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The first casualty in an emergency: information
CODA GREG BEAN There are a million stories in the naked city, and after last week’s storm, there are nine million tales of woe in New Jersey. Our family has its own stories, but ours are not as dramatic and heartbreaking as many others. The power at our house went out early Sunday morning, and…
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Writer encourages people to place a premium on recycling
I wanted to raise the importance of recycling, especially plastics. I am a bicyclist who rides three to four times per week in my neighborhood. After reading several articles about plastics and the dire situation of our oceans, I started to take notice of how much plastic is on our streets. I went out one…
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Thanks to EMS volunteers
I ’m writing to thank the thousands of emergency medical services (EMS) volunteers throughout New Jersey who spent many hours, if not days, answering calls for help during and after Hurricane Irene, or standing by at their squad buildings, waiting to be dispatched. They spent precious time away from their families and sacrificed their time…
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Talk to your children about staying drug-free
This time of the year, as our kids begin the new school year, their thoughts go to school supplies, new clothes and backpacks. While discussing the new school year, about to unfold for your child, please don’t forget to discuss a most important issue — drug and alcohol abuse. A recent survey published by the…
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Area towns to hold 9/11 services
Fair Haven — There will be a ceremony with the mayor, clergy and members of the community on Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at Memorial Park on River Road. Little Silver — There will be a Moment of Remembrance and Silence, lasting one minute, beginning at 1 p.m., and a candlelight vigil will be held…
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Monmouth Reform Temple goes green
Solar panels, community garden among initiatives BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer The community garden located at the Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff TINTON FALLS — With the community garden in full swing and new solar panels installed, the Monmouth Reform Temple is preaching green energy. After more than two years…
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County seeks employers for Sept. 22 job fair
Monmouth County will again offer employers and job seekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Job Fair scheduled for Sept. 22. The event is free for employers to reserve a table and for job seekers to attend. The 2011 Monmouth County Job Fair will be held from 4-7 p.m. at Brookdale Community College,…
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Red Bank district aims to engage parents
New passport program encourages parental involvement BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer RED BANK — Red Bank primary and middle schools will launch a new passport program to encourage parent attendance at school-sponsored events during the 2011-12 school year. According to Superintendent of Schools Laura Morana, the families will have a schedule of events that includes…
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