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ROSE TATTOO GUITARIST PETE WELLS HAS DIED

...Singer and close friend ANGRY ANDERSON said Wells's health had deteriorated dramatically in the past few weeks.

Diagnosed with He passed away late last night at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, surrounded by his wife and immediate family.

Like Anderson, Wells's name was synonymous with Rose Tattoo, a hard rock band that conquered the Australian charts in the late 1970s and early 1980s with songs such as Bad Boy for Love and Rock 'n' Roll Outlaw.

The band broke up in 1983, but re-formed in the 1990s to resume recording and touring following a wave of overseas interest.

Anderson paid tribute to Wells today, saying he "had a magic that will live a lot longer than any of us".

"His influence (as a guitar player and songwriter) goes right around the world," he said.

"The musical fraternity in Australia have always realised what wonderful music he's left us, and what an amazingly innovative player he was.

"And we got to meet a lot of young bands when we were touring overseas, who said Rose Tattoo had a huge influence on them.

Big bands like Metallica and Guns 'n' Roses." "The music 30 years on was still rich and influential." Wells was also a private man.

After knowing the guitarist for 30 years, Anderson said there were some things he never knew about him, including how old he was....

Choosing the right watermelon and watermelon recipes

...In addition to lycopene, watermelon has plenty of vitamin A, which promotes eye and skin health, and vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

It also contains potassium (helps control blood pressure) and fiber, and one cup provides just 40 calories.

Florida is one of the nation’s top growers of watermelon, so you can find them at your local Farmer’s Market and fruit stand, as well as grocery store, or, you can grow them in your own back yard!

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, “Choosing a ripe watermelon is very important, since melons won't continue to ripen much after they've been picked.

Selecting a ripe watermelon is easy if you know what to look for.

Before buying, lift the melon.

If it's ripe, it should feel heavy for its size.

Next, turn it over.

On the underbelly you should see a creamy yellow splotch.

If the splotch is white or green, the watermelon was harvested too soon.” Look for a firm, symmetrical watermelon free of bruises, and cuts, and be sure to wash it well before slicing.

Store watermelons at room temperature for up to 10 days.

Enjoy watermelon by itself as a delicious snack or dessert, or try one of these quick and easy summery recipes:Chunky Watermelon Salsa (from justfruitrecipes.com)1 Lime2 cups Watermelon - diced1 cup Peeled cucumber - diced1/4 cup Sliced green onions2 tbsp.

Fresh cilantro - minced2 tsp.

Jalapeno chili - minced and seeded1 tsp.

SugarJuice the lime.

Combine...

A son's frustrating quest to name Yonkers street for activist

...He was 66.He served on several city boards, including the Municipal Housing Authority and the Mayor's Board of Community Action.

He was president of the Afro-American Civic Association, the Yonkers Day-Care Center and the state Board of Community Action, and he was an executive board member of the Yonkers chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

He is best remembered by many for the 10 years he produced and hosted the public-access television show "Let's Talk About It."LeBouef was a decorated U.S.

Army veteran of the Korean War, with two Bronze Stars, the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.Former county Legislator Herman Keith represented the Wells Avenue area and knew Clayton LeBouef — who was no stranger to controversy — most of his life.

He said he believed LeBouef's outspokenness was responsible for the family's petition problems."Clayton could say good morning and the next minute he would be cursing you out," Keith said.

"It hurts me to think that there are some people of color who do not want this done."McDow said the ball was in Terence LeBouef's court and it was up to him to submit the required materials.

LeBouef responded that he has complied with every request for information."If it was as simple as getting three or four signatures, I would get them," he said.

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