Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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New Jersey military bases should remain open
New Jersey is currently facing the possible closure of some of our military bases as the federal government is currently undergoing a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. This process could prove particularly devastating to residents of Monmouth County, where a great deal of the local economy depends on Fort Monmouth. Fort Monmouth serves a…
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Saving energy saves you money
Jeanne M. F ox Guest Column With a new year upon us, many New Jerseyans are taking stock of their lives, finances and future. And with winter here in full blast, we undoubtedly keep our lights on longer and turn up the dial on our heat. So, when making resolutions, along with shedding some pounds…
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New law is a wake-up call for public school educators
S1701 Law, passed by the state Legislature and signed July 1 by Gov. James McGreevey as Public Law 73 of 2004, may be a wake-up call for public school educators at all levels, from the state Board of Education, the New Jersey Department of Education, the local boards of education to the local school administrators…
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Christmas mentioned for monetary gain
I find it strange that all the major department stores ban the display or the spoken word “Christmas” from their stores, but openly advertise after-Christmas sales when the holiday has passed. If “Happy Holidays” is acceptable prior to Christmas, why not carry it throughout the year and not make substitutions based on financial interests. I…
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Temple collecting aid for tsunami victims
I spent a day last week at the N.J. Buddhist Vihara (temple) north of Princeton on Rt. 27 in Franklin. These Buddhists monks and followers originated in Sri Lanka, which was one of the hardest hit areas of the tsunami. I helped sort food, clothing and medical supplies, and box it and load it into…
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Donations needed for tsunami relief effort
The American Red Cross is responding to the large-scale disaster in southern Asia after the earthquake off the west coast of Indonesia struck on Dec. 26 and triggered a number of tsunami waves that caused massive flooding and severe damage in several countries. An American Red Cross volunteer deployed from the United States will join…
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Supporters of ‘Operation Sleigh Bells’ thanked
On behalf of all the staff, Board of Directors and the volunteers at Family & Children’s Service, I would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all who donated to our holiday giving program, “Operation Sleigh Bells.” Started back in 1909 as a way to give area children a brighter holiday season, this year more…
