Keeping horses essential for quality of life
      This is a response to John Filipek's letter regarding the horse racing industry in New Jersey ("Time for Horse Racing Industry to Face Reality," Tri-Town News, Letters to the Editor, Feb. 14, 2008). Mr. Filipek, I speak three languages; have worked as an office manager, in sales and in child care.
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New cell phone law in vehicles takes effect
      On March 1 a new state law regarding cell phone use behind the wheel goes into effect. It prohibits drivers from using a handheld cell phone and makes doing so a primary offense - which means police can stop and ticket solely for that reason. The law also prohibits drivers from text messaging while driving.
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Losing horse industry would help cripple New Jersey economy
      With all due respect to John Filipek's opinion regarding the horse racing industry ("Time for Horse Racing Industry to Face Reality," Tri-Town News, Letters to the Editor, Feb. 14, 2008), his statement both frightened and saddened me, and I hope it is not one shared by the majority.
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