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Show DAILY Sunday, May 25, 2008 i LisaCornwell TH ASSOCIATED PRESS Water utiliaNQNNATI ties would get earlier warning of viruses, bacteria or chemicals that could be introduced into drinking water systems by terrorists under a test monitoring program set for expansion beyond Cincinnati The pilot program ordered by the Department of Homeland Security in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks uses continuous monitoring of public water for contaminants that could sicken or kill millions of people. Some utilities only do spot checks now for such germs, pesticides or radioactive materials. Some utilities might find that they need additional video or a lake ity there program is complete, the Environmental Protection Agency hopes to have a national water security model that utilities could adopt at their own ex- is pense. "Water supplies are very, very accessible targets for biological or chemical weapons," said Donna Schlagheck, a Wright State University politi- cal scientist who specializes in American foreign policy and international terrorism. "There are so many potential targets whether you are taking water from the ground or a river quality, said Dan Schmelling, project coordinator for the EPA's Water Security Initiative. Such contamination could include pollution from chemicals spills in lakes or rivers. The agency and the Greater Cincinnati Water Works began the $11 million test project in 2006, and it took about a year and a half to install the CHARTER CLUB XlKX CAPRIS& SHORTS Only at Macy's. Reg. special MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS 1 serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in Japan had good reason for being late to work he was risking his life to save a stranger. s Navy Seaman Phillip jumped onto the tracks of an oncoming commuter train to rescue a man who'd fallen from the platform during thony Castleberry. . warning tune when a train is approaching. "He jumped back up to the platform and was helped up by some of the other people a few seconds before the train passed by," Castle berry said. , The man's seizure continued, and Simmons, remembering a high school buddy who had a similar condition, worried the man might choke. He used a pen to keep the man from biting his tongue and held him until an ambulance arrived, Castleberry said. "I actually did not get the full story from Simmons until later that day," Castleberry said. "I had heard some of the other people in our division talking about him saving someone's life, but when I asked him, he just said that he had helped someone at the train station." Simmons, a 2005 graduate of L QfJfy '""H A. SPECIAL EXTRA 50 ''. r v 1 Only at Macy's. Reg. special and more. Reg-$4- OFF ' T SPECIAL 60 OFF SPECIAL 40 jVi OFF SPECIAL SUMMER SANDALS lLLl.l STYLE&C0. GIRLS Only at Macy's. DRESSES Orig. $29-$9- Reg. after special special 11.60-39.6- Also in Petites Macy Woman . li J $42-$4- , TAG CORONADO .ML q i 25.20-28.8- d ington this summer. Kitty luwk will return to the West Coast and is expected to le decommissioned in 2lHHt. 1 . SPINNER SET Only at Macy's. Reg. $300, after special 149.99. flUn I ', 5 . v. is dlUJIUpdldUie 6 after special !1 A 17.40-59.4- SPECIAL 99.99 19 99 t U, ORIGINAL PRICE 4 L.y f savings. 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His quick action was acknowledged last week on the Kitty Hawk's flight deck, where Simmons received plaques in English and Japanese calling his deed "a truly wrote. after special 24.99-149.9- after special Moss Point High School, said he didn't consider the danger when he saw the man fall. "I wasn't really thinking about it at time, it just hap- heroic act." Kitty Hawk's commanding officer, Capt. Todd Zecchin, said Simmons was too modest. "He exemplifies the highest caliber of honor, courage and commitment," Zecchin said in Stars & Stripes, a daily newspaper for the U.S. military. Simmons also was recognized by the mayor of Yokosuka during a "Farewell Kitty Hawk" ceremony. "We are all very proud of him and glad to be able to have his positive actions highlight the USS Kitty Hawk's departure from Japan," Castleberry OFF MATTRESS PADS" MEN'S SHORTS From Club Room BRIDGE & FASHION JEWELRY after special 7.50-$17Orig. & While Simmons waited for a train at Kenritsu Daigaku Station in Yokosuka, Japan, he saw a man stumble dur- ing a seizure and fall off the platform to the tracks below Simmons jumped down and lifted the unconscious man up to fellow commuters on the platform, Castleberry said. Simmons hurt his leg during the rescue and couldaft climb back up easily. Then the music began to play. Japanese stations play a i , M ' 24.99-39.9- Sim-mon- a seizure. His supervisor shared the news of the daring rescue with the Sun Herald of Biloxi, Miss., last week, "This was truly a selfless and heroic act that deserves recognition," said Lt. j.g. An- - 1 1 after $32-$4- SPECIAL 50 ALLFEATHERBEDS& A Moss Point, Miss., sailor - MS SPECIAL 9 19.99-29.9- 9 Donna Harris ' "The EPA developed an ideal system and we compared that to what we had, identifying what was missing and what we could add," Hartman said. The system also calls for development of a network of laboratories that could DAY SPEC C3 SPECIAL train station - Works' water quality and treatment division. HURRY, QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED tracks at : would allow more comprehensive monitoring of consumer complaints, emergency calls and public health agency complaints for clues indicating a widespread problem. The equipment is operating and collecting the information in the Cincinnati water system, but officials still need to determine how well the project is working and how it can be applied in other cities, Schmelling said. MEMORIAL DAY man from ; analyze water samples if there is suspected com aminatioa And a computer program that SUNDAY & MONDAY ONLY Sailor rescues : of chlorine would be, and if a decrease shows up. that could mean that something had been added that was consuming the chlorine," said David Hartman, assistant superintendent with the Greater Cincinnati Water equipment, including sensors placed in the water distribution system at strategic points that feed information to computers for analysis. Recently, the EPA provided a $12 million grant to New York City to add that city's water system as a second pilot, and three other cities to be announced this year would get similar grants. The sensors track water characteristics such as clarity and chlorine levels. "For example, we know what the anticipated amount The monitoring also could cameras and alarms to warn , and the vulnerabilenormous." detect unintentional contamination and could help utilities improve their overall water of intruders at water tanks or other sites. Once the pilot - A3 EPA testing plans to protect water from terrorists . - HERALD PRICES ARE OFFERING PRICES, MAY HAVE BEEN TAKEN. ft through May 26, 2008. macysJOBS.com Explore the possibilities! Apply online of at any M.k y's store -- ! EXTRA 15 OFF WITH A NEW MACY'S CARD I Yoiil first St.il Rewaid when you an account lm ifr!,ni f 'illusions ,mk1 limit.itu apply see 0en se |