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      <title>David Buitrago funeral arrangements</title>
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	<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left; ">The wake will be on Sunday April 22 from 4 to 8pm at Gallagher &amp; Son funeral home located at 2900 Summer St. Then the funeral service and mass will be on Monday at 10:30am at St. Benedict Our Lady of Montserrat located at 21 St. Benedict Circle in Stamford.</span></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>David Buitrago</title>
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	It is with great sadness that I inform you of the untimely death of David Buitrago, a junior at Westhill High School.</div>
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	David was a proud member of our football team as well as the JROTC and the Futures Five Program. &nbsp;His dream was to serve our country in the military.</div>
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	I went to visit his mom this morning and she asks that we all pray for David and their family. &nbsp;They have not yet finished funeral arrangements.</div>
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	We will have a counselor here at school, in the main office, tomorrow from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m if you have a need.</div>
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	You may also call these other supports:</div>
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	The Den for Grieving Kids 203-655-4693</div>
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	Family Centers 203-324-3167</div>
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	Child Guidance 203-324-6127</div>
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	Ms. Figluizzi</div>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>URGENT (Pink Slime Memo)</title>
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	<font size="3">Dear Families,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></p>
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	<font size="3">You may have read or heard news reports about Lean Finely Textured Beef (also referred to as LFTB or "pink slime"). I want to update you on what action I have directed our food service provider, Chartwells, to take regarding the purchase and sale of this product. </font></p>
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	<font size="3">As we have recently learned, LFTB is produced from beef trimmings. This product is treated with ammonium hydroxide to reduce bacteria. The USDA allows up to fifteen percent of LFTB in the final product and does not require it to appear on package labels. LFTB is present in 70-80% of ground beef products sold in grocery stores, restaurants, and other food service establishments. It is also included in the ground beef provided to school districts which purchase it through the National School Lunch Program. Although the USDA has certified the safety of LFTB, this week, many grocery stores and other commercial enterprises have announced they will withdraw the product due to public concern. Likewise, Stamford Public Schools will also stop serving LFTB, effective Monday, April 2</font><font size="1">nd </font><font size="3">and continuing through the end of this school year. </font></p>
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	<font size="3">Chartwells will alter the district’s menus, substituting chicken or turkey for LFTB. As soon as possible, the revised menus will be posted on the district website, www.stamfordpublicschools.org. Starting next Fall, school districts will be able to purchase LFTB-free ground beef from the USDA. Pending further information from the USDA and other sources, we will investigate buying only ground beef that is LFTB-free for our cafeterias for 2012-2013. </font></p>
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	<font size="3">Our food service contract requires the highest standards for the meals we serve our students each day. For example, products must be free of trans fats and hydrogenated oils. No high fructose corn syrup, MSG, artificial sweeteners or caffeine can be used. Foods are baked rather than deep fried. Milks must be unflavored 1% or skim, free of hormones and antibiotics. A full list of these specifications is available at www.stamfordpublicschools.org. </font></p>
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	<font size="3">I hope this information is helpful and reassuring. </font></p>
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	<font size="3">Sincerely, </font></p>
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	<font size="3">Winnie Hamilton, Ph.D. </font></p>
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	<font size="3">Interim Superintendent of Schools </font></p>
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	<font size="3">____________________________________________________________________________________________</font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Estimadas familias: </font></font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Es posible que hayan leído o escuchado informes en noticieros sobre "Lean Finely Textured Beef" ["Carne de Res Magra y de Textura Fina", conocida también como LFTB o "pink slime" ("cieno rosado")]. Quiero ponerles al día sobre lo que he ordenado poner en práctica a Chartwells, nuestro proveedor de alimentos, en cuanto a la compra y venta de ese producto. </font></font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Así como hemos descubierto recientemente, se produce LFTB de ribetes de la carne de res. Se da a este producto un tratamiento de amonio hidróxido a fin de reducir las bacterias. USDA permite hasta un&nbsp;15% de LFTB en el producto final y no requiere que conste en las etiquetas de los paquetes. Hay presencia de LFTB en 70% a 80% de los productos de carne molida vendidos en supermercados, restaurantes y otros establecimientos de servicios de alimentos. Se le incluye también en la carne molida provista a los distritos escolares, las que la compran por medio de National School Lunch Program (Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares). Aunque USDA ha certificado la seguridad alimentaria de LFTB, muchos supermercados y otros establecimientos comerciales han anunciado esta semana que van a retirar el producto debido a los motivos de preocupación del público. Asimismo, las Escuelas Públicas de Stamford van a dejar también de servir LFTB a partir del lunes 2 de abril y, sin interrupción, hasta la finalización de este año escolar. </font></font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Chartwells va a cambiar los menús del distrito, reemplazando LFTB con pollo o pavo. Los menús nuevos serán colocados en el sitio web del distrito, www.stamfordpublicschools.org, tan pronto sea posible. A partir del próximo otoño, los distritos escolares podrán comprar de USDA carne molida libre de LFTB. Vamos a investigar cómo comprar solamente carne molida libre de LFTB para nuestras cafeterias para 2012-2013, en espera de información adicional de USDA y otras fuentes. </font></font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Nuestro contrato de servicios alimentarios exige las normas más altas para las comidas que servimos a nuestros estudiantes todos los días. Por ejemplo, nuestros productos tienen que estar libres de ácidos grasos insaturados y aceites hidrogenados. No se pueden usar jarabe de maíz de alta fructosa, GMS (glutanato monosódico), dulcificantes artificiales y cafeína. Se hornea la comida en vez de freírla. Los productos lácteos tienen que ser de 1% o desnatados y sin sabores, libres de hormonas y antibióticos. Hay una lista completa de estas especificaciones disponibles en www.stamfordpublicschools.org. </font></font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Confío en que esta información les sea de ayuda y tranquilizante. </font></font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Muy atentamente, </font></font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Winnie Hamilton, Ph.D. </font></font></p>
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	<font size="3"><font size="2">Superintendente Interina&nbsp;de Escuelas</font></font></p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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