Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Volunteers are heart and soul of American Red Cross
As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year. The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross gives thanks to our volunteers who so generously give their time, energy and spirit and to our financial donors who enable us to effectively carry out our mission…
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Fire suppression systems key in low-rise dorms
On Oct. 27, there was a fire in Brower Hall at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. It took 15 fire companies from New Brunswick and the surrounding area to contain the fire. Thankfully, everyone in the dining hall was evacuated and no one was hurt. For the time being, the hall remains closed and other…
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Board workers: thanks for ‘lifting our spirits’
On behalf of the West Long Branch election board workers, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the West Long Branch Police Department, the West Long Branch Borough Council and mayor, and the Dunkin’ Donuts on Broadway, West Long Branch. We, the board workers, arrived at the polls at 5:15 a.m. this Election…
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Resident says Ocean Gate should complement town
Now that the open space tax referendum in Ocean Township has failed, I hope the opponents to Ocean Gate Commons realize they don’t control the agenda for all of the residents of Ocean Township. Ocean Gate Commons is right for Ocean Township. The project will provide real tax relief as opposed to the referendum’s tax…
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‘Affluent Republicans’ won’t sacrifice children
On the heels of the second Republican “victory” under mysterious conditions, I would like to propose that those who voted to return Mr. George W. Bush to the White House prepare their children to enlist to fight in Iraq, and soon Iran and North Korea. Hopefully, that would provide sufficient cannon fodder for the Bush…
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The gracefulness of giving
A grateful community bid farewell to Dr. James W. Parker Jr. Saturday. Family, friends, colleagues, and many of those he ministered to, alternately mourned his loss and celebrated the life of a great man who was father, friend, husband, healer, mentor and role model to so many in Red Bank and beyond. “He’s been an…
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Public asked to thank troops on Veterans Day
On Nov. 11, this nation will be honoring our veterans both past and present and up to and including those who are serving on active duty today and keeping this country free. I would like everyone to remember: It is the troops, not the president, who gives us democracy It is the troops, not the…
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‘Set-aside’ program needs to be resurrected
As a woman entrepreneur in New Jersey and the president of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO), I am keeping a close eye on the possible comeback of the state’s “set-aside” program. This program has helped women and minority vendors to win millions of dollars in prime contracts awarded by the state.…
