Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Ever want to slap a landlord? Apparently we do.
Bloopers • ADELE YOUNG At this time every year, we like to look back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into a few of Greater Media Newspapers’ publications during the previous year. Damning with faint praise One of our Word on the Street respondents…
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Pupils collect treats for U.S. troops
PLUMSTED — In an effort to show their appreciation to those who are ensuring residents’ safety at home, New Egypt Primary School pupils have become involved in a program called Treats for Troops. The program, now in its second year, was organized by New Egypt Primary School guidance counselor Heather Smith to help the troops…
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New Jersey and Afghanistan: Perfect Together
Unfortunately, there are many similarities between Afghanistan and New Jersey. I have been stationed in Afghanistan for a little over four months. I am certainly not an expert on Afghan ways or Afghan politics. However, I have seen some very disturbing things that have extremely damaging effects on the population here as well as the…
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This year, let’s resolve to make a difference
Coda • GREG BEAN I gave up making New Year’s resolutions a long time ago, because I never kept them, and I got tired of starting my new year with personal failure. But as our economy begins to heal and we feel the glimmer of optimism as a new decade begins, it might be time…
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Mayor has right to control funds for upgrades
At the Dec. 22 meeting of the Jackson Township Council, a big deal was made by the council president because the mayor was attempting to spend funds that the council had already allocated to sports field construction, on sports field construction. Yes, the mayor wanted to use the money for its intended purpose. This construction…
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A small idea has grown into a successful event in Jackson Township
Several years ago a tiny ember of an idea glowed in the minds of Westlake residents Honey Greenberg and Linda Selznick, who presented their idea to Rabbi Yosef Carlebach, executive director, Chabad of Central and South Jersey, who agreed to help facilitate their project. When the women of Bat Shalom Hadassah in Jackson and the…
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Charles F. “Chuck” Barker
41, of North Hanover and formerly of New Egypt Charles F. "Chuck" Barker Charles F. “Chuck” Barker, age 41, of North Hanover Twp. died Friday, January 1 at home unexpectedly. Born in Trenton, he was a resident of North Hanover for the past 6 years and formerly of New Egypt. Chuck was employed by Upper…
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For the record
The amount of snow that fell in Jackson during the snow storm of Dec. 19 was 23.5 inches, according to the National Weather Bureau in Mount Holly. A photo caption in the Dec. 24 edition of the Tri-Town News incorrectly stated the amount as 28 inches.
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Thirza Kahl
84, of Whiting and formerly of New Egypt Thirza Kahl Thirza Kahl, age 84, of Whiting died Friday, January 1 at Community Memorial Hospital in Toms River. Born at Brindle Lake, NJ, she was a resident of Whiting for the past 13 years and formerly of New Egypt. Thirza was a member of the American…
