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Half of New York State's school superintendents think their school districts will run out of money within four years, and 70 percent believe they will not be able to fund required programs within the same period, according to a new survey.
Some of those superintendents are from the Buffalo area.
"We're all in trouble," said Mark P. Mondanaro, superintendent of Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District.
"The only thing that surprised me is that districts thought they could last four years," added Sloan Superintendent James P. Mazgajewski. "Where that money is coming from, I don't know. I know the situation we're in."
Both said the recent survey of the state's school chiefs by the New York State Council of School Superintendents rings true.
Sloan is one of only two school districts in the state to operate on a contingency budget this year. That was good news for taxpayers, because instead of the proposed 1.5 percent increase in the tax levy, new state rules demanded taxes remain the same.
But school officials are worried that with runaway pension increases and other costs, the Sloan district won't be able to continue operating much longer without raising revenues.
If nothing changes, it is just a matter of time before every school district is faced with gut-wrenching decisions on what to cut, the superintendents said.
"We've been cutting bone," Mondanaro said. "Some of us have cut more bone than others."
And the cuts are likely to continue. Even this early in the budget process, local districts are looking at some grim numbers:
• West Seneca is faced with drastic cuts or a significant tax increase to fill a projected $7 million shortfall.
• East Aurora is projecting a budget gap of almost $950,000.
• Cleveland Hill reports its financial reserves continue to "hemorrhage."
• Niagara Falls is looking at its "worst" budget in history because of increased pension contributions.
• Iroquois Central is considering job sharing when its transportation director retires.
• Frontier may not have any way to fund 20 teaching positions if the federal budget goes over the fiscal cliff and grants are cut.
It's no wonder that the state survey of superintendents found that 9 percent foresee financial insolvency within two years, and 41 percent see it within four years.
Superintendents also are talking about educational insolvency: the inability to fund all the instructional and other student services required by state and federal laws and regulations. Nineteen percent believe their districts will reach educational insolvency within two years, and 54 percent believe that point will come in four years. Another 5 percent say they cannot fund state and federal mandates today.
The survey is representative of superintendents throughout the state, according to Robert Lowry Jr., deputy director of the superintendent's council. If accurate, that would mean about 60 school districts could be financially insolvent by 2015.
Sloan's Mazgajewski has been predicting that for a while.
"I was probably one of the guys who said two years for sure, if things stay exactly the same," he said, "I think we're going to have a difficult time trying to get the community to override the cap."
Sloan voters this year initially rejected a budget that would have raised the tax rate by 1.25 percent, the tax cap limit for the district, then turned down a second budget that cut another $30,000.
"The problem is, when you start to get into the financial issue, you end up cutting programs because you have nothing left," Mazgajewski said.
Budgeting has become a year-round process, and some local districts held budget workshops last month, getting the public involved long before the May vote on next year's budget.
Ken-Ton will discuss its potential budget deficit at its Dec. 11 meeting.
"To deal with these types of budgets now, everything you do affects the next year's budget," Mondanaro said. "You've got to do it earlier. You've got to have some type of multiyear plan."
"You're going to hear all kinds ideas because we're in the financial straits we are in," Mazgajewski said.
Three Cheektowaga school boards recently endorsed a study on the possibility of merging or consolidating districts in the town, he said.
There also is talk in some areas of regional high schools that would allow students from smaller districts to go to a school that offers more options than would be possible at their small high schools.
And Ken-Ton is undertaking a study on possible consolidation, in the atmosphere of steadily declining enrollment, rising costs, stagnant state aid and diminishing fund balances and reserves.
West Seneca learned in a recent audit that its $20 million fund balance has dwindled, and the district is faced with drastic cuts or a significant tax increase to fill a projected $7 million shortfall.
This is the second year the council has surveyed superintendents, and 40 percent, or 249 superintendents, submitted complete responses to the lengthy questionnaire. Another 47 completed some, but not all, of the questions. Big city superintendents and BOCES superintendents were not included.
Lowry said state policymakers need to either properly fund districts so they can follow the rules, or change the rules.
"We haven't seen significant mandate relief," he said.
That may not be likely soon, particularly in light of state resources devoted to recovering from Superstorm Sandy, and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's rant this fall about local officials complaining about mandates.
"You know what I want? Mandate relief from the federal government, and when I get it, I'll pass it along," Cuomo told reporters in October.
"Our job isn't just to adopt numerically balanced budgets," Lowry said. "We're trying to educate students."
And Ken-Ton's Mondanaro cautioned, "Children only get one shot at their education."
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The No. 19-ranked Mountaineers open the 2013 home schedule on Friday, Aug. 30, against Central Michigan at 5 p.m. WVU will then host Morehead State on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m.
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No. 19 West Virginia opened the 2013 season at the Penn State Invitational. The Mountaineers played No. 2 Penn State to 2-2 draw on Friday, Aug. 23, after taking a 2-0 advantage. On Sunday, Aug. 25, WVU tallied a late goal after Syracuse misplayed the ball into their own goal to give the Mountaineers the 2-1 victory.
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"We opened up with two tough teams, and this was an eye-opening weekend. There are a lot of lessons to be had, but I'm glad we'll be able to get better for next Friday," says coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. Senior forward Frances Silva was named a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award … Silva moved into a tie for ninth in program history with 24 career goals at No. 2 Penn State on Aug. 23 … senior goalkeeper Sara Keane tied a career-high with eight saves at No. 2 Penn State … junior forward Kate Schwindel scored her 16th career goal against Syracuse on Aug. 25.
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The Mountaineers will host two games as part of the WVU/Penn State Classic at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium to open the 2013 season … Central Connecticut State will travel to Morgantown for the season opener on Friday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m., while WVU will host Radford on Monday, Sept. 2, at 2:30 p.m.
Last Week in Men's Soccer
West Virginia played its final exhibition game last Friday at Villanova, playing to a 0-0 draw … the Mountaineers outshot the Wildcats, 24-3, while junior forward Andy Bevin took a game-high six shots.
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West Virginia finished the 2012 season with an 9-6-2 record, 4-2-1 in Mid-American Conference play … WVU returns 13 student-athletes and will welcome 10 newcomers.
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WVU will kick off 2013 this weekend in Toledo, Ohio, in the Blue/Gold Invitational. The Mountaineers will face Eastern Illinois, Saturday at 10 a.m., Loyola-Chicago, Saturday at 5 p.m. and Toledo, Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Elkins Cinema 8 presented the West Virginia film "Angel's Perch" for the first time in the area with two showings Monday. Filmmakers brought the movie to Elkins after a successful world premiere in Charleston on Sunday.
People from all over the region attended both Elkins showings, totaling more than100 tickets sold for the day, theater officials said.
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If you're more into action and adventure you might as well read Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Ao no Excorcist. If you're more into romance or drama you might like Vampire Knight or The World Only God Knows. If you like more comedy look for something like Kaichou wa Maid-Sama or rather action, comedy start reading Beezlebub. Look into this site if none of these satsify you http://mangafox.com . Hope this helps ^^
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ATHENS, Ga. — When the conversation turned to running backs this week leading up to the South Carolina-Georgia game, the focus was always on the Bulldog tandem of Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall.
Gurley plowed his way through the Clemson defense for 152 yards and two touchdowns a week earlier.
Hardly mentioned in the pregame conversations was South Carolina running back Mike Davis, who rushed for 115 yards against North Carolina in the Gamecocks' season opener.
"I know Gurley got all the accolades before this game," South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said.
"Mike Davis had half the carries that Gurley did tonight and more yards. Maybe it's time to talk about Mike Davis a bit. He's a heck of a back."
Davis rushed for a career-high 149 yards on 16 carries and caught four passes for 49 yards in the Gamecocks' 41-30 loss Saturday.
"People talked more about Gurley and Marshall than me," Davis said "Me and Brandon (Wilds) wanted to come out and make a statement."
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For the second straight game, Davis turned in a 75-yard run, this one coming up five yards short of a touchdown. Davis had a 75-yard TD run against the Tar Heels.
Davis is the first player in USC history to have two runs of 75 yards.
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South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw grew up in Flowery Branch, Ga., less than an hour's drive from Sanford Stadium.
But Shaw was never a Bulldogs fan. He grew up following Florida and head coach Steve Spurrier.
This was Shaw's first start in Sanford Stadium, and he made the most of his appearance. The senior completed 16 of 25 passes for 228 yards and two TDs. He also rushed for 75 yards on 16 attempts.
"Connor Shaw played his heart out, he had an excellent game," Spurrier said. "He was gutsy and tough.
"Sometimes you wish he'd throw it away, but he made some good runs. He's really a good passer, he throws a beautiful ball."
Shaw, however, had a crucial fumble in the third quarter, the only turnover of the game. After picking up a first down on a nine-yard gain at the Bulldogs 25, Shaw was hit from behind and fumbled.
"I thought I was down," Shaw said. "I thought my knee was down, but there's no excuse for that. I tried to make a guy miss and they punched it out from behind. That's going to stick with me for a little bit."
Jones' career night
USC wide receiver Nick Jones had his best performance in a Gamecocks' uniform, catching a career-high six passes for 97 yards and two TDs.
"I was trying to get open and do what was best for the team," Jones said. "I didn't do anything special out there, I just caught the ball when it came my way."
Jones came into the game with just one career TD and 24 receptions.
"Nick really stepped up and had a huge game," Shaw said. "I was proud of the way our offense bounced back series after series tonight."
After getting taken out of the game for lining up wrong in the second quarter, sophomore wide receiver Shaq Roland had three catches for 48 yards during a single drive in the fourth quarter.
Hampton suspended
USC starting cornerback Victor Hampton was suspended for the first half against Georgia for a violation of team rules.
Hampton was on the field for the first defensive series in the second half. He finished with three tackles.
Spurrier would not comment on the specifics of Hampton's violations.
"The thing to do now is to suspend a player for a half," Spurrier said in reference to Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, who was suspended by the NCAA for a half in the Aggies' season opener last week against Rice.
Center of attention
Starting center Cody Waldrop did not play against the Bulldogs. Waldrop was replaced by freshman Clayton Stadnik.
"I thought Stadnik played well in there," Spurrier said. "He had that one high snap that hurt us, but we hit a pass down the sideline and that didn't hurt us. He played well. He's a tough kid, give him a little credit for hanging in there."
Special teams
The South Carolina special teams were anything but special against the Bulldogs.
Gamecock kicker Landon Ard booted the ball out of bounds on USC's first kickoff.
Georgia place kicker Collin Barber recovered an onside kick after the Bulldogs' first TD of the game.
USC place kicker Elliott Fry missed an extra point after a bad snap that would have closed the gap to a field goal — 34-31 — early in the fourth quarter.
Twice Shon Carson fielded kickoffs that appeared to be headed out of bounds.
"Yeah, we got to do better," Spurrier said.
Future quarterback?
Stratford High School quarterback Jacob Park was at Sanford Stadium on an unofficial visit Saturday afternoon.
Park, a four-star rated quarterback by Rivals.com, verbally committed to the Bulldogs during the summer. Park has thrown for more than 650 yards and six TDs in his first two games of the season.
"The atmosphere was awesome," Park said.
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After seeing a 13-point second half lead shrink to just two, Stetson went on a late 19-4 run to capture a 79-66 Atlantic Sun Conference victory over USC Upstate Thursday night at the Hodge Center.
Jama Sharp registered 19 points, seven steals, five assists, and five rebounds as Stetson (17-5, 9-1 A-Sun) won its ninth game in a row and secured a spot in the 2014 Atlantic Sun Conference tournament.
"USC Upstate is hard to play here, and we had to work for everything we got," Stetson head coach Lynn Bria said. "I thought our effort was better in the second half. In the first half we were kind of sluggish. To Upstate's credit they were playing well. Defensively we were just giving them too many easy baskets. In the second half we played with a lot more energy."
Amber Porter recorded a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds and added five rejections to set a new Stetson single-season record for blocks. She has now blocked 76 shots on the season, surpassing Sarah Foley's 1989-90 total of 72.
Myeisha Hall scored 14 points off the bench and Cherisse Burris added 12 points for the Hatters, who swept the season series from USC Upstate (11-10, 6-4).
Stetson extended a 41-33 halftime lead to 60-47 midway through the second half. However, the Spartans rallied with a 11-0 run to pull within 60-58 at the 6:51 mark, forcing the Hatters to call a 30-second timeout.
"Sometimes you just have to play through (the other team's) runs," Bria said. "I was proud of our players because we could have folded. Upstate had all the momentum. We came out an executed after that timeout. We got a stop after that, and Jama hit a big three to give us a bit of a cushion. So I was really proud of our team for playing through that."
Sharp did indeed knock down a three-pointer from the left wing after helping force a Spartan turnover on the defensive end. She also converted a three-point play on the next possession, and Sims added a trifecta to build Stetson's lead back to 11. C.J. Coddington scored four points down the stretch to help preserve the victory.
Stetson shot 46% for the game and outrebounded USC Upstate 42-38. The Hatters also collected 19 assists and 16 steals.
Raven Jefferson scored 14 points to lead USC Upstate.
The Hatters will go for their 10th straight win Saturday at ETSU.
Notes: Stetson is 17-5 for the second time time since 2000-01 (also 2011-12) ... The Hatters lead all Florida schools with 17 victories ... Jama Sharp returned from a bloody nose in the first half to score 14 points in the second half ... Sharp has 15 steals in her last two trips to the Hodge Center (eight last year) ... Stetson's longest winning streak in school history is 11 games, set last season.


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Did you take the style quiz last week? If not, it's kind of a fun way to gauge who your style might be similar to in the celebrity world. Take it here.
Last week, we looked at Kate Hudson's natural and effortless style, but if you are a bit trendy or sometimes feel like taking a risk with your style, you may take some cues from singer and fashion designer Gwen Stefani.
I admire the edginess that she always has, and how she wears her own style, without it taking over her small (and very in shape!) frame. Plus, she is always right on trend, without being too trendy! How does she do that?!
In the photo above, she is seen with her youngest son, making it look cool to be out and about behind a stroller. The small details in her outfit like the silver studs on her belt, and trendy peep-toe-booties help to set her apart, yet the simple and classic style of her jacket help to keep her look grounded.
So here's what I found for all you rocker-chic types, (or those who may want to try something new!):
Booties (my favorite find of the week): Amazon.com had these wedge peep-toes for $24.99 (check 'em out in the slideshow above). For me, these are a bit more realistic because the wedge design makes them much more comfortable then a heel, but you still get the trend and overall look similar to Gwen.
Jeans: Kohls.com has these jeans from Rock and Republic on sale for $49.99 right now. I actually have these jeans, and for someone who has a terrible time with skinny jeans, these are a great fit!
Jacket (which I also LOVE): The jacket I found is by BB Dakota, and is faux leather. It is on sale right now for $27.50!
Style these three pieces with a plain black T-shirt, sunglasses and belt, pictured above, ($7 for shirt and $16.99 for sunglasses from Target and $4.99 for belt from amazon.com) and you will have Gwen's look mastered!
Kendall Reck is Greeley Moms' fashion blogger. Read her Fridays on Greeley Moms.
If you are a bit trendy or sometimes feel like taking a risk with your style, you may take some cues from singer and fashion designer Gwen Stefani.


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Pleural fluid smear is a laboratory test to check for bacteria, fungi, or abnormal cells in a sample of the fluid that has collected in the pleural space. This is the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest. When fluid collects in the pleural space, the condition is called pleural effusion.
A procedure called thoracentesis is used to get a sample of pleural fluid. The health care provider examines a sample of pleural fluid under the microscope. If bacteria or fungi are found, other methods may be used to further identify those organisms.
No special preparation is needed before the test. A chest x-ray will be performed before and after the test.
Do not cough, breathe deeply, or move during the test to avoid injury to the lung.
For thoracentesis, you sit on the edge of a chair or bed with your head and arms resting on a table. The health care provider cleans the skin around the insertion site. Numbing medicine (anesthetic) is injected into the skin.
A needle is placed through the skin and muscles of the chest wall into the space around the lungs, called the pleural space. As fluid drains into a collection bottle, you may cough a bit. This is because your lung re-expands to fill the space where fluid had been. This sensation lasts for a few hours after the test.
The test is performed if you have a pleural effusion and its cause is not known, especially if the health care provider suspects an infection or cancer.
Normally, no bacteria, fungi, or cancer cells are present in the pleural fluid.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Positive results may indicate that infection, or cancer cells, are present. Other tests can help identify the specific type of infection or cancer. Sometimes, the test may show abnormalities from conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus.
Risks of thoracentesis are:
Broaddus VC, Light RW. Pleural effusion. In: Mason RJ, Martin TR, Broaddus VC, et al., eds. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2010:chap 73.
Karcher DS. McPherson RA. Cerebrospinal, synovial, serous body fluids, and alternative specimens. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 29.
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CLAYSBURG - Central's Jordan Quarello, Terry Albright, Mike Mock and Blake Burket all recorded pins as the Scarlet Dragons avenged an earlier loss to Claysburg-Kimmel, 33-30, in high school wrestling on Thursday.
C-K's Justin Hammel, Tyler Elder, Joel Hammel and Jordan Musselman picked up falls.
113 - Brown, CK, dec. K. Burkett, 8-4; 120 - Ulery, C, dec. D. Walter, 13-8; 126 - Quarello, C, pinned Ritchey, 1:31; 132 - Albright, C, pinned Hypes, 3:47; 138 - Hoenstine, C, dec. Weyandt, 7-2; 145 - Shirey, C, dec. Feathers, 2-1 OT; 152 - Mock, C, pinned Mock, :32.
160 - Hammel, CK, pinned Burda, 3:21; 170 - B. Burket, C, pinned M. Walter, 3:26; 182 - Strayer, CK, dec. Little, 15-13; 195 - Elder, CK, pinned Ponder, 3:40; 220 - No match. 285 - Jo. Hammel, CK, pinned Heuston, 1:53; 106 - Musselman, CK, pinned Joseph, 1:10.
Records: Central (8-11); Claysburg-Kimmel (10-9).
PORTAGE - Nick Torsell (160) and (195) Ethan Hunter (195) each won by fall as Bellwood-Antis knocked off Portage.
Paul Husar (182) earned the Mustangs' lone pin.
285-Bowers, BA, won by forfeit; 106-Grassmyer, BA, won by forfeit; 113-No match; 120-Ratosky, P, won by forfeit; 126-Lutz, P, dec. Jo. Wilson, 8-7; 132-Dicken, BA, won by forfeit; 138-Fox, P, dec. Mock, 7-4.
145-Huff, BA, won by forfeit; 152-Ca. Kephart, P, dec. Je. Wilson, 5-4; 160-Torsell, BA, pinned Fordick, :19; 170-Co. Kephart, P, tech. fall C. Knisely, 23-8; 182-Husar, P, pinned B. Knisely, 1:25; 195-Hunter, BA, pinned Litzinger, 4:42; 220-Shawley, BA, won by forfeit.
Records: Bellwood-Antis (7-12); Portage (2-15).
CLEARFIELD - Huntingdon recorded two pins and picked up three forfeit wins in a regular season-ending win over Clearfield.
Tyler Wholaver (285 pounds) and Collin Glorioso (106) had pins for the Bearcats, and Logan Fisher (160) closed the meet with a technical fall.
The Bearcats finished the regular season with a 14-4 record.
170-M. Norris, H, dec. Beck, 7-0; 182-Verchick, C, pinned Rupert, 2:39; 195-Gallagher, H, won by forfeit; 220-Lauer, H, won by forfeit; 285-Wholaver, H, pinned Billings, 3:52; 106-Glorioso, H, pinned Gilbert, 4:11; 113-McClarren, C, pinned Dubbs, 3:31.
120-Cline, C, dec. Wilson, 4-1; 126-Graham, C, dec. Green, 6-3; 132-Stone, C, dec. Russell, 6-3; 138-Wagner, H, dec. Sponsler, 7-1; 145-Brooks, H, won by forfeit; 152-Barger, C, tech. fall Lynn, 16-1, 5:39; 160-Fisher, H, tech. fall Climie, 15-0, 2:27.
Records: Huntingdon (14-4); Clearfield (7-10).
HOLLIDAYSBURG - Colton Walls (132), Ian Bilofsky (182), Tevin Pulcine (220) and Damian Huff (106) each earned pins, but Hollidaysburg fell to visiting Bellefonte.
195-Cain, B, won by forfeit; 220-Pulcine, H, pinned Benford, 2:48; 285-Poorman, B, pinned Barton, 2:53; 106-Huff, H, pinned Wesley, 3:03; 113-Witherite, B, maj. dec. Bowser, 8-0; 120-Corl, B, tech. fall Kociola, 18-2 (4:11); 126-Rosenberger, B, pinned Hagg, 1:35.
132-Co. Walls, H, pinned Shirk, 3:40; 138-Musser, B, pinned Toscano, 4:52; 145-Ault, B, won by forfeit; 152-Kephart, B, pinned Ca. Walls, 2:54; 160-Wolk, H, dec. Cable, 10-8; 170-Shawley, B, pinned Servello, :31; 182-Bilofsky, H, pinned Phillips, 3:27.
Records: Hollidaysburg (2-8).
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BERLIN - Dalton Klotz's pin at 106 pounds was Everett's only win in a loss to District 5 Duals semifinalist Berlin Brothersvalley.
106-Klotz, E, pinned Kiesnowski, 1:08; 113-DeArmitt, BB, dec. Brennan, 12-8; 120-Swank, BB, pinned Bryner, 3:41; 126-Custer, BB, pinned Akers, 1:10; 132-C. Miller, BB, won by forfeit; 138-Bra. Fochtman, BB, maj. dec. Rininger, 13-2; 145-Darr, BB, dec. Rock, 6-4.
152-Moore, BB, won by forfeit; 160-B. Miller, BB, pinned Sheeder, 3:34; 170-Bry. Fochtman, BB, pinned Branter, 1:26; 182-Pepper, BB, tech. fall Z. Claycomb, 18-3, 4:06; 195-Trulick, BB, pinned Bittinger, :58; 220-Walker, BB, won by forfeit; 285-Collins, BB, dec. E. Claycomb, 11-5.
Records: Everett (2-16); Berlin Brothersvalley (13-3).


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Chet Hesson began as Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance in April of 2013. He is responsible for the administration of a comprehensive NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference, and Pioneer League rules compliance program.
His primary duties include investigation and reporting of rules infractions, administration of a comprehensive rules education program, preparation of waivers and releases, transfer evaluations, monitoring of playing and practicing seasons, recruiting, and more.
Hesson comes to Stetson after a stint as Assistant Director of Compliance in the University of Hawaii's athletic department. There since December of 2011, he helped develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive, in-depth, and effective athletic compliance program for Hawaii.
Spending time as a graduate assistant in compliance at Eastern Michigan University, Hesson earned his Master of Science degree in Sports Management from the University in 2011.
Hesson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Siena Heights University in Michigan in 2009, where he played on the basketball and track and field teams.


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avid Dewar is the Conductor of the chamber choir Musica Vera in Cheltenham, Director of the Schola Chamber Choir, and Director of Music at the church of St Andrew, Chippenham. He is a former conductor of Bath University Choir.
David's musical career started as a young organist at St John's RC Cathedral, Portsmouth. He studied Music at Canterbury Christ Church University and Conducting under the direction of George Hurst, Rodolfo Saglimbeni, and Denise Ham. He is now researching in Musicology at the University of Bristol.
David's work with his various choirs has seen performances of works ranging from Bach Motets, Vivaldi Gloria and Haydn The Creation to Britten St Nicolas and Thiman Songs of Sailors and the Sea. His work with Musica Vera has included works by Raymond Warren, Maxwell Davies, and Whitacre alongside music by Brahms, Durante, Britten, Sumsion, and Herbert Howells.
Aside from his career as a conductor, David is active as a consort singer and sings with as well as directs his chamber choir, Schola. The group performs all over the south of England. He is a former member of the Cumbrian chamber choir, the Wordsworth Singers. As an organist David has given recitals and concerts in many cathedrals and major churches, as well as providing organ or harpsichord continuo. He also teaches conducting, organ, and theory of music.


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The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation cares deeply about our Community. Established in 2001, the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) continues the Oilers legacy of giving back by contributing its unique resources and financial support to charitable organizations that serve the communities of Northern Alberta. With a focus on education, health and wellness for youth in Oil Country, the EOCF is dedicated to building strong, vibrant and safe communities by demonstrating philanthropic leadership.
Led by a dedicated community Board of Directors, the EOCF has developed a number of programs and partnerships that target those who need it most.
The EOCF raises its funds through a variety of fundraising initiatives that take place during Oilers home games and the generous contributions of Oilers fans and friends.
The Foundation gives back in excess of $2.5 million annually to charitable organizations registered with Revenue Canada whose programs support education, health and wellness for youth throughout Oil Country.


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The re-energized focus on Long Island Sound's story is obvious in the colorfully redesigned main hall, which has been renamed Newman's Own Hall in celebration of a $1.2 million grant from Newman's Own Foundation."
– The Norwalk Citizen
By Dave Sigworth, Maritime Aquarium publicist This week brought more amazing news about sponges. We've been long-time big-time fans, and the latest news makes us even more convinced that you too should be grateful for the simple humble sponge. It … Continue reading