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Mary Ellen O’Mara
Mrs. O’Mara, 75, of Jupiter, Fla., and Little Silver, died Oct. 28, 2010. She married William E. O’Mara in 1958 and they raised their three sons in Staten Island, Mantoloking and Colts Neck. Mrs. O’Mara was a communicant at Holy Cross Church, Rumson. Surviving is her husband; three sons and their spouses, William and Marie…
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Charles Jerome “Jerry” Werber
Mr. Werber, 83, of Rumson and Vero Beach, Fla., died Oct 21, 2010, at The Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Werber followed in his father’s footsteps at Gimbel Brothers, ultimately owning his own retail store, Rumson Roulette. He had been a member of the Rumson…
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Mosque should be built farther from ground zero
My view of a religious building near a memorial center for those who were killed on 9/11 has nothing to do with religion or nationality. It is, in my opinion, a triumph for the terrorists, who happened to be born Muslims. That should not and does not make the majority of the Muslim people accountable…
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Park system’s deer hunt’s a heartless strategy
After reading the article, “Resident targets county deer hunt, calls for public notice,” in the Oct. 28 edition of the Independent, I not only commiserate with Holmdel resident Carole Balmer, but I once again question the Monmouth County Park System’s continuation of inhumane bow and arrow hunting. Middletown has also had its share of deer…
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Recent patient: Our health care system is best
Irecently underwent unexpected triple-bypass heart surgery. I would like to thank Drs. Kalyani Gardella, David Drout, Aristotelis Vlahos and David Johnson, as well as the nurses, technical staff and other personnel of Riverview Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Hospital for saving my life. They are a tribute to the American health care system. God…
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Time to buy American and hire Americans
There is a very simple solution to reduce the 9.7 percent unemployment in New Jersey. The next time you need skilled or unskilled labor for a project, instead of picking up an illegal alien at our train stations, call the county Division of Employment and Training at 732- 683-8850. They will supply you with legal…
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The Magic 8-Ball says, ‘Reply hazy; try again’
CODA GREG BEAN Although this column will appear after the Nov. 2 mid-term election, it was written beforehand, which makes it one of the most difficult of the year. I got so frustrated reading conflicting polls from races I’m interested in around the state and nation that I finally said the heck with it, and…
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in the service •••
Tatiana A. McCook, daughter of Leonard G. McCook and Olga Morrison of Eatontown, has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets…
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Lifesaving and life-enriching programs at Red Bank Library
RED BANK — The Red Bank Public Library will offer a wide range of programs for the community during November, including sessions on health, financial well-being and holiday eating strategies. Douglas L. Haviland, of Meridian Life Support Training, will conduct a free Family and Friends CPR training class at the Red Bank Public Library on…
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