Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Scouts honored memory of fallen soldier
On Friday evening, Feb. 11, a funeral Mass was held at Holy Innocents Church in Neptune for fallen soldier Stephen R. Sherman, killed in action while defending freedom in Iraq. I would like for you to know of the support the Scouts of Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America showed that night for our fallen…
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Proposed bankruptcy bill is anti-family
As an attorney who for the past 31 years has represented families forced to file for bankruptcy, I can tell you that bankruptcy abuses are few and far between. In the next few days, the U.S. Senate will debate S-256, a so-called bankruptcy “reform” bill drafted by the credit card industry that will make it…
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Legislator supports higher minimum wage
Monmouth County is one of the most expensive places to live in New Jersey. With an extremely high cost of living and soaring housing costs, most state residents would agree that it is difficult for a person to get by on $5.15 per hour. Although the cost of living has continued to increase annually and…
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Proposed federal legislation will save lives
Nearly 15,000 Americans, including many from New Jersey, die each year from internal bleeding caused by ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). It is estimated that 2.7 million Americans age 60 or older may have this life-threatening condition. AAA is one of the most preventable, yet often neglected vascular conditions. In fact, it is highly treatable…
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Obituaries
Michael Brofman Gartenberg Mr. Gartenberg, 53, of Atlantic Highlands, died Feb. 11 at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in New York City, he resided in the Long Branch area 21 years prior to moving to Atlantic Highlands. He owned Best of Nature Massage Supply Superstore, Long Branch. Prior to that,…
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Keep the pressure on for honest gov’t
It has been a sleepless time for many of our public servants, no doubt. The news of federal agents rousting 11 officials out of their beds around dawn, slapping cuffs on them and accusing them of corruption came with a promise from U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie — “we and the FBI are not done in…
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Schools use many tools to study black history
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH –– February is dedicated to celebrating black history in our nation, but Long Branch educators say their students learn about black history throughout the year. “Black history is taught throughout the year,” Assistant Superintendent of Schools George L. Catrambone said in an interview last…
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Obituaries
Arline Clare McMorrow Mrs. McMorrow, 95, of Freehold, died Feb. 4 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Meriden, Conn., she was a longtime Monmouth County resident and a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Freehold. A graduate of Middletown’s Leonardo High School, which opened in the Leonardo section of…
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Bats, balls, gloves and kids!
There will be many great moments during the 2005 baseball season. From T-ball to Little League; from Babe Ruth to high school, American Legion and beyond. There is always exciting baseball happening throughout this region. However, I can’t help but think about all the players, teams and leagues that are less fortunate. I often watch…
