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by ALLAN DEAN KEANSBURG, NJ — A bullet meant for a woman sent one man to the hospital after a shooting at Big Shot McFadden's on the evening of February 1st in Keansburg. Vincent Calvin Miller, 31, of 15 Rodio Court, Sayreville was arraigned Tuesday at Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold on attempted murder charges. Mr. Miller allegedly aimed at a women but the bullet struck the woman's husband, Donald Antonucci. Mr. Antonucci, 24, suffered a damaged artery in his upper right arm and lost considerable blood. Emergency surgery repaired the artery with blood vessels from his leg according to a source close to the victim. The source said, "Apparently from what we have been told the shooter was in the bar a few minutes previous to this, was arguing with his girlfriend, supposedly even had a gun to her mouth outside the bar. From what we can guess, the victim's wife is of the same body structure as his girlfriend, height, hair color and length, so we are guessing he thought she was his girlfriend and aimed. Thank god her husband turned around when he heard someone yell or she would have been dead, shot in the back ! The shooter escaped and was reported to have been hiding in his mother's Edison home. Miller's girlfriend had just moved to Keansburg. Miller was not discovered for several days. Robert Honecker, Jr., Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor, said on February 2, the day after the shooting, that they had a "target" but had not made an arrest. Yesterday, Mr. Honecker said Mr. Miller had been arrested and arraigned on three charges: attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm (handgun) and possession of a firearm (handgun) for unlawful purposes. He is being held at Monmouth County Correctional Institution in lieu of $450,000 bail. Miller was arrested sometime during the weekend last. Mr. Honecker could not confirm nor deny the information provided by the source. He also could not say whether Mr. Miller had a felony record. Mr. Honecker was not certain when Mr. Miller was arrested or by which department. The case will be prepared for presentation to the Grand Jury in 4 to 6 weeks. The source, a relative of the victim said, "Also the shooter has been positively identified by five people who were there. Seems he shaved to avoid it but it didn't work," said the relative. The victim is frightened to come home, said the source because a newspaper published his home address and he is fearful of reprisals from the man or his friends. The relative said, "I would appreciate if you would pass on to the many concerned people that he is doing well physically, he still has a lot of emotional scars that will take time to heal. The surgery that was done on the night this happened was to repair an artery that was blown out of his arm, they had to take an artery from his leg to repair it. So his mobility is severely limited at this time. And of course he has more than 100 staples in his body."
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by Carol MacAllister
This popular and simple Valentine rhyme tells of the three
traditional gifts exchanged The rhyme refers to the red rose: the proper color choice by the giver to express love and respect to the receiver. The color of a rose has an established meaning.
Red: Love or Respect The rhyme also refers to sweets: Candy is a traditional gift to give your Valentine. Frilly heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, red cellophane bags of foil wrapped candy hearts, sugary hearts with love sayings stamped on their surface fill store shelves. It would be nice to know what filling lies beneath the chocolate covering of that delicious morsel before I took a bite. Will the filling be raspberry crème that causes me to cringe, a smooth caramel, crunchy nut cluster or jelly that makes me shudder? According to Marnie Ives, of Kron Chocolatier in Great Neck, NY, there is no standardization in the candymaking community to indicate fillings. Many candymakers, like Kron, try to let consumers know what filling the chocolate coating hides. Kron and several other chocolatiers link the shape of an individual piece to a specific filling. Repeat customers quickly learn the identifying contours. One manufacturer sells a sampler box of candy with a printed diagram describing the filling and its location. A few candymakers distinguish fillings by a patterned chocolate twist or ripple on the top of the piece.
Valentine's Day arose from the festival of Lupercalia, the Goddess of women and marriage, celebrated on February 14th. The names of Roman girls were written down and placed in a container. Each young man pulled out a name. The girl served as his partner for the duration of the festival. Many a fine relationship developed. Christianity flourished and pagan elements were set aside. The origin of Valentine's Day changed in mid 200 AD. Romantic and Christian legends link the tradition with the imprisonment and death of Valentine, a Roman martyr. He deified Emperor Claudius' attempt to dissolve and disallow marriage. Valentine continued his religious role and performed Christian marriages against the emperor's orders. Notes written to his followers from his cell were signed, "From Your Valentine." He died on February 14th. In 496 AD, Pope Gelasius set aside the date to honor the martyr who had become known as St. Valentine. Symbols of love and desire are shared each year by young and old romantics, those looking for love, couples who have found their heart's desire, and people who want to express their affection and admiration for each other. On February 14th, join the celebration. Share some flowers, candy or exchange a heart-felt expression in verse and enjoy the ancient tradition. Everyone needs a warm fuzzy feeling once in a while! ../news/2003/0213/valentines.htm PRINT THIS ARTICLE 
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — High school juniors and seniors can win a $1,000 college scholarship by representing Middletown Township in the 2003 Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Program. The contest is open to any high school junior or senior who lives in Middletown. Each student must write a 500-word essay on the theme, “What My Mayor and Governing Body Do Best,” to be included in the contest. The essay should consider the public contributions of the mayor and governing body, said Mayor Rosemarie D. Peters. The scholarship is offered though a joint venture between local mayors and the New Jersey League of Municipalities. Completed applications and essays must be submitted to the Mayor’s Office by March 15th. “It is our hope that the scholarship competition will help to highlight the efforts of local officials and encourage young people to serve as municipal leaders in the future,” Peters said. The best Middletown essay, which will be selected by the Middletown judging committee, will be forwarded to the League of Municipalities in Trenton as a semi-finalist. The League will choose fifteen finalists and 3
scholarship winners. Winners will be announced in May.
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ — Can you identify a creek that can't make up its mind? It originates in the Lenape Woods Nature Preserve, zig-zags around for 2 miles (hence the name), flows through Middletown and Atlantic Highlands, and then empties into Sandy Hook Bay?
Photos can be dropped off in Atlantic Highlands Library or Borough Hall. All entries must be received by noon, Friday April 18 and prizes will be awarded at Earth Day Fair on April 26 at Veteran's Park in Atlantic Highlands. For details and official entry blank visit www.ahherald.com/lenape.
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by ALLAN DEAN ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ — A new Sea Scout Ship has formed in Atlantic Highlands. The group is chartered with Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America as Sea Venture Crew 532. The Sea Scout Ship, comparable to a boy scout troop, meets at the Senior Citizen (formerly Sea Scout) Building at the Marina and their Flagship, the Avenger Double Cabin Cruiser "M/V North Star" is presently berthed on Pier 6 in the municipal harbor.
The organization has two other smaller vessels as well. A 22 ft. Tanzer Sloop, and a 24 ft. cuddy cabin North American Fisherman. Sea Coast Ministries is contemplating the acquisition of a 30 ft. Columbia Cruising Sloop. "We have some exciting cruising planned for the summer months with overnight, weekend and long cruises (15 days). Our ongoing training programs include seamanship, piloting, navigation, engine and boat maintenance, culinary arts, scuba, marine radio and many other skills of the seas and of life itself," said Morgan. Rev. Morgan said the group has found some wonderful support and advice from such groups as The Harbor Commission, The Sandy Hook Bay Anglers Club, The Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club, Skipper's Shop, Dosil's Sports Center, and others. Other Sea Scout Ships in the area include Toms River, Point Pleasant, Elizabeth, Bayonne and Rahway. In years past, Atlantic Highlands was the home port for Sea Scout Ship 6, sponsored by the local Lion's club. In 1945, young Sea Scout Lee Hofman was a member of Ship 6. In a recent interview he discussed the early days of Sea Scouting in Atlantic Highlands. "We met downstairs in the High School (now Atlantic Highlands Elementary School,)" said Mr. Hofman. "There was Ed Philips - who sold floor tile and linoleum in town; and Ed Blom who use to work for the gas company, and Lou Cook who (later) worked in Newark." The Sea Scouts sold old magazines and newspapers to recyclers for a tidy profit and soon got the town to agree to provide land on which to build a Sea Scout Building. Dominick Caruso, a prominent contractor/builder in town, volunteered his men and supplied materials at cost. Mr. Hofman chuckles as he remembers pouring the footings for the building. " There was three of us. 'Cuff' Al Conover, me and the transit guy." The cement had arrived with the transit man and there was nothing to do but to work it - and work it they did - all day. Dominic Lally, the local school shop instructor, build the fireplace with peanut brittle stone (sometimes called peanut stone.) And as walls went up the Newark Parquet Floor Company installed the flooring. The Ship got permission before too long to install Pepsi-Cola soda machines in the harbor to earn money. In 1950, Ship 6 got a 40 foot Coast Guard picket boat, which had a cabin and a wheelhouse, from Corson's Inlet near Atlantic City. The group also had at one time, motor life boats from the Andrea Doria, which they purchased at a "ridiculously low price." They were shipped in by truck, said Mr. Hofman. One of lifeboats had a Thornycraft Diesel Engine made in England, the other boat had a Manual Motor with a Fleming Gearbox. Scouts would push and pull levers to provide the motion. It was quite a task to get the boat from Pier 6 to the breakwater. That boat was eventually given to the Jamesburg School for Boys. In 1953 or 54, Mr. Hofman became the Skipper of Ship 6, akin to Scoutmaster. Ed Blom was 1st Mate. Ship 6 was named SS Joshua Barney in honor of a young seafarer who at the age of 14 went on a slave trade mission to Africa. On the return passage all the officers on the ship became ill and incapacitated. Everyone on the ship would have perished if it had not been for young Joshua Barney. He gave the orders and the crew followed his navigation to safety. Ship 6 accepted the donation of a center board / gaff rigged sloop from Philip Carey. Unfortunately, while in storage one winter, someone stole the boat's lead ballast. The Monmouth Council later sold the boat because it had a pressing need for a rack body truck. It was at about this time, said Mr. Hofman, that there were overtures about turning the Sea Scout Building into a Senior Citizen Building. And it came to pass soon enough. Unfortunately, when the building was being cleaned out for the Senior Citizen Building "they just deep-sixed all our photographs," Mr. Hofman said with disappointment in his voice.
Sea Venture Crew 532 accepts boys and girls 14-20 and we
also have a program which would accept boys 12 to 13
through our newly chartered BSA Troop 532 program to
train concurrently in Scouting/Sea Scouting in monitored
activities as "Cabin Boys." The crew will be
participating in USCGA training programs beginning in
this month and Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club Sailing
Courses in the summer. The group is also seeking several Adult Advisors or Mates. Rev. Morgan said the group welcomes and encourages parental participation and gratefully accepts advice from experienced seamen and fishermen.The Ship's "Skipper" is Bill Garrett. Assisted by Judyannah Morgan, Frances Garrett, and Marylu Suriano. The Ship's Committee is comprised of: David Crow who is also a member of the Executive Council of Monmouth Council BSA, Rev. Robert S. Torton III, Vice President Sea Coast Missionary Society, David Palamara, USCG Capt. Tom Blomquist, Ret., and two new Ship's Committee members Jeff McDaniel, Marine Surveyor Associate with Advanced Marine Consulting, member Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club. Edward F Geis, former Sea Explorer, Ship's Mate and Skipper Sea Explorer Ship 7 S.E.S. Dolphin. The committee chairman is Rev. George Charles Morgan. Sea Scout Ship 6 is sponsored by The Seacoast Missionary Society of Atlantic Highlands which is a non-denominational Christian ministry to those who labor upon the seas, since 1704. The group meets at the Senior Citizen Building at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor on the first three Thursdays and the Tuesday before the fourth Thursday (got that?) from 7 to 9 p.m. sometimes staying as late as 9:30 p.m. For more details call "Skipper Bill" at 732-872-0968. Rev. Morgan said, "We're training up the next generation of safe boaters and replanting the seed of Sea Scouting which once thrived in Atlantic Highlands. As a result of our newly started Ship, we expect to again see annual Sea Scout Rendezvous taking place at Sandy Hook Bay/Atlantic Highlands with other New Jersey/New York Sea Scout Ships taking part in joint activities, fellowship, competitions, etc. Let's again make Atlantic Highlands a Center for Sea Scouting and make a difference for our area youth, whose dreams may lie just beyond the horizon." National Sea Scout Website: http://www.seascout.org Local Sea Scout Ships:
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RED BANK, NJ — A new support group for Parents of Children lost in the World Trade Center attack is available to Monmouth County residents from CPC Behavioral Healthcare through Project Phoenix sponsorship. This group will meet on Friday from 10-11 a.m. at CPC's Helen Herrmann Counseling Center, 270 Highway 35 in Red Bank.Additional support groups for others affected by the attack on the World Trade Center will also be available. If you would like information about joining these groups, please call Craig Duffy of CPC at (732) 780-7387 x6233. ../news/2003/0213/cbc_support.htm
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FORT HANCOCK, NJ — The Sandy Hook Foundation, an organization dedicated to nurturing and protecting Sandy Hook's natural and historical treasures, is pleased to announce that it has reached its fundraising goal of $450,000. The monies are being used to rehabilitate the Sandy Hook Lighthouse Keepers Quarters. The lighthouse is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the United States. "We want to thank all our contributors who helped us reach our fundraising goal to restore the keeper's quarters," said Mr. Ray Cosgrove, the Foundation's chairman and owner of Bahrs Landing, Highlands, a popular seafood restaurant celebrating its 85th year.
Other officers for 2003 are: Paul Kaylor, Highlands, vice-president, Betsy Barrett, Rumson, 2nd vice-president, John O'Neill, Long Branch, corporate secretary, and Robert Sorokolit, Rumson, treasurer. The board also appointed Ian Ross and Dwayne Coneeny, both Rumson, as new trustees. The two-family keeper's dwelling is believed to be the fifth building to serve as quarters for the Sandy Hook Lighthouse keeper. The first structure, built in 1764, at the same time as the lighthouse, was destroyed in the Revolutionary War. A second structure was built in the same location and was replaced by a third, larger structure in 1839 that was destroyed by fire in 1840. A fourth was promptly built, but by the early 1880s had become dilapidated and too small to house the lighthouse staff. The fifth and current building was completed in 1883. In 1964, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters were declared a National Historical Landmark. Since 1997, volunteers from the NJ Lighthouse Society have provided tours of the Lighthouse for the National Park Service and have used a portion of the Keeper's Quarters as a public orientation space. Other projects to be sponsored by the Sandy Hook Foundation in 2003 include the very popular free summer concert series, the shorebird management program, native plant propagation, and educational and cultural programs at the Fort Hancock Theatre. The Sandy Hook Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to service as a partner with the National Park Service acting as a catalyst for nurturing and protecting Sandy Hook and historic Fort Hancock for future generations. The Foundation is committed to service in the public interest and to the preservation of Sandy Hook in such manner that it enhances the quality of life in the local community and in our larger national society. For more information or to contact the Sandy Hook Foundation, call 732-291-7733. ../news/2003/0213/shf_lighthouse_keeper.htm PRINT THIS ARTICLE
CAMDEN, NJ — The Battleship New Jersey Memorial and Museum on the waterfront in Camden, New Jersey, is now open for tours and public events. Volunteers are needed to lead tours of the ship, to educate the public, to chaperone student encampment, and to host social events.Anyone eighteen years of age or older who is interested in volunteering onboard the Battleship New Jersey should contact Dan Farrell at (856) 966-1652 x.224 or toll free at 1-866-877-6262 x.224 or online at: d.farrell@battleshipnewjersey.org. Battleship New Jersey
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Buckwheat Zydeco at the Count Basie Theater on February 28 - with The Holmes Brothers RED BANK, NJ — Get ready to dance! Buckwheat Zydeco is proclaimed the best party band in America and they arrive in Red Bank on February 28, 2003 at 8 pm for a one-time performance at Count Basie Theatre. Come celebrate Mardi Gras with Louisiana’s hottest Creole band. This show is sure to have you boogying in your seats. Buckwheat Zydeco’s latest album, “Buckwheat Zydeco: Down Home Live!” captures his good-natured energy. His compilation of songs will show you what the party is all about Louisiana style. Buckwheat will perform such favorites as “Beast of Burden,” “Hard to Stop,” “Make A Change,” “Hey Baby” and many other songs from their twelve albums, which have been nominated for several Grammy awards. The first zydeco artist to be signed by a major record label, Buckwheat’s blend of blues, soul, rock, and country has captivated audiences for decades. He has collaborated with such greats as Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Willie Nelson. The band has opened for U2 at the Miami Orange Bowl, performed at former president Clinton’s first and second inauguration, has appeared on numerous television programs, and Buckwheat has written and recorded “What You Gonna Do?,” the current theme song for BET’s #1 rated program, “Comic View.” You may also recognize his music from several major motion picture soundtracks and national commercials. The party is sure to start off right with the Holmes Brothers as the opening act, with their “guitar-driven brand of gospel-blues.” The Holmes Brothers have been touring for decades and still retain originality and freshness in their soulful funk. The Chicago Tribune hails them “a joyous, foot-stomping carnival.” They will sing songs from their latest album “Speaking in Tongues.” Some of their hits include “New Jerusalem,” “Jesus Got His Hooks in Me,” remakes of Ben Harper’s “I Will Not Walk Alone,” and “Homeless Child” and Bob Dylan’s “Man of Peace.” With a show like this you won’t be able to stay in your seats! Catch the show at the Count Basie Theatre on February 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $40/$30/$20 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (732) 842-9000, or online 24 hours a day at www.countbasietheatre.org.
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TINTON FALLS, NJ — America’s terror threat level has been raised to “High/Orange” for just the second time since the Homeland Security Advisory System was established nearly a year ago, and the American Red Cross is urging the public to take steps to prepare for the unexpected. Corresponding with the government’s color-coded system, the Red Cross has tailored specific emergency readiness information for families and individuals relating at each of the five threat levels. These Red Cross Recommendations for the Homeland Security Advisory System are available for the public at www.redcross.org. On Monday February 24, 2003 at 7:00 p.m., a free seminar will be held at the chapter headquarters located at 1540 West Park Avenue, Tinton Falls, New Jersey. We encourage individuals and families to participate and learn about the five main steps of our program, “Together We Prepare.” The five main steps are: Make a Disaster Plan, Build a Disaster Supply Kit, Get trained in CPR/AED and first aid, Volunteer and Give Blood. It is important to make reservations for this Disaster Preparedness Seminar by calling Amy at 732-493-9100, extension 258
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TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, Assemblyman Robert J. Smith (D-4th), Chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and Assemblyman Steve Corodemus (R-11th) introduced the NJ Freedom to Fish Act. This bill establishes requirements that must be met before any of the state's marine waters can be closed off to rod and reel fishing. "Recreational fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in this state. It adds a lot to our quality of life here in New Jersey," said Assemblyman Smith. "New Jersey has a thriving recreational fishing industry which includes anglers, boat builders, retailers, party and charter boat businesses, marinas, and many others up and down our coast." "Nearly a million anglers fish in New Jersey waters each year making a major contribution to the state and local economies," added Mr. Smith. "This bill establishes standards that must be met before any of our marine waters can be closed to rod and reel fishing." According to a 2002 report from two independent consulting firms, 805,870 anglers fished in New Jersey waters in 2001 a total of 10,857,000 fishing days for a total economic output of $1.4 billion. "Our ocean, bays and estuaries are some of New Jersey's most important natural resources and they must be managed effectively," said Assemblyman Corodemus. "The marine environment can be adequately protected without unnecessarily closing off areas to rod and reel fishermen." Recreational fishermen have long demonstrated a commitment to conservation through abidance with minimum size requirements, bag limits, seasonal closures, and the use of non-lethal rod and reel fishing gear. Rod and reel fishing is a highly selective, inherently inefficient method of catching fish that traditionally has not led to overfishing. The NJ Freedom to Fish Act prohibits closures to rod and reel fishing unless there is a clear indication that this type of fishing is causing a specific conservation problem and that less severe measures will not be adequate. This bill would also require periodic review of any closures, a scientific basis for the size of any closure, and provisions to reopen areas to rod and reel fishing whenever the basis for the closure no longer exists. "This initiative is in response to the radical environmental movement to close off vast areas of our oceans by creating no fishing marine protected areas (MPAs)," said Jim Donofrio, Executive Director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA). "Right now, recreational and commercial fishermen in California are facing a closure of some of their state's best fishing grounds." "We're not out to ban MPAs," added Mr. Donofrio. "We want to establish standards in NJ before any closures can be made." "NJ fishermen are fortunate to have friends like Assemblyman Smith and Assemblyman Corodemus in office," said Gene Doebley, RFA-NJ Chapter Legislative Chairman. "The NJ Freedom to Fish Act is a proactive bill that will enhance our ability to go out and enjoy the great fishing opportunities we have here in New Jersey." "The use of MPAs in one form or another is not new," said Assemblyman Smith. "What is new is the push to exclude recreational fishing with no rationale for doing so and that is simply unacceptable." The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) is a national, grassroots political action organization representing individual sport fishermen and the sport fishing industry. The RFA Mission is to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat and tackle industry jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of U.S. saltwater fisheries. For more information, call 1-888-JOIN-RFA.
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LINCROFT, NJ — Brookdale's Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution announces their Spring 2003 program series will continue on Thursday, February 27 with "Guadalcanal: Pacific War Turning Point". Author, Military Historian and Assistant Professor of English, Marc Boangura, Green Brook, will present the program from 7:30 - 9:30 P.M in ATEC rooms 214-215. Bonagura will host several New Jersey WWII 1st Marine Division Vets. Invited to participate in the discussion panel are Jerry Federico, Sommerville, John Sette, Watchung, Sam Stanislao, Lakewood, and Dave Weinstein, Springfield. Bonagura has launched a website in memory of his father, Michael John Bonagura, a Marine Raider on Guadalcanal. He selected August 7, 2002 to debut the site and coincide with the 60th anniversary of the original World War II Marine landing on the island. The website is dedicated to the Marines who fought on Guadalcanal and changed the course of World War II. The website provides hours of audio interviews with Guadalcanal veterans. Pictures, newspaper articles and excerpts from Bonagura's 300-page manuscript entitled The Tiger is Dead can be accessed from the site. "My father, a Guadalcanal veteran, could never speak of the wartime horror he had witnessed," explained Bonagura. "Without documenting our veteran's experiences, the history of Guadalcanal will die with them," he added. The event code for "Guadalcanal: Turning Point in the Pacific" is XHUMN 065 and the fee is $10. For information and to register, call # 732-224-2315.
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TINTON FALLS, NJ — Maureen Buehl, Jackson, N.J. has accepted a position at the Jersey Coast Chapter as Manager of Ocean County office. In this position, she will be responsible for managing the daily operations. She will also work with service directors to ensure service delivery in all programs in Ocean County.Buehl has had vast experience in working with the Red Cross. She has worked in the Disaster Services department of the Red Cross since 1996. She has served in the Disaster Management position in Mass Care as well as the Disaster Action Team Dispatcher. Buehl has extensive Red Cross disaster training and experience. She has also volunteered in the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Company #1 Ladies Auxiliary. Bill Murray, CEO of the chapter said, “We are very excited to have Maureen accept this position. She brings with her a great experience, and we are confident that she will do great things to help us achieve our Red Cross mission.” The American Red Cross is dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and restoring hope at home and around the world. Each year, the Red Cross mobilizes relief to more than 67,000 disasters nationwide.
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LINCROFT, NJ — Prospective Brookdale students are invited to attend one of five information sessions to be held in the Brookdale Administrative Center Lobby. All sessions begin at 5:30 P.M. Parking is most convenient in lot #3. The dates are as follows:
· Monday, February 24 Placement test requirements will be discussed and there is time for individual questions. All sessions are appropriate for degree, full or part time as well as visiting students. "The Information Sessions assist students with the application process, guide them through registration and provide financial aid information. Students may submit their Brookdale application the same day they attend the Information Session," explained Diane Wran-Farris, Recruitment Services. Students are asked to RSVP the Recruitment Services office at #732-224-2261 with their choice of Information Session date.
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On Wednesday, January 29th, 2003, the fugitive investigation initially led the NJ/NY RFTF to a possible location in Maryland. However, Monmouth County Sheriff's Officers Benjamin Estrada and David Wentworth, assigned to the task force, were able to tap the resources of the U.S. Marshals Service, cross-reference information stored on separate databases, and track the suspect to a location in Delaware. Working with the NY/NJ RFTF Team Leader Deputy U.S. Marshal Rick Cope, task force investigator developed more leads which led them to a location in New Castle County, Delaware. On February 4, 2003, with the assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service office in Delaware and the New Castle County sheriff's Department, task force investigators conducted surveillance in and around New Castle Avenue. The task force spotted Foye entering a vehicle which proceeded towards the Delaware Memorial Bridge. After altering and requesting assistance from the Delaware River and Bridge Authority Police Department, task force members apprehended Foye as he was crossing the bridge into New Jersey. He was arrested without incident and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in Freehold, NJ. The New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force is aggressively pursuing these wanted felons with the grateful and essential support of sheriffs, prosecutors, local police departments, the state police, and the attorney general's office. The Monmouth county Sheriff's Office and the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office are vital participants of the task force. The investigation and arrest of Kevin T. Foye is a prime example of the cooperative efforts between law enforcement agencies, on all levels, in the apprehension of New Jersey's most violent fugitives. For more information about the Fugitive Task Force, call Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley at (732) 294-5901, or visit the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office website at: http://www.sheriffoxley.com/.
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SANDY HOOK, NJ — Have you ever seen a Snow Bunting? How about a Northern Harrier, a Yellow-rumped Warbler or a Long-tailed Duck? These, and many other varieties of birds, will be sought when the Monmouth County Audubon Society hosts a bird walk on Sandy Hook on Saturday, February 22. This is a great opportunity to shake off the stuffiness of late winter, get some sunshine, and enjoy the outdoors. The trip will be led by accomplished birders who are very familiar with Sandy Hook and its birds. "Many species of ducks which breed in the Arctic spend the winter in the area," explains Linda Mack, vice-president. "They seek protection in the coves along the Hook and usually remain most of the season. In addition, hawks continue to hunt here all winter, and they're fascinating to watch. And we don't discount the possibility of seeing some really rare birds. A Barrow's Goldeneye (a rare duck) has been spotted at the Hook earlier this winter. Finding something that rare would be a real treat." Anyone interested in participating in the event can meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot of the Sandy Hook Visitor's Center. The trip is open to both members and non-members of the Monmouth County Audubon Society, and admission is free. Advance registration is recommended, so participants can be notified in the event of changes or cancellations. To register, contact Debbie Grob, field trip committee, at (732) 751-9131 or by e-mail at catbird511@cs.com at least 24 hours in advance. Participants should dress appropriately for cold temperatures and windy conditions, which are common along the coast. Binoculars are recommended, and a field guide is helpful. The Monmouth County Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of nature, wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and education. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month September through May at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street in Red Bank; guest speakers address a wide variety of nature-related topics, and refreshments are provided. In addition, the group sponsors at least one field trip per month, and members receive The Osprey, the club's bi-monthly newsletter. Further information can be obtained by calling the organization's hotline, (732) USA-BIRD, by visiting their Website at http://www.monmouthaudubon.org, or via e-mail at mcas01@bellatlantic.net.
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LINCROFT, NJ — In his speech last week before the U.N. Security Council, Secretary of State Powell was trying to cynically sell the American people on what key Council members weren't buying--the need for a war against Iraq, an official of the Green Party of New Jersey said. "Powell knew going in that France, Germany, Russia, and China were among those who wouldn't buy his rush-to-war rhetoric," said Joe Fortunato, Green Party state chairperson. "What he really was trying to pull off was another cynical public relations stunt--similar to President Bush's mendacious State of the Union Address--to try to convince the uninformed elements of the U.S. public that the administration was on the side of the angels and that war was necessary." Fortunato said that Powell, in his 90-minute speech to the U.N. Security Council Wednesday, delivered "a banquet of so-called 'facts' that would not have stood up in any court of law. Fortunato issued the following statement: "With smoke and mirrors, Powell tried to build a case that relied on supposition, shaky and circumstantial evidence, unnamed sources, unreliable witnesses, and already disproven allegations." "France, Germany, Russia, and China were among those citing the need for ongoing inspections in Iraq. If the inspectors find nothing, then--according to Powell and the White House--it is not because there is nothing, but only that the Iraqis were able to fool everybody." "The Bush administration also keeps raising the bars of proof. If the United States had all this proof of noncompliance, then why didn't it share that knowledge with the inspectors, rather than use the UN Security Council as a public relations forum? Soon, they might demand that Hussein remove his mustache as part of compliance." "But the real bottom line is that the whole administration argument is absurd. It hopes that a gullible American public will be convinced that a nation the size of California has a devastating stockpile of nuclear, gas, and biological weapons that nobody can find and that they pose a danger to the United States and/or its neighbors even though that nation was disarmed and has been under surveillance for more than a decade, and is generally accredited to be a nonviable military force." "It also flies against logic that Iraqi leaders would initiate a war when they know that retribution would be swift and devastating to their country and its people," Fortunato added. "What does have the ring of truth is that the Bush administration seeks a phony war against a puny nation in order to steal its oil. This remains a war for oil." "In the meantime, chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix was quoted in England's The Guardian newspaper yesterday saying that 'the choice was between continued containment and invasion. Both strategies had problems, but an invasion required 250,000 troops and over $100bn while for containment the numbers were 250 inspectors and $80m." "The Green Party, along with scores of trade unions, 65 U.S. cities and towns, many religious denominations, and much of the world is unalterably opposed to this insane drive toward an unnecessary and dangerous war."
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TRADITION. HUMOR AND INDIVIDUAL TASTE A couple of days ago I was driving in the area and I saw this van pulling in front of me - Trinity Plumbing Company. Since the time of Luther we Protestants consider all the professions sacred unto the Lord. I know that there are a couple of seminaries that are called Trinity, but they train people who study the Trinity. A plumbing company with that name seems to go against my tradition. I was trying to imagine what the people were thinking when they named their plumbing company that way. This thinking led me to my days as a refugee in Italy. The Italians have a bank called Banco di Spirit Sancto - The Bank of the Holy Spirit. I never found out if the bank belongs to the Vatican or if it is a private bank or if it belongs to one of the socialist parties. However, if this is the bank of the Holy Spirit people should run and invest in it, because it cannot fail, it cannot go bankrupt and it has great dividends! I further thought of some names and how they are being used in various ethnic contexts. The British scholar R. T. Glover wrote about what supposedly happened when the Emperor Nero condemned Paul to death. Someone in the audience said: “the day will come when Christians will name their sons Paul and their dogs Nero”. Or if one looks in the Jewish context one is aware of the fact that the name Jesus in the Jewish language is Joshua or Jeshua. Yet there is a scarcity of this name among our Jewish friends, and an abundance of de Jesus among our Hispanic friends. When I read the Bible as a kid, I thought that no one should name their daughter Jezebel. Then I went to seminary and I found that the wife of one my favorite professors was Isabela. Later on, one of the young people that grew up in one of the churches that I pastored named their daughter Isabel. I concluded that in many ways I am a traditionalist. It may be that in many instances, people see humor where I do not see it. It may be that I should remember the Latin proverb “de gustibus non est disputandum” - about taste there is no argument. ANNOUNCEMENT This coming Sunday, February 16, 2003, from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M., Pastor George Hancock-Stefan will discuss his trip to China at Central Baptist Church, Third and East Highland Aves., Atlantic Highlands. Coffee and dessert will be served. The presentation is open to the public and we cordially invite you to come.
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A GOOD CFO IS WORTH HER WEIGHT IN GOLD Like private enterprise, one of the most important positions in local government is the Chief Financial Officer. You could equate the CFO to a referee at a ball game, where a good job often goes unnoticed, but one slipup causes big problems. The landscape of municipal government has been littered with unsavory characters that have taken advantage of their position for years only to be chased from office with shame. In Atlantic Highlands and some surrounding towns, our CFO is a full time position. Other municipalities around the state employ part timers or have combined the CFO’s job with other administrative functions. Our CFO has tremendous responsibility, including preparing the annual budget, maintaining over 20 banking accounts, as well as serving as the purchasing agent for the borough. It may not sound like a lot, but when you include the harbor operations, the water and sewer department, and other borough operations, Catherine Campbell has a full plate. It’s not a state requirement that your CFO is a Certified Public Accountant, but it sure helps. We have recently been granted approval by the New Jersey State Division of Local Government to perform self- auditing. The state awarded this designation due to a sound financial position and strong performance of the CFO over the past few years. We will still need an annual outside audit, but we can now file unaudited financial statements and annual debt statements with the state on our own. This alone will save the borough close to $6,000 per year. Our CFO also collects and distributes the money for the local school districts. She has the responsibility for following up with the state to collect grant money and to make sure that all proceeds from bond ordinances are allocated properly. She is responsible for payroll each month and her signature is necessary for any purchase order in the borough. Some towns can get by with a part timer, but our experience shows that the right person controlling the purse strings can make a big difference.
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HOW DO YOU MEND A FRIEND'S BROKEN HEART? “Never judge someone by who
he's in love with; judge him by his friends. People fall in love with the most
appalling people. Take a cool, appraising glance at his pals.” Most women can spot a creep a mile away. It’s when they’re actually involved with the creep that they become temporarily blind. And the most powerful lens prescription on earth won’t help them to see Mr. Wonderful the way he is, the way the rest of the world sees him. It’s as if when Cupid’s arrow pierced their heart it also pierced their brain (most specifically, the part of the brain that regulates reason). Why is that? Your girlfriend doesn’t want to go out with your brother’s best friend, who is a nice guy, who’s kind, sensitive, charming and funny. It doesn’t matter that he has his B.A. in Social Work, volunteers at a homeless shelter once a month, goes to church every Sunday and would treat her as if she were The Blessed Mother. Nooooo. She’d rather be in a relationship with the “cool” guy she met in a bar, who has a drinking problem, a drug problem, a gambling problem, money problems, unresolved problems with his mother, unresolved problems with his ex-girlfriend, problems with the law, problems making a commitment, problems expressing his feelings, and a problem treating women with respect. She wants the guy who’s never on time, never apologizes, never picks up the check, never remembers her birthday and never wants to do anything on the weekend but stay home, drink beer, and watch sports. My girlfriends have fallen in love with some of the most ghastly characters that ever cast a shadow on a bar of a go-go club. I’ve witnessed my girlfriends fall “head over heels” for a heel and waste valuable time, effort, (and sometimes money), trying to win the affection of a man who is not worthy of her. And sometimes, they lose more than just time. Often they compromise their jobs, their relationships with their families and their relationships with their friends. They sometimes lose sight of their goals and their dreams. And if they’re really “unlucky in love,” they lose the respect of those whom they respect and, most importantly, they lose respect for themselves. The respect of the heel is the one thing they never seem to gain. But they’ll die trying. It’s frustrating for a woman to watch her friend live in an alternate universe with Mr. Wrong, when the rest of the world is functioning, growing, loving and living life the way it’s supposed to be lived. It’s even more frustrating when the guy has convinced her that His World is the Best Place on Earth, and that she deserves no better. It’s as if he has a special mirror that she is forced to hold up to her face, body and mind, and that mirror is the reflection of the way he sees her. She’s “not pretty enough,” she’s “gaining weight” and her “roots are always showing.” She’s not smart enough, either. I’ve seen women with their masters degrees in Biology be unmercifully belittled by a guy who barely made it through high school. I’ve watched women capable of solving calculus problems not be able to see that he’s the one who’s got the problem. No matter how hard her friends and family try to convince her otherwise, His Mirror is the only mirror that really counts. And she refuses to see herself any other way. The longer she looks into His Mirror, the more convinced she is that the rest of the world sees her that way, too. A good friend wishes she could take His Mirror and crack it over his (often balding) head or give his (often hefty) rear end a nice whack with it, too. But it’s a touchy thing to get involved in your friend’s romance, to put yourself in the middle of your friend and Romeo, especially if your opinion is unsolicited. I’ve had many a good friend turn on me, as if I was the enemy and He was the victim. Yes, it takes guts to get involved. Technically, it’s none of my business. But, I feel that it is my business to protect my friend if she’s being mistreated and to be honest when my friend asks me, “So, what do you think of him?” I could be polite and say, “Well now, he seems to be an okay guy.” Or I can be honest and tell her that he was flirting with the waitress the entire time she was in the bathroom, that he was not where he told her he was on Friday night, that there were amoebas who had a better personalities than he did, and that the only chance he had of ever making her happy is if he could be stuffed back into his mother’s womb and born all over again – but this time with human genes. I want to grab her hand and stop her from running out into the middle of the street. I want to tell her to dump him and find someone who can make her happy. How do I do that? How does any woman convince her friend that there is so much better out there for her, if she would just be patient enough to wait for it, even if it means being alone for a while? How do you prove that there is a guy out there who will enhance her life, instead of chipping away at the one she has. How do you make her believe that there really are guys out there who are honest, loyal, fun and who like to dance? That she will find a guy someday who will love her, respect her, talk to her, talk sense into her, make her laugh, make her a cup of tea, make reservations, buy her flowers, buy her an engagement ring and, most importantly, consider her happiness to be at least equal to his own? You can’t. She’s going to have to find out the hard way, all by herself - hopefully sooner than later. In the meantime, you’d better stock up on tissues, chocolate, red wine, Tylenol and Chick Flicks. You’re gonna need ‘em.
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GETTING STUCK ON 'ROSEMARIE'S ISLAND' Lawyers and money. Taxpayers and misery. Perfect Together. In Middletown Township, the taxpayers are footing the bill for every two-bit squabble these elected Township Committee people get into. These elected Republicans bring everything to court, and get dragged into everything at court, and I am sick and tired of paying for it. The Committee people are doing this for one reason – because they can and it isn’t their money. Mayor Rosemarie Peters said the township isn’t spending more than any other in court. First, that’s not true. Second, whom are they measuring themselves next to? The goal of government isn’t to keep up with the Jones’ in court. Right now, as you read this, former Mayor Patrick Parkinson, a good friend and political ally of current Mayor Rosemarie Peters, is being defended in a sexual harassment lawsuit by township-paid lawyers. And, Mayor Rosemarie things that is just fine. In a pig’s eye! If former Republican Mayor Patrick Parkinson can be smart enough to get himself into a lawsuit, he can spend the money to get himself out of one. But, what about the Town Square litigation? If these township lawyers lose in court, who is giving the money back to the taxpayer? Sure, let’s not talk about anything. Let’s let all the lawyers do the talking (for $200 an hour each plus costs and travel) and let’s just hand the keys to the bank vault over to them for the next 20 years, because that’s how long it’s going to take to get all of this nonsense ironed out in court. Meanwhile, Mayor Peters can build her cultural arts center, not widen any roads, and build a bunch of strips malls along highway 35. For the last 15 years, Mayor Rosemarie has been serving this township in elected office. And, now – now that there is barely anything left to save – she becomes an “environmentalist”. But, she’s an environmentalist who believes in strip malls. Is anything ringing any bells for anyone here? You can’t believe in the environment and want to develop a bunch of strip malls. You can’t say it’s OK to have cultural centers that don’t make any money and receive an annual budget, and get into every piece of litigation that comes your way. So, the Committee is trying to “save land”. Really? If that’s the case, why did the all-Republican Township Committee approve a 15-acre development in Lincroft? Why not a park? Or, maybe Middletown should try to save trees along the highway and not trees in one of the most beautiful communities in this state. Is it because Mayor Rosemarie and her Republican cronies don’t like Lincroft or because they’re enchanted by Route 35? If Route 35 is worth “reserving open space” then why isn’t Lincroft for that matter? On top of that, if this master plan is adopted, then the Lincroft development is the beginning of the end. There’s one thing for sure, you’ll always be able to find a place to buy soda and fill up your car on any corner of any of our Middletown “villages” by the time Mayor Rosemarie is done with us. She’s had 15 years experience at destroying our township and creating urban sprawl, but she’s managed to get 25 years of destruction crammed into that time. But, this next three years she wants will be the end. She will have accomplished her mission if she gets back into office – and robbed Middletown of its enduring beauty and its last gasp of a chance for the coming century. RUMOR HAS IT that a certain large Bayshore town is going to be revaluated immediately. That’s right, gang, someone has already made the deal and it’s done. Isn’t backroom politics great? (Joseph Caliendo is a lifetime Middletown resident and businessman. He is also chairman of the Middletown Township Democratic Party.)
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PRESIDENT KENNEDY: A TRUE CONSERVATIVE ! The Democrat party has gone so far to the socialist-Marxist left during the past 40 years that President John F. Kennedy today would be labeled a conservative Republican. The first thing JFK did when he narrowly won election in 1960 was to cut federal taxes 10 times more than President George W. Bush did when he was narrowly elected in 2,000. Yes, Kennedy, a genuine conservative! Bush? A “moderate” Republican. Why? Because the liberals viciously attack any Republican who dares to cut taxes. After 40 years of rampant liberal tax-and-spend Democrats have all but destroyed the American Dream for many working taxpayers. They see taxpayers as discardable slaves to Big Government. I covered the 1960 Presidential election of Kennedy Vs. Nixon. I was then a reporter/columnist for the North Jersey Herald-News, the second largest evening newspaper in New Jersey. The Herald-News was then a Republican paper, endorsing Nixon in that election. I was assigned to cover one of the last campaign appearances of Massachusetts Senator Jack Kennedy on the weekend before the election at the Teaneck Armory in Bergen County. I brought my girlfriend with me, Jeanne Reed of Teaneck, who became my wife of 41 years when we married in 1962. Because of my credentials as a newsman, we took our positions at the press table right in front of the stage of the Teaneck Armory. Some 12,000 people packed the Teaneck armory only three days before the Presidential election. Kennedy appeared with his famous “Rat Pack” – Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford (Kennedy’s brother-in-law), comedian Joey Bishop, and Anthony Quinn. Seeing Kennedy, the massive crowd lunged forward, collapsing the press table. I looked up at Kennedy, standing at the lectern in front of me. He looked down at us and gave his winning, bright-white teeth smile. He was certainly the inspiration for “Camelot.” I filed my story for The Herald-News, which was on Page one Monday, the day before the election, the first Tuesday in November. The headline read: ARMORY CROWD STAMPEDES, with my by-line, Gordon B. Bishop, Herald-News Staff Writer. The picture on Page One showed a movie-star like happy face of Jack Kennedy, standing next to New Jersey Governor Robert B. Meyner. The next morning I voted for the first time. You had to be 21 years old then. I cast my first vote in the curtained booth for Senator Kennedy. I identified with Kennedy because we were both devout Catholics. I doubt whether Kennedy would go along with today’s radical baby-killing abortion liberals. Today, Presidents Kennedy and Ronald Reagan are two of the most popular Presidents of the 20th Century. They truly represented the taxpayers of America, not the Big Government interests of the socialist liberals. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt took America down the dead-end road to socialism with his New Deal radicalism of the 1930s, trashing the U.S. Constitution in the process. The real political leaders and role models of the 20th Century were Reagan and Kennedy, not FDR or Bill Clinton, who really had no respect for the Constitution – the “rule of law.” Instead, liberalism-socialism has undermined the Constitution and our Bill of Rights since the New Deal era. Constitutional law, which created this great nation after a bloody Tax Revolution in 1776, has become secondary to the liberal-socialist agenda of more taxes, bigger government and total disregard for the principles in the founders’ Republic of the United States of America. America was founded as a Republic governed by the people’s representatives – not a democracy that became a government out of control after the imposition of an illegal income tax in 1913. Our founders would not recognize today’s lawless government and justice system that’s rewriting the Constitution, one destructive decision at a time. Long live the Republic. God bless America. (I want to thank Eric, who services my car, for inspiring this column on American history during the past half-century. Young Eric was not around during the Roosevelt, Kennedy, Reagan, Clinton eras.) (Gordon Bishop, an author, historian and syndicated columnist, is the recipient of 12 National and 15 State Journalism Awards, including New Jersey’s first “Journalist-of-the-Year” – 1986/New Jersey Press Association.)
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by Guest columnist: Mr. Timothy Haase Assistant Principal Atlantic Highlands Elementary School POINTS TO PONDER ? “The elementary school curriculum is not as important to the future academic success of students as the secondary curriculum.” Part III. For the past two weeks I have spent a considerable amount of time discussing the New Jersey Department of Education Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS). These standards were first adopted by the State Department of Education in May 1996 and were revised in July 2002 for Language Arts Literacy, Mathematics, and Science. The CCCS have had a profound effect on the education system throughout New Jersey and will continue to have a significant influence for many years to come. The critical role they play in our children’s education is evident when you consider the following three points: students receive state mandated assessments at various grade levels to determine how well they have mastered the knowledge and skills described in the CCCS; school curricula is written so that all of the CCCS are integrated into daily lessons; and schools are held accountable to assure that all of their students are proficient in the CCCS under the new No Child Left Behind legislation. Further evidence of their staying power is obvious when you consider the following. In 1996 there were 3 benchmarkings of progress indicators contained within each subject area of the CCCS, which were grades 4, 8, and 12. In the 2002 revisions there are benchmark indicators for Language Arts Literacy for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grades 5-6, Grades 7-8, and Grade 12. For mathematics there are benchmark indicators for Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 12. Last week I discussed the many invaluable programs and services provided to the students of Atlantic Highlands Elementary School that enable us to meet and exceed the educational requirements of the CCCS. Those programs and services however, do not come without a cost. These costs extend beyond salaries, benefits, and materials. Key to any successful program is appropriate facilities. We have been resourceful with our use of AHES, since our building was not designed to meet current programs. We are at a crossroads, however, in terms of matching our program needs with our existing facilities. There is a financial commitment associated with improving the building to better prepare our students. But the anticipated positive gains of the children as a result of meeting the challenging state standards and improving the facilities should be worth the financial commitment.
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LEGISLATION INCREASE THE SCOPE OF CURRENT HAZING LAWS On February 10 the General Assembly considered a bill that would require all public and independent institutions of higher learning to adopt written policies concerning hazing. Assembly Bill 1373 states that these institutions will inform all of their students, faculty, administrators and coaches of the standards the bill sets into law. My bill A-1373 gives immunity to any individual who reports ,beforehand, a plan to haze another student. Furthermore, it allows immunity to a physician r who reports to the proper authorities any suspected cases of hazing. Cases of hazing are extremely prevalent in our schools, but they often go by unpunished. We must make it clear to all involved, faculty, students, and parents, that these situations will not be tolerated. Hazing will no longer remain any school's 'dirty little secret'. Current laws only apply to cases of hazing that occur within the official academic setting of a university. This legislation expands the scope of this law law to cover any organized, academic group, team or activity. It also provides compensation to the victims or, in the case of the death of a minor, compensation to the families of the victim. Unfortunately the current law does little to compensate the victim of these crimes. This new bill broadens the scope of the current law and allows the victims to file a civil suit. Many students who fall victim to hazing are scarred for life and experience long term psychological trauma. They should be allowed to seek compensation for their suffering. Assembly Bill 1373 passed through the General Assembly with a vote of 74 -1 -0. It now moves on to the Senate for consideration.
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BITS AND PIECES A great night out is in the making. On February 20th at 6 PM the Kaboom committee is throwing a cocktail, fireworks display and Hors Hors d'oeuvres party at the Monmouth Boat Club in Marine Park. The party is to raise money for the fireworks display that Red Bank is famous for. You might not know this but we are ranked 2nd behind Macy's Manhattan fireworks display as the biggest and best fireworks display in the country. I believe we are tied with Dallas for that honor.
It cost over $170,000 to put on the display and all of
that is raised by donations, special events on the 3rd
of July, sponsorship by PNC Bank, Molly Pitcher and
Oyster point Hotel, Q104.3 local businessmen and private
businesses. We also hold a golf outing on June 9th at
Shore Oaks Golf club. "I am not sure how long there have been fireworks on the Navesink to celebrate the 4th of July. I cannot remember them before the 60's. Around 1964 or 65 the Red Bank Parks and Recreation under Al Gatta started shooting fireworks on the Navesink. It was stared to draw attention to the coming Regatta boat races that were held for decades on our river. The races were in the second week in July. The barge that was used for the fire works was left in the river for the finish line and was used by Judges and VIPs. The "Good Times" Barge was towed down river and Joe Irwin would place the barge and anchor it. Parks and Recreation would buy the fireworks from the Zambelli family and our own Sonny Thorton would set them off by hand. The Red Bank Jaycees would set up bleachers and get donations. The total cost for the fireworks was $3000 in 1965." The cost has gone up dramatically in almost 40 years but so has the size of the audience and length and quality of the show. Like I said we are ranked 2nd in the United States, pretty good for a small town. R & R Wine distributors directed by Richard Levine along with Lairds Distilleries and Basil T's brewery will host the wine and beer tasting for the evening. A great Hors hors d'oeuvres tasting is being presented by Basil T's, Bistro, Buona Sera, Danny's Steakhouse, Downtown Café, Gourmet Picnic, House of Coffee, Little Kraut, Racioppies, 2 Senza and Two If By Sea. The highlight of the evening will be a surprise by the Grucci family. All in all it will be a great event to socialize with the heart of the Red Bank community. Tickets are $60 and can be reserved or purchased by calling 732 741 7200. ../window_redbank/2003/wrb030213_bits.htm PRINT THIS ARTICLE
KEANSBURG NEEDS A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS! A person can volunteer many ways in their community. Volunteering for the Fire Department or EMS is just one way albeit an important duty. Other ways include volunteering to assist with local sports and recreation groups, volunteering to chaperone class trips, volunteering to help with the local neighborhood watch program, volunteering to help the aged, volunteering to help the poor and the list can go on and on. The reason I am mentioning this is mainly that our town needs to fill some vacancies on various boards. Right now, there are two open seats on the planning board, soon to be on vacancy on housing and three vacancies on the Recreation Advisory Board. Some people have asked how can a person be appointed to one of those vacancies. The answer is very simple you just need to send your resume and the position for which you would like to be considered. It would help if you could include information either in your resume or in a cover letter that can help us see why you feel you can sit on the boards for which you are volunteering. You should submit your resume and all pertinent information to the Borough Manager 29 Church Street Keansburg NJ 07734. Upcoming Council meetings. The Keansburg Borough Council meetings for the month of February will be held on Thursday 2/13 at 5:30 PM and on Thursday 2/27 at 7 PM. Keansburg Baseball and Softball sign ups. Residents of Keansburg, Keyport and Union Beach are invited to sign-up Girls - Ages 5 to 16 Fridays - 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 from 6 PM to 9 PM For more information check out this link: ../news/2003/0130/keansburg_baseball.htm
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BRAISING CAN TAKE THE CHILL OUT OF WINTER I am not a winter person. But I must admit, there's nothing like a hearty winter meal followed by a good brandy or a hot cup of tea in front of the fireplace. Historically man consumed rich and robust fare in winter to counter the cold and add some thermal padding. Culinary anthropology aside, I simply love spending a cold winter Saturday or Sunday preparing soul warming fare that fills the house with its embracing aroma. It starts with a technique called braising. Braising refers to cooking food, often meat with vegetables, in a relatively small amount of liquid, at low heat for an extended period of time. If you cover the food completely with liquid it is then known as stewing. The cuts of meat most suitable for braising are ones that are tough, (frequently used muscles), are attached to the bone, and have at least moderate amounts of fat. The best choices include the shank, chuck, brisket, and short ribs. Cuts from the round are tough and can be braised but their fat content is too low to produce the same quality. Well exercised muscles contain more connective tissue which serves to hold the muscle fibers together. Surrounding the connective tissue is a protein called collagen. Time, heat, and moisture breaks down the collagen into gelatin, the substance that brings body to stocks and decadently lavishes your palate. However, as the proteins in muscle tissue cook, they tighten and squeeze out their moisture. This actually reduces their tenderness. However, the gelatin, as well as the fat in the meat, more than compensate for this loss of succulence. A tender cut of meat with low fat, such as from the loin, would taste terrible if braised. It would lose all it's tenderness with little gelatin and fat to take up the slack. Thus, braising can turn a tough piece of meat into a tender, fall off the bone, comfort food. I can think of no better example than the classic dish osso buco, made from veal shanks. 4 veal shanks 1) Season the shanks with salt and pepper and brown them in a large skillet with the olive oil, for about 5 minutes on each side. 2) Place the shanks in a large ovenproof casserole dish with a tight fitting lid. 3) In the same skillet you browned the shanks, sauté the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes adding more olive oil if necessary. Add the garlic and tomato paste and sauté for a few minutes more, being careful not to burn the paste or the garlic. 4) Add the stock, wine, and herbs and bring to a boil. 5) Pour everything over the shanks and place the casserole dish in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes. 6) Add salt and pepper to taste at the end. This recipe has a lot of leeway. First, you can use beef shanks but veal produces more gelatin and hence, more tenderness. Lamb shanks would be an excellent substitution. You can also use carrots in place of the parsnips and potatoes instead of turnips. Whichever ones you choose, cut them into large pieces, (about an inch and a half), so the extended cooking doesn't turn them to mush. (This is why root vegetables and not delicate vegetables are used). The specific herbs and quantities can be adjusted to suit particular preferences. And please, do not use cooking wine. I am a strong advocate of the time honored adage that if you wouldn't drink it, don't cook with it. Your casserole dish should be large enough to hold all the ingredients and have a snug fitting lid so the liquids do not evaporate. I use a round, glass casserole that is 4 and a half inches deep and 10 inches across inside. Lastly, the dish would not be complete without a loaf of bread to dip in the juice, (pure heaven), and the right bottle of wine. Go with a full bodied and hearty wine such as Bordeaux, a northern Rhone, Brunello di Montalcino or my favorite, Barolo.
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Series on Job Search Basics (Part 2): JOB SEARCH 1-3 Last week, I outlined the six steps of the effective job search. This week, we focus on the first three: Step 1: Define what you want At its simplest, this means identifying the industry and function that you want for your job. Be specific. Banking is not specific enough. Banking as an industry could mean finance, management, sales, or a variety of functions within banking firms. Banking as a function may mean corporate finance in a bank or the finance function of a consumer products company. Whether you mean banking as an industry or function greatly changes the nature of your search. Step 2: Create your marketing campaign At a minimum, this includes resumes, cover letters, thank you letters and business cards. There are many books that detail the protocol for these materials, and you should read them to make sure your material is current. One common pitfall that I often see as a recruiter is a lack of actionable and quantifiable results. “Experienced in sales” indicates what you think of yourself. “Increased sales by 20%” indicates what you did. Step 3: Research your targets Knowing about companies and industries is critical. While networking is a form of research (because you do hear news and opportunities through networking), step 3 refers to secondary research (e.g., Internet, trade journals, national newspapers, and industry associations). Secondary research is the foundation for networking. You need to know the lingo and the trends of your industry to be viewed as a colleague, not an outsider. Caroline Ceniza-Levine, a resident of Little Silver, is an adjunct professor of Professional Development at Columbia University and a career/life coach. Caroline can be reached at 212-502-8593 or at her website at www.thinkasinc.com.
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VISIONS AIN’T JUST HAD BY SAINTS Isn’t it about time for a new vision for older folks, and younger folks too for that matter? The world is getting pretty screwy, but maybe the solution is really as simple as Joe says. Let’s see. Mary Worthy lived to see her niece’s wedding. The whole family was rooting for her. She was able to be there at the church, the reception, and the family gathering afterward. A remarkable woman. What enabled her to survive all these months, against all odds? "Who’s calling the shots anyway?" Is it the doctors, Mary’s family, Mary’s friends, or is it just fate? We might say that "calling those shots" begins with everything except fate. Fate has nothing to do with it. What then? Without too much opposition from ourselves, our bodies and our spirit always strive to give us the best possible odds even if some others on the scene are addicted to their own pessimism. And the best possible odds are for survival. Not just for a wedding, Mary, but for a good long time afterward. That’s why Mary, today, is like the Eveready bunny. She just keeps on going. She says that she found weddings so much fun that she began looking forward to the next one, and then the one after that. Let’s wonder about another person who fooled everyone. Joe was told that he had about six months, and ten years later he’s still kicking up his heels. A lot of those who thought he was on the way out have already "gone out themselves." Maybe Joe’s body and his spirit didn’t accept all that pessimism either, didn’t accept those stand-ins for God. Perhaps he believed in his own personal and private connection to God. In that case, "It ain’t over until God says it’s over." Joe senses that his body is always geared up to fixing itself so Joe doesn’t get in its way with any useless worries or predictions. Joe likes to give analogies taken right out of everyday life, so he asked me to imagine him trying to lean over a Master Plumber’s shoulder, telling him that maybe he should use this kind of wrench and maybe try threading the pipe the other way. "That guy Fritz, fixing my sink now, comes from a long line of Master Plumbers." Joe explained. "His grandfather repaired the leaks in Hoover Dam, for gods sake! So I just butt out." (That’s a plumber expression!) Joe has an intuition that came out of those talks with God. He does not accept anyone else’s reality because some of those things are not reality at all, only guesses. We’re caught in a world view that others have haphazardly formed. (Remember when the world was flat, or when the sun revolved around the earth? No? I don’t either, but we know that those were just two of those really dumb reality guesses.) Joe knows that he can always make it better for himself by thinking things over while he’s talking to God, or talking to the goodness or Intelligence of the universe, or talking to whatever it is that enfolds us. He has some interesting ideas for us. "Start on a new vision," he suggests. "Give it a solid start by putting a strong scaffolding up right now. It only requires forgiving everyone, starting with yourselves." Think on that for a while and we begin to see something. We alone have the power over thoughts that either keep us down or raise us up. Why do we dredge up all the painful memories of long ago? Real or imagined hurts. What good are they? Are they the punishing reminders that we haven’t learned to forgive ourselves? "Let it go," Joe says. "It’s a child’s game and we’re much too big to play it anymore. Always know that there is nothing as freeing, or more empowering, than forgiveness." Think he sounds Pollyanna-ish? Surprise! Although just past retirement, Joe is a two hundred and sixty pound ex-wrestler with steel abs, a bull neck and two triceratops instead of biceps. And if he heard you say the Pollyanna thing, he would softly say, "That’s my reality. And my guess is as good as anybody else’s."
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NEW JERSEY'S WRONGFUL DEATH ACT New Jersey has it's own wrongful death statute that allows a dependent to file a lawsuit due to the negligent act of another that causes death. What is interesting about the statute, is the restrictive nature of the statute of limitations that applies to a wrongful death action. No matter what the cause, or the knowledge of the survivor concerning the cause, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of death. There appears to be very few, if any exception to this hard and fast rule that the case must be filed within two years from the date of death. This rule however, can cause some serious injustices. For example, what if the decedent passed away from a condition that was not known to the dependent till more than two years after the death? Although this sounds like a very unlikely scenario, consider the following. What about someone who dies from an exposure to a chemical that at the time of death was unknown, but was later discovered? This has happened in the past to asbestos victims who died from medical conditions that were not known to the public as being caused by an exposure to asbestos. I would hope that someday our Legislators consider changing the statute to include language that would allow lawsuits to be started after the two years if the survivor can prove that they were unaware of the cause of death and that the information about the cause of death was unavailable.
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PHYSICIAN'S ARE BACK TO WORK After a three day long job action in Monmouth and
Ocean Counties, and a week long walk out in the northern
counties, New Jersey physicians are back to a full time
work schedule. Over five thousand doctors took part in a
job slow-down which was kicked off with a rally at
Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, on February 3,
2003. On February 5, smaller rallies took place throughout the state. One of these, held in Woodbridge, was sponsored by Dr. Michael Richardson, president of the Middlesex County Medical Society. Over 450 physicians and concerned citizens marched in front of the office of Senator Joseph F. Vitale (D) of district 19, Co-Chair of the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. The "Vitale Rally" took place in an attempt to sway the senator from continuing to support tort reform bills which do not cap or limit awards for non-economic damages. Later, a small group of physicians from Monmouth and Middlesex counties, along with the general council for the Medical Society of New Jersey met with Senator John Bennett, in a closed session, at the Meridian corporate offices in Wall. During this meeting several issues were discussed including new, proposed legislation which contains many positive tort reform issues. The details of this are still being worked out, and are still being discussed by the legislators and the medical community to assure that the ultimate goals of limiting frivolous law suits and decreasing liability insurance premiums is met. The New Jersey physicians feel that the week was a positive one. Both public and legislative awareness to the liability insurance crisis was heightened. Many sources say that public opinion is on the side of the doctors, and more and more people are contacting their legislators and pressuring them to continue to work with the doctors until a meaningful and effective tort reform bill is passed. The public is urged to continue to help by calling 1-877-KEEP MDs, and letting your legislators know how you feel about maintaining quality healthcare in New Jersey. Email-
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A RED-TAILED HAWK IN LENAPE WOODS “Hurry!” I called out to my friends a few weeks ago as we were taking a hike in Lenape Woods Nature Preserve. “We don’t have much time to observe the critter.” Not knowing what to expect, my friends abruptly, but cautiously approached me. I silently pointed upwards. There, atop an oak branch, sitting as quietly as possible, about 20 feet in front of us, was a beautiful adult red-tailed hawk.
The red-tailed hawk is a common bird in New Jersey. It has made an impressive comeback since the days when DDT was prevalent in our environment during the early to mid twentieth century. The red-tailed hawk is commonly found near woodlots or groves of trees close to open fields. The red-tailed is not a bird to be found in dense woods, which is why the critter probably likes the fragmented landscape of Lenape Woods, with its juxtaposing housing, shade trees, and open sandy fields. These areas provide a fine view of mice, squirrels, and birds, such as starlings. Yet, despite the fact that they're one of the most common raptors in New Jersey, there is still little factual information about the red-tailed hawk in our society. Ornithologists don't have the answers to many common questions, such as how long do red-tailed hawks live in the wild, whether the birds mate for life, or even at what exact age do they start to breed. These important questions require resolution if we are to truly understand this animal and protect it from the future. Thus, there is a need for more naturalists in our society! What we currently do know is that pairs of red-tailed hawks in the spring typically build a large stick nest near the top of a tree (usually deciduous) at the edge of open canopy woods. In April or May, two to four eggs are usually laid in a nest. They hatch in about 30 days and the young remain with their parents until they can forage for themselves. This is an activity to look for in Lenape Woods this spring and summer. Sadly, the life of young red-tailed hawks in Lenape Woods will not be all happiness. Since they generally live so close to humans, red-tailed hawks are often the victim of being run over by cars or trucks. Furthermore, toxins in other animals might bio-accumulate up the food chain to poison the birds. For example, according to NJ Fish & Wildlife, chlordane (a pesticide that accumulates in the tissues of Japanese beetles and in starlings and grackles that eat them) was recently identified in several owls and hawks in New Jersey, including red-tailed hawks. However, the primary dilemma is habitat destruction. The availability of areas where the birds can prey and hunt is being reduced considerably in the Bayshore region by unplanned and unwanted development. Many of the areas that used to be forests and farms with edges of tall trees have now become over-developed with row after row, and mile after mile of houses, strip malls, and roads. Enough is enough! Let’s keep what remaining open space we have left in the Bayshore region for wildlife habitat, so future generations can enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of red-tailed hawks.
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MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN Tonight the moon bathes them in yellow, A tawny labrador retriever sleeps under a drooped
leaf, naps on the wooden deck, while a canary, On a quilt of green he whispers into her ear, in the silence of the golden night Inside, a Gregorian calendar reads 2003, a Chinese calendar marks the Year of the Sheep, but tonight, midnight in the garden is the long ago and a man and a woman lay on a quilt of green GILDA KREUTER
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../readers_write/index.html WHO IS THIS CHALIBI? AND WHY DOES BUSH WANT HIM TO LEAD IRAQ? The letter from Devar, WHY IRAQ NOW, makes some interesting pints and analogies, but misses the main reason that Pres. Bush WANTS Iraq now, and that is oil. Lot's of oil, lot's of money for the already wealthy oil empires which Bush and Cheney are part of. We are told that Iraq possesses weapons of mass destruction which some has escaped the eyes of all those inspectors for years now. Iraq has no Air Force, no Navy, no means of delivering them even if it had them. Iraq has only a small, demoralized infantry. Why are we amassing such a huge force to whip a little defenseless third world nation? Pres. Bush and his hawks have bigger things in mind, and unless you have a computer and the time to search for what is behind all this, you will not find the answers. The media is very timid of late, when it comes to revealing what is going on. From an Australian newspaper, The Sydney Morning Herald, I learned that an Iraqi diplomat, Mohamed al-Jabiri, who has just returned from in talks with Washington, said the White House has given its "blessing" to the head of the Iraqi National Congress, Ahmed Chalabi, to lead a transitional coalition government in Iraq once Saddam has been deposed. Who is this Chalibi, and why does Pres. Bush want him to lead Iraq after we finish mauling it, again? I have learned that Hamid Karzai, Pres. Bush's choice to govern Iraq is the man who wants to use Afghanistan for a pipeline as a segment to connect the riches of the undeveloped oilfields of the Russian caucus basin to the Arabian Sea. The taliban turned down this idea, and became our enemy, as did Hussein when he nationalized Iraq's oilfields. Chalabi, the London-based leader of the Iraqi National Congress (INC), is front man for the latest incarnation of a long-time strategy to redraw the map of the oil-rich Middle East, put American troops -- and American oil companies -- in full control of the Persian Gulf's reserves and use the Gulf as a fulcrum for enhancing America's global strategic hegemony. Chalabi would hand over Iraq's oil to U.S. multinationals, and his allies in conservative think tanks are already drawing up the blueprints. "What they have in mind is denationalization, and then parceling Iraqi oil out to American oil companies," says James E. Akins, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Even more broadly, once an occupying U.S. army seizes Baghdad, Chalabi's INC and its American backers are spinning scenarios about dismantling Saudi Arabia, seizing its oil and collapsing the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). What's also startling about these plans is that Chalabi is scorned by most of America's national-security establishment, including much of the Department of State, the CIA and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is shunned by all Western powers save the United Kingdom, ostracized in the Arab world and disdained even by many of his erstwhile comrades in the Iraqi opposition. Among his few friends, however, are the men running the Bush administration's willy-nilly war on Iraq. And with their backing, it's conceivable that this hapless, exiled Iraqi aristocrat and London-Washington playboy might end up atop the smoking heap of what's left of Iraq next year. Almost to a man, Washington's chickenhawks lavishly praise Chalabi. "He's a rare find," says Max Singer, a trustee and co-founder of the Hudson Institute. In Washington, Team Chalabi is led by Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz and Richard Perle. Chalabi's cheerleaders include the Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP) and the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA). "Chalabi is the one that we know the best," says Shoshana Bryen, director of special projects for JINSA, where Chalabi has been a frequent guest at board meetings, symposia and other events since 1997. Chalibi is wanted in Jordan for embezzlement of millions from the Petra bank. He was tried in absentia and sentenced to 22 years in prison. That's Pres. Bush and his new man in Baghdad, perfect together. Meanwhile the taxpayers will finance this scheme to the tune of untold billions of dollars, and pull it off with the loss of American troops. I'll bet nobody ever read about this in our free press, or the TV news. Ed Toner p.s. This all reminds me of a speech given by a Marine General, winner of 2 CMH's, Smedley Butler, who had this to say on interventionism: Excerpt from a speech delivered in 1933, by Major General Smedley Butler, USMC. War is just a racket. A racket is best described, I believe, as something that is not what it seems to the majority of people. Only a small inside group knows what it is about. It is conducted for the benefit of the very few at the expense of the masses. I believe in adequate defense at the coastline and nothing else. If a nation comes over here to fight, then we'll fight. The trouble with America is that when the dollar only earns 6 percent over here, then it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100 percent. Then the flag follows the dollar and the soldiers follow the flag. I wouldn't go to war again as I have done to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket. There isn't a trick in the racketeering bag that the military gang is blind to. It has its "finger men" to point out enemies, its "muscle men" to destroy enemies, its "brain men" to plan war preparations, and a "Big Boss" Super-Nationalistic-Capitalism. It may seem odd for me, a military man to adopt such a comparison. Truthfulness compels me to. I spent thirty-three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country's most agile military force, the Marine Corps. I served in all commissioned ranks from Second Lieutenant to Major-General. And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high class muscle- man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism. I suspected I was just part of a racket at the time. Now I am sure of it. Like all the members of the military profession, I never had a thought of my own until I left the service. My mental faculties remained in suspended animation while I obeyed the orders of higher-ups. This is typical with everyone in the military service. I helped make Mexico, especially Tampico, safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues in. I helped in the raping of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefits of Wall Street. The record of racketeering is long. I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912 (where have I heard that name before?). I brought light to the Dominican Republic for American sugar interests in 1916. In China I helped to see to it that Standard Oil went its way unmolested. During those years, I had, as the boys in the back room would say, a swell racket. Looking back on it, I feel that I could have given Al Capone a few hints. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. I operated on three continents.
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