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One GOP friend would rather not talk politics
Coda • GREG BEAN Iemailed my old writing buddy, Dave Simpson, a while back, crowing over the latest debacle in what used to be the national Republican Party, and he was less than amused. “I get so upset about this Fairness Doctrine thing that I think it may be better if we avoid discussing politics…
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For the Record
Cuts to the Long Branch municipal budget for 2009 included $100,000 less in legal fees. An article on the budget in the July 2 issue incorrectly reported the amount cut was for labor services.
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Carnival fun with a purpose
Clockwise from top: Four youngsters get ready to do some slidin’. The inflatable slide was one of the most popular attractions at the Blue Waters Boutique charity carnival in Millstone on July 3. Christina and Angelina pause in between activities. Samantha (l) and Sam help out at a guessing game. A young boy enjoys an…
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Christian rock singer eager to share gift of song with others
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Dawn Michele Bryan MILLSTONE — Dawn Michele Bryan feels it is never too late to turn dreams into reality. After singing in the contemporary choir at St. Anthony of Padua’s Roman Catholic Church in Hightstown as well as at St. Joseph’s Church in Millstone, the 52-yearold mother of two set…
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Helping people get ‘behind the wheel and on their feet’
Car donation program helps workers hold down a job BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer of life in many New Jersey towns: people who do not have access to a car and who do not live near public transportation may find their employment opportunities severely limited. To address this problem, Monmouth Cares launched the Family Lift…
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Arc’s Work Opportunity Center funding cut
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Too old for school but too young to retire. That’s the situation faced by individuals served by The Arc of Monmouth’s Work Opportunity Center (WOC) in Long Branch. Mary Jane Torrez, one of The Arc clients who went to Trenton to protest funding cuts to the Work Opportunity Center, packs…
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Towin’ the line
If it’s the Fourth of July, then there must be a parade in Roosevelt. The brief but popular event featured the usual bicycle parade, where bicyclists inevitably try to keep up with the fire engine. Pictured are Justin Lenart driving the ATV with Jack Curry and Gus Vuolle “skiing” on Rollerblades.
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Readers speak out about the life and death of Michael Jackson T
The death and funeral of “King of Pop” Michael Jackson became one of the major media events of the 21st century. The Examiner asked residents about their reaction to the music icon’s death, and what they think his legacy will be. — Compiled by Jane Meggitt Michael Jackson will be on record as one of…
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Local artist’s works unveiled at NJPAC
Howell’s Shannon is known for art featuring the Beatles BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Six degrees of Beatles came together on June 11 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark to celebrate the artwork of Howell resident Shannon, who was officially deemed “The World’s Greatest Beatles Artist” by the Lord Mayor of…
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