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You can now use the Internet for Selective
Service Sign-ups
At 10:30 a.m.(EST) on Dec. 2, a "switch" was thrown,
giving millions of young men an easier way to fulfill a civic and legal responsibility.
As of that moment, 18 through 25-year-old male U.S. citizens everywhere (as well
as male non-citizens residing in the U.S.) were able to register with the Selective
Service System using the Internet.
"This is real, interactive, on-line
registration," notes the Honorable Gil Coronado, Director of Selective Service,
who activated the new, on-line service. "For nearly two decades men have gone
to post offices, completed and mailed a registration form, and waited 60 to 90 days
to receive an acknowledgment card from us. A man can still register by mail, but
now there is a better way. If he has a valid Social Security number, he simply connects
to the Selective Service Web Site at http://www.sss.gov,
which links him to the Agency's Computers. He clicks on the "Register Now"
icon, types in his registration information, chcks on the "Submit" button
which appears on the screen, and instantly receives his Seclective Service number.
Additionally, he receives a formal acknowledgment postcard in the mail within two
weeks." The Agency hopes that registration via the Internet becomes the primary
way of registering, Coronado notes. The new system will accept on-line registrations
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET weekdays.
Coronado activated the new system during
a visit to a Wasnington, D.C., area high school for a special kick-off event. Using
personal computers at the school's computer lab, several young men turning 18 years
old "raced" to become the very first man to register onAine with Selective
Service. The winner was Conor McCullough, who received confirmation of his on-line
registration within 1 minute 45 seconds after entering the web site.
Federal
law requires virtually all men to register with Selective Service within 30 days
of turning 18. About 1.8 million men are required to register each year. Although
late registrations are accepted, a man cannot register after reaching age 26. Failure
to register is a felony. Registration is linked to many federal and state benefits.
For example, a man must be registered to be eligible for federal student loans and
Pell grants, job training programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA),
and federal jobs in the Executive Branch of the government, including jobs with the
U.S. Postal Service. Male immigrants who fail to register as required cannot obtain
citizenship. Half of the states have supporting legislation which precludes men who
are required to register, but who have not done so, from receiving many state benefits,
like state tuition assistance, eligibility for state jobs, and (in some cases) enrolling
in state post-secondary institutions.
Although the U.S. relies on an all-volunteer
military today, the Selective Service System and the registration program help America
remain prepared to reinstate a timely and fair drrift in a future crisis, should
a draft become necessary.
Red Cross Disaster Volunteer Training
The
Salem County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding disaster volunteer training
sessions at their chapter headquarters, 258 Johnson St., Carney's Point, for interested
volunteers in "Emergency Assistance"
Mass Care is a self-study, video
driven, take home course that must also be taken.
Any healthy individual, aged
17 or older, may participate in the free training. When trainingg is completed, participants
have the opportunity to join DSHR (Disaster Services Human Resource) system of the
American Red Cross.
During Hurricane Georges, our chapter sent three volunteers
to assist those effected by the storm. Tracy Flitcrnft of Carneys Point was sent
to Puerto Rico, Anna Colon of Pennsville to Mississippi and Lillian Cheeseman, also
of Pennsville, to Alabama.
For more information or to register, call chapter headquarters
at 229-1O27.
Pet Theft Bill
Legislation sponsored
by Senator Diane Alien and Assemblyman George Geist that criminalizes pet theft was
signed into law recently.
The measure, A-191, will make the theft of a domestic
companion animal a third degree crime, which carries a penalty of threeto five years
in prison and-or a maximum $15,000 fine.
"This new law will clearly define
such conduct as a crime," said Geist. "The theft of a domestic companion
animal deserves.harsh punishment and now those guilty will face stiff penalties."
The pet protection legislation is supported by the Humane Society of the United States,
and the nationally recognized expert and author of "Stolen for Profit",
Judith Reitman.
A "domestic companion animal" is defined as any animal
commonly referred to as a pet or one that has been bought, bred, raised or otherwise
acquired in accordance with local ordinances and state and federal law for the primary
purpose of providing companionship to the owner, rather than for business or agricultural
purposes.
Residents Needed To Attend Meetings
Development, open space, natural lands, farmlands. Are these concerns of yours? perhaps
you might consider attending an Environmental Commission meeting. They are looking
for a few associate members who have one night per month to attend meetings and hopefully
a few hours monthly to assist with projects. Meetings are held the first Monday of
each month at 7:30p.m. in the Municipal building on Delsea Drive in Franklinville.
Come out and attend a meeting.
Commission Seeks New Membership
Are you interested in the future of Franklin Township and how it will develop? We
all want to have a say, but how? If you have ideas, skills and time to contribute,
consider the Environmental Commission. They are a group of residents who meet once
per month to discuss and evaluate proposals for land use and natural resource conservation
in the Township.
There are membership opportunities available for Interested
residents.- For more information contact Carolyn Toy at 694-1234, Ext. 118 or Jay
Mounier- at 697-1007. Better yet, why not consider joining them for their next meeting
on February 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building.
Cub Scout Pack #21 Needs Help
Cub Scout Pack #21 is planning their Blue & Gold Dinner for February and are
in need of a hall that will hold about 200 people, both Cubs and parents. If you
can provide a place that can meet their needs, call Cubmaster Roland at 697-0196.
Matheussen On The Net
Senator John J.Matheussen has put up a home page on the Internet where computer users
can access information pertaining to his legislative initiatives. You can get info
on bills sponsored by the Senator, recent measures passed and frequently asked questions.
Web users can also communicate concerns or request answers to problems via E-Mail
.
Home page URL-(www.snip.net/senatorjjm)
Geist on the Internet
George F .Geist has set up an E-Mail address through which District 4 Voters can
communicate with him from their computers. You can direct letters, suggestions, and
comments to the Assemblyman at the following E-Mail address
asm.gfgeist@worldnet.att.net
SOCIAL SECURITY HAS A WEB PAGE..
Young people who like to surf the Internet will find an added attraction--Social
Security web pages that explain what the program is all about in terms they can understand.
The new web pages can be found on the Social Security website, "Social Security
On-line" (http://www.ssa.gov). It includes a page for
students in kindergarten through six grade, called "Kids' Stuff;" and a
page for teens in grades seven through 12, called "Hot Questions for Cool Teens."
It also includes a section for parents-"What Every Parent Should Know About
Social Security," and a section for teachers that features a special kit of
materials that can be used to teach Social Security to high school students. Nine
out of 10 children would receive Social Security benefits if a working parent retires,
dies or becomes disabled. Social Security touches the lives of everyone in one way
or another. Every child can expect to have a Social Security card someday and hospitals
are assisting us in making it easier for you to obtain one upon the birth of your
child, free of cost. Knowing what this card means and how the program fits into their
lives now and in the future is an important part of the process of growing up and
taking their place in the world. Teachers and parents are urged to view the new website
as an additional educational resource for students..-
Volunteers Needed
The AARP (American
Association of Retired Persons)
Tax-Aide Program
Gloucester County is
looking for volunteers to help elderly taxpayers with the preparacion of their income
tax returns during the tax filing season of February 1 to April 15, 1998. Training
is provided and the classes will be held January 8-14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help
is needed throughout Gloucester County and if you pass the required Federal and State
tests, you will be asked to work one day a week at one of the 12 sites in Gloucester
County.
For further information call 589-5020.
Reward Offered..
The Gloucester
County Prosecutor's Office and the Franklin Township Police Department are offering
a $5,000. reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person
or persons responsible for the murder of Charles Mosley Jr...Anyone with such information
should call the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office at (609) 384-5500or the Franklin
Township Police Dept. at (609) 694-1414...
911 UP-DATE INFO FOR ELK
TOWNSHIP
This is Important Information for people who live in Lakeview Mobile
Home Park. 911 update A few changes will be made to provide some residents with a
better 911 add. These changes are being made after a rep. from Gloucester County
Comm. Center met with the Mayor, Police, Fire Ambulance officials to identify the
problems and solutions to our new 911 system. With the present system the officials
had a concern with their ability to locate the residents in a timely fashion and
for this reason the residents in the Lakeview Park will be receiving a new address
which will encompass a street name and a house number like the other residents of
Elk Township.
Residents of the Mobile Home Park will also be receiving either
door to door service or Cluster Mail Boxes placed around the park to assist the residents
in receiving their mail. Residents will be notified as soon as the changes are finalized
with the Postmaster however the plan has been Approved!!
Thanks Katherine for
all you leg work with the mail problem,You Did a nice job.
Susan Searl ....
Ferrel / Elk
Hardingville Bible Church on the Web
The
Hardingville Bible Church now has a Web Site on the Internet.. It was put on line
the second week of July, 1998. Lots of information concerning the Bible Church and
the many people it takes to keep it going. There are a lot of photos on the new construction
going on. Take a couple of minuts and check it out, then let them know where you
got the link at.
Thank You the Webmaster.
CLICK THE LINK <WWW.HARDINGVILLE.COM>
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