Food Pantry extends thanks to school, theater
      The Matawan Community Food Pantry would like to thank Cross of Glory Lutheran Church's vacation Bible school parents and students for a very generous cash donation that is very welcomed and appreciated. A second thank you goes to Mrs. Linda Viel and the Matawan High School summer theater for the l...
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Arc urges public to boycott 'Tropic Thunder'
      I n their effort to create edgeof the-line humor for maximum audience interest, Dreamworks and Paramount Pictures have definitely crossed the line into offensiveness. They insist that the big summer movie "Tropic Thunder" is making fun of the "stop at nothing" attitude of actors and the entire fil...
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Holmdel Republican candidates don't trust electoral process
      For the second time in three years, the Republican candidates for Holmdel Township Committee have declined an open invitation by the League of Women Voters to participate in a candidates forum this fall. It is a curious decision to say the least.
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Vision check can open doors for kids struggling with reading
      I'm writing to commend Gov. Jon Corzine for recently declaring August Children's Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between vision and learning.
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Even in real life, good guys sometimes win the battle
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GREG BEAN
      I got the most wonderful note this week from Lori Ann Vendetti, one of the homeowners in Long Branch who has been fighting the good fight to keep her home from being taken by eminent domain to make way for high-priced condominiums.
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