Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Take care not to leave dogs in cars during the summer
As the summer heats up, it’s important that people be made aware of the dangers of leaving their companion animals inside hot cars. Every year, dogs die after being locked inside cars while their caretakers work, visit, shop, or run other errands. These tragic deaths are entirely preventable. Every time we drive with a dog,…
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Obituaries
Charles John Valenti Mr. Valenti, 56, of Freehold, died June 5 at home. Born in Lakewood, he had resided in Long Island, N.Y., before moving to Freehold eight years ago. He was an automobile service adviser for DCH Freehold Nissan, Freehold Township. He was a sitting member of the Freehold Borough Board of…
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Gov. McGreevey is wrong to take money from wealthy
Gov. James McGreevey, true to his party, is reintroducing divisiveness into his campaign to manipulate through greed and envy. His concern for middle-class senior homeowners is laudable, but a "millionaire’s tax" is foolish even for him. If a couple of millionaires like (Jon) Corzine or (Frank) Lautenberg decided to give us a pile of money,…
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Savor the moment of high school graduation
Savor the moment of high school graduation This week and next will see a lot of smiles on the faces of teenagers in Monmouth and Ocean counties. It is high school graduation season — a time when administrators, teachers, parents, family members and friends can celebrate the accomplishments of another group of young adults. The…
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It’s time for school employees to pay for health-care benefits
On behalf of my running mates, I would like to thank all of our supporters in the recent Howell Board of Education election. A special thanks to Mark Mutter, who spent many hours advising us, and Andrei Jackemets for providing us with wonderful publicity head shots, and everyone who contacted their clients, friends and neighbors…
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Obituaries
Julia Lovejoy Obituaries Julia Lovejoy Mrs. Lovejoy, 86, of Manalapan died May 16 at home. Born in Queens, N.Y., she had lived in Manalapan for seven years. She was predeceased in 1960 by her husband, Robert. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Marie Lovejoy of Manalapan, and James and Joan Lovejoy of Brooklyn,…
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Teacher has done a great job for his pupils
On Sept. 8 we were given a second-grade teacher by the name of John Socrates at the H.C. Johnson School. Some of us knew him, others did not. As a teacher he has done an excellent job on knowing each individual child’s needs. Mr. Socrates has helped build their self-esteem, as well as keeping the…
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For the Record
For the Record The Lakewood Heritage Commission’s grand opening of its heritage museum, 655 Princeton Ave, will take place on Sept. 12, not Sept. 19 as previously printed. The New Egypt Elks’ eighth annual Luby Britt Memorial Fishing Tournament will take place June 27, not June 20 as previously printed. Details: (609) 758-8700.
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Prospect of mandatory service is a concern
For readers who have children graduating from high school this month, perhaps you’re breathing a sigh of relief — especially if your child has been accepted to college, you’re able to fund it, and you’re watching them take their first steps into a successful, happy future. Take another deep breath, and don’t exhale so fast;…
