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Click here Harris won their elections for Positions 4 and 5 Haley joined Community Impact in January 2024 as a local education reporter in Pearland she studied journalism at Texas State University and served as an editor for the student newspaper When she’s not in the newsroom or at your local meeting attempting to cook different variations of pasta and spending time with family and friends (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are investigating a report of a sexual assault that happened at Alvin S RCSD was notified by an inmate’s attorney of a reported sexual assault that happened at the jail on Wednesday Investigators responded to a local hospital to meet with the victim according to Richland County Sheriff’s Department The sheriff’s department said an ASGDC guard is accused of sexually assaulting the victim who is an inmate at the jail The 2025 NFL Draft featured a ton of talent One of those players was Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders However, Sanders was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent and will try to earn a spot on the 53-man roster Sanders had a solid senior season at Colorado in 2024 playing in 10 games and recording 67 total tackles (44 solo) two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) all eyes will be on how he handles the next step In a video posted to social media by Sanders, he and Kamara cross paths, and the Saints star has a quick message for him “You’re in my division now … you gotta play against me!” Kamara has caused problems for Tampa Bay in the past, scoring 12 touchdowns in 14 career games against them, making plays both on the ground and through the air. Sanders joins a Bucs defense that finished the regular season 16th in the NFL with a 74.5 grade per PFSN’s Defense+ metric Roberts are also competing for snaps at free safety standing out in rookie minicamp and training camp will be key Kamara was spotted in Boulder hanging out with the Sanders family Kamara continues to produce at a high level for the Saints Kamara has never recorded a 1,000-yard rushing season as a running back and yet he’s been named to two All-Pro teams His value lies in his overall offensive package he finished with 1,493 yards for scrimmage and eight total touchdowns Kamara has never registered fewer than 1,100 yards from scrimmage if Sanders makes the Buccaneers roster and meets Kamara in the open field Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site Phone: (803) 408-8711  Kershaw – A service to celebrate the life of Henry Alvin Waites at Oak Ridge Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church 2025 at MUSC Downtown Columbia.  Born in Camden he was the son of the late Eddie and Elizabeth Waites.  He retired from Springs Industries in Kershaw and was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church.  He enjoyed gardening Mable Welch of Florida and Barbara Ray of Bishopville; brother Ryan Hunter and Camryn Hunter; and great-grandchildren Mailing Address: PO Box 65 Lugoff, SC 29078 Phone: (803) 408-8711 Fax: (803) 408-8713  Blog Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Authorities intensify search for 74-year-old Alvin Tillman missing in Guadalupe Countyby SBG San Antonio | Justin Kraiza Authorities are conducting an extensive search for a missing man out of Guadalupe County was reported missing in the McQueeney area Deputies from the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office along with Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens and the New Braunfels Fire Department Regional Dive Team have been actively searching the area since Tillman was last seen on Sunday Deputies and investigators have been interviewing neighbors and a family member and authorities are urging anyone with information about Tillman or his whereabouts to contact the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office Home » 2 Killed in Alvin Car Accident on State Highway 6 Two teenagers killed in head-on collision on State Highway 6 in Alvin 2 Killed in Alvin Car Accident on State Highway 6 – Two teenagers were killed in a wrong-way collision on Monday evening in Alvin According to the Alvin Police Department the double-fatal collision occurred around 5:23 p.m A 2021 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling westbound in an eastbound lane and collided head-on with a 2006 Jeep Cherokee was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries The occupants of the Jeep Cherokee were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries More details about the accident were not released An investigation into the accident is ongoing Have you lost a loved one in a car accident Contact our Houston personal injury attorney today please click the “REMOVE ARTICLE” button below and the article will be removed Removal of an article is usually done within several hours after receipt of the removal request According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, two... read more The accident happened in the 12300 block of SH... read more The accident happened at about 9:22 p.m. on September... read more 67-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured in Farmers Branch Pedestrian Accident... read more The accident happened at about 5:30 a.m. today at... read more A red Kenworth truck tractor was traveling westbound on... read more Two Injured in San Angelo Two-Vehicle Crash at Sherwood... read more One Killed in East El Paso Multi-Vehicle Crash on... read more The deadly accident happened at about 9 a.m. on... read more One Injured in North Austin 18-Wheeler Crash near West... read more In addition to helping personal injury clients within the City of Houston we also assist clients who reside in West Houston and Southwest Houston We also serve clients residing in North Houston Joel A Gordon & Associates - Accident Lawyer Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application during a medical procedure at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo He remained close to his sister Ellen throughout his life sharing an enduring bond of love and laughter Al graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1966 he married Lynne Wright and moved to Fargo where he trained as an aircraft mechanic at Kundert Aviation and later in Germany during the Vietnam War where he worked with Harold Parkinson Aviation The couple welcomed their son Brandon and bought a home on the shores of Devils Lake in the Lakewood neighborhood Al later began a long and respected career with the North Dakota National Guard at Camp Grafton serving in a variety of roles over the years Al also served as president of the Devils Lake Rural Fire Department reflecting his enduring commitment to public service and community Al was deployed to the Middle East with the 132nd Quartermaster Unit out of Cando as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm His unit was among the first to enter the conflict Yvonne shared Al’s dedication to service and love for family after an admirable 37 years of military service celebrated life’s moments with family and cherished time together until her passing Al frequently visited his son Brandon and his family in Spring He especially loved supporting his granddaughter Sophie at drill team competitions and cheering on his grandson Ben at Houston Aeros hockey games He loved road trips with his sister Ellen—exploring small towns Their sibling bond was a constant source of happiness in his life Ellen (Mike) Connor of Devils Lake; and his nieces and nephews: Lisa (Joe) Vetsch and Christy Werner both of Devils Lake; Walt Staigle of Deland Florida; Charmayne (Randy) Leinius of Center North Dakota; Patty (Blake) Wilkens of Hannover North Dakota; Darcy (Allen) Rainey of Orlando Florida; and Bob (Evanda) Staigle of Verrado Al is also remembered fondly by many beloved great-nieces and great-nephews there will be a time of prayer and remembrance at the Gilbertson Funeral Home with Firefighter’s Honors accorded by the Devils Lake Rural Fire Department Volunteers Military services will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery Military honors will be accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post #756 and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team Memorials may be directed to the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery 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 Alvin Snyder III (1981-2024) passed away peacefully on December 30 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma cancer he maintained his sense of humor and quick wit until his final days son of Kellie Snyder Townsend and Alvin Snyder Jr. caring adventurer with a free spirit and a love for the outdoors and spending time with a cold drink in his hand with friends and family playing with a group of friends until they were the “old guys” on the diamond and he made incredible memories cheering on his Iowa State Cyclones You could most often catch him watching a game or tracking stats of another He went to countless bowl games and March Madness trips with his brother and friends and traveled to catch the Braves whenever they were close His love of travel expanded when he became a Jeep enthusiast (Jeeper) and went on off-roading trips and enjoyed all that mother nature had to offer he dabbled in jet ski ownership and became the uncle of the year for many summer trips to Clear Lake.  caring heart and could befriend anyone through his gift of gab Many stories could prove his generous spirit and he easily made connections wherever he went Throughout his time in the restaurant and hospitality business he built incredible relationships and was a good friend to many he had a revolving door of visitors sharing memories and stories and Malia and Aila Fitch always held a special place in his heart brought joy to him every day and will certainly miss him Services will be at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale on Thursday January 10th at noon at the Basilica of Saint John in Des Moines Please join us for a luncheon immediately following mass Burial will be at a later date at Laurel Hill Cemetery His family sincerely appreciates all the loving care that was provided to Alvin from his friends and medical team at Iowa Methodist Medical Center Rock from Iowa Radiology for their immeasurable compassion and support throughout Alvin’s journey or you may honor Alvin's memory by performing an act of kindness and paying it forward “Thank you for being a friend.”  Add to Calendar Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory Add to Calendar Add to Calendar 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 “We used Nosferatu (1922) as a compass for composing our shadow shots.” Why are unique camera angles, experimental lighting choices, and the use of dark shadows so prevalent in horror films? Films in the horror genre revolve around fear and what’s more terrifying than shadows and not knowing what is lurking within them Director Joanna Tsanis is well-versed in the horror genre, so she felt comfortable exploring these outside-of-the-box techniques in her latest film, The Killgrin The film’s synopsis reads: After a personal tragedy Miranda explores unconventional self-help methods only to learn from a spiritual healer that she has an infection of her aura called a ‘killgrin’ Miranda turns to the more traditional method of group therapy but soon unravels a terrifying truth when people close to her suffer a gruesome fate Tasked with bringing Joanna’s vision to life on The Killgrin was cinematographer Alvin Sun whose other credits include Space Dragon and Kim “Shadows were not just a visual element to the film The Killgrin plays on the idea that it follows a person around like a shadow.” He also went on to touch on some of their inspirations “Kairo aka Pulse was another movie we referenced I don’t think you could do a psychological horror film without being inspired by Japanese horror It creates this atmosphere of uneasiness that we wanted to inject into the movie as often as possible.” Read our full conversation with Alvin below - YouTubewww.youtube.com No Film School: Can you talk about how you became a DP I fell in love with film when I was young and went to film school looking to be a writer/director I had some background doing editing in high school and figured that’s what I would do in the industry Something just clicked between the technical and creative aspects of the role I wanted to learn everything I could about the profession I set out to become a good camera assistant I spent over a decade split between the commercial I was lucky enough to work with some amazing DPs coming up working on anything and everything I could and just soaking up all the knowledge I could I made great friends who support me even now and that network helped get me DP work over time I made the decision to be a Cinematographer full-time BTS 'The Killgrin'Credit: Alvin Sun NFS: How did you become involved with The Killgrin connected me to Landed Entertainment as a director of photography We collaborated on some projects and created a great working relationship I got an opportunity to interview with Joanna We went into pre-production like a week after Pre-production was a lot of meetings over Zoom I was bouncing around a few small projects and teaching cinematography part-time at that time I would make any of my free time available for pre-production Joanna and I would work around each other's schedules and just talk about the script and shot-list at night for hours over Zoom and vibes of the script and then went into detail about what she wanted to achieve technically with the film Then we’d location scout anywhere we could fit time in So we’d go back and look at our wish list of shots and make it meld with reality 'The Killgrin'Credit: Dark Sky Film NFS: Were there specific films that you took inspiration from for The Killgrin Sun: Joanna knows a lot about horror movies and came to the table with a lot of inspiration An important aspect of the film was the use of shadows Shadows were not just a visual element to the film 1922’s Nosferatu’s use of shadows is classic and iconic so we used it as a compass for composing our shadow shots and the Haunting series were very influential There’s this notion in his work that there’s something just beyond If we could imply something was in the room without explicitly showing it that was always the best choice for the film It creates this atmosphere of uneasiness that we wanted to inject into the movie as often as possible NFS: Which scene was the most challenging to shoot We scheduled as much time as possible to cover that scene We blocked out extra time in the shooting schedule to rehearse the scene I would film the rehearsals with my phone to make sure our shot list was working in the real world.As a cinematographer it’s great having all these toys in front of you to choose from but it’s also a lot of time and effort for the crew as well as money away from other parts of the film I definitely don’t want to waste everyone’s efforts and performances on shots that end up on the cutting room floor I think that the most challenging thing is shooting a shot that you know the editor has to use because nothing captures that moment better and there’s this elated feeling on set when you capture a moment like that 'The Killgrin'Credit: Dark Sky Films NFS: What did your collaboration with director Joanna Tsanis look like Sun: Collaborating with Joanna was just a wonderful time you need a good line of trust and communication I can’t compliment Joanna enough during this process We would go over the script together to see if there was a better Our guiding star was always our wish list of shots it had to make sense in the story world and fit the themes and tone of the story she wanted to tell and in my inbox the next day when we’d do it all over again forthe next scenes.By the time the camera starts rolling things happen beyond your control and you have to pivot or make a snap decision We never had a problem making those choices because of prep and the trust we had in each other Joanna was gracious enough to trust me with her vision for the movie It’s a great feeling when your intuition on a shot makes the director smile I don’t think we ever walked away from a scene unhappy 'The Killgrin'Credit: Dark SKy Films NFS: How did you decide on the lighting approach Example: the dimly lit interiors and the blue How would you say the lighting is different on this film than in other films you have seen Sun: It starts with looking at our inspirations for the film I tend to create a lookbook with a collection of all the referential images and use it as a guide to create something new Shooting on the Alexa allowed me to push the image in the low light Our friends at Ontario Camera allowed me to do some camera testing I ran the camera through a wide variety of exposures and then took the images into Davinci Resolve to see the detail I could pull out of them One stop underexposed felt right for the film I try to keep my lighting as simple as possible; it looks the best in my experience and it’s more efficient for everyone involved I’ll look at where light can be motivated naturally in every location I’ll use my light meter to make sure everything is consistent It’s very comforting looking at the monitor and knowing exactly the details I’m taking into post because of the testing in prep.It’s hard to say what exactly is different about this particular lighting I’m just channeling everything I’ve learnt through watching and studying others But I will say I try my best to blend an old-school approach with new technology Where would I usually put a tungsten fresnel or HMI But now it might be LED light that has dimming and color temperature control from my phone A big advantage of LED fixtures is just how much lighter they are now A lighting setup that would require a lot of piping or rigging before I can do it from a stand NFS: You had single locations that doubled for multiple locations in The Killgrin and what was key to making them look different Sun: We had a couple of locations that doubled for multiples but the trickiest was a single house that was the story location for Brian’s apartment interior and exterior of Aaron and Andie’s house It definitely gets tricky when you’re framing shots and can’t use a certain lens or look a certain direction because the background would link to another story location and the entire art team did a great job making each set feel distinct you want to maximize every single detail you can see on frame Sebastian and his team always had an option to fill a space or direction the camera was looking which is absolutely vital when shooting multiple-story locations in one single physical location 'The Killgrin'Cedit: Dark Sky Film NFS: What camera and equipment did you use for the shoot Sun: We shot on the Alexa Mini with Cooke S4 lenses Ontario Camera was so supportive and allowed me to camera test with every lens set they had available I took the test images into Davinci Resolve to color grade and landed on the Cooke S4’s They had the texture and light fall off that felt right for the project.We had a tight production schedule with a nimble crew to do it I was able to have friends I’ve known and worked with for over a decade on my crew But I wanted to be as efficient and flexible as possible I prefer my traditional HMI and Fresnels when I can but any time it was better served to use a dimmable bi-color LED like an ARRI Skypanel or Litemat I also bought the Smallrig 220B LED to test during the shoot I wanted something I could control easily on my phone that I could quickly adjust between shots It ended up being a workhorse on the shoot and a lot of times I had it overhead on a menace arm with a lantern in my setups NFS: Can you tell us something we might not know about the cinematography of the film Sun: We had a tight production schedule; we shot the entire feature over 15 days Some locations or sets we’d have to shoot in one day because of scheduling and availability It becomes a puzzle organizing setups and shots while coordinating with art and special effects to give everyone time to properly do their job My cinematography can’t shine if everyone else can’t display their best work on the screen as well I have to help with that delicate dance to make the best image possible Joanna and I worked hard to make each scene feel distinct from the others in those situations between how it transitioned in or how the scene was covered A look at how the Blackmagic Camera app was used by hundreds of fans to help KoЯn create a dynamic and immersive concert documentary that’s a band name I probably haven’t seen or thought about since the days of watching MTV’s Total Request Live when I got home from middle school in the mid-2000s Blackmagic Design has shared a cool story about how one of the most popular nu-metal groups from their day used hundreds of fans to help them create a pretty kick-ass rock concert documentary Armed with Blackmagic Camera apps on their smartphones over 200 KoЯn fans served as assistant camera operators on a recent documentary that captured the band’s 30th-anniversary concert in action Let’s look at some fun behind-the-scenes tidbits about how this was pulled off As a celebration of the American metal band’s 30th anniversary concert set up a unique workflow using the Blackmagic Camera app and Blackmagic Cloud to turn hundreds of fans into assistant camera operators it actually sounds like a pretty simple process thanks to the ease of use with the Blackmagic Camera app which can be downloaded on both iPhone and Android smartphones and is free to download and use the real trick was working with all of the footage and data collected by the fans with the goal of editing together a seamless story and experience from the concert You can find out more about the project—as well as further learn how Blackmagic Design played a pivotal role in its development, capture, and edit—on Blackmagic’s website here Lucier died in 2021 at the age of 90. But the composer — or rather, a surrogate created out of biological matter taken from his body with his permission before he died — is now putting out new music At a time when extending a dead musician's output — or at least attempting to — can be as easy as typing prompts into an AI system a group of artists and scientists in Australia are bringing one deceased composer "back to life" in a different way: by rebuilding some of his brain Lucier's posthumous composition comes from a new installation at The Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth called Revivification that has the ability to take action in the real world," said artist Nathan Thompson one of the creators of the installation alongside artists Guy Ben-Ary and Matt Gingold This "brain on a dish" takes the form of two small The blobs are a cluster of neurons that mimic in a very basic way the structure and development of a human brain Thompson said it was grown out of stem cells created from blood samples the composer agreed to donate to the project the year before he died "He was aware of possibilities that the work would perform for him even after his death," Thompson said the blobs — Alvin Lucier's surrogate self — are connected to 20 handcrafted brass plates attached to the gallery walls which contain hidden transducers and mallets respond to neural signals the biological matter gives out in real time The team behind the project sees the musical output as an extension of the composer's artistic vision from beyond the grave. As a line from a video about the installation puts it "Revivification proposes a provocative vision of artistic immortality and speculates that Lucier's creative essence persists beyond death." "Creativity has two components," said Indre Viskontas a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of San Francisco who studies creativity "One is the originality or the novelty or the uniqueness of the piece Viskontas said the blobs lack the other component that would make them capable of the creativity needed to truly make new art: intention "Creativity really has to have a conscious element to it And I don't think this particular piece of art is conscious," she said a professor at the University of Montreal who researches the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence But it won't turn into a full blown brain," he said Jerbi added that the process of producing sound from "organoid" biological matter (like the blobs on view in the gallery) is not new. He pointed to the album Creation Myth by Hot Sugar which he said features "sounds based on microtonal midi files" that one of his former Ph.D But Jerbi said Revivification is truly creative and novel in a different way "The creativity that I'm seeing in this project largely comes from the way it was put together by the artists and scientists working together to create this installation," he said given the experimental nature of Lucier's compositions he would really appreciate this process," he said Become an NPR sponsor May 2, 2025 6:36 PM EDTIn this story:New Orleans Saints NewsOffseason social media around the NFL always stirs the pot. One of the top players for the New Orleans Saints had a bit of a mysterious post recently that Kamara is hungry to get back onto the field to prove he is still one of the top running backs in the game I don't think any recent decision by the Saints would have upset the veteran RB who revealed he wants to retire as a Saint during last season.  Kamara has always been rather active on social media whether it is commenting on other sporting events or just bantering with other players around the team.  He also chimed in on the Saints' head-coaching search before Kellen Moore was hired But it be funny hearing why yall think a coach should get a job or not the last time some yall played organized anything was last night on 2k Can’t een get ya best friend to pass you the ball at the park Wife mad as hell you yelling on the game all night -- Kamara via Twitter/X he caught some flak on socials for posting a yawning emoji that some thought was related to the team's choice to bring Moore in as the new HC New Orleans will continue to ramp up their offseason endeavors and Kamara is expected to be an important piece to Kellen Moore's offensive attack next season.  After last season's dominance from Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley under Moore it should be fun to watch Kamara in this scheme.  passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday Beloved husband of Cathy Budwey Durgin for 53 years Father of Steven Durgin (Zoe) and the late Timothy Michael Durgin Brother of Gwen Davis (Bill) and Susan LeBlanc (Rhett) Al started working at Algiers Ironworks in 1975 and retired from Bollinger Shipyard after 45 years or “Mully” as his grandfather nicknamed him and as most friends and family referred to him was an easy going person and an avid fisherman his whole life He loved to be on a boat every chance he could Al was also an excellent chef at preparing his catches He enjoyed having friends and family over for his delicious jambalaya Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home A Memorial Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm donations in his honor can be made to Hospice and Pallative Care in Metairie Family and friends can view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com He died peacefully at home in Chestnut Hill Poussaint was a respected authority on race relations and a range of other social issues well-known in the United States and abroad for his work to improve public understanding of Black children and families He wrote and spoke about the importance of nonviolent parenting and advocated for positive images of minorities in the media Get more HMS news At HMS he worked for more than 50 years to increase diversity in medicine and reduce health disparities by bringing more members of underserved populations into the medical field As faculty associate dean for student affairs and as founding director of the HMS Office of Recruitment & Multicultural Affairs Poussaint was instrumental in building diversity and inclusion at HMS and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine From the time he joined the School in 1969 until his retirement in 2019 he recruited and mentored nearly 1,400 students of color and established supplemental educational programs to help students from underrepresented groups achieve successful careers in medicine Poussaint was a legendary figure at HMS and beyond and advocate for equitable access and opportunity,” said George Q dean of the faculty of medicine at Harvard University “He was a prodigious and careful thinker who married meticulous evidence-based social science with insightful “His passing sharpens our awareness of the continued need to reduce health disparities by bringing more members of underserved populations into the medical field May we honor his memory through our unwavering commitment to justice and health and well-being for all,” Daley added Poussaint formed a subcommittee at HMS in 1970 that provided pre-matriculation science courses for interested first-year students. It later became the Poussaint Pre-matriculation Summer Program He played a key role in minority recruitment and development programs for residents and faculty. The annual Alvin F. Poussaint, MD, Visiting Lecture features national experts speaking on topics important to advancing the health of minorities and increasing the number of health care professionals in populations underrepresented in medicine He also served at the HMS-affiliated Judge Baker Children’s Center now called the Baker Center for Children and Families he directed the Media Center starting in 1994 and was a co-founder of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood Poussaint was the author of Why Blacks Kill Blacks (1972) and co-author of Raising Black Children (1992) People: On the Path from Victims to Victors (2007) He reached untold numbers of people not only through his books but also by serving as a television script consultant for nationally broadcast programs writing more than 100 articles in lay and professional publications and lecturing at colleges across the country Poussaint’s life and work had an immeasurable impact on the profession and practice of medicine in this country the social movements for civil rights and human rights the representation of people of color within our institution and in medical education more broadly and our collective understanding of the impact of racism on the health and lived experiences of Black Americans,” said Bernard Chang Poussaint was the seventh of eight children He traced his desire to become a doctor in part to a bout of rheumatic fever he suffered as a child that left him hospitalized for months Additional motivation came when his mother died of cervical cancer when he was in high school When Poussaint was accepted into the elite and predominantly white Stuyvesant High School he rose to the challenges not only of rigorous academics but also of racism — dual skills that continued to serve him well while earning a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in 1956 and an MD from Cornell University Medical College in 1960 as the only Black student in his class Poussaint completed a psychiatry residency at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute where he became chief resident in psychiatry He also earned a master’s degree in psychopharmacology at UCLA During the height of the civil rights movement in June 1965, Poussaint moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where he served as southern field director of the Medical Committee for Human Rights He spent two years providing medical care to civil rights workers and helping desegregate hospitals and health care facilities throughout the South It was in this capacity that he participated alongside more than 100 volunteer health care workers in the historic 54-mile march from Selma to Montgomery risking his life in the process of coordinating and administering medical care to protestors many of whom were attacked and beaten while marching He later became a founding member of Operation PUSH (People United to Serve Humanity) and served as chair of the board of directors of PUSH for Excellence Poussaint moved to Boston in 1967 to direct a psychiatry program in a low-income housing development through Tufts University Medical School he was recruited to HMS as associate dean for student affairs and as an associate professor of psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital He was later promoted to professor of psychiatry He served as a clinician at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center and Boston Children’s Hospital In 2014, HMS honored Poussaint with a Diversity Lifetime Achievement Award Poussaint’s work earned a variety of awards including the 2010 Association of American Medical Colleges’ Herbert W which honors outstanding contributions to promoting justice in medical education and health care He won a New England Emmy award in 1997 as co-executive producer of the television special Willoughby’s Wonders a children’s educational show about an urban soccer team In addition to receiving numerous honorary degrees Poussaint was named a distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science a life member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Poussaint’s successor as director of the HMS Office for Recruitment and Multicultural Affairs especially his ability to create a safe space for students to be fully themselves and to recharge for the challenges that faced them throughout medical school and beyond.” benefited from his tutelage and blessing as I assumed the mantle of ORMA in 2020,” she said “Those of us who had a chance to know him personally will always remember the kind and thoughtful approach he took to everything he did.” Poussaint completed an oral history interview as part of the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine exhibit Perspectives of Change: The story of civil rights, diversity, inclusion and access to education at HMS and HSDM. Researchers interested in accessing the interview files on-site can contact the Center for the History of Medicine at Countway Library Poussaint is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tina Young Poussaint HMS professor of radiology and head of the Department of Radiology at Boston Children’s; son Alan; daughter Alison; sister Dolores Nethersole; and numerous nieces and nephews Harvard Medical School physician-scientist shares insights Researchers point to solutions and opportunities for better health HMS-led community is working to bring basic surgery anesthesia to 5 billion people who need it Studies detailing brain-immune crosstalk could inform treatments for autism Scientists weigh in on the spread of H5N1 and highlight clues that portend what might come next Researchers recognized for accomplishments in biological sciences © 2025 by The President and Fellows of Harvard College Alvin Scott Davis went to be with the Lord Jesus on Thursday He was the second of three children born to Vance Scott Davis and Laurel Pauline Davis 1975 he married Patricia “Trish” Ann Rhea in Philadelphia always walking with her hand in his for 50 years visiting the National Parks and being with family and friends He was a quiet man but his unselfish kindness spoke volumes about his character in all he did always putting others needs before his own No matter the situation he would be there to help sharing his love and faith with the works of his beautiful hands and the generosity of his heart He was a source of strength and dependability to anyone who was blessed to know him Almost every memory of him is one of him helping or building something for someone and those memories will remain locked in my heart along with the gratitude for God's gift of him Al is survived by his wife Patricia “Trish” his sister and brother-in-law Claudia and Robert Cannell his brother and sister-in-law Terrance and Charlea Davis nieces and nephews and friends who he loved He is preceded in death by his parents Vance S In 1988 Al was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer In 2003 he had a stroke that left him unable to sit up but with the love and prayers of family and friends he recovered and went on to continue with fixing and building One of the songs he loved through some of those times of recovery was "Press On" by the vocal group Selah The words of the song perfectly fit his attitude towards any problem He always gave the glory and honor to God for the strength and healing to get him through For we are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God has prepared in advance for us to do.” To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services One of the songs he loved through some of those times of recovery was "Press On" by the vocal group Selah To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com A man who was shot during a gunfight Saturday on Interstate 94 near 10 Mile in St "One of the occupants of the Chevrolet has died at the hospital," Michigan State Police officials said on X Tuesday "He has been identified as a 19-year-old male from Detroit." They also urge anyone with information about the shooting to call the state police with tips at (855) MICH-TIP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP Police said on Saturday that the shooting happened at about 1 p.m Detectives said the drivers of a black Chevrolet Malibu and a silver vehicle shot at each other as they traveled on the freeway the Malibu rear-ended a GMC Acadia while the silver vehicle continued speeding east on I-94 The drivers of the Malibu and the Acadia then pulled over onto the right shoulder Officials also said one of the Malibu's passengers had a pistol he took up the freeway's embankment and threw before returning to the car State police said medics took two of the Malibu's occupants to a hospital with injuries The freeway was closed for hours on Saturday while police investigated Media reports and organizers of a GoFundMe page said the 19-year-old who died was Alvin "Little Mark" Johnson "It is with tears in our eyes and pain in our hearts that we are saddened to announce that Alvin's journey was tragically cut short on April 26, 2025," organizers of the online fundraiser wrote on the page "Despite the immense heartache that our family feels we are even more overwhelmed by the lack of financial resources available to provide Alvin with a proper burial "Our family is grateful for all of the support during this very tragic time and we sincerely appreciate all of the calls Many have reached out and asked how they can help during this very difficult time we decided to acknowledge the outpouring of love and allow those near and far who loved Alvin to help ensure that he is properly laid to rest." The shooting is the latest involving guns on Michigan freeways In January, a Detroit man was charged with assault with intent to murder assault with great bodily harm less than murder and weapons charges after he allegedly shot at a woman's car on I-94 near Mount Elliott the month before Police said she had two kids in the car with her at the time In December, a Taylor man's vehicle was shot at while traveling on the Southfield Freeway near Schoolcraft Road The month before, two people in a vehicle were shot at while traveling on I-94 and Moross on Detroit's east side Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Each of our funeral homes offers a complete range of services in tastefully decorated Professionally trained and licensed staff members stand ready to provide sensitive caring service and strive to exceed the expectations of each and every family.Our communities are wonderfully diverse in religious beliefs Our staff truly appreciates these differences and our training includes heartfelt understanding and respect for the special needs of all whom we serve Hartford | Windsor | Poquonock | Granby | Suffield | South Windsor | Rockville | Vernon | Avon© Carmon Community Funeral Homes | Funeral Home Website Design By Frazer Consultants & TA Your browser may not work with certain site. 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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 Lelend attended elementary school first at S.G Reinertsen in Moorhead and then Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton where he discovered his love for playing basketball He was currently attending Horizon Middle School in Moorhead where he enjoyed playing basketball for the Moorhead Basketball Association Lelend found great joy in his two favorite activities: playing basketball and fishing He had an enormous love for his family and enjoyed many activities with them including ice fishing making s’mores around the campfire with his brother He also enjoyed playing baseball on the Cal Ripken Baseball League for the Moorhead Baseball Association He was a member of Cub Scout Pack 644 in Moorhead was in the process of rejoining Pack 637 and had recently attended his first merit badge Lelend enjoyed fun times with his best neighborhood friend His very best friend was his English springer spaniel She was a faithful companion and comforting friend to Lelend Lelend will forever be missed by his loving family: his parents Gene Mikkelsen and Melissa Meier; his siblings Rylan Mikkelsen and Emma Mikkelsen; his grandparents Brent and Sandee Mikkelsen and Clarence and Millie Meier; his bonus grandmother Lexi (Jeff) Spiros and Mindy (Jamie) Brandenburg; his uncles Mark (Sydney) Meier and Mathew Meier; several cousins He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Bertha and Julius Meier and Alvin Amoth and Amelia Bergley followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M Alvin proudly served in the Korean War with the United States Army where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus He was married for 67 years to the love of his life during his brief two-week furlough from the Korean war Alvin returned to Korea just a few days after the wedding leaving the newlyweds unable to reunite for 18 long months along with a close group of friends with various skills and talents where he would live the remainder of his life He also built several pieces of furniture for his children and grandchildren including beds He was always willing to help family and friends in time of need Alvin spent his working years as a master carpenter highly sought after by businesses He spent his final 15 years before retirement employed by the East Baton Rouge City Parish where he supervised various construction jobs including renovations to the courthouse he mostly enjoyed the simplicity of home life with his family and Jeffrey “Jeff” Guerin; his parents Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 AM until Funeral Service 11:00 AM Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory The family would like to give special thanks to Earl Hutton and Tekisha Percy who patiently cared for Alvin during his last two years Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home 1948 to Clyde and Lois (Moore) Linville in Iron City Al was a graduate of Noblesville High School where he played basketball for the Millers He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War retiring after 21 years as a Senior Master Sergeant Al then worked for 15 years as a mechanic for United Airlines John Vianney Catholic Church and enjoyed doing projects around the house and followed the San Francisco 49ers and college basketball He was a prankster and jokester who enjoyed traveling Gary Linville and Ricky Linville; as well as several nieces & nephews he was preceded in death by his granddaughter Paul Linville and Herbie Linville; sisters Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm 2024 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center Memorial contributions may be made to HVAF of Indiana (Helping Veterans and Families), 964 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 (https://www.hvafofindiana.org) Alvin Sadanobu NarimatsuBirth date: Jun 1 Visitation & Funeral Information","description":"Honoring the memory of Alvin Sadanobu Narimatsu with their obituary visitation and funeral information.","articleSection":"Obituaries","articleBody":"A loving husband Alvin was born in Kona where he grew up on a dairy He often helped his grandpa deliver fresh milk in bottles from the back of an old pickup truck in the early morning hours This experience taught him the value of hard work Alvin learned to set goals and work diligently to achieve them.\n\nA graduate of Punahou School (’58) where he was named the first Asian captain of the football team Alvin was known as “Shige” by his teammates where he became a member of Sigma Lambda Fraternity and earned a degree in business.\n\nHe enjoyed a career in travel at Western and Hawaiian Airlines and had opportunities to visit countries in Asia and Europe with his family starting at E.F Hutton and culminating at Merrill Lynch Alvin was devoted to achieving financial security for his clients and their families.\n\nDuring his career in travel and finance including the Hawaii Stadium Authority and the Friends of the Library of Hawaii Foundation.\n\nTo relax he liked to golf and often traveled with his buddies to test his skills on immaculate Japanese golf courses.\n\nAlvin is survived by wife Sharon nieces and nephews.\n\nHe was predeceased by parents Harold and Flora (Ujimori).\n\nServices at Diamond Head Memorial Park Services 11:00am – 12:00pm.\n\nIn lieu of flowers and gifts donations may be made “in the name of Alvin Narimatsu” to Hawaii Food Bank or online.","keywords":"Alvin Sadanobu Narimatsu Biography","dateCreated":"2025-03-22T01:42:32.613Z","datePublished":"2025-03-22T01:42:32.613Z","dateModified":"2025-03-22T01:42:32.613Z","genre":"Obituary Alvin learned to set goals and work diligently to achieve them A graduate of Punahou School (’58) where he was named the first Asian captain of the football team where he became a member of Sigma Lambda Fraternity and earned a degree in business He enjoyed a career in travel at Western and Hawaiian Airlines and had opportunities to visit countries in Asia and Europe with his family Alvin was devoted to achieving financial security for his clients and their families including the Hawaii Stadium Authority and the Friends of the Library of Hawaii Foundation he liked to golf and often traveled with his buddies to test his skills on immaculate Japanese golf courses He was predeceased by parents Harold and Flora (Ujimori) Share a story where Alvin's kindness touched your heart Describe a day with Alvin you’ll never forget Photo/VideoCemetery DetailsValley of the Temples Memorial Park Cemetery47-200 Kahekili Hwy., Kaneohe HI 96744 PA died peacefully on April 16th 2025 at the age of 95 lived his first twelve years in the northern part of Manhattan After which he spent the rest of his childhood in Manhasset where he spent his time interested in such activities as sailing and boating (which he built his own row boat) He spent summers with his friends at the family property on Shelter Island from Manhasset High School and went on to graduate with honors with from the prestigious Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken he joined Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Philadelphia He received an MBA from Drexel University in Philadelphia PA and attended courses at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh PA during his early tenure at Westinghouse his intellect and engineering savvy resulted in 10 official US patents in Steam Turbine design for the electrical generation industry He was also a major contributor in designing the propulsion plant for the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine He lived with his wife Nancy (née Petro) Stock in Wallingford during which time they raised their two children Alvin and Nancy were transferred to Casselberry Florida where he continued to work for Westinghouse Electric Corporation until his retirement in 1992 Alvin enjoyed traveling to many national and international destinations with his wife Nancy Alvin spent his retirement years between homes in Sea Oaks Alvin’s legacy lives on through his beloved family Ken and Michelle (Robert) Ford; and two grandchildren Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 10:30-11:00 AM Saturday followed by his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held privately with family only Donations can be made, in his memory to his alma mater, Stevens Institute of Technology, https://www.stevens.edu/development-alumni-engagement/give-to-stevens Jaysen Alvin Bassett escaped this mortal realm on March 22 He did it on purpose to avoid being told he couldn't go camping or hunting in his condition He passed away peacefully at home with the love of his life had plenty to say when the doctors informed him hospice was his best option he decided it was time to tell it how he saw it The remainder of this obituary was written by Jaysen himself the son of Alvin Bassett (God Rest his Soul I bet he rolled in his grave a million times from all the drama) and Sandra Hansen I leave behind a saint of a widow and a very dysfunctional family that lives and thrives on drama for which I was the favorite cousin (just don't ask the family) and a tribe of misfits that made sure I didn't kill myself before dad came to get me Kathryn (KC); my children: Cheyenne (Joel) Miller Grandchildren: Rowen and Fenix Miller and Bennett and Cooper Page I was preceded in death by my loving father as I gave it all to those that truly loved and cared about me Actions speak louder than words and family isn't always blood If I tried to give you something and you turned it down In lieu of "I wish I would have known he was this bad," please keep your opinions to yourself it wasn't a secret I was racing to the other side for over a year but well-wishers are encouraged to write a note of farewell on a bottle of banana rum and drink it in my honor A 'Celebration of Life' will be held Details will be announced according to instructions left with KC.  Montana to Martin Leonard Hawkins and Emma Ailene Burke and helping his son by filming his high school games and going to the coach’s meetings Len also loved spending time with his family he especially loved time with his grandchildren individually and all together Alvin loved to study the scriptures and learn about the Savior He always had a scripture to share and was the first in his family to be sealed in the temple He also enjoyed telling jokes and would tease everyone and Nic; His son Brent (Tonya) and their 2 children Brenna And Torrie; A daughter Wynter (Lane) and 3 children Kelcy (Ben) and Greyson; His Daughter Steffanie (Wade) and their 4 children and Syerra (Christian); A daughter Lenelle (Gordon) and 2 children Deaundra (Brendan) and Diego; His son Burke (Shannyn) and 2 children Dallas and Bentley: And his daughter Leryn and her 6 children Tycen Len is also survived by 17 great grandchildren with 2 on the way at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Utah with a viewing prior to services at 10:00 a.m We were so sorry to hear of Len’s passing I have many fond memories of our childhood and family gatherings I am really sorry to hear about your father’s passing and I just wanted to reach out to let you know I’m thinking of you If there’s anything you need or anything I can do to help Steff so sorry to hear about your Dad he sounds like such a wonderful man Love and prayers are with you and your family May God bless you all with peace and comfort Happy thoughts and memories are forever in your heart ❤️ We loved having your family as neighbors in Sandy With the children being the same age they made great friends Our thoughts are with you all at this time I can not say any words that would show the way this man I have never met has affected my life if just by know his grandson hunter if he is any reflection of what kind of man he was I’d have been very proud to have known him I know he is a very proud grandfather and that he was very fortunate to have such a grandson as hunter I feel blessed to know this young man and to hear his stories about his grandfather really makes me admire a man I have never met Godspeed may our lord smile upon you and welcome you home with your loved ones Alvin Kamara Meetup After UDFA NFL Contract.css-3hcdeq{margin:0;font-size:1.2rem;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;font-family:Proxima Nova,Proxima Nova Fallback Helvetica,Proxima Nova Fallback Arial;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0rem;line-height:1.44rem;color:var(--br--palette-foreground__tertiary-mainChannel);}Doric SamMay 1 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}.css-v4v4rs{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}@media (min-width:0px){.css-v4v4rs{display:block;}}@media (min-width:1100px){.css-v4v4rs{display:none;}}.css-mps3fk{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 safety Shilo Sanders wasted no time in preparing for his upcoming rookie minicamp Sanders posted a video of his training regimen before he joins the Buc and it featured a surprise cameo from New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara: you right," Sanders said after realizing that his friend is now his opponent "I'm gon' have to do it to you but you're such a great guy that I don't wanna do it to you." Kamara ended the playful interaction by congratulating Sanders on making it to the NFL before getting to his own training started The older brother of quarterback Shedeur Sanders Shilo watched as the signal-caller surprisingly slid to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft before being selected by the Cleveland Browns While he also hoped to hear his name on draft night he was happy to receive a chance from the Bucs to work his way into the league to Clarence Alvin Moore and Betty Jean Moore Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and could often time be found cracking jokes with them Donald; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and sisters He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Moore’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m. His interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing After a lengthy battle with Parkinson's with all of his children and much of his family by his side A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Monday February 3rd at the Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck Burial will follow at 1:00 PM Monday at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan followed by a 7:00 PM Prayer Service The Mehring family resided and farmed in the Edmonds ND area and had three more children; Alice Alvin graduated from high school in Carrington Alvin served in the National Guard for 3 years Alvin and Carol went on to have four beautiful children Bryan In the process of raising their children they moved from Carrington they have enjoyed life at their condo in Bismarck Alvin's main occupation was a truck driver where he owned two trucks of his own for a time Alvin really enjoyed camping and fishing for walleye out in the boat with his family gardening continued but was limited to their balcony Alvin belonged to the Knights of Columbus in Mandan and was a "star" Shamrock salesman raising money for organizations such as the Boys Ranch in Minot Alvin enjoyed spending time with his family He will always be known for his delicious malts and root beer floats He will be greatly missed by his family and friends to William David Nantz and Lois Rachel Gibson Nantz who have preceded him in death Alvin was preceded in death by his sisters Betty Shoemaker and Dottie Hayes; brother-in-laws Danny Ziegler and Randy Shoemaker; sister-in-law Donna Ziegler; and his mother and father-in-law as well as his brother-in-law John Ziegler Alvin's warm spirit touched the lives of many including numerous nieces and nephews who will remember him fondly always willing to lend a hand to those in need dedicated to spreading the word of God and leading others toward Christ Alvin's love for music was evident in his passion for playing the guitar; he performed in a Christian bluegrass band alongside his nephews Growing up on Lake Norman fostered his love for the outdoors and he cherished time spent in the mountains and at the beach with his family Alvin's strong character was shaped by the exemplary values instilled by his parents He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him Visitation services will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Raymer - Kepner in Huntersville Memorial donations in Alvin's name may be made to Mt and music that will resonate within the hearts of all who knew him Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsChristian Terry BRAZORIA COUNTY Texas – Law enforcement is investigating after a decomposing body was found near Alvin in Brazoria County The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says the discovery was made at County Road 99 and Belcher Road The man’s body was said to be in advanced decomposition investigators don’t know if the man’s death was the result of a crime Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group passed away peacefully Saturday morning in the comfort of his home and the company of his family Anyone who knew Al could tell you that was the only way he was ever going to leave the “farm” west of Hays Al was the oldest of seven children of Alois and Barbara (Dinkel) Denning He spent his childhood working on the family dairy farm and graduated from Hays High in 1947 Al then took on a variety of hard-working jobs from the oil fields to the quarry to driving trucks before spending over two decades years working at the Hays Post Office.  Al and Aletha raised seven children together He volunteered with the kids’ 4-H clubs was a fixture at local farmers markets and small-animal auctions and enjoyed driving his pickup through the countryside noting the level of Big Creek (always low) stopping to gather a sweet wildflower for Aletha or suggesting that so-and-so better get that alfalfa baled before it rains Al almost never spent a night away from the farm (“Who would collect the eggs?”) and during daylight hours could usually be found outdoors and every spring he would plant an acre-sized garden full of every vegetable he could coax to sprout along with rabbits and the occasional sheep or miniature donkey He valued trees and strategically planted hundreds of them on his farm to block the wind And he really loved when folks would see the Fresh Eggs sign on the highway and stop in to visit “Let me show you something,” he’d say to the kids before leading them to peek at chicks hatching in the incubator or the biggest squash you’ve ever seen growing in the garden and Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches.  Al’s pride and joy was his large and loving family Al is reunited in death with his wife of 71 years and two sisters (Dolores Frank and Edna Gustus Hunt).  Al is survived by six children—Tom Denning (Deb) in Hays and Roger Denning (Michele) in San Diego—along with his brother A funeral Mass will be held at 2pm Thursday The Mass will be preceded by a memorial visitation at the church from 1:00pm to 2pm Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis County 4-H Scholarship and Development Contributions made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory Condolences may be sent to the family on Al’s tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com  a native of Lockport and resident of Ponchatoula Guidry is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Scott Micheal Guidry (Christine); three grandchildren and Isabella Guidry; and one step-granddaughter and Sherrie Guidry Griffin (Earl); brother in-law Russel Allemand; and many nieces and nephews Guidry and Rita Bourgeois Guidry of Lockport; sister Guidry defined what a hard-working man should be He was probably best known for the many years he worked as produce manager for National Food Stores in Lockport where everyone seemed to know him After he would finish his usual day of work and sometimes 5 yards for many residents across the town of Lockport Guidry continued this up until the time he and Mary moved to Ponchatoula where he continued to love working in his yard.  Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Holy Savior Little Church in Lockport A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00AM with burial following in the church cemetery.  Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.  He was a lifetime resident of McMinn County Constance Wayne (Kevin) and Mitchell Graham; brothers Doug Watson (Dana) and Allen "Rod" Watson (Angelia); grandchildren and Kash Watson; several nieces and nephews; and special friend You are encouraged to share a memory of Alvin and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com Companion Funeral Home in Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist his family with these arrangements Eos The deepest regions of Earth’s oceans, known as the abyssal and hadal zones, lie at least as far under the water’s surface as Mount Rainier’s peak rises above the land surface. These great depths of 4,000 or more meters make up one of Earth’s least explored frontiers and are home to some of its most extreme environments and habitats Remotely operated and autonomous vehicles offer valuable access to these regions but there is no substitute for direct human observation and otherwise unknown landscapes—reinforce their allure but there is no substitute for direct human observation: The situational awareness and targeted delicate sampling that human-occupied vehicles (HOVs) enable are unique capabilities Yet the small number of vehicles capable of reaching abyssal and hadal depths—and the even smaller subset that can safely carry humans—limits the ability to explore them allowing it to reach depths of up to 6,500 meters—surpassing its previous limit of 4,500 meters The upgrade and a capstone science verification expedition (SVE) represent more than a decade of planning and technological development that have opened new possibilities for deep-sea research researchers now have access to roughly 99% of the ocean floor (Figure 1) enabling in-person observations and data collection in regions that were previously unreachable by the submersible Direct exploration is crucial for understanding deep-ocean environments Pilots and observers inside an HOV can see the area around them and feel the movement of the thrusters and robotic arms when they collect samples These sensory inputs help them understand spatial relationships among features as well as water currents and the condition of specimens as they are being collected Get the most fascinating science news stories of the week in your inbox every Friday because a human-occupied submersible is not connected to a surface ship by a cable it is a versatile and nimble exploration tool An HOV can change direction more quickly than a remotely operated vehicle more complex areas without encountering the constraints of a tether and a surface vessel to provide baseline information that allows us to evaluate whether—and how—human-induced global changes are affecting deep ecosystems at different depths Such effects are already pronounced in most ocean environments closer to the surface Alvin has long been at the forefront of deep-sea exploration It can conduct a variety of logistical and scientific tasks conducting mapping and photographic surveys and collecting samples using its robotic arms Throughout its lifetime, Alvin has undergone numerous upgrades to remain a state-of-the-art research platform. The most recent upgrade included outfitting it with a new larger personnel sphere with better ergonomics and improved visibility as well as improved thrusters and a more advanced command-and-control system New high-definition imaging systems and faster data acquisition capabilities were also installed as were enhanced inertial navigation capabilities enabling very accurate tracking from the surface to seafloor and a new science interface that enables rapid integration of routine and novel sensors for in-sub viewing a diverse team of scientists—led in part by researchers from WHOI and the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography (URI-GSO)—put Alvin and its upgraded systems to the test in real-world conditions during its first SVE following the upgrade [Soule et al. Team members represented a wide range of disciplines and the expedition included a major milestone in U.S deep-sea science: Alvin’s first dives below 6,000 meters All told, the expedition involved six successful dives in the Puerto Rico Trench to nearly 6,400-meter depth and nine along the Mid-Cayman Rise to nearly 6,100-meter depth (Figure 2) chosen for their extreme depths and diverse conditions provided rigorous proving grounds for Alvin’s new systems and offered opportunities to study underexplored regions scientists explored various geological features The crew also deployed complementary tools as well as an autonomous sampling lander [Muir et al. 2021] that enhanced Alvin’s observational and sampling capabilities down to 8,000-meter depth The 2022 Science Verification Expedition (SVE) yielded observations that contribute to our understanding of Earth’s geological history and processes that shape the ocean floor The 2022 expedition yielded several significant scientific observations that have contributed to our understanding of Earth’s geological history and processes that shape the ocean floor. On the Mid-Cayman Rise, researchers aboard Alvin discovered the world’s deepest-known very young (<1–2 decades) submarine volcanic eruption site at 6,000 meters deep [Rubin et al. an important finding for understanding the effect of high ambient pressure and low temperature on eruption mechanisms These researchers also characterized high-grade metamorphic rocks in multiple locations and collected samples at the Von Damm and Beebe active hydrothermal vents [German et al. which have distinct faunal communities (Figure 3) the science team recovered the first samples of the active microbial communities living within the vent chimneys offering insights into life in these extreme environments a remarkable adaptation in the deep ocean to a modern ecological change in the surface waters The scientists and Alvin operations team of pilots and engineers on the SVE confirmed the upgraded Alvin’s readiness for abyssal and hadal explorations proved essential for the success of the mission Alvin has returned to its regular operational cadence These dives have included expeditions back to long-term study sites on the East Pacific Rise—where researchers aided by the autonomous underwater vehicle Sentry discovered a new off-axis hydrothermal vent site (D where scientists found dramatically changed hydrothermal venting at a previously known site (M A subsequent series of deep science dives in 2024 reached nearly 5,000 meters in the Aleutian Trench where polychaete-populated seeps were observed to provide habitat for a host of organisms such as hydroids including possibly new species discoveries (L The deep ocean is a place where high hydrostatic pressure influences biological adaptation and chemical phenomena such as mineral and ore formation Alvin—the most active research submersible in the world and the only U.S HOV capable of reaching such extreme depths—has contributed to numerous scientific discoveries related to these processes as well as to explorations of shipwrecks and unknown deep-sea environs Alvin has also supported U.S. leadership in deep-ocean exploration and motivated the work of more than 14,000 personnel it has been a major part of each of our own dive histories contributing indelibly to our research and careers The continuing focus on inclusivity in future expeditions will help to foster a welcoming environment for the next generation of researchers using Alvin The SVE didn’t involve just established scientists and inclusion within the scientific community it also included 11 early-career scientists most of whom were diving in Alvin for the first time These scientists offered their expertise in geology and they hailed from oceanographic institutions as well as from the Cayman Islands government The continuing focus on inclusivity in future expeditions will help to foster a welcoming environment for the next generation of researchers using Alvin to expand our understanding of deep-sea biological Alvin’s upgraded capabilities will offer these scientists opportunities to study such processes in greater detail contributing to knowledge of how life and Earth itself have evolved under extreme conditions They will also help to provide vital understanding and insights into how human activities are increasingly affecting environments supporting comprehensive assessments of global change and how we might manage these regions As we continue to push the boundaries of human exploration ever deeper in the ocean Alvin remains a critical tool and a symbol of enduring curiosity and commitment to understanding the world beneath the waves Alvin is a U.S. Navy–owned asset certified under the Navy’s SUBSAFE protocol with support from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) The recent Alvin upgrade was supported primarily by the National Science Foundation with additional support from the Office of Naval Research is the associate dean of research at URI-GSO and has completed more than 30 HOV dives is an associate scientist at WHOI and the current chief scientist of deep submergence at NDSF director of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute German, C. R., et al. (2010), Diverse styles of submarine venting on the ultraslow spreading Mid-Cayman Rise, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A., 107(32), 14,020—14,025, https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1009205107 Klein, F., et al. (2017), Mid-ocean ridge serpentinite in the Puerto Rico Trench: From seafloor spreading to subduction, J. Petrol., 58(9), 1,729–1,754, https://doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egx071 Marlow, J. J., et al. (2021), New opportunities and untapped scientific potential in the abyssal ocean, Front. Mar. Sci., 8, 798943, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.798943 a platform for hadal profiling and water sample collection Peoples, L. M., et al. (2024), A deep-sea isopod that consumes Sargassum sinking from the ocean’s surface, Proc. R. Soc. B, 291(2030), 20240823, https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2024.0823 Rubin, K., et al. (2022), Classic oceanic crustal section recovered by Alvin submersible divers from the Puerto Rico Trench north wall, Abstract OS25B-05 presented at 2022 Fall Meeting, AGU, Chicago, Ill., 12–16 Dec., https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13930734 Rubin, K., et al. (2023), Young submarine lava flow identified at 6 km depth on the Mid Cayman Rise, Abstract 928 presented at IAVCEI 2023 Scientific Assembly, Int. Assoc. of Volcanol. and Chem. of the Earth’s Inter., Rotorua, New Zealand, 30 Jan. to 3 Feb., zenodo.org/records/13930806 and Alvin Science Verification Team (2022) An upgraded HOV Alvin for abyssal and hadal science Abstract OS25B-04 presented at 2022 Fall Meeting Kenna Harmony Rubin ([email protected]) Alvin John (AJ) Noker (96) peacefully passed away in his sleep on 13 February 2025 of complications from old age and Parkinson's disease to Alvin William and Leona Nelson Noker.  His earlier years were spent between his beloved family coal mine on Granite Creek near Jackson He graduated from Ogden High School in 1947 After a stint in the Army during the Korean War he went to school for an Engineering degree he graduated from Brigham Young University.  Utah) in the Salt Lake Temple on 27 August 1954 He enjoyed his work as a Mechanical Engineer at Sperry Univac (Unisys) During his employment he invented products that garnered at least five patents for the company he loved being outdoors and spending time with family and friends He also enjoyed genealogy and documented more than 100,000 ancestors from the Rhineland Activity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought many different callings and responsibilities His favorite was Scoutmaster where he served for almost 20 years.  Interment will be at the Bountiful Cemetery.  Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary & Crematory Facebook page and on this obituary page The live stream will begin about 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below In lieu of flowers please consider donating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Fund or a comparable organization