Students elevated by survivors’ courage, love
     Recently, I was reminded of a statement about the power of human compassion made by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “We will wear them down with our capacity for love.”
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Elimination of family-planning funding will hurt community
     Gov. Chris Christie’s FY11 state budget proposes the complete elimination of state funding for family-planning services. These programs provide basic health care to New Jersey women and men, many of whom have recently lost their jobs and/or their health insurance. Restoring the funds for family planning makes sense because:
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Couple asks assistance in recovering stolen statue
     On May 20 our outdoor gnome statue, 3 feet high, all cement and weighing about 300 pounds, was stolen from our lawn next to our driveway. The gnome has a dark brown hat, full white beard and black smoking pipe. He sports a bright red overcoat, beige legs and large brown shoes, sitting on a black base. His right arm is extended with a black lantern gripped tightly in his right hand.
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