A week after a tribal reservation police chief was found dead in a parked car after he appeared to have broken into a nearby home Clark County sheriff’s office officials said they’ve uncovered evidence that he’d been committing sex crimes against a child Sheriff’s office officials said they believe Charles Gardiner had been committing sex crimes against a minor “in the community” but did not say if the home break-in was believed to be connected to those suspected offenses on April 23 from someone who found Gardiner inside their home Gardiner was the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s public safety department interim chief Gardiner and the caller got into a “brief physical altercation” before the tribal police chief fled from the residence in Vancouver Deputies found Gardiner dead in a car as they searched the surrounding area; the sheriff’s office said the evidence indicates Gardiner shot himself Before taking his position as the tribe’s interim police chief Army and spent 25 years as a Washington State Patrol trooper The Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department did not respond to The Oregonian’s earlier request for comment about Gardiner’s death A spokesperson for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe called the news “shocking and deeply painful” to the community “We are cooperating fully with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office,” the spokesperson Gardiner’s death and his alleged sex crimes are both under investigation Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser (KATU) — The Interim Chief of the Cowlitz Tribal Public Safety Department who was found dead in Vancouver on April 23 is under investigation for child sex crimes the Clark County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Charles Gardiner was found dead in a vehicle on April 23 following a reported burglary call in Northeast Vancouver READ MORE: Interim Cowlitz Tribal Police Chief found dead in Vancouver Clark County deputies were initially called out to a home in the 9000 block of NE 79th Street just before 10 p.m The caller told dispatch that a man was in their home Investigators say the homeowner found Gardiner in their home and got into a fight with him Gardiner ran from the home and was later found dead in his car investigators now say they have split the investigation in two – the death investigation and a criminal investigation Evidence found in Gardiner’s car suggests that he committed suicide Authorities say the criminal investigation against Gardiner involves several sex offenses committed by Gardiner against a “juvenile in the community.” Investigators say they no longer believe there was a burglary The University is currently operating under normal conditions Carolina photographers play a special role in documenting life as a Tar Heel and what makes UNC-Chapel Hill so special They’re at the big ceremonies and celebrations but also capture candid moments from across campus With the 2023-24 academic year in the books University Photographer Jon Gardiner looked back at some memorable photographs from key moments of this year at Carolina and shares the story behind them Students move into Hinton James Residence Hall on Aug This is one of those events that happens every year which makes move-in a tradition that ties past and present students together I enjoy trying to find a scene that both new students and alumni can relate to Deciding how to furnish a room is always a tough decision Students take a sip from The Old Well on the first day of classes A tradition for students has become a tradition for me Trying to capture an image with the right mood can be both challenging and unexpected Sometimes all the elements come together just right UNC-Chapel Hill campus and community members gather for a candlelight vigil in memory of Dr the campus community came together in solidarity and support for Yan’s family SafeWalk program director Nick Chappell and SafeWalk staffer Ian Bracken walk with junior Sarah Peralta from Davis Library to her residence hall on Dec The student-run organization helps Tar Heels get where they need to go safely during late hours. I joined them one night before finals during the fall semester. Carolina basketball player Cormac Ryan gets a rousing show of approval after nailing a 3-pointer during the team’s game against Duke on Feb. 3 at the Dean E. Smith Center. The annual matchup between these two teams is always filled with excitement and a sense of gravitas. The trees on McCorkle Place start to fill with the bright green hue of new leaves on April 4. We try to capture scenes around campus during every season to get a full representation of Carolina through the year. People gather near the sundial at Morehead Planetarium on April 8 to view the solar eclipse using solar viewing shades. Chapel Hill wasn’t in the path of totality, but those on campus were still able to see a partial eclipse. The event coincided with Morehead’s 75th anniversary celebration and annual UNC Science Expo. Carolina Cancer Association holds a “Dunk-A-Professor” fundraiser in support of the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation, which benefits adolescent and young adult cancer patients at UNC Hospitals. The event was held in the Pit on April 25. In this image, Lillian Zwemer, teaching assistant professor in the biology department, is dunked. The class of 2024 started their Carolina journey during COVID lockdowns and remote classes. On May 11, they celebrated together with a ceremony that included a keynote address by NASA astronaut and double Tar Heel Zena Cardman and a fireworks display coordinated with the playing of “Hark the Sound.” In this photo, Rebecca Rand, a first generation graduate and Carolina Covenant Scholar, celebrates with her fellow graduates. © 2024 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill CBS13 and FOX23's annual Shred-A-Thon is Friday 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at our studios at 81 Northport Drive in Portland. 2 charged after police chase in West Gardinerby Matthew Bourgault WEST GARDINER (WGME) -- Maine State Police says two people have been charged after a police chase West Gardiner Police say the chase started around 1:30 p.m on Townhouse Road when a car driven by 34-year-old Pearle Thomas of Augusta refused to pull over for a traffic stop was in the passenger seat and has multiple active arrest warrants for felony robbery aggravated assault and violating conditions of release Police say the couple had been evading law enforcement for weeks a Maine State Police trooper executed a pit maneuver on West Road to bring things to an end The couple was taken to a hospital for treatment and then will be brought to Kennebec County Jail Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Two people are facing charges after a police chase in West Gardiner on Tuesday according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss “Zebbie Thomas has multiple active arrest warrants issued by other law enforcement agencies for felony robbery and violating conditions of release,” Moss said “Zebbie and Pearle have evaded law enforcement multiple times in past weeks during efforts to apprehend them.” The trooper attempted to pull the Impala over but the driver allegedly failed to stop and a chase ensued The trooper then used a PIT maneuver on West Road A PIT maneuver occurs when a pursuing vehicle applies pressure to the rear of a fleeing vehicle “Both Pearl and Zebbie Thomas were taken into custody without further incident,” Moss said “Both are being treated at a local hospital for minor injuries and will be transported to the Kennebec County Jail upon release.” The two are charged with eluding an officer West Gardiner and Gardiner fire departments assisted at the scene CRIME BLOTTER (Photo courtesy of the Clark County Sheriff's Office Facebook page via KIRO 7) BY JAMES LYNCH Cowlitz Tribe Police Chief Charles Gardiner was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his car last week The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has since opened dual investigations reporting an intruder in his home just before 10 p.m “There was a physical altercation that took place between the caller and the subject,” Clark County Sheriff’s Sergeant Chris Skidmore said “Then the subject was able to flee the residence on foot.” The homeowner identified Gardiner as the intruder Further investigation found more evidence against Gardiner that led deputies to open a second investigation “There’s the death investigation which everything indicates was consistent with suicide but then the sheriff’s office announced that we’re going to open a criminal investigation into several sex offenses believed committed by Gardiner,” Skidmore said Investigators said they are speaking with a juvenile victim whose identity they want to keep anonymous “We’re trying to be very careful,” Skidmore said “We have a juvenile victim here involving possible sex offences and so we want to be very careful to try not to identify the persons.” Army Veteran and spent 25 years with the Washington State Patrol “I think that’s surprising for everyone in the community,” Skidmore said as a law enforcement I’m definitely surprised.” Follow James Lynch on X. Read more of his stories here. Submit news tips here Follow @James_KIRORadio by Bobby Corser (KATU) — The Clark County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Charles Gardiner the Interim Chief of the Cowlitz Tribal Public Safety Department was found dead in a vehicle following a reported burglary in Northeast Vancouver deputies responded to a call about an occupied residential burglary in the 9000 block of NE 79th Street The caller reported a man inside the residence Law enforcement officers searching the area discovered a vehicle with a deceased person inside Evidence indicates that Gardiner shot himself The Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating the case including the circumstances surrounding Gardiner's presence at the residence "Due to the nature of the investigation additional details are currently unavailable," the CCSO said in a press release The Cowlitz Indian Tribe said they were made aware of Gardiner's death and shared a statement with KATU News We regret to inform you of an incident involving the Interim Chief of the Tribal Public Safety Department that resulted in Chief Gardiner taking his own life The Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case and the circumstances surrounding it We will share additional updates as we are able Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time Editor's note: If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Click here to see Canada's most comprehensive listing of projects in conceptual and planning stages TORONTO — Work is now underway on the third stage of the Gardiner Expressway Section 2 rehabilitation project with the Province of Ontario touting it is months ahead of the advanced schedule announced in July 2024 Crews have rehabilitated the two southern and the two centre lanes of the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue with work beginning on the final northern lanes The project entails revitalizing 700 metres of elevated roadway installing new streetlights and upgrading the traffic management system In order to make the project move along at a faster pace the province invested $73 million to allow the work to go forward on a 24/7 basis The government states accelerating construction will save Ontario’s economy $273 million by easing congestion and getting people and goods out of gridlock at least one year sooner The Gardiner rehabilitation project is supporting approximately 500 construction and supply chain jobs drivers will save up to 22 minutes per trip Your comment will appear after review by the site MONTREAL — An iconic shopping centre in Montreal’s east end is slated to undergo.. — A long-delayed project promising nonstop rail service betwe.. 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Skip ’89 and Mitzi ’91 Gardiner have a clear vision for education — one rooted in humility Longtime Clemson supporters and proud alumni the Gardiners recently committed a $1 million gift to the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development (NCRED) at Clemson University known as the Francis and Mitzi Gardiner Fund for Construction and Real Estate Development reflects a steadfast devotion to the growth of construction education at Clemson and ensures that future students will benefit from enhanced resources and educational experiences A graduate of Clemson’s Construction Science and Management (CSM) program Skip Gardiner is the president of Patuxent Companies where he and Mitzi are prominent supporters of Clemson and members of the Baltimore Washington Clemson Club Skip grew up in Annapolis but made the journey down to Clemson to pursue civil engineering before discovering his passion for being in a more hands-on environment whose father and grandfather were both contractors returned to Annapolis after graduation and put his education and experience to use launching a construction materials supply company Mitzi’s connection to our beloved University runs deep rooted in childhood memories of attending Clemson Football games with her father she knew Tigertown was the place she wanted to receive her education This love for Clemson grew stronger during her college career where she earned an accounting degree in 1991 and met Skip through mutual friends Mitzi became a CPA working for NationsBank in Baltimore before transitioning into tutoring math and accounting — a passion for education and mentorship that has lasted over two decades who have pursued their own successful paths now works with his father in Patuxent Companies carrying on the Gardiner tradition of family-run businesses an accomplished University of Georgia alumna has an established career in public relations at Jackson Spalding in Atlanta Despite the distance from Annapolis to Clemson, the family’s bond with the University remains strong. The Gardiners regularly return for home games, enjoying opportunities to reconnect with college friends and admire the progress of campus development projects. Skip and Mitzi are dedicated members of Clemson University’s 1889 Vision Society demonstrating a lasting loyalty through their philanthropic contributions to both the Clemson University Foundation and IPTAY The Gardiners’ gift is an investment in the future of Clemson’s construction education and a tribute to Skip’s enduring connection to the program that launched his successful career “We love everything about Clemson — it’s just such a special place It’s just fun to see all the improvements — campus has changed but it’s still the same Clemson — it has the same feel.” Housed within the newly established College of Architecture Clemson’s Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development (NCRED) is a distinguished leader in the field offering a comprehensive educational experience that has resulted in a 100 percent job placement rate for CSM graduates The Gardiners are dedicated to supporting the department’s mission and providing meaningful student opportunities On a visit to his Alma Mater’s NCRED department Skip realized a need that the Gardiners were happy to meet “Their [the University] next goal was to have a facility to work in if it rains Mitzi’s very passionate about helping kids — high school and college kids the hope is to expand the XL Yard facilities and create more experiential learning opportunities for students at the XL Yard By working on real projects in a controlled setting students not only enhance their technical proficiency but also cultivate teamwork This expansion will be transformative for students exploring a dynamic career in construction sciences “We are so thankful to Mitzi and Skip for this gift and promise to be good stewards as these new resources help to secure Clemson’s construction and real estate development department among the best in the country.” The department’s Experiential Learning Yard (or “XL Yard”) a 3-acre outdoor laboratory at the Clemson University Ravenel Research Center enables students to engage in hands-on construction projects giving them valuable experience in building full-scale structures The XL Yard bridges the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application enabling students to develop critical skills that are directly transferable to their future careers “Clemson is such a solid investment — they are always trying to get better constant improvements — this place is vibrant Skip and Mitzi’s recent gift follows a period of growth for the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development offering a path for students from undergraduate studies through to a terminal degree the Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program provides advanced training in construction based at Clemson’s Greenville ONE facility equips students with practical skills and real-world experience Students benefit from close connections to industry professionals networking opportunities and an emphasis on hands-on learning the department also held its ninth Annual Construction Symposium bringing together students and professionals to discuss innovative risk management approaches in the construction industry This event will further propel students toward success as they experience firsthand knowledge from industry experts Associate Nieri Department Chair Dhaval Gajjar “I would like to wholeheartedly thank Skip and Mitzi for their generous support of our department Their $1 million gift will help us continue to fulfill the department’s mission of producing the brightest leaders for the construction industry Their gift will create a lasting impact as it paves the way for the department to expand the facilities at the XL Yard and provide additional hands-on experiential learning opportunities for our exceptional students.” Skip and Mitzi Gardiner have made a significant contribution to the future of Clemson’s CSM program reinforcing its reputation as a premier institution for construction education The Gardiners hope their investment inspires others to support Clemson’s mission demonstrating that every contribution of time and resources strengthens the University and enhances opportunities for its students Or email us at news@clemson.edu Clemson News is the go-to source for stories and news about the innovations research and accomplishments of the Clemson Family Fox Chase Cancer CenterEmily StorzMedia Relations Manager267-882-0699[email protected]   a postdoctoral fellow at Fox Chase Cancer Center was one of 10 rare disease researchers to receive a grant from the nonprofit Uplifting Athletes during its Young Investigators Draft which will help me continue and enhance my work,” said Gardiner who conducts her research in the lab of Edna “Eti” Cukierman Co-Director of the Marvin and Concetta Greenberg Pancreatic Cancer Institute at Fox Chase Gardiner’s research focuses on the tumor microenvironment (TME) which consists of the cells in the immediate vicinity of cancer cells Gardiner said the TME plays a key role in the growth of tumors in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in part by maintaining an immunosuppressive environment that allows tumors to grow “It is an honor to partner with 10 patient advocacy organizations to advance rare disease research and we are overjoyed to celebrate the 2025 Draft Class,” said Brett Brackett “These 10 incredible researchers represent so much promise for tomorrow and we are honored to have them on our team.” Uplifting Athletes is a nonprofit organization that unites student-athletes and professional athlete ambassadors nationwide with their local rare disease communities and generate funds to support the approximately 1 in 10 Americans impacted by rare diseases Over $1 million in grants have been awarded throughout the program’s history The Young Investigator Draft is inspired by the NFL Draft but shifts the focus from selecting potential talent on the football field to recognizing the next generation of promising young medical researchers in rare diseases It is one of several signature initiatives created by Uplifting Athletes to raise awareness and research funding for rare diseases which affect approximately 30 million individuals in the United States Grant submissions for the Young Investigator Draft are evaluated by an expert panel of scientific advisors prior to the selection of each year’s Draft Class Every researcher is nominated by a patient advocacy organization recognized by Uplifting Athletes as a priority partner The grants are equally co-funded by Uplifting Athletes and the nominating organization which in Gardiner’s case was the Pancreatic Cancer Cure Foundation which includes the Institute for Cancer Research and the American Oncologic Hospital and is a part of Temple Health is one of the leading comprehensive cancer centers in the United States Founded in 1904 in Philadelphia as one of the nation’s first cancer hospitals Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974 Fox Chase is also one of just 10 members of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers Fox Chase researchers have won the highest awards in their fields Fox Chase physicians are also routinely recognized in national rankings and the Center’s nursing program has received the Magnet recognition for excellence six consecutive times Fox Chase conducts a broad array of nationally competitive basic with special programs in cancer prevention It is the policy of Fox Chase Cancer Center that there shall be no exclusion from the delivery of quality medical care on the basis of race For more information, call 888-369-2427 888-369-2427 Temple University   ©2022 Temple University Health System education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System (TUHS) and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University TUHS neither provides nor controls the provision of health care All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providers affiliated with TUHS member organizations Each TUHS member organization is owned and operated pursuant to its governing documents NEWPORT – Mayor Charlie Holder’s employer, Gardiner House has been thrust into the spotlight this week over operating without a liquor license the hotel’s situation may not be as uncommon or unique as it appears according to the advice City Solicitor Christopher Behan gave the City Council on Wednesday after we grant these liquor licenses at the beginning of December may not have met all the conditions,” Behan said on Wednesday Gardiner House is a boutique hotel in downtown Newport owned by Howard Cushing III and Wirt Blaffer which opened to the public around the fall of 2023 acquired the license to sell alcohol in its hotel restaurant in an April 2021 transfer when the hotel was still called “Manchester House.” The license was renewed by the City Council in December 2023 and again in October 2024, but, according to the complaint filed by City Manager Colin Kennedy, the hotel failed to meet the conditions for its most recent renewal because it has yet to receive approval from the Division of Taxation. The RI Division of Taxation’s chief of information and public relations, Paul Grimaldi, told the Newport Daily News that, although it cannot disclose information on specific taxpayers, liquor license holders have to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the division before their license is able to be renewed. In Newport, the City Council also serves as the Board of License Commissioners, which oversees the issuance of liquor licenses throughout the city. Since Holder serves as chair of the City Council, he also serves as chair of this board. Holder recused himself on Wednesday during the Board of License Commissioners meeting, a separate portion of the regular City Council agenda, when Gardiner House came up for its Show Cause Hearing as he serves as the hotel’s Director of Operations. The City Council, acting as the Board of License Commissioners, unanimously moved to continue the show cause hearing to the next meeting after Behan said the hotel was expecting its Letter of Good Standing within the next few days. When asked by Councilor David Carlin whether the license holders are permitted to conduct business while their license has yet to be renewed, Behan affirmed that, legally, they are not. However, the city generally allows businesses to continue operations while they are working to get the license renewed. “When we find that a business has not picked up their license, and it’s usually, too, I would say the most common cause is Division of Taxation clearance, we do allow them to continue as long as they’re doing so moving forward in good faith, and that’s usually communicated to us,” Behan said. David Martland, the attorney representing the hotel, further reassured the Council that the matter should be resolved by the next meeting. “I did speak with the Division of Taxation officials earlier today and I believe all the appropriate filings are in there, they’re being reviewed, I do have every confidence, that’s why I requested it be continued to the next meeting,” Martland said. 0.97);}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1j5gzzj{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.55;}}.css-1cbf1l2{height:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-transition:height 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:height 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;height:auto;overflow:visible;}.css-15830to{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;width:100%;}.css-9vd5ud{width:100%;}“Gardiner concentrates on seeking transparency and contrasts to reveal images which ‘modernise’ Brahms’s symphonies … [He] dusts off many years of tradition … and views this cycle from a new perspective as a kind of bridge linking Beethoven or Schuman with the future” (Platea Magazine reviewing the May 2023 Amsterdam symphony cycle) conductor John Eliot Gardiner embarked on a two-season focus on the music of Brahms with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra They gave a series of acclaimed concerts at the orchestra’s Amsterdam home each featuring one of the symphonies juxtaposed either with one of the piano concertos or with a selection of choral works they brought the project to a triumphant conclusion by performing the complete symphonies over two evenings in Amsterdam Deutsche Grammophon is delighted to present an album featuring all four symphonies captured live at the Concertgebouw between September 2021 and January 2023 Johannes Brahms – Complete Symphonies will be released digitally and as a 3-CD set on 2 May 2025 will be available to stream or download from 28 March Gardiner first recorded the Brahms symphonies with the period-instrument players of the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique almost two decades ago Explaining his decision to re-record the cycle “I sensed a need and a personal challenge to build on that seminal earlier experience and to extend its findings and interpretations to/in working with a modern instrument orchestra – especially such a distinguished flexible and immensely accomplished one as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra – in search of a fresh synthesis of styles and approaches.” Brahms famously took many years to complete his Symphony No so aware was he of the daunting example set by Beethoven Having premiered the majestic First to huge success in 1876 he went on to write three further monuments of the genre – the Second was first heard just a year later Gardiner and the RCO explored these four strikingly different works in enormous depth and detail bringing out not only their variety but their close links with Brahms’s choral music (an area the conductor describes as his “pet hobby-horse”) Their readings were widely praised for their radiance and vigour – this last despite the fact that Gardiner marked his 80th birthday in April 2023 “The symphonies of Johannes Brahms are much loved by musicians and audiences worldwide and form part of the core repertoire of any symphony orchestra These live recordings provide us with the opportunity to relive John Eliot Gardiner’s fresh and lively interpretations of these timeless masterpieces.” The concerto soloist is Stephen Hough and the choral music is performed by the Monteverdi Choir Whether they are attending formal ceremonies and major milestone events making portraits of our community or finding candid moments on Polk Place and across campus Carolina photographers capture life as a Tar Heel and show what makes UNC-Chapel Hill so special University Photographer Jon Gardiner looked back at some memorable photographs from key moments of this year and shares the story behind them who became Carolina’s first Black faculty member in 1966 sits outside the residence hall that now bears her name on May 13 This photo happened as the then-103-year-old McClinton moved into place for a group photo with family and friends who wanted to celebrate with her at a ceremony recognizing the naming of McClinton Residence Hall Someone had brought her a bouquet of roses the most joyful expression spread across her face It’s always a thrill to be around living history McClinton is an integral part of the University and the influence she has had on countless students faculty and staff was palpable on this day A cappella groups perform during Sunset Serenade at Polk Place on Aug kicks off the start of the year every fall with performances This is always a fun start to the year: Music on Polk Place and gathering with the Tar Heels you will be around for the next four years Carolina student-athletes and community members climb the steps at Kenan Memorial Stadium in honor of the anniversary of 9/11 on Sept This is an annual event that always serves as a reminder of how dedication plays such a significant role in our lives Brian Hogan’s journey to becoming a teaching professor in the College of Arts and Science’s chemistry department has been anything but a straight path But through perseverance and an ask for help the Tar Heel found a way to quiet the doubt that lingered in the back of his mind This photo was a portrait to accompany a story about Hogan The popular Carolina professor opened himself up to help others who might be struggling with doubt and issues with mental health Guskiewicz walks across the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain with Teshanee Williams assistant professor of public administration and government at the UNC School of Government The visit to Grandfather Mountain was part of the Tar Heel Bus Tour that traveled our state over fall break learning and visiting the communities that our students call home seen through the front door of South Building in April As I walked out of South Building this day I had a moment where I thought about that scene from “The Wizard of Oz” where Dorothy opens the farmhouse door of her black and white Kansas life to reveal the colorful world of Oz Graduating seniors have their pictures made at the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower in May I saw this group of students setting up to take a picture of themselves tossing their caps in the air at the base of the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower It looked like it would make an interesting photo from the side so I positioned myself and waited for them to celebrate By Michelle Smith Gardiner's play and leadership off the bench is key to Bruins' success as they get deeper into the NCAA Tournament LOS ANGELES — A year ago, Timea Gardiner was wearing a different uniform but the path was the same as the one she is on now Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers Join today who transferred from Oregon State last season is back in the regional round of the NCAA Tournament She’s heading up the Bruins’ reinforcements off the bench as they move to Spokane to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season to take on No 5 seed Mississippi on Friday at Spokane Arena As the Bruins look to make an NCAA championship run the minutes of an experienced perimeter threat whose ability to shoot from beyond the arc will space the floor for All-American Lauren Betts will be nothing short of critical “It’s so valuable to us,” said UCLA head coach Cori Close after Gardiner scored 11 big points off the bench Sunday night in the Bruins’ 84-67 second-round win over Richmond That victory clinched the Bruins’ a Sweet 16 ticket for the second year in a row the Bruins bowed out in the regional semifinal Gardiner reached the Elite Eight last season with Oregon State and then was one of eight players to transfer out at the end of the run She was part of a painful exodus for the Oregon State program which was moving to the West Coast Conference after the breakup of the Pac-12 Gardiner said she is happy to see her former teammates find places where they are thriving “It feels like such a short time ago,” Gardiner said But it’s the same goal and the same mentality of winning it all.” This deeply reported story follows four connected generations of women’s basketball pioneers from Elvera “Peps” Neuman to Cheryl Reeve and from Lindsay Whalen to Sylvia Fowles and Paige Bueckers If you enjoy his coverage of women’s basketball every Wednesday at The IX, you will love “Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Paved the Way for the WNBA.” Click the link below to order and enter MEGDAL30 at checkout Gardiner was the highest-rated player ever to commit to Oregon State — she was rated as the No. 6 recruit in the nation in the class of 2022, a class that included her Bruins teammates Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice The first year of her career was a challenge as an on-campus scooter accident led to a diagnosis of blood clots in her lungs that kept her out the first three months of her college career But she is on track again in Westwood, and playing the role she did so well in at Oregon State. Gardiner minutes are critical for UCLA. She is scoring 7.7 points and pulling down 3.6 rebounds with 55 3-pointers on the team, ranking her second, behind guard Londynn Jones “It’s just about staying ready,” Gardiner said and make sure you are ready when your number is called You have to be ready to step up and hit shots In the Bruins’ NCAA opener against Southern She gives the Bruins versatility and depth inside and a maturity they will need as this tournament runs deeper “She has a calm about her that we rely on in big moments,” Close said “And she has the attention of her teammates and I’m already grooming her for leadership in these games.” Gardiner knows that her calmness is part of her role in the Bruins’ quest for a first-ever Final Four berth constantly talking and being a glue player for us,” Gardiner said “I try to be a steady presence and I feel like it’s working.” Tune in to Locked On Women’s Basketball Here at The Next, in addition to the 24/7/365 written content our staff provides, we also host the daily Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast Join us Monday through Saturday each week as we discuss all things WNBA Listen wherever you find podcasts or watch on YouTube Michelle Smith has covered women’s basketball nationally for more than three decades She is the 2017 recipient of the Jake Wade Media Award from the Collegiate Sports Information Directors Association (CoSIDA) and was named the Mel Greenberg Media Award winner by the WBCA in 2019 You must be logged in to post a comment Contact Us About Us Privacy Policy We have upgraded our membership system.Please check your mailbox for a secure link to sign in and set up a new password If you have any question or need help, please email editors@thenexthoops.org by Marissa Bodnar GARDINER (WGME) -- A Gardiner business is asking the city for a tax break on a more than 50,000 square-foot facility built to house the owner's antique car collection The mayor says they've struck a deal that balances all interests but some taxpayers are questioning the benefits to the community "I know what’s going on around me," resident and former City Councilor George Trask said they can hardly pay their taxes," Trask said He doesn’t want to see any tax dollars go toward a 52,000 square-foot structure holding what's described as a private collection of more than 200 antique cars It’s part of PEP Classic Cars on Griffin Street The company and collection are owned by Peter Prescott a prominent business founded in the city 70 years ago It’s absolutely very impressive," Trask said of the collection PEP Classic Cars is asking the city for a tax break on its investment According to an application filed last month the company will owe about $84,000 in annual property taxes but wants $30,000 of that returned each year for 10 years I don’t want to pay for his toy box," Trask said That $300,000 benefit would be part of a credit enhancement agreement "We worked closely with PEP Classic Cars and everyone gave a little bit businesses and taxpayers," Mayor Patricia Hart said Hart says TIFs are one of just a few economic tools the city has to attract and retain businesses this new facility keeps PEP Classic Cars and its employees in Gardiner frees up other commercial space and allows them to "not seek a non-profit status which would potentially result in a $0 tax increase to the city." An estimate shows the company would pay about $2.2 million in taxes over the next 30 years that new revenue isn't counted in the town's total valuation during the TIF period allowing more money to flow from the state "The TIF district does shelter that value from state valuation which determines school funding and our revenue sharing so it's got a lot of value," Hart said the company laid out a plan to use the “Prescott Collection of Cars” as a venue to hold four charitable events per year saying the tax break was needed to offset costs for planning and extra staff the city council sent it back to the Economic Development Committee for review A city spokesperson said the committee voted in favor of it but did not make any recommendation about the terms The latest proposal makes no mention of charity events so it’s unclear if that’s still part of the plan or if the public will have additional access Peter Prescott has done interviews with local and national media about his massive collection When the CBS13 I-Team contacted him in January and then told us he pulled the request since people in town were upset The I-Team followed up about the resubmitted proposal "Peter Prescott has been good to the city "But the city’s been very good to Peter Prescott." Trask says he’s not the only taxpayer upset with a fixed payment rather than a percentage if you can afford to build a place to keep your antique car collection This request is on the agenda for Wednesday's city council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m Hart says members of the public will have the opportunity to comment The council will then review the application and potentially take a vote Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Leger and Irene (Comeau) Saulnier and they cherished forty-nine wonderful years together before his passing in 2004 and the aunt to thirty-nine nieces and nephews And nothing gave her greater pleasure than her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she loved them fiercely and was proud of each and every one She grew up in a home built on love and a strong sense of community traits that were passed down by her parents and became the foundation of her family Her home was a gathering place for countless family events strengthening the ties that bound them together but her spirit will live on in the hearts of her children and the countless family members who were lucky enough to call her family Mary's dedication to her community was unwavering she was deeply involved in local political initiatives and played a vital role in organizing numerous events alongside her close-knit group of friends One of her standout contributions was her involvement in the "Waltham City of Choice" initiative a project that aimed to improve the quality of life in Waltham Mary also encouraged her children and grandchildren to get involved They helped with everything from stuffing envelopes to selling tickets and even dressing up as bunnies for the annual Easter Hunts on Waltham Common Mary also cherished spending her summers at York Beach she could often be found on all-day shopping excursions with the Christmas Tree Shop being one of her favorites alongside her sister Hazel and one or more of their grandchildren Mary worked at Parke Snow's on Moody Street she joined her sister Doris in working for the Weston School Department later transitioning to the Fitch School Department She was active in the Fitch School Scholarship committee Mary loved decorating her family home for every holiday she took pride in decorating the bay window for every holiday Debra Glasheen (Robert) all of Waltham and Gwen Gardiner of Nashua NH; her grandchildren Jason Pierce of Los Angeles Olivia Gardiner all of Waltham and Emma Gardiner of Boston; her great-grandchildren Family and friends will honor and remember Mary’s life by gathering for an Evening Wake at The Joyce Funeral Home and again on Saturday morning where her Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m To watch a broadcast [and recording] of Mary's service please visit https://my.gather.app/remember/mary-gardiner-2024 at 11 a.m Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Click To Call Sorry can’t make it too homegoing for my bro but I send my condolences. Sending my love and prayers to the GARDINER family! Love, Kenny aka BIG DOG I send my hugs, prayers and my sincere condolences to the family and friends… May his precious soul continue to Rest In Paradise. I don’t know Fredrick personally, but I would love to send my condolences to his family. Sorry for your loss. 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, a SQL command or malformed data. 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. READ MOREMaine man arrested after robbery at Gardiner Walgreensby Ariana St Pierre Maine (WGME) -- A Maine man is accused of robbing a Walgreens in Gardiner on Thursday Police say they got a call around 6:40 p.m about an armed robbery at the Walgreens on Spring Street A staff member told police a man robbed the store and ran away police say they identified the suspect as 37-year-old David Knox of Gardiner and arrested him near Winter Street around 8:30 p.m He was taken to the Kennebec County Jail where he is being held on $8,000 bail The City Council, which acts as the city’s Board of License Commissioners, officially withdrew the show cause hearing from the agenda during its regular meeting on Wednesday following word from City Solicitor Christopher Behan that the business, Gardiner House has met all of the requirements for its liquor license renewal a boutique hotel that opened in the fall of 2023 has a Class BT liquor license which expired on Dec 1 and had not met two of the conditions required for renewal when a formal complaint was issued by City Manager Colin Kennedy despite still operating and serving alcohol in the interim At the initial show cause hearing in January Behan told the council this issue was common among restaurants in the city in that they often have delays in acquiring approvals for various conditions on their licenses such as approval from the RI Division of Taxation The Board of License Commissioners voted to continue the show cause hearing to the meeting on Wednesday following advice from Behan and city staff who assured the council that the hotel was working to get their requirements completed the hotel’s liquor license issues were brought to public attention because the hotel employs Holder as its director of operations A new time-lapse video has condensed the frenzied construction for the first two sections of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan's latest phase, covering a stretch extending from Dufferin Street — a project the City recently announced would be completed far ahead of schedule The video from local photographer Kotsy covers construction on the stretch of highway just north of Exhibition Place from 2024 to 2025 shortened into a digestible 3.5-minute watch time Kotsy tells blogTO that the drone-captured views of the project were aligned using a couple of different methods.  "The first captures (in the second half of the video) were done using save points but I realized pretty quickly that they aren't as accurate as I needed for this." "So I did the rest manually using reference points on the ground and in the distance (how objects in the foreground are placed in relation to the objects behind them) I can't imagine doing this without them." When Ben Gardiner (CAS’25) was interning at a mid-sized tech company he witnessed firsthand a problem that plagues modern hiring: a single job posting attracted thousands of applications over a weekend leaving his hiring manager overwhelmed with the impossible task of reviewing them all “The way we hire is a little broken,” Ben explains “Three or four thousand applicants had applied to the job And it was just my hiring manager that had to go through all the resumes.” This experience, coupled with his own frustrations as a job applicant sending resumes into what felt like a “black box,” inspired Ben to develop Talentora an AI-powered platform that uses intelligent agents to conduct preliminary interviews with candidates “As a student that’s applying for jobs I would get really frustrated when I just throw my resume into a black box,” Ben shares “I would love to be able to conduct a short interview for every role I apply to just to voice my opinions and really share my skills.” Ben came to Boston University to study computer science and economics but later switched to data science and finance combined with his internship experiences at software companies provided the foundation for his entrepreneurial venture which began as “Robo Recruiter,” uses AI agents to interview candidates and sort the most promising responses for human recruiters and hiring managers to review The platform aims to create a more efficient and fair hiring process while giving candidates the opportunity to showcase their abilities beyond what’s written on their resumes Talentora is working with several customers including Red Hat Ben and his team are focused on improving their evaluation algorithms and refining the platform based on user feedback The journey from concept to beta product was made possible through Boston University’s innovation ecosystem Ben is part of the Innovation Pathway at Innovate@BU where he advanced to the Run stage and received coaching from Ian where he found both teammates and mentorship and we put together a team of five other engineers that were excited by the idea So they were the catalyst for the project.” team helped Ben assemble a group of computer science students and designers to build the platform They also connected him with mentors who had valuable expertise in HR technology and enterprise software development “One mentor had great background in the HR tech space So she knew a lot about the legal landscape has been a great resource as well because he builds really complicated enterprise software.” offers practical support through the Launch Lab incubator program and stipends that help cover the costs of developing AI-powered software While he plans to start a full-time job after graduation he’s open to continuing the project part-time with the possibility of scaling up if they secure paying customers Ben is involved in launching the Genesis Fund a student-led venture fund investing in student startups across Boston-area universities including Northeastern the mentorship and resources provided by Boston University’s innovation programs have been invaluable in bringing his ideas to life his work exemplifies how students can leverage university resources to address real-world problems while developing entrepreneurial skills View all posts BOZEMAN — Standing in Bozeman I used a device called an Anemometer which tells you how fast the wind is blowing Here it tells me gusts are around 7 mph but did you know if you were to use this device on Tuesday in Gardiner we were not aware that was going to hit,” says Matt Fettig the Bozeman Division Manager for NorthWestern Energy You may recall Tuesday, when we told you about winds in Livingston gusting up to 70 mph knocking down more than a dozen power poles anywhere from 40 to 60-foot tall poles laying on the ground And all that conductor and wire,” says Fettig I asked Fettig how often gusty winds are able to knock over these massive electric poles I was in Livingston for nine years and not to that extent We have had poles go down—one or two or three But to have 14 go down in a row is pretty unusual." travelers find refuge from dangerous winds at Livingston truck stop according to MTN Meteorologist Matt Elwell “It happens where you get those strong winds This is like the perfect storm of how things come together Matt helped me understand the anomaly by making an analogy to hurricanes we’re looking at tropical storm to Category 1 we’re talking 74-100 mile per hour winds pretty consistently and that’s what we were dealing with here,” Matt explains where hurricanes aren't exactly our everyday weather as it comes out of those higher elevations That dense cold air is gaining momentum as it comes downhill Funneling into areas such as Gardiner and Livingston we have our transmission engineers that get to work right away And he worked into the night Tuesday to get that line redesigned we were down there transporting poles and material and ready to go,” Fettig explained Fettig tells me around 200 folks only lost power for a few hours Tuesday And NorthWestern’s goal is to have these poles back up and running by this weekend as well as numerous loving family and friends Terry was born on July 28,1949 in Winnipeg and spent his childhood growing up in Brooklands He cherished memories of summers spent at Grand Beach working for his parents He purchased his first motorcycle with earnings from his summer working at the business Terry was passionate about music and as a young teenager took an interest in drumming He fondly recalled the fun that he had playing in local garage bands as he was often seen air drumming to songs He owned three sets of drums and enjoyed playing them Terry and Pam built their dream home in Lockport in 1989 Terry loved his home and each summer would enjoy tinkering in his garage enjoying time in the yard and on his deck and tending to his vegetable gardens Terry was employed as a semi-truck driver for Safeway before joining the St He continued his career with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service following amalgamation serving the Winnipeg community for 43 years Terry wore his uniform with great pride and was well respected amongst his colleagues While acting in the position of Assistant Deputy Chief Terry was forced to take a leave from work For 15 years Terry battled significant health issues He worked hard to do the best he could to manage all of his chronic illnesses He rebounded on several occasions from serious setbacks with a positive attitude and much inner strength He was extremely grateful for the exceptional medical care and ongoing support he received from his family doctor as well as for the medical teams that provided outstanding care for him during hospitalizations Terry worked at various part-time jobs throughout his career and approached a new opportunity with enthusiasm He particularly enjoyed his work as a publishers’ representative with Kirkness Press and Marshall Cavendish selling reference material to schools and public libraries in Manitoba and N/W Ontario He much enjoyed producing media presentations for special events for family and friends He spent much time working on projects and programs on his laptop as well as his iPhone Terry’s kind nature extended to all animals and he was especially fond of his German Shepherds Terry’s passion for motorcycling continued throughout his life He and Pam purchased a Harley Davidson Sportster in the 1990’s graduating to an Ultra Glide and ultimately a Trike in 2016 Terry and Pam were members of the Harley Davidson HOG groups in Winnipeg and Yuma for several years and developed close friendships with other riders during this time Terry and Pam enjoyed riding many miles on numerous motorcycle trips throughout Canada and the U.S.A Terry and Pam were fortunate to travel extensively to many places including Hawaii they travelled to Scotland with Terry’s and Pam’s parents to visit Terry’s father’s birthplace in Tiliicoultry and Pam’s Mum’s birthplace in Tibbermore Terry and Pam travelled to England on a Rock and Roll tour with local music author and historian A special bond formed with members of this tour group calling themselves BIG (British Invasion Group) for fun Terry and Pam enjoyed regular gatherings with these friends to play and sing the old Rock and Roll songs Terry and Pam much enjoyed a cruise to Alaska Terry was able to fulfill his lifelong dream to visit Graceland Terry and Pam purchased a winter home in Yuma it was Terry’s happy place and he was most content there attending local events and numerous musical performances Terry was a person of integrity with a generous heart and a great sense of humour He was Pam’s soulmate and an incredibly devoted husband managing through difficult times with great resolve They made a great team and always remained each other’s best friend The pride of Terry’s life was Krista Her well being and happiness was always his priority cherishing time spent with his grandchildren each of whom held a special place in his heart Nathan and family are very grateful for our family and friends who have surrounded us with much love and support at this very sad time and who share in our grief A private service to honour Terry is planned for a future date donations in Terry’s name may be made to the Firefighters Burn Fund Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of your choice It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith “Judy” E who passed away peacefully at home on January 21 2025 after succumbing to her terminal disease of Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontal Temporal Dementia MA where she graduated from Quincy High School where the staff and clients absolutely loved her She also worked at South Shore Hospital in the emergency room in Weymouth MA previously for years before that as a phlebotomist as well Judy was a snowbird and traveled every winter season to Sarasota Fla to enjoy the warm sunshine and search for seashells on the beach entertaining at home for holidays and hosting summer gatherings by her inground pool with her family and friends She moved to Florida in her later years to live out her remaining time peacefully She loved and cared for so many during the course of her lifetime She left a mark on the people she met and touched so many lives  Judith was the beloved wife of the late Theodore C Lotfi (Gardiner) and her husband Ali Lotfi of Weston Evangelista and her husband Frank Evangelista of Solon Amy E.Schneiderhan and her husband Richard of Chesnee Jazmin McKinney (Lotfi) and her husband Patrick McKinney Samantha Pelrine and her husband Daniel Forand Proud soon-to-be great-grandmother to a baby boy due on her birthday in February nephews and close friends that have become like family Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Friday February 14 2025 4-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street) Funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday February 15 2025 at 9:30 AM in the First Baptist Church of Wollaston Donations in memory of Judith may be made to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.