Jan 28, 2014

I just want you all to know I have a new best friend. His name is Beau. Beau is a standard Black Poodle just like Lucy and Ellie. He is a male. Beau is a character and loves life. Everyday he comes into the living room with his tail waging back and forth. He loves to go for a walk at the Park. We are very happy to have Beau as he has really brightened our life after losing Lucy and Ellie. The girls are waiting for me on the other side.

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Apr 19, 2013

Ellie see you on the other side

These standard poodles were my two best friends. Lucy on the left who passed last summer and Ellie on the right who passed away last night. We did everything together and they loved being next to me. Now that they have both passed the silence is loud. For me the loss is great because they allowed me to give them so much love and in return they gave me tremendous loyalty. They were my girls and I was their poppy. They will forever be in my heart along with pubby our toy poodle of my children's youth. I think there is a heaven and if there is I know I'll see them again goodbye girls for now love poppy!!!!!!!

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Dec 13, 2012

Sad News

Clifton "Cliff" Brown Sr.

Clifton G. Brown, 60, of Oberlin entered into eternal rest suddenly on Monday, December 10, 2012 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was born in Harrisburg on June 14, 1952, son of the late Henry J. Sr. and Helen Kepp Brown.
Cliff graduated from Middletown High School Class of 1970 where he excelled in football, basketball, and track and field, and was selected to the Big 33 Classic. Cliff attended Notre Dame University, where he was the first starting African American quarterback and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cliff was employed at Hertz Rent-A Car and loved hunting, fishing and all sports. He was a kind and caring gentleman who was very devoted to his sons and grandchildren. Cliff attended Cornerstone Baptist Church with his family.
Cliff is survived by his loving sons, Clifton "Boobie" husband of Ashley Brown and Leonard husband of Sonya Brown all of Harrisburg, PA; a sister Earlene Bryant of Baltimore, MD; nine loving grandchildren; devoted cousin Stella A. Tittle; and a host of family and friends. In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his brother, Henry in January 2012.
A tribute to his life will be celebrated on Saturday, December 15, 2012, 11:00 AM at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1099 Highspire Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 with Pastor Michael J. Golden officiating.
Viewing will be from 6-8:00 P.M. on Friday December 14, 2012 at the Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home, Middletown PA and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at his church.
Burial will be in East Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, PA.
A memorial fund has been set up in his honor at Metro Bank through Ashley Brown and all donations are welcome. 4250 Derry St. Harrisburg, PA 17111; (717) 920-8510.
Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome.com. www.pennlive.com/obits

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Nov 11, 2012

Ara and his Knights

Ara and His Knights:

I had a great opportunity to be with Coach Ara Parseghian at the Michigan vs Notre Dame game on Sept. 22, 2012. He presented the colors to the Irish Guard who raises it up the flag poll every game at Notre Dame. Notre Dame Monogram club asked Ara's former catpains to come back and be support to Coach Parseghian. There were seven Captains present. Mike Townsend, Larry DiNardo, Jim Carroll, Walt Patulski, John Dampeer, Phil Sheridan and Frank Pomarico. John Huarte was also there as Ara's Heisman trophy winner. Coach Parseghian is 89 years old. His mind is sharp as ever. His body is getting old, but, his spirit is alive. Coach Parseghian is always someone who has a driven spirit for life. The cup is always half full. I love the man and except for the birth of my children the most positive experience outside my family was with him and the family he created at Notre Dame. He was what made Notre Dame so special as he would always say it's about people not about buildings or a certain place.

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Aug 1, 2012

Lucy

July has been an interesting and sobering month for me. I had the good luck of having my shoulder replace so I have no more pain in my arm, however, I had the great sadness of losing my beloved Lucy who was our eight year old standard black poodle. Dr. Louis Bigliani replaced my right shoulder on July 18th two weeks ago today. He did an unbelievable job in repairing a very arthritic shoulder that was frozen tight. The staff he worked with did a very good job of making my stay at New York Presbyterian a very positive one. Dr. Bigliani is an awesome surgeon who has a deep human touch that is very special. Dr. Bigliani is very special in that he cares deeply about his patience and is very interested in teaching his student Doctors the best way to handle the orthopedic repair so that the patients will live a pain free productive life.

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May 21, 2012

Walking part 2

Why Walking is so popular:

Walking increases the use of oxygen in your body and it improves your overall health and fitness. This type of exercise is aerobic exercise, it continuously works the heart and blood vessels as well as the largest muscles of the boy. Some other aerobic exercises are swimming, biking, jogging and jumping rope. Walking by far is the most user friendly and here is why.

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Feb 27, 2012

Walking

Walking Part 1

Why should I walk: In our advanced push button world, walking is more important than ever. We need to get oxygen into our bodies, blood circulation, and shaped muscles are important for great health. Human beings are finding that regular walking has many benefits. It improves your health and walking regularly can help you to:

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Jan 29, 2012

Death

Death: A Tough Subject,

There are many things that come into a person's life that makes them feel funny, to me death is one of them. I think just in the last year or so I've come to think about this subject more and more and want to come to peace with it. I think when we come to this subject a lot of people have different ideas. There are very religious people who feel that GOD will take care of them and bring them to paradise. There are other people that feel that they need to do as good a job as they can here on earth to do what they think GOD wants them to do and that's to care for each other.

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Dec 5, 2011

Sad News/With Hope

Things will get better:

There was very disappointing news out of Penn State this year about one of their old assistant football coaches. His name is Jerry Sandusky. Jerry now is 69 years old. He has been accused of having sex with boys from his organization the second mile. This organizations was developed to help boys at risk. If this is all true it is a very disturbing occurrences. Here is a man who forced himself on young boys 10 to 13 years old. Again if found guilty he will be sent to jail and I believe the justice will come from the inmates at the prison.

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Aug 18, 2011

Letter to the Editor

DEAR SIR:
     I am of the "born again" Christian persuation. This
fact must be understood as a central theme of this letter.
     On occassion I cross paths with a gentleman who I
consider a friend at the Jackson Y Center. Let us call him
Mr. X. Mr. X and I have had several debates over spiritual
matters. As I understand his position, he thinks "loving"
others is enough to get to heaven. While this is vital to
gain entrance to heaven, the fact remains that as sinful
beings we cannot love as we should without the miraculous
change that being born again brings about.
     Mr.X seems to deny the deity of Jesus, and by so doing
puts himself in direct    opposition to men such as Paul,
Peter, James, John, and all the other apostles. As well he
argues against Martin Luther, Billy Graham, and 1,000's of
others. As for me I throw my lot in with all those others.
     Columbus thought he had discovered India....hmm...he
was wrong wasn't he ? Mr. X needs to realize the error of
his ways.

JACK WARDER

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Aug 2, 2011

All Pro Dad/Tony Dungy

10 Ways to Minimize Your Regrets at the End of Your Life

Family First
Faith
Color Outside The Lines
The Power Of Vision
Use Your Gifts
Loose Lips Sink Ships
Take Care Of Yourself
The Bucket List
Random Kindness
Forgiveness

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Jul 26, 2011

Football is coming

Football is on it's way:

At this time of year I always get excited with the anticipation of the up coming football season. The wars of the grid iron make the summer and fall weekends very exciting. There are different levels of football from High School to College to the Pro's and footballs will fill the air. Football is a great sport and it really helps young men learn lessons about life.

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Jun 10, 2011

Summer Time

The weather is hot and we are going to the beaches, pools and lakes. It is summer time and we are all wearing less clothes and people can see more of our bodies. We all need to lose weight and flatten our stomachs. The problem is time and discipline, exercise and diet. We need to get a plan? I have one and I think it works pretty good.

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May 3, 2011

Life Goes On

Life Goes On:

Something very important happen this week. Osama Bin Laden was hunted down and killed in Pakistan. It was very good work done by the United States Military Navy Seals. It almost seemed like it was the end of a novel by Vince Flynn or a movie from Hollywood.

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Apr 8, 2011

Thank You God

Hail to the University of Michigan Cardio Vascular Center: It is now seven weeks since I had my operation at the University of Michigan. I feel very good, stronger everyday and walking about three miles per day.

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Mar 6, 2011

Ara's All American coming to Jackson, Michigan

We are in for a great treat here in Jackson, Michigan. On March 10th we are going to get a visit here in town from Mr. Gerry DiNardo. Gerry is an All American football player that played for Ara Parseghian at Notre Dame and he has agreed to speak at the Catholic School fund raiser in Jackson, Michigan at St John's Middle School Gym. Not only was Gerry an All American for Ara Parseghian at Notre Dame in the Mid Seventies, but, he was also the head football coach at Vanderbilt University, LSU and Indiana University in the Big Ten. Now you may recognize him as the Big Ten analysis breaking down all the Big Ten games every week on the Big Ten Network.

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Feb 26, 2011

Ara's Knights of Camelot

"Ara's Knights of Camelot" are men who were specially selected to be part of his program. Part of his family. Some of these players were all-American's some were captains. But, all of them were part of his family who he shared in the Journey every year called college football. From 1964 to 1975 Ara' teams were always ready to win the National Championship and if they didn't they would reload and get ready for the next year. Record/ 1970-1973/ 37-6

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Feb 12, 2011

Green Bay - Super Champs

Green Bay Packers are the 2011 Super Bowl Champions. It was a great game and it was a chance for all america to sit back and enjoy the event.

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Feb 2, 2011

College Signing Day

Signing Day: This is getting to be a bigger and bigger day each year with High School players signing to play at major colleges. Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State to name a few all trying to get similar players to come to their university.

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Jan 17, 2011

Happy New Year

This is the greatest year of our lives. We are still here and we are going to do things we never thought we could do or would do. Most people are the under dog.

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Dec 25, 2010

Search For Truth

The Search For Truth (or the Mystery Of What GOD Is) becomes a journey that defines us as humans beings. Many people that are involved in conventional religions may think that thinking outside that box puts us in very dangerous territory.

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Dec 1, 2010

We Will Win

"Ara Parseghian" How his teams won.

If you listen to me and the coaches we will win. Just look at my fist. When I make a fist it's strong and you can't tear it apart. As long as there is unity there's strength. We must become so close with the bonds of loyalty and sacrifice, so deep with the conviction of the sole purpose, that no one, no group, no thing can tear us apart. If your loyalty begins to fade, it becomes a little easier to go out and have a beer, to slack off a little in practice, to listen to someone who will tell you that you should be playing on the first string in front of someone else. If that happens, this fist becomes a limp hand.

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Nov 22, 2010

The Day The World Changed

"Don't let it be forgot, that once there was a spot,for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot."

Today marks the 47th anniversary of the JFK assassination. As a sixth grader at Our Lady of Grace grade school in Queens, New York, I was walking down the stairs ready to go home when Sister Amelda very upset told us that the President had been assassinated. For me an many other people that lived through that very horrible day the memories remain sealed in the black and white TV images of what had happen. Then that weekend we see Lee Harvy Oswald shot and killed right on TV. We all though that the country was going to fall apart at the seems. However, after a very long and hard weekend the country resumed it's life and questions remain to this day. But, John F. Kennedy was a special man and he moved a lot of people to start caring about each other. JFK's spirit was a good thing for the country and his influence remains in many different places today. His favorite book and movie "CAMELOT"

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Oct 28, 2010

Beyond A "Bad Day"

October 24, 2010

Beyond A ‘Bad Day’

by LOU SOMOGYI
Senior Editor

All that was missing from Navy’s football gear was the scrubs that medical personnel don.

What the Midshipmen performed on Notre Dame during the 35-17 victory was masterful surgery with its triple option that romped for 367 yards and six yards per carry.

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Oct 11, 2010

Great Job

GREAT JOB :

Just wanted to say great job to two programs this week Notre Dame and MSU. CLick more to view photo's and comments. If you have any comments please e-mail me at pomaricof@aol.com.

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Sep 15, 2010

"Save Me A Spot"

I can't believe how much I was moved by this article about Aaron Rodgers. It truely puts things into focus about what is important in life. All the things we believe to be so important really aren't. Read this article and "BELIEVE". We will one day be at the door that takes us to our next place for our spirit. Be kind to one another, reach for success and have HOPE a seat will be saved for you.

This is written by a sports anchor from Fox 6 in Milwaukee . It doesn't get any
>    better than this.
>
>    "Save Me a Spot"
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>    Monday marked just the most recent case as I had the unparalleled
>    privilege to be a part of Aaron Rodgers charity event to benefit the
>    MACC Fund, a charity towards eradicating childhood cancer and blood disorders.
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Sep 13, 2010

Meet Me In The Stairwell

You say you will never forget where you were when
you heard the news On September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room
with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I
held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the
peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it
is OK..I am ready to go.'

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Aug 23, 2010

If You Think You Are Beaten

If you think you're beaten, you are,
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but think you can't,
It's almost for sure, you won't.

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Aug 15, 2010

"The Man In The Glass

- When you get what you want in your struggle for self, and the whole world makes you King for the day.

- Just go to the mirror and look at yourself and see what the man has to say.

- For it isn't your mother or father or wife whose judgment upon you must pass

- The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life. Is the one staring you back from the glass?

- Some people may think your a straight shoo-in chum and call you a wonderful guy, But, the man in the glass says your only a bum, if you can't look at him straight in the eye.

- He's the fellow to please don't mind the rest, for he's with you clear to the end.

_ And you passed your most dangerous difficult test if the man in the glass is your friend.

- You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years and get pats on your back as you pass.

-But, your final reward will be heartaches and tears, if you cheated the man in the glass.

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Aug 2, 2010

Faith

Faith is a very interesting topic. It really is what will motivate people to live a certain way. A lot of times it has to do with religion and sometimes with politics.

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Jul 9, 2010

Tom Pagna

Today is a sad day for me I am going to a funeral in South Bend Indiana for Tom Pagna. He was our coach at Notre DDame under Ara Parseghian. A beautiful person that had great depth and warmth. He was The Phantom for all the guys that played for Ara in the years from 1964 to 1974. Dan Morrin my roommate and close friend said it the best, THE PHANTOM may have passed, but, he will be in our hearts forever. Thanks Tom

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Jun 28, 2010

Take The Pain

Lance Armstrong is one of the most amazing athlete's in the world. One of his beliefs on dealing with the pain of training and competition is "Pain is temporary. READ ON

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Jun 15, 2010

Courage To Try

(When you compete you are a winner)“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; knows in the greatly.

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Jun 11, 2010

Train the Neck

Updated May 24, 2010 1:20 PM ET

Head injuries in sports are an epidemic – and Mike Gittleson is sticking his neck out to do something about it.

Gittleson believes the concussion risk for men and women can be reduced through what should be a tenet of any training program: neck-strengthening exercises.

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Jun 6, 2010

Being An American

'In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us,

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Jun 2, 2010

BlueandGold.com

For those with the driven spirit and want to hear what I have to say go to the web site www.Blue and Gold.com and click on archieves you will then see the title the irish huddle with guest Frank Pomarico hosted by Tony Roberts, Tom Pagna and Lou Somogyi.

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May 31, 2010

Memorial Day

This is a day to remember all our service men and women that have served in the Military and have kepted our country free. We owe them big time. The opportunity to defend this great nation must not be looked on lightly. These men and women sacrifice their lives and put their lives on hold to make sure we have the Liberty and Freedom we have today. Thank You They all have The Driven Spirit.

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May 3, 2010

Never give up

"A little I'm hurt, but, not yet slayne. I'll just lie down and bleed a while. And then I'll rise up and fight again"

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Apr 29, 2010

Character

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident and riches have wings for those who cheer you today may boo you tomorrow but one thing that always endures and that's character

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Apr 18, 2010

Quote

Discipline is the greatest form of LOVE

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Apr 12, 2010

Quote

"It's a Good Day To Do Great Things"

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Mar 17, 2010

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Today Everyone is Irish

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Feb 1, 2010

The Stars Weigh In

January 29, 2010

The Stars Weigh In: Frank Pomarico

by LOU SOMOGYI
Senior Editor

As a Notre Dame starting offensive guard from 1971-73, and a tri-captain with tight end Dave Casper and defensive back Mike Townsend for the 1973 national champs, offensive guard Frank Pomarico waxes poetic about his days with the Irish.

“Every day of practice with (head coach) Ara Parseghian was a Camelot experience for me,” Pomarico said. “Notre Dame and Ara Parseghian are very meaningful to my life, but the school in its whole is a tremendous place, especially with Father (Ted) Hesburgh’s example of leadership and giving back to the community.”

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Jan 4, 2010

Off Season

The season is over and so are the holidays. Now it's time to get ready for the next season.

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