I’ll focus a lot on schools here in Luxembourg Specifically, the English language options. Choosing the right school for your kid is one of the most important decisions you can make as an expat It not only shapes their education which will influence their adult life and career It is my goal this season to interview a parent from one of each of the English language options in the country Be sure to tune into them all so you can compare and contrast which school might be right for your family In this episode I sit down with father of two, Scott Christie to talk about his experiences at the European School II in Mamer After settling in Luxembourg about three years ago they decided to enroll their kids at The European School in Mamer in the English section If you’re not familiar with the European School here are the basics: There are two European Schools in Luxembourg They were originally designed for the children of European Union diplomats and workers but now you don’t have to work for one of the European institutions to send your kids there The first is for students whose parents work at one of the European Institutions – those kids get to attend for free Tier Two is for students whose parent works at a company who has an agreement with the European School which pays the fees for the school can go to the school if they’re willing to pay the fees and space is available The school follows the European Baccalaureate curriculum – this is similar to the IB (International Baccalaureate) but has more emphasis on a second language your kids will definitely be fluent in their second language if they pursue this option for their education Tune into the full episode to hear about Scott’s opinions of the school He loves the curriculum and says the teachers are wonderful he doesn’t love the massive concrete campus and feels let down by the administration We even cover the school’s response to an active shooter threat Which is thankfully not something you hear about in Luxembourg ever This was the most surprising interview I have done so far It's definitely an episode you don’t want to miss My hope is that you’ll get more out of this interview than what you could find on google or an online forum It’s a candid one on one conversation about what’s working and what’s not with the school Obviously this is just one parent’s opinion If you’re considering The European School Mamer for your kids in the future or are curious about what it’s really like to go there – you’ll definitely want to tune in to this episode Please give it a listen and let me know what you think. You can reach me via email: momlife@rtltoday.lu or on social media @momlifeinluxembourg Educating us on The European School Mamer with Scott Christie Meet the European Commission’s new communications team Eric Mamer, a senior French EU official, will head the spokespersons’ service when President-elect Ursula von der Leyen takes office, the Commission said in a press release on Monday a director at the Commission’s directorate general for the internal market (DG GROW) will also serve as the president’s chief spokesperson The new setup also includes a key role for Jens Flosdorff a longtime close adviser to von der Leyen who is serving as her spokesman during the current transition period He will be a member of von der Leyen’s Cabinet and serve as “Executive Communication adviser,” the Commission statement said Flosdorff will coordinate the Commission’s communications and oversee von der Leyen’s personal media appearances — heralding a change in the structure at the top of the next Commission’s comms team There was no such role in the current president’s Cabinet with his chief spokesperson — Margaritis Schinas and more recently Mina Andreeva — directly reporting to Jean-Claude Juncker a director in the directorate general for regional policy (DG REGIO) The duo of Mamer and Spinant offers gender and geographical balance — two elements that von der Leyen has stressed are important in forming her team A new roster for EU ambassadors reveals that Jovita Neliupšienė won the job over other prominent candidates such as Martin Selmayr As a trainload of EU officials prepare to head for Ukraine an internal planning note made clear: The clothes can make the message President Roberta Metsola mulls deal to convert a Strasbourg Parliament building into a hotel facilitating the purchase of a new office block in the city Christian Lindner is frantically lobbying to keep e-fuels in the mix past 2035 California's Cole Mamer will be stepping into the PRO4 on a full-time basis in 2022 Champ Off-Road fans had previously seen him in the PRO4 in the 2020 World Championship where he finished 3rd in both the PRO4 WC and Cup race Cole secured the 2021 PRO LITE World Championship We caught up with him for a one-on-one interview Champ: You are the first driver since Kyle LeDuc to make the jump PRO LITE to PRO4 What prompted this decision to step into the PRO4 full-time Cole: Yes I am super excited to make the jump Honestly I was going to go pro 2 as it’s more affordable to operate but once Troy Cox let my fill in for him in his PRO4 I was hooked after our success first weekend out in an untested truck I have talked to multiple people and they have told me Pro 4 fits my driving style better and I feel the same way so it made it an easy decision and I wanted to have one truck of mine that I prep in every Pro class. Champ: You’re no stranger to Champ Off-Road fans in the PRO4 You’ve done so for the 2020 and 2021 World Championships earning two podiums in 2020 (PRO4 and the Cup race) Given your knowledge and experience in this class what do you expect to be the biggest challenge this year? Cole: The biggest challenges will be just being in the right spot at the right time it seems like for PRO4 and staying out of the carnage. Champ: Not only are you stepping up this season but you’re doing so with a truck in every Pro truck class Tell us who your PRO2 and PRO LITE drivers are and what you expect they’ll bring to their respective divisions this season super pumped to be bringing two new trucks back here for them as well Troy Cox will be piloting his New PRO 2 and with him having more seat time and laps in this new truck he has shown some great speed and more consistency expecting multiple top 5’s from him and podiums Trey Gibbs will be piloting the PRO LITE #5 this season and I’m really looking forward to that As he is in a brand new truck that COD and myself built with the knowledge of my previous truck just changed up a bit to make for a better all around truck I truly believe he will be a big threat to the class and fill my spot of being gone well. Champ: You fielded a team last year and are now wrapping up another busy pre-season How labor-intensive is it to run a team with three trucks Cole: haha Let’s just say I drove straight home from fall Crandon in September and went straight to work in the shop I have only taken off two days this whole off season and I normally work a 12-16 hour day Champ: Despite unfortunate on-track happenings early in the season you really came on strong in the second half with two wins What seemed to click in the second half for you and the team? Cole: We had the speed all year last year we just had a cloud of bad luck over us for a bit Haha I tell my team cause I hit my first deer with my truck leaving the hotel heading back to bark river I told them well can’t get any worse from here time to go win some races and we did just that Champ: You put on exciting battles in the PRO LITE class last season Who are you most looking forward to battling in the PRO4 class and why Cole: I’ve been wanting to battle Kyle LeDuc for years I have always wanted to line up against him in a pro lite but we are finally able to do it full time in PRO4 what are your goals and expectations for the 2022 season? Cole: My goals are to just be there at the end of the race We want podiums and we want to be a top contender and put the Falken Tires/ Supreme Suspensions truck where it needs to be You can watch live all season long on the FloSports/FloRacing network. For more information on how can follow along with the racing action, click here. The 2022 race season commences June 4-5 in Antigo, Wis., at the Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway for the Antigo Off-Road National. For event information, click here. About Amsoil Championship Off-Road: AMSOIL Championship Off-Road and AMSOIL Championship Snocross are owned and operated by the International Series of Champions (ISOC) out of Albertville, Minn. For more information on its events and schedules, go to www.champoffroad.com Get the most important Racing stories delivered straight to your inbox Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk has issued an order for the house arrest of Isaac Mamer Ruk citing his involvement in activities deemed to be “jeopardizing the peace and security of the state.” In a letter dated 22 January, and seen by Radio Tamazuj, Governor Turuk accused Ruk of playing a role in the recent unrest and violent protests that erupted following the killing of South Sudanese nationals by Sudanese armed forces during the capture of Wad Madeni The governor’s order stipulates that Ruk will remain under house arrest “until further notice,” while an investigative committee will probe the minister’s alleged involvement in various security incidents across the state including the looting of the Marol Market in Bor which saw Sudanese-owned businesses attacked during the protests Turuk emphasized that Ruk is a primary suspect in the events that led to the destruction at the market an accusation the minister has strongly rejected Minister Isaac Mamer Ruk strongly denied the charges calling them “baseless and unfounded,” and accusing the governor of political motivations “I am one of the people who own shops in Marol Market,” Ruk said and I rely on the 300,000 SSP I earn monthly to support my family These accusations are politically motivated Governor Mahjoub is politically bankrupt with ideas.” Ruk further contended that the governor lacks the legal authority to suspend or arrest him but has chosen to comply with the order in an effort to maintain peace The state minister also made an appeal to the office of the president urging for the removal of Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk to “prevent further unrest and instability in Jonglei state.” Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer condemned on Monday the use of fascist symbolism but he avoided mentioning the ongoing investigation into the youth movement of the hard-right party Fratelli d’Italia of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a likely ally to Ursula von der Leyen in her quest to for a second term as Commission president either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Fanpage has launched an investigation into the youth wing of Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) revealing undercover footage of Roman salutes but the European Commission has so far remained silent The Luxembourg police have received several reports of burglaries in recent hours three burglars targeted a single-family home in Doncols They broke into the house but fled after they were caught by a resident The police immediately launched a manhunt and managed to arrest two suspects Through the deployment of search dogs and a police helicopter they succeeded in arresting the third suspect a short while later the police received reports of an attempted break-in at a single-family home on Rue du Baumbusch in Mamer Three burglars had unsuccessfully attempted to gain access to the house 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 What: Flight of the Spokane Sun God exhibit What: “Low on Gas – High on Sky,” about Nick Mamer’s 1929 cross-country flight Jayne Singleton has learned several little-known facts from famed aviator Nick Mamer’s personal collection of documents While he was in the air during his historic five-day flight across the country in 1929 he and his co-pilot requested tomato juice and chicken dinners Mamer and his co-pilot were in the air for five days and their small plane The team’s meals and fuel were delivered midair and Mamer ordered his deliveries by dropping notes in weighted bags over predetermined spots along the flight path Thanks to a donation from Mamer’s grandchildren and months of work by Singleton are now available for the public to view at the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum which is great and surprising for that early,” Singleton said Museum visitors will be able to watch a video of Mamer refueling and read some of the notes he threw from the plane during the flight some of which describe the struggles Mamer and his co-pilot went through while staying in the air for five days Mamer and his co-pilot had to hand pump fuel from their central storage tank to the wings which took up much of their time in the air There is also an engine that is the same model as the one on the Sun God on display a joystick from that time and a flight suit from Mamer’s flight school Singleton said it could possibly be one of the suits he wore during his career Museum visitors will also be able to read many of the stories from Mamer’s life his career and his love story and marriage to his wife unlike many of the aircraft from historic American flights The company that owned the plane went bankrupt in the early 1930s and it was last seen at a Cincinnati airshow in 1932 “There will be a lot of people who will be very excited if it ever surfaces.” The Flight of the Spokane Sun God exhibit opened earlier this month and many of Mamer’s personal notes and photos as well as a newspaper clipping collection from his career in aviation will be on display until October The museum is also planning a book signing on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m for the book “Low on Gas – High on Sky,” by J.B The book signing will be on the anniversary of when Mamer and his co-pilot and mechanic Art Walker took off 90 years ago Singleton said by the time Mamer took off from Felts Field for his historic flight he was already a well-known aviator who had served in World War I Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy the Parliamentary Education Committee convened to address ongoing tensions and a reportedly toxic atmosphere involving the management and students at Lycée Josy Barthel (LJB) in Mamer Minister of Education Claude Meisch has ordered the creation of an internal complaints committee This move follows accusations of harassment though Minister Meisch emphasised that these claims have yet to be substantiated by "facts." The Ministry of Education has requested that three teachers formally explain their accusations via a written statement Minister Meisch stated his intent to give them a chance to "explain themselves." However he warned that "people shouldn't think they can say whatever they want two coaches were assigned to assess the ongoing issues at LJB "third parties" had escalated the situation to outsiders Read also:Allegations of toxic work environment: 'We have nothing to apologise for', says headmaster of Mamer secondary school Lycée Josy Barthel: Ministry of Education proposes changes to improve toxic atmosphere Minister Meisch also expressed disapproval of anonymous letters sent to the ministry since the beginning of his political career he has "not been a fan" of anonymous complaints if they truly believe in the seriousness of the allegations noting that individuals should be ready to substantiate their claims before the ministry or other relevant bodies I don't see how such initiatives are meant to improve the situation," he said Regardless of the committee's impact, management changes are set for LJB at the end of the year. After 14 years in the role, Headmaster Claude Christnach will not seek another term and a new deputy headmaster is also being recruited The police first reported suspicious activity in the vicinity and issued a public warning advising against picking up anyone in the area A suspect was reportedly on the run following a burglary they received a report at around 11.25am of an individual attempting to break into a vehicle on Rue des Roses in Mamer Officers attempted to stop the getaway vehicle but the suspect drove directly toward them The suspect then abandoned the car and fled on foot The General Police Inspectorate (IGP) was also on-site due to the use of a service weapon An RTL reporter at the scene noted that a large security perimeter was established and a significant number of police officers were deployed in Mamer and the surrounding areas no one was injured over the course of this operation one person had fallen off an electric scooter and was injured as a result The fire brigade and the ambulance from Mamer were deployed as was the emergency doctor from Luxembourg City In recently crediting the slave owners who wrote the Declaration of Indepenence with inspiring the abolitionist movement Ron DeSantis was only the latest in a long line of politicians determined to purify the innocence of the American experience despite its original and enduring racist sins It is only one of a series of inconvenient truths concerning this nation’s imperialist legacy that have been bleached out of our historical memory to leave us It is a rigid bias imposed by those who select the text books and curriculum for the nation’s high schools where formative knowledge of our societal past is largely imposed It is a bias resisted by a few heroic high school teachers such as Jim Mamer was honored as a national Social Science/History Teacher of the Year in 1992 by the National Council for Social Studies Now retired after 35 years in the classroom and a decade teaching teachers at the University of California Irvine Mamer talks to Scheer Intelligence host Robert Scheer about his concern over the disinformation of much of what passes for American education He begins with the nation’s violent origins and repeated throughout the accounts of the nation’s history recorded in more than 400 history textbooks that Mamer has reviewed the majority of which contain glaring omissions or inaccuracies about the history of the formation of the U.S. its major wars and the social movements that shaped contemporary society “If you asked any students if they even know the name of a war that was declared by the United States against the Indians you will find that they don't have any idea,” Mamer mentions is one of the most mangled subjects within American textbooks “The Native people are basically almost not present in the textbooks,” Mamer says “It's fascinating and that's obviously done on purpose but they do the same thing with labor history Very few students know much about the development of the union movement They do the same thing with the history of various Asian groups in the United States.” With the Ukraine war dominating the media space and the U.S history is another area of disputation of the written record in some books “Every textbook I've seen and every student I've talked to has said this is an isolationist nation and that changed in World War I… you can't teach that the United States was isolationist because it never was isolationist It had enough work to do in expanding from sea to shining sea,” Mamer mentions FLASH SALE: Snag The OG Black Zip-Up designed by LA artist Chuy Hartman— inspired by the 24/7 service we provide to the LA community ends tonight Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week Being a first-time homebuyer can feel intimidating in a normal cycle Throw in soaring prices and disappearing inventory That's what first-time homebuyers Madison McCabe and Logan Mamer experienced in their five-month search for the perfect house in the Savannah area. "How in the world are we going to be able to buy a house in a destination place like Savannah?" said Mamer The couple described rushing to a house two hours after it hit the market there was already somebody in the house looking at it," McCabe said "...we were like the fourth people in line already," said Mamer. More: What it costs to buy a home in Savannah, Tybee and Pooler: See average prices compared to 2020 McCabe and Mamer's hunt for a home is what one would typically expect in a market like this. However each homebuyer's experience is unique depending on the type of home they are looking for and their financial situation. There are a few basic guides that one should follow when looking to purchase a new home. Get mortgage preapprovedFrom speaking with local Realtors and buyers almost all said mortgage preapproval is the first crucial step to buying a first home Getting preapproved from a lender will tell a buyer how much they are able to borrow and how much they can afford. "It just makes it easier when you know everything up front," said Brent Palmer of Waterline Real Estate an agency located on Tybee Island. "And in this market you want to have everything in line." the lender will review your financials and credit. Having that preapproval letter is almost a prerequisite in today's market Once you have that letter that says you are good to go that makes you a much more competitive candidate when you make an offer on a property. the property goes under contract and the would-be buyer enters what is called a contingency period also referred to as the due diligence period where an appraisal on the house is ordered and inspections conducted Various documents can be ordered and reviewed by your lender before you are able to close on the property it is a period of review to make sure the property is what the buyer wants and that the buyer is legitimate "The main thing is providing information that your lender wants as soon as possible That always speeds up the process," said Palmer For first-time homeowners Alex and Janelle Lowry in Ardsley Park "The mortgage bank that we used...they called one day and they're like 'We need this piece of information in like an hour or else this could fall through,'" said Alex Lowry The bank wanted to see Janelle Lowry's grad school transcript to prove she had completed her degree "Because of everything that happened in 2008 you basically have to give them your DNA," said Alex Lowry, referencing the housing market crash, the main cause of which was lax lending standards. "You're never fully prepared for everything," Alex Lowry said said the best way through that period for her was to keep in constant contact with her lender and seller Hodnett advises other first-time homebuyers to "make all those contract amendments to make sure that you're satisfied; do not be afraid to ask for what you think you need or what you should get out of the deal." Hodnett bought the property she was renting without a Realtor involved but her advice still stands even with an agent to mediate the process Because she had a close relationship with the seller already "It was incredibly overwhelming," she said "so I give major props to people who have Realtors." Know what you want in a houseFor 43% of recent buyers, the ﬁrst step that they took in the homebuying process was to search online for properties for sale, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Another 18% contacted a real estate agent first. has been thinking of buying a home for years she signed herself up for a homebuying program class She had also gotten preapproved for a first-time homebuyers' program through her employer "I had already taken all those steps before I contacted a Realtor and started looking," said Riley. "I know I had to bring up my credit and pay on a couple of things and try to take care of things." Riley said she knows she wants to find a home with four bedrooms 2-bath residence considering how difficult the market is for buyers right now. Although not everyone has to be as proactive as Riley it may help to do the preliminary research and know the kind of home you want. "I would recommend go ahead and start doing your research Lana Sanders, Savannah-area Realtor for Engel & Volkers "They have to take into consideration their lifestyle," said Sanders. "Some people so new construction is really attractive to them And then there are people who think old construction is better built." She adds that if the buyer is looking for a home to appreciate "they should pioneer in town," referring to arena closer to the downtown area. still-developing suburban areas such as Pooler Richmond Hill and Georgetown may experience limited appreciation in the next few years, said Sanders "As long as there is land available to develop out there your property's not going to appreciate that much you're going to be competing with new construction," said Sanders. Mamer and McCabe scoped out the market themselves we were trying to hunt stuff on our own," said Mamer "There's houses that just popped up on the market and you get into the house and realize why it hasn't gone like the others." He and McCabe eventually decided to work with a real estate agency and found a house in the Thomas Square district. "We wouldn't have known about half the houses if it weren't for a Realtor," he said. According to survey data from the NAR, 88% of buyers recently purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker and 6% purchased directly from a builder or builder’s agent said she had to get creative in the homebuying process She looked in neighborhood groups for sellers asking if anyone was thinking of putting their property on the market "It didn't even go in MLS (multiple listing service) until after they were past due diligence period," said Phillips of the couple's first home. the couple made a successful offer on a house before it even went to market. "I kind of turn over rocks and find some that aren't on the market or aren't on the radar at all and get it under contract before it's even coming," she said "I would say to definitely work with an experienced agent." More: Savannah real estate market: Sellers cashing in big with low inventory, low interest rates "Of your whole list of 'haves and wants,' be prepared to compromise on at least 30% to 40% of them," said Sanders She said many first-time homebuyers have a vision of their perfect house but they have to manage their expectations "They want three bedrooms and two baths and a fenced in backyard but they might have to sacrifice on the garage," Sanders said as an example "Or sometimes they have to compromise on how many bathrooms." Part of the process is figuring out what really matters to the buyer she warns one shouldn't compromise on key things like age of the roof age of the mechanical systems and the overall structural integrity of the home. "The condition of the house is paramount to all the other stuff that is more easily changed," Sanders says referring to cosmetic and design aspects of the home. Realtors said to make sure there are no big-ticket items within the first few years of purchasing buyers should expect to spend ample time searching "We were in a position where we can be patient and didn't have to force ourselves into a home we didn’t love," said Mamer. Phillips said the couple "lost out again and again," but Even then, their final home wasn't the picture perfect place they had in mind but the couple was also able to be patient in terms of compromise "They got more and more comfortable being willing to do projects and add their own sweat equity," said Phillips. One last piece of advice McCabe and Mamer had for other first-time home buyers is to be prepared for the plunge "The scary part is when you're ready to make that offer You're going to have to act very quickly and be very confident in what you're doing," said Mamer Nancy Guan is the general assignment reporter covering Chatham County municipalities Reach her at nguan@gannett.com or on Twitter @nancyguann Saskatoon. Mary Lou was born on March 10 1959 at Humboldt to Norbert and Elaine (nee Godart) Mamer. She grew up in Lake Lenore with her five siblings and attended school there. Following graduation she moved to Saskatoon where she worked as a secretary for a lawyer with the Legal Aid Commission. Mary Lou married Dale Brinkman and they had a family of four. In the early 90’s Mary Lou took the Special Care Aide course and began working for Home Care. Later she began working at Bethany Pioneer Village in Middle Lake where she enjoyed many years and created special friendships with her co-workers. Mary Lou loved gardening and bird watching. She loved being at the lake with family and friends swimming and sitting around the fire at night. Mary Lou and her family made many memories on their trip to Mexico for Marissa and Randy’s wedding last year. Above all she loved spending time with her nine grandchildren and was happily anticipating the arrival of number 10. Mary Lou will be lovingly remembered by her three children and nine grandchildren: Wade (Kelly) Brinkman of Lashburn and family Jayce Taryn and Shyla; Chad (Amanda) Brinkman of Hillmond and family Carson Kacey and baby on the way; and Marissa (Randy) Toye of Saskatoon and family Acey Sawyer and Rylee; two sisters and three brothers: Debbie (Jack) Jestin of Naicam Dean (Cynthia) Mamer of Prince Albert and Keith (Sharla) Mamer of Melfort. Mary Lou was predeceased by her son Jerrod Brinkman (2018) and her parents Norbert and Elaine Mamer. A Private Family Funeral Mass was held at St Lake Lenore. Interment took place on Saturday Memorial Donations in Mary Lou’s name may be made to St Anthony's Cemetery FundLake Lenore SK S0K 2J0 After announcing that he would not seek a third term as headmaster of Lycée Josy Barthel in Mamer Claude Christnach defended his 14-year leadership Investigative news site Reporter.lu later published reports suggesting "mismanagement" and "controlling behaviour" within the administration who will continue to serve as headmaster until 31 December acknowledged that challenges such as digitalisation represent significant changes for the education sector he insisted that the majority of teachers at Lycée Josy Barthel enjoy their work He dismissed a survey conducted by SEW/OGBL which indicated that 89% of the school's teachers experience a "tense" or "very tense" work environment noting that less than half of the teachers participated in the poll Christnach said the administration has taken steps to improve communication When asked about a specific incident reported by Reporter.lu in which he allegedly ordered a staff member to report critical comments made by teachers Christnach declined to comment on "proceedings that are still ongoing." He also did not elaborate on whether he is considering legal action regarding the allegations Christnach simply stated that there are "various matters that certainly haven't been resolved yet," suggesting that it could take "several months" to reach a conclusion Greenpeace Luxembourg has planted its third micro forest in the Grand Duchy, this time in Mamer, following previous initiatives in Mertzig and Esch-sur-Alzette. The organisation's goal, as stated in this press release (GER) is to promote biodiversity and address global warming on a local level In collaboration with the municipality of Mamer Greenpeace Luxembourg plans to plant 900 trees and shrubs across 300 square metres expressed hope that the project would inspire other municipalities to take action for a sustainable future the ministry introduced a "life coach" to support staff feeling harassed and provided coaching for the management team these measures have not resolved the issues who wished to remain anonymous but whose identity is known to our journalists told RTL that communication and organisational problems persist The anonymous teacher described the school’s management as fostering a toxic atmosphere with staff facing pressure over "nonsense" matters confirms this unease despite the introduction of coaching services: 89% of the hundred or so teachers report a tense or very tense situation Union spokeswoman Vera Dockendorf expressed shock at the findings "We ourselves were quite stunned to see just how bad the atmosphere is at the high school," as quoted by radio 100.7 some teachers are transferring to other schools despite their preference to remain in Mamer including some who have been with the school since its opening 20 years ago The Ministry confirms a number of departures but adds a different perspective to these numbers: "Eight teachers want to leave the LJBM at the end of the school year which is slightly more than the national average but quite comparable to other high schools The Ministry reassured that this situation would not impact the start of the new school year as the organisation of the school and the courses' quality would be maintained the Ministry emphasised that this turnover is not unusual noting that around 1% of teachers change schools each year – a very low rate compared to the teaching body as a whole – with reasons varying from one individual to another Minister Claude Meisch spoke to Radio 100.7 of a feeling of "unrest" at the establishment and described the situation as "worrying." In response MP Francine Closener from the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP) put forth a parliamentary question to the Minister inquiring about his plans to address the issue A further concerned teacher told RTL that "too many things have happened that shouldn't exist in the educational sphere criticised the communication between management and staff: "Sometimes they have good ideas but they don't manage to convey them to us in the right way and other colleagues have already made it known that they will no longer tolerate such contempt from those in charge that the atmosphere between the teachers and pupils is fine We don't want to overdramatise things when there's no need to." the Ministry plans to establish a "Complaints Commission." However this measure has not convinced those affected who fear that another year will be lost and that more teachers who are not causing the problem As previously mentioned by another witness the pupils and their education remain unaffected by the tensions between the teachers and the management a new study on the well-being of teachers in Luxembourg is set to be conducted This comes after a previous study whose results were not adequately communicated to the main parties concerned according to another source that was contacted by RTL for more information FULL Agenda Available Now For SlatorCon London 2025! During a press briefing on June 12, 2023, Eric Mamer, the European Commission (EC) spokesperson, announced the launch of a pilot program in which the EC will use its own “eTranslation” machine translation tool for the EC’s press corner and introducing the news as “a little housekeeping announcement,” Mamer described the purpose of the tool and the program as a way to ensure “that you have access to translations of our press material in the language of your choice faster right from the moment of publication.” The EC’s spokesperson added that the machine translation service is an intermediary step to speed up availability of content The pilot program will be conducted along with the Directorate General for Translation and the eTranslation tool will be used while a human-produced translation is (eventually) available or to provide translations in additional languages not offered before. Mamer assured the audience that “we will continue providing you with human-made professional translation of our press material which will replace the machine translations as soon as they are available.” a subsite of the EC’s portal where all communiques and announcements are posted content is typically available in four languages (English Materials to be machine-translated immediately are related to the environment The EC spokesperson explained that a disclaimer will appear at the top of an item’s page when users of the press corner get a machine-translated version of a piece of content and passionate about language technology and neurolinguistics To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Can he be deported back to a war-torn country?Exclusive: A South Sudanese refugee Mamer Thuch's visa has been cancelled but it's not safe to go back to his homeland making him one of a growing number of refugees facing indefinite detention in Australia.Mamer Thuch came to Australia in 2008 Strict character test used to deport thousands from Australia doesn’t apply to refugees What it's like to be a New Zealander deported after decades of living in Australia Court orders re-think on decision to deport man who thought he was Australian citizen Refugees among immigration detainees transferred to recently reopened Christmas Island 15 min readPublished 20 October 2020 4:49pm ShareGet SBS News daily and direct to your InboxSign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.Your email address *Morning (Mon–Fri)