National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) President Randy Erwin addressed over 400 attendees at the 2025 IAM Legislative Conference one of the strongest turnouts in recent history This year’s event focused on defending workers’ rights especially employees in the federal sector President Erwin began his remarks with recognizing IAM leadership for their ardent support of NFFE and federal workers, which was exemplified this week by a rally at Union Station in Washington “Federal employees across the board are doing incredible work for the American people,” Erwin said safe air travel – essential services for the American people and we need to support them – you guys are President Erwin also slammed the Trump Administration for attacking federal workers and cutting public services in order to help offset tax cuts for the wealthy “The Trump Administration is destroying public services in this country,” continued Erwin “They claim to be making government more efficient – that is a complete joke As they are trying to make all these unnecessary cuts of essential services they are also trying to push through a 4.5 trillion dollar tax cut that almost exclusively benefits only the filthy rich The annual cost of that is bigger than the entire federal payroll put together They are trying to pay for a billionaires’ tax cut on the backs of hard working The most significant issue for NFFE-IAM members this year in meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill was legislation to negate President Trump’s executive order stripping over one million federal workers of their Constitutional right to a form and join union Write to your representatives today to tell them to cosponsor the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R “It’s a direct assault on working people and it’s despicable but they can pull all the crap they want – they can sign executive orders they can mess with us – but we are not going anywhere NFFE has been around 107 years and we’re resilient Our people are more fired up about being in a union than they ever have and the work that we have to do to protect the federal workforce has never been so important.” A 2-year-old child is safe after good Samaritans discovered her walking alone alongside Denim Drive in Erwin Wednesday morning Erwin Police Chief Jonathan Johnson said the toddler had wandered away from her home before 6 a.m and there’s a lot of mean people in the world,” Johnson said A couple spotted the child as they were driving and brought her to the police department Erwin police and a group of citizens then went door to door for nearly four hours in hopes of locating her parents The Harnett County Department of Social Services eventually tracked down the parents’ numbers and reunited the child with her father “I’m just thankful she’s alright,” said the child’s father “Whoever found her and took her to the police I truly appreciate that from the bottom of my heart.” McLean said the toddler had slipped out the back door unnoticed after he fell asleep following a night shift Police are investigating how she managed to get out Police charged McLean with misdemeanor child abuse but hopefully this will be a learning experience for them and other parents.” WRAL covered a similar situation in April when a toddler got around a daycare gate in Pikeville They were later found by a Hardee’s worker on a road down the street “[Toddlers are] smart and they can sneak out in a short amount of time and be gone,” Johnson said after what seemed like a quick doze from a long night of work turned into a terrifying wake-up call “I would just say be careful because the unexpected can happen,” he said “Nobody should have to go through something like that.” As Midtown restaurant Sagche’s Coffee House nears its seven-year anniversary Guatemala-native and 28-year Santa Fe resident Erwin Sagche remains committed to sharing the flavors of his country And though Guatemalan culinary offerings are often overshadowed by Mexico’s Sagche’s home carries distinct culinary traditions that date back thousands of years it’s safe to say Sagche’s has built a cult following with locals who swear by its breakfast We sat down with Sagche to hear more about Guatemalan cuisine plans for the upcoming anniversary and how Sagche’s Coffee House is so much more than just a coffee shop This interview has been edited for clarity and concision How would you describe Guatemalan cuisine to someone who has never tried it before which is the seed of the achiote tree ground into a powder using a big stone mortar and pestle This spice gives dishes a deep red color and unique flavor but we love to use different spices and heirloom herbs for flavor It also has a lot to do with using fresh ingredients and the fertile land The climate zones in Guatemala range from tropical to highlands so we have a diverse variety of fruits and vegetables like avocados The fertile land really makes a big difference in the quality of the food Another important part of Guatemalan cuisine is our tamales which is a traditional holiday food—usually on Christmas or Holy Week Tamales represent a celebration of Guatemalan culture and our traditions distinct flavors and fresh ingredients that make Guatemalan dishes what they are What would you say is the one dish that best represents Guatemala Depending on which region of Guatemala you’re in It’s a dish that goes back to the pre-Columbian Maya times Chiles are an important staple ingredient in Maya cuisine and pepián incorporates at least two dried chiles: guajillo and pasilla spices and we roast everything to give it that deep flavor and blend it into a sauce and traditionally it's served with tamalitos (mini tamales) but here it’s served with rice mixed with vegetables and our handmade tortillas I want to start working with farmers here in town with chickens and roosters The idea is to eventually use local chicken to make the classic homemade-tasting pepián she would always work with her mom where she learned all the tricks and the spices they put in pepián I'm so glad she's with us today to share those traditions with Santa Fe How does it feel to be celebrating seven years of business and do you have plans to celebrate  Being in business for seven years is something I am so grateful for It’s our loyal customers and the hardworking staff who have made us successful We're going to pass out 100 invitations to customers on a first-come-first served kind of deal asking them to come and celebrate with us on May 23 I worked at Tomasita’s for 22 years as a server I didn't realize everything that is involved in running a restaurant but it’s been worth it when you see customers enjoying our food but I want to keep reaching to all corners of New Mexico The main goal is to share Guatemalan culture and to keep our traditions and heritage alive by sharing our food certified holistic nutritionist and world traveler—one of his favorite places being the Hunza Valley in Pakistan He loves reading philosophy and his favorite book is ;Crime and Punishment; by Dostoevsky Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application and beast” passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer Born to the late Russ Erwin and Wavel Eagleson on May 9 She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School class of 1990 she enjoyed a cold Bud Light and a Saturday night listening to Classic Country with Rowdy Yates You could find her spending her Sundays rooting for the Steelers She loved to make soap bags for the homeless and blankets and hats for babies in the hospital "Peanut.” She loved her children and spending time with them Julie had many friends she absolutely adored Julie’s first love was Wade Prettyman together they had four children and later divorced but remained lifelong friends A known inside joke between the pair is when Julie would reference to Wade the Conway Twitty song: “You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly”; but followed that statement with: “That’s my best friend.” Wade will miss her dearly and Meah (Jordan) Beans; four grandchildren; her companion Vanessa Meuhlen of New Philadelphia; and brother The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to everyone that was there for Julie helped her to doctors’ appointments or the store All the little acts of kindness meant the world to Julie 2025 at 1:00 PM to celebrate Julie’s life The memorial will be held at T&K Tavern So please stop by for fellowship and celebrate Julie’s life the way she would want you to Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors the second of Katie (Stroh) and Jake Lang’s three sons Burial will be at 2:00PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery Erwin was raised and educated in Tappen and honorably served his country in the U.S 1961 in Tacoma and celebrated 61 years of marriage before she passed away in 2021 then set up Erv’s Barber Shop in Napoleon CO where their children Audrey and Michael were raised Mary Jo taught for 43 years and Erwin managed a drive-in theater Together they owned and operated Lang’s Landscaping as well as some residential rental properties Anyone who knew Erwin knew that his lifelong passion was cars In high school he was known as Speedy Lang nephews and car buddies spent endless hours on cars – talking and reading about them Erwin found great satisfaction and pride in building and showing his hotrods and he was an active member of car clubs in Colorado and the Roughriders Chevrolet Association in Bismarck He was particularly proud of his ’68 Camaro convertible which won trophies in several car shows in multiple states as evidenced by his creative landscaping designs and his intricately detailed car builds including: daughter Audrey Lang and daughter-in-law Dr Mari Jo Pesch (France); brother Melvin and sister-in-law Sherleen (Norling) Lang (Bismarck); granddaughters Carol Jo Lang (Mandan) and Amber Kelso (Colorado Springs); sister-in-law Lorrie (Gausemel) Greenwood (Jamestown); sister/brother-in-law Karen (Gausemel) and Gary Connolly (Minneapolis); brother-in-law Lee Gausemel (Phoenix); and many beloved nieces friends and other family members who were very important to him Erwin’s sense of humor and infectious laugh strong work ethic and kind personality naturally drew people to him He was well-loved and appreciated by so many he dedicated himself to being her full-time caregiver which made it possible for her to remain at home Erwin’s family sincerely thanks the numerous friends caregivers and health providers whose contributions allowed Erwin to live out his life in his own home which was his biggest wish these past years Cornerstone Caregiving and Caring Edge Hospice Erwin was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jo (Gausemel) and son Michael Lang; brother Darold and sister-in-law Myrna (Riskedahl) Lang; parents Katie (Stroh) and Jacob Lang; in-laws Hattie (Norem) and Selmer Gausemel; sister/brother-in-law Sylvia (Gausemel) and Jim Borchert; brother-in-law Don Greenwood; and sister-in-law Gladys (Stavang) Gausemel at Sioux Center Health Hospital in Sioux Center Visitation will be from 3-7PM with the family present from 5-7PM on Thursday 2025 at Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center A prayer service will be held at 10:00AM on Friday Interment will follow the prayer service in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday The Keizer family prefers that memorials be directed to the New Life Church Mission Fund where he spent many happy hours playing ball and riding motorbikes with his neighbors He attended Boyden-Hull schools and graduated with the class of 1984 Erv and his friends were rambunctious and full of fun and the teachers were relieved when they graduated Erv found his greatest joy in playing sports They spent most of their married life in Sioux Center They were blessed with five children: Eric Erv cherished being a father and often spent his time outside playing catch and he loved sharing his sports knowledge with them from gravel trucks with Joe’s Ready Mix to semi-trucks with refrigerated trailers at Te Slaa Trucking He also owned his own truck for several years Erv took a break from trucking to work as a custodian at Sioux Center High School he became certified to officiate basketball often returning home with many entertaining stories to share hauling feed ingredients for Circle J Trucking as he enjoyed driving and being home every night to attend his children’s activities Erv's Christian faith was a core part of his life and he was actively involved in New Life Church in Sioux Center he previously served as a deacon and participated in the chair setup team for many years where he enjoyed reading and discussing some of the lesser-known Old Testament stories with his classmates Erv volunteered frequently at Hot Harley Nights in Sioux Falls which benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota This cause was close to his heart after his family went on a Make-A-Wish-sponsored trip after Erin fought cancer in 2013 He also volunteered at the Sanford International Golf Tournament which benefits Sanford Children's Hospital in appreciation for the care Erin received there Erv is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Cindy Keizer; sons Eric and Brett; and daughters Erin He is also survived by his brother Larry and wife Lois of Watertown SD; brother Arlyn and special friend Shirley Van Voorst of Brandon SD; sister Marla and husband Ron Schmith of Hawarden IA; and brother Kevin and wife Lynda of Hull 2025Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links The Italianate-style mansion—with its soaring ceilings and stately proportions—was built in 1859 by the architect Henry Howard best known for shaping the antebellum aesthetic of New Orleans through his opulent town houses and plantation homes the AD PRO Directory designer was both thrilled and daunted the pull of New Orleans’s deep-rooted charm was what drew her back to her home state after many years living in California “Everything there just became very formulaic for me,” she explains of her earlier career in the Golden State “When we moved to New Orleans after having children it really opened up so much more.” Reimagining the Garden District gem was simply the icing on the cake Among the few decorative elements left in situ from the previous owners was this hand-painted mural of a Louisiana swamp by the artist AM CREATIVE FINISHES “Our main inspiration was those Parisian Haussmann-style apartments that maintain the original architecture while blending in modern furniture and kitchens,” Erwin says There were a few elements kept in situ from the previous design including a moody hand-painted mural of a Louisiana swamp “We approached this project with deep respect for the home’s architectural legacy,” adds Amy Petersen who served as Lee Ledbetter & Associates’ project manager for the renovation “The goal was never to modernize for the sake of change but to create a home that supports the rhythm of daily life while allowing the original craftsmanship and character to shine through and making every intervention feel like it had always belonged.” The architecture of the house was the guiding influence for everyone involved “The owners are a fun couple with four young children so we had to make it modern while blending it with the existing [shell],” explains the designer that meant introducing sculptural furnishing with subtle curves and abstract shapes—a 1950s boomerang-style sofa upholstered in bouclé an Atelier Fevrier rug that resembles shattered ceramics a pair of wedge-like Achille armchairs by Pool Studio—and painting the walls and ceiling a warm almond-toned shade of cream as a way of softening the room’s ornate details and gargantuan scale separated from the living room by a series of arches held aloft by Corinthian columns the space revolves around a 12-foot custom Egg Collective dining table and a Lindsey Adelman Branching Disc chandelier “Having to work with these big spaces meant finding the right proportions,” Erwin explains “The volume of each room is so massive that we had to be specific about each piece we put in the room.” A vintage Italian mirror and brass-toned hardware enhance the jewel-box effect balancing the home’s natural grandeur with more intimate spaces was equally as important so they wanted a home that could host everything from a black-tie event to Sunday fundays when they have a bunch of families over,” Erwin says where a vintage Willy Rizzo chrome and wood bar and matching games table evoke the feeling of 1970s glamour it remains very much a family house at heart Lee Ledbetter & Associates designed the kitchen and Erwin selected a functional Bulthaup-designed system with fuss-free Cosentino countertops and a sun-drenched breakfast nook where they can all sit occupying a piece of history doesn’t necessarily mean living in a museum they didn’t want a ‘don’t touch’ house,” she adds “The furniture had to be usable and family-friendly—somewhere the kids could run around and make a mess.” The Garden District mansion was built in 1859 by the architect Henry Howard inject bold contrast into the light-filled room Erwin specified Farrow & Ball’s earthy Green Smoke wall paint for the boy’s room “We made sure the garden furniture was easily moveable, so you can set up a dining table and have an outdoor dinner party,” says Erwin, who sourced a set of Kettal Cala Club Armchairs for the tree-filled backyard. 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Ohio before moving to Indiana and attending Broad Ripple High School Throughout his childhood he loved all things sports and could often be found playing basketball or football with the local Broad Ripple crew His friends viewed him as a natural athlete with a competitive spirit for 25 wonderful years until her passing in 2014 Their love and commitment to one another was felt by all who met them they built a loving home and raised three children who were the center of their world Jim’s passions included cheering on the Colts while also having a lifelong love of music and cinema He was always eager to share his favorite artists or “do you know what album this is from?” Later in life he cherished long walks with his beloved dog Ollie who was by his side every step of the way for the last 10 years Jim’s greatest source of joy came from spending quality time with his children and outgoing personality will be remembered by all who knew him He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia Erwin brother Thomas Erwin and his eldest brother JD Erwin who will forever carry his love and legacy with them November 1st from 2-4pm with a memorial service starting at 4pm at Indiana Funeral Care – 8151 Allisonville Rd. memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G Komen foundation to help with the fight against Breast Cancer Please click here to donate Indiana Funeral Care - Indianapolis Chapel Show Search Search Query Submit Search Don't Miss Print Insights The arrest of a Wisconsin judge in her chambers on Friday is just the latest and most dramatic effort by the Trump administration to intimidate the judiciary It follows the playbook of other countries where those seeking authoritarian power have sought to remove judges and lessen their authority President Trump and those around him know that at this point the only real check on his actions will come from the courts. Neither Congress nor members of his administration have shown any proclivity for ensuring compliance with the law. Trump posted his disdain on X and his platform Truth Social: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.” Dozens of federal judges have issued temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions halting unconstitutional and illegal Trump actions since his inauguration on Jan The president’s response has been to attack judges in as brazen a manner as he’s broken the law District Court Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order banning flights taking supposed gang members to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador Trump called him a “radical left lunatic of a judge a troublemaker and agitator” who should be impeached Republicans know, of course, that their attempts will fail. Even if the House passes the impeachment resolutions, there is no way that two-thirds of the Senate would vote to remove the judges from office. But that misses the point of the attacks: They send a message that the Trump administration will go after those on the bench who block his policies and a message to the country that the courts cannot stop him. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has joined in the bullying. Speaking of Congress, he said, “We do have the authority over the federal courts, as you know. We can eliminate an entire district court. We have power of funding over the courts and all these other things.” No one believes Congress is about to eliminate federal courts, but Johnson wants to intimidate and discredit them. The FBI’s arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in her courtroom, for allegedly trying to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in court, is the most blatant scare tactic yet. The sight of federal officials putting a judge in handcuffs is undeniably chilling. Not surprisingly, this creates a conflict between the federal government and other levels of government, including, allegedly, the Wisconsin judge. The administration could have verbally condemned the judge or had a grand jury indict her, which itself would have been outrageous. Public safety was in no way served by handcuffing Dugan at the courthouse. That was done entirely for the media attention. The administration’s attack on the judiciary, taken together with its extortionate executive-order demands of law firms, represents a challenge to the rule of law unlike anything before in U.S. history. But what he and his allies are doing is not unfamiliar. I used to begin my constitutional law classes by having students read the U.S. Constitution and the not-dissimilar Stalin-era Soviet Constitution. They were always surprised by the far more elaborate statement of rights in the Russian document compared with America’s. I also had them read a description of Stalin’s killings and the gulags. Why, I asked, did one country become a police state when the other did not? The answer, I suggested, was that in the Soviet Union no court could or would invalidate the government’s actions. Words on paper are meaningless if they are not enforceable. The Trump administration is pushing past the limits of executive power to weaken and discredit the only guardrail left against his authoritarianism — lawyers, judges and courts. Those of all political parties and ideologies must speak up loudly and clearly: These attacks are wrong and must stop. Our constitutional democracy depends on an independent judiciary that enforces the law against all who violate it. Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, is an Opinion Voices contributing writer. Insights does not appear on any news articles Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map The second debate in Vanderbilt Law’s Respectfully Dissent series takes place on February 6 The event is available to watch on livestream Associate Dean for Research and David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law Respectfully Dissent brings together experts in various fields of law to debate relevant issues in today’s legal climate. The first installment of the series focused on the limits of antitrust litigation To watch the debate between Dean Chemerinsky and Professor Fitzpatrick, request to be notified when the livestream begins. 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Watch the full send-off video here Pensky Announces van Bennekom As Newest Assistant Coach1/29/2025 12:30:00 PM | Women's Soccer Investigation is ongoing after a crash Saturday took the life of 19-year-old Lucas Saurbaugh who was operating an electric motorbike on Victory Highway in the Town of Erwin Painted Post-based New York State Police responded to a report of an accident involving an electric motorbike and a pickup truck hauling a trailer on Victory Highway State Police said the preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of an electric motorbike entered the roadway from an address on Victory Highway and failed to yield the right of way to a 2019 Dodge pickup truck hauling a trailer the e-bike collided with the 2019 Dodge pickup and its trailer operated by a 31-year-old Painted Post man Police said the 19-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Guthrie Corning Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased The driver of the Dodge pickup did not sustain any injuries More: Meet the 2024-25 Elite 15 Boys Basketball Team A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help support the Saurbaugh family It had raised over $35,000 of the $55,000 goal as of Monday afternoon Organizer Eric Kizis wrote: "Jeff and his family have given their life for the last 15 years to Little League baseball in our community They have gone through a major life changing event .. Let's pick them up while they are putting their life back together LET'S DO WHAT THIS COMMUNITY DOES BEST- SHOW LOVE." Monday would have been Lucas Saurbaugh's 20th birthday where he worked in the paint department since October 2023 "Lucas was a one of a kind, funny, hard working young man," the company stated on Facebook "He has left a life long impression on all of us and will be deeply missed There are no words to express the heart break of this tragic loss Our thoughts and prayers are with Lucas’s family and friends during this difficult time." (This story has been updated to add new information.) writer-director Jon Erwin has aspired to put what he considers the “ultimate” Hero’s Journey story on screen Erwin’s decades-long filmmaking career has paved the way for his latest project: “The House of David,” a biblical TV series about King David of The Old Testament which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Friday When Erwin was 16 years old he traveled to Israel with his father A visit to King David’s tomb in Jerusalem sparked his lifelong passion for filmmaking and he set a goal to adapt David’s story for the screen “Every other project led to this one,” Erwin said “All these other films that I’ve had the privilege to be involved in were about trying to get good enough at this filmmaking thing to tell this epic story.” “It’s kind of the story I’ve always wanted to tell .. so I was just trying to wait patiently and develop enough skill to tell the story and really do it justice.” directed and produced “Jesus Revolution” and “American Underdog.” Most recently he produced “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” and “The Unbreakable Boy.” Erwin is also a co-founder of The Wonder Project a production company specializing in faith-based and inspirational entertainment Many of Erwin’s previous projects, such as “The Unbreakable Boy," are based on true events But this is his first attempt at putting a biblical story on screen He said it has been a “fun process” bringing “justice” to these biblical stories “The good news is the Bible itself is really entertaining “So you want to be faithful to the to the story and to the themes of the story and to the deeper meaning of the story .. The words of David in the Psalms — there’s a reason why they’re still with us 3,000 years later." Cast members of “The House of David” — including Stephan Lang Aylet Zurer and Ali Sulima — said they prepared for their roles by reading the bible very challenging character to play,” Stephan Lang (“Avatar,” “Don’t Breathe”) “That requires really going to the source material and kind of really getting as much as one possibly can through that.” Lang said in addition to reading the bible he studied a slew of commentary on Samuel and consulted with individuals who are experts on the ancient figure you take the leap of faith and just play it,” Lang said took a similar approach to Lang in developing his character “The way I approached David was like any other character study that that I do .. but also the added aspect was scripture and finding anything that I could to learn about the life of David and what kind of man he was,” Iskander said He said reading the book of Psalms was “gold” and “really helped me infer the different things that he would do that what character he had.” The first three episodes of “The House of David” premiered on Prime on Friday and will be followed by the release of single new episodes weekly stepping beyond your fear to something you deeply believe in,” Erwin said “There’s a lot of themes that are deeply resonant and and deeply meaningful to me and I hope they are the people that watch as well.” Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral She was the second child born to James Stacy McCann and Annie Graple Rush Growing up in the closeknit community among friends and extended family gave Doris the values and skills of hardwork Doris is fondly remembered for her Southern charm She will be missed and lovingly remembered Doris is preceded in death by her parents James Stacy McCann and Annie Graple Rush; her sisters Hugholene McCann Faust Jimmie Ann McCann Murley; her husband Raymond Erwin She is survived by her son Hugh Harris (Deborah Finnerty) of Florida and daughter Kathi Harris Pull (David Pull) of St Louis; grandson Matthew Harris (Ashly) of Florida; and great granddaughter Harper Wren Harris of Florida SERVICES:  Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road Affton Interment at Sunset Memorial Park on Saturday Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis I did not know Doris but I felt like I knew her from family conversations I’m sending my condolences to Doris’s family and friends God bless Mom Doris and all your family with comfort as you say goodbye For thirty years I enjoyed the special bond only grandmas can share Happy memories will brighten the sad days ahead Mike is sending condolences as he remembers how wonderful Mom Doris was to him all those years that we shared as family She made him very happy by always sending birthday cards or even Christmas cards with money for him He looked forward to that every birthday & Christmas Mom Doris blessed Mikes’ life with her thoughtfulness knowing she went out of her way to make him happy He looked forward to those cards and gifts He fondly recalls our visit many years ago to St A favorite memory for Mike and I is Mom Doris’ love of fruitcake For as many years as I can recall it was it was our tradition A fun memory to share and bring a smile to her dear family Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing Nancy dedicated many years of her professional life as an Office Manager at Blue Cross & Blue Shield she played an integral role in the family business Nancy had a passion for creativity that shone through in her hobbies often creating beautiful pieces for her grandchildren Her talents extended to gardening and canning and her loving nature endeared her to all who crossed her path Nancy's proudest accomplishment was her family who remained her primary focus throughout her life She cherished every moment spent with them She is survived by her husband of 57 years Harper Barrett and one more due in June of 2025; siblings Beth (Jr.) Andrews and several nieces and nephews 2024 at Center Christian Church with Pastor Darryl Denney officiating until the time of the service on Friday at the Church Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel You may express condolences or share a memory of Nancy at www.hinsey-brown.com Sky 5 flew over the business where police were investigating the district spokesperson said the school was put on a soft lockdown WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather $20 million earmarked for Erwin wastewater treatment plant Bucs Savage discusses graduated players and new recruits on the Hawk's Nest podcast Gate City native McClung continues to patiently awaits is chance in the NBA UH and Chuckey-Doak are district baseball champs ETSU softball splits with UTC on Senior Day Greene Devils take district titles on the diamond Reinhardt rallies past Milligan for walk-off win Texas A&M tops Lady Vols on soggy Senior Day ETSU leads VMI in rain-delayed Saturday matchup Mocs use long ball to open ETSU series with win Rocky and other pets up for adoption in this weekend's segment of Tails and Paws It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Levi Kenneth Erwin who left us unexpectedly at the young age of 19 on July 16 and infectious smile will be missed by all who knew him  Levi was a high school graduate from Grandview High School in 2023 where he played football He then attended Lincoln College of Technology in Denver and graduated with honors also in 2023 receiving his diploma in Welding and Metal Fabrication He talked about Berserk and Vagabond a lot He always talked about football whether it was college or NFL with his mom and dad  Levi is survived by his loving parents and Amy Cunningham Germer (Luke) of Hartsel and Mykenna Cunningham of Colorado Springs grandparents Patricia Erwin of Bella Vista He was preceded in death by his grandpa Kenneth Erwin  The family will hold a celebration of Levi's life on July 26 2024 at 1:30 PM at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home All who loved Levi are welcome to attend and share their memories the family requests that donations be made to a GoFundMe page established in Levi's honor  Levi's light shone brightly in his short time with us and his memory will forever be etched in our hearts He will be dearly missed and always remembered Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - Southeast Denver/Aurora Gianchandani has had an illustrious career at NSF and accomplished enough in his mere decade and change in government to earn the Distinguished Presidential Rank Award in 2021 Ever since his time at the University of Virginia in the 2000s—which culminated in a PhD in mechanical engineering—Gianchandani has been on the fast track to success He burst onto the professional scene and was the first director of the Computing Community Consortium where he was already extremely innovation-minded The organization advises the computing research field on where to focus its efforts He joined NSF in 2012 as deputy director of its division of computer and network systems before becoming deputy assistant director for computer and information science and engineering a few years later Gianchandani really cut his teeth at NSF helping to assemble and activate programs like Smart and Connected Communities the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes and He also served a pair of terms as acting assistant director of the Computer and Information Science and Engineering directorate—dubbed NSF CISE—wherein he was tasked with negotiating and administering a $1 billion yearly budget Perhaps Gianchandani’s greatest claim to flame thus far has been his involvement in standing up the Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate “The end goal of this effort,” Gianchandani said at a conference “is to really be able to advance key technologies to be able to address some of our pressing societal and geostrategic challenges Different than other research and development-focused agencies like the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency TIP is meant to create opportunities for citizens across the country to conduct meaningful technological work in fields ranging from artificial intelligence TIP is a function of the Regional Engines program and is prompting that endeavor to “invest per engine $160 million over 10 years,” per Gianchandani “That is an order magnitude greater than the largest research grant than what the NSF has historically funded in research.” The premier source of breaking business news for the government contracting industry to-the-point stories of the most significant contract awards M&A activities and financial results of the sector’s most notable players GovCon Wire is always on top of the most recent contracting sector activity and is updated in real time as the news breaks Important URLs: About us – Government Contracting FAQ – Guest Contributions – 2024 Events Troy is the son of Randy Erwin of Bois D’ Arc Troy was preceded in death by his father.Troy is survived by his son Zain Missouri A private memorial service will be held at a later date Cremation services were under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Chapel North Erwin Jackson, a Tallahassee landlord known for helping the feds during corruption investigations has landed in federal court himself over his refusal to allow a former tenant to have an “emotional support” dog in her apartment Department of Justice filed the lawsuit last month against Jackson and two of his companies alleging they violated the civil rights of a Florida State University graduate student who has a history of depression anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder He’s also hopeful that the case will be dropped altogether now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House and the DOJ is under the management of new Attorney General Pam Bondi The lawsuit was filed Jan. 10, in the final days of the Biden administration, by Washington-based attorneys in DOJ's Civil Rights Division. After Trump took office, DOJ put a freeze on civil rights litigation and ordered the Civil Rights Division not to file any more complaints or court papers “until further notice.” the woman moved into the Jackson-owned Greenbriar Garden Homes in August 2022 She signed a lease that included a “no pets” policy that the DOJ said didn’t have an exemption for service or assistance animals her mental health deteriorated significantly,” the complaint says “(She) had difficulties adjusting to the pressures of graduate school and a new city where she had no established support network which she thought would be more effective than medicine and without side effects She got in touch with a mental health counselor based in Arkansas and licensed in Florida “(She) believed that a dog would assist her in dealing with her emotions in her home because she previously lived with animals at her childhood home,” the complaint says Jackson wrote back saying that her request for an emotional service animal had been denied he could deny a tenant’s request for a service animal if it put an undue burden on his business posed a threat to the health and safety of people or damaged his property “Allowing your dog would constitute an undue financial burden and completely alter our business practices operating procedures and distinction in the market causing a significant loss of revenue,” Jackson wrote it would force our company to lay off employees who have been diligently and loyally working for over 10 years and lose contractors who have been with us for over 20 years.” Jackson said she had seven days to remove the dog ― though she hadn't actually adopted one ― or face eviction DOJ added that Jackson’s rental properties had denied similar requests before from other tenants The woman ended up leaving her apartment several months before her lease expired She moved in with roommates who had a dog and lived in an apartment that allowed pets her roommates procured a cat and a rabbit,” the DOJ complaint says “(She) has also spent time with these animals; and The woman filed a discrimination complaint against Jackson in January 2023 with the Department of Housing and Urban Development which completed an investigation and “attempted reconciliation without success,” the lawsuit says Jackson elected to have the claims resolved in court prompting DOJ’s Civil Rights Division to commence civil action against him The DOJ alleged he violated the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against someone based on their disability and failing to make reasonable accommodations The government is seeking a court declaration that he and his rental businesses violated the FHA an order ensuring future compliance and monetary damages for the former tenant Jackson told the Democrat in an interview that he had been attacked at least a dozen times over the years by “untrained animals” and that an employee in Pensacola had been attacked twice He said he allows certain pets he deems harmless But he said his apartments stand out in the marketplace because they don't otherwise allow animals “I’m successful because we have a vicious animal-free (property) they won’t have to worry about where they walk they won’t have to worry about the dogs (defecating) in the front yard Jackson also said that students have learned to exploit the system by going online and paying $150 or $200 to certify their pets as emotional support animals with one letter for landlords and another for airlines one of his office employees got one such certificate for a fictitious cat named “Fluff Nuts.” “It’s just a horrendous scam,” said Jackson, who for years spoke out about alleged City Hall chicanery at City Commission meetings The case was filed in the Northern District of Florida Contact Jeff Burlew at jburlew@tallahassee.com or 850-599-2180 March 5 — Noted constitutional law scholar Erwin Chemerinsky and Catherine Fisk and exactly the kind Duke Law School wants: a first-rate constitutional law scholar highly-visible public intellectual and a serious lawyer who finds time to advance the legal reforms about which he is most passionate,” said Katharine T we look for faculty who are both top scholars and real lawyers who can teach and serve as excellent role models for the lawyers we train Catherine Fisk is also at the top of her game — an emerging leader in the complex field of employment law We cannot wait to have them both on board at Duke Law School.” Irmas Professor of Public Interest Law at the University of Southern California where he teaches courses in constitutional law and court procedure both in the Law School and for undergraduates A graduate of Northwestern University and Harvard Law School He has received many honors for his teaching including the "best teaching awards" from DePaul University in 1983 and from USC Law School in 1984 and 1991 He also has been given awards by the Asian Pacific Law Students at USC in 1996 and the Black Law Students Association in 1997 Chemerinsky was named by California Law and Business as one of the 10 most influential lawyers in California remains my greatest professional joy," said Chemerinsky "Catherine and I enjoyed such a wonderful experience at Duke as visiting professors in fall 2002 we couldn't be happier about coming back.” teaches courses in employment and labor law and civil procedure A graduate of Princeton University and Boalt Hall at the University of California at Berkeley she was previously a professor and the William M Fisk practiced law with a boutique Washington She is a member of the Labor Law Group and the AFL-CIO Lawyers' Coordinating Committee and a vice president of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California She also occasionally serves as a labor arbitrator I try to be aware of the many ways that legal rules affect "I believe that teachers and lawyers are uniquely well-situated to make a positive difference while also having a rich intellectual life I want to do that and to inspire my students to do so too." 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