Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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M. Dorothy Biehl
Mrs. Biehl, 80, of West Long Branch, died Aug. 27, 2007, at home. Born in Newark, she resided in Monmouth County most of her life. She was a crossing guard in Oceanport for several years. Dorothy was a communicant of St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, West End section of Long Branch. She was predeceased by…
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For the record
Information on 43 environmental sites in need of restoration at Fort Monmouth will be made available to members of the public at an informational meeting Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Gibbs Hall. A story in the Sept. 6 issue incorrectly reported that the information would be available to municipal representatives.
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My Take
Goodbye vines, hello retirement LINDA DENICOLA Iam semi-retired. My last day as a full-time beat reporter was uneventful, except for one incident that it seemed to me was noteworthy. Linda DeNicola is a former staff writer for Greater Media Newspapers. A ladder appeared outside the window next to my desk and before I knew what…
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Sept. 11 rescuers need help with health issues
With the sixth anniversary of Sept. 11 upon us, it is vital that Americans remember those who lost their lives that tragic day. It is equally important, however, to remember the heroes who survived the attack on the World Trade Center, only to suffer in the following years. Vito Valenti, a 42-year-old father of two…
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Burden of property taxes must be eased
Municipal and state legislators continue in their failure to address the number one scourge of N.J. taxpayers: property taxes. One wonders whether they are actually without a clue as to the only true solution or if they really are uninterested in bringing fairness to how we fund our schools, county and local government. Maybe they…
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Homebuyers must make informed decisions
Homeownership is part of the American dream. Recent news about the struggles and financial difficulties of mortgage companies, sub prime loans and foreclosures has endangered this dream for many people in New Jersey and across the country. The Monmouth County Association of Realtors urges all buyers to take the time necessary to understand the process…
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Do the job right
AChinese executive manager in a health industry is shot by the government while another in toy manufacturing commits suicide, all because of their poor job performance, which placed millions of worldwide customers at risk. True, China wants to be No. 1 and replace America as the world economic power. And it will be able to…
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Jewish center recognizes youth performing arts director
The Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal Park will host “An Evening of Tribute to Marlyn Michaels Saturday, Dec. 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Marlyn Michaels The special evening of tribute is in honor of Michael’s 25 years of service as the director of the JCC’s Youth Performing Arts program. The event features special…
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African-American festival will be held at arts center
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Sharon Brown helped to make a small dream become a big reality. Brown, a Freehold Township resident, is one of the founders of the African- American Arts and Heritage Festival which will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the PNC Bank Arts Center, on the Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, on…
