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NJEA: We don’t need no stinkin’ cooperation
CODA GREG BEAN When I wrote recently about an undercover video made at a New Jersey Education Association conference by James O’Keefe, the guy who embarrassed ACORN in the last presidential election, I figured I’d hear from readers who agreed with me, and take a little heat from others. I always do when I write…
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‘At Water’s Edge’
An exhibit of award-winning seascapes and reflections by local photographer Jennie A. Meares is at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. “Morning Burst” An opening reception for “At Water’s Edge” will be held Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m., at the Pier House, One Ocean Ave., Pier Village. The exhibit will run through Jan. 3. A love…
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‘Oil Wax and Steel’ features recent paintings by Jon Peters
Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank is marking its 10-year anniversary with a special exhibit, “Oil Wax and Steel,” featuring recent paintings by Jon Peters. “Out of Nowhere” The show encompasses several facets of Peters’ artwork as well as his signature solid wood frames. The exhibition runs through Nov. 30 at the gallery, located at…
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Book clubs are easy as checking out a book
Popular TV shows and magazines have made book clubs trendy and attracted millions back to the joy of reading. Libraries of the Middlesex Automation Consortium (LMxAC) make holding a book discussion as easy as checking out a kit. Member libraries have combined their resources for a systemwide collection of 50 kits that provide everything in…
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Rolling Thunder honors veterans
Upper Broadway in Long Branch was filled with more than 500 members of the Rolling Thunder New Jersey Chapter 2 veterans group on Nov. 11 to honor America’s military personnel. PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA
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Homework help from the library
Students of all ages in central New Jersey can find homework help at the Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium (LMxAC) member libraries. Individualized guidance can be found through online resources such as Tutor.com and Learning Express, among others, that are subscribed to by one or another of the LMxAC libraries. There are numerous LMxAC libraries…
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in the service •••
Army Pfc. Andrew Cuppler, brother of Kimberly Cuppler and son of Tracy Cuppler, both of Matawan, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nineweeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military…
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‘In Memory’
Above: A veteran reads the names on the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall following the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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WRAT-FM seeking donations for charity
WRAT-FM (95.9 The RAT), a Greater Media radio station, will conduct its annual Thanksgiving season drive, “Broadcast for the People,” Nov. 22-23. Employees of WRAT are hoping to fill a 40-foot-long tractor-trailer with items to be donated to three charities. WRAT’s live “Broadcast for the People” will take place at Super Foodtown, Route 35, Neptune,…
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