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Here’s our whole ‘kitten caboodle’ of goofs and gaffes for 2010
BLOOPERS ADELE YOUNG Every year we like to look back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it into some of GreaterMedia Newspapers’ 10 weekly publications. These near-gaffes come not only from our own staff, but also from our readers, PR representatives and even job applicants. As hard as the writers and editors…
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National pundits play ‘Gotcha’ with Christie
CODA GREG BEAN When we got back from our annual Christmas trip to Puerto Rico last Friday, the first thing I did was turn on CNN to find out what had happened in our absence— and there was a panel of three “experts” talking about how New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had blown it by…
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but Florida’s so delightful, And since Chris had time to go, N.J. knows if it snows he’ll still go. Man it doesn’t show signs of stopping, and Kim is in Mexico shopping. The speed limit’s way down low, N.J. knows if it snows she’ll still go. Though they finally…
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Resident has one question for Jackson mayor and council
I have one question for Jackson Mayor Mike Reina and the members of the Jackson Township Council: Where are my property taxes being spent? I have lived in Jackson since 1988. During the past 22 years, my taxes have nearly quadrupled, yet township “services” continue to decrease. “Annual” leaf collection has become a joke. I…
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Public-sector employees do well with benefits
David Gross’ letter to the editor in the Dec. 23 Tri- Town News, “Private Sector Employees Get Their Share of Benefits,” is so full of misinformation that I had to respond. I am an employee benefits consultant and I am familiar with the pensions and benefits provided by the state of New Jersey. I agree…
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Teacher asks who will judge her performance
This letter is in response to a letter to the editor, “Teachers Should Be Rewarded Based on Merit” published Dec. 16. I am a teacher who has been educating students for 23 years. I love my job, the students, the teachers I work with, the benefits of summers off, low-cost health care and guaranteed “prep”…
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datebook
Karen Riley, author of “The PineBarrens of New Jersey,” will host a booksigning event at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson.Riley’s new book is the third installment ofher writings on the Pine Barrens. Riley willshare vintage photographs in a slide-showpresentation. The program is free and opento the public,…
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New Americans board issues recommendations
The New Jersey Commission on New Americans (CONA) has issued its first “Report to the People,” setting forth seven recommendations for positive change to assist the immigrant community to better integrate into the fabric of the state. The report was sent to Gov. Chris Christie and every member of the state Legislature and New Jersey…
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