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Helen J. Kowalski
Mrs. Kowalski, 81, of Howell, formerly of Kearny, died Oct. 9, 2010, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. She was a graduate of the Jersey City Medical Center School of Nursing. Mrs. Kowalski was the former supervisor for the Kearny Board of Health and worked part time as a registered nurse for West Hudson Hospital until…
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Cornelius Keohane Sr.
Mr. Keohane, 85, of Jackson, died Sept.13, 2010. He was a member of the U.S. Naval Armed Guard. Prior to retirement, Mr. Keohane was a security enforcement officer for the U.S. Treasury in New York City. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, in 2006; two brothers, Gerard and Edward Keohane; and a sister, Cecilia…
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Recommit to showing respect for other individuals
It is despicable and so sad. Such a loss of respect defies definition and undermines our basic humanity. I am talking about the invasion of privacy inflicted upon the Rutgers University freshman – I omit his name out of respect for him and his family even though it is well known in the press –…
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Mandate schools implement bullying prevention program
The death (by suicide) of Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi, a young accomplished violinist, … is a horrible tragedy. Where did the (person who created an issue with a webcam) and his friend, recent high school graduates, learn such behavior, clearly a form of bullying? Where did they learn such insensitivity to those different or…
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Group seeks to help parents & grandparents deal with loss
The loss of a child is by far a parent’s worst nightmare come true. Navigating the trauma of loss and grief is like sailing through a furious ocean with momentary relief between vengeful squalls. The mission of Lost and Found: A Journey of Empathy and Support for Bereaved Parents is to create an environment where…
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Install smoke alarms in proper places
Are there smoke alarms installed in all your home’s bedrooms? If the answer is no, then your home does not meet the updated requirements for smoke alarm installation. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside all sleeping areas, and on every level of the home, including the basement. Some…
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Fire dept. cut was a move to reduce costs
Although there is new management and ownership in place at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, I am sure that many of us remember the horrible consequences of the Haunted Castle fire on May 11, 1984, which killed eight teenagers. This was and still is one of the most notorious and tragic amusement park attraction…
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One more thing to worry about: rogue technology
CODA GREG BEAN Recently, according to the Spanish Red Cross, a man died when his GPS led him down a dark road directly into the La Serena reservoir — the largest reservoir in the country — where the poor, but trusting, soul drowned. According to the reporter for NPR who mentioned the incident, the Spanish…
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Oct. 15 is Pretty in Pink Day
The Ocean County Health Department in collaboration with the Ocean County Cancer Coalition and the Long Beach Island Health Department has announced that Oct. 15 will be celebrated as Ocean County’s eighth Pretty in Pink Day. “Most of us are aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little. “Over the…
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