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|Nov 29, 2005
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|Nov 23, 2004
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|Nov 6, 2001
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|Catherine A. Haala
|Original Assignee
|Crosscheck Identification Systems International, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (25), Non-Patent Citations (15), Referenced by (6), Classifications (33), Legal Events (7)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/985,734, filed Nov. 6, 2001, which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
The present invention is directed to a security system, and more particularly to a crosscheck identification system which obstructs or prevents a person from negotiating a transaction with another person, group, or entity in a population, if during a crosscheck it is determined that a person's record contains questionable information, or if an identification card carried by that person is invalid or has expired.
The prior art is replete with security systems that verify the identity of a person or an identification card carried by that person prior to allowing that person to execute a transaction. For example, financial institutions typically issue various types of identification cards bearing a magnetic strip encoded with identifying and other related information about the user. The user chooses or is assigned with a password known only to the user that is verified at a remote location when the user's information is read from the card by a reader and the password information is inputted into the system separately from the card. Other systems include encoding the card with some type of biometric information of the user wherein the bearer of the card submits to the system to confirm the identity of the bearer with the biometric information directly received from the user prior to executing a transaction.
In conventional systems, if the identity of the person is not confirmed, or if the identification card is found to be invalid for some reason, the user is permitted to submit another card, or the user simply does not execute the transaction. For example, if a person wishes to purchase items on a credit card, such as VISA�, MASTER CARD�, DISCOVER�, AMERICAN EXPRESS�, etc., and if the card is found to have been expired, or if the identity of the person encoded on the card does not match with the person submitting it for a transaction, the user may simply not purchase the items, pay cash, or use another card. In other words, it is the user's option to either submit another form of payment or refuse the transaction altogether. Similarly, if a person uses an identification or security card for, for example, gaining access to a building or facility, and if the card is determined to have been expired, invalid, or if there is an unsuccessful match between the identity of the person from those previously authorized to gain entry, the user is simply denied entry. The denial of entry into a building, or a decision not to execute a transaction, does not in any way limit that person's ability to enter into or execute another transaction with another person, group, or entity. In other words, the present systems fall short of preventing or obstructing a person from negotiating a transaction with another person, group, or entity, if irregularities, such as invalidity of the identification card, criminal record, etc., are found.
Although conventional systems, to a large extent, fulfill the required level of security needs thus far, there is a need for an improved and better security system which addresses the security breaches that occurred recently which led to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (New York) and the Pentagon (near Washington, D.C.) on Sep. 11, 2001. In those attacks, three commercial jet-liners were intentionally crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after being hijacked. A total of nineteen hijackers took over and commandeered the planes into these buildings. Although none of the hijackers were reported to have any pilot license, a few of them had taken flying lessons at various flying schools around the country. Surprisingly, at least one of them was reported to have been keen on learning just to maneuver an advanced jetliner like Boeing 727, without learning to land or take-off an advanced commercial jet. Another hijacker, without any previous flying training or experience, was reported to have sought training to fly a Boeing 747 in a flight simulator. That hijacker also carried several thousand dollars in cash to pay for the lessons.
It was also reported that one of the lead hijackers left a stalled-out plane on the runway after landing, on one occasion during a flying lesson. At least one of the leading hijackers was reported to be highly educated, and all of them were leading normal lives in the United States, Germany and other countries. All of the hijackers were foreign nationals who had entered the United States on temporary (student, tourist, and business) visas obtained at the U.S. Embassies abroad. One of the hijackers, who held a student visa, never attended the school he had applied to. Notwithstanding the suspicious and unusual behavior on part of these hijackers, the hijackers were able to negotiate, enter into and execute various day-to-day transactions, such as rent an apartment and purchase items of daily needs, for several years prior to hijacking the planes.
Since the September 11th attack, many private and government experts have surmised if somehow this great tragedy could have been avoided if there was some type of security system in place that would have prevented the actions of the perpetrators.
The present invention was devised, particularly in view of the recent tragic events, and is meant to function as a safeguard against undesirable actions on the part of those finding it easy to engage in behavior that might threaten other peoples' lives or cause damage to property.
Various identification systems are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,702,392; 4,582,985; 4,707,592; 4,993,068; 6,148,091; 6,208,264B1; 6,213,391B1; and 6,219,439B1.
In view of the deficiencies associated with conventional security systems, there is a need in the industry for a method and system which prevents or obstructs a person from negotiating first and subsequent transactions, in the event an irregularity is found in the first transaction.
The principal object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for preventing or obstructing a person from negotiating a transaction with another person, group, or entity in a population upon the occurrence of a pre-selected event(s).
Another object of the present invention is to provide a method and system which checks, crosschecks, verifies the identifying, and profile and/or biometric information of a person to determine whether or not the person may proceed to negotiate a transaction, such as seeking employment, seeking financial and/or social assistance from a private or government entity, purchasing or leasing real estate, purchasing or leasing vehicles, purchasing travel tickets, seeking medical care, seeking lodging or boarding, seeking enrollment at schools, colleges, universities and other vocational schools for education or training, visiting places and/or buildings, seeking entry into a country, etc.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for verifying a person's identity, immigration or non-immigration status, background record (criminal, etc.) as a prerequisite to negotiating or entering into a transaction over a certain predetermined amount, with another person, group, or entity in a population.
Yet an additional object of the present invention is to provide a method and system which, in effect, incapacitates or immobilizes a person in a population since that person is prevented or obstructed from negotiating any transaction with another person, group, or entity in the population, in the event the portable data device or the national identification card carried by the person, and containing electronically coded information about that person, is found to be inactive or expired, or if the card is found as not belonging to that person, has been tampered with, or is counterfeit. It is noted that the system of the invention is not a substitute for the conventional identification or transaction cards, such as MASTER CARD�, VISA�, DISCOVER�, and AMERICAN EXPRESS�, but serves as a supplement thereto. For example, a person wishing to negotiate a transaction, such as purchasing an airline ticket, would first have to clear the security requirements of the system of the present invention, followed by purchasing the ticket itself by, for example, using a credit card. Therefore, the system of the present invention, first validates the person wishing to negotiate a transaction, as a legitimate and rightful person, and then allows the person to proceed to negotiate the transaction itself. Accordingly, the system functions as a national security system.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for preventing or obstructing a person from negotiating a second or subsequent transaction(s) with another person, group, or entity in a population where the person was obstructed from negotiating a first or previous transaction(s).
In accordance with the present invention, a method of obstructing a person from negotiating a transaction with another person, group, or entity in a population, includes selecting for each person in a selected section of a population an identifying biometric characteristic unique to that person; determining profile information of each person; storing the identifying characteristic and the profile information of each person in individual portable data devices to be carried by respective persons, the data devices including an active status and an inactive status; storing the identifying characteristic and the profile information of each person collectively at a central location; determining an identifying biometric characteristic and the profile information of a person wishing to negotiate a transaction from the portable data device carried by the person; comparing the identifying characteristic and the profile information from the data device with the corresponding identifying characteristic and the profile information prestored in at the central location for a successful or unsuccessful comparison; obtaining profile information and biometric characteristic directly from the person wishing to negotiate the transaction; comparing the identifying characteristic and the profile information obtained from the data device and that obtained directly from the person for a successful or unsuccessful comparison; determining an active or inactive status of the data device carried by the person; obstructing the person from negotiating the transaction if an unsuccessful comparison is indicated in either of the previous steps, or if the status of the data device is determined to be inactive; and notifying an appropriate authority if the status of the data device is determined to be inactive.
In accordance with the present invention, a national security system for obstructing a person from negotiating a transaction with another person, group, or entity in a population, includes a national security card to be carried by each person in a selected section of a population, the national security card including prestored profile information and an identifying biometric characteristic unique to each person; a card reader including a biometric scanner, the card reader including a first processing unit for comparing the biometric characteristic stored on the national security card of a person with the biometric characteristic obtained directly from that person for a successful or unsuccessful comparison; a remote second processing unit including prestored profile information and an identifying biometric characteristic of each person in the selected section of the population; a communication link between the card reader and the second processing unit. One of the first and second processing units compares the profile information and the biometric characteristic stored on the national security card with the profile information and the biometric characteristic prestored on the second processing unit for a successful or unsuccessful comparison. One of the card reader and the remote processing unit includes means for determining the active or inactive status of the national security card and communicating an inactive status to a predetermined authority. The card reader includes an active and inactive indicator for indicating the active or inactive status of the national security card. Wherein an inactive status of the national security card obstructs a person from negotiating a transaction with another person, group, or entity in a population.
The above and other objects, novel features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention, as illustrated in the drawings, in which;
As best shown in
The data card reader 12 is preferably a self-contained stand-alone unit, which would typically be located at a transaction site. For example, the reader 12 would be placed at any location where a person may conduct a transaction to purchase goods or obtain services, from private or government entities. By way of a non-limiting example, some transaction sites would include airline, ship, train and bus ticket counters, department stores, retail outlets, educational or training institutions, apartment complexes, entrance to various private and government facilities and buildings, entrance to entertainment facilities such as stadiums, customs and border check-in places, etc.
Alternatively, the card reader 12 may be connected to a personal computer, internally or externally, to allow the users to negotiate transactions with a vendor or service provider from a remote location. For example, presently it is common to purchase goods, make hotel reservations, and purchase airline tickets via the Internet. In these situations, the user could have his/her data card reader integrated into the personal computer or locate it externally, in the same manner as, for example, a modem. The biometric characteristic and profile information could then be transmitted to the vendor or service provider for verification and crosscheck.
The card reader 12 is preferably connected to a remote computer 14 having pre-stored biometric and profile information of the persons in a selected section of a population. A communication link 16 between the card reader 12 and the remote computer 14 can be wired, wireless, or through the World Wide Web (the "Internet").
The data card reader 12 includes a card scanner 18, a retinal scanner 20, a fingerprint reader 22, a hand print reader 24, a voice print processor 26, a pressure-sensitive site or region 28, and an active/inactive indicator 30. The data or information from the card scanner 18, retinal scanner 20, fingerprint reader 22, hand print scanner 24, voice print processor 26, and the pressure-sensitive region 28, is converted to digital form by interfaces 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, and 42, respectively, for processing by a processor 44. As shown in
The active/inactive indicator 26 may preferably be in the form of a green/red light to indicate active or inactive status of the data card 12, respectively, or to indicate an unsuccessful match between the information collected from a person and the information pre-stored on the card 10 or the remote computer 14.
As noted previously, the main object of the present invention is to provide a method and system which prevents or obstructs a person from entering into or negotiating a transaction with another person, group, or entity in a population in the instances where a pre-selected event has occurred. For instance, if the data card 10, having a predetermined validity period, has expired or been rendered invalid/inactive by an appropriate authority, the person to whom this card was issued, would no longer be able to enter into or negotiate a transaction with another person, group, or entity in a population.
It is noted herewith that the security system of the present invention is not meant to substitute other conventional identification systems that are currently used to check or verify the validity or authenticity of persons or cards, such as credit cards and other security-related cards generally used to gain entrance into a building. In other words, the crosscheck security system S of the present invention functions as a prerequisite to conventional transaction systems where, for example, a credit card or other security card is used to obtain goods or services, or gain access to a building or facility.
Accordingly, under the crosscheck security system S of the invention, if the system is unable to verify and crosscheck the identity of a person from the pre-stored information about that person, or if the data card 10 carried by the person is expired or invalid, that person would be unable to proceed further to negotiate or enter into a transaction with anyone in the population. Preferably, this would include any financial transaction that has an initial threshold value of, for example, at least $100.00 (in U.S. dollars or other currency), whether based in cash or credit, or other delayed payment method, or non-financial transactions or obtaining non-tangible benefits under the law, such as gaining entry into a country, obtaining driver's or pilot license, etc.
It is noted herewith that the $100.00 threshold limit can be raised or lowered to decrease or increase the level of security, respectively, as needed. For example, in the instances where a top security level is desired, the initial threshold level may be decreased to zero, such that that all financial transactions would be subject to the security requirements of the system S. On the other hand, if only a minimum level of security is desired, the initial threshold level may be raised to more than $100.00 so that low value financial transactions would not be subject to the security requirements of the system S. The initial threshold value would be set by the user and can be varied, as desired. Preferably, the threshold value would be set at 0–$600.00.
It is noted that the system S can also be programmed such that the level of security is increased progressively. For example, if the initial threshold value is set at $150.00, and a person is obstructed from negotiating a first transaction, the remote computer would automatically lower the threshold values for the second and subsequent transactions by a predetermined differential, such as $50.00. Therefore, the person would be permitted to negotiate second and third transactions having values of less than $100.00 and $50.00, respectively, but would be prevented from the fourth transaction thereby completely immobilizing the person. Preferably, the differential would be set at $25.00–$150.00.
For non-financial transactions, such as seeking entry into a country, gaining entry into a private or government building or facility (Sears Tower, Eiffel Tower, the U.S. Capitol, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Nuclear Power Plants, Airports, National Parks, etc.), the initial threshold value would preferably, be set at zero.
The security system S of the present invention therefore functions as a national security system under which a pre-selected segment of a population, and preferably, each person in the population, including those crossing the borders to gain entry for any reason, would be required to obtain a data or national security card 10 from a government or government-authorized entity.
In operation of the crosscheck security system S of the invention, the first step is to issue data or national security cards 10 to selected persons, and preferably all the persons in a population.
As shown in
The information collected in step 48 is then appropriately digitized (step 50) for storage at a central location (remote computer 14) and on the data card 10 (step 52) to be issued to the person P (step 54).
As illustrated, the person P wishing to negotiate a transaction (step 56) is requested to produce his/her data card 10 (step 58). The data card 10 is read by the reader 12 and the scanner 18 scans the digitized biometric characteristic and profile information therefrom (step 60). The person P then submits directly to the card reader 12 his/her biometric characteristic, such as a retinal scan, fingerprint, hand print, voice print, and/or signature (step 62).
The biometric characteristic and the profile information read from the data card 10 are then transmitted to the remote computer 14 for a successful or unsuccessful match (step 64) for a crosscheck. In the event of an unsuccessful match, the person P is prevented or obstructed from proceeding to negotiate the transaction (step 66), and the details of the transaction are stored (step 68) in the remote computer 14.
On the other hand, if a successful match is indicated in step 64, a second comparison is made between the identifying characteristic and profile information directly collected from the person P with the corresponding prestored information on data card 10 (step 70) for verification. The person P is obstructed from proceeding to negotiate the transaction, if an unsuccessful match is indicated (step 72), and the details of the transaction are stored (step 74) in the remote computer 14. However, if a successful match is indicated in step 70, the active or inactive status of the data card 10 is then determined, either by the card reader 12 or the remote computer 14 (step 76). If the status of the data card 10 is determined to be active, the person is allowed to proceed to negotiate the transaction (step 78). On the other hand, if it is determined that the data card 10 is inactive (expired, invalidated, etc.), the person is prevented or obstructed from proceeding to negotiate the transaction (step 80). In addition to obstructing the person from negotiating the transaction, the security system S records the details of the transaction (step 82) and notifies a proper authority (step 84), which could be a law enforcement authority, for further action.
Since the main function of the security system S of the invention is to prevent a person, particularly those who may engage in committing a crime, or may be involved in preparations, alone or in concert with others, leading to committing a crime, or to follow the suspicious or other undesirable behavior, the profile information of a person is updated to include details of each transaction attempted to be negotiated by that person in each instance of being obstructed (steps 66, 72 or 80). For example, the amount of each transaction, the identity(ies) of the person, group, or entity with whom the transaction was being negotiated by the person, and the nature of the transaction (types of goods or services sought) are recorded. This information would be particularly useful to a law enforcement authority, in the event it is found that the person obstructed, particularly in step 80, has a questionable background, has been wanted for past criminal or other behavior, or should be monitored for law enforcement purposes. For example, if a person wanted by a law enforcement authority attempts to negotiate several transactions and is obstructed in each instance, the law enforcement authority could very easily determine the location and whereabouts of the person, and particularly the types of goods and services sought by that person. This type of information would be of enormous help to the law enforcement authorities where the person has been involved in making preparations to commit an illegal act or engage in an unwanted behavior.
It is noted herewith that it is not necessary that only one type of biometric characteristic be used for the purpose of verifying and crosschecking the identity of the person. In other words, any combination of one or more of the biometric characteristics may be used in the security system S depending upon the level of security needed. For example, a person wishing to gain access to highly secure, sensitive locations could be issued a data card that requires verification and crosscheck of all of the biometric characteristics, i.e., retinal scan, fingerprint, hand print, voice print, and a signature. In this regard, it would be preferable to use a data card that has capacity to add additional levels of security by adding more detailed profile information about the person. The data card may further optionally include other data, such as social security number, sex, hair color, height, weight, educational and medical information, organizational affiliations, special skills and licenses, etc.
As can be observed from the above, the crosscheck security system S of the invention is effective in immobilizing a person, if his/her national identification card has expired or been invalidated by a government agency, the issuing authority, or other government-authorized entity. This is particularly useful in tracking the whereabouts and movement of a person in a population as the details of each transaction attempted to be negotiated by that person are recorded.
Further, since the obstructed person can no longer negotiate any transaction, including further transactions, with any person, group or entity in the population, including the purchase of daily need items, renewal of apartment lease, etc., it would become very difficult for that person to lead a normal daily life, and/or engage in an unlawful behavior.
In the event, the national security card of a person has expired or been invalidated, that person must return to the card issuing authority or other designated entity to have the card renewed or validated, in order to be able to negotiate transactions and become mobile again in the population. The crosscheck security system S of the invention would therefore be very useful in tracking the status and movement of the persons entering a country on temporary visas (the terms of which are limited and prefixed), such as foreign students, tourists, temporary foreign workers, etc.
Recently, it has been a concern of the U.S. Government that many students from foreign countries obtain student visas and enter the United States with the apparent intent to obtain education, training, etc., at various schools, colleges and universities. However, they either do not attend the educational institutions, or continue to stay past their term as restricted by the U.S. Immigration. At the present time, it is voluntary that the person return to the appropriate government agency or authority to have the term of the visa extended or renewed. Therefore, once a person is in the United States, presently there is no system to check the whereabouts of that person. The crosscheck security system S of the invention would be particularly useful in these circumstances. Once the national security card, issued by, for example, the U.S. Immigration, has expired, the person would no longer be able to negotiate any transaction, including re-enrolling at a school, seek employment, seek/renew lodging or boarding, secure daily need items, travel, etc. This would require that the person return to an appropriate authority or agency to have the card renewed or validated, or its term extended.
In this regard, the system S could be programmed such that the renewal, validation, or extension of a visa or work permit would be granted to only those persons who have fulfilled the predetermined requirements of their stay in the country. For example, it may be required that the persons on student visas obtain verification of satisfactory attendance at their schools, as a precondition to their continued stay in the country. Likewise, the visas/work permits of the temporary foreign workers could be extended only upon a showing that they have performed satisfactorily at their places of employment.
While this invention has been described as having preferred ranges, steps, materials, or designs, it is understood that it is capable of further modifications, uses and/or adaptations of the invention following in general the principle of the invention, and including such departures from the present disclosure, as those come within the known or customary practice in the art to which the invention pertains and as may be applied to the central features hereinbefore set forth, and fall within the scope of the invention and of the appended claims.
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The Town of Pinedale staff tested tap water from two preschools in Town. Both preschools had lead levels below the detection level of the testing method.
The Pinedale Roundup submitted the following questions regarding the Town's water system:
Please provide answers - or grant permission to the person with the town of Pinedale who knows - to the following questions.
What are the addresses of the 20 locations that are currently being tested by the town?
The people volunteered to let the town test their homes and it is not appropriate to further inconvenience them. They have been provided the test results. The two that had elevated results ( 1 school and one home ) are working through the situation. It turns out the house had a bad faucet that was causing the problem. It has been replaced.
What criteria are used to determine which locations are tested?
All homes tested this year were selected using the EPA's Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 criteria, which is based on the age of the home. Home inspections were completed and documented to confirm the plumbing materials in each of these homes. These locations were approved by the EPA prior to testing.
Were any of the structures at those locations built within the last 20 years?
All homes tested were constructed in 1988 or prior, per EPA requirements.
Are all of those structures older than 30 years?
See above.
How many total service lines does the town provide water to in town?
We serve approximately 1140 service lines.
In light of the fact that the town went 18 months without an approved CCT in place, does the town plan to broaden the scope of its testing (not specifically for the EPA's sake, but for the reassurance of residents and the town)?
The sodium silicate feed was on & off intermittently until December of 2015, so it was less than a year that the sodium silicate was not used. The Mayor and Council have agreed to provide free lead tests to homes that meet the EPA's criteria for homes that could have lead in the premise plumbing (those built in prior to 1989). Details of the testing program are being worked out and will be posted on the town web as soon as the program is approved.
Will preschools be tested, given the increased susceptibility for young children?
The preschools/day cares in town have been contacted and scheduled for a free lead test.
Should parents have their children tested for lead?
See EPA suggestions published on our website and in the Public Notice. If someone has questions regarding medical testing they should consult a Doctor.
Will the town test households who request it? If not, why not? If so, is there an associated cost to the homeowner?
See above. In light of a parent reporting that a Jackson physician said something, unsolicited, to the effect of, "Oh, you're from Pinedale? Your child needs to be tested for lead."
Did the town send out a public notice to the medical professionals to test for lead?
No, town personnel are not qualified to direct physicians to do tests.
Has the town sent public notices out to anybody, other than what's on the website?
The Town published a public notice on its website, in the newspaper, on Pinedale Online, and on the radio, meeting and exceeding the EPA notification requirements.
Should people expect any further information?
We have posted information on our website and it will be updated as more information becomes available.
What's the town's message to residents who are upset by the apparent lapse in judgment by the town and the potential health risks that lapse poses?
The town water does not contain lead and has never contained lead in recent history. We did not receive a violation for lead in the water. We have passed all EPA lead tests since 2009. The town did fail a 2009 round of lead testing. However, it is important to point out the lead was not in our water system, it was in the private plumbing inside two houses.
- 2002: Action Level Exceedance: Lead & Copper exceeded the 90th percentile lead = 0.017 mg/L and copper = 1.49 mg/L
- 2003: Lead and copper not reported to EPA.
- 2004: Lead and copper passed 90th percentile; lead = 0.015 mg/L, copper = 0.71 mg/L.
- 2006: Action Level Exceedance: Copper exceeded the 90th percentile. lead = 0.008 mg/L and copper = 1.62 mg/L
- 2009: Action Level Exceedance: Lead exceeded the 90th percentile; lead = 0.056 mg/L and copper = 0.46 mg/L
- 2010: Lead and copper passed 90th percentile; lead = 0.015 mg/L, copper = 0.14 mg/L.
- 2013: Town failed to conduct lead and copper testing.
- 2014: Town received an administrative order from EPA for not testing lead and copper in 2013
- 2015: Town passed lead and copper testing. 90th percentile; lead = 0.008 mg/L and copper = 0.23 mg/L
- 2016: Town passed lead and copper testing. 90th percentile; lead = 0.014 mg/L and copper = 0.22 mg/L
We are doing a thorough investigation into what led us into the situation. As soon as the investigation is complete, the details will be presented.
- Flush your pipes before drinking:
The more time water has been sitting in your home's pipes, the more lead it may contain. Anytime the water in a particular faucet water until it becomes as cold as it will get. This could take as little as five to thirty seconds if there has been recent heavy water use such as showering or toilet flushing. Otherwise, it could take two minutes or longer. Your water utility will inform you if longer flushing times are needed to respond to local conditions.
- Only use cold water for eating and drinking:
Use only water from the cold-water tap for drinking, cooking, and especially for making baby formula. Hot water is likely to contain higher levels of lead. Run cold water until it becomes cold as it can get.Note that boiling water will NOT get rid of lead contamination.
Use water filters or treatment devices: Many water filters and water treatment devices are certified by independent organizations for effective lead reduction. Devices that are not designed to remove lead will not work. Verify the claims of manufacturers by checking with independent certifying organizations that provide lists of treatment devices they have certified.
This information was taken from the EPA website. For more information, please visit their website epa.gov.
The Town of Pinedale recently tested lead and copper levels at ten customer water taps as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule. These sites were selected because they contain copper service lines and were built when lead solder was used in plumbing. The EPA requires that single family dwellings be included as top priority sample points and does not require testing in schools. However, for the safety of our community, the Town asked to include the high school and BOCES building in the testing since these facilities receive high use by children and were constructed when lead solder was commonly used. The EPA approved the inclusion of these educational centers and the selected eight residential properties. Of the ten test sites, the copper results were all less than the EPA action level of 1.3 parts per million. Two of the ten water taps tested, including the high school and a residential property, had elevated lead levels in the water which exceeded the EPA action level of 15 parts per billion. the source of this lead is isolated within the plumbing of these properties.
Neither our water source (Fremont Lake) nor our distribution system contains lead or copper. Lead may be present in private service lines which were plumbed with lead solder and/or lead containing fittings and fixtures. Lead found in tap water typically comes from corrosion of these older fixtures and from lead solder containing copper pipes. If the water sits stagnant in these lines for several hours, the lead may leach into the water and potentially become consumed.
The Town is working with the EPA, the high school and residential property with elevated lead level results to help isolate and mitigate the lead levels in these service lines. We are also testing additional sites per the EPA request. If you are concerned about lead in your water the Town recommends that you have your water privately tested for lead by a certified lab.
Please refer to the Sublette County School District website for additional information regarding school district water testing.
Below are some useful references with additional information about lead:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
National Sanitary Foundation, the Public Health and Safety Organization


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so you wanna swap an rb eng? here ya go
Posted 19 February 2002 - 12:15 AM
First you need to figure out what engine and performance you want…
The rb-20 motor is a 2 liter turbo or N/A motor both are considerably stronger then the L motor
The rb-25 is basically the same as the 2.l but has more displacement and can be modded to handle more HP in its stock internal form. A friend of mine took a stock N/A rb25, threw a turbo on it and ran the hell out of it for a year and a half at very high boost levels before he put a hole in a piston!!!! Car dyno'd at 430 RWHP on a chassis dyno
The rb-26 DETT comes twin turbo only… it is a detuned Japan touring car motor. With simple upgrade like a chip , intake, and exhaust you can be well over 300hp. The bottom end is built to with stand 600hp before needing upgrade forged pistons and rods.
This motor is considerably different then the 2.0 and 2.5. The only thing that is swappable between the 2.5 and 2.6 is the block and that has to be bored and some other mods done to fit the head. If possible you want to stick with the 2.6 block especially if your going to build it up for a lot of power… the 2.6 block is a lot stronger
Ill start with the rb-26 swap as this is what I did.
I purchased the majority of the parts from one shop on Okinawa (HAAS) and got a pretty good deal on everything. Here's what I got
Rb-26dett, trust FMIC, r-33 GTS-T 5 speed tranny, r-200 LSD, drive shaft that I needed, and a bunch of other stuff I ended up not using. 3500.00
Things I didn't use…
stock computer, stock wire harness, stock oil pan
First thing I did was remove the GTR oil pan , installed the pickup / oil pan from the z-31. Then I installed the z-31 motor mounts. I installed the motor with tranny bolted up. We then took the stock mount from the L tranny cut it up and welding it back together. Then cut and shaped the chassis part of the mounts and bolted everything together. Once everything was in place where I wanted it we tacked it in, then removed everything and welded it all up. It wasn't till later that we figured out the drive shaft would fit without cutting it ;> I was told this but had never seen it done so I wasn't sure. From this point it was a matter of fabricating all the stuff to make the engine work.
Other parts I bought from different sources…
Exhaust (Kakimoto) I ordered this thru Matt at motorworx on Okinawa. http://www.motorworx.tv/
I bought the GTR down pipe from the kinser auto hobby shop USMC then had it modified by matt to fit the 260z install. basically cut it in half then welded a couple of bends in it to fit
Fuel pump I bought off of ebay … bosche 600hp injection pump.
The oil pan and sump I got out of a Japan spec Z-31 rb20det 300zx in a junk yard. the front of the oil pan had to be cut out and lowered to clear the bearing retainers in the 2.6. The block has a spot for a rear pickup but it is not drilled out so I had to use the front port on the 2.6. This meant I had to make a custom oil pickup that went from the front of the motor to the rear.
If you use the rb-25 block this is not necessary, in fact everything from the Z-31 is bolt in!!!!
I purchased the SDS EMS thru matt at motorworx…. I can not say enough about matt… he is awesome and very meticulous… if he wouldn't do it on his own car he wont tell you or do it to your car
I did pretty much all the manual labor like installing the motor, tranny, diff, and a bunch of other stuff associated with a body restoration;>
Matt at Motorworx did all the welding on my car…to include the exhaust, down pipe, intercooler in and out mods, and piping
He modified my fuel tank pickup to a –8 for better fuel delivery.
He also did the SDS install, and setup. Which without changing anything the car ran a best 11.138 @ 121!!!!!!
Ok to summarize… with all the parts above everything bolts in
You'll need to make tranny mounts, and all the associated welding for the exhaust and intercooler piping. From there it just like any other swap.
The motor sits a little fwd with the z-31 mounts so if your looking for optimal handling you'll need to make custom mounts to set the motor down and back a bit. You'll also need a custom drive shaft.
I didn't think the GTR drive train would fit in the car but it will…. but this places the motor so far fwd the radiator has to be mounted on the other side of the core support!!!! But does give the car AWD ;>
The rb-20 is an ok swap but only provides minimal power upgrade from a turbo l-28
The rb-25 is a bit better and can handle more power with its stock internals.
The rb-26 is the ultimate in reliability and performance…. This motor can be built to 600+ HP and be driven to work everyday with a full exhaust. (no earplugs;>)
For anyone considering this mod if you're in Japan or Australia or have a lot of money go for it…. Anywhere else id go with v-8 or Toyota 2jz TT which is a very similar in performance to the rb26
my 2 cents .... any question ? graemlins/2thumbs.gif
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Posted 19 February 2002 - 03:53 AM
I will be doing the custom mounts, driveshaft etc
but i still gotta save... alota cash, brakes suspension and wheels first for me..
it would be advisable for you to prolly put ur write up on a web page somewhere, so that everytime someone says "Can i put a Rb engine into my Z" you or others can just qoute ur website link and it will be all good.. I've seen many times you replying with the exact same thing everytime..
thanks a heap for that
Posted 19 February 2002 - 05:25 AM
I like the honest appraisement. There is a tendency to get hung up on the exotic and sometimes it is just not worth it.
Anywhere else id go with v-8 or Toyota 2jz TT which is a very similar in performance to the rb26
Posted 19 February 2002 - 05:51 AM
That's very well written and very informative!!
I don't know if there's a Z VFAQ section, but if there is, that should be put up in it!!
Posted 19 February 2002 - 08:20 AM
i tried to put it up on my web sight but it wouldnt let me cut and paste ... and i didnt feel like retyping ; graemlins/frown.gif
I will continue to edit it and when it looks like there is nothing else i can think of ill try to get it on the web somewhere
Posted 19 February 2002 - 08:55 AM
I would love to see more engine compartment pictures of a 2jz-gte swap, and 7m-gte swap. I've got my engine hoist, and my tranny is now bolted up to my 7m-gte so I will be trial fitting it today using the toyota engine mounts I think they will bolt in with only small modifications.
Posted 19 February 2002 - 10:40 AM
I know that pretty bad graemlins/shifty.gif
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Send me the word.doc and I'll post it up on my site for you if you want.
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Posted 20 February 2002 - 06:01 AM
Are you kidding about that??
I saw a post done by someone with an article about a 240z with 1000hp rb26dett complete with awd!! Jeefus!
I am strongly thinking about going with this swap and just keep my 350hp l28 just in case something happens to my (hopefull) rb26dett;)
Also Motorex in california quoted me about 7500 for the engine, tranny and all bits and pieces. Dunno if they have a warranty though. Kinda steep too!!
Posted 20 February 2002 - 09:25 AM
on a side note if anyone out there is willing to pay that much for this engine for there Z i might be able to motivate myself to get some imported from a couple of friends. let ne know. :D
Posted 20 February 2002 - 01:49 PM
and whats the first thing you do in a car of this sort?
me, im going WOT like WHAT!!!!! what happens when you do that, you start to breakin stuff graemlins/b_hand.gif
whacha gonna do when something internal goes in an rb or a 2jz? its gonna hurt. and yeah these motors can take a whole lot, yeah this motors are bulletproof, well its a machine and machines can do some funny things to you sometimes. either way its up to the preference and financial status of the potential swapper to choose which drivetrain better suits his or her needs. i would love to swap in that 7m-gte motor, it looks nice and its not a hot motor, kinda cheap, cheaper than the b16a which goes for 2500 or more, thats about how much a 7mgte costs with the trans from a import motor shop. the power potential is just sick out of that motor. me imma stick with the v8 cause im still learning about putting a powerful car together and keeping it together, once i get confident enough, we goin TURBO... graemlins/malebitchslap.gif
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Posted 20 February 2002 - 10:04 PM
Hi this is Brian from OIM sorry for the late reply!! We been swamped!!
below are answers to your questions! Brian OIM
Hi, I was on your site and it said you sell RB's for
$3500 with the gearbox, wiring harness and computer,
correct? I am considering this motor fot an engine
swap into my first generation Datsun 240Z, I have a
few questions....
1. how much would just the engine, no wiring harness
or transmission, cost? $2800.00
2. for this swap, I need an R33 GTS-T transmission
and an RB30 sump and an RB25 oil pan, can you get
these items too? and at what cost? R33 GTS-t RB25 Trans included in the $3500.00
RB25 oil pan $360.00 RB30 sump $125.00
3. How much is shipping? I am in Fargo, ND and can
come and get it if need be.... aprox. $ 180-200.00
Had another thought on the whole bitch of a time finding parts for the RB.... What about CA18DE parts outta pulsar? I heard that these motors are jut 2/3 of a skyline motor? any thoughts? well, it looks like I am gonna go for a skyline swap, especially with these prices! can't be beat! i am sure you will be seeing a lot more of me in future months! later all!
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It would depend on the circumstance, but I'd ideally like to see a boyfriend a few times a week. Once a month sounds way too long to go without seeing each other, to me anyway. Could you manage once a week even? You may just be too busy for a relationship right now, which is fine too.00|00|0
Wow, I would be scared that he would get tired of seeing me so often.
I wish to see him once a week but I'm finding it difficult. And he lives a bit far but says that he will make the effort to travel to see me.
If I am busy, do you think I am making him wait too long?
I guess it depends on how serious you are, but most serious relationships I see, they spend a lot of time together. I saw my ex boyfriend just about everyday while we were still in school together.
I would say whatever works for you guys is fine. Unless I were in a long distance relationship, I'd want to see each other at least once a week. Otherwise it wouldn't feel like I had a boyfriend lol


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Questions loom over retail sale of modems
Broadband is booming. Everywhere you look, there is a new report or a new study predicting the millions of subscribers for high-speed Internet services, with nothing but more growth being forecast for upcoming years. Recent research shows consumer demand for broadband will explode, with predictions that 16 million U.S. households, or one-quarter of all online homes, will use high-speed broadband Internet connections by 2002.1 With this surge in demand comes new technologies, new services, increased areas of availability and easier installation. However, one issue that seems inherent to satisfying the consumer demand for broadband services is getting surprisingly little attention. Where does the retail industry fall into this cable modem explosion?
In this age of consumer demand for instant gratification, it seems strange that such a booming business is still focused on a model where customers must sign up and wait for product and installation. Yet, very little discussion is taking place to bring about any significant change to this process. Consumers looking to purchase their modems at local retail stores have few options for service and even fewer chances of being able to correctly install the hardware and related software on their own.
There are some very large questions looming over any significant change in the current distribution channel. How can consumers become more informed about hardware and software products and what questions should they ask when purchasing these items from retail outlets? Is product truly user installable? What needs to happen to start the dialogue among MSOs, ISPs, retailers and manufacturers to make retail distribution a viable channel where the elimination of truck rolls can become a reality? These are the questions that need real answers before retail distribution becomes a viable outlet for broadband services.Modems under the tree?
It's already Christmas time for retail chains. As any tenured retail manufacturer knows, the fall months are the key period for stocking up product at stores in anticipation of the holiday buying rush. Many predicted that retail outlet shelves would be stocked with cable and DSL modems this year, where customers could simply pick out the product they wanted, sign up for service right on the spot, and take home the gift of broadband to place beneath the Christmas tree. Yet most cable companies, as well as manufacturers, have still not completed full-scale retail deployment.
Although most MSOs insist that they are no longer conducting trials of cable-modem retail deployment, the majority of retail partnerships are still conducted on a market-by-market basis. MediaOne has worked with Circuit City to make its service available at their retail locations in the Boston area, Atlanta and Richmond, as well as in Jacksonville, Fla. through Radio Shack. Cox Communications has also made its Cox@Home-in-a-box product available through retailers such as CompUSA and Circuit City and has even displayed its cable modem service through 20 car washes in Southern California.
So, with these various partnerships, does this mean that consumers can walk into their local Best Buy or Circuit City and find cable modem service for their home? The answer for the majority of consumers is still no, even while expectations for Christmas sales continue to rise. Reasons for this slow progression by MSOs into retail chains include shortages in cable modem availability and issues concerning whether or not retailers should get residuals for selling modems and service activations. However, moving cable modems from a leased product, which cable operators must initially purchase and carry on their books, to a consumer purchased item, has long been an industry goal for MSOs.
MSOs have the difficult job of creating the platform for coexistence of both a lease and purchase model within retail distribution. Retailers, manufacturers, MSOs and ISPs can all benefit from the prospect of increased business from people who have broadband service, ranging from marketing products via the Internet that include home audio components which feature the MP3 format, to offering enhanced video applications and Internet telephone capabilities. Cable operators, the telephony industry and Internet service providers are all competing to sign-up new subscribers, which in turn become the new consumer base for multimedia products and services.
Even with these advancements into the retail arena, the question concerning service availability still looms over most retail outlets. If a customer walks into a local Best Buy and notices boxes advertising AT&T @Home service, how can the consumer know if his neighborhood is wired for AT&T's service? CableLabs has offered its solution with a new service, called Go2Broadband. The service locator system will allow users to go online at home or at the point of sale to learn immediately whether they can get cable data service. Ultimately, this information will be made available via kiosks at retail outlets.
However, this may not be the blanket solution that CableLabs hoped Go2Broadband would be. Problems still result from MSOs signing separate agreements with individual retail chains on a market-by-market basis. Let's take the example of a consumer who walks into a Circuit City in Southern California. This consumer walks up to the Go2Broadband kiosk, types in his/her address and learns that Cox is the only carrier that provides service to his/her area. However, this store only carries MediaOne RoadRunner service, forcing the consumer to go to a different retail chain or to return home to contact Cox directly. MSOs have the complicated task of making their products available at all retail outlets within their services areas, going beyond the traditional route of forming unique partnerships with individual retailers.
Consequently, while MSOs and retail vendors continue to haggle over matters like residuals and prices for shelf space, consumers are left with limited choices. This is where the role of the manufacturer becomes important. As a result of the establishment of interoperability standards by CableLabs, manufacturers are in a unique position where they can distribute their modems through all channels, obtaining sales through retail, online stores and directly to the cable operators.
Certification of increased numbers of plug'n'play modems also gives the consumer increased opportunities to complete installation without the typical truck role. Certain manufacturers have the advantage of a recognized presence within the retail market as well as benefits from established relationships with retail vendors, an area that is uncharted territory for most MSOs. In addition, manufacturers have the benefit of their customer database and technical support systems, which are capable of handling daily interaction from consumers.
With competition and increased numbers of hardware suppliers, the price of DOCSIS certified modems will continue to drop, providing an attractive model for the average consumer. Historically, manufacturers have sold their products directly to cable operators. Thus, it once again falls upon the shoulders of MSOs to open the dialogue between themselves, ISPs, retailers and manufacturers to find benefits for each party in establishing retail distribution of broadband services.
So what is the true scenario for the average consumer in the approaching holiday season? In reality, consumers still need to do their homework before they go to their local retail store. Each consumer needs to know which services are available in his area, as well as the configurable requirements of their computer for successful installation of a cable modem. Even with most "service in a box" type promotions, the majority of consumers will get home to find they do not have a cable outlet where their computer is or are lacking the necessary adaptor for installation.
Manufacturers, retailers and MSOs need to work together to inform consumers as well as train salespeople to ensure that customers are not purchasing products that they will be unable to use or that are incomplete. Some progress is already occurring as many manufacturers, as well as ISPs and MSOs, now offer software to help consumers with the installation process. Ultimately, manufacturers who create products that are uncomplicated, efficient and customer-friendly will be the first winners in the move to retail.
If MSOs wish to make use of the additional exposure that retail brings, real discussion needs to begin among all parties on how to make retail availability a mainstream reality. As DSL services increase in availability and telephony companies continue to invest in high-speed Internet service, MSOs find themselves in a race to sign up more and more customers right away. Manufacturers, retailers and MSOs still have the ongoing job of creating products and services that are truly user installable. In the meantime, MSOs must carry the considerable cost of service installations and continue to look for other ways to remove operating costs, such as hardware and modem prices, from their books.
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Lodi police and fire departments were called to a report of a stabbing Sunday, but it turned out to be a homeless man cutting his hand during an argument south of the Mokelumne River near Highway 99, according to Lodi Police Lt. Rick Griffin.
The man and his girlfriend, also a transient, were having an argument about cans they had in a shopping cart when the man cut his hand, either from a jagged edge of the shopping cart or from a screwdriver the girlfriend was holding, Griffin said.
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Reports of a stabbing near the Mokelumne River at about 1:30 p.m. today turned out to be unfounded, according to a Lodi firefighter. Several police cars responded to a call of a stabbing along the south side of the river west of Highway, but they didn't believe anything. We will get the information confirmed by Lodi police as soon as police can be reached.


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of investment in order to either boost their current income or to supplement their long-term investment holdings. Cars, Art and Fine Wines are a few of the asset classes that are particularly popular these days and here at Motoveloce we believe that Classic Motorbikes are an as yet un-tapped opportunity. So we have put together a scheme where our clients can choose from a selection of bikes available in Italy that we feel represent great opportunities to fulfil any alternative investment requirements.
We have over twenty years experience in importing cars and motorbikes from Italy and as such have in place the resources required to make it an efficient and cost-effective exercise. And best of all,,, it's virtually zero-risk as the asset remains the property of the client at all times and we do not ask you to invest any money in us, ever. Our clients are always in possession of a saleable, tangible asset.
We handle every stage of the process including initial sourcing and purchasing, plate transfer, passaggio, transportation, the importation and NOVA paperwork. We have workshop and storage facilities in Milan and here in the UK where we can prepare the bikes either for collectors long-term storage or in readiness for sale. Registered members are able to track the progress of their particular bikes here on our website.
And the icing on the cake,,, HMRC will confirm for you that the profits from long term investments in classic motorcycles are 100% free of Capital Gains & Income Tax providing there has been no form of trading. It's also an asset that can be enjoyed, it's a joy to behold, makes a stunning ornament, it's tangible, it can be exhibited at classic shows and can even be used to go get the papers on a Sunday morning - all while appreciating in value! Try doing that with your stock portfolio!
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We first thought we were going to stay in Bologna so we spent 20+ plus hours reviewing the layout of the city, figuring out the best neighborhoods, getting familiar with the rental sites. We used bird's eye view in maps.live.com to look at buildings from different angles to figure out where various apartments were located in various building. We probably spent too much time. Then something happened. We were talking one weekend and it became clear that neither of us felt "great" about Bologna - though we'd never been there. (Okay, some Italian friends did pooh-pooh it which made us starting wondering). Anyway, we decided to scrap Bologna and head to Florence. We'd been to Florence twice before and were familiar with the city and it felt like the right choice for us.
The process started all over again: scouring rental sites (housing, apartments), emailing contacts, checking bird's eye views, etc. This time we got a little more aggressive and emailed a lot more trying to turn up leads. There were a few sites we kept going back to:
- http://florence.craigslist.org/apa/
- http://www.windowsonitaly.com/
- http://www.inflorence.co.uk/
- http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/europe/italy/tuscany#1276
- http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/listings/florence.asp
- http://www.florencehousing.it/
In the end, an ad on Craigslist caught our eye (one that we had ignored before) and we followed up on that and secured an apartment. All in all we spent probably another 20+ hours between us. I wish were were more satifisers instead of optimizers (?). However, the work I hope is justified because I think we saved money and have something decent. No pictures or location information will be revealed until we get there. (We already had one deal fall through. It was a cool apartment in the Santa Spirito neighborhood that we had all lined up and substantial deposit emailed...only to be rejected. We are still a little sore about that one.)
Attached is a neighborhood map we made and printed out so we could keep it handy when looking for housing.
Update March 2014
It's seven years later since we wrote this, and a lot has changed. You should also take a look at:
- http://www.airbnb.com
- http://vrbo.com
- http://www.homeaway.com
- And Google or Bing search with "rentals in florence"
In looking back at our experience in Florence and the multiple trips we've taken to Italy since them, we advise:
- The pictures most often are better than the actual thing. Not that this is bad, just be prepared.
- Think about where the apartments are located. Use mapping tools to get a sense of "place". Street views can be useful to get a sense of life on the street. But don't read too much into it. Case in point, on a recent trip to Villanova Mondovì, we found that the town was much more charming than the impression we got from just looking at aerial shots or street views.
- Think about walkability. Do you like walking to the store to get groceries? Do you like popping out for the passeggiata?
- Noise bother you? Maybe, as charming as it might seem, don't go for the apartment on the main piazza. You can always walk to the piazza and enjoy it that way.
- Use the reviews and read between the lines. Think about who is giving the review.


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Originally inhabited by the Arawk, Guyana was colonised by the Dutch but became a British colony after the Napoleonic Wars. It gained independence in 1966. Under Forbes Burnham Guyana became a Marxist oriented country, but in the 1980s it started its transition to a market democracy.
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Published in the March 15 – 28, 2017 issue of Morgan Hill Life
By Robert Airoldi
Everyone loves Dr. Seuss. And the students in Gilroy and Morgan Hill schools celebrated the famous children's author on his March 2 birthday through the National Education Association's annual Read Across America Day.
Rich Firato, Morgan Hill's beloved "Benevolent Pirate," read to students in Miss Baker's class at El Toro Elementary School the comical story "How I Became a Pirate" by Melinda Long. The kids enjoyed the swashbucklin' adventure about a boy named Jeremy Jacob who learns about the pleasures and perils of the pirate life.
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It's my favorite time of year. We set the clocks ahead, spring training goes into high gear and Spirit of Morgan Hill Girls Fast-pitch Softball has kicked off. Earlier this month, Spirit Softball welcomed 230 players and their families to the 34th season at the San Martin Gwinn fields. Players range from 4 to 17 and are divided into five divisions.
"We've been preparing for this day for a long time," said Tom Evans, president, Spirit of Morgan Hill Softball. "It was nice to see the players, coaches and families enjoy the start of the season."
Following the regular season, Spirit of Morgan Hill softball organizes travel competition teams that play in tournaments across the state of California and Nevada. Last summer, the 10U competition team, coached by Tiffany Iacomini, was crowned Nor Cal champions. Ahh, the sound of the crack of the bat … nothing better!
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Hundreds of third graders got beautiful hardbound "MacMillan for Children" dictionaries with nameplates thanks to the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill. For the sixth consecutive year, Rotary members delivered the dictionaries to Morgan Hill Unified School District students.
Students get to keep the books, which come with a bookplate where the student can enter his or her name. It also lists Rotary Internationals Four-Way Test: "Of the things we think, say or do… Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?"
As a writer and editor, I can't think of a better gift!
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Congratulations to local real estate agent Alex Kennett who was named an EcoBroker. Noticing that many chambers of commerce historically eschew environmental issues, Kennett became the chairman of his local organization in 2002 and began one of the first environmental affairs committees in California. Since then he has worked to convince the business community it can thrive in sync with the environmental community.
Environment and economy have to work hand in hand, Alex says. "In fact, it's good for business."
Alex strives to be a bridge between business and the environment. Noticing that many chambers of commerce historically eschew environmental issues, Kennett became the chairman of his local organization in 2002 and began one of the first environmental affairs committees in California. He works steadfastly to convince the business community it can work in sync with the environmental community.
Environment and economy have to work hand in hand, Alex says. "In fact, it's good for business." Dedicating significant time to his work on the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, Kennett is serving his fifth term on the board. The organization buys land and preserves it, eventually opening the land for recreational uses such as hiking, biking, and equestrian activities for generations to come.
Alex, thank you for your service.
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If you're looking for a local veterinarian, you should check out VCA San Martin, who told us they have recently extended their hours and beginning in April they will be open seven days a week.
Additionally, they told us they hired two new vets and we would like to introduce them.
Dr. Paulina Sergienko graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovakia in 2011. She lived and worked in fast-paced England for three years before meeting her American husband while treating his beloved dog. The two then decided to move to the United States for a new adventure and the promise for career enrichment. She obtained her California Veterinary Medicine license and joined the VCA San Martin Animal Hospital team last year. Dr. Michelle Mlnarik was born and raised in San Jose. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Merced and graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She also joined the VCA San Martin Animal Hospital team last year. To you both, welcome to South County!
Robert Airoldi
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holy day of obligation — noun a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion • Hypernyms: ↑Christian holy day • Hyponyms: ↑Solemnity of Mary, ↑January 1, ↑Ascension, ↑Ascension Day, ↑Ascension of the Lord … Useful english dictionary
holy day of obligation — ho′ly day of obliga′tion n. rel a day on which Roman Catholics are duty bound to attend mass • Etymology: 1930–35 … From formal English to slang
holy day of obligation — 1. a day on which Roman Catholics are duty bound to attend Mass and abstain from certain kinds of work. 2. a day on which Episcopalians are expected to take communion. [1930 35] * * * … Universalium
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DAY OF ATONEMENT — (Heb. יוֹם הכִּפּוּרִים, Yom ha Kippurim), one of the appointed seasons of the Lord, holy convocations, a day of fasting and atonement, occurring on the Tenth of Tishri. It is the climax of the ten days of penitence and the most important day in… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
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