Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Long Branch native reflects on changes
Iam a Long Branch native. My grandfather was a fire chief, and Anastasia School was named for my great-uncle. My mother graduated from Long Branch High and was a nurse at Monmouth Medical for many yeas. My father recently retired from the Long Branch post office. My family has been a part of this great…
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Use of disabled in attack outrageous
It was an act so appalling I could not imagine it could be true. I read with horror the news story of how two women with Down syndrome – with limited intellectual ability – were identified as the “suicide bombers” in the Feb. 1 attack in a Baghdad pet market. Let’s be perfectly clear –…
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American dream of owning property is withering away
After reading the comments made by Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger, I believe clarification is in order, having been present at the real estate development panel at Monmouth University. All the players in the abuse of eminent domain in New Jersey were present and accounted for. But contrary to what was reported on in the…
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Bottled water bottles are not being recycled
Do you enjoy the quenching and revitalizing chill of a cold bottle of water after a long run, brisk walk, or during a momentary break? If you say yes, then you are most certainly not alone. I’m right there with you. This, unfortunately, is becoming a big problem for both terrestrial and marine wildlife, however.…
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Area teens plan for text-message fundraiser
DAVID BEALES Judy Zocchi introduces the team captains at a kick-off party on Feb. 7 that will help raise $100,000 in 10 minutes as part of the “Text for 10” fundraiser to benefit the David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. Local teens are joining forces on Feb. 28…
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Arts H.S. students display work in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH – The paintings and drawings created by Monmouth CountyArtsHigh School students will be on display at the Long Branch Public Library on Broadway throughout February. The exhibit features work completed by the students who participated in the Monmouth CountyArtsHigh School program. The program, which is now in its fifth year, offers advanced arts…
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Local schools get prepped for conference, state tourneys
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent Perhaps the greatest thing the New York Giants accomplished with their recent SuperBowl victory is remind us all that in any sport, regardless of the level of play, no expected outcome is ever absolute. With their historical upset of the unbeaten New England Patriots, Eli Manning and company proved once again…
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IN THE ARTS
On Friday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m., American Repertory Ballet will offer a special senior matinee performance of “An Evening of Romance” at Two River Theater in Red Bank. Tickets are $10 for seniors age 65 and up thanks to the support of The PHS Senior Living Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PHS Senior Living,…
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‘Overture’ original quilts at library
Innovative design, vivid colors and fine hand craftsmanship converge in an exhibit of original quilts created by members of Rebecca’s Reel Quilters currently on display at Middletown Main Library. “Oriental Splendor” by May Sisk Showcasing two dozen exuberant quilts by 21 talented quilters from the Monmouth/Ocean area, “Overture, an exhibit of fine hand-crafted original quilts,”…
