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‘Ordinary Americans’ share their extraordinary gifts
On Feb. 24, 2009, President Barack Obama, addressing a joint session of Congress, said, “As we stand at this crossroads of history, the eyes of all people in all nations are once again upon us — watching to see what we do with this moment; waiting for us to lead. It is a tremendous burden,…
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Medicare benefit can stop costly hospital readmissions
Our health-care system is clearly in need of reform, and I am heartened that our policymakers are delving into the issues to bring this to fruition this year. As I examine the existing concerns with our health care system, it’s apparent that there could be ways to save money. When people are discharged from the…
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Freehold Raceway opens harness meet
First leg of Triple Crown, the Cane Pace, will be held at track Labor Day, Sept. 7 The familiar call of “Here they come, there they go” has returned to Freehold Raceway, Route 9, Freehold. The venerable harness track reopened with live harness racing on Aug. 12. Post time Wednesday through Saturday is 12:30 p.m.…
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E.B. Board of ed treating divorced parents unfairly
Irecently attended a function with other East Brunswick residents and was shown a letter that one of my friends received from the East Brunswick Board of Education. The letter was a notice telling her that the board would no longer be giving dual bus passes for children who have dual households in town. I was…
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Middlesex Best series goes the distance
Matrix College Prep squad wins in three games BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer Middlesex County’s top graduating seniors and soon-to-be seniors squared off last week to officially mark the close of the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League. Dubbed Middlesex Best, the three-game series pitted the Middlesex Matrix Prospects 17-and-under team against its older counterparts,…
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EBHS grad takes part in a futsal first for U.S.
Selby helped notch a few wins at Maccabiah Games in Israel BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent For former East Brunswick High School soccer player Lee Selby, smaller is bigger. East Brunswick’s Lee Selby and an Israeli flag-bearer take part in opening ceremonies for the Maccabiah Games at Israel’s Ramat Gan Stadium in July. A co-captain for…
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Post office closings? Not with better marketing
Coda • GREG BEAN Although the U.S. Postal Service doesn’t have an official motto, the one most people believe is the motto inscribed on the façade of the James A. Farley Post Office in New York City: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of…
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NOTES
Brookdale Computer Users Group Inc. (BCUG) will meet 7 p.m. Aug. 21 in the MAS Building, Room 100, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. Andrea Tarr will give a presentation about Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2. Tarr has done freelance graphic design and photography for many years, and is the former editor of…
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Friends honor Jack’s support for Lunch Break
Gwen Love, director of Lunch Break, accepts concert proceeds from Rob Benedetto (l-r), Shane Hughes, Brian Benedetto and Frank DiFiore. RED BANK — A young man’s commitment to serve those in need was taken up by friends who staged a concert to raise funds for Lunch Break in Red Bank. Lunch Break, which provides meals,…
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