Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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In the Arts
Monmouth University’s Performing Arts Series at Pollak Theatre will present Roger McGuinn with Pat Guadagno Friday at 8 p.m. McGuinn is a founding member of The Byrds, who recorded such groundbreaking hits as “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.” Pat Guadagno is a well-traveled troubadour with a repertoire that spans decades of country, blues,…
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‘Look Up, Look Down’ photo exhibit at guild
“Points” by Bob McDonough The inspired work of 51 photographers is on view at The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, where “Eyesight 2007” is on exhibit through March 28. The fourth annual all-members juried photography show and exhibit opened March 4 at the guild with a reception honoring this year’s award winners. The competition,…
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Children keep history of resistance to Nazis alive
Youth opera ‘Brundibar’ was originally performed in concentration camp BY TAMMY McKILLIP Correspondent BY TAMMY McKILLIPCorrespondent Above, the cast of the original production of “Brundibar” in Terezin. Ela Weissberger, as the Cat, is wearing all black in the front row. She will be in attendance for the upcoming shows in Holmdel. At left, photo of…
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Obituaries
Gloria Sharp Mrs. Sharp, 75, of Manchester Township, died Feb. 26, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Rumson and had lived in Long Branch before moving to Manchester 18 years ago. Prior to retiring in 1990, Mrs. Sharp was a sales associate at Sears, Ocean Township, for 20 years.…
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Greg Bean
Coda New Jersey behind China on eminent domain reform If Americans want to prevent losing their homes to eminent domain abuse, maybe they ought to consider moving to a place that has a higher regard for the notion of private property rights. Somewhere like China. According to a recent story in the Washington Post, lawmakers…
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Rush Holt
Guest Column Support the troops: Care for veterans One of the most positive developments in public debate since the Vietnam War has been the American public’s ability to separate the war from the warrior. Despite dissatisfaction and anger that many Americans have regarding the war in Iraq, we honor service members, particularly those injured in…
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Immigration vs. return lands to Mexico
I have listened with interest to the voices raised with increasing hostility toward the presence of Mexican day workers in the United States. Viewing the matter from a historical perspective, it is clear that all Mexicans who wish to, should be allowed to freely enter the United States, unless the U.S. government is willing to…
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Hometown heroes honored during Red Cross Month
March is Red Cross Month and this year we are honoring our local “hometown heroes” to bring awareness to the community about individuals who dedicate their time to serving their community through the American Red Cross. What’s a hero? Like art, heroism is in the eye of the beholder. You know a hero when you…
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Wine tasting to benefit program
LONG BRANCH – The American Legion Post 325 in Eatontown, in conjunction with Ocean Wine & Spirits, Ocean Township, is holding a fundraiser Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Piccolo Forno in West End, Long Branch. The event will benefit the American Legion’s scholarship programs and the “Heroes to Hometown” program. “Heroes to Hometown”…
