Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • In the Arts

    An exhibit of work by Carly Jara Monmouth County Arts Council President Peter Lyden III auctions a painting created by guests working under the inspired eye of Red Bank artist Pinky during a fundraiser marking the arts council’s 35th anniversary on Oct. 23. Luba Lukova is at the Rotary Ice House Gallery at Monmouth University…

  • Obituaries

    Eric Robert Schreck Mr. Schreck, 23, of Silverdale, Wash., died Oct. 9, 2006, at Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Mass. Born in Calais, Maine, he was raised in Silverdale, Wash. He lived in Eatontown from December 2005 to September 2006, and was employed by PNC Bank, Wyckoff Road. He was a seaman apprentice in the U.S.…

  • New playground part of Elberon School project

    Residents say school playground demolished without notice BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — The demolition of a popular playground at the Elberon School has some residents of the neighborhood upset. “The park was in good condition,” said resident Carol Berley. “Everyone used it and there are no other parks…

  • 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey

    I believe it is time for New Jerseyans to take a stand for our great Garden State. As a lifetime resident who has been educated, raised my family and run my business here, I think it’s time to put some focus on what is right about New Jersey. In its third year, Celebrate NJ!, a…

  • Cops can’t tell the real guns from the ‘replicas’

    Greg Bean Coda Instead of messing around with things like keeping trans fats away from our french fries, I have a suggestion for our local representatives in the state Assembly that might save some young lives now. Last week, cops in Holmdel caught a group of local boys with a replica handgun they planned to…

  • Protecting our children from bullying

    School is a place where parents hope to find for their children a learning experience in a nurturing environment. We send our children to school each day feeling we’ve set them down a path to become healthy, educated individuals where their dreams and life goals can be realized. Unfortunately, bullying can irrevocably alter these dreams,…

  • Arc honors caregivers during Family Caregivers Month

    November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is a reminder of the many families in New Jersey and throughout the nation who are caregivers of persons with disabilities. The Arc of Monmouth wants to recognize and applaud the parents, siblings and other family members of persons with cognitive disabilities who provide care to these persons.…

  • Pedestrian overpasses would make bridge safer

    I read last week’s article on the local group that’s hoping to save the historic Highlands drawbridge. I think two things are worth pointing out. First, that the article quotes the DOT as saying the DOT hopes to demolish the bridge in spite of the Historic Sites Council’s recommendation “in order to ensure the safety…

  • Exercise the right to vote

    ‘Silly season” is upon us again – the ridiculous exercise of mud slinging among politicians. Don’t they realize the voters already know if you sling enough mud some will stick somewhere? The voters are tired of the current campaign methods. This stuff stinks to high heaven and a lot of it is nothing but lies…