DOCSLIB.ORG

World Wireless Beacon Vol 11 No 3

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
World Wireless Beacon Vol 11 No 3 Society of Wireless Pioneers - California Historical Radio Society The World Wireless Beacon Newsletter of the Society of Wireless Pioneers, Inc., P.O. Box 86, Geyserville, CA 95441 - 0086 USA Vol. 11 No. 3 September 1999 END OF MORSE AT KPH by historically correct Mackay Radio into the fraternity. This is of course a radiogram blanks. I secretly dared hope ceremony we have not been permitted Dick Dillman, W6AWO that I myself might be permitted to to witness, a ceremony that will never Chief Operator at K6KPH of the send these messages. I brought along again take place. Maritime Radio Historical Society Col­ my favorite straight key in its carrying I sat down next to Paul Zell as we lector Of Heaw Metal: Harlevs, Willvs case and my radiotelegraph license just listened to Russian and Cuban ships and Radios Over lOOlbs. in case. calling their respective coast stations. I Printed with permission I have visited KFS many times over the realized that true to its nature, Morse years. On my first visit the operating will cany? on in other parts of the world The end came yesterday. We knew room had nothing but Morse positions. even after the keyes in North America it had to come. But the end had been Over the years the number of com­ are finally silent. I had to ask Paul the predicted so many times for so many puters steadily advanced as the Morse question... “How are you feeling about years while Morse soldiered on. paying positions retreated to the west end of today?” An impossible question to no attention, providing good, reliable the building. When we walked in answer but he answered it. “CW was service for decades after it was declared yesterday both sides of the operating my life,” he said and turned back to the dead... maybe some ot thought the day room were lined with racks holding receiver. would never come. But when KPH/ sleek black computers and monitors. More people started to arrive, a surpris­ KFS signed off the air for the last time And way down at the end was the one yesterday it was the end of commercial ing number of reporters among them. remaining Morse operating position. Morse in North America. But the real dignitaries in my eyes were Tom spotted him first... Paul Zell, the the radio men and women who knew It was a sad day but one I knew I morse operator on duty. We knew him they had to be there on this day. Jack couldn’t miss. by his green eyeshade. All real radiote­ Martini, manager of KPH when it shut Tom Horsfall, WA60PE and I were legraph operators seem to wear green down (he intentionally left the receivers invited along with many others to be eyeshades. Pictures I have taken at on when he left). Ray Smith, thfc present at the Half Moon Bay master KFS and KPH decades ago show men operator who sent the farewell message station of Globe Wireless from which in green eyeshades at the key or the when KPH at Bolinas/Pt. Reyes shut the final messages would be sent. I held Kleinschmidt. Pictures taken at those down. John Brundage, manager of m my hand two messages 1 hoped to stations decades before that show the KFS in its golden age of Morse. have transmitted. They were messages same thing. I am convinced that there Denise, the first female coast station ot greeting and farewell from the is a secret ceremony of the green operator on the west coast. Rex Patter­ Maritime Radio Historical Society and eyeshade in which the distinctive son, chief engineer at KFS in its glory the San Francisco Maritime Historical headgear is carefully placed upon the (continued next page) Park -typed of course with a mill on head of the operator newly welcomed The World Wireless Beacon September 1999 END OF MORSE AT KPH Then he copied the last commercial praise indeed in that crowd. message KFS would receive, from the From Page 1 Then the final messages from KFS/ Liberty ship Jeremiah O’Brien/KXCH KPH began. Paul Zell sent the first years. And many more. We swapped on 500kc. The op on the O’Brien said ones. Then Tim Gorman sat down and stories and I showed them my photo he would standby until 15 past the proved himself to be much more than album. We ate from the delicious hour. Zell replied “better make that IX just a competent manager. He sent the spread of food provided by Peter past, OM.” The operator on the final message in meticulous Morse Kierans of Globe Wireless. But our O’Brien understood and said that yes, using the chrome-plated Vibroplex, sig­ eyes kept glancing at the clock. It was he would observe the silent period - ned off with “What hath God now less than two hours to the end. which ot course is no longer required wrought”... then SK... and it was over. by regulation but is absolutely required I finally screwed my courage to the by tradition. Then Paul said that he’d There were wet eves in that room, sticking place and asked Tim Gorman, standby “on will” The crowd got a big mine among them. I heard more than Director of Operations, if my messages kick out ot that - Win meters instead of one tough-looking old timer mumble, might be sent and if, perhaps, I might 500kc. Subtle, but all the more mean­ ”1 didn’t think it would get to me, be permitted to send them. Tim had ingful tor that. but...” and then turn away. met me only that day. I might be a fumble-fisted lid for all he knew. And I saw' Tim approaching me across the I had one further item on my agenda: he was busy with the press and with all room: “Get your key.-.”, he said. Get j-fy r tf if r n y |i.-* p itted the details of the ceremony. "We'll your key! Holy mackerel, they were as an ooeratort at KFS,'KPH on the last see...”, he said. And that was enough going to let me do it! So I got out the day of North American Morse. Once for me. key, gathered up my messages, and again Tim Gorman showed himself to plugged in. But then I realized: the best be a gracious and understanding man Now the final transmissions from Morse operators in the country... the as he took pen in hand to write WCC/WNU began. We copied them best Morse operators in the world, “satisfactory” in the blank provided for off the air. The room fell silent. I probably... would be listening to every operator evaluation on the back of the noticed one man in particular. He was dot and dash I sent! They would be too license and add his signature. probably the oldest person there but polite to say anything if I flubbed it of had a presence that we used to call Finally it was time to go. I gathered up course... but they and I and everyone “spry”. He had a quick laugh and mv key and my photos and my papers else in the room and all the ships at sea twinkling eye. I watched him now. He and shook hands once more with all would know'! My palms started to stood leaning forward, eyes closed, as the great men and women who were .sweat at that thought but there was no the sound washed over him.... drinking there. And finally we were heading turning back now. I took Paul Zell’s in... the Morse. He was a pioneer north on highway 1 with the beautiful seat. I sent a couple if Vs to see if there operator, the genuine article, no doubt Pacific sunset on our left and the green was side tone in the ‘phones. The knob about it. I wanted to meet him, to ask coastal hills on the right. “That was one on the key was loose! I tightened that his name at least. But of course I helluva day,” Tom said. “Y ep” I up... and began to send. couldn’t possibly interrupt his reverie. agreed. I sent the first message from the Paul Zell sent the first of the KFS/KPH Vy 73, Maritime Radio Historical Society and sign off messages from the local posi­ all went well. Then I signed the station Dick/”RD” tion. Again we were all silent and when calls., “de KPH/KFS” Tom and a few he finished... there was a round of others noticed that I sent KPH first and applause! Applause for a radiotele­ understood why. Then the second mes­ graph operator! Well deserved sage from the San Francisco Maritime applause, deserved by even' radiotele­ Historical Park. And the calls again- graph operator everywhere, applause followed by my “sine”... and K. I had Please see back page (Page 12) for unheard for i>0 years. Paul made a gotten through it! And there was a copy by Ben Russell SOWP 1X53 small, embarrassed nod of his head, round of applause for me! Thoroughly V, N6SL accepting the tribute for himself and for undeserved but very much appreciated. all the operators on all the ships and at Someone even said, “Nice fist”. High all the coast stations over the years. The World Wireless Beacon September 1993 ;te®s?s ' i; ■ .V;.v:<■• ft-.;>*:•:• it-/? •:.-'.V .T 'JSS ;f'.: :>^ ■. | 1 M>'*f 1 | | 1 ■ - .... Motor Tanker "Josiah Macy" (Pb ote provided by Peg McKinney) A VOYAGE TO portion of the bridge deck.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Tim Carter, and Dave Hagerman on “Keep on Smilin’” by Wet Willie
    1 Rockin’ Songs of the South: Freebird Night By Deroy Murdock Bohemian Club January 28, 2009 January 29, 2009 (Ladies’ Night) Draft I (Separate Thursday, Head Table and Friday scripts to follow) [The Jinks Theater’s curtain rises as we hear…] [Song: “South’s Gonna Do It Again”] Sire: Thank you very much, Michael Lee Firkins and Carlos Reyes with the Charlie Daniels Band’s hit, “The South’s Gonna Do it Again.” [Applause.] I’m Haley Barbour, and I’m your Sire tonight. This is my first time to be a Sire, but with my accent, Rich Garlinghouse, the Imperial Potentate around here, thought I’d be perfect . 2 . and, Rich, thanks for letting me do it without an interpreter. Rich says I’m the only member of the Club who pronounces his first name with three syllables. [For Thursday continue with head-table remarks, then end; Resume remarks after first musical number in Jinks Theater Thursday night. Downstairs script begins with thank yous after “South’s Gonna Do It Again.] [For Friday Night, continue straight through.] -- 3 We are here tonight to honor and appreciate Southern Rock. One of this genre’s pioneers, Greg Allman, believes the term “Southern Rock” is redundant. “Sort of like ‘rock rock.’” After all, rock & roll began as southern music. There’d be no rock without the blues, created in the Mississippi Delta by the original bluesmen, like Charlie Patton of Dockery Farms, and Hazlehurst’s Robert Johnson, who, legend has it, sold his soul to the devil to learn to play the blues guitar, down where Highway 49 intersects with US 61.
    [Show full text]
  • Daily Eastern News: December 01, 1988 Eastern Illinois University
    Eastern Illinois University The Keep December 1988 12-1-1988 Daily Eastern News: December 01, 1988 Eastern Illinois University Follow this and additional works at: http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_1988_dec Recommended Citation Eastern Illinois University, "Daily Eastern News: December 01, 1988" (1988). December. 1. http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_1988_dec/1 This is brought to you for free and open access by the 1988 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in December by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Switching channels Cable company adds two new channels for Charleston viewers. Page3 estos clean up on BOG agenda that most of the asbestos removal meeting at Northeastern Illinois Reactions .differ is complete in the 13 residence University in Chicago is a asbestos removal com­ halls on campus. "To the best of $31.897 milling machine for stern's residence halls, my knowledge, all of the asbestos Eastern's school of technology. Stan Rives will present has been removed from areas The Comp uter Numerical on new minority 'ture request of $38,200 where students could come in Controlled milling machine is one Bo ard of Governors contact with it," Hencken said. of the essential parts of a manu­ Asbestos, a carcinogenic sub­ facturing unit. The school of'tech­ stos was removed. stance once used in building nology currently offers three admission rules the lowest bid, from materials, was found in buildings courses in manufacturing; com­ 'd By WENDELL HUTSON type of minority admission pro­ Waste Services, Inc. in on Eastern's campus three years puter numerical control program­ Staff writer grams, do better than some of the 'II include labor, material ago.
    [Show full text]
  • Flyer News, Vol. 59, No. 29
    TUESDAY FEB. 21, 2012 flyernews.com UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON VOL. 59 NO. 29 What do you want to do before you graduate? In our annual special issue, the Flyer News staff decided to explore this question. Here, we offer suggestions to guide your adventures. Our hope is that these ideas inspire you to make the most of your time at the University of Dayton. Check off the boxes as you go, and enjoy the ride. Illustration by Hannah Magnan/Art Director 2 NEWS flyernews.com Flyer News • Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 Local history, lore rests in Woodland Cemetery ied in Woodland Cemetery. VISIT WOODLAND “You know, now we think of gyp- CEMETERY sies and we think of people who are trying to rob people, but back CHRIS RIZER News Editor in those days, they were like the kings and queens when they came The rolling hills and wind- over from England,” she said. ing roads at the Woodland Cem- When Matilda Stanley died in etery and Arboretum lead visitors 1878, 25,000 people attended her through gravesites and monu- funeral service, according to Me- ments which tell tales of Dayton’s scher. The service was so packed past. that the minister had to be careful Debra Mescher, customer ser- not to fall into the grave. vice and office manager for the But they had to wait for Stan- Woodland Cemetery and Arbore- ley’s daughter to get out of the tum Foundation, said there are grave before the burial as she had many colorful stories about the jumped in since she didn’t want people buried in the cemetery.
    [Show full text]
  • ?Texas Tower' Folds at Sea; 28 Feared Lost
    SH 1-00! 0 I/MI Q> vT/-. |i0 |MU<« DUlJ. Mosdir t»r»iw» ITMur. MUrrt u S*«m« ClUf Mttur RED BANK, N. J., MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1961 7c PER COPY SSe PER WEEK VOL. 83, NO. 138 injlr Pott OWw at **t auk. H. J.. uid.r u* Act «t M»rci & U7H BY CARRIER PAGE ONE Case Backs Mitchell ?Texas Tower' In Race for Governor Move a Boost For Labor Folds at Sea; Secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Clifford P. Case, R NJ, today warmly endorsed 28 Feared Lost Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell's candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomin- ation in New Jersey. AF Site The move, anticipated for more Coast Guard Plans than a week was apparently in- tended to give Mitchell a boost in what is ihaping up at * four Battered way primary fight for the nomin Chain of Sea Towers James P. Mitchell CUtter* P. Cut ation. Case's endorsement could bring NEW YORK - Texas low- the legs into position and se- into the Mitchell camp many Re- ers like the one reportedly cure them to the edge of the destroyed in heavy ;>t>as last continental shelf 180 feet below By Storm publican leaderl who thus far PRESTON HOUSE HIE —Firemen battled for two hours Campaign Is Started have remained neutral or were night will eventually replace the surface. l«it night to bring under control a blaie which caused «n the existing chain of Coast undecided which candidate to When completed, the $20-mil- BARNEGAT (AP) — Bat- back. estimated $20,000 damage to th« Prtston Houto on th« Guard lightships along the lion structure was one of a Eastern seaboard.
    [Show full text]
  • Off the Beaten Track
    Off the Beaten Track To have your recording considered for review in Sing Out!, please submit two copies (one for one of our reviewers and one for in- house editorial work, song selection for the magazine and eventual inclusion in the Sing Out! Resource Center, our multimedia, folk-related archive). All recordings received are included in Publication Noted (which follows Off the Beaten Track). Send two copies of your recording, and the appropriate background material, to Sing Out!, P.O. Box 5460 (for shipping: 512 E. Fourth St.), Bethlehem, PA 18015, Attention Off The Beaten Track. Sincere thanks to this issues panel of musical experts: Roger Dietz, Richard Dorsett, Tom Druckenmiller, Mark Greenberg, Victor K. Heyman, Stephanie P. Ledgin, John Lupton, Andy Nagy, Angela Page, Mike Regenstreif, Peter Spencer, Michael Tearson, Rich Warren, Matt Watroba, Elijah Wald, and Rob Weir. liant interpretation but only someone with not your typical backwoods folk musician, Jodys skill and knowledge could pull it off. as he studied at both Oberlin and the Cin- The CD continues in this fashion, go- cinnati College Conservatory of Music. He ing in and out of dream with versions of was smitten with the hammered dulcimer songs like Rhinordine, Lord Leitrim, in the early 70s and his virtuosity has in- and perhaps the most well known of all spired many players since his early days ballads, Barbary Ellen. performing with Grey Larsen. Those won- To use this recording as background derful June Appal recordings are treasured JODY STECHER music would be a mistake. I suggest you by many of us who were hearing the ham- Oh The Wind And Rain sit down in a quiet place, put on the head- mered dulcimer for the first time.
    [Show full text]
  • Not Enough Funding for Rec Center 11Th Street Death Probed
    1582 no Ity rie Serving the San Jose State University Community since 1934 r0- Volume 79, No 43 Thursday, October 28, 1982 to In- Would you buy a used pumpkin from this lady? n’ Not enough so ity funding for of Rec Center Costs miscalculated, Evans says By Eric lach and Carolyn Kennedy The Recreation and Events tion of which now goes to the Rec Center that students approved in an Center project, Evans said. advisory referendum last March To pay for the project, the cannot be built without reducing the Student Union fee was raised $10 at scope of the project or finding ad- the start of this semester, and in 1983 ditional funds. the fee will go up another $30 and That was the message remain at $40 for the next 30 years. Executive Vice President J. Handel The report indicates that the Evans delivered to a stunned S.U. Rec Center portion of the S.U. fee board of directors meeting Tuesday. would have to be raised to $65.17 in "It seems that this board has order to pay for the $13 million reached a point where some very center that students voted for last serious thought should be given to March. the scope of the project and to the Private funding could also solve next step the board wishes to take," some of the project's financial Evans said. problems, Evans said. Evans presented a 13-page "Private funding for a project report which indicates that at the like this is of incredible value," he time of last spring's student elec- said.
    [Show full text]
  • Notre Dame Alumnus, Vol. 49, No. 06
    The Archives of The University of Notre Dame 607 Hesburgh Library Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-6448 [email protected] Notre Dame Archives: Alumnus f-^^-^.- iri I • * * •••» b5^i '^.^^^^.^^e-^^^.i^':^^- N ^ — - FEATURES 6 On the Rocks? 8 A Matter of Money 12 Soldier of Science DEPARTMENTS VOL. 49, NO. 6 DECEMBER, 1971 3 ND News 5 Student View James D. Cooncy '59 16 Class Notes ExECUTi\x DIRECTOR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EDITOR 43 Club News Timothy J. Hughes *61 AIANAGING EDITOR 49 Graduate Sctiools Georsc A. Scheuer *28 CHIEF COPY EDITOR 50 Alumni Ask James Fanto '73 EDITORIAL ASSISTANT 51 Alumni Speak M. Brace Harbn '49 CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Donald F. O'Brien '42 Notre Dame Magazine HONORARY RIESIDEN'T Robert A. Erkins '45 There's at least one merger around announcement came as we were in PRESIDENT here that will be carried off on the middle of our press run. This is John T. Classman '56 schedule—that of ALUMNUS and IN­ the first time I've ever had to shout VICE-PRESIDENT, ADMINISTKATU-E AFFAIRS SIGHT. The two will become one in "Stop the presses." It was a disap­ Frank L, McGinn '52 February and come to you under the pointing task. VICE-PRESIDENT, ALUMNI AFFAIRS Robert L. McGoIdrick '56 masthead—^NOTRE DAME MAGAZINE. VICE-PRESIDENT, STUDENT AFFAIRS Jim Cooney gives the details on page Leonard H. Tose *37 51. We hope you will be pleased with VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS the new product. James D. Cooncy *59 As to the other merger—^well, the -^/A E?tECUTi\x DIRECTOR Michael E.
    [Show full text]
  • International Students Diversify Culture at IUPUI
    ZGEHB International students □ a a c a u c n n diversify culture at IUPUI by Panie L Reynolds collage ex panane» an To anrich thè culture of thè doosty with thè IUPUI Iran. Vi university anvironment, IUPUI office and thè Arab oeunthaa, Malaysia and ha» steedily increnaad ita anroUment of International Naturaliiation Service students sinca thè fall of 1978, Dr Brown indicated that te At IUPUI. thè anrollmant of said thè administrator responsi ha a truly International ani ver 50 in 1978 te bla for aarvicaa to that group séty. it ia importane to bave a Befors 1978. all internaUonel vanety off cultural b studente applied to IU- Por New w«ll treatment and tornitura renovation» at Bloominglon and often anrollad Building. (Photo by Mike Stralb) •t that campus. Faculty and axritmg if administrator» who dsaired to h m m m Unti) two yaars ago, 10 par attract mora imita rumata " he cani of forttrn student» Union renovation nearly dona to IUPUI Office of International In addiuon, aaid Dr Brewm. io thè febeo! of Eagieaanac by Robin YaUa dated great room for calatane Wa bave an obhgatioe te and Tacheotogy Tbéa chaagad in 1978 "Wt'va taken care of just seating. paopla from othar about everything w« wantod lo Additions to thè great room Edwin Brown Jr , M D. e who do not bava thè forced te gal dona from foodservice lo include a banquette. new opportunitiaa thè public area» and thè hotel," window treatment», and ban- Services far International sa we." Ha added that many of aays David Paul, director of ners to add color and a lowerad StudsnU, adminstare all mat­ thè oil-rich countriea.
    [Show full text]
  • Jefferson Starship
    2008 BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION JEFFERSON STARSHIP 2008 Bio Capsules PAUL KANTNER, along with MARTY BALIN founded JEFFERSON AIRPLANE in 1965. THE AIRPLANE were the biggest rock group in America during the 1960s and the first San Francisco band to sign a major record deal, paving the way for other legends like GRATEFUL DEAD & JANIS JOPLIN. They headlined the original WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL in 1969 and like THE BEATLES with whom they are critically compared, lasted a mere 7 years ... though their influence and impact on rock music continues well into the 21st century. In 1974 Mr. KANTNER created JEFFERSON STARSHIP and again with Mr. BALIN, enjoyed chart-topping success. PAUL, MARTY & JEFFERSON AIRPLANE were inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, the same year as PINK FLOYD. In 2005 they celebrated their 40th anniversary, playing 21 countries on their world tour. In 2007 they headlined “The Summer of Love 40th Anniversary Celebration” and performed at The Monterey Pop commemorative on the exact same stage as the historic landmark rock festival of 1967. JEFFERSON STARSHIP, the name created by PAUL for his 1971 solo debut “Blows Against The Empire” recording has endured 37 years as rock music’s premier “political science fiction” themed band. That recording was the first and only to ever be nominated for literary science fiction’s Hugo Award … a stellar achievement. DAVID FREIBERG is co-founder of the legendary Avalon/Carousel/Fillmore era San Francisco band who along with THE DEAD & THE AIRPLANE), often shared the bill. DAVID is an extraordinary singer, producer and multi- instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, viola and keyboards.
    [Show full text]
  • Sandspur, Vol 89, No 08, December 7, 1982
    University of Central Florida STARS The Rollins Sandspur Newspapers and Weeklies of Central Florida 12-7-1982 Sandspur, Vol 89, No 08, December 7, 1982 Rollins College Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers and Weeklies of Central Florida at STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rollins Sandspur by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact [email protected]. STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 89, No 08, December 7, 1982" (1982). The Rollins Sandspur. 1604. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1604 wmmmmm rollins college sandspur december 7,1982 pg 2 JU9T THINK.LljpWIG^Oft. DEC Q ROLLINS S HAVING , &%*j*aie -Wot: SiWfey-H. ANIAE-KETHOVEN^CONCERT KAPLAN T EdncatioMl Ceater FOR YOUR2U * EARTHDAY There IS a difference •"";•: ./ '•:.:•/: THESE NEWCOMEI MCAT Course Class Starting '/* iTHEY NEVER LA LSAT-GRE- ,^5, ^ h L GRE PSYCH/ '^ p Jan. 6 GRE BIO / «j5f GMAT D A V Jan. 15th G MVT 7 E?S LSAT c ^wii PCAT /FLEX- VQE OCAT /NDB-NPB, MCAT Jan. 16th MAT / RN BDS / 2238 Winter Woods Blvd. ill SSAT / C Winter Park. Florida 32792 PSAT /SPEED San Jose Exec Ctr C, We reserve the right to cancel any class tor \T /READING which there is insufficient enrollment Days, Evenings, or Weekends TIST MUMJUTIOf I SOCIALISTS SINCE 193S 678-8400 Centers In More Than 80 Major US Cities Puerto Rico. Toronto. Canada h Lugano.
    [Show full text]
  • Connection – Fall 2018
    ConnectionCHRISTIAN BROTHERS FALL 2018 A LOOK INTO THE ARTS CB is the place to be an artist A PUBLICATION FOR THE ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL CB Leadership Team Lorcan P. Barnes President Chris Orr Board of Trustees Principal June McBride The Board of Trustees at Christian Brothers High School is comprised of 11 volunteers Director of Finance dedicated to safeguarding and advancing the school’s Lasallian Catholic college preparatory mission. Before joining the Board of Trustees, candidates undergo training David Desmond ’94 on Lasallian charism (history, spirituality and philosophy of education) and Policy Assistant Principal Governance, a model used by Lasallian schools throughout the District of San Michelle Williams Francisco New Orleans. In the 2018–19 school year, the board welcomed a new Assistant Principal member, Donald Fitzgerald. David Walrath serves in the role of chair and Steve Mahaney ’69 is the vice chair. Myra Makelim Human Resources Director The Policy Governance model comprises an inclusive, written set of goals for the school, called Ends Policies, which guide the board in monitoring the performance Kristen McCarthy of the school through the President/CEO. Ends Policies help ensure that Christian Director of Admissions & Brothers High School adheres to the vision of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Communications and the District of San Francisco New Orleans. Nancy Smith-Fagan “Thank you for being part of the Christian Brothers community. The Board welcomes Director of Advancement you to the new school year. I am humbled by the passion and commitment in those who educate and help our students grow,” says Chair David Walrath.
    [Show full text]
  • DBA Or DBRE, That Is the Question Data, Data
    Vol. 32, No. 2 · MAY 2018 The Cloud Is the DBA or DBRE, That Data, Data, Database! is the Question Everywhere Preuss and Srivastava present a How do you plead? Smart grids to the rescue powerful paradigm. See page 6. See page 17. See page 4. Much more inside . The New Phoenix by Axxana For Oracle Databases and Applications Zero Data Loss Synchronous Protection at Unlimited Distances at Maximum Performance • Low Cost Replication Lines • Shortest Recovery Time • Full Consistency Across Multiple Databases www.axxana.com Professionals at Work 2018 NoCOUG Board irst there are the IT professionals who write for the Journal. A very Dan Grant Exhibitor Coordinator special mention goes to Brian Hitchcock, who has written dozens of Eric Hutchinson book reviews over a 12­year period. The professional pictures on Webmaster Fthe front cover are supplied by Photos.com. Iggy Fernandez President, Journal Editor Next, the Journal is professionally copyedited and proofread by veteran copy­ Jeff Mahe editor Karen Mead of Creative Solutions. Karen polishes phrasing and calls out Vice President misused words (such as “reminiscences” instead of “reminisces”). She dots every Kamran Rassouli Social Director i, crosses every t, checks every quote, and verifies every URL. Liqun Sun Then, the Journal is expertly designed by graphics duo Kenneth Lockerbie Brand Ambassador and Richard Repas of San Francisco­based Giraffex. Michael Cunningham Director of Special Events And, finally, David Gonzalez at Layton Printing Services deftly brings the Journal to life on an offset printer. Naren Nagtode Secretary, Treasurer, President Emeritus This is the 126th issue of the NoCOUG Journal.
    [Show full text]