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As ready as we’ll ever be for storm of the century
CODA GREG BEAN One of my best friends since childhood called last night, and not being one to put too fine a point on things, came right out and asked, “So, are you gonna die out there?” He’d been watching the national news that said this storm, Sandy, Frankenstorm, Stormahellion, or whatever they’re calling it,…
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Freehold Twp. native stars in History Channel series
Eric Rolland portrays J.P. Morgan in ‘The Men Who Built America’ BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Eric Rolland Joseph Reilly, the former Freehold High School art teacher and drama coach, was sitting in front of his television on Oct. 30 waiting to see what most teachers rarely see — a former student “make it.”…
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We must let the Affordable Care Act move forward
Lack of appropriate access and outcomes to healthcare for the most vulnerable citizens, specifically minorities, the elderly and the poor, are a matter of life and death. Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “Of all forms of inequalities, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.” Providing full access to needed health services was…
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Resources available for anti-bullying
Thank you very much for your outstanding articles in the Oct. 10-11 edition of Greater Media Newspapers. I was extremely pleased to see the focus on anti-bullying and New Jersey’s annual Week of Respect. Please let your readers know that Prevention First is a resource for all parents, schools and communities relating to anti-bullying programs…
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Ron Paul values life, freedom, Constitution
A n element of the 1 percenters controls the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, and the mainstream media. An election play is about to take place, with the appointed contenders (Mitt Romney and Barack Obama). No matter what the vote count (is), the 1 percenters win and the people lose. The wasted vote is for…
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Time to move on to a different topic
If he were alive today, Thomas Jefferson would be turning in his grave. Several weeks ago, Raymond Kostanty wrote an opinion piece offensive to Jews and African Americans. The following week, several letters expressed offense at Mr. Kostanty’s offensive piece. Then last week, several more writers were offended by the offense taken by those offended…
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St. Peter’s Church will host holiday bazaar
A holiday bazaar will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at St. Peter’s Church, corner of Throckmorton and Main streets, Freehold. The bazaar will feature Thanksgiving baked goods, Christmas gifts, a craft show and 50/50 raffles. There will also be an “attic treasures” sale,…
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Elks welcome public to pair of events
Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454 and the Women’s Auxiliary will host a Sunday breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 18. The fee is $8 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Call 732-431-8707 after 4 p.m. for more information. Also slated is a comedy night with the Legendary Wid and friends…
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