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A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel 1. Reiman at 6:00
P.M., Thursday, August 19,2010,6:00 P.M. , Council Chambers,
Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New
Jersey.
Upon individual roll call vote the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Jorge Diaz
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
" Joseph W. Sitarz
Noted Absent was Councilmember Dennis DiMascio.
Also noted present was Municipal Clerk Kathleen M. Bamey, and
the Borough Law Director, Robeli Bergen.
The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman.
Mayor Reiman noted that there may be some people in the
audience that would like to address the Goveming Body during the
public session and then asked that they come forward and sign in
the book and then they will be called upon to speak by the
Municipal Clerk at that point in time.
The Clerk stated that on January 4,2010, the 2010 Annual Notice
was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and
posted on the Bulletin Board. It was posted on the bulletin board
AUGUST 19, 2010
REGUlAR ~tEErING
August 19, 2010
ROLL CALL
Silent Prayer!
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Reiman
Statement of Meeting
Notice
AUGUST 19, 2010
MINUTES FOR
APPROVAL
Mayor Reiman
Father Dolan
Public Portions on
Resolutions/Agenda
Items and Ne\ol
Business
on January 4, 2010 and published in The Home News Tribune on
January 6, 2010 and in the Star Ledger on January 8, 2010.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Krum and Sitarz and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present the minutes of August 5, 2010 were approved and
transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
Mayor Reiman then commented that he had asked Father Dolan to
come tillS evening and explained that they had the oppOliunity a
few months ago to attend an event of St. Demetrius to celebrate
their amtiversary and commitment to the community and it was an
honor to be there.
Father Dolan then spoke. He said Father Chubenko has been in
Cmieret since 1979 as an Orthodox Priest in St. Demetrius
Ukrainian Olihodox Cathedral and commented what he has done
for the community is monumental. He said he is never too busy to
help someone and he is kind and giving. He refelTed to him being
Chaplin of the Police Department and went on to speak favorably
about him mentioning how he worked with disabled individuals.
Mayor Reiman said he had hoped Father Chubenko could be
present tillS eVelllng because he had a special commendation for
lllnl but he is on a much needed vacation and he will present it to
him when he returns.
Upon IvllvlS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz and
unaIlimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, the public pOliion on Resolutions/Agenda Items and New
Business was opened to the public.
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Mayor Reiman then reminded anyone interested in speaking that
the public portion is for three (3) minutes only, at the podium and
Ms. Bamey will call you off in the order you signed in.
Father Deacon James Caims spoke. He said he is a Deacon at St.
Demetrius Olihodox Cathedral of which Father Chubenko is the
pastor. He went on to say that one of the things he was informed of
when he was ordained was that he was now in a position of public
recogllltion and must be conscious of everything you do, because
it will be noted by your peers and by the people who need you. He'
said one of his parishioners brought to his attention a series of
comments from a public post page from Officer Thomas
Kantinsky, on Face Book, where he stated that Father Chubenko is
an "Ass". It was also posted on the same page that someone asked
Mr. Kaminsky if he was bad mouthing St. D's aIld he answered
"No just the parishes Hack Priest." He said he was bringing it to
their attention to say how appalled he was, commenting that Father
Chubenko is a wonderful person and has just received a doctorate.
He also said there were other things on this face book posting,
which shows a lack of character, that have nothing to do with St.
D's. He said Mr. Kaminsky should be reprimanded and he should
offer not only a public but private apology.
Mayor Reiman thanked him for conting and commented he cannot
say much relative to the allegations of the charges, except to say
that the Police Chief and the Administration are aware of some of
the comments posted on-line, on the web page, which is pmi of a
public forum and proper action cUlTently is being taken and
certainly as Father Deacon James Cairns pointed out, a punishment
will be doled out accordingly and then thanked him for bringing it
to their attention and said it is troublesome to think that a public
employee, someone in the Police Department, would make those
type of allegations.
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AUGUST 19, 2010
Mayor Reiman
Father Deacon James
Cairns
Mayor Reiman
AUGUST
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Chaya Michelle Varga~
Mayor Reiman
Pastor Sanchez
Talisa Andre\olz
Chaya Michelle Vargas then spoke. She said she was there to
address the Board on the same situation with Officer Kaminsky.
She stated as a mother and a citizen she was concerned that it was
stated by Officer Kaminsky that he wanted the search for a kid to
end so he could get to a Yankee Game. She thought this was
shocking because she has two (2) kids and she would want to know
that this officer was out there doing his very best to find a missing
child and said it was also alarming to her about other things he
stated about drinking. She commented that we try to raise our
children to a certain standard and here's a public figure who is not
a great example publicly. She said he also spoke wrongly about
other people and as both a citizen and a parent she hopes this will
be looked into.
Mayor Reiman agreed commenting that none of the comments
read off the public forum are acceptable or condoned by this
Administration or the Police Department. He said we have sixty
(60) swom officers who do a fantastic job and we have one (I)
officer of which his comments will be looked into and certainly
dealt with.
Pastor Sanchez spoke. He said he wanted to say a few words about
the same situation. He explained he does not know Father
Chubenko personally, then refeITed to comments on line about
clergy, which not only affects Father Chubenko but hits home
because he is a pastor and is upset and uncomfortable with the
situation . He said also the police officer mentioned, on his post,
that all the phone calls he responds to are people without air
conditioning. He then refelTed to the people of his church,
commenting they may not be the wealthiest people, they are
people with low incomes, but they are good members of society
and should be aware of the situation and should feel safe. He said
people like Mr. Kaminsky not only represent the Police
Department but represent the whole town, who are decent hard
working people and said an apology should be made to Father
Chubenko and the whole town.
Talisa Andrewz then spoke. She said she was also here because of
the comments made by Mr. Kaminsky, She said she agreed with
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the others and referenced the comment made to Father Chubenko,
saying it was disrespectful. She commented that Mr. Kaminsky
acted as an "Ass" and she hoped that our administration will deal
with him accordingly. She refeITed to the comment of ,
"answering a call with no air conditioning", stating as a police
officer you should answer whatever call and treat every citizen the
same. :She said her parishioners are not the richest people in the
community but they are people who have a good heart and would
do anything for you and their safety is at hand. She said she was
not sure it had racial oveliones and then asked on behalf of herself
and the people within her parish that there be disciplinary actions.
Mayor Reiman again reiterated that the Police Depmiment and the
Administration are aware of the allegations of the comments by the
officer. He said certainly no one could condone those and we take
it very serious and he confirmed that the officer is on paid
suspension pending additional intemal affairs investigation and
proper discipline will certainly be handed out at that point in time.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, the public portion of the meeting was closed.
Mayor Reiman commented that relative to the same matter
discussed earlier he can confillli that the Cluef of Police has
suspended the Cmieret Police Officer and the employee is
suspended with pay pending a full disciplinary review. He said
while he cmillot discuss the specifics of this matter or the name of
the individual involved, the allegations and charges stem from
egregious conduct that took place while the officer was off duty
and said in no way is there any actions while on duty or in
uniform. He said a several months investigation resulted in
numerous administrative charges of a serious nature and he said he
stands by the Chiefs decision to issue charges in this matter and
await to hear of this personnel issue before fuliher comment. He
said no police officer is above the law, whether on or off duty, they
are abound to follow the Attorney General guidelines,
depmimental rules and regulations and most impOliantly conduct
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AUGUST 19, 2010
Talisa Andre\olz Cont:
Mayor Reiman
Public Portion
Closed
Mayor Reiman
AUGUST 19, 2010
Mayor Reiman Cont:
CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION #10-199
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE
OF VARIOUS RAFFLE
LI CENSES"
themselves to the strictest standards warranted by their position.
He said he would be reading an Email sent from the State PBA
representative and said he wanted to make sure that the residents,
the public and certainly the clergy here tonight, understand the
,actions of this officer celiainly do not represent the Police
Department, the Borough and certainly not the actions of the PBA.
He said in fact he called upon the PBA to condone the comments
made by this officer. This email from the State PBA refers officers
to social networking pages and he then read it into the record:
"I just wanted to bring a new trend in police discipline cases that
is growing at an expediential rate. The State Police is being
ban'aged with claims for members posting improper or off color
statements on these social networking pages. These comments are
exposing the members to disciplinary charges ranging from
conduct to harassment and unfit for duty. I implore you as leaders
to speak to your membership about the daIlgers in proper posts."
He commented again that this posted from the State PBA to
members of the local PBA's and again assured the public and
residents that these issues and actions of this officer are being
taken seriously and celiainly discipline will be handed out at the
conclusion of the investigation.
Mayor Reiman then asked if there were any questions on
Resolutions #10-199 thru #10-218.
There were no questions.
Resolutions #10-199 thru #10-218 were introduced by the Mayor
and refelTed to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #10-199
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF V ARlOUS RAFFLE
LICENSES"
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RESOLUTION #10-200
"CERTIFICATION OF AN1\TUAL AUDIT"
RESOLUTION #10-201
"AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF TAXICAB DRIVER'S
LICENSE"
RESOLUTION #10-202
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -LOUIS S. ISENBERG
APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES"
RESOLUTION #10-203
"UEZ STARTUP GRANT-PHASE 4"
RESOLUTION #10-204
"SUPORTING A-I08, RE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT"
RESOLUTION #10-205
"OPPOSING A-2638,RE: STREET PAVING COSTS"
RESOLUTION # I 0-206
"SUPPORTING A-2679; RE: MUNICIPAL FEE PUBLIC
LIBRARIES"
RESOLUTION #10-207
"OPPOSING A-2852, RE: LIBRARY TAX"
RESOLUTION #10-208
"SUPPORTING S-1903, RE: SERVICE OF BEER AND WINE"
RESOLUTION #10-209
"APPROVING ABC LICENSE REI\TEW AL FOR 20 I 0-20 II
LICENSE TERM, RE: BOLIEB,INC."
RESOLUTION #10-210
"ACCEPTING AND APPROVING $500,000.00 FROM THE
COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT"
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AUGUST 19, 2010
REmllJTICN #10-200
"QKlli'lOOICN CF AN\UAl
AUDIT"
REmllJTICN #10-201
'WJ:lH:RIzING IS.'1.lI\N::E a
'DIXIO'\B ffilVER' S liCEN31
REmllJTICN #10-2CJ2.
''rnJFR;sICNAL SERVICES-
IaJIS S. ISI'N3ER:;
APrnAJ:S<I,L ASSOCIA'IES"
REmllJTICN #10-203
''UEz SD\RI' UP GRANI'-
IW\SE 4"
REillJ.JTICN #lMD!;
"SlJPK.RI'.[N; A-lOS, RE:
FID'ESSICNAL SERVICES
CINIRtICI' '
REmllJTICN #10-205
'bPmsrn::; A-2638, RE:
SIREEi:' PAVOC CDSIS"
REmllJTICN #10- 2C6
"SlJPK.RI'.[N; A-2679, RE:
MMCIPAL FEE RJBI.lC
I.lBRt\RIES' ,
REmllJTICN #10-207
'\)PR:l)rn::; A- 2852, RE:
Ul'RARY 'D\X"
REmllJTICN #10- 20S
"SlJPK.RI'.[N; S-1903, RE:
SERVICE CF BEER AM) 1M
REillJ.JTIQ'l #10- 2ff)
'~ A!'C liCENSE
RENEl.J<\L Fill 2010-2011
liCENSE 1ffi\1, RE: lUlEB
INC."
RE'DUIT1Q'l #10-210
''AcrEPI'I.t'[; Al\D AI'ffiJi7I]\[;
.:co, em. (D FID1 THE ClJJNJ
OPEN SPACE GRA.l\'I"
, AllJJST 19, 2010
REmllJTICN #10-211
''AcrEPI'I.t'[; AM) AP!ID7IN;
$485,012.m FKM 1HE NJ
'!RA.NSRROO'ICN 'IRUSf
FlNl M.JJH1ffiY ACI
CF.ANI"
REmllJTICN #10-212
''AClJ'Pl'Il'oG AND AP!ID7IN;
$1OS,254.m FKM THE
NJIiD'\ HAZARIXXlS SITE
RlMDIlillCN RID"
REmllJTICN #10-213
''AClJ'Pl'Il'oG fIN) AP!ID7IN;
$11,275.73 FKMTHE
ffi11'R RID rnx;RA."1 CF.ANI"
RE3JWTICN #10-214
'~ fIN)
AP!ID7IN; $150, em. m
FKM THE lJRIWil ENIERERISE
ZCNE fIUR/'M'
RE3JWTICN #10-215
''AClJ'Pl'Il'oG At\[) AP!ID7IN;
$12O,447.m FKM THE lJR&I..Ti
ENIERERISE ZCNE rn:x:Ri\!o1'
RE3JWTICN #10-216
''ffiJPERlY 1l\X CANJ'llJillcN'
RE3JWTICN #10-217
''AUllrnIZING EXIENSICN CF
1'JMi: 10 P& TAXES liITIHXJT
INIERESI' '
REmllJTICN #10-218
''N<IMJN:; lIEBIC lA~ AS
IVANTISKI'IERRA.cE'
AIDPll'D
RESOLUTION #10-211
"ACCEPTING AND APPROVING $485,012.00 FROM THE NJ
TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AUTHORITY ACT
GRANT"
RESOLUTION #10-212
"ACCEPTING AND APPROVING $108,254.00 FROM THE
NJ EDA HAZARDOUS SITE REMEDIATION FUND"
RESOLUTION #10-213
"ACCEPTING AND APPROVING $11,275.73 FROM THE
SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM GRANT"
RESOLUTION #10-214
"ACCEPTING AND APPROVING $15,000.00 FROM THE
URBAN EMTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAlvl"
RESOLUTION #10-215
"ACCEPTING AND APPROVING $120,447.00 FROM THE
URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAl'vl"
RESOLUTION #10-216
"PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION"
RESOLUTION # I 0-217
"AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF TIME TO PAY TAXES
WITHOUT INTEREST"
RESOLUTION #10-218
"NAMING LIEBIC LANE AS IV ANITSKI TERRACE"
were Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affilmative.
Councilmember DiMascio was noted Absent.
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Mayor Reiman pointed out for the public Resolution G12, is
accepting and approving a $500,000.00 grant from Middlesex
County Open Space."
Mayor Reiman stated that Resolution #G 13 is accepting and
approving a $485,000.00 ii-om New Jersey TranspOliation Trust
Fund.
Mayor Reiman stated that Resolution #G14 is accepting and
approving a $108,000.00 grant from the NJEDA.
Mayor Reiman stated that Resolution #G15 is accepting and
approving an $11,000.00 grant from the Summer Food Program
Grant fi'om the Federal Government.
Mayor Reiman stated that Resolution #G16 is accepting and
approving a $15,000.00 Urban Enterprise Zone Grant.
Mayor Reiman stated that Resolution #G 17 accepting and
approving $120,000.00 from the Urban Enterprise Zone Program
for fayade improvements within the Borough's UEZ Zones.
Please note that Resolution listed as G12, #10-210 should have
been omitted from the Consent Agenda. This resolution was put on
in error. The monies approved by this resolution were already
appropriated from Ordinance #10-9 which was Adopted on May
20,2010.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz, all bills
appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember DiMascio was noted Absent.
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AUGUST 19, 2010
MAYOR REIMAN, RE:
Resolutions
Clerk's Note
PAYMENT OF BILLS
AUGUST 19, 2010
REPORTS
Inspection of Buildings - July 2010.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and
unanimous affilmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on file.
COMMITTEES
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Conunittee Chairperson Naples
reported the department has been working on keeping up with
seasonal maintenance. She thanked Councilmember Bellino for
having his department assist whenever necessary with grass
cutting, etc., explaining we are very short handed because our
department has been shrunk due to attrition and we are working
very lean but very smart.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: COmnllttee Chairperson Diaz
reported upon adoption of our 20 I 0 Municipal Budget at the last
meeting the tax office has now proofed out all of the tax levy
numbers and the tax bills are being processed and will be sent out
within the next two (2) weeks. He said he is pleased that residents
will see a tax and overall rate decrease, resulting in about a $21.00
reduction in taxes for an average home assessment of $119,000.00
and said our Sewer Bills were mailed out last month and are due
on September 15th and reported our budget does include a
continuation of our Sewer Rebate Program for our Senior, Veteran
and Disabled residents, amounting to about $100,000.00 in annual
rebates to those groups. He said we were recently notified that the
Borough was granted a new Shuttle Bus through the New Jersey
Transit Program, which is valued at $115,000.00 and will
compliment our transportation services to our Seniors and Specials
and Recreation Department. He made the following statement to be
entered into the record that: -
"he is comforted to see the display of unity from members of our
clergy from various groups and churches and organizations. For
him it is wonderful to see people come together not only to honor
the service of someone who has dedicated his life to our residents
but to defend his service, which is sinlilar to those missions that
you all share and he said he would like to thaIlk them from the
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bottom of his hemi and he would like to see that more often and it
is wonderful to see residents come together to suppOli one another.
Continued Progress."
FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS: Committee Chairperson
Krum repOlied on August 2nd he and the Fire Depmiment
pmiicipated in National Night Out. He said the firefighters visited
several homes and received a wmm welcome from the residents
and gave them the oppOliunity to ask fire safety questions. He said
on August 14th the Fire Depmiment participated in the Cmieret
Health and Wellness Fair in Chrome Park and members of the
depmiment were available to answer fire safety questions and also
to demonstrate equipment. He said the Fire Department also made
a presentation at the UPS Company in recognition of their huck
safety week. Progress.
PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY: COll'lll1ittee
Chairperson Bellino repOlied the Parks Depmiment, Buildings &
Grounds and Public Works have exceptional co-operation within
the departments and people are stmiing to work smarter instead of
harder. He said it is good to see that these results show, what
Councilman Diaz just spoke of, as a reduction by using people
inter-depmiment and it helps our taxes. He said he would also like
to echo Councilmember Diaz's statements for Father Chubenko
cOll'lll1enting he has known him for quite a few years and he is a
caring and giving individual and seeing the community stand up
and say the right tlungs is very hemifelt. Progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz thanked everyone that
pmiicipated in National Night Out, which was a success again this
year and said he is hoping for maybe another award. He said he
and Captain McFadden are doing a survey on Police Cars and are
lemung towards the Dodge which is cheaper and this would keep
our fleet with all Dodges, which will help when they break down.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson DiMascio is noted
Absent. Mayor Reiman asked the Clerk to send the Council1naIl a
letter explaining if he is to be absent he must notifY his office, the
Council President or the Clerk's Office.
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COMMITTEES CONI:
AUGUST 19, 2010
COMMITTEES CONT:
BOARD OF EDUCATION : Comlluttee Chairperson Naples
repOlied that school is scheduled to open September 2nd. mld the
students will have a half day session the 2nd and 3 rd and full days
will stmi on September 7'h. She said in speaking with Mr.
Cherepski, the School Board Presideilt, we are ready to go,
schedules are complete and are wishing the students a successful
school year. She said for students and parents of Middle and High
School Students the Student Code of Conduct Handbooks are on
line for viewing. She said she had an opportunity to touch base
today with Mr. Repollet and he is very happy because the School
Board received a two million dollar four (4) year grant and will
serve many needs of our students at no taxpayer expense. It will be
for after school programs and they will also be bringing in a dental
van for students who qualify who do not have dental services. She
expressed to the Mayor M,1'. Repollet's thanks for Ius suppOli at the
state level for the grant.
Mayor Reiman
Mayor Reiman said it is pleasing to hear that schools will be
getting such a substantial grant. He went on to say September 2nd
and 3rd starts our Ethnic Day Charity Carnival. Ethnic Day itself
will be held on Saturday September 4th and concluding Ethnic Day
and prior to the fire works will be a special celebration with the
home town band the Smithereens who are celebrating their 30th
anniversary and eight (8) million records. They will present a free
conceIi for Carteret residents that will stmi at 5:00 P.M. on
Saturday September 4th. Also coming up tlus Saturday the Housing
Authority will be hosting their Chrome Park picnic and commmuty
get together and we will also have out' shredding day at noon here
at the Borough Hall, where residents will be allowed to bring in
any confidential papers that they would like sln'edded. The County
Utility Authority will be sending a special sln'eddel' van. Tlus is
pmi of their Recycling Program.
Mayor Riemann again reiterated the fact that celiainly this
admiIustration, the Police Chief and the Council, do not condone
the comments made by one (I) officer. He does not represent this
administration, the department and certainly not the P:BA. He does
call upon publicly the officer and specifically the PBA to take
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action against tlus individual who also serves as the Vice President
of their organization. He said the organization should issue a
public apology not only to Father Chubenko but to the residents of
our community for the derogatory comments that were made. He
said public employees are held to a higher standm'd and police
officers are held even higher.
Councilmember Naples said she wanted to comment briefly on
sometlung Father Dolan had mentioned about Father Chubenko, of
St. Demetrius Church being involved with the disabled individuals.
She said she serves on the Office of Disabilities in Carteret as
Council Liaison and for the past twenty some odd years St.
Demetrius Church has donated the hall free of charge to our local
residents and many other residents are brought in and it is a fun
filled really hemi wanning day.
After no further discussion, upon MMS&C by Councilmembers
Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the meeting was Adjoumed at
approximately 6:51 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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/KATHLEEN M.'BARNEY, MMC J)~
Municipal Clerk (
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Mayor Reiman Cant:
Councilmember Naple:
ADJOURNED
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