State's park lands belong to hunters, too
      A letter to the editor from Charlotte Barone of Marlboro ("Marlboro Resident Wants Park System to End Deer Hunt," June 13) was, to say the least, uninformed and obviously purposely inflammatory. Ms. Barone claims that her "experience has been that hunters trespass and don't respect the law.
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Youngsters put smiles on the faces of Covered Bridge residents
      On June 13, 20 youngsters ages 10-16 sang, danced and acted movie, Broad-way and patriotic themes before an enthusiastic group of seniors at the Covered Bridge II adult community. The smiles, applause and bravos showered on the kids by the seniors only served to energize their performance, which was already at full throttle.
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Parents are pleased with kindergarten program at local temple
      My wife and I would like to acknowledge Rene Narson, the director at Congregation Sons of Israel, Manalapan, and her wonderful staff for creating an outstanding atmosphere for the children in her kindergarten program. The program includes an intense curriculum combined with a love and nurturing element which created successful results.
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Environmental issues cloud talk of hospital land deal
      It's almost frightening to read "Municipal officials have taken one step closer with the state to purchase the Route 520 property that formerly housed the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital.
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Governor is not working for the people of New Jersey
      By all reports New Jersey is in serious financial distress. Only two states are said to be operating at deficits, and New Jersey did not suffer the ravages of Katrina. We have a $78 billion unfunded liability for employee and retiree health-care costs and a $26 billion unfunded liability for pension costs. (That's billion with a "B").
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Dr. Metzger was a man of principle and of friendship
      Last week a pall fell over my house when I opened the newspaper and read about the passing of Dr. Bruce Metzger ("Metzger Recalled as Man Who Cared for Community," News Transcript, June 20). My husband, daughters and I were deeply saddened by the loss of a man we had come to know and love.
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