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Community Rallies Around Pink Slipped Bagel Employee
For 21 years, Joanie Monroe was a fixture at Fanwood Bagels, to the point she was known as "Joanie Bagels." But now, she's out of a job.
Monroe was recently let go from Fanwood Bagels as new ownership takes over. A fundraiser has been set up to help her deal with the loss of her weekly paycheck. As of Wednesday, May 10, almost $7,000 has been raised.
"With an uncanny ability to remember everyone's name, Joanie always managed to make you leave with a smile on your face, even when you didn't feel like smiling," Neda Yarnall, who organized the fundraiser, said.
Yarnall said Monroe has become …
