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The effort from both sides was phenomenal Friday as Stratford extended its winning streak with a victory over Summerville.
The Knights (6-0) earned a 28-26 win over the Green Wave (4-2) in a game that featured several momentum shifts and came down to the final play. In football, normally the team that wins the turnover battle comes out on top but that was not the case in this game as Stratford turned the ball over six times to Summerville's four turnovers and still prevailed.
"What a great game and atmosphere," Stratford coach Ray Stackley said. "This was just a typical Summerville/Stratford game."
Stratford, which is ranked as the No. 8 Class AAAA team in the state, got on the scoreboard first with an 80-yard touchdown pass from University of Georgia commit Jacob Park to fellow senior Thad Thompson. The receiver gained approximately 20 of the yards after the catch.
But the rest of the first half belonged largely to the Green Wave, which scored 20 unanswered points to take a 20-7 lead into the half.
After Chad Wood picked off a Park pass, Summerville drove 15 yards to score on an 8-yard toss from Sawyer Bridges to tight end Sean Smith. Later in the opening quarter, Kevin Dickinson recovered a Stratford fumble to set up the first of two 23-yard field goals by David Kennedy.
Late in the half, Summerville capped a 70-yard drive with a 37-yard TD pass from Bridges to Johnston McCurry.
But Knights scored 21 points in the first five minutes of the third quarter to take a 28-20 lead.
"We played good but we didn't do what we had to do to win," Summerville coach John McKissick said. "Stratford did. It was a hard-fought game and we ran into some tough luck."
A pair of penalties on Summerville helped shift momentum.
For a moment, the Wave thought it had delivered the knockout blow on the first possession of the second half. Linebacker Codie Soto intercepted a Stratford pass and had nothing but space between him and the goal line. Soto returned the ball approximately 40 yards into the end zone untouched, but the Wave was penalized for a block in the back so the score didn't count.
Summerville took over near midfield and was forced to punt after three straight incompletions.
Following the punt, Stratford started its second drive of the third quarter on its own 1-yard line. After three incompletions, Stratford lined up to punt but before the snap was made an official threw a flag and penalized Summerville for unsportsmanlike conduct. The 15-yard penalty gave the Knights a first down.
After a Stratford penalty moved the ball back to the 11, Park threw a pass to Thompson and the receiver out-leaped a Summerville defender and then dashed to the end zone to complete an 89-yard scoring play.
The Knights then capitalized on two turnovers.
T.J. Deveaux stripped the ball away from a Summerville rusher and returned it 23 yards for a TD and a 21-20 Stratford lead once Tyler Tekac added the extra-point kick.
On Summerville's next possession, linebacker Ty'reik Faulks forced a fumble and Deveaux recovered the ball for the Knights. That led to a 16-yard TD run by Tryee Scroggins and an eight-point Stratford lead.
In the fourth quarter, Summerville drove 83 yards to score on a 6-yard run by sophomore Chris Felder. Bridges handed off to Felder again on the two-point conversion attempt, but the Stratford D stopped him short of the end zone so the score remained 28-26.
Summerville's Michael Murray recovered the ensuing on-side kick to give the Wave one last chance. Summerville decided to go with a ground attack in an effort to either break a run or get a more favorable field goal attempt.
The Wave moved the ball to the Stratford 30, but with no time remaining a field goal attempt from the 37 was blocked.
"My hat goes off to them," Stackley said. "They had a great game plan and they are so quick on defense. They got us discombobulated in the first half, but I thought our defense really played hard the whole game. Park didn't have a great first half, which is very not typical of him, but he played a great second half. He put the ball on the money when we needed him to."
Park completed 17 of 40 pass attempts for 336 yards and two TDs. He was picked off three times. Thompson had six receptions for 221 yards, including the two TD catches.
Bridges completed 12 of 46 pass attempts for 208 yards and two TDs. He threw one interception. McCurry led the Green Wave receivers with four receptions for 99 yards, including the 37-yard TD catch.
David Coccoli finished with 45 receiving yards and 63 rushing yards on 15 carries. Bridges carried the ball 11 times for 55 rushing yards.
Summerville 10 10 0 6-26
Stratford 7 0 21 0-28
Strat - Thad Thompson 80 pass from Jacob Park (Tyler Tekac kick)
Sum - Sean Smith 8 pass from Sawyer Bridges (David Kennedy kick)
Sum - Kennedy 23 field goal
Sum - Kennedy 23 field goal
Sum - Johnston McCurry 37 pass from Bridges (Kennedy kick)
Strat - Thompson 89 pass from Park (Tekac kick)
Strat - T.J. Deveaux 23 fumble return (Tekac kick)
Strat - Tryee Scroggins 16 run (Tekac kick)
Sum - Chris Felder 6 run (run failed)
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WASHINGTON – Congress is looking for a new way to pay doctors under Medicare, and it may find the solution, in part, in Buffalo.
That's the message Dr. Thomas Foels, chief medical officer of Independent Health, brought Wednesday to a House subcommittee.
"We believe there are valuable components of our quality, efficiency and effectiveness programs that are potentially scalable and transferable to communities beyond our own," Foels told the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health subcommittee. "In addition, we have identified a set of critical success factors based upon our experiences that we also believe will help guide innovation on a national level."
Congress could use the guidance. House lawmakers from both parties are working together to come up with ways to move Medicare, the nation's largest health care provider, away from the costly fee-for-service model of paying physicians toward a less-costly system that rewards them for the quality of care they provide.
In doing so, House lawmakers have unveiled an outline that would eliminate Medicare's current "Sustainable Growth Rate" formula for limiting Medicare expenditures, which annually threatens physicians with lower payments, invariably prompting Congress to pass a "doc fix" that obliterates the savings the formula was trying to attain in the first place.
"From the beginning of this process, there has been one clear goal: to remove the annual threat of looming provider cuts by permanently repealing the flawed SGR and replacing it with a system that incentivizes quality care, not simply volume of services," said Rep. Joe Pitts, the Pennsylvania Republican who heads the health subcommittee.
That's exactly what Independent Health has been working to do since 2000, Foels told the subcommittee.
He outlined a series of pilot projects that have, over the years, transitioned Independent Health's payment system for some health services from the fee-for-service model to one in which doctors are rewarded for better medical outcomes.
That approach has paid off in more-efficient health care, Foels told the subcommittee. Since the 2009 creation of a "patient-centered medical home" initiative, in which patients are treated by teams of physicians who coordinate their care, the cost of care for patients under that model has fallen 3.4 percent compared with industry averages.
Independent Health "has helped pioneer efforts in quality improvement, primary-care redesign and implementation of alternative payment systems," Foels told the subcommittee.
Those efforts prompted the Alliance of Community Health Plans to suggest that Independent Health provide testimony at Wednesday's hearing, Foels said.
Members of the subommittee "were extremely interested in what we were doing," he added after the hearing.
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Zayd Issah is back in the fold, and he is bringing friends.
New friends, that is. And new members of Penn State's 2013 football recruiting class.
Issah, the reigning Pennsylvania Class AAAA Co-Player of the Year from Central Dauphin, recommitted to the Nittany Lions as part of a big recruiting weekend at Penn State in which about a dozen prospects were in University Park on official visits.
Along with Issah, who committed to the Lions over the summer and then reopened his recruitment when NCAA sanctions were announced against Penn State, 6-foot-1, 227-pound linebacker Jonathan Walton from Daphne, Ala. and 6-foot-1, 186-pound defensive back Anthony Smith from Dover, N.J. by way of Valley Forge Military Academy, also told the coaching staff that they'd be joining the team.
Late Sunday night, news broke that DaeSean Hamilton, a 6-0, 182-pound receiver from Stafford, Va., also had chosen Penn State while on his official visit. Hamilton had a good list of offers than included Miami, Virginia Tech and Michigan State.
Issah, Smith, Walton and Hamilton's commitments give Penn State 17 recruits this year. Smith is scheduled to enroll in January, so he will count against the numbers for the 2012 recruiting class and not be subject to the NCAA's 15-scholarship limit for 2013.
"Anytime you get a guy like Issah, you're thrilled. If they just had gotten him this weekend, I think they would have been happy with their weekend," Scout.com Penn State recruiting reporter Greg Pickel said. "But now you get a kid like Smith, who's an under-the-radar kid but fills a vital need that they have at defensive back. If he can even play special teams for you, I think he has the talent to make an impact right away, which is what you're looking for early-enrollees. And Jonathan Walton really interests me. I think he's very underrated. I think he might be as good as Issah."
BlueWhite Illustrated's Ryan Snyder also went to Central Dauphin. When Issah decommitted and childhood favorite Oregon offered the 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker, Snyder thought Penn State's odds were slim. He at least expected Issah to visit Oregon and Arizona State and was surprised the Lions were able to get him back so quickly.
"The thing that sold this was [Lion freshman linebacker] Nyeem Wartman and Jonathan Walton. From everything I've gathered, Zayd and Jonathan Walton really hit it off this weekend. Those guys just really clicked right away," Snyder said. "They knew Nyeem, but this was really the first chance they got to hang out with him. If it was anything, I'd say it was the chemistry he built with those two guys. His connection with Walton and Wartman set it over the top."
Snyder thinks regaining the four-star linebacker is a huge get for the Lions.
"He's always been their No. 1 target at outside linebacker. Bill O'Brien and Ron Vanderlinden, this was their guy. They see a similarity to Gerald Hodges when he came in. They love the athleticism," Snyder said. "Plus, when you have a top guy living 80 miles away, to lock up that commitment is big. It should help down the road with other Harrisburg area guys."
Smith was a late addition to the group of official visitors over the weekend. He got his scholarship offer on Saturday and accepted on Sunday morning.
"It was everything I looked for in a school," Smith said. "It's a great community, a great atmosphere. The guys on the football team are high-quality people, and the coaching staff is anything you could ask for."
Penn State had about a half-dozen committed recruits in along with five prospects still looking for schools.
"We've all exchanged numbers. We were together all Friday night and Saturday night. I can't wait to be back with them. They are high-class people," Smith said.
Penn State has made acquiring speed in the secondary a priority, and Smith reportedly runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds. He also played quarterback after coming to Valley Forge from Pope John XXIII High School.
Smith said he was recruited as a cornerback. He'll join fellow early-enrollee Jordan Smith along with traditional recruits Neiko Robinson and Kasey Gaines as true freshman defensive backs on the Lion roster next year.
That list might increase by one this week - Penn State had Georgia's Deondre Singleton in on an official visit, too, and early indications now are that he could commit to the Lions anytime after talking it over with his family.
The Lions also are expected to get word from highly touted Iowa junior college quarterback Jake Waters soon after Penn State coach Bill O'Brien visits him today. Waters was at his other leader, Kansas State, over the weekend. He's also fielded recent interest from Alabama and Texas after leading his team to a national championship and breaking Cam Newton's JUCO completion percentage record but didn't get immediate offers from the Crimson Tide or Longhorns.
"I don't think things could have gone much better for [the Lions]," Pickel said. "Things are looking very good, and they'll be even better if Singleton decides to commit and depending on how Bill O'Brien's in-home goes with Jake Waters."


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SALINEVILLE - Southern Local school district residents, faculty and students got a better idea of what an improved stadium facility and turf field might look like Wednesday night at a stadium improvement meeting held at Southern Local High School.
The event, organized by superintendent John Wilson, is the second such meeting of this kind in which Wilson invited the entire community to share ideas of how Southern might revamp its stadium facility in an open forum discussion.
Though the meeting yielded several more developed blue prints and plans, Wilson stressed that the project was still in its preliminary stages. "This is all in the verbal stage, there's nothing that we've decided, nothing that we have hung our hat on," said Wilson.
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This preliminary sketch of what a turf football field might look like in place of Southern's current grass field was presented by Superintendent John Wilson to the public at a stadium improvement meeting Wednesday night at Southern Local High School. The sketch was provided to Wilson by Sports Construction Group of Brecksville, Ohio. A representative from the company was on hand to answer the public's questions about turf fields. (Photo by Devin Bezeredi)
The meeting started with a Powerpoint presentation by Wilson detailing the basic goals of the projects and listing them by order of urgency and importance.
As was discussed at previous meetings, stadium seating is still the top priority due to a set of bleachers on the visitor's side of the stadium which have sunk so low that those sitting in the seats cannot adequately see the field.
Wilson also spoke of a need for more seating in general, saying that the home side bleachers could be expanded. Currently the stadium has 506 seats on the home side and 475 on the visitors.
A tentative model presented by Wilson would expand home side seating to 1,220 and the visitor's side to 700. Based on quotes gathered from bleacher companies Wilson set the project of replacing the school's bleachers at $150,000
The football field itself was second most urgent area of the stadium according to Wilson, who added it "virtually hasn't been worked on since it was put in in 1962."
He noted that last year the school did do some work to even out the field but added this was mostly for "cosmetic" purposes.
Justen Stickley, a regional sales manager with Sports Construction Group, informed those in attendance about the process of installing a turf field. Sports Construction Group is a Brecksville, Ohio, based company that does turf field installations for sports teams ranging from high school teams to the National Football League.
He spoke about the advantages of a turf field. "With a natural grass field you just can't use it as much as you need to use it," said Stickley.
Sports Construction Group has quoted the district at $500,000 for a new turf field. Stickley pointed out that the district last year spent $30, 000-40,000 on just maintaining the field.
As for funding the project, Wilson produced a clearer picture of where the money would come from and how much it would cost to local taxpayers.
Wilson's plan consisted of transferring inside millage outside to the school's permanent improvement fund.
Wilson cited several county schools that had made similar financial maneuvers to build new facilities including Columbiana to build a new school facility and East Palestine to build a new stadium.
"What that means to us is we can move 2 mills of inside millage to the Permanent Improvement Fund." said Wilson. Wilson explained that 1 mill tax rate raises $82,000. The cost to a home owners in the Southern School district with a home worth $50,000 would be $22.97 a year and for a homeowner with a $150,000 home the cost would be $66.91 according to Wilson's calculation.
"If you do the math its a little under $6 a month to get a great project for our community, something everybody can be proud of and something everybody can use for the price of a pack of cigarettes," said Wilson.
He added that the board must first decide whether or not to 'move the millage' needed for the project.


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Information here is provided to guide individuals in evaluating the need for treatment and equipment prior to purchase. The extent to which manufacturers and dealers are willing to answer questions in a way consumers can understand will help them make informed choices and decisions.
Reports of water contamination have raised consumer awareness and concern about the safety of all water sources, both public and private. Manufacturers and dealers of home water treatment equipment are responding to the perception of unsafe water. An increasing number of manufacturers offer an ever-expanding array of products that promise to make water safe, or "pure." The consumer is left to sift through the claims and supporting data when selecting treatment methods and products.
Public water suppliers, such as cities, utilities, or rural water districts, must meet federal and state safe drinking water criteria and must notify consumers if a contaminant affecting health is found to exceed the standard. In some cases, the supplier may be required to provide an alternate water supply.
Private water supplies, on the other hand, are not regulated or tested. Individuals with private wells are responsible for protecting the water supply from contamination, testing to be sure of its safety, and selecting treatment when needed.
What should treatment equipment remove from water?
Be specific about what you want to accomplish with home water treatment equipment. Rely on independent water tests to identify and evaluate specific contaminants. There is no single device or method that removes everything or solves every water problem, regardless of the claims. In any case, it is generally not necessary to remove everything.
Triple distilled or deionized water, which is about as pure as is commonly possible, is aggressive at dissolving materials and has a flat, flavorless taste. Also, deionized or distilled water must be contained in glass or high-quality stainless steel to avoid picking up flavors from plastic, rubber and other materials.
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What water tests should be done to evaluate the need for treatment?
Tests can be done for hundreds of contaminants, but they are expensive and there is no routine test for everything that may affect health.
For private water supplies, an annual test for bacteria and nitrate is the minimum advised. You, the user, must decide if other contaminants are a concern, and seek appropriate tests. It is wise to confine tests to contaminants used in the vicinity of the supply, those found locally, or other contaminants you believe may be in the water.
Public water supplies are tested regularly, and test results should be available from the supplier. These tests are excellent sources of information because they are repeated regularly. A single test may not be representative of the average water quality over the useful life of the equipment so it is important to determine a record over time.
For private water supplies, the owner or user is responsible for water testing. Owners are advised to verify all tests used for selecting and sizing equipment by having a second test from another qualified laboratory.
Are the free water tests provided by equipment dealers accurate?
There is no single test to determine if water is safe. Though most water treatment dealers can provide free in-home or laboratory tests, the tests normally are for nuisance contaminants such as hardness, pH, iron, manganese, sulfur and total dissolved solids. Occasionally a dealer also may test for nitrate. Seldom does any test include all the contaminants covered by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) standards.
As an example, testing for pesticides or volatile organic chemicals requires special laboratory procedures and is infrequently provided by equipment dealers. The free tests are okay for selecting treatment for many nuisance problems, but they don't provide all the information needed to tell if the water is safe to drink. Even in the case of nuisance problems you may want to make a second verifying test.
Beware of unscrupulous salespeople. Some salespeople conduct on-site demonstrations they may refer to as "tests". These demonstrations typically cause precipitates to form in the water, or cause color changes to occur. Though dramatic with hard water or iron, they are generally meaningless in quantifying how much contaminant is present. But salespeople may try to convince potential buyers these are good reasons to purchase their water treatment equipment. Buyers should insist upon confirmation from an independent source before investing in equipment or water treatment services.
Does this water quality problem require whole house or only single-tap treatment?
Most nuisance problems such as iron, manganese, hardness, pH, and odor, suggest whole house or point-of-entry solutions. Some contaminants that affect health, such as nitrate and lead, are a concern only for water used for drinking or cooking, so point-of-use equipment at a separate tap that treats a few gallons daily is adequate.
Other contaminants such as bacteria and some organic contaminants will require point-of-entry equipment to prevent exposure during bathing or other water uses.
Is a second opinion on treatment procedures and equipment necessary?
Consider a second opinion on recommended water treatment equipment. Check with at least one additional dealer to see what treatment procedure and equipment is recommended, and ask questions. Compare at least two brands, and consult other references such as Consumer Reports Buying Guides.
Are products and manufacturers rated by independent tests?
The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), a non-profit organization, has established the following standards affecting drinking water treatment equipment.
Products that have been tested or evaluated by NSF to meet the minimum requirements are entitled to display the NSF listing mark on the products or in advertising literature for products. Manufacturers and models that meet the applicable standard are included in a listing published twice a year.
NSF listing is similar to Underwriters Laboratory (UL) for electrical product safety. Current NSF certification listings can be obtained by visiting the NSF website.
The Water Quality Association (WQA), the trade organization of water treatment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, validates filters, water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, and distillers. A directory of validated product models and companies is available at the WQA website.
The EPA requires products containing active ingredients controlled under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to display an EPA manufacturing facility number and product registration number. These EPA numbers mean the active ingredient added to the equipment complies with FIFRA regulations. EPA does not test or evaluate the performance of the equipment so do not interpret the EPA registration as a product test.
Ask the sales representative which standards the product meets. Ask also for test results showing removal of the specific contaminant(s) you need or want to remove. Tests by third party organizations (those neutral to and trusted by all interests served) should provide extra confidence.
Some companies may make unsubstantiated statements and claims about their products. If it sounds too good to be true, there is a strong possibility it is not true.
What should I look for in a manufacturer or dealer?
Always try to purchase water treatment equipment from a reputable local company that will be available to provide service and repair or replacement parts, and from manufacturers that stand by their products. Avoid dealers or manufacturers who may be out of business later, when repairs or services are needed.
Avoid the high-pressure salesperson with "today's special." If you must sign up that day to obtain the special, you are being pressured. Local merchants who expect to be around do not mind consumers taking time to decide. They intend to be there when you need help, so whether you buy today, next week or next month, makes little difference.
How can I tell whether the dealer knows the home water treatment business?
The Water Quality Association is an organization of manufacturers, distributors and dealers that sets minimum acceptable levels of knowledge for water treatment businesses, sales and equipment installers. Ask if the dealer is a member of WQA and if any employees are WQA-certified water specialists, sale representatives, or installers.
WQA is a voluntary organization, so non-members are not implied to be less competent. However, persons who have attended training sessions and taken tests to demonstrate their knowledge should know their business. However, certification, registration or validation may be misleading. For example, manufacturers may be certified by an organization which used test conditions ideal for contaminant removal but not representative of home conditions.
Should I rent the equipment before buying?
Renting or leasing equipment before purchasing has several advantages. You will gain experience with the responsibility of owning, operating and maintaining the water treatment equipment before you make the purchase. Renting is also an ideal solution for a temporary or short-term need to improve water quality.
Be sure you understand the terms of the rental or lease agreement. Questions to ask when renting or leasing equipment include: Who is responsible for maintenance? What is the minimum rental term? Does rent apply to the purchase price if I decide to buy? Who is responsible for insurance?
Is bottled water a preferable option?
Bottled water from the store or from a known safe source offers the benefits of no equipment to buy, operate and maintain, and no lengthy commitment for improved quality. It is an excellent temporary option when guests come, when an infant needs water that meets the nitrate standard, or other situations. It may be more cost-effective than owning and maintaining equipment, even over a long term when water use is low.
What is involved in operating and maintaining treatment equipment?
Virtually all water treatment equipment requires maintenance and service. The more treatment equipment you have, the greater the responsibility.
In recent years, manufacturers have been offering more automated and self-monitoring features to help the busy owner with the responsibility of operating and maintaining the equipment. Unless you are unusually dedicated, the automated and self-monitoring features or dealer's service agreement are recommended to ensure good operation. Many systems require periodic cleaning or replacement of components, such as filter cartridges.
What testing or monitoring equipment is needed to ensure proper operation?
Almost all water treatment devices require some monitoring or testing to evaluate and ensure proper operation. As the owner or user of a home water treatment device, monitoring to ensure proper operation is your responsibility. This usually requires special equipment. Manufacturers frequently offer monitoring equipment either as part of the package or as an option. Ask questions about what test you need to do, what test equipment you need, and if it is part of the treatment package.
What service intervals and costs are involved with this equipment?
Regardless of whether you or your dealer provides the service, there is a cost. Filters must be changed, materials added as needed, and the water checked regularly to be sure things are working. Unserviced equipment may contribute to increased levels of some contaminants. Find out what supplies and equipment are needed, and the expected costs.
Will the unit produce enough treated water for my daily needs?
Carefully consider manufacturer and dealer claims for capacity. If one brand seems to offer unusually high capacity for the size and price, it may be overstated. If the units do not function as claimed, is there a refund or exchange policy? If the dealer makes a promise, ask for it in writing! Ask others who are using the equipment about their satisfaction with it.
What is the expected life for the equipment? What does the warranty cover?
Be certain you understand the warranty and what comments it covers. If your water has contaminants that may shorten equipment life, is that covered by the warranty? Has the dealer had experience with this equipment or are you relying on the manufacturer's promise? Does the warranty cover the cost of installation?
The purchase of water treatment equipment is a decision that must be carefully considered. Whether the purchase is being made to improve the aesthetic characteristics of the water or to address health considerations, many factors must be determined.
The following are some key steps to use in selecting equipment.
Available Water Treatment Processes
Activated Carbon
Activated carbon (AC) is commonly used to remove organic contaminants from water. Common organic contaminants are pesticides, industrial solvents such as trichloroethylene, and components of gasoline such as benzene. The contaminants interact with the large surface area of the AC by a process called adsorption. AC has also proven effective for removal of radon and many natural organic compounds that can cause unpleasant tastes and odors.
AC treatment systems use replaceable cartridges containing granular or powdered block carbon. Cartridges with the most carbon remove the most contaminants and last the longest, thus increasing the time between cartridge replacement. Tests show that under-the-sink models have more carbon, greater convenience and better performance than faucet and countertop models. Cartridge life expectancy can be maximized, and replacement costs minimized, with systems that allow dispensing of unfiltered water at the tap for purposes other than drinking or cooking.
The following considerations are important when purchasing AC filters; 1) contaminant removal efficiency, 2) ease of cartridge replacement, 3) effectiveness of attached sediment filters, which prevent cartridge clogging, 4) amount of pressure loss at the faucet caused by the filter, and 5) risks associated with possible bacterial growth on AC.
Water softeners are the best known examples of ion exchange systems. Water softeners soften water by removal of calcium and magnesium which make water hard. These hardness ions in water are exchanged for the sodium ions attached to the resin surface. The water softener will no longer be effective when all sodium ions on the resin have been replaced by hardness ions. At this time, it is necessary to recharge the resin with sodium. This is accomplished by flushing the resin with high concentrations of salt (sodium chloride).
There may be some health risks associated with consuming the exchanged sodium ions from home water softeners for people with high blood pressure and heart disease. These people should check with health care professionals to determine if their maximum allowable intake of sodium will be exceeded by using a home water softener.
Ion exchange systems have also been developed for removing nonhardness chemical ions, such as nitrate and metals. Recharging the resins, in these cases, can only be done at special facilities, making this form of treatment expensive.
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a membrane separation process, employing a very thin membrane which allows water through but not various undesirable chemicals. RO membranes can remove all major types of contaminants including bacteria, metals, nitrate, and organics. However, there are some organic chemicals that may not be removed very efficiently.
A RO system works by applying a high pressure to the contaminated water, forcing pure water through the membrane. Pure water collects on one side of the membrane while pollutants accumulate on the other side. The pollutants are periodically flushed to the sewer or septic system. RO membranes should last at least one year before replacement is needed.
The typical RO system consists of a sediment filter which protects the RO membrane, the RO module, activated carbon (AC) prefilters to remove chlorine for chlorine sensitive membranes, AC postfilters to remove some organics, a tank for water storage, and provisions for waste flow to drains. RO units are generally located at the point of use because of the small volume of water treated. They are typically located under the sink or on the countertop. Pretreatment with water softeners is often recommended for extremely hard water. Regular replacement of pre and postfilters is required.
An important factor to consider regarding RO is the large volume of water that is wasted. This can be on the order of 25-60 gallons per day, depending on the amount of treated water needed and the pressure drop across the membrane.
Distillation relies on evaporation to accomplish water purification. It removes inorganic compounds, such as lead and nitrate, and some organics that do not easily evaporate and so are left behind in the distillation process. During distillation the water is heated to form steam. The steam is cooled and condenses to form purified water. Unevaporated contaminants are left behind and periodically flushed to the septic or sewer system.
Distillers are point-of-use (POU) systems and may be countertop, wall mounted, or placed on carts. Systems can be manual or automated, either, partially or fully. Some models can separate volatile organic compounds before distillation. An advantage of distillation for use on water supplies that have not been chlorinated is that disinfection occurs during boiling. Care must be taken to avoid recontamination of the condensed purified water in the storage container by bacteria.
Problems associated with distillation include loss of beneficial minerals from water and water that may taste flat. Operating costs may be higher than other forms of home treatment. Production of heat from a distiller may be beneficial in the winter but a disadvantage in the summer.
There are several strong oxidizers that may be practical for home water treatment of a bacteria contaminated water supply. These include hypochlorite or hypochlorous acid and hypobromite or hypobromous acid. They are available in powder or liquid form. Automatic feeders are used to add the chemicals directly to water in the pipes. They can be either point-of-use or point-of-entry systems. Adequate contact time is essential to ensure disinfection.
Chlorinated oxidants can impart an unpleasant taste to the water and may produce potentially harmful chlorinated organics (trihalomethanes) by reacting with natural organic materials present in the water.
Ozone is another chemical oxidant. It can destroy bacteria in drinking water without creating the taste and odor problems common with chlorine. In addition, many organic compounds can be partially or completely oxidixed by ozone with no formation of chlorinated compounds.
The effectiveness of an oxidant can be influenced by water temperature, acidity, concentration of oxidant, contact time with the oxidant prior to water use, and other factors. Pretreatment may be required for turbid water.
Ultraviolet Radiation
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation disinfects drinking water by killing microorganisms. Sufficient levels of UV radiation must be applied or it may merely retard growth or impede reproduction of bacteria and viruses, rather than destroy these organisms.
UV systems are placed directly into water lines at convenient locations for POU or POE treatment. UV should be the final treatment if it is combined with other technologies. The other devices can remove dissolved and undissolved materials which inhibit the disinfection process and UV can kill any bacteria left in the system.
A UV disinfection system consists of a prefilter for sediment removal in addition to a UV-emitting lamp. Good designs should provide 1) maintenance with easy tube and lamp removal, 2) flow rates that provide adequate contact time between radiation and bacteria and 3) easy visual inspection of the lamp and tube.
The primary advantage of UV treatment is that no disinfecting chemicals are added. Taste and odor problems are less likely to arise when chlorine is not added. However, chlorine provides residual disinfecting power downstream of the application point while UV provides no such residual.
Information presented here was adapted from "Buying A Home Water Treatment Unit" FACTS For Consumers From, Bureau of Consumer Protection (accessed 6/8/01), the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet "Questions to Ask Before Buying Water Treatment Equipment" (accessed 6/8/01), the University of Nebraska Institute for Agricultural and Natural Resources, and Michigan State University Extension (accessed 6/8/01), MSU Extension Water Quality Bulletins (accessed 6/8/01).


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Morrison Scores 17 In Loss To No. 7 Louisville
MUNCIE, Ind. – Freshman guard Jill Morrison led the Ball State women's basketball team in scoring with a 17-point performance in the Cardinals 105-67 loss to Louisville, the nation's seventh ranked team, Tuesday night in Worthen Arena.
In the first half Louisville started the game off with a 22-4 run to take control of the game early and remain that way for the full 40 minutes. Louisville managed a 68 percent shooting mark from the field and forced Ball State into 14 turnovers in the first half to take a commanding 60-29 lead at the break.
Ball State would score its first field goal of the game at the 13:28 mark off of a layup from sophomore forward Nathalie Fontaine. With 12:51 on the clock, senior guard Brandy Woody scored under the basket to make it an 18-point ball game (24-6) but the Cardinals were unable to get any closer than that the remainder of the half.
In the second half, Ball State's defense was able to limit Louisville to only a 51 percent shooting mark from the field, while improving its shooting percentage to 46 percent. Ball State was able to reduce the Louisville advantage and loss the second stanza by a 45-38 margin.
Ball State was held to a 41.7 shooting percentage for the game and trailed the entire contest, while Louisville managed a 59.7 shooting percentage. Louisville won the glass out-rebounding the Cardinals 42-to-27.
Jill Morrison led Ball State with 17 points, including three from three point range, plus added two assists. Fontaine managed 14 points and a team high six rebounds plus added three assists in 33 minutes of action.
Ball State fell to 3-6 on the season, while Louisville improved to 11-1 on the year.
Ball State heads back to the road for its final two games of 2013 when the Cardinals travel to Northern Kentucky Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. tipoff and then will face in-state rival IPFW in the Athletics Center, Dec. 29 at 4:30 p.m.


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1930s Pie Traynor Store Model Glove With Original Box
Starting Bid - $200.00, Sold For - $928.00
Store-model glove, in its original box, bearing the endorsement of the game's greatest third baseman of the era: Pie Traynor. The right-handed fielder's glove is stamped "Professional Model" in the pocket and has Traynor's facsimile signature in silver lettering along the pinky finger. The accompanying box features Traynor's portrait image on the cover. The glove displays no use. It is in Excellent to Mint condition and the leather remains soft and supple. The box (8.5 x 9.75 x 3 inches) displays a few light stains and abrasions to the lid, as well as separation along one of the corner seams. Very Good condition overall. This is a rare player-endorsed store-model glove, and a very substantial display piece dating from the height of Traynor's Hall of Fame career. Reserve $200. Estimate $400/$600. SOLD FOR $928.00
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Volvo Construction Equipment President Pat Olney used his bauma 2013 press conference speech to unveil the company's Stage IV/Tier 4 Final emissions technology – a system comprehensively tested in thousands of hours of field trials and already proven in over a million on-highway Volvo Trucks.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has used its international press conference at the bauma 2013 exhibition in Munich to unveil the low-emissions technology used in the company's forthcoming Stage IV/Tier 4 Final-compliant machines. The engine system, a result of thousands of hours of both bench and multi-application field testing – as well as already installed in over one million Volvo Trucks – is set for launch when the new legislation comes into force in January 2014.
President Pat Olney (pictured) also took the opportunity to update the audience on the progress of investments in Europe and other international markets and announced the extensive development pipeline that will see a radically updated product range launched over the next two years.
SCR and increased passive regeneration
Mr. Olney began the press conference by announcing that Volvo CE will use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in addition to a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) in order to meet the requirements of the forthcoming Stage IV/Tier 4 Final emissions legislation, in most instances. The system will feature an updated DPF that generally will not require active regeneration. Particulate matter oxidization will now occur at low exhaust temperatures during normal machine operation.
"Thanks to being part of the Volvo Group our 'new' SCR technology has in fact already been comprehensively tested in over one million SCR-equipped trucks produced by Volvo Trucks since the system was introduced in 2005," Mr. Olney said. "This is in addition to the tens of thousands of hours of testing Volvo CE has conducted in our articulated haulers, wheel loaders and excavators, as well as engine test benches. This real world experience and research makes it clear that not only will our Tier 4 Final-compliant products be environmentally cleaner, they will also use less fuel in most applications.
"We are in the final stages of developing what constitutes a radical overhaul of our product range, one that will see a large number of new machines launched over the next 12 to 24 months," Mr. Olney continued. "Not only will they offer more customer and environmental benefits, these fuel efficient products will also further Volvo CE's progress towards achieving its WWF Climate Savers commitment of reducing CO2 emissions from its machines sold between 2009 and 2014 by 15 million tonnes."
Market matters and investments
Mr. Olney continued his presentation by discussing market conditions and business outlook. He highlighted that in 2012 Volvo Construction Equipment reported broadly flat sales, despite a sharp downturn in market conditions in the second half of the year. The company also reinforced its position as market leader in the all-important Chinese wheel loader and excavator segment, extending its share in 2012 to an unprecedented 15%. The company also produced its second best ever annual output, selling 78,491 machines during the year.
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Well placed for recovery
"Even though we expect 2013 to be a year of sluggish growth overall, Volvo CE continues to invest in innovative products that meet the needs of customers globally," Mr. Olney concluded. "This, coupled with investments in our industrial footprint, means that we are increasingly able to serve the specific needs of customers locally, while at the same time reducing our overall environmental impact."
Mr. Olney was then joined on stage by Björn Ingemanson, president of Volvo Penta. Mr. Ingemanson highlighted that Penta is the Volvo Group's sales channel to the external engine market, and that it was exhibiting at bauma a complete Stage IV/Tier 4 Final compliant engine range for off-road industrial equipment, based on SCR technology.
"Thanks to our engines' fuel efficiency and superior cost of ownership, the Volvo Penta product range has been well received, and we are experiencing strong growth within the off-highway segment," Mr. Ingemanson commented.


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MIFFLINTOWN - Florence Virginia Burdge, 93, of the Bridges at Brookline, Mifflintown, died at 11:42 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Brookline.
Born March 25, 1919, in Lack Township, Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late Harry D. and Bertha V. (Short) Jones. On February 4, 1939, she married Ralph Franklin Burdge Sr., with whom she spent nearly 52 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on December 19, 1990.
Surviving are: three granddaughters, Susan Foster, of State College, Stacey Bell and Angela Carol Bashore, of Mifflin; one brother, Samuel Short Jones, of Elm Croft of Reedsville; and she leaves behind four great grandchildren, Matthew Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Bradley Lipka, and Zach Bell.
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Four sisters, Mary Kay Brumbaugh, May Varner, Ruth Varner, Esther Morrison and one brother, Wilmer Jones, preceded her in death.
Florence was the valedictorian of the Fanette Township High School Class of 1936, and a member of the former Methodist Church in Waterloo. She attended the Central PA Business College and took courses from the University of Nebraska and held a Civil Service appointment in Harrisburg from 1937-1941. After marrying, she was a substitute school teacher in Lack and Tuscarora townships for a number of years.
Mrs. Burdge enjoyed music, having played the piano at several local churches, and giving music lessons. She also wrote poetry and maintained a large garden where she kept beautiful flowers; however, her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family who will miss her dearly.
A graveside service will be private at the Book Cemetery, Shade Valley, with Pastor Judy Rowles officiating.
There will be no viewing, however, family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon, on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown.
For those who wish, memorial contributions in Mrs. Burdge's memory may be made to SUN Home Health Hospice, PO Box 232, Northumberland, PA 17857.
Online tributes and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.


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Baseball Posts 11-2 Victory Over NIU To Claim Series
DEKALB, Ill. - The Ball State baseball team clinched its third Mid-American Conference series victory of the season Friday afternoon as the Cardinals scored 11 runs for the second straight game, taking home an 11-2 victory over hosting Northern Illinois at Ralph McKinzie Field.
The Cardinals (13-36, 8-18 MAC) matched their season-high with 11 runs for the second straight game after posting an 11-10 extra inning victory yesterday afternoon. The back-to-back double-figure scoring outputs for Ball State marks the first time BSU has at least 10 runs in consecutive games since scoring 31 runs in the first two games of a series against Eastern Michigan during the 2010 season.
Junior right-hander Chris Marangon (Maple Valley, Wash./Edmunds CC) posted his second victory in as many days as he worked 5.0 innings and allowed one run on four hits while striking out three batters. Marangon notched the victory yesterday afternoon in relief as he tossed 2.0 shutout innings in the 10-inning victory with four strikeouts. He becomes the first Cardinal to win two games in a weekend series since Jeff Michael posted a pair of relief wins against NIU April 2-4, 2004.
Ball State jumped out of the gate quickly for the second straight game as it plated three runs in the first inning against NIU starter Jake Hermsen. After two quick outs, sophomore Sean Godfrey (New Albany, Ind./New Albany) and redshirt sophomore Billy Wellman (Portland, Ind./Jay County) posted back-to-back singles.
After a walk to Brandon Estep (Selma, Ind./Wapahani) loaded the bases, sophomore T.J. Weir (Kokomo, Ind./Kokomo) lined a two-run single up the middle. Hermsen issued another walk before Elbert Devarie (Kissimmee, Fla./Gateway) reached on a fielding error allowing Estep to score for the 3-0 BSU lead.
The Cardinals added to their lead in the second inning as junior Wes Winkle (Muncie, Ind./Yorktown) led off the inning with a single. After a bunt attempt, Winkle was able to advance all the way to third base on another NIU error. Godfrey continued his torrid weekend as he lined a single into right center field for a 4-0 lead.
Northern Illinois (15-39, 7-19 MAC) struck back in the bottom of the second against Marangon. Jordan Huffman singled and Chris Divarco doubled down the left field line to put two in scoring position with one out. Joe Battaglia lifted a sacrifice fly into right field to plate Huffman to make it a 4-1 contest.
The Cardinals got that run back in the top of the fourth inning on a Winkle run-scoring single for a 5-1 lead. Ball State broke the game open with three more runs in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 8-1. Weir led off the inning with a walk and junior Blake Beemer (Dayton, Ohio/Northmont) singled to end Hermsen's afternoon.
Devarie drove in a run with a ground ball before Winkle posted his second straight RBI single plating Beemer while Winkle advanced all the way to third base on another NIU error. Senior Mitch Widau (Richmond, Ind./Richmond) drove in the Cardinals' eighth run as he singled into left center field.
The Cardinals added to their lead with three more runs in the seventh inning to extend it to 11-1. Beemer and Devarie posted run-scoring singles, while Ball State capped its scoring on the Huskies' sixth error of the afternoon.
Ball State finished the game with 13 hits in the victory while taking advantage of six Northern Illinois fielding errors. Four different Cardinals posted multiple-hit games with Winkle and Weir leading the way with three hits apiece.
Hermsen (3-8) picked up the loss for the Huskies as he allowed seven runs, three earned, on eight hits in 5.0 innings of work.
The Cardinals will go for their first series sweep of the season Saturday afternoon as they face the Huskies at 2 p.m. (CT).


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ECT (electroconvulsive treatment) damages the brain and mind. In many cases, it results in huge permanent gaps in memory for important life events, educational background, and professional skills. The individual may even lose his or her identity. Even when much less harm is done, individuals continue to suffer from ongoing cognitive difficulties with learning and remembering new things, and with unwanted changes in their personalities. Dr. Breggin has now created a free ECT Resources Center that includes (1) a brochure for patients, families, and advocates, (2) introductory scientific articles that cover the field of ECT-induced harm to the brain and mind, and (3) more than 125 articles about ECT with search terms such as "brain damage," "memory loss," "women," and "abuse." The ECT Resources Center will help introduce newcomers to the field and provide research materials for advanced researchers as well.
The most detailed recent publication about the harm associated with ECT is found in a chapter in Dr. Breggins book, Brain-Disabling Treatments in Psychiatry: Drugs, Electroshock and the Psychopharmaceutical Complex, Second Edition (2008).
Dr. Breggin was the medical expert in the first and only electroshock malpractice suit won by the injured patient. He was also the expert in a recent malpractice suit against an ECT doctor that resulted in a settlement of more than $1 million. Dr. Breggin was the medical expert in the first and only electroshock malpractice suit won by the injured patient. He was also the expert in a recent malpractice suit against an ECT doctor that resulted in a settlement of more than $1 million. In February 2016, Dr. Breggin gave a strong critique of ECT on the BBC.
In 2007 a long-term follow-up study of ECT patients conducted by a team of shock-advocates lead by Harold Sackeim confirmed Dr. Breggin's observations that the "treatment" is devastating to the mental functions, frequently causing dementia with permanent disruption of memory and a variety of other cognitive functions.
The acronym ECT stands for "ElectroConvulsive Therapy" (also called EST, for ElectroShock Therapy) a psychiatric treatment in which electricity is applied to the head and passed through the brain to produce a grand mal or major convulsion. The seizure brought about by the electric stimulus closely resembles, but is more rigorous or strenuous than that found in idiopathic epilepsy or in epilepsy following a wide variety of insults to the brain.
Patients given ECT are administered an electric current of sufficient intensity and duration to produce an acute organic brain syndrome, characterized by the classic symptoms of disorientation to time, place, and person; mental deterioration in all intellectual spheres such as abstract reasoning, judgment, and insight; emotional lability with extremes of apathy or euphoria; and overall childlike helplessness.
Animal studies show diffuse brain damage following ECT: the most common findings are petechial or pinpoint hemorrhages throughout the brain and surrounding blood vessels, as well as areas of gliosis and neuronal degeneration, with patches of cell death (ghost cells and neuronophagia). Occasionally larger hemorrhages and edema of the brain are found. These findings are also seen on human autopsies performed on ECT patients.
Electroshock treatment (ECT) was developed in 1938 at a time that lobotomy and insulin coma therapy were already in use. Pioneer advocates of ECT openly admitted that it caused irreversible brain damage. In 1979 Dr. Breggin published the first medical book critical of ECT, Electroshock: Its Brain-Disabling Effects (New York: Springer Publishing Company). Dr. Breggin has advocated the banning of ECT, but it continues to be used extensively in most psychiatric facilities. In 1985 Dr. Breggin presented as the scientific expert on the brain-damaging effects of the treatment at the NIH Consensus Development Conference on ECT.
The best source of up-to-date information on ECT memory loss and brain damage can be found in a chapter in Dr. Breggin's book Brain-Disabling Treatments in Psychiatry (2008).
The following articles present some additional details and a historical perspective on the campaign against ECT.
Articles on Electroshock Therapy (ECT) and its dangers by Dr. Breggin or about his work
The following books by Dr. Breggin provide further information on ECT
Articles on ECT by other researchers (many cited in Dr. Breggin's books and articles)
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A Buffalo man driving a car with a loud exhaust system faces weapons, drug and marijuana charges after being pulled over Thursday on Curtiss Street.
State police said James P. Grey Jr., 69, had a bag of marijuana in the car and loaded handgun in his coat pocket. he was charged with weapons and marijuana possession.
While being processed at Erie County Hiolding Center, authorities discovered five Loritab pills and he was also charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and promoting prison contraband, police added.


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Lillian Bailey Trudeau Richards loves to laugh. A lot. And smile, too.
Her family members say that's helped her live a long, joyous life, but Lillian won't take credit for it.
"It's not my doing," she said from her apartment at the Williamsport Home. "It's by the grace of God."
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Lillian Bailey Trudeau Richards, second from top, is shown during her surprise birthday party. She turned 100 years old on Sept. 18, 2012, and her family celebrated at Country Cupboard, Lewisburg. The family of Lillian Bailey Trudeau Richards poses above during her 100th birthday celebration. She had family from several states attend the surprise party in her honor. At top left is Richards' nursing school graduation photo, and at top right, is her wedding photo to Joseph Trudeau.
Lillian, who turned 100 years old on Sept. 18, 2012, said that eating a balanced diet has helped keep her healthy, along with regular activity, like walking.
Her daughter, Pam Nagy, of Montoursville, is amazed at how busy Lillian keeps her schedule and how fiercely independent she is.
"She's lived alone until he was 97 years old," Nagy said. "But she has a lot of friends here and even does her own laundry."
Nagy said Lillian refuses to go into assisted living because "she wants to do her own thing," which includes preparing her own breakfast and lunch and waking up whenever she likes.
"I have it pretty easy here," Lillian said. "I just have to take care of this old lady," she said with a laugh.
When she was younger, Lillian said she smoked for a bit, until she read a book by Dale Evans in which Evans described how "God took smoking away from her."
Lillian decided she would quit smoking immediately, throwing her cigarettes in the trash can. Later, Nagy recalled, Lillian said her mother's hand was guided by God when she was tempted to take the cigarettes out of the garbage and physically could not.
"She has strong faith, and good reason for it," Nagy said.
A former member of Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church, Lillian now attends church services each Sunday at the Williamsport Home and attends Bible study every other Monday with the Faxon-Kenmar pastor.
Although Lillian was born and raised in Williamsport, she did spend four years pursuing a degree in registered nursing at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. As part of her training, she was sent to New York, so she could practice as a nurse in both states.
She married Joseph Trudeau in 1936 and enjoyed nearly 30 years of marriage with "My Joey" before he passed in 1966.
After he passed away, Lillian began working for the OB-GYN offices of Drs. Hipple, Nelson, Cooper and Lyon, where she worked until her retirement at age 67.
Lillian began working full time after Trudeau's death to support her family, and often stopped at her daughters' homes on her way home from work.
Her granddaughter, Heather Baldwin, said she remembers her Nan stopping by "to use the bathroom" after work, just to see her daughter and grandchildren. Baldwin said when Nan left, she would stop at the picture window so they could wave to each other.
Her family keeps in close contact with her, even though many live across the United States. She has two daughters, Nagy and Patricia "Paddy" Baldwin, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
During a surprise birthday party for her in September at the Country Cupboard, Lewisburg, Lillian was pleased that members of her family traveled from eight states to celebrate with her.
Lillian also was honored by the Lycoming County Commissioners and received an emblem from County Sheriff Mark Lusk, which she joked was a free pass to get out of jail.
"That's one thing about Mother, she always laughs," Nagy said. "She has a sense of humor and she can laugh at herself."
Lillian has seen a lot of changes during her lifetime, but the one modern technology she can't live without is her microwave, which she uses to heat up her meals.
When televisions first came out, Lillian said, "I don't want one of those," and she doesn't use it much today, except to listen to the music channel that's streamed through the Home.
She prefers, instead, to read the large-print editions of "Readers Digest," with her favorite stories being the inspirational ones.
She's been an insulin-dependent diabetic for 70 years, and also has seen changes in the way she manages it.
"When I was younger they told me to cut down on sugar, so I didn't put it in my coffee," Lillian said. "But it's much more than that ... I think having a regular diet and following Dr. [Margrit M.] Shoemaker's ways has helped a lot."
The family credits Shoemaker with saving Lillian's life several times, because she is a doctor who listens and doesn't just shuffle Lillian off because of her age.
"I'd rather have diabetes than other things, because I can control it," Lillian said. She said her favorite food is ice cream, but she can't eat it too often.
"But I don't refuse it," Lillian said with a laugh.
Years ago, Lillian had glass syringes for her insulin, and she had to heat the needles with a spoon over a fire or Bunsen burner. Then, she used the disposable needles, until switching to an insulin pen.
Baldwin said it took her a long time to accept using the insulin pen because she was so accustomed to using syringes from her years as a nurse.
The family said monitoring Lillian's blood sugar also has helped them know when she was having health issues, because her blood sugar would spike whenever something was wrong - even if she didn't get a fever or have other symptoms.
"She had her appendix out at 95 years old with no fever," Nagy said, adding that Lillian had her hernia repaired over the summer.
Although Lillian leads an active life, participating in Bible class and the Red Hat Ladies Society at the Home, she still takes time for a "lazy day" every now and then.
Nagy said her mother also has been a source of strength for her, as well as an inspiration.
"When my husband passed in 2000, she spent a month with me," Nagy said. "She helped me deal with the anger, frustration and tears ... she wasn't just my mom, but we were sisters in kind."
When Nagy decided to move back to Pennsylvania from Ohio, Lillian helped her clean the garage and haul things to the curb.
"Here she was, 80 years old, moving scraps of wood," Nagy said. "She said, 'we've got work to do, Pammy' ... I don't know where she gets all her strength."
Nagy and Baldwin both recalled the love Lillian had for Trudeau, saying "no one could fill Joey's shoes."
Lillian said she and her sisters - the late Martha Patterson and Dorothy Bostley - all married men named Joe, so they had to say "my Joe" for clarity.
Baldwin said that after Pop-Pop died, Lillian moved in with her family, staying in the room across from hers.
"She had a white Bible with a zipper and I would crawl into bed with her so we could read the Ruth and Naomi story from the 'Jesus book,' " Baldwin recalled. "She was very close with all of her nieces and nephews, too, and help take care of them when they were growing up."
"I keep in touch with them and they keep in touch with me," Lillian said about her family.
Lillian proudly displays in her living room part of the silver tea set she received as a 25th wedding anniversary gift.
"She loves polishing silver," Baldwin joked, saying she was going to bring over some of her silver for Lillian to clean.
"I've been blessed and privileged to live this long and see my grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up," Lillian said with a smile. "I take it day by day."


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SYCAMORE - Talk about a reversal of fortune.
The last time Hopewell-Loudon played, it managed just 24 points in a 60-24 loss to Van Buren.
Three days later, Chieftain coach Adam Smith was in Sycamore, watching his team not only score, but keep the Warriors from scoring.
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Hopewell-Loudon's Tyler Imes blocks a shot from Mohawk's Mitch Parker during Friday's game in Sycamore.
Using a 15-4 rebounding advantage, H-L surged ahead in the first quarter Friday night at Mohawk. Ryan Lommerse made two free throws. Tyler Imes made a jumper. Garrett Sendelbach converted a layup.
It was 6-0.
Lommerse made a 3 from the left wing.
It was 9-0.
Imes made a layup, Gauge Sadler hit back-to-back 3s, and Hill had a stick back.
The first quarter was over. The Chieftains led the Warriors 19-0. Mohawk committed six turnovers, and missed eight shots. It also missed three free throws.
It continued in the second quarter, as H-L opened with an 11-0 run. Waleed Salem's free throw made it 30-0 with five minutes left in the half.
"We scored 24 points in four quarters on Tuesday, so, no, we've never scored the first 30 in the game," Smith said. "Our pressure really got to them, and we stressed to our guys we really wanted to get out and run."
"It was great," said Imes, who finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds. "It made everything just fun, took all the stress out. Just had a great time."
Mohawk's first points came when Hunter Fitschen connected on a 3 in the right corner. The basket came with 4:48 left in the second quarter. While Mohawk's offense got going after that, the game never was close, and the Chieftains won, 72-48.
H-L improved to 3-5, 3-0 in the Midland Athletic League. The Warriors fell to 0-6, 0-3 in the MAL.
Mohawk's offense was hurt in the early going when Mitch Parker picked up two quick fouls.
"It hurts, definitely," Mohawk coach Mike Mathey said. "But like I told the guys, 'when Mitch goes out, we've got to work through it. We just can't be relying on Mitch Parker. We're a team.'"
Parker ended up leading all scorers with 19 points, but all of those came after halftime. Hopewell-Loudon got 11 points from Lommerse, 10 from Hill and nine from Sadler. It also held a 52-22 rebounding edge. Hill had eight of those boards.
"Tyler Imes got a lot of rebounds, Weston got a lot of rebounds, and what we haven't been doing, they got the rebound and they looked for the outlet pass up the floor," Smith said, "rather than looking to hand the ball to the point guard and walk the ball up."
Mohawk got 13 points from Brayden Dunlap, who made three 3-pointers. The Warriors outscored the Chieftains, 41-35 in the second half.
"They didn't give up," Mathey said of his squad. "They could easily have folded in when we were down 27-0, but they played hard to the very last whistle, and that's all I ask."


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on February 19, 2013 - 11:07 PM
NIAGARA FALLS – Mounting tensions between Mayor Paul A. Dyster and the City Council boiled over Tuesday night as the two sides argued about how to solve a fiscal crisis that threatens to bankrupt the city by summer.
After weeks of indirect criticism, city leaders had it out at the Council's bimonthly work session, fighting over cultural arts funding, city spending and the dispute with the Seneca Nation of Indians.
The session actually began and ended amicably, with both sides promising to work together in the coming months to solve the city's many financial issues.
But for most of the meeting, residents were treated to a rare public airing of grievances by the normally stoic Dyster and city lawmakers who have seemed emboldened since last year's grueling budget process.
The hottest topic was the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, which received $30,000 in city funds in the 2013 budget before the Council unexpectedly slashed the funding.
Dyster has said his ties to the organization made the cultural hub an easy political target, a charge the Council denies, and one of Buffalo's top philanthropic organizations offered to provide $15,000 for the organization if the city contributes the other half.
"We're here to plead with you that you take us up on our offer," Robert D. Gioia, president of the John R. Oishei Foundation, told the Council Tuesday. "We have invested, we have skin in the game with you folks" because of $10 million in Niagara Falls charitable funding given by the foundation in recent years.
Members of the three-man Council majority, who engineered the cuts, said they appreciated the offer. "But we're going in a different direction," Council Chairman Glenn A. Choolokian said, declining the assistance.
"We have bills to pay, and we will be responsible at the end of the day, not you, Mr. Gioia, with all due respect," said Councilman Sam F. Fruscione.
The Council majority has been slashing budgeted items such as the arts funding in an attempt to store enough money in a contingency account so that the city can make a $5 million debt payment later in the year.
Dyster plans on making that payment with Seneca Niagara Casino funds that he believes will be freed up after the dispute between the Senecas and state is settled later in the year – money the city does not have in its coffers now and which the Council doubts it will ever get.
"We're trying to survive here, to keep this city alive," said Councilman Robert Anderson Jr. "We don't have it, and it looks like we're not going to get it."
That exchange set the stage for a full-blown debate on the city's fiscal strategy for the coming year.
Dyster defended the practice of budgeting the casino funds, saying he is confident – as a third-party beneficiary to New York State's case against the Senecas – that the state will win the arbitration and the casino funds will flow.
"Our expectation is that the State of New York will be vindicated in that arbitration," the mayor said. "We're tracking that very closely."
He also said the Council had a chance during the budget process to downsize city government – Dyster originally proposed layoffs and leaving positions vacant after retirements – but chose to make temporary fixes.
He also has questioned the legality of the Council disregarding an approved city budget document, saying it creates disarray in all facets of city government and makes the city an unattractive business partner.
Controller Maria C. Brown confirmed that the city will be in serious trouble come June – when a $5 million debt payment on a state-mandated courthouse is due – if it does not receive the casino funds before then.
Brown said the city's cash flow situation is more dire than last year, when it briefly considered dipping into a New York Power Authority improvement fund to stave off layoffs.
The Council instead cut financial ties with the state's Niagara Falls development agency.
The state and the Seneca Nation are expected to complete arbitration this summer. The Nation has withheld more than $500 million in revenues from Niagara Falls and other municipalities because it feels the state violated its gambling exclusivity agreement with racetrack casinos.
Councilman Charles Walker said city leaders need to find a remedy in case the casino revenues never come – and to find it soon.
"We can't do this separately," Walker said of the Council and the mayor. "We have to do this thing together. We should be talking about that now, and not waiting until June to figure this out."
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James B. Devine died March 4, 2014, due to complications with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 86.
James was born Sept. 13, 1926, to James and Mary Devine and raised in Medford, Mass. He volunteered at age 17 in the Navy and served in South Pacific on Destroyer Escort during World War II.
James graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in journalism. As a lifelong Red Sox fan, he worked as a sports writer until he was hired by American Airlines in the PR department in 1955 at its corporate headquarters in NYC. James helped to usher in the age of passenger jet travel. He moved his family in 1969 to Hawaii to oversee American Airlines' expansion to South Pacific destinations.
After retirement, he moved to San Francisco with his wife, Meg, to start photo development business. They started vacationing in Lake Tahoe in 1980, and they soon bought a residence in Incline Village. James lived here the past 30 years even after his beloved wife, Marguerite Clark Devine, died in 1999.
James Devine is survived by his sons, Kevin C. Devine and James A. Devine; daughters Carol Devine Rusley and Susan Devine Meredith; brother, John Devine; sister, Helen Devine; and grandchildren, Jack Rusley, Douglas Rusley, Kevin Rusley, Patrick Devine, Nicholas Devine, Maile Devine, Conor Devine and Tess Devine.
Funeral services will take place Friday, March 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Incline Village. A reception to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 701 Mt. Rose Highway, Incline Village, NV 89451.


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= to bro, brother, dude, man, or friend
hey broseph, whats going on tonight ?
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The coolest motherfucker you know.
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додав The Brosephs 04 Січня 2008
The highest rank a bro can obtain in all of brodom. Totally brotastic, hella tan, and consumes only beefs broganoff and Natty Light.
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додав GSOV 15 Грудня 2009
Noun. Term of endearment. Also a way of life for some people in the Midwest. (synonyms: bro, chief, boss, dude)
How's it going, Broseph?
додав Chris VanKula 01 Вересня 2005
Another term for bro, but by a more select few.
Largely used in the late 70's-mid 80's and is bein brought back in punk culture. Brospehine is the female equivalent.
Largely used in the late 70's-mid 80's and is bein brought back in punk culture. Brospehine is the female equivalent.
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term used to described a good friend/s, combination of the word bro or brother, and the name joseph... although the term has nothing to do with anyone named joseph. can be considered an evolved form of the standard "bro"
Sup man? not a lot just chillin broseph.
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Used primarily as a substitute for, "Damn you're pretty fucking cool and sometimes I wish we could have sex even though we're two really, really, extremely hetero males."
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