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Even more evidence that dogs are man’s best friends
CODA GREG BEAN The next time someone tries to tell me that cats are better than dogs, I’m going to point them to Capitán and Ciccio (aka Tommy) and ask them a simple question: Can you imagine your cat ever being this loyal? According to a story in Italian media last week, Ciccio, a German…
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Superstorm Sandy and school shootings put focus on mental health
Recent events such as superstorm Sandy and the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., have brought the subject of mental health care to the forefront. Unfortunately, the focus on mental health care and mental wellness usually only occurs after highly visible tragic events. The fact is that while behavioral health treatment…
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Don’t abridge rights granted by Constitution
I am writing in response to Dennis Levinson’s recent Your Turn guest column, “Time to Ban All Guns.” I also am extremely upset with the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. May I first say from the bottom of my heart that all my thoughts and prayers go out to all…
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The red-winged blackbird, seen here at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Oceanville, aggressively defends its territory from other animals. A red-winged blackbird will even attack humans who get too close to its nest during breeding season. BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com
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Marlboro artist receives award
“October Gold” by Judi Gilden The American Artists Professional League (AAPL) has announced Judi Gilden as the recipient of the Nydia Preede Award at the AAPL Members Exhibition 2012. The award was presented by AAPL President Larry Mallory on Dec. 8 during the AAPL awards reception held at the Synchronicity Fine Arts Gallery in New…
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Garber family to dedicate building
MARLBORO — The philanthropic Simon and Lina Garber family will dedicate Center for Jewish Life’s building at the center’s annual dinner on Jan. 27, and commission artist Domingo Zapata to complete a mural titled “Tree of Life” in honor of the occasion. According to a press release, Simon and Lina Garber have long been firm…
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Student used semester off to teach toddlers in Peru
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Who said traveling is all about relaxing by the pool and taking a break from the commotion of everyday life? Elif Anda, 19, of Marlboro, chose to serve others during her six-week trip to Lima, Peru, this past fall. Anda described her stint as a volunteer at a…
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‘Monster’ fundraiser invites attendees to get fit, have fun
Innumerable worthwhile organizations exist to help individuals with cancer, but one in particular — Stomp the Monster — hits home in more ways than one. Conceived by Seth Grumet, a Marlboro resident who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2010, Stomp the Monster helps people dealing with cancer get through their daily battles by providing…
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Proposed dormitory use draws residents’ objection
Hearing on yeshiva plan will continue in February in Freehold Borough BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — An applicant who wants to establish dormitory living for a yeshiva in a Broad Street building will return before the Land Use Board on Feb. 13. The proposal has drawn the interest of residents, who showed…
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