Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • John I. Lisowski

    Mr. Lisowski, 70, of Freehold Township, died Oct. 28, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Little Falls before moving to Freehold Township in 1977. Mr. Lisowski attended Seton Hall Preparatory School, West Orange, and he was the recipient of the 1954 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Award.…

  • The best defense of MRSA is prevention

    I f you read the daily paper, chances are good you’ll find a new story of another student diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Several deaths have been reported, and schools are closing to disinfect their facilities as more cases are diagnosed. MRSA has been around for many years, though it certainly has become…

  • Raymond J. “Butch” Pinto Jr.

    Mr. Pinto, 66, of Long Branch, died Oct. 27, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Neptune Township, he was raised in Freehold, and resided in Sea Bright, Oceanport, prior to relocating to Long Branch. He was a master mechanic, and owned and operated several auto body shops in Freehold before retirement. He…

  • Public urged to attend Veterans Day events

    The signers of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declared in part, “We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor,” thereby setting in motion the establishment of the greatest republic known to man. Those long ago written words well describe the men and women who have served…

  • Red State/Blue State

    When did the president become Daddy-in-Chief? DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: Times…

  • Trees make towns livable, economically viable

    New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation battling an increase in impervious surface, a decrease in our green spaces, and a decline in our community forests. Nationwide, urban areas cover 69 million acres and are increasing at a rate of 1.3 million acres per year. As our country continues to grow…

  • Not your grandmother’s quilt

    Group of artists create imaginative fiber art BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent Creating art is often a solitary activity, but for seven fiber artists, cooperation is the well that they dip into for inspiration. CHRIS KELLY staff Ebba Osborne and Pamela Burke, members of a group of fiber artists, hang pieces that are included in Fiber,…

  • IN THE ARTS

    Oil and watercolor painting by Kathleen Stephens The Performing Arts Series at Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, will present The Pat Metheny Trio Thursday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. The winner of 16 Grammy Awards in multiple jazz and rock categories, Metheny is a prolific player and composer who keeps moving his music forward while maintaining…

  • Artists offer ‘Two Visions’

    An exhibition of works by local artists Santo Pezzutti and Tova Navarra opened this week at Monmouth University’s 800 Gallery. “Soul” by Tova Navarra “Two Visions” will run through Dec. 12. An opening reception will be held Friday 7-9 p.m. Prior to the reception, the artists will lecture 6-7 p.m. in Wilson Auditorium. Pezzutti’s career…