went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 27 He earned a theology degree from Columbia International University and a master’s in music from Arizona State University Tim joyfully shared his gift through teaching before answering God’s call to nursing inspired by the care he received as a cancer survivor Maurice Alfred and Corlyn Nelson Deming; brothers Jeffrey (Lori) Deming and Craig (Diane) Deming; sister several nieces & nephews and other loving family members A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM gifts can be made to Aria and Isaiah’s college fund Please send donations via GiveSendGo: Aria and Isaiah’s College Fund This obituary was published by Obituaries provided free for the community. and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Click Here to Contact Us KC Counts speaks with Diana LeMarbe about the upcoming exhibit and how anyone can participate Their conversation begins with some history of the Deming Art Center and the artists who gathered before the building came along: I was still living in Columbus at the time and there were a lot of artists in the area But every year we would try and figure out and get it together and we would rent an empty building in Deming for a week or for two weeks or something like that Then all the artists would come together and go in and clean it all up and then we'd set up a show and we would show our work for however long we had managed to get that building for And that was the only way we were able to show here in Luna County up until about 1989 And then we received the building that it we're in now on the corner of Pine and gold And it was given to us through a grant kind of thing and right now I can't pull the woman's name up But she did this all over the country for the arts sometimes it was just for arts in general and trying to keep it alive throughout the country and Deming received that building that way and it's been going ever since We try and cover all of the different kinds of arts There's a school month every year that the high school puts a show together and that's what's been there currently they have wonderful teachers here at the school But the work that those students put out - every year I go and look at it and I think when I was in college and looking at people that were working on their masters degrees and you know it's like you find that amount of ability in high school students So I feel like it's really the backbone of our community it's the Latino cultural exhibit which is supported by New Mexico art And by the National Endowment for the Arts So tell us about what kind of art you're actually still looking for and what kind of exhibit people can expect the kind of art we're looking for is anything that has to do with the Hispanic cultural history of our area The work that will hopefully come in will be - there'll be music - people that would like to come and play their music can come on the opening day of our reception and play But if they would like to have their music there and that music will be played throughout the days that the show is open And one lady came in and she said I've still got the dress that my mother made for me when I was a tiny child And you do not have to be of Latino heritage or you can bring your art and you are of Latino heritage and maybe you're putting a whole new idea and a different kind of art Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application December 19th at Rennes Health & Rehab in Weston the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (nee Berdan) Kraus Marie married Don Deming at Sacred Heart Catholic Rectory in Marshfield owning and operating Demings’ Resort on Fence Lake for 20 plus years Marie worked as an X-ray Tech for Lakeland Medical Center for many years and was a member of Lakeland Art League AAUW and won many local and state awards for art Marie and Don were members of Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff as well Marie had a passion and great talent for painting with oil and watercolors She attended art classes every Monday while her children were still at home She painted many beautiful paintings for over 50 years Marie also loved to travel with friends and art groups painting as they traveled and family went to the Driftwood Resort on Vero Beach FL for over 40 years she enjoyed going to the kid’s sporting events and concerts and she was very active in volunteering there walking in the woods and collecting birch bark She loved gathering with family and friends and dearly loved her Children She is survived by her 5 children: Paul Deming Dave (Teresa) Deming,Richard “Dick” Deming Marc (Jaclyn) Deming; grandchildren: Dominique Deming Garyt (Jenna) Trantow; great grandchildren: Ella (Darlene) Kraus; sister: Betty Bartz; and many nieces and nephews Marie was preceded in death by her husband: Don; parents: Joseph and Dorothy Kraus; mother-in-law: Ella Deming; brother and sister-in-law: Richard (Dolores) Kraus; sister and brother-in-law: Jeanie (Bob) Draxler; brother-in-law: Roger Bartz; sister-in-law: Pat Kraus; daughter-in-law: Kim Deming; great grandchild: Charlie Burgess December 28th at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff WI with a visitation from 10:00am until the time of the service memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 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 dusty weather conditions have caused some closures on I-10 in Las Cruces According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation both east- and westbound lanes were closed from milepost 132 in Las Cruces to milepost 81 in Deming due to blowing dust and low visibility until around 5 p.m NMDOT also reported other road closures due to poor visibility The New Mexico State Police are also conducting road closures from the Arizona state line to Lordsburg RECOMMENDED:Weather Warn: Strong winds and blowing dust return Thursday Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox 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 The Gila Herald Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GREENLEE COUNTY – Two children are dead and one was last listed as being in critical condition after a UTV crash Friday night that left a Polaris Ranger fully submerged in Eagle Creek The area is west of Morenci and is known for outdoor recreation The children were listed as being between 4 and 12 years old with the middle-aged child being taken to a Tucson hospital via ground ambulance due to inclement weather and were recreating in the area for Easter weekend According to Greenlee County Sheriff Eric Ellison authorities were dispatched at about 5:21 p.m regarding a rollover crash involving a UTV in the Lower Eagle Creek area deputies located a completely submerged UTV with two deceased individuals One severely injured female had already been taken from the scene A Ranger with the Arizona Department of Public Safety was lowered from a helicopter to help remove the bodies from the area The trooper had to be lowered from the hovering helicopter due to not having any place to land.    Other agencies that assisted in the rescue and recovery included Greenlee County Search and Rescue and was camping for Easter weekend with other families when they decided to go for a ride up the creek after lunch.  The children were riding in the Polaris Razor with their mother in the passenger seat and their father driving one side was listed at roughly 2.5 to 3 feet deep while the other side led to an 8-foot drop-off it rolled over and was sucked into the hole trapping the three children under the water Eagle Creek is one of Arizona’s largest creeks and is known for its spectacular scenery In addition to natural wonders like the “El Capitan” rock formation and the 90-degree mineral water from Eagle Creek Hot Springs there are also various ruins to explore and plenty of wildlife to see and the area where the incident took place was inaccessible to the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office’s vehicles That’s when locals stepped up and voluntarily offered to lend their off-road UTVs to the deputies and five or six were taken up on the offer Ellison encountered a southbound UTV carrying one of the victims en route to meet up with Greenlee County EMS The girl was taken to a Tucson hospital for treatment but no update on her condition was given other than that she was last listed as being in critical condition Ellison arrived at the scene to find the Polaris Razor completely submerged with one tire poking out of the water the second victim was out of the UTV and was being given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) but she was later pronounced deceased at the scene Sheriff Ellison then entered the water along with members of the Morenci Swift Water Rescue and Morenci Fire to assist with the recovery of the third victim “We were able to get the third child out,” Ellison said Ellison thanked all the agencies for their work on the case which didn’t see a closure at the scene until well after midnight Community Safety Department Director To Resign Amid Tension With Cambridge Police Department From Lab to Startup: Harvard’s Office of Technology Development Paves the Way for Research Commercialization People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness Held After Vote to Eliminate MCAS 8 Takeaways From Harvard’s Task Force Reports At least two candidates — Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh and Harvard Kennedy School professor David J Deming — have interviewed to be the next Harvard College dean according to three people familiar with the matter The Crimson was not able to determine whether other candidates were interviewed A Faculty of Arts and Sciences spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment Claybaugh and Deming did not respond to requests for comment In the search that selected Khurana interviews with the advisory committee came in the final stages of the process — but before then-FAS Dean Michael D Smith named his chosen candidate for review by members of Harvard’s governing boards Candidates were interviewed at least twice Hoekstra has provided no public updates on the search since she and the committee solicited input from Harvard affiliates last fall though an announcement is expected very soon according to one person familiar with the search Both candidates bring both familiarity with administrative positions and experience working with undergraduates a role in which she oversees the undergraduate curriculum at Harvard Claybaugh has positioned herself as a staunch proponent of academic rigor During the Covid-19 pandemic, she helped the College implement temporary changes in Harvard’s grading policy to deal with the unprecedented circumstances Claybaugh also serves in the Dean’s Cabinet which meets regularly to advise Khurana as he leads the College Claybaugh taught courses including the popular Humanities 10 has served as chair of the Committee on Degrees in History and Literature and helped forward History and Literature’s ethnic studies track Deming, who serves as Kirkland House faculty dean in addition to his appointment at HKS, was an internal finalist in last spring’s HKS dean search. He stepped down from the dean search advisory committee to become a candidate but was passed over for the position Weinstein — then a Stanford professor — instead He also holds a faculty appointment at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Deming researches higher education, economic inequality, and the labor market, and Harvard cited his research on standardized test scores’ ability to predict college performance in its decision to end test-optional admissions —Staff writer Dhruv T. Patel can be reached at dhruv.patel@thecrimson.com. Follow him on X @dhruvtkpatel —Staff writer Samuel A. Church can be reached at samuel.church@thecrimson.com. Follow him on X @samuelachurch —Staff writer Cam N. Srivastava can be reached at cam.srivastava@thecrimson.com. Follow him on X @camsrivastava Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter. DEMING — Melvin Cordell appeared in 6th Judicial District Court on Monday where he declined to challenge prosecutors’ request that he remain in custody as he faces 24 felony counts involving child abuse aggravated battery and tampering with evidence Prosecutors added new counts in an amended complaint as police executed search warrants Monday at the property north of town where police say Melvin and Valerie Cordell made their children live and sleep outdoors in holes in the ground or in a van police said they found the property strewn with clothing and open containers holding human waste Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Algernon D’Ammassa is the Albuquerque Journal’s Southern New Mexico correspondent. 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Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Image Source: Tinpixels / iStock / Getty Images Plus Edwards Deming published his book “Out of Crisis” in 1982 particularly the manufacturing environment For the first time since the early 19th century the United States of America was facing global competition as Japanese and European auto manufacturers slowly gained market share Deming had a front-row seat as Japan rebuilt its economy and manufacturing capacity His observation of American and Japanese cultures gave him a unique perspective on the roadblocks American companies would face in this new competitive landscape aimed to simplify and explain how companies could reinvent themselves and keep pace with the swirling tides of change around them companies face a similar challenge: the need to reinvent themselves as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics call for a “new way forward.” Innovation has become the latest buzzword as a critical differentiator for organizational success one may fail to grasp how relevant his observations are to today’s technological landscape But as anyone who has studied quality and innovation will tell you the principles that foster sustainable innovation are deeply rooted in quality management ASQ’s Innovation Division published the Innovation Body of Knowledge as a quick primer for quality professionals who want to understand what innovation is and how you can use quality tools to support innovation It frames the essential elements of innovation as a knowledge domain This article examines how Deming’s 14 Points align with modern innovation practices described in the American Society for Quality’s (ASQ) Innovation Body of Knowledge (IBoK) and Leadership as the foundation for innovation we can chart a path toward fostering sustainable innovation in the 21st-century business landscape “Create constancy of purpose,” to sustain the business and stay competitive This point directly ties to the strategy element in the IBoK which emphasizes long-term thinking and the importance of maintaining a clear strategic focus For an organization to remain competitive and innovate it must prioritize long-term objectives over short-term gains The constancy ensures that innovation efforts are aligned with broader organizational goals The IBoK describes innovation strategy differently and calls for “embedding innovation into the organization’s DNA.” As Deming points out the IBoK discusses the importance of long-term planning and allocating resources to identify ‘“Adopt the new philosophy,” maps to Strategy and Leadership in the IBoK The new philosophy embodies a different way of thinking a commitment to quality and continuous improvement Deming calls on leadership to “awaken to the challenge” and “learn their responsibilities.” This philosophy is best tied to what the IBoK calls innovation leadership in the current innovation landscape Both call on leadership to rise to the challenge of owning their role in setting standards that will drive value creation and operational excellence It is not all about beating the competition It is about creating a sustainable environment that ensures the firm’s innovation initiatives fully align with its strategic ends “Cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality” emphasizes the importance of building quality into the product from the beginning rather than relying on after-the-fact inspections we tend to see this through the lens of lean six sigma or the concept of built-in-quality But if we expand our scope to encompass processes' role in creating variation we can better see how this point ties into modern innovation this approach aligns with the need for robust processes that ensure continuous quality improvement allowing organizations to innovate without sacrificing product integrity structure and process are considered foundational elements to successful innovation There is a way to structure your innovation initiative and a process-oriented way of executing that leads to better outcomes “End the practice of awarding business on price tag alone,” underscores the importance of a long-term systems-oriented view when selecting suppliers and partners This principle ties to both Strategy and Process in the IBoK which emphasizes the need for strategic partnerships that foster innovation Organizations focusing solely on cost often compromise quality and innovation in the modern business world By cultivating long-term relationships with suppliers and partners who share a commitment to innovation organizations can create systems that support both continuous improvement and disruptive innovation “Improve constantly and forever,” is closely aligned with Strategy and Process in the IBoK is the foundation of Deming’s philosophy and modern innovation Deming also recognized the need for discontinuous improvements—what we today call breakthrough or disruptive innovation The IBoK emphasizes that companies must build innovation on a framework of continuous improvement While the focus is different - “fail fast and learn quickly” - both have the same aim Deming includes the “improvement of the improvement process” and the IBoK calls for continued expansion of strategies Organizations that continuously refine their products and processes create incremental and dramatic innovation conditions Deming’s sixth point – ‘Institute training’ – directly relates to Culture and Strategy in the IBoK Employees have to learn new skills as innovation unfolds and generally continuously develop; a firm with a culture of education and skill development is one in which employees feel like they can make a meaningful contribution Both recognize that the people are part of the system as much as the machinery and that strategy should articulate how the worker’s work contributes to the bigger picture “Institute leadership,” connects to Culture and Leadership in the IBoK Deming clearly emphasized the critical role of leaders and management systems in helping companies compete in the marketplace He called on inspirational leadership to support workers in reaching their full potential leadership is also called out as a critical driver of innovation Effective innovation leaders foster a culture where new ways of doing are embraced and encouraged Both Deming and the IBoK speak to the supportive role that leaders play in cultivating the people and the environment “Drive out fear,” speaks directly to the Culture component of the IBoK they must create a culture where employees feel safe to share ideas and challenge the status quo without fear of reprisal Innovation thrives in environments that encourage open communication organizations can unlock the full potential of their employees and foster a culture of innovation “Break down barriers between departments,” aligns with Structure and Strategy in the IBoK Innovation often requires collaboration across multiple departments Silos hinder the free flow of ideas and limit the potential for breakthrough innovations Deming and the IBoK speak to the need for creating structures encouraging knowledge-sharing and collaboration across departments to drive innovation efforts “Eliminate slogans and exhortations,” ties to Culture in the IBoK Empty slogans that call for innovation without providing the means to achieve it can create frustration and disengagement organizations must build systems and processes that support real culture is about creating an environment where innovation is a natural outcome of how people work Organizations that focus on building a supportive culture—rather than relying on slogans—can create the conditions for sustained innovation “Eliminate numerical quotas,” connects with Leadership in the IBoK Quotas and management by objectives can force employees into a short-term leaders should create a work environment that encourages creativity leadership fosters an environment where innovation can thrive leaders can focus on building a culture that encourages experimentation and long-term success “Remove barriers to pride in workmanship,” ties to both Culture and Structure in the IBoK Employees take pride in their work when they have the tools Organizational structures that limit creativity or micromanage employees can stifle innovation and reduce morale The IBoK also emphasizes the importance of creating a structure that supports innovation By removing barriers to pride in workmanship organizations can foster a culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to innovation efforts “Institute a vigorous program of education and self-improvement,” aligns with Culture in the IBoK Continuous learning is critical for fostering innovation Organizations must invest in their employees' ongoing education and development as technologies and market conditions evolve While the IBoK does not specifically address worker education and self-improvement it does establish the importance of organizational learning as a basis for continuous innovation Thus learning is embedded as a principle within the organization “Put everyone to work,” speaks directly to Culture in the IBoK Innovation is not the responsibility of a single department or team—it is an organizational effort that requires everyone's engagement and contribution Organizations can harness their workforce’s collective creativity and expertise by involving all employees in the innovation process I hope you can see that Deming’s 14 points are as relevant now as they were in 1982 We must take what he taught us and see it with new eyes American Society for Quality. (2024). Innovation body of knowledge. ASQ. Retrieved from https://asq.org The W. Edwards Deming Institute. (2024) Home. The W. Edwards Deming Institute. Retrieved from https://deming.org You must have JavaScript enabled to enjoy a limited number of articles over the next 30 days issues and challenges that they face daily Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing Home » Laura J 2025) at Jones Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness 1962 in Buffalo to John Thomas and Margaret Caroline (Schafer) Horning She was a 1981 graduate of Belfast Central School and later earned her Licensed Practical Nurses degree through BOCES in Belmont in 1983 Laura began her career in nursing in 1983 at Highland Healthcare Center in Wellsville In 1990 she became a Supervisor for Southern Tier Home Health Services She went above and beyond to ensure that her clients had care whether it be driving an employee to the client’s home or working the shift herself She finished out the last five years of her career as a case manager for Renee Francisco Laura began volunteering for the SPCA serving Cattaraugus County after retirement It should be noted that Laura never met a dog she didn’t like She saw through their behavior as their need to be loved unconditionally Midge Van Etten of Wellsville and Patricia Haskins of Belfast; one brother Edwin Horning of Allentown; two grandchildren Charles Van Etten and a lifelong dear friend She was known for her mother’s German potato salad She made incredible sauerkraut and the few remaining jars of it are now priceless both sweet and savory were famous and in demand She was always on the hunt for new recipes although her fall in 2020 made it difficult to do the actual baking She did however bake and cook with her granddaughters Hanna and Haily teaching them her favorite recipes and instructing them how to do it the right (old fashion) way Before her fall Laura enjoyed cruising the local back roads AC/DC blaring and her face lit with a smile festivals and going to see local bands regularly She loved sitting around the campfire with good music Laura was a founding member of the Old Hens Club a group of women of a certain age Thank goodness for strong backs who carried Laura and her wheelchair so she wouldn’t miss a meeting She was known as the “Grandma of the Neighborhood.” On cold mornings at the bus stop the local kids huddled in her van to stay warm Some have come back and actually thanked her for her guidance Because of her type 1 diabetes at the age of 13 they said she wouldn’t make 30 After her fall they said she wouldn’t live she wouldn’t walk but she did all those things you can!” Because she did what they said couldn’t be done She made this world a better place and she will be deeply missed             A time of visitation will be held on Saturday (April 5) from 2-5 p.m. at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville/Scio. The memorial service will be held immediately after the visitation at 5:00 p.m. with Deacon Frank Pasquale officiating. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com Memorial contributions in Laura’s name may be made to SPCA in Cattaraugus County Bonaventure basketball coach Mark Schmidt faces third roster rebuild in as many seasons Dwyer Program donates new furniture to Alfred State Veteran’s Lounge The short, independent drama “February” is the second film in director Nathan Deming’s 12-episode project featuring a movie named for each month of the year. The Los Angeles-based Tomah native is spending his month screening the latest installment in 17 locations across Wisconsin All 12 films in the “Year Project” will be set in Tomah it’s a way to give audiences a peak at the characters and locations that make his hometown special “I was born and raised in Tomah, although I haven’t lived there for a little bit. I live in Los Angeles now, and I guess the distance also helps make me more nostalgic,” Deming previously told WPR on “Morning Edition.” “February” is the story of Miguel (David Ezekiel Duran) He’s having trouble finding his niche in frigid Tomah a veteran of many Wisconsin winters who teaches Miguel to ice fish Deming said it was the first acting job for Jordan “I was just looking at actors for an ice fishing character and I was worried about it coming off as inauthentic or that I’d have to teach them about ice fishing and a million other things about being from the Midwest,” Deming told WPR “So I put up an ad on Craigslist and Ritchie’s wife responded first with just a picture of him in an ice fishing tent It could have been a close-up from the movie.” Deming takes “February” to Stanley There will be a live question and answer session after the movie at most of the screenings — some of which will feature lead actor Duran After Stanley, there are 16 more stops on the Wisconsin tour of “February,” before the film’s Los Angeles premiere at the famed Chinese Theater on Feb. 17. As for “March,” Deming’s website says the next episode in the anthology series is “in development.” Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more. This statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection was released on March 4, 2025. It deals with a death that occurred in September 2024.  Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection DEMING N.M. – On Sep. 25, 2024, at approximately 2:01 p.m., Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) assigned to the Deming Station responded to a sensor activation and encountered a group of people illegally in the United States, approximately .85 miles north of New Mexico (NM) State Highway 9 and approximately 10.6 miles west of the Columbus Port of Entry, in Columbus, NM. The group informed the BPAs that another man was in medical distress approximately 100 yards from their location.      At approximately 2:10 p.m., BPAs located the man face down on the ground near a bush. The man stated he could not stand up and needed water. BPAs immediately requested assistance from emergency medical services (EMS) via radio. Additionally, BPAs requested via radio for a BPA emergency medical technician to respond to their location to assist and used water to cool the man down.       At approximately 3:43 p.m., EMS personnel and the BPA paramedic arrived at the hospital, where doctors assumed medical care. At 3:47 p.m., all lifesaving efforts ceased, and a hospital physician declared the man deceased.      On Sep. 26, 2024, the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator conducted an autopsy on the deceased man, who was identified as a 34-year-old of unknown nationality. Medical Investigator personnel determined the cause of death was hyperthermia and listed the manner of death as an accident.     CBP Office of Professional Responsibility is reviewing the incident.  The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General was notified.      Wind gusts of 30+ mph along with afternoon and evening blowing dust, could reduce visibility. Live Weather CamerasWeather MapsReport: Deming couple arrested for allegedly starving sexually abusing their 8 children by Erika Esquivel DEMING, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A couple from Deming was arrested and charged with reportedly sexually abusing their eight children and having them live in unsanitary conditions from 2014 to 2024 according to KRQE. The parents identified as 50-year-old Melvin Cordell and his wife 41-year-old Valerie Cordell are being held in jail without bond Melvin Cordell pleaded not guilty to 24 charges of sexual assault and child abuse the parents allowed other people to sexually abuse their children and take pictures of them naked The children's ages range from 6 months to 16 years old The oldest child said that she got pregnant twice and had “unwanted sex” with her father and that her parents starved her and her siblings as punishment, according to the KRQE report. The report states that the children lived outside sleeping on a mattress in a semi-underground cave with 4 to 6-foot tunnels Investigators wrote in the criminal complaint that the property resembled a landfill as it was filled with trash The children were placed in protective custody with the state Billy Armendariz may be reached at bill@demingheadlight.com DEMING — A Deming couple has been charged with multiple counts of child abuse and sexual abuse involving children police say were living in deplorable conditions New Mexico State Police said the couple had been targets of an investigation since last October following a report to the state’s Children The Nooksack Indian Tribe is tearing down the building that once housed the Nooksack River Casino Locals responded to the news, posted to the tribe’s Facebook page last week “I was part of the ground breaking ceremony,” one comment read “God Bless the Nooksack Tribe and all its citizen’s (sic).” the tribe added it would announce plans for the property moving forward when they were finalized The tribe wrote bystanders could be asked to leave the demolition zone “for safety reasons.” Someone at the property who appeared to be part of the demolition crew objected to Cascadia Daily News taking photos of the site Monday The casino in Deming shut down in December 2015 after a legal fight over debt incurred by building renovations, according to a Bellingham Herald article from the time “​​We appreciate all the love and feedback we have received regarding how important this building and business was to our people and community,” the tribe’s Facebook post read Sophia Gates covers rural Whatcom and Skagit counties. She is a Washington State Murrow Fellow whose work is underwritten by taxpayers and available outside CDN's paywall. Reach her at sophiagates@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092 Thanks to an $82,470 grant from the state’s Clean Energy Fund Baker Highway will have solar panels installed on its roof next month Friends of the Deming Library applied for the grant which is supported by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act Board member and Deming resident Leaf Schumann said the nonprofit is thrilled to see the project come to life and is grateful for the support from the Clean Energy Fund “For a rural area that generally lacks so many services that feed a sense of community the usual stable of library fare,” Schumann said “I assess a community by its library — often the first place I go.” Locally owned solar provider Ecotech Solar is set to begin installation on March 4 The 80 panels should help the library reduce its energy costs by around $5,000 per year.  Those utility savings will be redirected toward library offerings with a focus on programs for the Nooksack Tribe coordinated through the Whatcom County Library System’s Nooksack Cultural Liaison Some of those programs include the Tribal Elders Book Club job skills training and workshops centered on indigenous traditions While some may wonder about the efficacy of solar power in the famously dreary Pacific Northwest, Ecotech Solar confirms it’s a realistic choice here That summer sun can be stored in the form of “net metering” — billing credit with the utility company for excess power generated People who are interested in learning more about the future of electricity in Whatcom County can participate in a conversation at the Deming Library from 6–7 p.m At the event, Jack Pflueger, an energy consultant at Ecotech Solar, will discuss practical topics like power outages, rising utility rates, changes to net metering and new incentives for energy backup systems. Dessert and coffee will be provided by Rifugio’s Country Italian Cuisine, courtesy of Ecotech Solar. The event is free but an RSVP is requested Julia Tellman writes about civic issues and anything else that happens to cross her desk; contact her at juliatellman@cascadiadaily.com Image Source: Tigercat_LPG / iStock / Getty Images despite his revelations about the destructive nature of the prevailing style of management America today is a deeply divided country in which the majority of workers are disengaged and dispirited in their jobs and live in an economy that by many measures is failing them Deming’s warnings of the consequences of clinging to outdated business practices have sadly come to pass This message was flawlessly delivered on October 16 and 17 at the 2024 Deming Leadership Seminar in Columbus Edwards Deming Institute and led by a team of veteran Deming practitioners What’s encouraging is that while anxiety and interpersonal stress are widespread in most workplaces, it doesn’t have to be that way. Throughout the two-day event, there was an upbeat mood as the presenters led an interactive exploration of what’s possible with the philosophy and tools that Deming provided Most people grasp intuitively what needs to be improved Even those who love their work are stymied by all the “other stuff,” to put it politely This “other stuff” isn’t just necessary drudgery like filling out expense reports and having to do things just to please the boss Deming pointed out that management has the power and the responsibility to address this “other stuff.” Ninety-four percent of problems workers confront he stated in his posthumously published book “The New Economics,” are caused by the system And the design of the system is management’s responsibility The event is a modern version of the famous four-day seminars that Deming conducted during the 1980s and early 1990s which served as the starting point for some of the most celebrated continuous improvement journeys Two factors made it possible to cover the material in two days Post-study materials and ongoing online conversations accomplish the role of recapping and reinforcing the material and provide guidance and a supportive community to help leaders move forward Deming had worked on improving his seminar materials right up to the end of his long and productive life The crowning achievement of that was The Deming System of Profound Knowledge (SoPK)â which was first introduced in “The New Economics.” As intended this enables a more concise presentation of the essential elements of Deming’s revolutionary approach SoPK serves as a guiding framework for organizational leadership learning the tools is only 20% of the task for leaders – the remaining 80% is about learning and applying SoPK SoPK provides the theoretical basis for how organizations behave who earned his PhD in mathematical physics at a time when discoveries in quantum physics were upending our view of the physical world saw the need to apply new theories to explain the world as we know it SoPK reflects the latest discoveries and observations in statistics Many of Deming’s observations have become mainstream thanks to popular books on these subjects such as Daniel Kahneman’s 2011 bestseller “Thinking Fast and Slow.” What Deming called the “Deadly Disease” of managing by visible numbers alone can be explained by a concept Kahneman called WYSIATI (What You See Is All There Is) by which humans jump to conclusions based on available information and assume there’s nothing more to consider But the most important breakthrough is the adoption of complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory which emphasizes the role of interdependence in the behavior of complex systems such as weather and climate patterns and human constructs such as the economy and organizations Deming’s application of CAS to organizational behavior represents a radical departure from the reductionist view which holds that component subsystems of an organization can be effectively managed as if they were independent and incentive-based targets all reflect this archaic reductionist paradigm and making the path to transformation a formidable one This was evident in a case study exercise in which groups of participants were assigned to represent departments in an unnamed company based on a real-life scenario Participants were given five minutes to name measures they would take to meet their target using the prevailing style of how organizations operate Participants quickly filled their flipcharts with interventions that are all too familiar Sales offered special concessions and discounts to boost their numbers Credit Approval introduced penalties and “fired” the customers that were slow payers Procurement squeezed suppliers and accepted contracts based solely on low bid Operations cut back on quality in order to ship faster and reduce costs The participants then forecast how the departments would perform given the changes made by all the departments and that was compared what had happened in real life Results seemed to be okay for the first quarter it was clear that customers were defecting in droves due to quality The company was on the road to destroy itself all from actions that participants had chosen based on their experience with “business as usual.” A powerful lesson The seminar also revealed the emotional impact of the prevailing style of management. For example, in Deming’s famous Red Bead Experiment participants playing the role of “willing workers” are instructed by a “foreman” to engage in a process in which they are set up to fail They have no control over the results (“defective” red beads occur randomly) yet are constantly chided to improve their performance “willing workers” still felt a bit anxious (I should know – I was the worst performer!) and others expressed sympathy for us “poor performers.” A powerful lesson from a scenario that sadly occurs too often in real life alignment with the aim of the organization to design improvements in their own companies It was clear to all that this was not the end of the learning process The good news is that while the barriers to change are significant, this is not rocket science. The methods are eminently learnable because they fit the world that we see every day are complicated and time-consuming because they are inherently unnatural Are your managers tying up their time doing performance reviews and dealing with complaints about ratings Simply stop doing it and replace the process with an honest dialogue about the work Are your departments fighting each other over the fairness of their KPIs Stop doing it and get everybody working towards the common aim of the whole company As Kelly Allan writes in his added chapter to the third edition of “The New Economics,” change begins with a personal journey “Start by learning so you can change yourself Jacob Stoller is a journalist, speaker, facilitator, and Shingo-Prize-winning author of The Lean CEO. He can be reached through his website at www.jacobstoller.com was arrested outside Deming police headquarters on Thursday by officers with the New Mexico State Police Although charges have not been released to the Deming Headlight by either Deming police or the State Police KRQE News 13 reported Friday that the charges are of a violent and sexual nature was placed on administrative leave without pay after a 17-year-old girl notified the Deming Police Department that she had a sexual relationship with Lopez that turned violent Deming police would only confirm to the Headlight that the arrest was due to allegations of criminal activity Deming Police Chief Sergio Lara did also confirm that an investigation is underway by the State Police The allegations against Lopez surfaced on Friday and Lara said his department went into swift action for its commitment to accountability “I watched State Police arrest Lopez outside of our department from my office window,” Lara said The matter was turned over to the state to ensure a fair and impartial investigation KRQE reported that among the allegations in the case are sexual exploitation of a minor According to court records obtained by KRQE Phone records may have played a key role in the investigation and arrest Chief Lara said the Deming Police Department takes allegations of misconduct seriously and is committed to maintaining public trust “The city of Deming Police Department is committed to upholding the highest standard of conduct and professionalism among all personnel,” he said in a press release Friday “We recognize the importance of public trust in law enforcement and are dedicated to addressing any actions that may compromise that trust.” Lara said further information will be released as appropriate while respecting the integrity of the investigation and any potential legal proceedings He directed further inquiries to the New Mexico State Police the lead investigating agency in this matter The State Police did not respond to inquiries from the Headlight on Friday Orion Magazine Alison Hawthorne Deming has been a of friend and contributor to Orion for over three decades. She is the author of numerous books of nonfiction and poetry, including her newest collection, Blue Flax and Yellow Mustard Flowers out this spring you might find her walking through a spruce forest humming Led Zepplin with a perfectly ripe peach in hand but I like calling on the spirit of trees when hoping I will age with grace What is a species you feel is frequently misunderstood In what environment do you feel most at home Deep in the forest of moss and black spruce on Grand Manan Island What is something you’re looking forward to What was your last memorable animal encounter saw what I thought was a small stick on the bathroom floor picked it up to toss out and saw it was a scorpion My superpower is being able to grow organic lettuce and other greens year-round It helps that I am bi-regional: Sonoran Desert in winter and Canadian Maritimes in summer reach out of your kitchen window a pluck a fruit from a tree Apply now to the week-long Orion Environmental Writers’ Workshop cosponsored by the Omega Center for Sustainable Living Click Here We’d talk about life and love and art and the convolutions of family history Who is a character from literature or film with whom you intensely identify The Baron in Italo Calvino’s novel about a man who ascends into the trees and refuses ever to come down What is something new you’ve done recently Learned to play “What a Wonderful World” on the piano What’s the wildest thing you’ve witness or experienced in nature Being attacked by two dogs when I was a small child you’re sitting with your feet in a cool creek and someone hands you the perfect beverage What is a smell that makes you stop in your tracks Pile up way too many notes ever to make sense of Hope it all falls into some kind of order on the page Which of your book subjects or characters haunts you the most Bring home Blue Flax and Yellow Mustard Flower today Are you the same person you were as a child What song or album reminds you of high school “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” What did an average Friday night look like for you as a teenager If authors had walk-up songs like professional baseball players do “Stairway to Heaven.” You’re in a deserted island situation for an unknown period of time and Norton Anthology of Contemporary Poetry What would you like to be most remembered for Having made a meaningful difference in some people’s lives What flower would you want pinned to your breast after you die With some of the flowers topping a salad at the afterparty I’d really like to know what that intelligence feels like This piece contains affiliate links for Bookshop.org, a retailer that supports local bookstores. 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Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices a dedicated community member and respected fire protection specialist Alvin’s life was a remarkable journey characterized by service Alvin began his working career at Willard Psychiatric Center and soon found his true calling in public fire safety he joined the Office of Fire Prevention and Control in Montour Falls an agency under the umbrella of Homeland Security where he served diligently as a fire protection specialist His role as a NYS Fire Protection Specialist Instructor included volunteer and paid firefighter instruction of state certified courses he served as Seneca County Fire Protection Specialist allowing him to share his passion for fire safety with countless individuals instilling in them the importance of prevention and preparedness Alvin served in the Hancock Air National Guard from December 13 He was called into active duty with the Air Force in 2001 where he served valiantly at the World Trade Center in New York City This experience highlighted his courage and commitment to serving his country during a time of crisis Alvin’s dedication extended beyond his professional life; he began his lifelong career in fire service as a volunteer with the Campville Fire Department he was deeply involved with the Ovid Fire Department Initially voted into Active Membership in August 1981 including 2nd Assistant Chief in 1996 and 1st Assistant Chief in 1997 His peers recognized his dedication and elected him Chief in 2024 a testament to his commanding personality and commitment to the community he cherished Education played a significant role in Alvin’s life He graduated from Owego Free Academy and pursued his studies at Broome Community College where he earned an associate’s degree followed by an associate’s degree in conservation at SUNY Morrisville in addition to various courses and certifications from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg These accomplishments reflect his relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence Alvin is remembered not only for his professional contributions but also for his unwavering personality He had a commanding presence that inspired those around him and a passion for community service that endeared him to many.  and an extensive extended family from his wife’s side Richard and Catherine (née Meddaugh) Deming from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Ovid Fire Department located on Brown Street in Ovid A funeral service with military honors will follow at the Ovid Fire Department at 2:00pm Interment will be held privately at the NYS Veterans Cemetery in Romulus kindly consider a donation to the Ovid Fire Department those donations will be dedicated to fire safety equipment and training.  Deming’s spirit of service will continue to inspire those who knew him His legacy lives on in the hearts of his family who will remember him as a dedicated leader and friend To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alvin D. 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In the frigid mountain air of Provo, BYU slugger Austin Deming launched a 3-1 pitch into the pine trees beyond the left field wall at Miller Park. What followed was a rare moment of showmanship from the soft spoken Santa Clara, Utah native; a pimp job more reminiscent of flashy big leaguers like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Jazz Chisholm Jr. “I just hit it so well. It was flying perfectly so I just wanted to watch it,” Deming explained. “The catcher started jawing at me pretty much right after and I wasn’t going to let him show me up like that. So I was just looking at him to let him know ‘yeah, I just hit that ball that far.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by BYU Baseball (@byubaseball) Deming had never challenged an opponent like that before but you can’t blame him for wanting to soak it in The moment certainly called for a little extra swagger Sometimes I like to watch it a little but I had never bat flipped It was a little bit of a ‘heat of the moment’ situation.” who weren’t accustomed to seeing such antics from their third baseman “I remember he felt bad after,” recalled Joshua Cowden The two had competed against each other in high school and were recruited together as part of the same class at BYU Cowden sat out that final year with a torn labrum but made sure to play an active part in Deming’s senior season “He’d always point at me in the dugout when he got to third base because I was shaking my head,” Cowden said I'd mess with him and tell him he was lucky the ball went out even though they would clear the fence by like 50 feet.” This one definitely cleared the fence by Cowden’s required footage Deming finished his trot with the customary point to his teammate I shouldn’t have done that.’ But he knew as soon as he hit it that it was out an exclamation point in the Cougars’ 19-8 mercy-rule win over UNC-Greensboro in game two of a three-game series fueled by Deming's stellar weekend at the plate He was in the midst of the best season of his college career earning him the triple crown and Co-Player of the Year in the West Coast Conference Deming rode the momentum of his standout senior year all the way to the MLB draft where he was selected in the 10th round by the reigning World Series champion Houston Astros A few weeks after signing his first professional contract he made his minor league full-season-affiliate debut for the Asheville Tourists If you’re reading his bio in a media guide or on a team website Deming’s path to professional baseball seems fairly straightforward get drafted and then debut in the same calendar year If you stay a little longer on the page and take a glance at his year-by-year stats you may notice a line underneath his Ruthian numbers from 2023 that might look a little out of place slumps are all too common and some can consume an entire season just as much as singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” or eating copious amounts of hot dogs But that particular season was more than just a bad stretch at the plate for Deming What you won’t find in those numbers or from his bio is the fact that he seriously considered stepping away from the game for good He lost a lot of his confidence and got frustrated with baseball,” Deming’s close friend and college roommate Nick Brumfield said “He didn’t want to talk about the game much.” Baseball was more than just a game Deming played; it was a point of connection a former baseball player at Southern Utah University They watched as much Dodger baseball as they could To not want to talk about baseball was a big deal It meant questioning a part of his identity “At the end of that year we talked and he wasn’t sure if he wanted to continue to play,” Brumfield said “He was contemplating transferring or finishing baseball altogether.” In high school he was a two-time All-State First Team player the Utah Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and a USA Today Baseball Team member he was a consistent part of the Cougars’ lineup and showed the potential to become a real threat at the plate His sophomore year was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic a roadblock not unique to Deming’s story but challenging all the same Deming had an opportunity to showcase his abilities and establish himself as a legitimate draft prospect So when his playing time was reduced and his performance on the field suffered I would go home and stay in my room and keep to myself,” Deming said “I’m the type of person that usually keeps to myself anyways but when you’re struggling it can make it worse.” His friends took notice of his struggles and tried to do what they could to help to help take his mind off things,” Brumfield said Eron is a member of the Utah PGA and had instilled a passion in his kids for both sports Austin and his siblings would hang out at the course with their dad and watch intently “I’ve golfed as long as I’ve played baseball since it’s my dad’s job,” Deming said “I’ve gotten to bond with my family that way.” He played competitively from a young age until the end of his sophomore year when he decided to focus solely on baseball But golf remained in his life as a welcome oasis It was an escape from the troubles of life It offered him the same thrills of competition without the stress or sense of defeat he faced when he came up short on the diamond He placed an immense amount of pressure on himself to become a professional baseball player But there was no expectation of him winning The Masters “There’s still that competitive nature to it but at the end of the day it doesn't matter how you do,” Deming said I could shoot 200 and it wouldn't matter.” That space away from baseball helped him to see out the end of the season and finish the school year college coaches will assign their players to a summer baseball circuit while they’re away from school to help them get the repetitions they need to take their game to the next level Deming wasn’t so sure that was what he needed When he met with the Cougars coaching staff he told them he needed some more time away “I didn’t play summer ball after that season I used it instead as a reset period,” Deming said “It was a hard year so I wanted the summer to get away from baseball I needed to really think about what I wanted out of the game.” George to spend time with family and friends with the goal of finding himself again “I didn’t do anything baseball related for a while,” he admits The time away from the game allowed him to reevaluate what was most important in his life Deming already had some perspective on what mattered most his mom Mindy was diagnosed with late-stage cancer twice It forced him to grow up quicker than most of his peers “It has definitely played a big role in forming who I am today,” he said George with his family brought him back to his roots Time with his parents and siblings gave him the energy and focus he was searching for in order to finish his college career strong Refreshed and strengthened by his time away from the game Another surprise boost awaited him during the team’s fall preparations for the upcoming season Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper paid a visit to Provo to give the BYU baseball team some inspiration and advice He was fresh off of an incredible year in which he led the Majors in doubles OPS and OPS+ en route to winning his second MVP “He talked about how in his first few years of pro ball he wasted time not being with his wife and family He said he would bring baseball home and not be able to let it go once he left the field,” Deming recalls Leaving work at work and being fully present at home is sound advice coming from anyone But when you’re hearing it from a future Hall of Famer it was something I wanted to implement in my life,” Deming said I want to be able to enjoy things outside of the game.” With his new found philosophy and his confidence restored Deming entered his fourth year at BYU reinvented playing in a career-high 54 games with a solid .295 batting average His bounce-back performance did not go unnoticed earning him a selection on the WCC All-Conference First Team While his plan to play three years of college baseball and get drafted had been derailed by an unforeseen global pandemic and a rough year on the field Deming’s flip in mentality allowed him to enter his fifth and final season at BYU with a clear mind “I was thinking about what I wanted in life and from my time at BYU,” he said “Staying true to myself and working hard was important for me “Going into his senior year the light came back,” Brumfield said “He was more excited and a lot happier to be at baseball.” Despite his selection to the WCC All-Conference first team the year prior Deming was not included in the preseason version of the list in 2023 Being left off could have made him feel slighted it gave him yet another chip on his shoulder to push him forward Deming’s response reflected his self-confidence he followed it up with one of the greatest single-season performances in school history And then I got co-player of the year,” Deming said After Deming was selected by the Houston Astros with the 314th overall pick he was assigned to the team’s High A minor league affiliate (Asheville Tourists) following two short games in the Florida Complex League The town of around 100,000 is best known for its prime location along the Blue Ridge Mountains whose peaks seem much less intimidating than the ones Deming is used to seeing along the Wasatch Front was built in 1924 and is the third-oldest Minor League stadium in the country the ballpark seats about double the amount of fans as BYU’s Miller Park The Tourists play in the South Division of the South Atlantic League competing against teams from Bowling Green Traveling and exploring the United States is one of Deming’s favorite perks of being a professional baseball player “You see a lot of new parts of the country.” The small-town nature of minor league cities and the intimate setting of most ballparks creates the perfect storm for some top-tier taunting “There are four or five middle-aged men that like to heckle us in Hickory,” he chuckled I'm used to college students or younger kids They sit in the front row behind home plate We’re just 20-year-old kids trying to grind it out in the minors.” The long bus rides and jeering fans aren’t the only challenges Deming has had to adjust to “There’s a lot more movement in the minors,” he said “There’s more of a business side than there is in college.” called up or sent down at the drop of a hat “There’s a little less personal freedom at the lower levels than in college,” Deming added Living conditions used to be much worse, but thanks to the new inclusion of Minor Leaguers in the MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement at least Deming doesn’t have to worry about finding a host family to stay with or working a part-time job as a grocery bagger at the nearby Food Lion to make ends meet which was ratified just a few months before Deming was drafted requires Major League clubs to provide housing for all of their Minor League players It’s crazy how many moving pieces there are so it’s nice you don’t have to find a place on your own anymore.” But Deming gets along well with his roommates on the team he typically spends a good chunk of his off days with them Once a week on Mondays (a universal day off in the minors) Deming likes to golf with some of his teammates he always finds time to escape to a course and forget about the pressures of trying to make a career out of baseball It’s an outlet he had turned to frequently during the dark days of his third year at BYU “Obviously it's nice having dudes around you that like to go out and play,” Deming said It’s a good way to get away from baseball one day a week and just relax and have some fun doing something else.” Taking some swings and sharing banter with his teammates over a shanked drive or a muffed putt not only helps Deming to unwind but it also helps him to forge relationships with guys he’s competing against for playing time or a potential call up “The guys are a lot tighter than I thought,” he admitted A typical minor league clubhouse includes players from all different backgrounds: top prospects drafted right out of high school Latin American talent signed as international free agents and seasoned college guys drafted a little older like Deming Sometimes even veteran Major Leaguers make guest appearances on rehab assignments like fellow Triple Crown winner (from the bump three-time Cy Young Award winner and future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander “I love meeting new people and learning about their backgrounds particularly the guys who aren’t from the United States,” he said “You’re pretty much battling against each other So I didn’t know what to expect coming into it This isn’t the first time he’s embraced that same spirit of camaraderie in the dugout During his rough year at BYU when he could have let himself drown in self pity Deming still found a way to be a good teammate “I knew we were best friends when I was playing every day and he wasn’t but he was never jealous and always treated me the same,” Cowden said It's a reflection of Deming’s commitment to prioritizing relationships and people above everything else a valuable lesson he learned when his baseball future was in question at BYU and one that continues to shape who he is as a professional today “One of my goals was to not worry about beating someone out or being better than the other guys,” Deming said “You can have some bad juju if you’re hoping for someone to do bad I just want to handle my business and build relationships at the same time those are the things I value in the long run.” Deming has a physical reminder of his commitment to the values of balance and perspective Etched on the outside of his infielder’s glove is his mother’s initials “M.D” next to a cancer ribbon “It’s a reminder that there’s a lot more to life than baseball.” More to life than baseball does not mean Deming is focused on life after baseball His goal remains the same: become a big leaguer Deming has realized that he’s older than most top prospects in the game With his 25th birthday approaching this offseason this year’s leading National League Rookie of the Year candidate (and starting pitcher for the N.L at the All-Star Game) Paul Skenes is just 22 years old 1 overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2023 MLB draft Other young talents have proven themselves at the Major League level from Deming’s own organization Astros perennial MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez He made his Major League debut at the age of 21 in 2019 when Deming was in his first year at BYU or the perception that he is ‘too old to make it’ “Being a little bit older as a fifth year draft guy is where my chip comes from,” Deming says I want to prove that I was worth drafting.” teams could afford to give him a smaller signing bonus than what they normally would have given to a younger player drafted in the same round Deming wouldn’t trade his experience for anything though “Interacting with guys and seeing certain mindsets in the minor leagues I think my bad year at BYU and playing there for five years was crucial in my development It made me more ready for pro ball,” he said He knows he has what it takes to compete at the highest level and his sights are set on reaching the ultimate goal of playing in the big leagues In the month between the first interview and the publishing of this article Deming has already earned a call up to Double-A Corpus Christi Hitting in a lineup alongside the Astros’ third and fourth top prospects shortstop Brice Matthews and outfielder Luis Baez The Astros front office will keep a close eye on their growth The protection in the lineup and frequent exposure to the player development staff brought on by having two of the team’s top farm products next to him can only help Deming “I want to force their hand,” he says confidently With the Double-A season ending in mid September Deming has just a short time to give the Astros a solid sample size of what he can do If he can keep them thinking about him over the offseason then ultimately he could force their hand to continue his progression through the ranks it’s that despite the uncertainties of professional baseball Deming has found something incredibly valuable: perspective and self-confidence Perhaps it’s something he learned during his sabbatical in St Maybe he learned it from his professional golfer dad and cancer-warrior mom or from the inspirational speech by a two-time MVP “I tell myself if I work hard and play hard and do the right things I know I gave it everything I had and I can live with that.” His friends and family share the same sentiment “He’s really good when he’s confident,” Brumfield says The way he carries himself that no one gets to see He never says it but he knows he’s the best and he plays like it.” It’s a powerful combination for a professional athlete; knowing you’re the best and having a vote of confidence from your support group is a prime example of the culmination of those ingredients When you look at the instagram post of that special moment you’ll see one comment at the top made a few months after Deming’s shot heard ‘round Provo the Astros first round pick in Deming’s draft class Those three words describe the moment well but maybe Matthews’ remark is more indicative of what’s to come for Deming If his peer’s comment has any fortune telling powers then maybe his next bat flip will be in the big leagues The Daily Universe is an educational lab tied to the curriculum of the journalism sequence in the BYU School of Communications and is committed to the mission of BYU and its sponsoring institution The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Contact us: Dureceptionist@byu.edu 2024): Officers picked up Dwillis from UMC in El Paso and booked him into the Dona Ana County Detention Center Dwillis' first court appearance is scheduled for today New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is looking into a standoff that resulted in a state police officer shooting a man in Deming after a standoff around his truck the situation started Saturday around 8:15 p.m when Luna County Sheriff's deputies responded to 8030 Monte Road SE in Deming for a domestic disturbance call 55 year-old John Dwillis was contacted on the scene near a white Dodge Ram pickup truck State police say Dwillis fired at least one round from a firearm during the initial interaction and barricaded himself inside the truck NMSP officers responded to the call for assistance and attempted negotiations with Dwillis The release states that during those negotiations an NMSP officer fired at least one round from his department issued weapon Dwillis was flown to a hospital in Texas to be treated for his injuries and is currently in stable condition No officers were injured during this incident Dwillis is currently charged with one count of aggravated assault upon a peace officer with a deadly weapon The officer who fired the weapon has been placed on standard administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation and their identity will not be released until interviews are completed KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. 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Important Bridges to our Business Community From competitive skateboarding to fostering an entrepreneurial community at CU Boulder Lilah Greenberg’s path has been characterized by new challenges: whether through sports Lilah has embraced her role as an ambassador for the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship where she helps foster innovation and connect students with valuable resources she felt an immediate connection to the campus before beginning her undergraduate studies she took a planned gap year and lived in Tel Aviv where she was exposed to a thriving startup ecosystem This experience gave her firsthand insight into entrepreneurship: how businesses can emerge from minimal resources and how innovation can be fostered through collaboration She applied and was accepted into the Leeds School of Business emphasizing management and entrepreneurship she embraces the challenge and the opportunities it provides Lilah’s introduction to the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship came through a friend who invited her to a prototyping workshop at the Idea Forge Seeing a dedicated space for innovation and creation sparked her interest and she quickly realized the value of surrounding herself with like-minded individuals Despite learning about the Deming Ambassador Program just a day before the application deadline recognizing it as an opportunity to further immerse herself in the entrepreneurial world She viewed the program as a way to refine her skills and gain practical experience that would support her business ambitions As a Deming Center for Entrepreneurship ambassador Lilah plays a crucial role in increasing student engagement with the center’s resources and events Her position is not just about promoting an open workspace or the perks like free food and occasional visits from dogs; it’s about cultivating a dynamic environment where students are surrounded by entrepreneurs working on ventures that could one day transform industries One of her primary responsibilities is ensuring that students are aware of the opportunities available to them This includes signature events such as Startups & Sandwiches and social gatherings like the Valentine’s Day event she helped organize Lilah and her fellow ambassadors aim to bridge the gap between casual involvement and serious entrepreneurial endeavors showing students that they have the potential to develop ideas that could change their lives the most rewarding part of her role is the people she works with She finds the Deming Center’s mission deeply inspiring as it fosters an environment that encourages growth and forward momentum Lilah is currently involved in planning two major upcoming events at the Deming Center: 60 Second Solutions and Shark Tank 60 Second Solutions is designed to engage students across all disciplines The goal is to encourage creative problem-solving by presenting participants with open-ended challenges that require quick thinking and an interactive format where students have only a brief moment- while waiting in line-to generate a response to a problem prompt There are no right or wrong answers; the event is meant to foster innovation and expand students’ confidence in their own problem-solving abilities is focused on those who may have business ideas and are looking for constructive feedback Participants will pitch their ideas to a panel of "sharks," which will include Deming ambassadors Unlike the high-stakes pitches seen on television this event is meant to be low-pressure and encouraging giving students a space to refine their concepts and receive guidance from professionals in the field recognizing their potential to engage a broad range of students: from those just beginning to think about entrepreneurship to those actively working on their own startups Lilah hopes to continue expanding the Deming Center’s presence and impact on campus social aspects of the program is important she also envisions creating more structured opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals She wants the center to be a place where students know they can walk in with an idea and find immediate support to help bring it to life For students interested in entrepreneurship but unsure where to start Lilah emphasizes the importance of breaking down big goals into smaller Rather than focusing on the daunting end result she encourages students to identify the first actionable step and build momentum from there Her role at the Deming Center has provided her with invaluable skills that will benefit her in future entrepreneurial ventures Learning to collaborate effectively within a team and strategically divide tasks has been instrumental in making projects successful These experiences have strengthened her ability to navigate complex challenges and execute ideas efficiently When asked to define entrepreneurship in her own words Lilah describes it as a mindset: one rooted in problem-solving regardless of background or available resources It is not just about starting businesses but about developing the ability to adapt entrepreneurship is more than a discipline; it is a way of thinking that empowers individuals to create change            995 Regent DriveKoelbel Building419 UCBBoulder, CO 80309-0419Location & Map Welcome Desk +1 (303) 492-1811Undergraduate +1 (303) 492-6515Graduate +1 (303) 492-8397 University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder The Great American Duck Races are back in Deming at the end of August offering family fun in the form of food The 45th annual event is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 This year's event again feature wet and dry tracks for racers that day and then launch again at 5:40 p.m All races are happening at the McKinley Duck Downs on the park lawn of the Court House at 700 S Tickets can be purchased online at https://greatamericanduckrace.simpletix.com/ Mariachi Aguilas will perform followed by 575 Band at 2:30 p.m Zia Norteña performs at 11 a.m.; Rockabilly Strangers at 1:30 p.m The entertainment pavilion is at the Court House Park A community concert is also scheduled for Friday Advance tickets at $25 and sold at the Luna County Chamber of Commerce and Peppers Supermarket Registration for anyone who wishes to enter the parade closes at 5 p.m Watch the balloon ascensionThe hot air balloon mass ascension is scheduled for sunrise on both Saturday and Sunday The ascension will take place at the Deming Soccer Fields Other competitions at the duck racesThis year there are several other competitions to wet your bill Hooten park will host the softball tournament on Aug Slow pitch teams will compete for a trophy.Four-member teams are encouraged to sign up for the Great American Outhouse Races on Aug Participants must be 14 or older and sign a waiver to race.Outhouse rentals are available for free but if teams are supplying their own outhouses they must be approved the day before the event For more information on the outhouse races