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"Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." -- George Bernard Shaw
Years ago, Apple attended many professional conferences annually such as SIGGRAPH, Educause, Supercomputing and Macworld to name a few. In time, Apple felt that participation was no longer required. However, times have changed and so has Apple. What would be the effect if Apple were to make a return?
The Wayback Machine
Once upon a time, Apple was immersed in the sciences. That was natural, based on its existence solely as a company that made a first-class UNIX operating system and some really good, integrated desktop computational hardware and graphics systems. Apple routinely attended, at various times, the American Geophysical Union annual meeting, RSNA (radiology), Educause (education), FOSE (Government IT), SIGGRAPH (advanced graphics), Supercomputing, Macworld and many more, including various biotech conferences.
Supporting science and technology is a prestigious affair, and Apple benefitted greatly in terms of technical respect in the 1998 to 2005 timeframe. Astronomers were buying Powerbooks right and left, Apple hardware was selling well into the military and enterprise, and while not the leader, some serious and substantial supercomputers and clusters were built from Apple Xserve rack mounted units.
Unfortunately, that existence as a vendor of premium computing and graphics equipment is a low volume, low revenue operation, and when Apple saw the opportunity to turn towards the consumer, big time, with iPods, iTunes and Intel processors (to gain virtualization), things changed radically. Apple consistently and forcefully used its experience in technology to grow into a consumer electronics giant, the likes of which the world has never seen.
That meant, with a national chain of retail stores, Apple could leave that hard won heritage behind. Consumers no longer cared whether their Macs had gcc installed. Rather, it was time for music and video. The tiresome, expensive and resource draining conferences could be left behind.
Those conferences had significant drawbacks.
- An infrastructure for an inventory of Apple demo and booth equipment had to be staffed and funded. There was storage, shipping, maintaining, replacing and order fulfillment by Apple managers planning the booths. Plus, expensive booth equipment, tables, structures, signage, chairs, carpet, etc had to be designed and purchased -- or rented.
- There were other expenses that accumulated. Some literature was produced, but Apple generally shied away from "dream" brochures in the name of being green. It was to its detriment. Swag/tchotchkes were mandatory. These conferences charge monstrous fees for floor space, electrical power and receptacles and Internet access. And then there was lead tracking which, it turned out, connected Apple with technical leaders who were jazzed about Apple and its allure, but often turned out not to be big spenders.
- Apple employees spent a lot of time away from other duties attending and supporting the booths at the conferences. Not to mention travel, lodging and food expenses.
- Regular Apple employees from Cupertino, in general, while not briefed on Apple's secret plans, had some glimmer of what was afoot and were often targets of the press and curious technologists. They would be pumped for secrets at those conferences. Leaks were risked.
- Professionals at these conferences sought the opportunity to steer Apple toward their own special technical needs. Those needs often conflicted with what Apple knew was necessary to move into the consumer market. What was supposed to be a technical collaboration turned out to be a one-way street. Apple employees had to remain aloof, and that was bad form in the professional community.
The more successful Apple was in the consumer field and with its retail stores, the more Apple realized that these conferences were expensive, time consuming and risky. It was far better for retail store employees to engage the Apple customer. While the Apple retail store employee is very well versed in Apple products, being removed from Cupertino, they pose little risk of spilling Apple secrets.
Apple's Supercomputing booth in 2004 - inspiring the scientist
Fast Forward: 2013
In the world of high technology, nothing stays the same forever. Ideas that once seemed eminently reasonable go out of fashion, only to be resurrected in response to changing conditions.
For example, Apple is a more mature company today than it was just a few years ago. There is no longer the lurid specter of a Steve Jobs keynote at a Macworld conference where, giddy with anticipation, attendees would wait for "One More Thing." Or fish around under their seats for some secret surprise taped there. Apple, under Tim Cook, is a workaday technical giant, and its products are first class, but some of the sizzle seems gone.
Technical thought leaders no longer have to fight the PC/Mac wars with their IT managers. It's a BYOD free for all. Professors with a giant Apple Cinema display on their desks are no longer looked upon with envy and a bit of nervous derision for being both willing outcasts and offbeat visionaries.
In fact, Apple is so mainstream today that, in some circles, it's considered cool to be in the Android camp, just so one can tout a certain independence from a technical behemoth. That, in turn, has left Apple in a bit of a funk. Tim Cook is a low key kind of guy, Apple competitors are using every trick imaginable to gain traction in the tablet arena and Apple's cachet of extreme technology and coolness compared to the intellectual destitution of the PC world is dissipating. That's mostly because of the differentiation of technology on the PC desktop, and to some extent, the notebook, has changed its character.
Tablets look a lot alike these days, and while the underlying technology of Apple remains superior, it's easier for competitors to compare themselves to the simpler physical presentation of a tablet. See, for example this ad from Amazon. That's why many are calling for Apple to reinvigorate its presence of the desktop, if for no other reason, to bring back that sense of computational power and beautiful hardware. It would be all the more prominent and distinctive in the vacuum of the Post-PC era.
Another thing that Apple might consider is to cash in on the respect and excitement people have for Apple products in all areas: science, technology, enterprise, government and military. If there's one thing that Apple can do it ignite that sense of participation in community, it would be the return, in some limited fashion to these conferences.
Sit down, educate, explain, inspire the thought leaders.
Are Consumers Just Droids?
In today's voracious consumerism, many people feel that they're just fodder to be exploited for the the sake of a company's wealth plus knowledge about their private life. Every day, we read about how some company is prying into our personal information or overcharging for what should be every day, essential services, primarily because the competition has so many cutthroat technologies at its disposal. We want to respect a company for what it's delivering, and, fortunately, Apple still maintains considerable respect both in product design and protecting our privacy.
On the other hand, there is no visible punctuation of that corporate philosophy in the world of look-alike, work-alike tablets and smartphones. Apple is not seen as collaborating with the technical leaders in business and science to advance any kind of worthy endeavor. Apple takes it for granted that customers will chose the iPad and iPhone because Apple is, well, Apple. Consumerism has its price.
Corporations engage their community of customers in many ways. There are charitable donations, community functions and the support of important efforts in health, education, and research. For example, IBM just fed Watson 600,000 pages of medical research on cancer and is preparing to, in turn, ask Watson some serious, interesting questions about cancer. A supporting infrastructure of working with its most capable customers helps a company both understand them and, in turn, make a worthy contribution to society. In turn, that visible, newsworthy endeavor engenders consumer loyalty.
IBM's Watson. The physicality is awesome. (Image credit: IBM)
Attending professional conferences, engaging the community, and looking beyond the next tiresome milestone for song downloads is something that a maturing Apple may well want to return to. Think of the excitement of seeing Apple employees actually attend a Macworld and engage its customers. It would be like a homecoming.
The company that championed what people can achieve with its products has to occasionally feed the fires by showing some leadership and nursing those flames of passion and creative play in a very public way.
In a mad world of consumerism and social media gong mostly insane, I wonder if it might not be time for Apple to retake the high ground in terms of its connection to the technical community. It would have to solve the tactical problems I listed above and then judiciously reestablish its leadership in terms of what all can achieve together rather than how many billions Apple can accumulate.
Macworld/iWorld would be great place to start.


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Crewdson is a genius. If you've never seen his work in person, I can't take your assessment seriously.
Crewdson is a genius. If you've never seen his work in person, I can't take your assessment seriously.
So apparently my signature was full of dead links after a few years away...
A short addendum. Dialogue is, of course, vital to a forum and is the idea upon which it is based. Thing is, we don't have to be so negative all the time. If someone makes a post about something they like, why is it always that among the first replies people feel the need to chime in that they *don't* like that thing? Too often people seem allergic to other people liking what they themselves don't like. If someone asks what the forum thinks of something, it should be expected to get both positive and negative replies. But if someone just wants to bring up something he or she appreciates and think others might, too, are disparaging remarks really necessary? If you don't like something, wouldn't it be better to withhold criticism when it wasn't solicited and post, instead, on the topic of something that you *do* like? That would seem to be a much more valuable, constructive approach to things.
So apparently my signature was full of dead links after a few years away...
Based on the title of the OP I thought that he might have made a movie. I'd imagine a movie with every scene having the attention to detail that he puts into his still photographs would be pretty amazing, at least from a cinematographer's standpoint.
I agree completely. I heard once a while back that he was doing some motion picture work, but I haven't heard anything about it since. It was a short blurb in design magazine and mentioned him developing very advanced lighting setups that would move dynamically relative to changing camera position or something like that. I don't suppose anyone remembers that, do they?
So apparently my signature was full of dead links after a few years away...
Cool! I always enjoy seeing artists at work and behind-the-scenes, especially photographers. Thanks for letting us know about this.
I agree with you about the hateful remarks. I think there is enough room in the world for all photography types. I dig Crewdson's work and when I first learned of his huge sets and lighting experts, shutting down city blocks, removing distracting signs, it got me to thinking about the question "what makes a photographer a photographer?" I'm not trying to hijack your thread, but rather point out that Crewdson is as thought provoking in his methodology as he is with his photography.
That view is ideal and benefits everyone when the participating forum members have the same constructive approach as you do.
Some just like the anonymous benefit of "handles" or "nicknames" that allow them to spew nonsense without personal accountability. Those posts are only constructive if they make a point. If it's pointless, why even acknowledge it? If that member continues, add them to your ignore list and move along. I have found my list growing in recent weeks. My reading in this forum is more enjoyable because of it.
Looks very interesting, thanks. Look foreward to seeing the film
It's the internet. Haters gonna hate. I also like his work and will be looking for this film. Always interesting to see how the sausage is made whether you eat it or not.
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Members of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce's Transport Forum said a new railway station should be built at the airport, with links to Doncaster Central railway station and Sheffield station.
They outlined the potential scheme as part of an open consultation around the future of Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises, which are due for renewal in February 2016.
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Mt. Zion to Present The Bowling Family
ESTO � Mt. Zion Independent Baptist Church will welcome The Bowling Family at 7 p.m. on March 22. This is sure to be a wonderful evening full of praise with Mike and Kelly Bowling and Terah Crabb Penhallow. Pastor Steve Boroughs invites everyone to come enjoy some great southern gospel singing about our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. This is a free concert, a love offering will be accepted. The church is located at 3205 Highway 2 in Esto. For more information call 547-5302.
Red Hill Mission Supper
BONIFAY � Red Hill United Methodist Church will be holding their Forth Friday Mission Supper at 5 p.m. on March 22. The menu will be catfish filets, smoked chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, cheese grits, hushpuppies, dessert and tea. We are a small church having a good time in the Lord. Donations will be accepted. If you need directions to the church contact Linda Yarbrough after 5:30 p.m. at 334-684-3106.
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CHIPLEY � The First United Methodist Church of Chipley will again host the Chipley Ministerial Association�s Annual Holy Week Services from March 25 to 29. The services will begin each day at 12 p.m., in the Sanctuary and will conclude with a �soup and sandwich� lunch in the John Wesley Building. As is the tradition, each service will consist of special music and a short devotional given by a different pastor each day. The speakers for this year are on Monday March 25, the Rev. Kermit Soileau, Pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church. Tuesday�s speaker will be the Rev. Ward Clarke of St. Matthew�s Episcopal Church and on Wednesday, the Rev. Mike Orr of the First Baptist Church will give the devotion. The Rev. Clint Ellis, Pastor of Holmes Creek Baptist Church will speak on Thursday and Good Friday�s message will be given by the Rev. Vince Spencer, of New Life Fellowship Assembly of God Church. After each day�s service a �soup and sandwich� luncheon will be served in the John Wesley Building. The service and luncheon will be timed so that you can attend both the service and luncheon and still return to work by 1 p.m. There is no charge for participating in the service or the luncheon although an �Agape Plate� will be placed at each end of the Alter to allow those who wish to contribute to the Ministerial Association�s Benevolent Fund that provides lodging for distressed travelers. The First United Methodist Church is located next to the Washington County Courthouse at the top of hill on Highway 90, 1285 Jackson Ave. Come and worship with us each day, the entire community is invited to attend these services. For additional information you may contact the church office at 638-0010.
FUMC Youth Present Stations of the Cross
CHIPLEY � The Youth Fellowship of Chipley First United Methodist Church will present the �Stations of the Cross� at 6:30 p.m., on Friday evening March 29. The �Stations of the Cross� is a visual reenactment of the days leading up to Jesus� crucifixion. This performance will be given on the stage of our new John Wesley Building. Chipley United Methodist Church is located at 1285 Jackson Avenue, next to the Washington County Courthouse at the top of the hill on Highway 90. The entire community is invited to attend this service. Come and worship with us, you might just find that missing link in your life. For additional information on this service you may contact, Luke Schofield, Youth Minister at 638-0010.
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St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
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Holy Thursday, March 28 held at St. Anne, Marianna at 7 p.m.
Good Friday, �Veneration of the Cross� at St. Joseph at 3 p.m.
Easter Vigil held at St. Joseph at 8 p.m.
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GRACEVILLE � Come and experience the expansion of God's power at Impact Church "Launch Conference". This grand event will be held at the Graceville Civic Center at 6 p.m. on March 29th and at 7 p.m., on March 30. Our guest speakers will be Apostle Mark Pickett of Impact Church & Apostle Mark T. Jones, Sr. of Center for Manifestation (Tampa). For more information visit us at www.impactchurchfl.org or call the Church Office at 372-2883.
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS � Saint Agatha�s Episcopal Church will sponsor a Cooked to Order Breakfast, from 7 to 11 a.m. on April 6. Breakfast plates will be $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for a child 10 and under. Breakfast will include eggs, grits/home fries, pancakes, bacon/sausage, toast, sausage gravy on biscuits or toast, juice/milk/coffee, there will also be healthy choice items. Breakfast will be served in the Parish Hall located at 150 Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. All proceeds will benefit the building and grounds fund.
Fine Art Series
MARIANNA � St. Luke�s Episcopal Church will be hosting the Troy University Vocal Jazz Chorus at 4 p.m. on April 14. There will be a meet the artist�s reception following the recital. Donations will be accepted for the Fine Arts Series. For more information call 482-2431.
Saint Agatha Cooked to Order Breakfast
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS � Saint Agatha�s Episcopal Church will sponsor a Cooked to Order Breakfast, from 7 to 11 a.m. on May 4. Breakfast plates will be $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for a child 10 and under. Breakfast will include eggs, grits/home fries, pancakes, bacon/sausage, toast, sausage gravy on biscuits or toast, juice/milk/coffee, there will also be healthy choice items. Breakfast will be served in the Parish Hall located at 150 Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. All proceeds will benefit the building and grounds fund.
Lakeview 2nd Friday Night Sing
CARYVILLE � Lakeview United Methodist Church on Pate Pond Road will be having their 2nd Friday Night Sing at 6:30 p.m. on March 8 featuring Broken Strings. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 547-3231.
Financial Peace University Provides Hope To Families In Chipley
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Year 9:
- To embed and introduce topics and skills that students will come across at KS4 and KS5 level (and beyond) in a supportive and creative environment.
- To encourage students to have a passion and curiosity for learning.
- To develop students who are not afraid to fail – who dare to dream, and are equipped with the confidence and resilience they will need in order to be successful not only at KS4 and KS5 level, but in their lives outside of school.
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- Poetry from around the world
- 19th century short stories
- Shakespeare
- Spoken language (oracy)
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Assessment Summary:
Assessment for students in Y9 is overseen by their class teacher/s. There will typically be one assessment per half-term, undertaken within classrooms; these assessments test a range of skills including reading, writing and spoken language. There is also an end of year exam, set and marked by the English department, which is undertaken in formal examination conditions.
Equipment/ Suggested Reading:
Students are recommended to attend every lesson equipped with at least one black pen, a ruler and a green pen. Coloured pens/ highlighters can also be useful.
There is no revision guide for Y9 students, although they are welcome to purchase a GCSE revision guide from the English department (via Parent Pay) for £5.50.
Career Relevance:
Having a firm and secure grasp of the English language, and being able to confidently explore and engage with a range of literature texts from both the past and present, is of vital importance in our modern world. Students who work hard in their English lessons – whatever their starting point – will find that they develop not only a wide knowledge base, but also a variety of transferable skills that will serve them well wherever their future pathways lead.
Years 10 & 11:
English at Stratton leads to two GCSEs. One in GCSE English Language and the other in GCSE English Literature.
GCSE English Language enables students of all abilities to develop the skills they need to read, understand and analyse a wide range of different texts covering the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries as well as to write clearly, coherently and accurately. This course is assessed through two examinations at the end of the course. There is no coursework component for this subject.
English Literature will enable all students to develop their reading and analytical skills through the study of a range of texts from different time periods. This course is assessed through two examinations at the end of the course. There is no coursework component for this subject.
It is expected that almost all students will study both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
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English Language – AQA
All texts in the examination will be unseen.
Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing
- What is assessed? Section A: Reading one literature fiction text Section B: Writing descriptive or narrative writing
- Assessment: Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE
- Questions: Reading (40 marks) (25%) – one single text 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) 2 longer form questions (2 x 8 marks) 1 extended question (1 x 20 marks). Writing (40 marks) (25%) 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)
Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives
- What is assessed? Section A: Reading one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text Section B: Writing writing to present a viewpoint
- Assessment: Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE
- Questions: Reading (40 marks) (25%) – two linked texts 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) 2 longer form questions (1 x 8, 1 x 12 marks) 1 extended question (1 x 16 marks). Writing (40 marks) (25%) 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)
Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language
- What is assessed? (AO7–AO9) – presenting, responding to questions and feedback, use of Standard English
- Assessment: Teacher set throughout course, marked by teacher, separate endorsement (0% weighting of GCSE)
Sixth Form:
Additional information
Here are some of the trips we have previously run in English:
Theatre trips to Othello, Midsummer Night's Dream, Blood Brothers, The Thirty-Nine Steps, A View From the Bridge, An Inspector Calls
London: The Globe, The Tate, The Tate Modern
Debating Competitions
Dickens' World
A Level lecture days
AQA's GCSE Poetry Live event


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The success of the Battle of the Books program is vitally dependent on the many dedicated volunteers. The question writers and readers are a major component to the success of the competition. Many of the volunteers return year after year because they enjoy the experience and enthusiasm of the participants and their families! They are current and former library employees, teachers, and school and college librarians.


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South Dakota's Joe Glenn on UC Davis Win, Kansas Game
It's been about 50 weeks since the University of South Dakota football team has prepared for a game after winning the week before, but that's the case in Vermillion this week, as the Coyotes bask in the glow of a 10-7 victory over UC Davis last Saturday, a victory that head coach Joe Glenn says lifted a huge weight off of this program, which had lost nine straight:
Early on Saturday there was some cause for concern, when the Coyote defense forced a Davis fumble just three plays in, but USD failed to take advantage, missing a 30-yard field goal and coming away with no points. It was missed opportunities like that that plagued this team last season, but Coach Glenn saw something different from this year's team:
On defense, with Davis keying heavily on all-conference linebacker Tyler Starr, it was another linebacker, Keyen Lage, who stepped up and led the Coyotes with eight tackles, a sack, and some other big plays to keep his team in it:
It was a little bit of everything for the USD special teams, and freshman kicker Mile Bergner, Saturday. There was a botched snap on a punt and a missed 30-yard field goal, but there were also three punts inside the Davis 20, and the game winning 39-yard field goal in the 4th quarter, helping Bergner secure Missouri Valley Conference Special Teams Play of the Week honors:
Offensively, newcomers Trevor Bouma and Jordan Roberts calmed any fears of a lack of a running game for USD, as the duo, filling in for the injured Jasper Sanders, combined for 161 yards on 27 rushes, averaging close to six yards a carry.
That took some of the pressure off of quarterback Josh Vander Maten, who only managed 35 yards of running and 914 yards of passing, but could have used some help from his receivers:
Some of Vander Maten's biggest plays came on the game's final drive, when the Coyotes, up by three with about four minutes left, strung together a seven play drive, including three first downs, to run out the clock and seal the victory:
Even though USD has a tough test coming up at Kansas Saturday night, Coach Glenn says he's not done enjoying last weekend's victory just yet:
As for Coach Charlie Weis' Jayhawks team, they can relate to what South Dakota went through in 2012, as Kansas won just one time and are riding an 11-game losing streak.
Coach Glenn says his team, after last week's win, and victories by FCS teams North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, Northern Illinois, Eastern Washington over FBS schools, is heading to Lawrence in the right frame of mind:
The Coyotes and Jayhawks kickoff at 6:00pm Saturday night.


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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Tuesday, January 7, 2014) – The Colorado Rapids acquired winger Marvin Chávez from the San Jose Earthquakes today, adding the Honduran National Team and MLS veteran to the squad. In exchange, Colorado sent midfielder Atiba Harris to San Jose.
"Marvin is a dynamic attacking player with a lot of international experience, who can both create and score goals," said Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo. "We're eager to bring him into our squad and help him get settled in Colorado. We would also like to thank Atiba for his work here last year. He was a true professional and we wish him the best."
Chávez, 30, is a five-year veteran of Major League Soccer, having played the last two seasons in San Jose after three with FC Dallas. In two seasons with the Earthquakes, Chávez played 42 matches (35 starts), scoring four goals and adding 14 assists, and being named to the 2012 MLS All-Star Team. In two and a half seasons with Dallas, the winger played 54 games (43 starts) with eight goals and six assists.
The attacking wide player started his career in Honduras, playing for CD Victoria from 2005-08 and Marathón in 2008-09 before coming to MLS. With the Honduran National Team, Chávez has made 37 appearances, including qualifying matches for the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups and in the 2009 and 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cups, scoring four goals in total. Chávez holds a green card and will not count as an International Player on the Rapids' roster.
Harris, 28, played 29 games (24 starts) with the Rapids in 2013, with five goals and an assist. He has played eight seasons in MLS for five different teams, playing a total of 167 matches (133 starts).
Colorado holds the 11th overall selection in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, to take place on January 16 in Philadelphia, and the Rapids will open preseason in late January. The Rapids season starts on March 15 at New York Red Bulls, with the Home Opener at Dick's Sporting Goods Park against the Portland Timbers on March 22. For more information on the club, or to purchase season tickets, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com or call 303-825-GOAL.
Marvin Chávez
Last Team: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)


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Fire Department History
by Chief Richard Tortorelli (ret.)
The first efforts by the citizens of Milford to protect their property from fire by modern methods was in 1840. Jacob Fuller, Reuben Hutchinson, Jacob Gutterson, John Hutchinson, Daniel Burns, Freeman Hutchinson, Moses Foster and Charles A. Burns were appointed to a committee by the town to purchase an apparatus and equipment. They purchased what was considered at the time state of the art fire apparatus paying $400 for a hand tub named the Torrent, a 1820 Hunneman. History before this date is not very clear regarding the equipment for fire protection, but it is reasonable to believe that a volunteer company more generally known as a "bucket brigade" was in existence.
The Town purchased another piece of apparatus in 1854 named the Souhegan built in 1853. In 1857 a constitution was formed. On February 5, 1858 John Powers made a motion to form a committee for the purpose of placing a warrant article for a salary of the firemen for their services to the town. The warrant passed which paid $10 a year to the firemen of Milford.
In 1860 an inventory of the Department showed a value $4,533.13, which included both pieces of apparatus, The Torrent and The Souhegan with ample hose and carriage facilities, including 2 fire extinguishers.
On January 2, 1875 by vote of the organization of the Torrent engine company was placed out of commission, united with the Souhegan Hose company and became the Union Company. In 1876 another piece of apparatus was purchased and called the Neptune No. 3. It was originally built for Waltham Massachusetts in 1841. It was not until almost a year later that the 39 member company was formed.
In 1891 the Fire Department relocated from the building on the west side of the Oval to its new quarters in the basement of the Town Hall. In 1891 the fire engineers purchased two hose carriages, The Souhegan and The Eagle and a hook and ladder wagon named Alert. With its well equipped department, which was considered one of the best town sized fire departments in the State, the work of protecting the property of the Town of Milford was continued through the 1890's when owing to the introduction of the new water system. At that point the Department was reorganized and reduced from 88 members to 36 members. Eagle Hose company 12 members, Souhegan Hose Company 12 members Alert hook and ladder 12 members and then increased to 16 members.
On February 25, 1901 after a special department meeting the department formed the local Firemen's Relief Association which is still existence today.
The department purchased their first motorized apparatus in 1920, Engine 1 was a 1920 American LaFrance, triple combination pumper,350 G.P.M rotary gear pump, 30 gallon soda and acid chemical tank, right hand drive, four cylinder motor, chain drive with solid rubber tires that held 1200 feet of hose. The original cost was $10,000 and was in service for 29 years. In 1929 a second engine was purchased it was a 1929 American LaFrance/GMC, triple combination pumper, 500 G.P.M. rotary gear pump, 50 gallon booster tank, six cylinder (Buick motor) and 1200 feet of hose storage. Original cost was $5,000 and was in service for 23 years. In 1931 a city service ladder truck was purchased. Ladder 1 was a Providence combination ladder/GMC, 80 gallon booster tank, 125 G.P.M.. 200 feet of ground ladders, floodlights and a generator. It cost the Town $6,500 and was in service for 26 years. The department continues to replace its apparatus with modern day equipment when they reach approximately 20 years of service.
The fire station was relocated after 83 years from the Town Hall when in 1974 a new and modern station (at that time) was constructed on its current location at 39 School Street.
In 1986 the first full time Fire Chief was hired, currently there are now 4 full time positions within the feire department and authorization for 48 on-call members.


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Larval Lab Lights Up
The Ichthyology students observed Zebrafish larvae exhibiting positive phototaxis, a tendency to move towards the light. In this experiment, half of a glass tank was covered in foil to create dark conditions and students watched as the larvae settled themselves in the lighted portion. Check out video from this lab.


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The HRV boys basketball team lost 56-46 to Barlow Friday night, falling to 3-3 in the Mt. Hood Conference and 6-8 on the season. Please see details in the Wednesday, Jan. 16 edition of the Hood River News.
Sandy 56, HRV 45
SANDY — Coming off a big 68-59 home win over Central Catholic on Jan. 3, the last thing HRV coach Tom Ames wanted Tuesday at Sandy was a letdown. And for a half, it looked like the Eagles might be well on their way to a 4-1 conference record. But an inexplicably poor second half cost HRV a chance to solidify its standing, falling 56-45. "The fans got their money's worth tonight," Ames said. "Two games for the price of one. "We played well the first half, but the second was a flashback to the Pendleton tournament. We missed shots, stood around and never got into our offense." After putting together a solid first half, the Eagles (3-2, 6-7) went ice cold from the floor and never regained their shooting touch, finishing the second half with only two field goals. Despite their shooting woes, the Eagles still held a five-point lead at the end of three (35-30). But the shots wouldn't fall and the HRV defense fell apart, allowing the Pioneers to put up 26 fourth-quarter points. The shooting bug affected everyone on Tuesday. Eric Nelson, who scored 24 versus Central Catholic, was 0-3 with zero points. Brendon Charles, who leads the team in scoring, went 4-13 with 13 points, while long-range sharpshooter Nate Armerding went 4-12 on the night, also with 13 points. Ames said Charles and Mitchell Bohn dominated the boards in the first half, leading the Eagles to 11 offensive rebounds and 22 shots in the paint. Both players finished with nine rebounds, while Armerding added six, Andy Holmson four, and Jarrod Fogle and Heath Goin three apiece. Holmson also had seven points, three assists and three steals. Bohn contributed five points, Fogle four and Goin three. HRV played Barlow at home Friday, but results were not yet available.
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