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Roy Clarance Keyes, age 77, of Newark, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 21, 2025. Roy was born in Harford County, Maryland to the late Helen (Elliott) Keyes and Herbert Lee Keyes. He grew up in Edgewood,... View Obituary & Service Information
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of North Providence and their daughter Emalie E
Keyes of Holden and their four children Ciara A
both of Worcester; her only surviving sister-in-law Kathleen Braney
daughter of the late Alexander and Helene (Wilkinson) Grigor
Gerry was a lifelong resident of Worcester
She graduated from North High School in Worcester and later attended school to become an airline attendant
Geraldine worked in the advertising department at The Worcester Telegram and Gazette
before meeting her husband and raising her family
She later worked at Jordan Marsh and London Fog in the Worcester Galleria
finally working at White’s Cleaners before she retired
Gerry cherished her family deeply and made it a priority to stay connected with her grandchildren who knew her as their “Bubbles”
She would frequently call them to chat and ensure everything was going well in their lives
She was artistic and enjoyed musicals and theatre and was a season subscription holder with the Hanover Theater in Worcester
Family Feud and she was a frequent viewer/shopper of QVC
Gerry was always willing to help someone in need and lent a helping hand to many people that are known only to her
for her generosity was genuine and humble.
from 9 am until her Funeral Service begins at 10 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL
Interment beside her husband at Worcester County Memorial Park will be held privately at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Meals on Wheels Program
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Joe graduated from Wykoff High School in 1978 and subsequently attended Jackson Vocational Tech
where he earned his degree as an electrician
He dedicated 42 years of his life to his profession as a Union Electrician
where his skill and dedication were widely recognized
Joe was passionate about serving his community
actively participating for over 30 years at his church
Joe participated in 15 mission trips with SEMAC
where he touched the lives of many through his selfless acts of kindness
His commitment to volunteer work in his church reflected his deep-seated belief in helping others
He cherished the moments spent at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch
creating lasting memories with family and friends
Joe is preceded in death by his parents and five brothers
A memorial service will be held at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home (5421 Royal Pl NW
Visitation will be held at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home on Friday
from 5:00 - 7:00 pm as well as an hour prior to the service on Saturday
A lunch will follow the service at the Ranfranz and Vine Reception Centre
donations can be made to Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Keyes family
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Academic excellence is a family affair for education graduate
This story is part of the 2025 Journey to Commencement series
which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate
For the Keyes family, hard work and a deep sense of belonging have shaped a legacy closely tied to the University of Mississippi
Sadie Keyes continued that tradition by following in her sister’s footsteps as the family’s second Taylor Medalist
finding her own place at a university that had felt like home long before she ever set foot on campus as a student
“I knew from the start that I wanted Ole Miss to be my home away from home,” said Keyes
watching his second granddaughter receive the prestigious honor brings his family’s educational journey full circle
adding another proud chapter to their family story
The honor — the highest bestowed by the university — is awarded to fewer than 1% of its undergraduates.
I thought it was unbelievable,” Billy Keyes said
The family’s newest Taylor medalist has excelled while preparing for a teaching career that fulfills her passion for working with children
“I’ve always loved working with kids,” she said
and you never know what crazy thing they’re going to say or do.”
Keyes immersed herself in campus life, participating in Young Life and joining a sorority
She said her time at Ole Miss helped her grow not only academically
“When I think about who I was freshman year compared to now
it’s such a difference,” she said
“I was nervous and scared to step into what I was passionate about
I feel confident and excited to get into the classroom and help students.”
She credits the School of Education for preparing her well for the “real world” of teaching
we don’t just learn about teaching,” she said
After graduation, Keyes will continue her education at Ole Miss, pursuing a master’s degree in elementary education while serving as a graduate assistant at the Willie Price Lab School
sharing the Taylor Medal honor with her sister makes the experience even more meaningful
“It’s a testament to our hard work and dedication,” she said
“We’ve always supported each other in our academic journeys
and this honor reinforces our bond as siblings
“It’s a proud moment for both of us
and I believe we’ll cherish this experience together for years to come.”
adding that her bond with her sister has only deepened because of their shared path
“I can call her when I have questions or just need advice,” she said
“She understands because she walked this road not too long ago
Having her support has meant everything.”
the true reward isn’t just the medals or the degrees
or even the shared love for Ole Miss — it’s the young women his granddaughters have become
“Those two girls are my life,” he said
“There’s no way I could be prouder of them.”
continued her family’s proud Ole Miss legacy by becoming the second Keyes sister to earn a Taylor Medal
the university’s highest academic honor
Photo by Srijita Chattopadhyay/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services
See more photos from Sadie Keyes' Journey to Commencement
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Shirley Stone Keyes of Signal Mountain passed away peacefully November 19
2024 surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born on January 29
She graduated from the Medical College of South Carolina (Roper) School of Nursing in 1956
Shirley and her husband Albert Vincent Keyes (Abbie) met and lived in Charleston
They then went on to live in Chapel Hill and Winston-Salem
They moved to the Chattanooga area in 1969
She worked as a registered nurse throughout her life
Arch Smith as well as working for Welcome Wagon of Signal Mountain and Landmark Tour and Travel
Her need to stay busy and help anyone and everyone she could was shown in all the volunteering she did
from Girl Scouts to the Signal Mountain Women’s Guild and Signal Mountain Social Services
Augustine Catholic Church of Signal Mountain
people were blessed with her beautiful smile and energy
Shirley was a ray of sunshine in many people’s lives with her feisty spirit and love for life and others
She is survived by her three children: Karen Stuber
Kevin Keyes (Cheryl) and Kirsten Keyes Myers (Brock)
Shirley is survived by seven grandchildren: Jenson Keyes
Shirley also has seven great grandchildren Aidan Keyes
The family would like to give special thanks to Adoration Hospice as well as Home Comforts in our family’s time of need
In lieu of flowers please consider Adoration Hospice
Augustine Catholic Church and American Haitian Foundation
Visitation is 10:30 – 11:30 am Saturday
2024 followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 at St
Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home
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Recently she was a resident of Franklin Restorative Care in Franklin MN
to Dale & Goldie Keyes of rural Janesville
She was the first-born child of the couple
She was a joy to the family from the start
She grew up on the family farm with her paternal grandparents living nearby
She went to Waseca Public Schools for her education and graduated in 1986
she was a Milk Maid to the Waseca County American Dairy Association Dairy Princess
After schooling she held several different jobs throughout the area
She milked cows for a few dairy farms in the area
she followed in her father's footsteps and learned to drive semi
She enjoyed this very much as she was able to see a lot of the United States
but she didn't care much to drive in New York or New Jersey
She would often tell stories of the things she would see on the highways
After leaving the trucking industry she went to work for Mediacom cable in Waseca where she was a dispatcher and customer service representative
She loved her job there and the many coworkers who knew her as "Pete." In 2013
she moved to Arizona for a short time to spend time with her father who was a resident of Apache Junction and was enjoying his retirement there
she moved back home to help take care of her mom and work from home for a private company
She loved taking care of her mom in her final years and keeping an eye on her brother who she lovingly called "GAWD"
She enjoyed seeing him working the fields and watching the hawks circle above
They both believed that the hawks were the spirits of their father and grandfather watching over the farm
She loved this so much she had our neighbor Robin carve a hawk sitting on a telephone pole
It is a beautiful reminder that we have loved ones watching over us always
She was an avid animal lover throughout her entire life with many dogs
She carried a special love for all the animals that she cared for
She was very happy as a young girl riding her Shetland pony that was a gift from her grandparents
that she would ride throughout the farm and surrounding area
she adopted a quarter horse that was a purebred and was named Raven
but that name has changed through the years by her brother
and to the most recent name of "Glue Stick." She was not a fan of that name for the horse but would shake her head when she would see the horse respond to that name when called across from across the pasture
She loved all her animals more than life itself
Lori also enjoyed creating items for family and friends in her later years
She would crochet blankets for friends and family and had an extensive collection of yarn
she took up the hobby of painting rocks and giving them to people that she encountered
She loved seeing people's faces when she would give them these items and it gave her great joy to see them smile
She even gave rocks to Kim Olstad to put in various locations to be found by strangers
She will be missed by anyone that she knew throughout her life
I am sure that when she crossed over to heaven
she was greeted not only by loved ones that have gone before
but also by her animals that she loved so very much
Barb (Kevin) O’Hara and many extended family members
She also has a large group of friends that she would consider family
She is preceded in death by her parents Dale & Goldie
Paternal Grandparents Gordon & Leona Keyes
Maternal Grandparents Alvin & Helen Siebert
you're free of your earthly bonds and your angel wings hopefully have a few purple feathers in there as well
Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Sunday
2025 at the State Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca
Sharing of memories will take place at 2:00 PM at the funeral home
John – Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Iosco Township
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The Keyes Company entered the Sarasota market with the affiliation of Signature Premier Properties Sarasota and Florida SunCoast Real Estate
the Miami-based brokerage will operate its first Sarasota office at 1433 Main St
“We are thrilled to welcome these two best-in-class real estate firms to the Keyes family,” President Christina Pappas said in a press release
“Signature Premier Properties Sarasota and Florida SunCoast Real Estate enable us to make an impactful debut in a pivotal market that continues to experience incredible growth and demand
Both firms share our commitment to personal
hands-on service and the belief that connection and community is at the heart of real estate.”
Signature Premier is an affiliate of New York-based Signature Premier Properties, a Long Island brokerage co-owned by Peter Morris and Kathleen Viard. The Sarasota office has 60 agents
including numerous New York transplants with relationships in both markets
Signature’s Kathy Curd will serve as sales manager of the new Keyes Sarasota office.
“Keyes is the perfect partner to allow us to build upon our momentum since launching the Sarasota brokerage a few years ago,” Viard said
“The Sarasota market continues to see the New York relocation activity that started during the pandemic
Our New York roots and relationships help our agents produce optimal results for their clients.”
Florida SunCoast Real Estate is co-owned by Barry and Sherry Grooms
who have a combined 50 years of industry experience.
Barry Grooms is a past President of Florida Realtors®
while Sherry Grooms has held numerous industry leadership positions
including president of the Manatee Association of Realtors® and network president of the Women’s Council of Realtors®
Barry Grooms will become Keyes’ Southwest Florida regional manager
he will help Keyes find additional merger opportunities; the brokerage is currently in active negotiations with other Southwest Florida firms.
we are a family-owned brokerage that puts people first,” Grooms said
“We were attracted to Keyes due to its unmatched reputation earned over nearly a century of service
support for agents and community impact.”
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CHASING THE VANISHING POINT Miranda Keyes on Glasswork, Artistic Archetypes, and Life Beyond the Practice by Billie Muraben Miranda Keyes’s work on display at The Ragged School in London
“I find the term ‘glass artist’ frustrating,” says sculptor Miranda Keyes
“I think the binary nature of describing my work as ‘glass art’ ties in with a real ambivalence about the material
who works from a beautifully-lit studio in south London
learned how to sculpt with glass on her own terms
training in bronze at university in Scotland and during a stint working at a foundry in Germany
“but the way you create form means you have to know what it will look like at the end
What I found so exciting about working with glass is that it’s all decided in the moment.”
a method that allows her to work alone in her studio
the material isn’t in a molten state — the furnaces don’t need to run at all times
and she doesn’t need to work with assistants to create the gestural sculptures that define her practice
which look as if they have been caught in a flourish of abandon
“There is something so special about the Ragged School
Lighting glass is a nightmare — it can be completely flattened — but the way the sculptural gypsum walls reflect light is extraordinary.” With the exhibition underway
Keyes reflects on navigating the balances of knowledge and mystery
and the chance encounters that make up her approach to work and life
it seems like there’s a degree to which the material decides for you
You can make decisions in the moment and make gestures that show up in the final form
but you can’t dictate what will happen exactly
Miranda Keyes: If you have a clear idea of what you want to do
Whenever I come to the studio with an agenda
And if you try to impose too much will on glass
it gets tired on a molecular level and becomes harder to work with
It’s a good exercise in patience and knowing when to give up
People who work with glass tend to be obsessive because it is such a mysterious material
You can delve into it for your entire life and constantly return to making glasses
I just find it so extraordinary and strange
It will probably always remain mysterious to a certain extent
The nature of scientific glass means that you can work alone
What I love about the glass I work with is that you don’t have to plan everything before you start
and not having to negotiate with other people — it becomes a very quiet
tender space where I can just concentrate on the form
You don’t have to wear ear protectors or a breathing mask
We’ve had really hot summers here when I’ve been working in just a loincloth
You wear wraparound glasses to protect your eyes
Sculpture by Miranda Keyes from her solo exhibition
The way you photograph your work is so specific
A sense of narrative comes through more in its atmosphere
Do you feel like the methods of display for your work
whether in an exhibition or in a photograph
I get locked in on that particular part of it: photographing the work in a very non-contextual
where it just becomes a formal exploration with lots of depth
And I’ve always found print so interesting
and print off hundreds of pictures that I reference to inform my work
It’s all photographs I’ve taken on my phone
like cropped images of other people’s work
I sift through them and pair them up so there are moments of cohesion
Dowsing myself in these stacks of images is quite calming for me
I can feel weary searching things out online
but I also like that it is an analogue process
finding new meanings or a glaringly obvious detail that I hadn’t noticed before
They give you what you need at different times
The pictures are quite fluid in that respect
I’m lucky to have been in this studio for a long time
so I can pull things off the shelves — they jolt me a little bit
was on display at The Ragged School at 47 Union Street in London last fall
Tulips by Miranda Keyes at The Ragged School in London
I feel like there’s an expectation that if you work with glass
That is the whole problem of being put in a big glass basket — that’s not where I want to be
we all have our methods of processing and expressing what we want to communicate with the world
That’s why I really balk at being called a glass artist
It’s just the method I use to do the thing that I couldn’t live without
to filter information into whatever form and for that to push you into a new place
I think you’re incredibly lucky if you’re able to harness that in your life
It’s what makes life bearable in many ways
because it’s an autonomous space that is mysterious and driven by instinct
It’s these things that we can’t pinpoint that make life worthwhile
You can feel when someone is making work in a particular way because of a drive to express something
versus when it is a self-conscious or cynical choice
The moment when I look at it and it looks beyond me
It’s not a vain thing — you’re constantly trying to get in touch with this feeling
which in the end is to create works that are beyond you
and 10 or 12 hours pass without you realizing it — that’s an extraordinary thing to achieve
You become so engaged that things like hunger or tiredness just disappear
so getting out of them is really liberating
That feeling is like seeking a vanishing point
It’s what makes the process so captivating
and wanting to learn through the process of making
I had no desire to be a person who worked with glass
going through expensive training and having to buy all these tools — I would have felt so much pressure the first time I sat down to try to make something
You can’t bludgeon the best parts of life with a formula
because you really understand how to feel your way through things
It’s about looking after this internal equilibrium
which will point you in the right direction
You can let go of the tyranny of trying to fix everything
There’s a certain arrogance inherent in knowing exactly how something is supposed to be done
there is an entirely different pressure when you veer away from that approach and focus more on your instincts and doing things your own way
You’ve said that you seek a sense of control
but you also work in ways that are very instinctive and up to chance
It’s interesting to think about how we put ourselves in that in between space
I spend so much time organizing this space
It’s really good to create a framework in which you can then go to this very wild place
the idea of living in that place all the time is intolerable
It’s the archetype that we are plagued with
in terms of the great painters and the great whatever: the alcoholic writer
When you actually look at what their lives were like
it’s not something I’d ever want for myself
cutting yourself off from the pleasures and chaos of life
which can spill out into this sense of grandiosity in relation to ‘your vision’
Your need to achieve at the cost of everything else
You’ve got to live in order to make good work
Text by Billie Muraben
Miranda Keyes’s scuptural work was on display in the group show þe Sellokest Swyn at The Ragged School in London this spring
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plus a healthy dose of argument driven inquiry
That’s the recipe for an engaging and informative fifth-grade science lesson unlike any other
For the next edition of Inside the Classroom, we’re taking you to Curtis Elementary where Ruthie Keyes is using ADI (argument driven inquiry) to encourage constructive criticism among students as they investigate science phenomena
the structures had already been constructed and it was time for the critiquing to take center stage
It was these project boards that were the subjects of criticism
Before Ms. Keyes' class took their structures and boards to Curtis Elementary’s outdoor courtyard, Ms. Keyes discussed the “Ground Rules of Critique in Science” that are displayed in her classroom
Once in the courtyard, each group had a few minutes to read another group's board before completing a peer critiquing form
The form guided students to check for each required element
then complete one simple sentence: “I Wonder ___.”
Those two words very succinctly get exactly to the point of what ADI is all about in Ms
and throughout the lesson we heard students repeating “I wonder.”
ADI is designed to help students develop many skills while also completing their scientific investigations
Students are constantly improving their communication
After completing a critique form for all seven project boards, groups gathered around their structures. One-by-one, they rolled their marble down a PVC pipe and into the structure to see if it succeeded or failed in turning 90 degrees
the class picked up their project boards and brought them back inside Ms
Each group took a few minutes to read through the critique forms that were left on their boards
then they were offered the opportunity to either accept the criticism or challenge it.
If a critique form is challenged, the two groups come together and debate the criticism. Debates were animated, but Ms. Keyes was always quick to remind students to be respectful and helpful in their criticism
the criticism is either accepted and changes are made to the project
or rejected and it is a learning experience for the group that offered inaccurate criticism
Ms. Keyes ended the lesson by asking each group if they would change anything about their project
The opportunity to study each group’s project with the “I wonder” mindset led to almost every group expressing the desire to make some form of improvement
Keyes is always encouraged by the way her students seamlessly embed ADI principles into their learning
The method is proven to help students understand the concepts they are being taught
plus the skills they develop along the way will continue to help them outside of the science classroom
preparing them for whatever “I wonders” lie ahead in their futures.
Check back regularly all year as we continue to visit students and teachers throughout Northwest ISD and offer a rarely seen look Inside the Classroom
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Stefan Keyes has been announced as CTV Ottawa’s new weekday anchor for CTV News at Five and CTV News at 11:30
Keyes’ appointment was announced during Tuesday night’s newscast by departing anchor Matt Skube
who is moving on from the station after 11 years
Keyes has most recently been co-hosting the local edition of CTV Morning Live
“The storytelling style of the evening news will always be my first journalistic love
and ability to give weight to the happenings of the world on a local level is what I was raised on,” said Keyes
“It’s a true blessing to keep the nation’s capital informed on a daily basis
and this role is a privilege I don’t take lightly.”
Stefan understands the importance of local news
and its significance in empowering people with the information they need to know,” said Jodi Hamilton
“With Stefan at the helm of these weekday newscasts
CTV News Ottawa will continue to ensure that our community is well informed of the biggest news updates across all platforms.”
“Stefan is a familiar and trusted voice to Ottawa viewers
making him the perfect person to lead our 5 p.m
Director of News and Information Programming
“He has years of experience as a reporter and anchor
and he is extremely well known in the Ottawa community.”
A graduate of Carleton University’s Journalism program
Keyes began his career at CTV News Ottawa in 2008 before moving to Calgary to anchor Global News’ morning show
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Longtime Patchogue Village Trustee Joe Keyes
who was set to be the grand marshal in the community’s St
A member of the board of trustees since 2009
had also served as Patchogue‘s Commissioner of Parks and Recreation since 2015
spearheading many of the village’s ambitious improvement projects and significantly elevating the quality of life for many of its residents
Keyes was also influential in establishing the Protecting the Environment in Patchogue (PEP) Committee in 2015
he helped Patchogue become the first community in New York to create a ban of single-use plastic bags
PEP also successfully pushed for a ban on the use of Styrofoam food containers
as well as the installation of recycling bins in village parks and the implementation of the Green Business Program
which helps Patchogue businesses use sustainable products
He was 100% in his honesty and in his dedication to the village and his dedication to his family,” said Patchogue Mayor Paul Pontieri
Keyes had suffered a heart attack a week ago
and while at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk (formerly Long Island Community Hospital) in Patchogue
His death came just weeks after he was honored at Patchogue’s annual Passing of the Sash ceremony
23 celebration at James Joyce Pub & Restaurant
Keyes was cheered by his peers and received the grand marshal sash
“Joe was not only a dedicated public servant but also one of the kindest and most compassionate individuals,” read a statement released by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce
“His commitment to our community was unwavering
and tireless service will be deeply missed
but his impact will forever be felt in our village,” the chamber added
Keyes graduated from Bellport High School in 1969
He moved to Patchogue in 1976 after marrying his wife
He later retired from the Long Island Rail Road
Keyes was deeply involved in community activities
coaching in the PYAA Little League for 15 years during the1980s and 1990s
He also served as chairperson of the Patchogue Village Community Development Agency from 2007 to 2009 before being appointed to the Village Board of Trustees in 2009
During his tenure as parks and recreation commissioner
Keyes oversaw numerous improvements to village parks
including the installation of artificial turf fields for Little League
upgrades to Shorefront Park’s living shoreline
improvements to Belzak Park and Father Tortora Park
Keyes was also instrumental in developing the popular splash pad that opened last year at the Patchogue Beach Club
“If you take a look at what’s happened down in our parks over the last 10 years
it’s remarkable,” Pontieri said
Keyes helped implement clean energy legislation for the village
which led to the purchase of electric vehicles for the municipal fleet
“There was nothing that came by him that was a good idea that he wouldn’t try to make happen,” Pontieri said
Keyes was known widely for his dedication to village projects
“He was somebody that I could count on,” Pontieri said
but I always knew I could rely on him for an opinion and insight.”
who had known Keyes since the 1980s when their sons played Little League baseball together
He was just a wonderful man,” Pontieri said
Visitation services for Keyes are Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m
[corrected from an earlier report] and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m
on Saturday at First Baptist Church of Patchogue
Pontieri said the village will not immediately fill Keyes’ vacancy on the board of trustees
they plan to take time to make a “suitable appointment,” looking first to members of village planning boards and zoning boards
“Those people that have experience and understand who we are as a community
And that only happens by being involved,” Pontieri said
noting the appointment process is expected to take several weeks
Patrick’s Day parade will go on as planned
with Keyes’ family members walking in his honor and memory
It’s something that he was so thrilled about doing,” Pontieri said
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passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday
he was the son of the late Teddy Jack Keyes and Mavis Adcock Keyes.
David began his love for football at Clarke Central High School where he was on the 1987 Georgia State Championship Team. David went on to play in college at Newberry College where he met his wife
Lori. David was a high school football coach for 25 years in Georgia
He was proud to have coached many players that went on to play at all levels of the game. His greatest coaching career moment as he stated was when he got to coach both his boys in high school and then got to have Jake on the sidelines with him coaching.
David was preceded in death by his parents; and his father and mother-in-law
Jake (Kerissa) and Tyler (Sam); his beloved dogs
Graham and Garrett Reinhart; along with several aunts
A Celebration of Life will be held 12 noon
at Varnville First Baptist Church Family Life Center
The family will receive friends from 11 o’clock Saturday morning until the hour of service.
the family requests memorial contributions be made in David’s memory to: The Hampton County Animal Shelter
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Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.
He had served on the village board since 2009
was the chair of the Community Development Agency for two years
He was the village's commissioner of Parks and Recreation and was set to lead the line of march at the village's annual parade on March 23
"As the commissioner of Parks and Recreation
he put his heart and soul into every project he was involved in," village officials said in a statement on Facebook
"He served as liaison to the Protecting the Environment in Patchogue Committee
and was responsible for banning plastic bags here in the village before it became state-wide."
"He created a Green Fleet policy that led to the purchase of several electric vehicles and the installation of charging stations at Village Hall," the statement read
"His contributions and input were essential to the Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency project."
"We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family as this most difficult time," the statement concluded
Greater Patchogue Village Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Silvana Aloisio said she was deeply saddened by Keyes' death and with "heartfelt regret" shared his passing in an email to the business community
"Joe was not only a dedicated public servant but also one of the kindest and most compassionate individuals," she said
"His commitment to our community was unwavering
serving as Commissioner of the village’s Parks and Recreation Department
and liaison to Protecting the Environment in the Patchogue Community."
but his impact will forever be felt in our village," she said
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Joe’s beloved wife
and the entire Keyes family during this difficult time."
People who knew Keyes took to social media expressing their sadness
One poster said he would be "greatly missed."
A classmate from Bellport High School Class of 1969 said others are "so incredibly saddened" to learn of his death
Joe was vice president of our senior class
"His school spirit continued as he and Linda joined in when the Class of 69 gathered to celebrate milestone events."
"Our deepest sympathy to Linda and family," the post continued
"Joe will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on forever."
Yet another poster wrote on Keyes' Facebook page about being "heartbroken," and then added a reference to an old Irish prayer
may God hold you in the palm of his hand."
Keyes will be waked Thursday at the Ruland Funeral Home in Patchogue from 7 to 9 p.m
His funeral will take place Saturday at 10 a.m
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The sixth annual Keyes Peak Uphill Truck Drags will be held Saturday
— Keyes Peak in Florence is hosting the sixth annual side by side uphill truck drag racing event on Saturday
trucks from around the country will be racing up the snowy slopes to the finish line at the top of Keyes Peak
some with jacked up fuels — step on the gas and race to the top
aggressive and event proceeds go to three volunteer groups: Keyes Peak Ski Hill Committee
Blue Ox Trail Riders and Florence Volunteer Fire Department
Food and beverages will be sold on site — so no carry-ins
Spectators can park in the expanded lot north of the Keyes Peak Ski Lodge
spectators must park at the following locations and catch a free shuttle to the event: Energy Services (next to BP)
Town of Florence Garage (behind Pat’s) and 101 Bar & Grill
Four shuttle buses will be running every 15 minutes
there will be no parking along Highway 101
The tickets are $100 and only 500 will be sold
Tickets are now available at the following locations: Annie’s Trading Post
This year there are seven truck classes and more big-truck races will be held earlier in the day so fans can see the nitro excitement
There is a guaranteed $15,000 in cash payouts
Cash prizes and trophies will be given at the end of the day to the top finishers
All regulations and rules can be found at “Keyes Peak Up Hill Truck Drags – Official” Facebook page or call Ray Mills 715-889-3378 or Jordan Stanek at 906-367-0652
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Chris Keyes joined the Cardinals’ coaching staff in July of 2016 as the Defensive Coordinator
Keyes spent two years as an assistant coach and video coordinator for the University of Rochester
He also was an assistant coach at King's College and at Hartwick College
At both schools he managed cornerbacks and recruited prospective student-athletes in the New York State area
Keyes spent a year as an assistant coach and Special Teams Coordinator coaching defensive backs and linebackers at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island
He also served as the program's Recruiting Coordinator
Keyes earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Journalism
He also earned a Master of Administration from Fisher in 2020
Keyes is an active volunteer for Camp Good Days & Special Times in Pittsford
New York and has been part of Fisher's annual Teddi Dance for Love since 2006
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Eagle Scout Tyler Keyes of Manchester (center front) with his younger brother Maxwell (left rear) and his mom Jennifer (right rear)
Eagle Scout Tyler Keyes (left) with his mentor
Keyes' Eagle Project was to organize scouts and professionals to repair some of the oldest and most damaged grave markers in the cemetery in East Dorset
and replaced many of the broken down markers
senior Tyler Keyes of Burr and Burton Academy
was also once his Cub Scout troop leader and later his Scout troop leader
To say that the two have formed a special bond would be fair
“He’s been in Scouts since first grade,” said Tyler Keyes’ mother
Peters first met Tyler Keyes when he enrolled his own son in the Scouts
and Tyler was one of the kids in that group," Peters explained
and there was a group of six of them that were going to be coming up together.”
Jennifer Keyes recalled the day she brought Tyler to sign up for Scouts
and noticed a sign at the Rod and Gun Club that registration for the program was open
She thought that the experience might be good for her son by providing socialization and skills development
“He thought that was the coolest thing," Keyes said
“Within about a month and a half I ended up taking over leadership of the den," Peters explained
"So Tyler has gone up in the Scouts with me.”
“Each rank is a set of requirements,” said Peters
“Once you complete that set of requirements and have a scout master meeting
then they decide that you've earned all your requirements
the progression becomes more of a process with the introduction of the Board of Review
The Board of Review is typically comprised of 3-6 committee members
who interview the scout about their progress and understanding of the requirements of the rank that they seek
This conversation allows the Board of Review the opportunity to fully evaluate the experience
and aspirations of the individual – and ensure that they’ve fully met the requirements for advancement
an individual must go through a similar process
conducted by a council or district committee
and the process consists of an even more in-depth and rigorous process
the decision of the council or district committee members must be unanimous
I kind of had a connection with him that way.”
Peters recalled the ups and downs of the process of advancement
There were times when Tyler Keyes would be “down on himself a little bit;” then
He was doing his best to see things through and
I would see him overcome certain obstacles,” reminisced Peters
adding that one of the greatest challenges for Keyes was to learn how to be comfortable with speaking out in public
because that's what the scouting program does,” said Peters
“Eventually it turns you into someone who will be good with public speaking
will get up in front of somebody and do these things
And once he became patrol leader and senior patrol leader
he got this confidence behind him and then the ball just started rolling faster
and he came up with a really good solid Eagle Project – and he just really snowballed from there.”
and I’ve seen the massive change the program can do for a youth like Tyler
It's just an amazing thing,” acknowledged Peters
“Tyler is the first of the group who has become an Eagle Scout
I was completely thrilled that he made it all the way to the end
and that all of his hard work really paid off
I know what kind of hard work he put through
I know what he overcame with his shyness and stuff like that
“When Tyler is at a function with the rest of the scouts now
he's always out there trying to make sure that the other scouts in the group are having a good time
and that things are moving along,” continued Peters
“That wasn't the case when he first started off.”
BBA’s Unified Basketball Program is a Special Olympics-style sports initiative that brings students together on the same team for practices and competitions
It is designed to promote social inclusion and foster friendships across the spectrum of physical and intellectual abilities
and provide a place of belonging and community for all involved
they just had Battle of the Bands and he usually is out helping make the announcements and stuff,” said Jennifer Keyes
As for whether Scouts helped Tyler achieve all that she had hoped
Jennifer Keyes’ friend Anita Sheldon has watched Tyler grow and change over the years
Tyler was always eager to dive in and learn something new,” said Sheldon
“even when it pushed him beyond his comfort zone
Scouts provided Tyler with great opportunities
many times pushing him to complete tasks he otherwise wouldn’t have done
It was an honor to attend Tyler’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Witnessing the once timid scout stand on stage years later in front of 30+ people
and effectively deliver a speech to his peers as the most recent Eagle Scout in Troop 332 was inspirational and heartwarming
Keyes will be graduating from Burr and Burton Academy this June
though he still has to decide what path he will pursue afterwards
One thing that is for certain is that he enjoys filmmaking
Peters is also hopeful that Keyes will secure a position at Mount Norris Scout Reservation in Eden Vermont for the Scout’s upcoming summer camp
“He's perfect for the role – he's just perfect for it
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On November 27, AdventHealth for Children pediatric orthopedic surgeon Sean Keyes, DO, Katelyn Smith, PA-C
and their team performed their 100th bridge-enhanced anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair (BEAR®) procedure
the first pediatric team in the country to reach this milestone
“As both a pediatric sports medicine specialist and father of four athletic kids
I know how devastating a torn ACL can be,” shares Dr
carrying a high risk of re-injury and leading to long-term arthritis
our goal is to make ACL healing more reliable
It offers our patients a more natural solution that works with their bodies as they continue growing.”
Pioneering New BEAR Implant Surgical Approaches to Improve Patient Outcomes
Keyes and his team have been refining their surgical approach for the BEAR procedure
developing new techniques with the goal of enhancing outcomes for pediatric patients
“We also now perform our BEAR implant procedures arthroscopically using an even smaller incision,” says Dr
“This evolved from our two-anchor technique.”
Keyes and Smith changed the way they deliver the BEAR implant
“The BEAR implant is a bovine collagen sponge about the size of a packing peanut
It starts off hardened and when injected with autologous whole blood
softens and forms a stable blood clot,” explains Dr
we made an incision to open the knee and place the implant into the knee after hydrating it
Now we cut the implant and place it in a syringe along with the patient’s whole blood
mixing the two outside the body before injecting the combined gelatin-like substance into the knee
This allows us to use a much smaller incision and achieve more accurate delivery
The innovation has helped make the procedure minimally invasive and more efficient.”
Educating the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Community on BEAR
Additional Research and the Future of BEAR
Research on the BEAR implant has continued since its De Novo approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2020
The device is currently indicated for skeletally mature patients at least 14 years of age with a complete rupture of the ACL
as confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Patients must have an ACL stump of at least 1 cm attached to the tibia to facilitate the restoration
and it is recommended that the BEAR device be implanted within 50 days of injury
is further evaluating the effectiveness of the BEAR implant
“We’re working with the FDA to expand the age indications for BEAR to eliminate the lower age limit and include our younger patients,” says Dr
“We also hope to expand its usage to encompass partial ACL tears
we’re excited about what we’re seeing with our BEAR patients
We continue to collect data and evaluate our outcomes
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Eight Boilermaker greats will be inducted and honored during the Purdue-Oregon football game (Oct
Governor Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta staged a press conference on an almond farm in rural Keyes last week to announce they are suing the Trump Administration over the issue of tariffs
Such a lawsuit has little chance of succeeding since tariffs are a federal matter and the Trade Act of 1974 grants the president authority to negotiate trade agreements and adjust tariffs
while also creating mechanisms to protect U.S
Last week’s presser was seen by critics as more of a political move as Newsom eyes the White House in 2028
Bonta bragged about filing the state’s 14th lawsuit against Trump and said: “We’re here because President Trump’s rogue and erratic tariffs are wreaking havoc on our nation’s financial systems and causing uniquely immense harm to California’s economy
the fifth largest economy in the world and a major driver of our national economy.”
Bonta claims the president “unlawfully imposed under the international emergency economic powers act
We asking the court to rein in the president
President Trump has justified the tariffs or threats of them to even the lopsided trade deficit
Many countries charge excessive tariffs to sell American products abroad
A White House official slammed the Newsom/Bonta lawsuit and defended the tariff plan
“Instead of focusing on California’s rampant crime
Gavin Newsom is spending his time trying to block President Trump’s historic efforts to finally address the national emergency of our country’s persistent goods trade deficits,” noted White House spokesperson Kush Desai
“The entire Trump administration remains committed to addressing this national emergency that’s decimating America’s industries and leaving our workers behind with every tool at our disposal
Bonta said Trump tariffs of 145 percent caused a retaliatory tariff of 125 percent on U.S
goods “including on California nuts and dairy products.”
“California is the nation’s largest importer and second largest exporter
the largest when it comes to agricultural exports
California agricultural exports brough in nearly $24 billion
Canada and China happen to be our biggest trade partners
Over 40% of California’s imports come from those three countries
and they are our top three export destinations
buying close to $67 billion in California exports…vendors have warned us that they’re going to pass the cost of Trump’s tariffs onto the state of California
but Trump’s tariffs are truly terrible for business
and they are breaking the law,” said Bonta
Newsom and Bonta announced they are filing a lawsuit against Trump in the U.S
District Court for the Northern District of California
challenging the legality of the tariffs he imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
The act enables a president to freeze and block transactions in response to foreign threats but doesn’t allow the president to adopt tariffs
The lawsuit also argues that enacting such tariffs requires approval from Congress
Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse,” said Bonta
“It’s Congress’ responsibility to set and collect taxes
much less authorized imposing tariffs only to increase them
causing our nation and the global economy whiplash.”
Newsom said that California is taking the lead on filing a lawsuit on the legality of the tariffs because they are “especially harmful” to the Golden State
Christine Gemperle said she and her brother Erich
who co-own and operate Gemperle Orchards just outside of Keyes
have been through a lot over the last 27 years
But they claim what they now face is just as bad and possibly worse
“We are lucky enough to live in one of the few places on this planet that have the perfect climate
soils and water infrastructure to support growing a highly nutritious crop
almonds… Global markets rely on us to provide almonds
But tariffs have the ability to disrupt those relationships that have been built
We rely on those same global markets to supply us with materials we need to build farm equipment
Will we be able to access what we need to grow our crops
Because seasons determine when crops are planted and harvested
we do not have the luxury to wait years for factories to be built
regardless of all the scientific and engineering advances
The last thing we need is more uncertainty…,” said Gemperle
“The president is yet again acting as if he’s above the law
overriding Congress’ authority and breaching the separation of powers
Trump does not have the authority to impose these tariffs
saying: “The president can’t do unlawful things
It’s really that simple and he thinks he’s above the law
He thinks he can violate the Constitution and the law
And so it’s up to us to hold him accountable to following the law and in any court where we will get what courts give a fair and objective hearing
a full review of the facts of complete analysis of the law
we believe will be successful and we believe that in this case
The announcement comes days after Newsom asked countries to exempt California exports from retaliatory tariffs
He also launched a tourism campaign to entice Canadian visitors to California this week
– Kristina Hacker and Jeff Benziger contributed to this report
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Cheryl L. Keyes, professor of ethnomusicology and global jazz studies and chair of the African American studies department, was recently awarded the silver medal in the Global Music Awards for her “Sundiata Keita Overture.” The overture received its world premiere in Royce Hall on June 5 during a multimedia event, “Prelude to Juneteenth.”
Keyes’s “Sundiata Overture” tells the story of Sundiata Keita (Soon-JA-ta Kae-EE-ta)
the founder of the Malian Empire in the thirteenth century
We sat down with Cheryl Keyes to talk about her inspiration for the overture
Where did you first encounter the story of Sundiata Keita
After graduating from Jacobs School of Music [at Indiana University-Bloomington]
I pursued my doctorate degree in Folklore-Ethnomusicology there
I always wanted to study music of the African Diaspora
African Americans trace their lineage to this area in Africa
I encountered Sundiata when studying Bambara
I studied African folklore as part of my Ph.D
and that was where I first encountered the Epic of Sundiata Keita
Sundiata’s story was told by the “griot” or bards
They are the ones who celebrate his legacy through the oral tradition
I came across the Epic while studying Bambara
because the teachers were familiar with Sundiata’s legacy
Sundiata is known as the founder of the Mali Empire (c
Keita is the surname inherited by those from the royal family
training] really wanting to study the women bards
and it ended up becoming the beginning of my understanding the elements of poetic nuance and the role of the word and language and meaning and power as it traveled across the Atlantic [with the African diaspora] and continues to permeate and transform into other traditions and newer forms that is a continuum of West African aesthetic practices
the griot tradition gets carried on in African American culture
Your Sundiata Overture has a very distinctive theme
I carried that melody with me for a long time
The melody has been in your head since graduate school
one influence is the African musical tradition and improvisation
who was the jazz clarinetist and educator at Southern University
Film music also influenced my aesthetic choices
Composers like John Williams and the great Bernard Herrmann
If I were ever asked to compose a film score of Sundiata’s epic
my overture could definitely serve as a template
There are three themes in the Sundiata Overture
The first theme is called the “gait,” because Sundiata was born physically challenged
and bassoon capture the melo-rhythmic groove
prior to the melody performed by the strings
There is some interesting instrumentation as well
One does hear instruments emulating two of those performed by griot musicians of Mali and translated by instruments in a traditional orchestra: the kora
which is a harp-lute is performed by the harp
and the balafon, which sounds like and is performed similarly to the marimba
Sundiata’s and his family are forced into exile by his nemesis
The second theme in my overture is called “in a pensive state,” and is about Sundiata’s exile period in which he strategizes how to recapture Mali from the clutches of Sumamuru
The third theme is called “victory dance” celebrating Sundiata’s triumph and return to Mali
signified by the intro melody of the balafon
What are your future plans for the Sundiata Overture
given that the world premiere of Sundiata Keita Overture just won a silver medal from the Global Music Awards
I remain hopeful that it will be performed by more orchestras across the world
especially because it demonstrates just how deep the cultural roots of African Americans really are
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