Saint Joseph's University Department of Public Safety
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Who is responsible for Safety and Security at Saint Joseph's University?
The safety and security of all who live, work and visit Saint Joseph's University is of paramount importance to the entire Saint Joseph's community. The primary concern of the Department of Public Safety and Security is to seek to provide the highest reasonable level of security on our 100+ acre campus. Our SJU community shares this responsibility and during the school year, several crime prevention and security forums are conducted. This shared responsibility is a very important element of our overall safe learning environment.
The Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act 180, Uniform Crime Reporting Act require the publication and distribution of the following information, as well as the keeping of an open crime log that is available for inspection in security headquarters at Barbelin Hall, Rm 13. Information for this Report was compiled by the Department of Public Safety and Security, in consultation with Student Life. It includes all reports to Public Safety, Residence Life, other Campus Security Authorities and local police departments, regardless of whether they have been determined to have occurred.
* The statistics listed below are the number of crimes reported to Public Safety. They do not reflect the outcome of investigations by Saint Joseph's University Public Safety or the pertinent police department.
Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting Act Crime Rates
In addition to the Clery Act, the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting Act requires the release of crime statistics and rates to students and employees. The rate is based on the actual number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) students and employees which is calculated according to the following state-mandated formula. The formula is the number of FTE students (6251) plus the number of FTE employees (1438). The 2012 FTE is therefore 7959 or 12.56. The rate is obtained by dividing this figure into 100,000 and multiplying the quotient by the individual statistics to produce the crime rate per 100,000 persons in each category.
Procedures for Reporting a Crime or Emergency
Members of the Saint Joseph’s University community are encouraged to report all crimes and emergencies to the Department of Public Safety in a timely manner. To report a crime, emergency, or non-emergency, call Public Safety at extension 1111 or, from outside the University phone system, (610)660-1111. Public Safety Officers trained to dispatch are available at this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your call. Based on the nature of the call, an officer may be dispatched to your location, or you may be asked to report to the Public Safety Office to file an incident report. The Department of Public Safety will provide assistance with contacting Philadelphia Police or Lower Merion Police, if needed. To further assist with reporting crimes or emergency situations, 150 emergency phones are located throughout the campus, both inside and outside the buildings. These phones provide a direct line to the Public Safety Office; simply pick up the handset or press the “call” button. You will be immediately connected with a Public Safety Officer who will be able to determine your location based on the emergency phone you are calling from.
All Department of Public Safety incident reports involving students are forwarded to the Vice President for Student Life and the Office of Community Standards for review and judicial action, if necessary.
Should the victim of, or witness to, a crime wish to make a confidential report, there are several means of doing so. Reports filed confidentially are counted and disclosed in the Annual Crime Statistics and enable the University to identify crime patterns. An Anonymous Tip Line has been established to provide the Department of Public Safety with “tips” about criminal activity or behavior on campus. Call extension 1114, or (610) 660-1114, to reach this recorded line and leave a message. The Anonymous Tip Line is monitored by the Director of Public Safety and information provided will be thoroughly investigated. Though monitored, the Anonymous Tip Line is not meant for emergencies that require immediate action. Another means to make an anonymous report is through the Tip Box located in the Drexel Library. The drop-box is situated to the right of the computer classroom on the ground floor and allows for anyone to drop off an anonymous message that will be promptly checked by Public Safety. Additionally, individuals can fill out an anonymous Tip Form located on the main MYSJU website as well as under the Public Safety Channel under the School Services tab. Click on the “Safety and Security Tip Link” and complete the form.
Timely Warning to the Campus Community
The University will provide timely notice to the campus community regarding crimes considered to be a serious or on-going threat to the safety of or health of students and employees which are reported to Public Safety or the local police. The Director of Public Safety, or a designee, will make a determination if a timely warning is required and will draft the message for review and approval by the Vice President for Administrative Services, the Vice President for Student Life, and the Office of University Communications. The manner of notification depends upon the particular circumstances of the crime. Means of communication such as telephone voice mail broadcast messages, electronic mail, University publications, Campus Announcements on the SJU Today tab within MYSJU, the Open Crime Log, and the student newspaper are available for this purpose. A “Campus Alerts” box is permanently located on the main MYSJU website and is utilized to quickly disseminate emergency information to the University Community. The University also has a siren/public address warning system and a cell phone text messaging system in the event of an emergency.
Preparation of the Annual Report
Under the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the preparation and dissemination of an Annual Report containing crime statistics for the past three years and campus security policies is required. Preparation of this report is the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety and requires the compilation of crimes reported throughout the previous calendar year. The crime statistics are gathered primarily from the Department of Public Safety Incident Management System, but also include statistics provided by the Office of Community Standards. Once completed, the Annual Report is published and made available to the campus community. The report is also posted on the Saint Joseph’s University website at http://www.sju.edu/resources/security/annualreport.html. An email is sent to students, faculty, and staff members once the Annual Report is posted. This email includes the web address and information on how to obtain the hard-copy report.
The Department of Public Safety submits the statistics published in the Annual Report to the Department of Education which is made available to the general public through the Department of Education website.
Campus Security Authorities
The Clery Act requires “Campus Security Authorities” to report campus crime statistics for inclusion in the Annual Report and to facilitate timely warnings. “Campus Security Authorities,” as defined by the Clery Act, include security and law enforcement officers; deans (or other senior student administrative personnel); coaches; residence hall staff; overseers and advisors to student clubs and organizations; and other campus officials who have “significant responsibility for student and campus activities,” such as, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline and campus judicial proceedings. Professional and pastoral counselors are exempt from the reporting requirement while working within the scope of a license or certification.
The following are designated as Campus Security Authorities:
All administrative employees in the Division of Student Life, including, but not limited to, Vice President for Student Life; Assistant Vice President for Student Development; Director and Assistant Directors of Residential Life; Director, Assistant and Associate Director of Community Standards; Residential Area Managers and Resident Hall Managers; Director, Assistant and Associate Directors of Student Leadership; Senior Director of Adult Student Life, Assistant Vice President and Directors for Student Educational Support Services; Associate Vice President and Directors, Associate Directors, Assistant Directors and all team coaches for Recreational Sports and Intercollegiate Athletics; Director of Campus Ministry; Director of the Student Health Center;
All Deans, Associate Deans, and Assistant Deans of the Undergraduate and Graduate programs within the School of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College for Professional and Liberal Studies;
All administrative employees in the Division of Administrative Services, including, but not limited to, Director of Dining Services; Director, Associate Directors, and Assistant Directors of Facilities Management; Director and Assistant Directors of Public Safety and all Department of Public Safety personnel to include uniformed officers, residence hall desk attendants, gate attendants, and drivers.
Others designated as campus security authorities include the Vice President and Directors for Human Resources; the Director of the ELS Language Center; all advisors to student groups, clubs and organizations; and all non-professional counselors (such as victim advocates).
Safety of Campus Facilities
Residence halls are staffed by security personnel on a 24 hour basis. The residence halls are equipped with state-of-the-art access systems. Only residents, their registered guests, and approved members of the University community are permitted access into the residence halls by swiping their Saint Joseph’s University identification cards in the card access readers. Smaller campus houses are not staffed but do have access systems to control entry. Student's rooms are equipped with knob locks, night latches on the doors and window locks. Suites have card access readers.
Public Safety personnel and Residence Life staff work together to enforce security measures in the residence halls.
The campus is divided into several patrol areas and when unsafe conditions (landscape, lighting, etc.) are noted, the proper department is notified. Fire alarms, emergency phones and lights are inspected and tested on a monthly basis.
How is the Department Structured?
The Department of Public Safety and Security reports to the Vice President for Administrative Services and consists of a Director, Assistant Director Operations, Assistant Director Administration, Public Safety Investigator, 3 Patrol Shift Managers, 9 Patrol Shift Supervisors, 76 officers, 72 residence center desk attendants and 16 gate attendants.
Public Safety officers must be certified under Commonwealth of PA Lethal Weapons Training Act 235 prior to employment. Additional pre-service training is provided to all new officers. Public Safety officers do not carry firearms and do not have arrest authority. They are employees of Saint Joseph's University and as such, operate solely as agents of the University. Criminal investigations are conducted by one of the two outside law enforcement agencies that are responsible for coverage at Saint Joseph's University. They are Lower Merion Township on the Merion and Maguire Campuses and Philadelphia on Central and Overbrook Campuses. The Public Safety department has a longstanding and successful working relationship with both departments. While these relationships are well established, they are not memorialized in any written agreement. They will report student off-campus involvement in criminal activity to the University. All crime victims have a right to report any criminal incidents to local police. The Department of Public Safety encourages this right and will assist with the reporting process.
Security and crime prevention presentations are made at student forums throughout the year. Special emphasis on Public Safety services and Crime Prevention practices are made during New Student Orientation programs for undergraduates, graduates, and international students. Articles are also published in the student newspaper and special crime prevention tips are posted on MySJU. Members of the Department of Public Safety also address new employees at orientation sessions conducted by the Office of Human Resources.
Off-campus Student Organizations
Saint Joseph’s University does not have any officially recognized student organizations in off-campus facilities, to include housing.
Alcohol, Drugs and Firearms Policies
The carrying of or presence of a firearm is not permitted on University property, including but not limited to one's vehicle, office, residence or locker, except when the firearm is carried by a deputized law enforcement officer and/or agent who is conducting official business on University property.
The University policies concerning the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and drugs,and the prohibition against the presence of firearms on campus, are intended to conform to the applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and are stated in full in the SJU Student Handbook. Such statutes define firearms as any pistol, revolver, shotgun, or any weapon which is capable of firing a projectile.
In compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, no person under twenty-one years of age shall attempt to carry out the purchase, possession, consumption or transport of alcoholic beverages on University property or at any event sponsored by the University. No student or employee of the University shall attempt or carry out the transfer of any form of identification for the purpose of falsifying age in order to secure alcohol. No student or employee of the University shall give permission or render assistance in the sale, furnishing, or providing of alcohol to any person under the age of twenty-one.
Only under the conditions clearly stipulated in the University guidelines is the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by students twenty-one years of age and older permitted. This conditioned permission should not be interpreted to mean that the University encourages the use of alcoholic beverages. Furthermore, the University considers intoxication, disorderliness or offensive behavior deriving from the use of alcoholic beverages, regardless of a person's age, to be unacceptable and subject to disciplinary action.
Saint Joseph’s University prohibits the unlawful sale, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any drug by University employees or students in the workplace, on University property, or as part of any University sponsored activity.
As a condition of employment, all employees will abide by the terms of this Policy and must notify the Vice President for Human Resources (or Provost in the case of faculty members), no later than five (5) calendar days after any conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
To reflect its commitment to alcohol awareness, the University calls upon key individuals and departments to educate the University community on the dangers of alcohol abuse and to enforce policies on alcohol use: 1) The Wellness, Alcohol, and Drug Education (WADE) Office coordinates alcohol education and programming as well as materials to assist students concerning alcohol usage. 2) The Department of Public Safety assists in implementing and enforcing the policy, and monitors individuals entering residence halls through the use of Public Safety Officers and Residence Hall Desk Attendants. 3) The Alcohol and Other Drug Task Force assists the Vice President for Student Life by making recommendations concerning the policy.
The University is in this regard vitally interested in the well-being of all members of its community and, therefore, offers assistance by making available to all members of its community a counseling office staffed by professionally trained personnel. The services of a qualified psychiatrist are also available. The University strongly urges its members to take advantage of these services. In addition, the Wellness, Alcohol and Drug Education Program offers a comprehensive library collection on the topic of drug use and abuse.
- Employee Assistance Program (800) 854-1446
- Student Health Center (610) 660-1175
- Counseling and Psychological Services (610) 660-1090
- Wellness, Alcohol, and Drug Education (WADE) (610) 660-3462
- Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous - On Campus - Contact WADE for more information
- Student Substance Recovery Meeting - Temple University - Contact (215) 204-7276
- Alcoholics Anonymous - 444 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA - Contact (215) 923-7900
- Marijuana Anonymous - Trinity Church, 19th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA - Contact (215) 525-1525
Sexual Violence Policy
Saint Joseph's University policy on sexual violence is stated in its entirety in the Student Handbook and the University's web site at http://www.sju.edu/int/resources/humanresources/sexualviolence.html. The policy identifies and describes procedures and resources available to those individuals who believe they have been a victim or victims of a sexual violence, identifies possible sanctions for violations of the policy, appeals procedures and educational programs.
Saint Joseph's University will not tolerate sexual violence, whether forcible or non-forcible, on its campus or at any University-sponsored events, by any member of the SJU community regardless of location (i.e. on or off campus) when involving SJU students or employees. The University can and often will, in its sole discretion, take action under this policy for off-campus behavior.
An individual who believes that he or she has been a victim of sexual violence is encouraged to report the matter immediately to the Department of Public Safety and Security (610-660-1111), and/or the local police (911). However, a report may instead be made to the Title IX Coordinator if the respondent is a student, the Provost if the respondent is a faculty member or the Vice President for Human Resources if the respondent is an employee who is not a faculty member or is an independent contractor, volunteer, trustee or visitor.
Saint Joseph's University has developed a Rape Education and Prevention Program (REPP) and trained teams to assist an individual who has reported a sexual offense. REPP's web site, http://www.sju.edu/int/academics/cas/sociology/rape_education/repp.html contains information about reporting sexual offenses, medical treatment, victims' rights, criminal and disciplinary proceedings, the need for professional counseling, campus personnel and services available for victim assistance, information about testifying in court, feelings and reactions experienced by most victims and ways to deal with feelings.
Counseling and Psychological Services (610-660-1090) offers confidential counseling to students for a wide variety of concerns, including the psychological effects of sexual offenses. Referral for in-patient or out-patient psychiatric care is also available to students, faculty and staff.
The Department of Public Safety and Security will provide information about filing criminal charges. If the person making the report of a sexual offense so desires, the Department of Public Safety and Security will assist her or him in contacting the local police. This office will also provide information for contacting a member of REPP (Rape Education and Prevention Program 610-733-9650, available 24 hours a day) if she or he so desires.
The timely preservation and collection of relevant evidence is important should criminal charges be pursued. Evidence including clothing, drinks, glasses, bed linens, etc. should be preserved. In order to preserve evidence of body hairs and fluids, a victim should be medically examined as soon as possible and before showering, bathing or other clean up occurs. REPP members are available to support and accompany individuals through the examination and interview process, as needed.
The Director of Community Standards, in consultation with Residence Life staff and other members of the University Community may make interim adjustments to academic, living and/or employment situations of a student who has reported to have violated the Sexual Violence policy as may be necessary for the protection of the complainant. Other safety measures may be offered as necessary when a student makes a complaint about a non-student respondent.
When the respondent is a student, the report will be addressed through Community Standards as a violation of the Sexual Violence Policy. Both the complainant and the respondent will be offered a support person from the SJU community who may accompany him/her throughout the process.
A sanction will be imposed for violation of this Policy. The University has wide discretion as to the sanctions that may be imposed, including removal from the residence community, removal from participation in extracurricular activities, suspension from the University and/or expulsion from the University. Appropriate sanctions may also be imposed upon groups or organizations found to have violated this policy. Both the complainant and the respondent shall be informed of the University's final determination in a disciplinary proceeding and any sanction imposed against the respondent.
In an effort to promote awareness of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking several educational programs are conducted throughout the year. During New Student Orientation incoming students participate in a program addressing these issues which also included by-stander intervention. Similar programs are conducted for student athletes, members of Greek organizations, and student leaders such as Resident Assistants, Orientation Leaders and Service Trip Leaders. Initiatives are carried out during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April and include educational programming in the residence halls and a "Take Back the Night" event in partnership with REPP.
Criminal Records and Sex-Offender Registry
The University has no policy concerning the admission of students with criminal records and applicants are not questioned concerning their criminal record. If a prospective student's criminal conduct comes to the University's attention, appropriate consideration is given in the application process.
Criminal background checks are conducted on all new employees.
The Pennsylvania State Sex Offender Registry can be reached by phone at 717-783-4363 or via email at http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/.
There are 8820 students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University across full and part time programs both undergraduate and graduate. Approximately 62% of the undergraduate day students live in University housing. Saint Joseph's employs 328 full-time faculty, 312 adjunct faculty, 793 full-time employees and 100 part-time employees.
What about Campus Housing?
Campus housing consists of 13 high-rise buildings and 8 smaller houses. Students also live in university owned multi-story buildings away from main campus. Housing is apartment style in the latter. While most rooms are doubles, there are a few singles and triples. Houses are single sex. High-rises are co-educational according to floors and wings with single sex suites. Housing is primarily provided to undergraduate students.
Campus housing remains open for student occupancy from August 15th through May 15th. During the winter and summer breaks, when classes are not in session, most residence halls are closed.
A Residence Life Staff member is responsible for each high-rise. Each hall within a high-rise has a resident assistant. Security training is required for all resident staff prior to the beginning of classes. Monthly staff meetings for resident assistants include an update on problems and discussion of potential solutions.
Housing for upperclassmen (juniors and seniors) is based on a lottery while freshmen and sophomores are assigned according to their request and space limitations. Changes are made on a space available basis.
Visitors to high-rises must identify themselves, be escorted into the building by their host, and leave identification at the desk. In the houses and apartments, guests are escorted by their host. Houses and apartments are locked and entrance can only be gained by a resident student allowing entrance.
Students may have a guest for not more than two consecutive days. Guest passes are issued and checked. Applicants for positions at the university are sometimes housed on campus, but space is rarely available.
Attending Events on Campus
Classes are usually limited to registered students, but lectures, athletic contests, and plays are open to the community. Certain events require campus ID and persons not having ID will be asked to leave the campus.
Saint Joseph's University does not normally undertake rental of its facilities. Consistent with its educational purposes, however, the University may accommodate the activity of responsible outside organizations when such activity is judged to be consistent with University educational purposes and mission.
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
Information regarding the University's response to various emergency situations can be found in the Emergency Preparedness Plan located at www.sju.edu/resources/emergency. The Plan contains notification and response procedures for significant events involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees on campus. The University conducts various tests of emergency response procedures to include table-top and field exercises coordinated with local emergency response teams and law enforcement agencies. Department of Public Safety administrators have received Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command training and typically oversee coordination efforts with first responders on behalf of the University.
When the Department of Public Safety receives information regarding an immediate threat, the Director of Public Safety (or a designee) will act upon such information without delay and with foremost concern for the University community. In collaboration with such individuals as the Vice President for Administrative Services, the Vice President for Student Life, and the Assistant Vice President of University Communications, the Director of Public Safety will determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless the notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
The University has several means of providing emergency notification. Some or all of these means may be utilized in the event of an immediate threat. An Emergency Text Message alert system is available for members of the University community to participate in. Enrollment is voluntary and students and staff are encouraged to register their cell phone numbers in order to receive the emergency text messages (registration is available on the School Services tab of MYSJU). Messages can be sent to everyone registered or to specific segments of the University community. Campus-wide electronic mail messages may also be utilized along with the "Campus Alerts" box on the main MYSJU page. Permanently located on the left side of the MYSJU login screen, the "Campus Alerts" box is a quick and far-reaching method of disseminating information to members of the SJU and larger communities. A siren/public address warning system is located in the bell tower of the Barbelin/Lonergan building and can be used to broadcast messages to the immediate surroundings.
Evacuation procedures are tested twice each semester for all residential facilities. Public Safety and Residence Life staff oversee evacuation procedures and provide guidance to evacuating students. In addition, evacuation drills are conducted once each semester for campus academic and administrative buildings. Academic building evacuation drills are generally scheduled during "free periods" to ensure minimal disruption to classes in session and will be announced to facilitate preparation and participation by building occupants. Administrative building evacuation drills may be conducted at any time and can be coordinated with staff to maximize participation and minimize disruption. Documentation to include date, time, location, and whether the drill was announced or unannounced is maintained by Public Safety.
Drills are an important opportunity for students and employees to familiarize themselves with the locations of emergency exits, egress procedures, and evacuation assembly points. Maximum participation and cooperation are expected. Drills also allow the Departments of Public Safety and Facilities Management to thoroughly test the fire alarm systems located in each building and immediately address any deficiencies observed. Evacuation maps are located at the exits of each building and general evacuation procedures are described in the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety will publicize evacuation procedures in conjunction with at least one evacuation drill per calendar year.
Missing Student Notification
If a member of the University community or a parent has reason to believe that a student who resides in on-campus housing is missing, he or she should immediately contact the Department of Public Safety at (610) 660-1111 and/or the Office of Residence Life at (610) 660-1062. The Missing Student Notification will generate a Public Safety Incident Report and subsequent investigation. Investigation efforts will include, but are not limited to, checking the student's residence, class schedule, swipe access history, meal plan usage, location of private vehicle, speaking with friends and acquaintances, and calling the student's cell phone number.
Once an investigation has been conducted, should the Department of Public Safety determine that the student is missing and has been missing for a period of 24 hours or more, the appointed University representative will contact Philadelphia or Lower Merion Police as well as the individual that has been designated as the student's missing person contact. Additionally, the Vice Presidents for Student Life and Administrative Services will be notified. For non-emancipated students less than 18 years of age, a custodial parent or guardian will be notified by the University after the 24 hour period in addition to any emergency or confidential contacts listed.
Each student residing in an on-campus residential facility has the option to register a confidential contact person to be notified in the event that the student is reported missing. Registration is available via MySJU and the information collected will only be used by authorized University officials and law enforcement officers during the course of a missing person investigation. Even if a student has not registered a confidential contact person, local law enforcement will be notified in the event that the student is reported missing.
If, during the initial stages of the investigation, it has been determined that the student is "involuntarily missing," i.e. abducted, kidnapped, or endangered, the appropriate law enforcement agency will be contacted immediately. Upon these exigent circumstances, it will not be necessary to wait for 24 hours to make the required aforementioned notifications.
Important Phone Numbers
Department of Public Safety and Security 610-660-1111
Office of Student Life 610-660-1045
Residence Life 610-660-1062
Title IX Coordinator 610-660-1145
Police or Fire Emergency Lower Merion and Philadelphia 9-911
Admissions Office 610-660-1300
Graduate Studies 610-660-1760
Professional and Liberal Studies 610-660-1264
For assistance call 610-660-1111


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14th October, 5.30-7pm (UK)
Set against the backdrop of our landmark research agenda Safety in Numbers?, which last year unveiled safety to be the overwhelming number one concern for communities across the UK, join us this October for a lively virtual discussion around where safety and community meet.
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Before being assigned to Ottawa in 1981, Altıkat had been an officer in the Turkish Air Force. He was married and had two teenage children. Altıkat was killed on his way to work at around 9:00a.m. on August 23, 1982. When his car stopped for a red light on the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway at Island Park Drive, a car stopped nearby, a passenger got out and fired nine shots from a 9mm Browning handgun through the passenger window of the car, killing the diplomat instantly.
The attack was one in a series of attacks on Turkish diplomats around the world. On April 8, 1982, the Turkish Commercial Counsellor in Ottawa, Kani Güngör, had been seriously injured in a failed assassination attempt. Two years later, a group of Armenian guerrillas attacked the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa, killing a Canadian security guard and seriously injuring the ambassador. While those responsible for the other two attacks were caught and prosecuted, the killing of Altıkat remains unsolved, despite the offer of a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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Fishers have voted Eildon Reservoir and the Goulburn River as Victoria's top spots for angling.November 13, 2012 4:06am
Lake Eildon and the Goulburn River have been voted by recreational fishers as the most popular freshwater fishing spots in Victoria.
But they’re not happy with blackberries and other invasive vegetation along the river banks.
State Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh said more than 4500 Victorian fishers revealed their favourite fishing spots in a DPI survey.
‘‘It will come as no surprise to many fishers that Lake Eildon was voted the most popular lake for recreational fishing, followed by Lake Eppalock, Lake Hume and the Eildon Pondage,” Mr Walsh said.
‘‘The Goulburn River was the most popular river location followed by the Howqua River near Sheepyard Flats, the Ovens River near Bundalong and the Yarra River near Wonga Park.’’
The main reasons for selecting their preferred location was familiarity, followed by a preference for the place.
The most common suggestions for improving the habitat were to ‘‘improve water flows and levels that benefit fish’’ and removal of undesirable bank-side vegetation, including blackberries.
The three most preferred river catch species were rainbow trout (53.6 per cent), brown trout (53.3 per cent) and redfin (48.1 per cent).
Mr Walsh said more than 40 per cent of respondents headed to Victoria’s north-east to fish, making it by far the most popular inland fishing destination in the state.
For lakes, the most preferred fishing location was the Goulburn-Broken catchment with 30 per cent of fishers, followed by the north-central catchment at 18 per cent of fishers.
The most popular suggestions for habitat improvement were to ‘‘improve access for land-based fishing, for example, trails, and fence styles’’ and to ‘‘improve water flows and levels that benefit fish’’.
Generally the survey also found that recreational fishers’ preferred species were redfin (in lakes), rainbow trout in rivers and bream in estuaries.
Through the survey responses, more than 600 fishers have volunteered to get involved in fish habitat and population monitoring projects.
Mr Walsh said the results of the survey would be used to direct future Recreational Fishing Initiative investment priorities, like fish stocking and access and amenity upgrades.
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By Matthew Knott, James Massola and David Wroe
Police will use new laws requiring customers' phone and internet records to be stored for two years to target terrorists, child abusers and potentially illegal music and movie downloaders.
The Abbott government introduced legislation for a mandatory data retention scheme into Parliament on Thursday following a snap party room meeting in which Coalition MPs had just 30 minutes to discuss the bill.
A leaked copy of a Coalition party room submission, obtained by Fairfax Media, says data retention will be costly and the government is anticipating a campaign against the laws that will describe it as an "internet tax" because of potential increases in internet bills.
But telecommunications companies responded with general relief to the bill, saying the laws would not be as costly or intrusive as they had first feared.
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin said the scheme could "absolutely" also be used to tackle the illicit downloading of movies and music. Australians are among the biggest illicit downloaders of television shows such as Game of Thrones in the world.
Companies will be required to store data including names and addresses, the IP address allocated to an internet account, billing information, download and upload volumes, and the duration and locations of phone calls and internet sessions.
The bill does not cover the content of calls or emails, web browsing history or real-time location information – a move likely to dampen fears of mass public surveillance.
While a raft of government departments and agencies – including the RSPCA and local councils – can currently access metadata without a warrant, the new laws will restrict access to criminal law enforcement agencies.
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the government would pay a substantial share of the costs of the scheme but that he could not estimate its total cost. Internet service provider iinet has previously estimated customers could pay $100 extra a year unless the government funds the scheme.
Telecommunications companies have warned that customers face higher internet bills if the government does not pay the cost of securing and storing the data.
The bill will be immediately referred to the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security for consideration, a move expected to delay a vote on the bill until at least February.
Shadow attorney general Mark Dreyfus and Labor's former communications minister Jason Clare described the legislation as "complex and contentious". They urged the government to give the bill months rather than weeks of public and parliamentary scrutiny.
ASIO director-general Duncan Lewis said all four of the plots for mass-casualty terrorism attacks in Australia in recent years had been thwarted largely because agencies had access to communications metadata.
AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin said metadata had been used in the recent Operation Appleby raids in Sydney to smash an alleged Islamic State-driven plot to capture a person off the street and kill them on video.
"It helps us establish networks … so we can narrow in our investigation to where we think we need to focus our resources," he said.
Mr Turnbull said the scheme would probably not make a big difference to tackling copyright infringement because it does not cover torrent sites.
A leading telecommunications industry figure praised Mr Turnbull's close involvement in the bill.
"He started to drive some sanity into the model, thank goodness," the source said. "He has a good knowledge of the industry and isn't captured by the agencies."
John Stanton, chief executive of peak industry body the Communications Alliance, welcomed the government's consultation with the sector.
"They have said they will pay substantial costs and reduce the number of agencies that can access metadata," he said. "That gets us away from the councils using metadata to prosecute litterers issue. But there is still a lot of work ahead of us."
A Telstra spokeswoman said: "Lawful access to telco data is an important tool for law enforcement and national security agencies that has helped save lives and solved serious crimes.
"Complying with the legislation will go beyond Telstra's current business practices, but we are encouraged by the government's statements on costs, that the type and volume of data is limited and that web browsing history will not be part of the scheme."
The Greens, Independent senator Nick Xenophon and Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm have said they oppose data retention on privacy grounds.

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Sunday September 8, 2019 At 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 8th, 2019
TMC Auctions at Denio’s will be “no-reserve” auctions, in which the item for sale will be sold regardless of the price. Cash, Debit and Major Credit Cards will be accepted. A $25 refundable deposit is required to register and receive a bid card and a 15% buyer’s premium and sales tax is charged.
For more information and to get all of TMC’s Auction Dates, visit www.tmcauction.com or call auctioneer Lonny Papp at (916) 300-3074.

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Daniel A. Grout
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Daniel Grout was born at St. Thomas, Ontario, and graduated from St. Thomas Normal School in 1884. After three terms as a teacher he was made principal of schools in Sparta, Ontario and Aldboro, Ontario. He traveled to Oregon in 1890 and graduated from the University of Oregon's law school.
Grout first served in Portland, Oregon as the principal of North Central School from 1892 to 1895. He was the principal of the Atkinson School until 1896 and was then made principal of the Park School. He continued working at Park until 1907, and then was made principal of East Side High School. Shortly after this, the position of assistant superintendent was created over the Portland Public Schools. He became superintendent in 1918 and held that office until he retired on January 1, 1926 due to poor health. He died in February 1929.
Soon after his retirement, the school board named a new elementary school in his honor, which still exists today at 3119 SE Holgate Boulevard in Portland.

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Japan will invest 30 billion dollars in Africa's infrastructure over the next three years, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said during a two-day summit on Saturday.
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) posted its worst election results in more than two decades Saturday, losing three of South Africa's eight major metropolitan areas to the opposition...
The death toll in the April 29 collapse of a six-storey building in Nairobi has risen to 51, local rescue leader Pius Masai said late Sunday.
At least twelve people have died after a six-storey building collapsed amid heavy rain in Nairobi, the Kenyan Red Cross said Saturday.
Kenya burned 105 tons of elephant ivory and rhino horns on Saturday as part of a campaign against poachers who killed 35,000 African elephants last year.
Ten people have died after a six-storey building collapsed amid heavy rain in Nairobi, a minister said on Saturday.
Eight people were killed after a six-storey building collapsed amid heavy rain in Nairobi, a regional official confirmed on Saturday.
India and Venezuela criticized that the more than 160 WTO countries could not agree on whether to continue or abandon the so-called Doha round.
Disagreements between industrialized and emerging economies on how to liberalize global trade and include poorer countries are set to overshadow the first day of ministerial World Trade...


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The 8th KEMRI Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Conference
9 - 11 December in Kisumu
Theme: NTD Successes, Challenges and Opportunities From the Bench to the Field
The Centre for Global Health Research and the Eastern and Southern Africa Centre of International Parasite Control (ESACIPAC) are co-hosting KEMRI's 8th annual meeting at the Sovereign Hotel in Kisumu. The conference aims to foster networking among African NTD researchers and disease control programme managers.
- Reports from NTD control program managers
- Immunology and diagnostics
- Epidemiology and public health
- Control programmes, implementation and evaluation
- Health behavioral and social science
More information is available from the KEMRI website. Questions should be directed to NTDconference [at] kemricdc.org.
Simon Brooker will deliver the keynote address on the morning of 11 December.
Mapping, surveillance and control of neglected tropical diseases in Kenya and beyond
Abstract: The last decade has witnessed increasing commitment to the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with an increasing number of countries, including Kenya, launching national NTD control programmes. Efforts to control NTDs reached a turning point in 2012, when WHO launched its NTD Roadmap and partners met in London and pledged to work together to control and eliminate 10 NTDs by 2020. As progress is made towards the goals, there is a need to obtain a detailed understanding of the geographical distributions of NTDs in order to target interventions and facilitate resource allocation. There is also a need to reliably track changes in levels of infection and identify areas where effective control is likely to be most difficult to achieve. These requirements necessaite detailed information on the geographical distribution of NTDs and reliable tools to monitor infection over time. In this talk, I will present work that seeks to define the distribution and burden of NTDs from country to global scales. Using the example of soil-transmitted helminths, I will present a framework that evaluates the feasibility of interrupting transmission and identifies the factors associated with effective STH control. Finally, I will evaluate the most cost-effective approach to the monitoring and surveillance of changes in NTD transmission. The work is conducted as part of the Global Atlas of Helminth Infections project
KEMRI Director Distinguished NTD Researcher Awards
During the meeting, KEMRI will recognise the work of two scientists for their contributions to NTD research and control in Kenya. The 2014 award goes to Simon Brooker and Jefitha Karimurio.
Simon Brooker is Professor of Epidemiology and a Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the UK. He is co-founder of GAHI. Jefitha Karimurio is an ophthalmologist, Associate Professor and expert in trachoma control working at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Nairobi. Full their full bios, please KEMRI's press release.

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Hate to burst your bubble SF, but the winter weather might be here to stay.
After two weeks of glorious sunshine and balmy temperatures, the city recorded 0.91 inches of rain over a 24-hour period, Monday into Tuesday. And our neighbors up in Tahoe saw spring snow Tuesday afternoon, heavy enough that the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory.
Spring has sprung, no?
To put these figures in perspective, the average rainfall for the entire month of May is only 0.54 inches. Parts of the North Bay, such as Mill Valley, also clocked higher-than-usual rainfall levels, marking the continuation of what has been a very wet, very windy Bay Area winter.
The city has come within inches (literally) of numerous precipitation records this year. San Francisco was doused with 5.46 inches of rain during a New Year’s Eve storm, delivering the second-highest level of single-day precipitation in city history.
And after winter atmospheric rivers battered the West Coast, massive snowpacks formed on the Sierras and other mountain ranges. As of May 1, California's snowpack sat at a whopping 254% of its typical peak, coasting well past records set in previous seasons.
So What’s Next?
There’s a chance of even more rain later this week with scattered showers across the Central Coast, according to the National Weather Service. As for any more surprise spring storms, weather experts say they're difficult to predict.
Climate scientist Daniel Swain tweeted that Tuesday’s storm was “unusually cold and fairly electric,” and that the broader conditions set up by winter storms put California on track for a particularly powerful El Niño event. Warmer-than-average surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean tend to generate higher-than-average seasonal rainfall across western North America—including California.
“It’s not just that there’s a high likelihood of El Niño conditions of some magnitude this year (which there is), but there’s also a moderate but growing likelihood of a remarkably strong event later in 2023,” Swain said in a blog post, adding that it’s likely that a greater frequency of storms will arrive in late autumn.
More snow in Tahoe and on the state’s massive snowpack might also spell bad news for low-lying regions of the Central Valley.


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Nikkei Rises on Yen's Decline, PM's Challenger Calls Americans 'Simple-Minded'
Asian markets recovered slightly Thursday. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% to 8,906 and China's Shanghai Composite Index inched up 0.3% to 2,603. In Hong Kong the Hang Seng edged down 0.1% to 20,612.
Exuberance over a fall in the value of the yen today overshadowed gloomy economic data coming out of the U.S. Japan investors were greeted by the news that Prime Minister Kan has a new opponent in the upcoming September elections, Ichiro Ozawa (pictured). Ozawa stepped down as leader of the Democratic Party of Japan over a campaign funding scandal last year, and has endured similar accusations in the past.
Some worry that Ozawa's challenge will destabilize the economy, which is suffering from a meteoric rise in the value of the yen. The yen had reached a 15-year high, but weakened to 84.82 to the dollar today. Ozawa's announcement was preceded by his headline-making comments at a seminar yesterday. "I like Americans, but they are somewhat monocellular," he said. "When I talk with Americans, I often wonder why they are so simple-minded." Not a comment likely to pave the way for smooth relations.
Investors searching for bargains scooped up shares in Yahoo Japan, sending it surging 5.7%. Softbank, Yahoo Japan's biggest shareholder, also caught the wave, soaring 3%. Dentsu, a Japanese advertising company, jumped 3.1%.
Car companies, which benefit directly from a fall in the value of the yen when they repatriate their earnings, closed mostly higher. Honda leaped 1.8% and Fuji Heavy Industries, maker of the Subaru, rose 1.5%. Toyota and Nissan were both up 0.6%. Carmakers that lost today included Isuzu, which plunged 2.5% and Mazda, which declined 0.5%.
A drop in cargo rates sent shares in shipping companies lower. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha tumbled 1.2%, Mitsui OSK Lines sank 1.1% and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha fell 0.9%.
In Hong Kong, shipping companies also lost value. China Cosco Holdings dropped 3.3%, Pacific Basin Shipping slumped 3.2% and China Shipping Container Lines declined 2.1%.
Ju Teng International, a Hong Kong-listed computer casing manufacturer, nosedived 15.8% after Citigroup slashed its rating on the company to sell. Another big loser was watch company Hengdeli Holdings fell 7%. The company sells internationally branded watches including Swatch, the once omnipresent watch that's now disappeared from many department store counters, and Omega. Hengdeli now plans to sell 300 million shares to raise funds, according to Bloomberg.
China Life slumped 6.3% after Citigroup declared the insurer's first half earnings to be weak, reports Bloomberg, especially as compared with rival insurance companies.
Big gains were made by clothing maker Trinity, which manufactures upmarket menswear under labels like Gieves & Hawkes, Cerruti 1881 and Kent and Curwen. The tailor jumped 9.4% in today's trading, while its parent company Li & Fung, which also makes trendy garb for the likes of Wal-Mart and Abercrombie, advanced 1.3%. Esprit fell 1.8%.
In China coalminers advanced after Beijing released information saying the consolidation of the coal-mining industry would be accelerated. China Coal Energy leaped 1.5% and Shenhua rose 0.5%. Shares in companies like Jiangxi Copper advanced as investors looked for bargains. After declining yesterday, Jiangxi Copper gained 2.1% today, and Aluminum Corp. of China added 0.5%.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- We've seen the effects of opioid addiction on our communities: homelessness, hopelessness and even death.
But a local hospital is devoting their time to the most vulnerable victims, desperately working to help them break the habit.
One of those victims is Jackson, a 8-pound, 4-ounce baby born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, a condition that occurs when babies are exposed to drugs in the womb.
While technically he's not an addict, he is going through withdrawal.
"I was on heroin," said Brittany, Jackson's mother. "Been struggling with that since I was 18. I'm 28 now."
Brittany didn't want to show her face, but says when she learned she was pregnant, she checked herself into a drug treatment program where doctors put her on methadone to help her kick the habit.
But just like any other opioid, it caused little Jackson to go into withdrawal.
Dr. Dawn Forbes, a neonatologist at Norton Women's & Kosair Children's Hospital, said babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome are irritable, have trouble sleeping and have trouble feeding. She says that while opioids eventually clear a baby's system naturally, it's often not before leading to more serious problems like seizures and difficulty breathing.
"We worry that these kids may have more difficulty meeting their developmental milestones, that they may have some learning delays or disabilities that they may have discoordination like hand-eye," Dr. Forbes said.
The Neonatal Intensive Care team weans babies with NAS off the drugs using a multi-layered approach including drug interventions like morphine and more recently ... musical therapy.
The NICU adapted the program for babies with NAS two years ago after seeing a significant spike in the number of patients.
Before 2011, the NICU treated about 30 infants with NAS a year. But since then, that number has more than doubled ... jumping between 70 to 100 from year to year.
"I use music and live-singing, patting and rocking to match the baby's behavior state," said Michael Detmer, a NICU music therapist.
Detmer says it's very complex, using a series of rhythmic techniques to calm the baby.
"If they're extremely agitated ... I'm going to be singing faster with a stronger pat and rock, and I slowly reduce the intensity of those stimuli," he said. "So my singing becomes more soothing and a slower tempo, the patting becomes a little lighter."
Ultimately, they're training the child to sooth itself. Even their pacifier is part of therapy.
They use a special pressurized pacifier that plays music. The caregiver gradually adjusts the pressure level, forcing the infant to suck. The more and harder the baby does, the longer the music plays.
"If you can improve their feed, improve their sleeping, decrease their crying and make them more calm, then you've just eliminated three of the major symptoms that lead babies to have to need medication or hospital stay," Dr. Forbes said.
"I didn't know how much of a help how it can help a baby soothe themselves," Brittany said.
"It's given me peace of mind and hope."
Babies with NAS are usually weaned off the drugs within two to four weeks. Jackson will have to wait 48 hours after he's off the medication to see if he has any more signs of withdrawal before he's released.
Copyright 2016 WDRB Media. All rights reserved.

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- iomart recognised in second edition of London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report 2015
- Identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in UK
- iomart is one of the UK’s leading cloud computing companies
iomart (AIM: IOM) has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain for the second year in a row. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses.
To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers. More detail on the methodology can be found in the report online at www.1000companies.com.
iomart posted revenues of £55.6m for the year ended 31 March 2014, a 29% increase from 2013. In the past twelve months iomart has made a major investment in the infrastructure needed to deliver cloud services by vastly expanding capacity at its Maidenhead data centre to embrace software defined service delivery. iomart has also forged major cloud service provider partnerships with Microsoft, Dell and EMC.
Angus MacSween, CEO of iomart, says, “The UK’s digital economy is growing rapidly and iomart is constantly evolving to ensure it remains at the forefront of delivering the cloud services that power it. It is a great testament to the hard work of our staff and management that we have been named in the London Stock Exchange’s report for the second year running and we remain focused on providing the cloud services and technical expertise that UK business requires to support its future growth.”
Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange Group said: “This report is a significant part of London Stock Exchange’s broader campaign to support UK high growth companies in their journeys from Start-up to Stardom and to create an entrepreneurship revolution. I’m delighted that a strong alliance between UK Government, financial market participants, investors, entrepreneurs and companies has been created to support these inspiring businesses.”
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text: The Assam government deported 42 Bangladeshi nationals to Bangladesh on Monday following legal procedures at Sutarkandi international border point in Assam\u2019s Karimganj. The deportees include 9 women and 33 men. According to reports, the deportees had entered Assam without any valid documents and were staying illegally. They were arrested from Kamrup, Sivasagar, Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, Guwahati, Kachar, Karimganj, Sonitpur and South Salmara Mancachar districts and were lodged at different detention camps in the state for the past two to three years. \u201cThe Bangladeshi nationals are coming from nine districts of the Assam. Out of 42, eight are from Cachar and three from Karimganj district. 25 Bangladeshi nationals have been brought through the Government Railway Police, Guwahati. They were detained 2-3 years back under the Foreigners\u2019 Act. We have deported them through legal procedures,\u201d\u00a0said Karimganj district Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Kumar. Meanwhile, the Assam government had deported 50 Bangladeshi nationals in 2019.


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Fluctuating taxes are one of life’s certainties. Legislative changes can reduce or increase the amount of taxes you owe, but that isn’t the only factor that can alter your tax situation. A variety of life events can impact your tax liability by altering your filing status, changing your tax bracket, or making you eligible for new deductions or credits.
When life changes arise, it’s crucial to consider their implications on your financial health. These eight real-life examples can drastically alter your tax situation:
1. Marriage or Divorce
Although few people get married for the tax benefits alone, this life event often comes with a welcome tax break. You’ll usually get lower tax rates and more deductions by filing jointly as a married couple.
On the flip side, divorce is another major life event that significantly affects your tax status. For example, the IRS classifies alimony as income for the receiving spouse. If you’re the one paying, you may qualify for certain deductions.
2. A Growing Family
If you welcome a new child or dependent to your family, it can help minimize your tax obligations. In addition to a child tax credit, having a baby can grant you various additional benefits, ranging from the Earned Income Tax Credit to education-related credits.
3. Continuing Education
Going back to school is often a wise investment because it can significantly improve career advancement opportunities. The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) are examples of tax credits that can subsidize your education. The two credits are worth up to $2,500 and $2,000, respectively. You can also deduct the cost of obtaining certain certifications if you’re self-employed.
4. Buying or Listing a House
Numerous costs associated with purchasing a home are tax deductible, including paid points, mortgage interest, and real estate taxes. If you’re selling property, you can avoid taxes on as much as $500,000 in gains if you’re filing jointly.
5. A New Job or Promotion
Promotion may be a welcome reward, but it can push you into a higher tax bracket, requiring you to pay more taxes on your earnings. If your income has changed over the past year, you may need to adjust your W-4 withholdings. In addition, if you accept a new job in a different state, you may claim deductions associated with relocation expenses.
6. Retirement Plans
Contributions to tax-advantaged accounts, such as 401K plans or individual retirement accounts, can result in significant tax savings. The more you contribute, the better your tax status and retirement outlook. The IRS usually taxes distributions when you make withdrawals from your plan.
Most money obtained through inheritance is tax-free. However, inheriting an IRA means you’ll almost certainly pay taxes on any distributions. If you inherit property, your cost-basis (or original property value) depends on its value at the time of the decedent’s death. If the property’s value rises after that, the gains are usually taxable.
Your representative must file the last tax return on your behalf in the year of your death. Your spouse may also prepare a joint return for the year. An estate tax return may be required depending on the quantity and structure of your assets. Following the distribution of your estate’s assets, your heirs are responsible for filing future tax returns that include any inherited assets.
You can’t afford to overlook tax-saving opportunities. By considering how your financial circumstances may evolve from year to year, you can ensure you don’t miss out on any vital tax breaks. Given the complex nature of some life events, it’s a good idea to consult a tax expert for the most practical tax optimization tips.

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Halloween has always been one of our favorite holidays here at ProWritingAid—we love carving pumpkins, putting up eerie decorations, and of course, getting dressed up in a fun costume.
But the best thing about this holiday is the chance to read Halloween books.
In this article, we’ve rounded up our favorite Halloween books in five different categories: classic books, modern horror, cozy mystery, dark fantasy, and young adult. There’s something here for everyone, no matter what your reading tastes are.
Classic Books to Read for Halloween
Many spooky books are tales as old as time. Here are some fantastic books published over fifty years ago that are still wonderful reads today.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Why we love it: It’s one of the books that birthed the horror and sci-fi genres.
In this classic tale, a man-made monster searches for his place in the world.
The Collected Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe
Why we love it: It’s perfect for reading aloud at a Halloween party.
This is a collection of chilling gothic stories and poems, such as “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Raven.”
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Why we love it: It features the iconic Headless Horseman.
A schoolmaster named Ichabod Crane has a terrifying ride home.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Why we love it: It’s a beautifully written haunted house story.
Four occult seekers investigate Hill House and leave forever changed.
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Why we love it: It reminds us we all have a darker side.
A normal man transforms into his own evil doppelgänger each night.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Why we love it: It’s the world’s most famous vampire story.
Count Dracula leaves Transylvania for England, where he hunts for fresh blood.
Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie
Why we love it: It stars the iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
At a Halloween party, a teenager brags about witnessing a murder—and then gets murdered.
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Why we love it: It’s a Halloween book and a Christmas book at the same time.
Guests at a Christmas party tell each other ghost stories, including one particularly chilling tale.
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Why we love it: It features a mysterious traveling carnival.
Two thirteen-year-old boys have a nightmarish experience the week before Halloween.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Why we love it: It reminds us that surface appearances often hide the truth.
A corrupt man keeps his youthful beauty, while a portrait of him reflects his true self.
Modern Horror Books
There’s nothing like a good scary story to quicken your pulse. These twenty-first century horror books will have you on the edge of your seat.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Why we love it: It’s a gothic horror story set in 1950s Mexico.
A woman moves to a rural mining town to check on her recently married cousin, where she finds out that all is not as it seems.
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
Why we love it: It’s a genre-bending examination of the violence inflicted on women’s bodies.
This is a collection of exquisite short stories, starting with a woman who refuses her husband’s desire to remove the green ribbon around her neck.
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Why we love it: It has a unique typographical form, including upside-down passages.
A young family moves into a house where something is terribly wrong.
Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi
Why we love it: It’s a fresh and diverse retelling of a classic novel.
A man living in Baghdad accidentally creates a monster.
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
Why we love it: It’s a haunted house tale inspired by Japanese folklore.
A group of friends spend a night in a Heian-era mansion.
Jackal by Erin E. Adams
Why we love it: It’s a bold examination of American racism.
A young Black girl goes missing in the woods—and she’s not the first.
Lute by Jennifer Thorne
Why we love it: It’s a folk horror novel about community and survival.
On the island of Lute, seven people die every seventh summer.
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
Why we love it: It’s a new take on a werewolf story.
Rory crashes her car, gets attacked by an animal, and starts undergoing a strange transformation.
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
Why we love it: It’s historical, supernatural, and suspenseful at the same time.
After the Mexican War of Independence, a woman finds out her home might be haunted.
The Hole by Pyun Hye-young
Why we love it: It’s full of creepy, atmospheric tension.
After a man gets paralyzed in a car crash, he’s cared for by his mother-in-law, who blames him for the death of her daughter.
Cozy Mystery Halloween Books
If you’re looking for a book that feels like a warm blanket on a chilly October night, a cozy mystery might be the perfect choice. Here are some light-hearted, comforting mysteries to try.
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
Why we love it: It includes mouthwatering Filipino recipes perfect for mystery-reading foodies.
A woman must solve a food critic’s murder after someone drops dead in her family restaurant.
Under Lock & Skeleton Key by Gigi Pandian
Why we love it: The heroine lives in a house filled with secret rooms and staircases.
The crew of the Secret Staircase Construction company finds a body behind a wall.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Why we love it: It’s about quirky crime-solving retirees.
A group of senior citizens meets up to investigate murders in their retirement village.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanna Fluke
Why we love it: It includes descriptions of delicious baked goods.
A baker finds the delivery man dead and does her best to track down his killer.
The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams
Why we love it: It’s about a sisterhood of women healing from trauma.
A bibliotherapist, who always recommends the right books to those in need of guidance, starts a small community.
The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun
Why we love it: It features a very intelligent Siamese cat.
A prizewinning reporter finds a corpse behind his house.
Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer Chow
Why we love it: It’s a light, upbeat mystery with lots of lovable animals.
When a local pet breeder drops dead, an animal groomer must solve his murder.
Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle
Why we love it: It’s a love story to books and bibliophiles.
A book restorer reunites with her mentor, only to find him murdered shortly afterward.
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Why we love it: It’s about a middle-aged female detective.
Mma Precious Ramotswe sets up shop as Botswana’s No.1 (and only) lady detective.
Wish You Were Here by Rita Mae Brown
Why we love it: A tiger cat and a Welsh Corgi help solve mysteries.
When citizens in a small Virginia town turn up murdered, the pets are on the case.
Fantasy Halloween Books
Some of these fantasy books lurk on the border between fantasy and horror, mixing magic and monsters. Others are lighter in tone but feature witchcraft, ghosts, or other spooky elements, making them perfect for Halloween.
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Why we love it: It’s a tribute to classic fairy tales, from “Hansel and Gretel” to “Rumpelstiltskin.”
A troubled teenager is left a strange inheritance by the rich local recluse.
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Why we love it: It’s about lesbian necromancers…in space!
The Emperor invites the heirs of each of nine necromancer Houses to compete in a deadly trial.
House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
Why we love it: It’s a retelling of the fairy tale “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.”
Twelve sisters live with a strange and terrible curse, which is causing them to die off one by one.
The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
Why we love it: It includes an adorable pet goat named Goat.
A gravedigger in a medieval village must figure out how to stop the risen dead.
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Why we love it: It’s a heartwarming, feel-good story about the power of sisterhood.
Two sisters in a small Massachusetts town try to flee their family’s legacy of witchery.
Winterwood by Shea Earnshaw
Why we love it: It feels like a fairy tale.
A girl finds a missing boy in the woods—a boy who should have been dead long ago.
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
Why we love it: It’s a historical tale about magical female suffragists.
Three estranged sisters in 1890s Salem revive the art of witchcraft.
The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Why we love it: It’s set in the secret societies of Yale.
A Yale freshman who can see ghosts finds out about strange occult activities on campus.
Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
Why we love it: It’s dark and holy at the same time.
A girl who can speak to gods tries to save her people from a centuries-long war.
For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
Why we love it: It’s a dark retelling of “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Red enters the Wilderwood, looking for the Wolf.
Young Adult Halloween Books
Halloween books aren’t only for grownups—kids and teenagers have plenty of fantastic options, too! Here are ten of our favorite Halloween books for younger readers.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Why we love it: It features a strange mother who wants to sew buttons onto our eyes.
Coraline finds a strange reflection of her own house with an Other Mother and Other Father who never want to let her go.
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Why we love it: It’s a coming-of-age ghost story.
A trans Latinx boy accidentally summons the wrong spirit before Día de Muertos.
Wilder Girls by Rory Power
Why we love it: It feels like a feminist Lord of the Flies.
The Tox hits the Raxter School for Girls, causing the teachers to die and the students’ bodies to change.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
Why we love it: It’s a post-Civil War story—with zombies.
African-American children are forced to attend combat schools to learn to kill the living dead.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Why we love it: It’s The Jungle Book set in a cemetery instead of a jungle.
A boy raised by spirits in a graveyard must find the courage to face his family’s killer.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Why we love it: It has themes of overcoming loss and grief.
A thirteen-year-old boy with a very ill mother meets a monster outside his bedroom window.
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Why we love it: It’s full of found family and strong friendships.
A girl with a clairvoyant mother has been warned that she will cause her true love to die.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Why we love it: It’s about sheltered characters slowly figuring out the truth.
The fence protecting Mary’s village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth gets breached.
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
Why we love it: It’s a tribute to dark fairy tales and supernatural stories.
Alice’s mother disappears, leaving only one message: “Stay away from the Hazel Wood.”
House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
Why we love it: It has strange, creepy twists.
Three sisters try to overcome a childhood trauma they can’t quite remember.
Conclusion on Best Halloween Books
There you have it—our top fifty favorite Halloween books. We hope this article helped you find some new books to explore this October.

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ADRIAN — The Adrian City Commission is considering putting a time limit on public comments during city commission meetings.
City commissioner Brad Watson, who is working with city attorney Tamaris Henagan to draft a resolution for the commission’s consideration, said during Monday’s premeeting study session the drafted resolution considers a three-minute time limit.
“I just want to emphasize that this is not intended to silence anybody, but instead encourage preparation and help the public understand what the expectations are when they take the podium,” Watson said to the other commissioners at the premeeting.
Henagan said the drafted resolution offers wording that, if a majority of the commission felt it was necessary and voted in favor, the time limit could be lifted at a meeting.
Mayor Chuck Jacobson said he was concerned about the idea of having a clause where the time limit could be lifted. He said this may be too subjective regarding which topics or meetings have it lifted.
City commissioner Allen Heldt was also a little concerned with this and said he didn’t want to see the lifting of time or enforcing of it to become a political game. Heldt said a time limit could help meetings run smoother and emphasized public comment was a time for the commission to listen rather than engage. He said commissioners can have a followup afterward.
To clarify the drafted wording, Henagan said the decision to lift the time constraint would apply to the public comment portion of a whole meeting; not to specific topics or speakers. As an example, she said if the commission is anticipating a big debate going into a meeting then it could be lifted.
City commissioner Lad Strayer said he believes the lifting is an important feature because it allows the commission flexibility if needed. He said the time limit in general could also lead speakers to put more thought and organization into their comments.
“We don’t have a crystal ball. We don’t know what might pop up a year from now and, like Tamaris is saying, we may come in ahead of time and say this is a hot button issue, we have a full room out here and three minutes isn’t going to be enough,” Strayer said. “I don’t think that it’s something that we would execute very often.”
City commissioner Tom Faulhaber said they should keep it simple and not have any limit. He said most people do keep their comments to three minutes or less. He said maybe they could just ask them to try to keep to three minutes or less rather than having an actual rule.
Interim city administrator Richard Haberman said a public comment time limit was common practice at nearly every community he has worked for.
The drafted resolution will be presented for a vote at the Monday, Aug. 20, meeting.


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Superfood Aronia: What is aronia berry good for?
Superfood Aronia: What is aronia berry good for?
The Aronia berry, also known as the black chokeberry, is a superfood found in many dietary supplements. But what exactly is aronia?
Aronia berries are small, blue-black berries highly valued for their health benefits, as they are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Originally from North America, the aronia has a long history of use by indigenous people as a versatile remedy and energy source. In Central Europe, aronia bushes have been cultivated for a long time and utilized as a medicinal plant.
In this article, you can discover 6 benefits of aronia with references to scientific studies and evidence:
1. High Antioxidant Content
The aronia berry (Latin: aronia melanocarpa) boasts high nutrient density with a low-calorie count. A handful of these superberries already covers 10% of your daily vitamin C needs. Additionally, they contain higher amounts of folic acid, vitamin E, and minerals such as potassium, iron, and manganese. The berry's skin, in particular, is rich in antioxidant bitter compounds (flavonoids) that have the potential to protect our cells from free radicals. Aronia surpasses other fruits with its approximately 3g of polyphenols and 0.3-0.8g of anthocyanins per 100g, outclassing blueberries and cranberries by far. (1) Quercetin and carotene are just a couple of the plant pigments in the dark skin of the berry, which are attributed to numerous health benefits.
2. Traditional Remedy for Colds
Native Americans used aronia berries in preparing their strengthening winter provisions, such as Pemmican—a ration bar made from dried meat, fat, herbs, and dried fruits. Aronia tea from the leaves and berries of the Aronia bush was also a popular remedy for colds. Aronia's impact on the immune system has been of great interest to researchers. Numerous studies have demonstrated the antiviral effects of polyphenolic compounds like anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, countering the growth of bacteria and viruses, including the influenza virus. (2) Furthermore, the chokeberry strengthens the body's defenses, possibly through the release of inflammation-promoting substances like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-ɑ) and interleukin 6 (IL-6). (3)
It's currently challenging to determine the ideal doses of specific polyphenols through diet alone to achieve the maximum benefits. (4) Hence, concentrated aronia extracts are preferred in herbal medicine for preventing colds and infections. The effects of aronia are particularly beneficial for endurance and strength athletes whose immune systems are frequently challenged, as well as healthcare or kindergarten personnel constantly exposed to viruses and bacteria.
3. Anti-cancerogenous properties
While most studies exploring the relationship between aronia and cancer have been conducted in vitro, intriguing observations suggest potent anticancer effects of phyto-components in aronia. One study found a 60% inhibition of human colon cancer cell growth after 24 hours of exposure to aronia anthocyanin extract. Aronia melanocarpa exhibited the strongest impact on cancer growth compared to similar anthocyanin extracts from grapes and blueberries. (5) Additional research results regarding the inhibitory effects on various types of cancer have been observed with aronia leaf extract and juice. It is speculated that anthocyanins reduce oxidative stress associated with tumor growth. (6)
4. Strengthening Cardiovascular Health
The antioxidative properties of aronia berries also positively affect hypertension, a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases. Regular consumption of aronia juice led to a reduction in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in men with mild hypercholesterolemia, along with a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The high levels of polyphenols in aronia appear to reduce vascular oxidative stress and associated cell damage, positively impacting blood pressure and cardiovascular health. (8) It is also believed that aronia's phenolic components contribute not only to protection but also to the restoration of endothelial cells. (9) The strengthening effect of antioxidants on cardiovascular health is now undisputed, leading to the recommendation of daily intake of foods rich in antioxidants. (10) Since aronia exhibits an above-average level of antioxidants compared to other fruits, the consumption of small amounts, for example, as an extract, could also be advantageous in this regard.
5. Support for Metabolism and Detoxification
The potent antioxidant properties of aronia seem to have positive effects on digestive and detoxifying organs. Aronia polyphenols have demonstrated the ability to bind heavy metals like cadmium, inhibit their absorption by the liver, kidneys, and bone tissue, and support their elimination. It is suggested that these anti-inflammatory properties of aronia counteract oxidative cell damage in detoxification organs. (11) Another study showed that Aronia anthocyanins significantly increased the diversity of "healthy" gut bacteria such as Bifidobacterium while inhibiting the growth of less beneficial bacteria. (12) Therefore, Aronia seems to have a positive regulatory effect on the gut flora.
6. Support for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Regulation
Numerous scientific studies have investigated the effects of aronia on diabetes. Aronia contributes to stabilizing blood sugar levels, making it helpful in managing metabolic problems associated with diabetes. Some research results have indicated that polyphenol-rich aronia berry extract reduces the rise in blood sugar levels and protects the pancreas's β-cells. (13) In obese mice, aronia extract led to a significant decrease in body weight, improved blood lipid levels, and insulin sensitivity. (14)
Due to its high content of antioxidant substances, aronia is often referred to as an adaptogen—a biologically active plant compound that helps the body regulate stress. Stress can come in various forms, including physical or emotional strain and environmental factors like cold, heat, or pollutants, which can promote oxidative processes in the body. A healthy, balanced diet rich in antioxidants is beneficial to support the body. This article has only highlighted a small portion of study results that make aronia berry supplementation particularly intriguing. There is no indication that aronia could be unhealthy even at high doses. (15)
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The City of Inver Grove Heights' plans have anticipated the development of the Northwest area for many years. In anticipation of this development, the city has conducted a series of studies and plans and adopted new land use, storm water and financial regulations.
It is expected that the full development of the Northwest area will take 15 to 20 years and will include a variety of land uses, including:
Commercial retail, offices and industrial uses
Argenta Small Area Plan
IGH is conducting a small area study for the land bounded by Highway 55 on the south, Argenta Trail on the east, 70th Street on the north, and the Eagan border to the west. This area has partially developed over the last decade and seen significant changes with improvements to Argenta Trail and Highway 55. The area is also part of the Northwest Area of Inver Grove Heights that has seen gradual development since the beginning of the 2000s and extensive land use and infrastructure planning over the last two decades.
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