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Newspaper serves the community very well
I am writing in response to a letter to the editor that criticized a Greg Bean column and then turned against Greater Media Newspapers ("Time for Newspaper Columnist to End the Bush Bashing," News Transcript, Feb. 18, 2009). The first part of the letter addressedMr. Bean’s column. I don’t recall the column, but to be…
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Habitat reaches out to find veteran in need
Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity has been building homes for qualified families in our area since 1989. As a result of 24 projects to date, this local affiliate has helped families comprised of 39 adults and 51 children in western Monmouth County. Currently, Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity is building a home designated for a…
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Drinking-age debate important to the future of young lives
Guest Column • Stephen Wallace Behind the fusillade of faulty arguments proffered by the Amethyst Initiative in support of lowering the minimum legal drinking age to 18 lurks an inconvenient truth: doing so would only exacerbate the current epidemic of underage drinking, further jeopardizing young lives at a critical juncture in their physical, social, and…
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Auto industry column struck positive chord with readers
Coda Coda • GREG BEAN I get a lot of reader response to this column. Sometimes, I opine about something that rubs some people the wrong way, and I hear about it. Once in a while, though, I write something that strikes a positive chord with readers, and I hear about that, too. That…
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Eucharist adoration 24 hours a day
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral offers perpetual Eucharistic adoration 24 hours a day in the Lady Chapel in the Parish Center, Library Place, Metuchen. New adorers and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Sam or Elaine Convery at 732-222-9221.
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Blood drive March 8 at Neve Shalom
A blood drive in memory of Michael Allan Thompson will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Donors are asked to make their appointments early. For information, call Bruce Levin, blood drive chairman, at 732-906-1922 or email [email protected].
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Purim Carnival at Neve Shalom March 8
Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen, will host a Purim Carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8. The event will feature professional carnival games, a Moon Walk, prizes, lunch and snacks. Neve Shalom is located at 250 Grove Ave. For information, call Hazzan Levin at 732-548-2238, ext. 14, or email [email protected].
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Steven McDonald to speak at symposium
The Diocese of Metuchen will host the annual Symposium to Foster Awareness for People with Disabilities on Saturday, March 7, at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. The event is sponsored by the Office for Catechesis and the Office of Respect for Life. The symposium will provide an opportunity for parish…
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Robot program at women’s club meeting
The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. The program will be the “Recycling Robot MC Blue,” in which there will be a robot speaking about recycling and the environment. The club is looking for new members. Light…
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