Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Consider all facts before getting flu vaccine
Before everyone runs out to get their annually recommended flu shot, I felt I needed to point out a few facts that have not been mentioned. Most flu vaccines still contain the mercury-based preservative thimerosal. Mercury is a known neurotoxin and can be highly detrimental, especially in children. Each year three strains of flu are…
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The best defense that can be used against MRSA is prevention
If you read the daily newspaper, chances are good you’ll find a new story of another student diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Several deaths have been reported and schools are closing to disinfect their facilities as more cases are diagnosed. MRSA has been around for many years, though it certainly has become increasingly…
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Rose Marie Sciarappo
Mrs. Sciarappo, 74, of Freehold, died Oct. 19, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had lived in Bradley Beach and Lakewood before moving to Freehold in 2005. Mrs. Sciarappo was an assembler at Air Cruisers, Wall Township. She was predeceased by a brother, Earl Hayden. Surviving are two sons,…
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Donald Richardson
Mr. Richardson, 55, of Freehold, died Nov. 1, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Long Branch, he had resided in Manalapan and Englishtown before moving to Freehold. Mr. Richardson was formerly employed by Freehold Cartage Inc., Freehold Township. He was a former member of St. James A.M.E. Church, Manalapan. Surviving are a…
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Margarite Eileen Kniffin Elsasser
Mrs. Elsasser, 72, of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, died Oct. 30, 2007, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. Prior to her retirement in 1995, she was employed as a receptionist for 30 years with the township of Old Bridge. Her husband, William Elsasser, died in 1987. Surviving are three sons,…
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Are We There Yet?
Here’s a downside to the joining of hands LORI CLINCH Although I’m not a social scientist, it didn’t take long for me to figure out that children and the general population do not always meld well. There’s something about unruliness, noisiness, and impromptu tantrums that seem to push outwardly sane people to the brink. On…
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Additional study is needed on Jackson’s first aid situation
Iwas pleased to read the article “Council Waiting for Info on Possible EMS Switch” in the Tri-Town News on Nov. 1. As a concerned citizen in Jackson, I would prefer a careful study of the EMS crisis, rather than a rush to judgment. I agree that Mayor Mark Seda and the Township Council should carefully…
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Students team with adviser to craft series of 1-act plays
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Jackson Memorial High School students Jerica Young (l), as Carly, and Jursy Wallace, as Blake, perform in a one-act play that was written by Young and included thoughts and ideas from fellow JMHS students. JACKSON – High school drama students are not only performing in plays these days,…
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Athletes’ winning streak brings honor to district
Once again, everyone associated with the Freehold Regional High School District can take pride in the accomplishments of the student athletes who represent its schools. Within the past week, these young adults have distinguished themselves at the highest levels of competition in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. The latest run of outstanding achievements…
