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Writer seems to have forgotten about WMDs
I n his recent Your Turn guest column, John Calimano stated that “there were never WMDs [weapons of mass destruction] in Saddam’s [Hussein’s] arsenal …” Tell that to the Kurds and Iranians who were gassed by Saddam. Oh, and the scud missiles that rained down on Israel were a figment of the Israelis’ imagination. What…
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Volunteers are lifeblood of the community
When I first moved to Allentown, the Rev. Schulte of the Allentown Presbyterian Church visited our home to welcome us. He explained to my husband and I the importance of volunteering here — that this community runs on the efforts of everyone. Now, 25 years later, Allentown and Upper Freehold Township have many new residents…
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The left does not tolerate opposing views
A ha, I said to myself, when I noted that John Calimano was a 1966 graduate of Rutgers. Then I got an even clearer picture when Mr. Calimano admitted in his recent Your Turn guest column that he had participated in “teach-ins and other protests” against Vietnam. Although definitely not my cup of tea, he…
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Reader opposes privatization of facilities
I n reference to a recent op-ed piece that appeared in Greater Media Newspapers, “Curley: County Health Care Facilities Must Be Privatized,” this is a perfect example of politicians talking out of both sides of their mouth. On one side, Monmouth County Freeholder John Curley says the Monmouth County freeholders have the opportunity to “put…
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‘Sandy Bill of Rights’ deserves to become law
I t is always nice to see our beaches and boardwalks come to life after Memorial Day, but we cannot continue to ignore life beyond the sand. Far too many people are still struggling with the effects of superstorm Sandy, even a year-and-a-half after the storm. Drive a little further out from the beaches, and…
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Students invited to enter essay contest
The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) has announced the return of its Kid’s Corner Summer Reading Adventure Essay Contest. Students in grades 3-12 who are attending a public or private school in the United States are invited to participate in the contest, according to a press release. To enter the contest, students must read a book…
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Millstone native marks Coast Guard graduation
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Dillon Torno MILLSTONE — Dillon Torno was born and raised in Millstone Township and sincerely believes his hometown has given him the sturdy roots to succeed, and even make a big splash in joining the U.S. Coast Guard. Torno, 21, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn.,…
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Sayreville students seek sweet success
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Students at Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville make the case for naming saltwater taffy as the official state candy. The students lobbied the state Assembly’s Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee in Trenton on June 5 alongside state Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), who introduced a bill in January…
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