It’s my unfortunate duty to inform you all that Bernice’s own Hoyt Jacobs was killed this past Saturday.  He was riding his bike on Vernon Boulevard when a private contractor made a right turn and struck and killed our friend.  No charges have been filed, however the police are continuing their investigation.

http://gothamist.com/2015/01/18/bicyclist_killed_by_private_garbage.php#photo-1

Anyone who knew Hoyt knew that he was a one of a kind human being.  He was so full of life, and cared for everyone he met.  All of Bernice is shaken by this.  It’s a tragedy that his life was cut short.  He will be missed.

We’re planning a memorial service, something as irreverent and jubilant as he was himself, for the coming weeks.  Please stay tuned for details.