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Creative expression may be therapeutic for veterans
GUEST COLUMN ORD ELLIOTT No matter how well-adjusted returning or returned veterans appear, they are likely carrying wounds that cut deep, and that pain sticks with them for the rest of their lives When I came back from the Vietnam War, I filed all that pain away as “personal,” but it invariably came out in…
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Freeholder seeks answers about storm outages
Letter to Robert Hanna, president, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities: As director of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, I respectfully request an investigation into the response by Jersey Central Power & Light to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The damage to Monmouth County is extensive and a state of emergency remains intact,…
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The 2012 race is finally over — get set for 2016
CODA GREG BEAN If you thought we might get a breather after the big election on Nov. 6, let me ask you two questions. One: How many times have you heard the words “fiscal cliff” in the last week? Two: Did you happen to notice that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida and…
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Pallone turns to storm recovery during re-election drive
Voters elect Long Branch legislator to 13th House term BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. LONG BRANCH — Before securing his 13th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) had turned his attention from the Nov. 6 election to recovery efforts in the wake of superstorm…
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Sandy evacuees take shelter at Monmouth Park
FEMA plans call for transitioning those displaced into temporary housing BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Ben Garrison, of Central Jersey Mechanic in Long Branch, installs a water line for public showers as part of the temporary shelter accommodations at the Monmouth Park grandstand in Oceanport on Nov. 10. The racetrack is being used to provide…
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Neighboring districts open doors to Mon. Beach students
WLB, Oceanport and Shore Regional accept displaced students BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Monmouth Beach Schools Superintendent Brian Farrell speaks to parents about the relocation of classes to neighboring towns during an informational meeting at Wolf Hill Elementary School in Oceanport on Nov. 9. NICOLE ANTONUCCI Neighboring school districts opened their doors to children from…
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Hero did not have to walk alone after injury
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Colin Pascik MONROE — U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik faced a long road to recovery after losing both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan, but it was one he did not have to walk alone. The Monroe native, who recently paid a visit to the Monroe Township Middle…
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New veterans face life’s challenges
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Colin Pascik discusses his experiences in the armed forces during an Oct. 19 veterans event at Monroe Township Middle School. See page 6. JEFF GRANIT staff In recognition of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Greater Media Newspapers pays tribute to the men and women who serve in the nation’s armed forces.…
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