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Editor has myopic view of N.J.’s school system
In a recent column (“Never Mind the Details, Let’s Have a Tax Revolt!), managing editor Mark Rosman has concerns about being a heretic. I assure Mr. Rosman he is not, his views are just myopic. To state that the Abbott school districts are “now the wealthy districts” shows a total lack of understanding of the…
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Health care reform must include generic drugs
As Congress continues to discuss health care reform, I hope its members are including generic biologic drugs in that discussion. Biologics are used to treat serious diseases such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis and can cost $10,000 or more per month. Americans must be able to get these life-saving medicines at a price they can…
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Crabbing action keeps father and son happy
Fish On Fish On • RON NUZZOLO With stiff wind and sea conditions, Capt. Birch aboard Fish Guts Charters, Seaside Park, felt the ocean was not an option. Capt. Birch was prepared to take a local charter, Tom and his son, Ryan, fishing. Father and son were scheduled for an inshore wreck trip, but were…
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John P. Erndl Sr.
Mr. Erndl, 74, of Millstone Township, died June 20, 2009, at home. He resided in Jamesburg before moving to Millstone Township 35 years ago. Mr. Erndl was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and had served in the Army National Guard for 19 years. Mr. Erndl was a butcher at the Jamesburg…
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Rita M. Penkrot Booke
Mrs. Booke, of East Brunswick, died June 29, 2009, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Surviving are her husband, Alvin L. Booke; three sons, Michael A. Booke, and his wife, Donna, of Northampton, Pa., Steven C. Booke of East Brunswick and Jason R. Booke of Santa Monica, Calif.; a daughter, Cynthia L. Harris, and…
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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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So much for TV show ‘America’s Got Talent’
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH If there’s one thing the summer lacks, it’s TV time. Now that the sun stays up until all hours and is followed by a full-moon chaser, my biological clock won’t let me rest. There are weeds to be pulled, plants to be watered and roses to prune. But…
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July: Shady characters
Green Scene “The best preparation for tomorrow is the proper use of today.” Dr. Stan Toler Reading about cool, new plants inevitably leads to the desire to grow and own them. Here are some favorites of mine, bringing joy to the garden. Plant them; your friends and neighbors will be green with envy! Carex flagellifera…
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Libraries are a helpful resource during economic crisis
Guest Column • Norma E. Blake During the past year, over 100,000 New Jersey residents lost their jobs, adding their names to a list that was already well over 200,000. Many families in our state are facing economic challenges, some for the first time. Businesses, both large and small, are closing their doors as their…
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