Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Obituaries
Helyn Capoano Chrobocinski Mrs. Chrobocinski, 64, Long Branch, died Oct. 7, 2007, at home. She was an environmental activist with the Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater. Born in Jersey City, she resided in Bayonne prior to relocating to Long Branch 25 years ago. She was predeceased by her father Michael Capoano; and a sister Dorothy…
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Her short-term memory is at a serious deficit
LORI CLINCH Are We There Yet? In my youth, I was a detail gal. I knew who I was, who others were and where I was going at all times. I rarely found myself in the middle of town wondering how I’d gotten there and why I’d come. I never once ran into the kitchen…
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Tales of Donovan’s may soon end
Your Turn Susana Markson Guest Column So there’s been a lot of talk about the closing of Donovan’s Reef this summer. Of course, there’s a lot of talk about that every summer, the difference being that this time it’s true. There have been op-ed pieces and letters to the editor There have been local articles,…
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Open houses at Rumson school
Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) will host several open houses for prospective students. The schedule is: Kindergarten, Friday, Oct. 19, 9-10:30 a.m.; all grades, Saturday, Nov. 17, 9-11 a.m.; preschool, Friday, Dec. 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; all grades, Saturday, Jan. 12, 9-11 a.m. Prospective kindergarteners must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2008. For more…
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Homecomiing Day
PHOTOS BY ANDREW MILLER staff Above: Monmouth University students ride on a float in the “Rock & Roll Homecoming Parade” that was part of Homecoming Day festivities Oct. 13 on the West Long Branch campus. At right: Fans packed the stands for the football game pitting Monmouth against Staten Island’s Wagner College.
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Monmouth U. students give back to community
WEST LONG BRANCH – Monmouth University’s Student Government Association will host a one-day community service project Oct. 20. The seventh annual Big Event is designed to incorporate the services of students, faculty, staff and local high school students to meet the needs of the local community. Over the years, Big Event volunteers have helped the…
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ANDREW MILLER staff Kevin Ennis, class of ’06, plays the drums while riding a float during the Monmouth University Homecoming Day Parade in West Long Branch Saturday.
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Isn’t America wonderful?
We can believe whatever we want to! America. Some say, “Love it or leave it.” I say, love it, but not blindly; there are times to challenge, to change. Some call it a “melting pot” like a bland stew. I call it a “salad” with its rich diversity. Herbert Porter’s letter, “The absence of adjectives”…
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New Jersey State PBA endorses Kean, Rible
As president of New Jersey’s largest law enforcement organization, I believe the people of the 11th Legislative District are fortunate to have Assemblyman Sean Kean and Dave Rible running for Senate and Assembly this year, because both individuals understand how public safety and law enforcement officers impact our quality of life. Whether it is in…
