UEZ SPOTLIGHT ON HOAGIE HEAVEN

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Letters: How Come Some Cars Get Tickets and Others Don’t?

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New Jersey Proposal to Reinstate Black Bear Hunt

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The New Jersey Fish and Game Council (FGC) is putting the finishing touches on a new bear management policy that would include black bear hunting.

The new management plan is to be heard at the February 9 meeting of the FGC being held at the Central Region Office in the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area in Robbinsville. According to one of its main authors, Council Member Len Wolgast, the plan would allow for a bear hunt to take place this fall.

If passed, the plan must then go to the acting Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for final approval.

In 2006, former DEP Commissioner Lisa Jackson, an appointee of then Gov. John Corzine, arbitrarily cancelled the state’s bear hunt. In response, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (USSAF), along with Safari Club International and the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs filed a lawsuit against the state to challenge the former Commissioner’s decision to stop the bear hunt. That November, the state Supreme Court refused to consider an emergency injunction that would have compelled the Commissioner to proceed with the 2006 hunt.

In subsequent years, the DEP continued refusing to authorize a bear hunt despite mounting evidence of increased human-bear interactions and multiple calls by state legislators to bring it back.

\”We firmly believe that science should be the foundation of New Jersey’s bear management policy and that’s why we’ve fought so hard to protect the hunt in the past,\” said Bud Pidgeon, USSAF president and CEO. \”We hope that the Fish and Game Council will recognize the importance of bear hunting as a management tool and reinstate the bear hunt.\”

The USSAF recently reported on Assembly Bill 181, which will prohibit the DEP Commissioner from blocking a bear hunt that has been approved by the Council. This bill would help ensure that sound wildlife management principles, not politics, dictate the state’s bear management policy.

Take Action! New Jersey sportsmen are encouraged to attend the Fish and Game Council meeting on February 9th to voice their support for the bear management policy. Those unable to attend Tuesday’s hearing can submit written comments to the FGC at P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625.

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Why Training is Essential in the Care of Your Dog

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Pet Tip of the Week

By Dawn Watson

Category Pet Tips Lots of folks tell me that their dog is great. And then they add the little phrase, \”except for\”.

\”Fido is great except for nipping, barking, trash-picking, digging, pooping in the house..\” What these folks don’t realize is

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that Fido can learn to act in a more socially acceptable manner in a matter of a couple of hours of class or a session or two with a good trainer. Good training can mean the difference between a stress-filled household of snarling adults and crying kids and a Norman Rockwell-like scene of good ol’ Fidey playing with the children while Mother looks on approvingly over her darning needles.

An animal behaviorist or consultant can also be contacted if your dog seems to have some unacceptable personality quirks. He or she can recommend a course of action while providing insight into why the dog is behaving that way. This reassurance can mean the difference between a dog living a happy life in a forever home and one that is returned to a shelter.

A responsible trainer will tell you that physical punishment of any kind will not only damage the trust your dog has in you but may even make the behavior worse. If you speak with a professional that recommends shock collars, pinch collars, choke chains or any other harsh method get your dog out of there immediately: these methods are outdated and downright cruel!

If you’d like to contact me privately please call 856-349-2508. There is never a fee for phone or email consultations. You can also email me at [email protected] or simply reply to this post. I will be happy to listen.

Next week’s topic will be entitled; I Love My Dog—and My Partner HATES Him! As always, Cleary’s notebook encourages dialogue so your comments are welcome!

Wado, udohiyu, (thank you very much, in the Cherokee language)

Dawn Watson

Brother of the Wolf, LLC

700 Market St, Gloucester City NJ 08030

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UEZ SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY

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Canisius and Fairfield are the Favorites for 2010 MAAC Softball Season – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Edison, N.J. – Canisius College and Fairfield University are the teams to beat to win the 2010 MAAC softball season, according to a preseason poll voted on by the league\’s head coaches.

Canisius and Fairfield both finished with 70 points in the poll, eight points ahead of third-place Niagara University (62). Marist College placed fourth with 45 points. Iona College took fifth (42), followed by Manhattan College (41), Siena College (36), Rider University (27) and Saint Peter\’s College (12).

Niagara\’s junior infielder Teresa Healy was named the 2010 MAAC Softball Preseason Player of the Year. During her sophomore campaign, she owned a .346 batting average and collected league-highs in RBI (37) and home runs (11) along with 53 hits, 40 runs, and a .680 slugging percentage, en route to earning a spot on the 2009 All-MAAC First Team.

Joining Healy in the infield are fellow teammate Kayla Hines as well as Fairfield\’s Kristin Trifiolis, Manhattan\’s Melissa Donnelly and Rider\’s Brittany Eckett. Canisius\’ Michelle Fridey is the catcher. In the outfield are Canisius\’ Lauren Hope, Manhattan\’s Kristina Walraven and Niagara\’s Kristin Kill. Manhattan\’s Ashley Rampino is the designated player, while Fairfield\’s Meghan Borst and Siena\’s Lauren Weingart are the utility players. Fairfield\’s Sarah Minice rounds out the Preseason All-MAAC Team as the pitcher.

2010 MAAC Softball

PRESEASON COACHES\’ POLL

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