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Adelaide C. Kroeger
Ms. Kroeger, 97, died Sept. 14, 2010, at Renaissance Gardens, Tinton Falls, her residence since 2003. She lived for many years in Short Hills before moving to Monmouth County in the 1990s. Ms. Kroeger was an auditor for the Internal Revenue Service, Newark office. She was a member of The Silver Tones singing group at…
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Former teacher takes issue with column on NJEA
In the opinion, “NJEA Still Acting Badly and Needs a Timeout,” (Greg Bean, Sept. 16) Greg Bean wrongly dismisses the NJEA’s (New Jersey Education Association’s) concerns about chaos that is likely to ensue along with the potential hiring of 3,900 teachers now that the school year has already begun. How can Mr. Bean belittle this…
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Mosque should be build 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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Anna Little will help restore economy
After a recent announcement that our nation’s unemployment rate has skyrocketed to a dangerous 9.6 percent, almost doubling over the last year, it is clear that the Democratic agenda largely masterminded by Congressman Frank Pallone is quickly bankrupting America. Despite our current economic crisis, Pallone has continued plowing ahead with the Democratic Party’s reckless spending…
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Changes for EMS volunteers not for the best
On Sept. 11, 2001, New Jersey volunteer Emergency Medical Service (EMS) squads dispatched more than 400 ambulances to New York City and North Jersey, all while continuing to staff ambulances and answer calls in their own communities. In the months following, volunteer EMS squads throughout the state noted generous donations and increased support, respect and…
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A pattern of dirty tricks in race for 12th District seat
CODA GREG BEAN There’s a pattern of dirty tricks in the race between longtime incumbent Democrat Rush Holt and Tea Party-endorsed Republican challenger Scott Sipprelle in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. I’ve been writing about dirty campaign tricks for over 30 years, so I shouldn’t be surprised. But it came as a shock to be…
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Nelson Riddle Orchestra to perform in concert Oct. 2
In this age of social media and nano-technology, the classic hits first recorded on vinyl more than half a century ago still hold a place in the hearts of many and have gained a following among those born a generation later. Nelson Riddle, the iconic arranger and bandleader who worked with luminaries including Sinatra, Nat…
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Belmar hosts Beer on the Pier
The pier at the Belmar Marina has always been a great place to catch fish. On Sept. 25, visitors will have a chance to catch something else as more than 25 craft breweries will be pouring samples of their fine ales and lagers all afternoon at the first Beer on the Pier. American craft breweries…
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FAAN Walk
Members of “Team Jake” complete the Long Branch FAAN (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network) 3-Mile Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure on the Long Branch Promenade on Sept. 11 to help raise awareness of food allergies, which affect more than 60,000 New Jersey schoolchildren. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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