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Temple Shalom nursery students raise $$ for MDA
ABERDEEN — Small feet can take big steps toward finding a cure for muscular dystrophy. That’s what the children of Temple Shalom Nursery School proved recently when they raised over $1,000 during a “Hopathon” in June for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, or MDA. Forty-three children hopped for two minutes and received $950 in sponsorship funds.…
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Relative thanks Hazlet staff for kindness
(Letter to Hazlet Township municipal and recreation employees) On behalf of my family, I would like to thank all of you for the help and support you gave during the most difficult time in our lives. Your kindness and sympathy at this time are more appreciated than any words can ever express. Thank you all…
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Jac Allerton Cushman
Mr. Cushman, 89, of Matawan, died July 17, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was the retired senior vice president at Graham Associates, Morristown. Early in his career, he was an assistant financial editor at The Hartford (Conn.) Courant. He also served as vice president of New York Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and…
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Warning: Your computer may be smarter than you
Coda • GREG BEAN There is a huge debate among some national scientists about whether we should set limits on how smart we allow computers to get so they don’t eventually kill us all and take over the world. Although they all agree we’re a long way from Hal, the evil computer that commandeered the…
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Jockey Calvin Borel and assistant trainer Scott Blasi give Rachel Alexandra a well-deserved cooling off after she thrilled Monmouth Park fans with her victory in the $1.25 million Haskell Invitational on Aug. 2. Story and photos in Sports.
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Applications available for Aberdeen Day
ABERDEEN — Applications are now available for volunteer groups, youth organizations, businesses, crafters, entertainers and food vendors interested in participating in Aberdeen Day 2009. The township’s annual celebration will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Matawan Regional High School. Volunteer groups, youth organizations and entertainers participate free-of-charge. Fees will…
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Rachel Alexandra delivers the goods at Haskell
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer After receiving the true rock-star treatment all weekend at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, Rachel Alexandra certainly appeased her legion of fans at Sunday’s $1.25 million Haskell Invitational. Left to right: Jockey Calvin Borel motions to the crowd after riding Rachel Alexandra to a convincing win at the Haskell Invitational race…
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Get rid of fat cats of corruption and start anew
Surprised? Why would anyone be? This is nothing new; it’s been going on forever. There seems to be no stopping to it. Just about everyone is involved, including our “honorable politicians” and “God’s representatives”! Yes, I’m referring to the “walk of shame” corruption scandal that included many of the above-mentioned. We the people, or rather,…
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Summer classes: School but more fun
Hazlet summer enrichment program engages students BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer HAZLET — If Christine DiNapoli and Shannon Washoska had full control of their young lives, they wouldn’t have been sitting in a science lab midday July 22. “I think I’d rather be in my pool,” said Christine, 10, while meticulously drawing a chart for…
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