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Los Angeles Times
05-08-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
3-time mayor Ed Selich feted as Citizen of the Year by Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
Stepping into the Reveal lounge at VEA Hotel in Newport Beach Monday morning — after he was lured there under false pretenses — Ed Selich arrived visibly stunned to see several familiar faces there to greet him. Selich believed he was there to meet up with hotel manager Debbie Snavely to discuss plans for the annual Mayor's Dinner that's sponsored by the organization he leads, Speak Up Newport. Instead, he learned he'd been named the 2025 Newport Beach Citizen of the Year and all those familiar faces gathered in the room were there to fete him. 'I was honored to be selected, surprised [and it] caught me off guard,' Selich said. Selich's commitments to his hometown include serving 12 years on the Newport Beach City Council, including three one-year terms as mayor. He also served for a decade on the Newport Beach Planning Commission. In addition to his Speak Up Newport activities, Selich is president of the Newport Beach Housing Fund, which addresses the need for affordable housing in the city. Sponsored by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Citizen of the Year Award has been presented since 1949 to recognize residents who have made a continuing commitment to the community. According to the Chamber, the award is not so much for achievement as for helping others achieve. It's not given for position but instead for 'being there' when needed. It's for the one who not only says, 'I'll help—what do we need to do?' then follows through on that promise. Last year's honoree, Marie Case, was among the crowd on hand Monday to honor Selich. 'It's such an honor to pass the Citizen of the Year baton to Ed,' she said. The 2017 Citizen of the Year, Homer Bludau, who retired in 2009 from his job as Newport Beach city manager, shared his experiences working with Selich on city matters. 'Whenever we would meet for a breakfast meeting he was always right on it and asking questions,' said Bludau. 'I'd have to be on my game whenever I was with you,' he said to Selich. Another former Citizen of the Year, David Beek, attested to the 'can-do' quality that Selich possesses. 'When I was Commodore of the Balboa Yacht Club in 2020 we were negotiating with the Irvine Company marina division... on behalf of the BYC lease for slips and Ed, also a yacht club member, was my right hand, consultant,' Beek said. 'He's the go-to guy. He knows procedures, he knows how to navigate the system. He has great contacts and he's very bright.'
Hamilton Spectator
02-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
North Glengarry's 2025 Evening of Excellence
The Township of North Glengarry is rebranding its awards of excellence recognition program to broaden the scope and create new categories. The awards event will continue to celebrate North Glengarry's individuals, organizations and businesses that are essential in making Glengarry such a great place to live, but this revamped event will also showcase the growth and development of North Glengarry. Included in the evening will be a presentation showcasing new businesses, funding success stories and new developments, along with improvements & upgrades to local venues. The rebranded awards program will continue with its previous years' categories including Citizen of the Year, Community Service Group, Business of the Year, Excellence in Agriculture, Youth of the Year, Senior of the Year, Dedication & Leadership and the Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, North Glengarry has a Legacy Award presented for significant anniversaries in the Township. The first of the new categories for 2025 is the Leader Under 40 award, recognizing individuals under the age of 40 who have shown innovation, leadership and dedication to public service, community development or cultural preservation. The second new award for 2025 is the Champion of Culture and Heritage, recognizing an individual or group focused on preserving heritage, fostering community pride, encouraging conservation and highlighting local cultural history. 'Celebrating Success, Showcasing Growth' is the new tagline for the event focused on recognizing the individuals, businesses, groups and organizations that continue to contribute to the evolving, growing and developing communities in North Glengarry. Nominations for the awards open June 25, 2025, and will run until July 28, 2025. Nomination forms can be completed & submitted online or can be downloaded, filled in and delivered to the Township offices. North Glengarry's Evening of Excellence is planned for September 25, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
American Press
28-06-2025
- General
- American Press
Msgr. Charles J. Dubois
Msgr. Charles J. Dubois, 85, a priest of 60 years of the Diocese of Lake Charles, died Monday, June 23, 2025 at Harbor Hospice. Msgr. Dubois was born Nov. 5, 1939, the youngest of three sons to Andre 'Simon' DuBois and Regina Brown DuBois in Erath, La. where he was raised, educated, and was forever proud of his family, their roots, and the culture of their hometown. He was affectionately known as 'Charlie', by his community, and is remembered for his grin that often told an unsaid story of his 'humorous, playful and mildly mischievous ventures.' He was a graduate of Immaculata Seminary of Lafayette, La. and Notre Dame Seminary School of Theology New Orleans, La. where he obtained his bachelor's degree in 1964. He began his vocational journey with his Ordination to Catholic Priesthood on Dec. 19, 1964 at St. John The Evangelist Cathedral in Lafayette. He began his first assignment on Jan. 5, 1965, as the Associate Pastor for St. Michael's Catholic Church in Crowley and Vice-Chairman of the Committee for Dissemination of Information for Desegregation of Acadia Parish Schools. In January of 1971, Msgr. Dubois was transferred as an Associate Pastor to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lake Charles and in February of 1974 he transferred to Pastor his first parish at St. Margaret Catholic Church. During this time, he served as Chairman of Clergy Senate in the Lafayette Diocese and Co-Chairman of the Provincial Council of Priest and Bishops of the New Orleans Province. He was also appointed the Acting Episcopal Vicar of the Lafayette Diocese and was appointed by the Archbishop of New Orleans as the Observer-National Catholic Conference of Bishops for Region 5. He also served as A.S.A. Diocesan Consultor. On July 1, 1983 Msgr. Dubois was transferred to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur and in 1997, was transferred to St. Theodore Catholic Church and named Administrator of St. Pius X Chapel, where he served until he retired on June 30, 2014. He organized and oversaw over 30 ministries that served these two churches and was present for as many meetings and projects as possible. As time and experience in all areas of his ministry grew, Msgr. Dubois took on more and more responsibilities. His humility, integrity and fidelity led him to countless boards and leadership positions in numerous government and community events. He continued to attend Diocesan meetings and conferences and all things encompassing his obligation to serve, while making time to be available for calls from parishioners seeking his counsel. He continued to serve those parishioners, well into his eighties until his decline in health no longer allowed him. Some of his honors include Chaplain to the United States Senate, Chaplain for the Calcasieu Parish Jail, member of Third Degree Lake Arthur Council of Knights of Columbus, Faithful Friar, Monsignor Peters Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Citizen of the Year by St. Theodore Knights of Columbus and Clergyman of the Year by the Fourth Degree District of Louisiana and The Times of Southwest Louisiana. He served on the Executive Committee, for the Papal visit of John Paul II to New Orleans. Msgr. also devoted much time and service to many local and national alcohol, drug and rehabilitation center Boards of Directors. He will be most remembered for his immeasurable wealth of knowledge, wisdom, kind yet comical personality, and his unwavering commitment to his ministry. He leaves to cherish his memory 10 nieces and nephews, Michelle DuBois Picard (Rusty), Jacquelyn 'Jackie' DuBois, Marie-Claire DuBois Massingill (Mike), Andre Simon DuBois III (Annie), Monique DuBois, Renee DuBois McDermott (Jim), Elizabeth Ann DuBois Burch, Yvette DuBois Hebert (Chris), Camille DuBois and Richard Camille DuBois Jr. (Tiffany); sister-in-law, Eldine 'Deanie' Sonnier DuBois; 18 great-nieces and nephews and 20 great-great-nieces and nephews. Numerous cousins are also left to cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andre Simon DuBois Sr. and Regina Brown DuBois; two brothers, Andre Simon DuBois Jr. and Richard Camille DuBois Sr., and sister-in-law, Dolores Bolner DuBois. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Interment services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath, La. Visitation Tuesday will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with an ACTS rosary beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral. Visitation Wednesday will resume at 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. Pallbearers for his service will be Andre DuBois III, Richard DuBois Jr., Jonathan Gary, Fred Reggie, Greg Reggie and Ron Murray. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Pettaway and Adam Reed. 'We, the family of Msgr. DuBois, would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone in his 'village' who cared for him during his health decline. All of us are forever grateful for the immeasurable amount of kindness, compassion, and love that was bestowed upon him by so many, especially Andrea Prejean for being our lifeline and 'Earth Angel'.' We honor Msgr.'s heartfelt devotion to Matthew 25 in kindly requesting that Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana at catholiccha or Abraham's Tent at 2424 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at
Hamilton Spectator
18-06-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Appeal court rules in 40-year-old sexual assault claim involving ‘Cool School' tutor Dr. James Anderson
Ten months ago, a Superior Court judge dismissed John Dunford's claim that Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) should be held liable for sexual assaults he says he suffered 40 years ago at the hands of 'Cool School' founder and tutor Dr. James Anderson . Tuesday, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released a decision that rejected Dunford's appeal of that ruling. In the civil trial , Justice Marie-Andrée Vermette had found that Anderson 'committed sexual battery' against then-19-year-old Dunford, but ruled HHS should not be held liable for the educator's actions. In the appeal, Dunford's lawyer argued that the trial judge erred in not finding the relationship between HHS and Anderson sufficiently close that HHS was 'vicariously liable.' But the appeal court ruled that the trial judge had properly considered the 'total relationship between the hospital and Dr. Anderson' and that 'the hospital was too remote from Dr. Anderson to consider that he acted on the hospital's behalf.' Dr. James (Jim) Anderson was an anthropologist, the first chair of McMaster University's anatomy department, and a founder of the medical school who was also named Hamilton's Citizen of the Year. In the early 1970s he created 'Cool School,' an alternative for Hamilton teens who struggled in conventional classrooms and in life. When reached by The Spectator, a spokesperson for HHS declined to comment on the decision. The appeal court ruling added that Dunford must pay HHS $25,000 in costs for the appeal, 'as agreed upon by the parties.' Anderson, who died in 1995, was head of the adolescent services unit at Chedoke Hospital before HHS was created and absorbed the hospital in 1996. Dr. James (Jim) Anderson, a founder of McMaster's medical school, created 'Cool School' in the early 1970s, an alternative for Hamilton teens who struggled in conventional classrooms and in life. In the early 1970s, Anderson helped found the 'Cool School' alternative education program, which was run out of a building at Chedoke Hospital on the Mountain. Dunford attended the program between 1982 and 1983. In a letter, Anderson described Dunford as 'an intellectually gifted young man.' Anderson had been the first chair of McMaster University's anatomy department, a founder of its medical school and was named Hamilton's Citizen of the Year in 1975. Dunford, 62, had filed a $2.85-million lawsuit, with the civil trial held in September 2023. He initially filed his claim in 2013, but the action was dismissed in 2018 due to delays in filing motions by his first lawyer. He argued in his claim that the alleged sexual assaults against him at 19 years old had long-term impacts on his mental health which in turn contributed toward a 'loss of income … loss of earning capacity … and enjoyment of life.' In its statement of defence, HHS said it 'denies that any of the alleged assaults took place' and that if 'any such conduct took place,' HHS is not liable. The trial judge had ruled that while Anderson held medical privileges to practise at the hospital, he had acted toward Dunford 'on his own account' and not on 'behalf of the hospital.' The judge added that Anderson, as tutor, and Dunford, the student, had an 'unequal power relationship' that was 'exploited by Dr. Anderson,' who knew Dunford looked up to him and was vulnerable, yet he provided alcohol to Dunford and 'initiated sexual contact.' Dunford has until mid-September to file a motion of appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. When reached by The Spectator, he wrote that he has not decided if he will pursue the case further. He added that he is 'disappointed' with the appeal court's ruling: 'The hospital's name is on the letterhead of my (Cool School) degree … But we couldn't get past the technical legal matter of vicarious liability.' He said 'the most important thing' to come out of his legal action, 'is that the trial judge believed me — believed that Dr. Anderson twice sexually assaulted me and that it negatively affected my life in every way. I had thought I would die and the truth would never see the light of day.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Retired 22News Anchor Rich Tettemer honored at Springfield Regional Chamber Spotlight
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Regional Chamber gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate a year of progress during its Chamber Spotlight and annual meeting. The night was an extra special occasion as they honored longtime 22News Anchor Rich Tettemer. Rich may have just retired, but the community is still showing appreciation for his years of dedicated service by always keeping western Massachusetts informed. Longtime 22News Anchor Rich Tettemer retires after 37 years It was a heartfelt moment Wednesday night as former 22News anchor Rich Tettemer was recognized for a lifetime of service to western Mass., spending decades earning the trust and hearts of viewers. Tettemer, who recently retired after nearly four decades on air, was named the Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year at the Springfield Regional Chamber's Spotlight and annual meeting, both his family and 22News family proudly watching on. 'So many people have said how much they've respected me and liked watching me, it's unbelievable,' Tettemer said. 'I appreciate it so much.' The event served as a celebration of growth, connection, and the people behind the region's progress, from local leaders within journalism, to law, education, and business. For Rich, it was always about delivering the news to viewers with great integrity and lending out a helping hand outside of the station. 'Because it's about commitment to the community,' Tettemer said. 'The Children's Miracle Work Telethon, the NAMI Walkathon, the Super 60 Luncheon that I host with the Rotary Club. There's a lot of things I've had the chance to be a part of, and it's so cool to be recognized for that.' And after years of shining a light on others and the stories that shaped us, that light now shone on Rich, who is always 'working for you.' 'Always be empathetic to stories that are out there,' Tettemer said. 'You've got to remember that you are not just reading a news story and going on to the next one. It's all about the people.' 22News wants to once again congratulate Rich on his successful career and retirement. To learn more about how to support the Springfield Regional Chamber, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
